Transatlantic Sessions (1995) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Transatlantic Sessions online in HD.
Transatlantic Sessions — Storyline
Folk musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together in what have been called “the greatest backporch shows ever.” Collaborative live performances by various leading folk and country musicians playing music from Scotland, Ireland, England and North America.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas
- Starring: Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas
Transatlantic Sessions — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1995-01-01 |
| Seasons | 6 |
| Episodes | 38 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Four, PBS, RTÉ One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 10/10 (2 votes) |
Transatlantic Sessions — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Episode 1 (1995-01-01) — Wheels of Love (Emmylou Harris, Iris DeMent, Mary Black), MacIlmoyle (Aly Bain, Jay Ungar, Russ Barnberg, Molly Mason,Jim Sutherland), Ready for the Storm (Kathy Mattea, Dougie Mac
- E2: Episode 2 (1995-01-01) — Programme Two: May You Never (John Martyn, Kathy Mattea), Big Scioty (Jay Ungar, Aly Bain, Molly Mason, Russ Barenberg, Jerry Douglas), Ta Mo Chleamhnas Deanta, (Mairéad Ní Mhaonai
- E3: Episode 3 (1995-01-01) — Programme Three: The Loving Time (Mary Black, Emmylou Harris, Declan Sinnott), Goodbye Liza Jane (Jay Ungar, Aly Bain, Russ Barenberg, Jerry Douglas, Molly Mason), Iain Ghlinn Cuai
- E4: Episode 4 (1995-01-01) — Programme Four: Goin' Back to Harlan (Anna & Kate McGarrigle, Emmylou Harris), Daire's Dream (Davy Spillane, Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg), Canan Nan Gaidheal (Karen Matheson, Don
- E5: Episode 5 (1995-01-01) — Programme Five: I Will (Kathy Mattea, Dougie MacLean), Will the Circle be Unbroken (Michelle Wright, Iris DeMent, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh), You Low Down Dirty Dog (Jay Ungar, Aly Bain
- E6: Episode 6 (1995-01-01) — Programme Six: Hard Times (Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright, Emmylou Harris, Mary Black, Karen Matheson, Rod Paterson), MacCrimmon's Lament (Martyn Bennett), Dublin Blues (
- E7: Episode 7 (1995-01-01) — Programme Seven: Old Fashioned Waltz (Emmylou Harris, Kate & Anna McGarrigle), Clyde to Sandyhook (Savourna Stevenson, Aly Bain), Dark as a Dungeon (Guy Clark, Rod Paterson), The L
Series 2
- E1: Episode 1 (1998-01-01) — The Blue Train (Maura O'Connell, James Grant, Nanci Griffith), A Simple Life/traditional reel (Ricky Scaggs), Piobaireachid Dhomhnaill Dhuibh (Ishbel Macaskill, Iain MacDonald), He
- E2: Episode 2 (1998-01-01) — Waiting for the Federals (Aly Bain), Who Knows Where the Time Goes (Nanci Griffith, Karen Matheson, James Grant, Maura O'Connell), Violet Tulloch – Queen of Lerwick (Aly Bain, Jerr
- E3: Episode 3 (1998-01-01) — Trouble in the Fields (Maura O'Connell, Nanci Griffith), Bachelor's Walk/The Congress (Breda Smyth), Footsteps Fall (Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine), Bonaparte's Retreat (Aly Bain), Se
- E4: Episode 4 (1998-01-01) — Hummingbird (Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine), Road to Aberdeen (Nanci Griffith), Urban Air (Ronan Browne), Storms Are on the Ocean (Sharon White, Ricky Scaggs), La Danse de la Vie (Mic
- E5: Episode 5 (1998-01-01) — Nach Truach Leat Mi Stun Eirinn (Fiona Kenndy, Karen Matheson), Western Lift/Glass of Beer (Sharon Shannon), Cure for Life (James Grant, Karen Matheson), Marriage Made in Hollywood
- E6: Episode 6 (1998-01-01) — Forty Shades of Green (Rosanne Cash, Paul Brady), Passing the Bar (Jerry Douglas), My Father's Son (Ricky Scaggs), Les Veuves de la Coulee (Russ Barenberg, Aly Bain), Arthur McBrid
- E7: Episode 7 (1998-01-01) — Return to the Brandywine (Russ Barenberg, Aly Bain), September When it Comes (Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal), Sanseptique Set: Domhnall Dubh An Domhnallaich/Thoir A Nall Ailean Thug
Series 3
- E1: Episode 1 (2007-09-14) — 1. Sophie's Dancing Feet / Andy Brown's Reel – Aly Bain with Jenna Reid & Donal Lunny
2. St. Teresa – Joan Osborne with Donal Lunny
3. The Lakes of Pontchartrain – Paul Brady
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- E2: Episode 2 (2008-03-07) — Jerry Douglas demonstrates his Grammy award-winning dobro skills and other highlights include Eddi Reader with Tim O'Brien, Julie Fowlis with Donal Lunny and Darrell Scott backed b
- E3: Episode 3 (2007-09-28) — Paul Brady hooks up with Scottish chanteuses Eddi Reader and Karen Matheson and a few others in a performance of his song, Rainbow. Also featured are Iris DeMent in a rare appearan
- E4: Episode 4 (2007-10-05) — Iris DeMent and Phil Cunningham are among the performers. There is also a piping duet from Scotland's Fred Morrison and Ireland's Michael McGoldrick with backing from Donal Lunny.
