A visit to the stage of The Louisiana Hayride and the Grand Ole Opry, with a trio of Carter Family numbers; remembering Levon Helm and the Birthday of Bob Dylan. There’s Rockabilly from the Johnny Burnette Trio and the Beatles. Also we remember Elvis, with Linda Ronstadt and the Blue Moon Boys, Big Mama Thornton …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (06/06/2021) Read More »
Early 20th century Blues featuring Curley Weaver, Barbecue Bob, with two from Blind Willie McTell, and Bob Dylan. A Three in a Row from the Skiffle era, country with Loretta and Laura, Hank and Johnny; a musical history lesson from Beverley Mahr; a mix of Bluegrass and Rap. Then finally we hear from the much …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (30/05/2021) Read More »
Some early 20th Century blues pioneers to begin, assisted by Asleep at the Wheel, and Laurie Lewis. There’s three in a row from the Louisiana Hayride Stage with Jimmie Rodgers, plus dedications from Alex Harvey and the debut from Blitzen Trapper; and so much more. Turn up the volume for the newest edition of Sunday …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (23/05/2021) Read More »
Roy Acuff and Ernie Tubb entertain from the Grand Ole Opry. There’s old favourites, The Nitty Gritties, Levon Helm, and Laura Cantrell; Loretta Lynn 50 years on. Three from the Louisiana Hayride; classics from Norman Blake and Wilbert Harrison, with a beautiful version of Wildwood Flower and much much more. Hear this week’s edition of Sunday …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (16/05/2021) Read More »
Beginning the show with some East Coast blues, we have Donegan and Morrison compete with Trio, Hazel and Alice along with Nicks and Isaacs. There’s early country from Jimmie Rodgers and Harry McClintock, with a Bob Wills tribute from Still The King; more tributes to Patsy Cline, Rock and Roll from Elvis and Fats Domino, …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (09/05/2021) Read More »
A look at the lives of Opry legends Ernie Tubb and Roy Acuff. Something from Loretta Lynn‘s 50th studio album; Bluegrass classics from Del McCoury and Paige Anderson. There’s also country favourites Hank Williams and June Carter, plus The Carter family and a trio from the stage of the Louisiana Hayride, and much more. Chill …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (02/05/2021) Read More »
Some skiffle from both sides of the Atlantic, A treble from Cajun Country, Bluegrass from Hazel and Alice; the cowboy trail with Gene Autry and Asleep at the Wheel; down in the mine with Loretta Lynn and Merle Travis. We also have Blues from Jimmy Reed , Bob Dylan, and the Animals. We look forward …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (25/04/2021) Read More »
The usual mix of early 20th century blues to start; a double from Commander Cody and Mississipi John Hurt. We also have Moon Mulligan at the Louisiana Hayride alongside Johnny and Jack and Miss Kitty Wells. Enjoy gospel from Johnny Cash and the Avett Bros, whilst celebrating the Birthday of Elton John and much more. …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (18/04/2021) Read More »
Lonnie Donegan demonstrates some Skiffle, assisted By Nancy Whiskey,Fabulous Cajun jump with The Hackberry Ramblers and Eddie Shuler,Blues as only from Leadbelly, a trip to the Civil War with Sam Amidon, Lee Ann Womack,and Ricky Skaggs.A trip to The Wild West with M M Murphy, Lonnie Donegan and Steve Earl.Asleep at the Wheel compete with …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (04/04/2021) Read More »
A drift into skiffle with Lonnie Donegan and friends; a Cajun threesome from Louisiana to Dundee with Rod Stewart, surely a mistake? Songs for fishermen, but not the dreaded sea shanties! Also included, Blind Willie McTell, with sad songs from Kris Kristofferson; a Buck Owens tribute, and much more. Tune in to this week’s edition …
Sunday Morning for Hillbillies with Colin Phillips (21/03/21) Read More »
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