Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with a classic song by Talking Heads! Expect also superb music released in 2026 by Dave Stapleton, Pagoda Project, Jeff Parker and Dan Walsh. I’ll also be finding time for music by OTBT favourites Field Music, The Go-Betweens and David Sylvian.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with 70s TV fixated music by Luke Haines. Expect also Eliza Marshall, Tamikrest, The Firelight Trio, Altin Gun and Ancient Infinity Orchestra. I’ll also be finding time for classic tracks by The Thirteenth Floor Elevators and Prefab Sprout.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with widely acclaimed singer-songwriter, Virginia MacNaughton. I shall also be finding time for superb recent releases by Arthur Coates and Kerren Cotterell, Pagoda Project, Tyler Ballgame and Bluebeard & The Desperate Hours.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with new music by Ancient Infinity Orchestra, a compelling 16-member jazz ensemble. In addition, expect a cornucopia of superb music from the likes of Courting Ghosts, Altin Gun, Virginia MacNaughton and Anchorsong. Hope you can tune in on Monday!

Monday’s Off the Beaten Track (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with celebrated Scottish trumpeter– Colin Steele! I'll be chatting to Colin about new album, Stramash II. Expect also tremendous music from The Blue Nile, Police Dog Hogan, Luke Haines and The Pearlfishers.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my review of this year’s WOMAD Festival held at Neston Park! Expect a cavalcade of compelling tracks from Annie and the Caldwells, Ishmael Ensemble, Lemoncello, Emma Jean Thackray, Yasmine Hamdan and Ana Lua Caiano. Hope you can join me at 6pm!

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) is my preview of the 2026 WOMAD Festival (23 – 26 July)! Expect an hour long show packed with stunning artists who will be at the first WOMAD to be held at Neston Park including Momoko Gill, Jupiter and Okwess, The Garifuna Collective and Oumou Sangare.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my review of this year’s Priddy Folk Festival (10th – 12th July)! Throughout the show I shall be presenting tracks by artists who gave exceptional performances over the weekend, interspersed with my recollections of three days of superb music.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my preview of the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July)! Over the course of the show I shall be presenting my top recommendations for 3 days of musical delight. Hope you can tune in! Includes FFTP, Rusty Shackle, Dallahan, Dragonsfly & more.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with brand new music by Courting Ghosts. From the line-up of the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July): Gaz Brookfield, Arthur Coates & Kerren Cotterell and Rusty Shackle. Also: Shake Stew, Virginia MacNaughton, Altin Gun and Mark Lockheart.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with Maya Love and Daygan Robinson of captivating roots-music adventurers Dragonsfly who are appearing at the Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July). Expect also fellow Priddy artists FFTP as well as Kate Griffin and Matchume Zango.

Monday’s OTBT Track (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with Rusty Shackle, appearing at the Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July). Also from the Priddy line-up: Dragonsfly and Dallahan. Expect recent releases by Tamikrest, Police Dog Hogan, Dan Walsh and Jeff Parker ETA IVtet. Hope you can tune in!

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with Kate Griffin and Matchume Zango, both of whom are appearing at the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July). Other superb Priddy artists on this week’s show include FFTP and The Firelight Trio. Hope you can tune in!

For Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) my studio guest is wizard of the accordion, Paul Hutchinson who is appearing with Pagoda Project at the Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July). Also from the Priddy line-up expect top-notch tunes from Firelight Trio and Gaz Brookfield. See you Monday!

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with joyous and exhilarating music by Kate Griffin & Matchume Zango, appearing at the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July)! Expect the cream of new and recent releases by the likes of Police Dog Hogan, Altin Gun and Virginia MacNaughton.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with west country singer-songwriter Steve Knightley! From the line-up of the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July): Melrose Quartet, Harbottle & Jonas and Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth. Also, a fine track by Eliza Marshall.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with Bryony Griffith of The English Fiddle Ensemble, who are appearing at The Priddy Folk Festival (10 -12 July). From the line-up of the 2026 WOMAD Festival (23 – 26 July) expect also The Garifuna Collective and Noura Mint Seymali.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with a stunning track by Virginia MacNaughton! From the line-up of The Priddy Folk Festival (10 -12 July) expect superb offerings by Harbottle & Jonas, Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth, Arthur Coates & Kerren Cotterell and English Fiddle Ensemble.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with The Firelight Trio, appearing at Priddy Folk Festival (10 -12 July). Expect also fellow Priddy artists Dallahan, Tim Edey and Nancy Kerr & James Fagan. Hope you can join me on Monday!

Monday’s ‘OTBT’ (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with virtuoso banjo player, Dan Walsh! From the terrific line-up of the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July): Harbottle & Jonas, Arthur Coates & Kerren Cotterell and Will Pound @willharmonicas.bsky.social & Jenn Butterworth.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with Police Dog Hogan singer and songwriter, James Studholme! From the line-up of the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July): Gaz Brookfield, Dallahan and Mishra, whose members Kate Griffin and Ford Collier will be at Priddy.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with Dutch-Turkish psychedelic rock innovators, Altin Gun. From the lineup of 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July): Firelight Trio, The English Fiddle Ensemble, Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth and The Melrose Quartet. Hope you can tune in!

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with Anglo-Scots folk duo, Arthur Coates and Kerren Cotterell who are appearing at the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 - 12 July 2026). Also from the Priddy line-up: Gaz Brookfield and Tim Edey as well as Misra and Deepa Shakti.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm Monday, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with saxophonist and composer, Mark Lockheart. From the lineup of the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July): Firelight Trio, Dallahan and The English Fiddle Ensemble. The show will also include new music by Altin Gun.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm Monday, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with Dave Turner and John Hare of Bluebeard and The Desperate Hours! From the line-up of the Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July): Tim Edey, Arthur Coates & Kerren Cotterell and Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) sees the return of Steve Knightley. I’ll be chatting to Steve about his ‘Sanctuary: Songs from Sacred Spaces’ tour. From the line-up of the 2026 Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12th July): Melrose Quartet, Harbottle & Jonas and Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with Firelight Trio - who are appearing at Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July). Expect also fellow Priddy artists, The English Fiddle Ensemble as well as Mishra featuring Kate Griffin & Ford Collier, Police Dog Hogan, Dan Walsh and Shake Stew.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with Gaz Brookfield who is appearing at The Priddy Folk Festival (10th -12th July). Expect superb offerings by the likes of Harbottle & Jonas and Dallahan (both also at Priddy), Trio Da Kali and Bluebeard and The Desperate Hours.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with @elizamarshall.bsky.social! I shall be chatting to Eliza about her stunning 2026 album, Eternal Birth. The show will also feature The English Fiddle Ensemble (appearing at the 2026 Priddy Folk Fest), Mishra and Shake Stew.

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with Dallahan, appearing at Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July). Expect also fellow Priddy artists, Harbottle & Jonas and Nancy Kerr @nancyannfolk.bsky.social & James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social plus @elizamarshall.bsky.social, and Souad Massi.