The American Connection Country Music Show

962766967 VLExP S The American Connection Country Music ShowThere’s a touch of ‘musical magic’ on today’s show as I introduce you to Heather McCready who takes up our Album Of The Week slot.

It’s impressed me so much that I’ll be playing four tracks instead of the normal three, and you have the chance of winning a copy of it.

I’ll be

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The Jayhawks - Mockingbird Time

Jayhawks S The Jayhawks Mockingbird TimeThis is the eighth studio album release by alternative Country Rock band “The Jayhawks” who have been producing quality self penned music and notable covers since the early eighties.

Big in Americana music circles across the pond they have still to make much an impact over here.

That said this handsome

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Heather McCready - Give It A Day

McCready M Heather McCready Give It A DayI call it the ‘tingle’ factor.

We’ve all probably experienced it at one time or another, it’s that moment when the world stops, the sun shines, and the hairs on the back of your neck reach for the sky in celebration of something.

It happened the first

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The Wright Stuff - Wright Here

Wright book S The Wright Stuff Wright HereApart from the Marina, and the monkey, Alan Wright is another one of Hartlepool’s treasures.

Well known over the North East as a columnist for the Hartlepool Mail and broadcaster for the BBC he has entertained throughout the region with his wicked sense of humour and professionalism.

When Durham County’s Cricket Ground was built on the

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The American Connection Country Music Show

962766967 VLExP S The American Connection Country Music ShowThere’s plenty for everyone on today’s show with an across the board mix of stylings.

Our Take You Back Number One takes us back to 1989 from one of the best selling duo’s in country music history.

Album Of The Week comes from Jack Ingram and I’ll be taking the usual look at the

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The Return Of The Living Dead (DVD)

living deadjpeg S The Return Of The Living Dead (DVD)If you’re a cult film fan then you’ll be pleased to know that ‘The Return Of The Living Dead’ comes to DVD on June 4th.

Described as one of the best horror films of the eighties it is available from Second Sight in both DVD and Blu-ray formats, the latter will be

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The Cowboy Junkies -The Wilderness

JUNKIES S The Cowboy Junkies The Wilderness“Winter reflections”

The Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian folk, rock and blues band formed in 1985  comprising three siblings from the Trimmings  entertainment family.

They first received attention and critical acclaim in 1988 with their “Trinity Session“ album.

They have a gentle and mellow melodic sound with distinctive vocals

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Long Ride Home - Darrell Scott

darell scott S Long Ride Home Darrell ScottHis name may not be forefront of country music circles but his music is a force to be reckoned with.

Darrell Scott has written proven hits songs for mainstream artists like Faith Hill (‘We’ve Got Nothing To Prove But Love’),Dixie Chicks (‘Long Time Gone’ and ‘Heartbreak Town’), Daryll Worleys ‘Family Tree’ and a whole host more

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The Deafening Silence

Deafening S The Deafening Silence

The Deafening Silence is a play written and directed by Carra Jay Willis, Sarah Southern and Kirsty Young and is a Mint Banter production (Let Wa Go) that was performed at The Studio Theatre Royal .

Teenage siblings Maisy and Olly have left home, fed up with the house rules of their parents establishment.

Fuelled by aspiration but without funds

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Gardening - A Beginners Guide

Gardening S Gardening A Beginners GuideAs the current economic situation seems to be hitting everyone’s pocket many folk are deciding to become more self sufficient.

With this in mind perhaps one of the best places to start would be to compliment your food intake by ‘growing your own’ produce.

A formidable thought perhaps for many who have never ever thought of the idea, however

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