- E5: Episode 5 (2007-10-19) — St. Anne's Reel (Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg, Todd Parks), One More Chance (Karen Matheson, Darrell Scott, Tim O'Brien, Donald Shaw), Swan LK 243 (Catriona MacKay), Don
- E6: Episode 6 (2007-10-26) — Half Past Four (Bruce Molsky), Aye Waulken-O (Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, Paul Brady), Brother Wind (Tim O'Brien), Sophie's Lullaby (Ally Bain, Jerry Douglas, Todd Parks, Donald S
Series 4
- E1: Episode 1 (2009-09-13) — With songs by James Taylor, Julie Fowlis and Dan Tyminski, plus assorted instrumentals.
- E2: Episode 2 (2009-09-20) — With Martha Wainwright, Mairead ni Mhaonaigh, Karen Matheson and James Taylor.
- E3: Episode 3 (2009-09-27) — Featuring Rosanne Cash, Emily Smith, and Irish duo Mike McGoldrick and Dezi Donnelly.
- E4: Episode 4 (2009-10-04) — Featuring Alison Moorer, Karen Casey, Dan Tyminski, Liam O'Maonlai and Stuart Duncan.
- E5: Episode 5 (2009-10-11) — Highlights include the classic Carrickfergus sung by American star Alison Moorer.
- E6: Episode 6 (2009-10-18) — Featuring James Taylor, Karen Matheson, Rosanne Cash, Julie Fowlis and Liam O'Maonlai.
Series 5
- E1: Episode 1 (2011-09-30) — With Phil Cunningham, Donal Lunny, Danny Thompson, Alison Krauss and many more.
- E2: Episode 2 (2011-10-07) — With Mike McGoldrick, Bela Fleck, Donal Lunny, Phil Cunningham, Danny Thompson and more.
- E3: Episode 3 (2011-10-14) — With Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, Mike McGoldrick, Danny Thompson, Alison Krauss and others.
- E4: Episode 4 (2011-10-21) — With Sharon Shannon, Jim Murray, Mike McGoldrick, Danny Thompson and Eddi Reader.
- E5: Episode 5 (2011-10-28) — With Phil Cunningham, Donal Lunny, Mike McGoldrick, Danny Thompson and Donald Shaw.
- E6: Episode 6 (2011-11-04) — The final programme in the series features fiddle-player John McCusker, piper Mike McGoldrick, American trio Alison Krauss, Sarah Jarosz and Amos Lee and, in a house-band sign-off
Series 6
- E1: Episode 1 (2013-09-15) — Featuring established favourites Karen Matheson, Cara Dillon and Andy Irvine and exciting newcomers Boston's Aoife O'Donovan, Teddy Thompson, son of the legendary Richard and, from
- E2: Episode 2 (2013-09-22) — Featuring Virginian Mary Chapin Carpenter, Maura O'Connell from County Clare in Ireland and Hebridean Julie Fowlis. Tim O'Brien adds some Appalachian bitter-sweet.
- E3: Episode 3 (2013-09-29) — With the deftly delicate guitar of Russ Barenberg and John McCusker's rollicking fiddle.
- E4: Episode 4 (2013-10-06) — Jerry Douglas and Aly Bain are joined by Mike McGoldrick on pipes and whistles.
- E5: Episode 5 (2013-10-13) — Jerry Douglas and Aly Bain are joined by John Doyle and Allan MacDonald.
- E6: Episode 6 (2013-10-20) — Featuring Karen Matheson, Maura O'Connell, Aoife O'Donovan, Tim O'Brien and Andy Irvine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Transatlantic Sessions have? 6 season(s) with 38 episodes.
Who created Transatlantic Sessions? Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas.
Where can I watch Transatlantic Sessions? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
