16/07/2009

Synopsis

Bob is joined by Austin based honky tonk singer and modern musical outlaw Dale Watson. Describing his style of music as "Ameripolitan'", Dale Watson is firmly ensconced in the authentic classic country of Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash, and far removed from the commercial sounds of today's mainstream country music.

His recording career began in 1995 with the album Cheatin' heart attack, since when he's released almost 20 albums including his 2007 album From The Cradle To The Grave which was recorded in Johnny Cash's mountain retreat. His most recent release The Truckin' Sessions: Volume 2 is a follow up to his 1998 album of highway songs. Hear conversation and live tracks from Dale Watson and his Lonestars on tonight's show.

Tracklist

1. Roy Hall — Diggin' The Boogie

   Foot Tappin' And Dance At The Screamin', El Toro Records

2. Angela Easterling — American ID

   Blacktop Road, De L'est Music

3. Mindy Smith — What Went Wrong

   Stupid Love, Vanguard

4. Prescott — My Saviour, My Sin

   Lakeside Sessions, True North Records

5. Hot Day at the Zoo — Long Way Home

   Long Way home, HDATZ

6. Stephanie Lambring — If I Could

   Lonely To Alone, Sweet Annie

7. Justin Earle — Mama's Eyes

   Midnight At the Movies, Bloodshot

8. Kendel Carson — Mercedes Benz

   Alright Dynamite, Train Wreck Records

9. Dale Watson — Drag N Fly

10. Dale Watson — Brown Bottle

11. Dale Watson — Yankee Doodle Jean

    The Truckin' Sessions Vol 2, Me & My

12. Dave Dudley — Six Days On The Road

    Big Rig Hits Vol 1 1939-1969, Diesel Only

13. David Serby — Get It In Gear

    Honkytonk And Vine, Harbor Grove

Broadcast

1. Thu 16 Jul 2009
   19:00
   BBC Radio 2