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 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 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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The American Connection Country Music Show.

962766967 VLExP S The American Connection Country Music Show.If you’re a member of our American Connection Facebook page the chances are that it could be you who wins a couple of albums when I make the draw on todays show.

There’s a brilliant eclectic offering from our Album Of The Week as I give a play to three tracks from Darrell Scott’s

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Diesel Therapy - The Salters Road

dieseltherapy S Diesel Therapy The Salters RoadIn the States ‘diesel therapy’ is a form of punishment in which American prisoners are shackled and then transported for days or weeks.

In the North East of England Diesel Therapy are a four piece band which give pleasure rather than punishment and an outfit you could listen to

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Jerusalem - The Rooster Has Landed

jerusalem S Jerusalem The Rooster Has LandedDirected by Sarah McLane and written by Jez Butterworth this production is staged at the People’s Theatre until Saturday May 5th.

Commissioned by The National Theatre in 2009 this play burst onto the National cultural hinterland overnight and became the toast of London’s West End and Broadway.

In an unprecedented and welcome honour to The People’s Theatre

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