Transatlantic Sessions Birmingham Symphony Hall Wednesday 8th February 2012
Strong historical ties exist between Celtic folk music and the traditional arm of music that emanates from the americana movement flourishing in North America. These ties are further strengthened with the annual collaboration between Scottish fiddle player Aly Bain and American dobra maestro Jerry Douglas, which over the last couple of years has taken to the road under the banner of the Transatlantic Sessions Tour. This clever concept of fusing the talent of top quality vocalists and instrumentalists from both sides of the pond has proven to be extremely successful in the studio and is now carving its own niche as a live project. This return visit to the delightful Birmingham Symphony Hall was extremely well supported and received, although Jerry Douglas was on familiar territory following last November’s successful show at the same venue with Alison Krauss and Union Station. Although it’s a joint venture, Douglas comes across as the focal point of the evening where several accompl...