Allison on the BBC

[alex.]

Just in case any UK based fans read the messageboard today - Allison will on BBC2's "Transatlantic Sessions" programme tonight (Sunday 11 October 2009).

The show will be repeated on Friday 16 October 2009 on BBC4 at 8.30pm.


cheers
Alex.

[andthepharaohs]

Although the Transatlantic Sessions (series 3) have very recently disappeared from the BBC iPlayer, I suspect that they will be repeated and available again before too long. If they are, then I very strongly recommend watching at least episode 5 - 22 minutes into that, Allison sings Carrickfergus and it's as close to perfection (i.e. Emmylou's Goodbye! ) as possible - and it's live, to boot! It really is sublime and should be prescribed to anyone feeling down. It would be wonderful if it could be released as a single or put on a live album. She was on episodes 2 and 4 as well - and I've just realised that (of course!) Carrickfergus and Mockingbird are on YouTube now - don't miss them!

I must admit that this was my introduction to Allison, but I'm catching up quickly - and am annoyed at how I've missed out on hearing her before.

[mjbialas]

Here's the YouTube link to "Carrickfergus," performed beautifully:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNEgKGEDfOk

And here's the link for "Mockingbird," with Allison's first name misspelled on YouTube and in the clip itself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=717nPdPzYrY