Bob Harris Country - 04/02/2010

In session with Bob tonight are Canadian duo Madison Violet. Recently named as 'Vocal Group of the Year' at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Madison Violet are Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac, and their music has been described as both 'city-folk and tumbleweed pop', and draws comparisons with Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss. Formed 10 years ago the duo have recorded three albums, the first two in London. In 2009 they released their most recent album 'No Fool for trying', recorded in their native Canada. The two are well known for their relentless touring , spending nine months a year on the road, supporting artists such as Ron Sexsmith, Indigo Girls and The Temptations in Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, Italy and of course, Canada.