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Another Country with Ricky Ross

Music: Country: Experimental & New

Ricky Ross enters the landscape of Americana and alternative country

Ricky Ross enters the musical landscape of Americana and alternative country. Featuring new and classic tracks, with Ricky taking a closer look at the stories behind the songs

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Another Country with Ricky Ross: Andy Fairweather Low and Tift Merritt

Andy Fairweather Low and Tift Merritt

15/08/2014

BBC Radio Scotland - Another Country with Ricky Ross, Andy Fairweather Low and Tift Merritt

Featuring live music and interviews with Andy Fairweather Low and Tift Merritt.

Ricky Ross is joined by Andy Fairweather Low with The Lowriders and New York singer-songwriter Tift Merritt for extended interviews and sessions.

Andy Fairweather Low began his career in Amen Corner before enjoying success as a solo artist with Wide Eyed And Legless. He's played with Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, The Who, George Harrison, Gerry Rafferty and Richard & Linda Thompson.

Tonight he's in session with his group The Lowriders, performing songs in session and sharing stories from his successful career. Hear Andy talk about some of the many artists he's worked with and how he even made an appearance on Baker Street!

In the second half of the programme, Tift Merritt talks openly about the stories behind her songs and the ups & downs of being a recording artist. She also performs tracks from her album Travelling Alone in session.

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