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Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my rescheduled interview with celebrated Scottish trumpeter– Colin Steele! We'll discuss his superb 2026 album Stamash II. Expect also tremendous music from the likes of The Blue Nile, The Pearlfishers, The Bathers and Steve Jinski.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with great new music from the new album by Immersion. The show will also feature great tracks by Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison, Spell Songs, Shake Stew, Momoko Gill, Virginia MacNaughton, Sparks, The Pearlfishers, The B52s and Paul Armfield.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with highly acclaimed music from the album ‘Donn/Dubh’ by Arun Sood and Angeline Morrison. The show will also feature Momoko Gill, Tyler Ballgame, Lamisi, BCMC, Brent Cash, Scott Walker, Terakaft, Bellowhead and Chiekh Lo. Hope you can tune in!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with a classic hit by The Teardrop Explodes! The show will also feature Georgia Ruyi, Tamikrest, Altin Gun, Arthur Coates & Kerren Cotterell, Police Dog Hogan, Mark Lockheart, Glenn Tilbrook, The Divine Comedy and Aurelio. Hope you can tune in!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

What 2026 gig are you most eagerly anticipating? Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) presents my recommendations for 12 unmissable gigs for the year ahead. The show will feature music by @policedoghogan.bsky.social Tarren, Steve Knightley, Belly Hardy, Harper Trio & @trackdogs.bsky.social

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Monday’s OTBT (6pm GMT www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) celebrates the greatest gigs of the past year including Courting Ghosts, Nick Lowe, Public Service Broadcasting @psbhq.bsky.social Ellie Gowers, @policedoghogan.bsky.social @trackdogs.bsky.social and @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social Send me your favourite!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Monday’s OTBT (6pm GMT www.somervalleyfm.co.uk ) is part 2 of my countdown of the Top 24 albums of 2025 (nos. 12-1). Expect an eclectic selection of music from what I consider the very best albums of the year. Keep sending me details of your favourite album of the year for inclusion in the show!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Monday’s OTBT (6pm GMT www.somervalleyfm.co.uk ) features part 1 of my countdown of the Top 24 albums released in 2025 (numbers 24-13). I'II be playing a diverse selection of music from some truly exceptional albums. Send me details of your favourite or top 3 and I'll mention your recommendation!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm at www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) is a New Year Special Edition! Expect New Year's themed music of the highest order from Melrose Quartet, Boo Hewerdine, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson @christinaandalex.bsky.social, Paul Armfield, Ishmael Ensemble, Ella Fitzgerald and Ninebarrow.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm at www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) is the annual Christmas edition! Expect festive numbers of the highest order from the likes of Lou Rawls, Police Dog Hogan @policedoghogan.bsky.social The Pearlfishers, Nick Lowe, Vince Guarldi, Graham Gouldman, Sea of Bees and Julie London.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Monday’s ‘OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with Northern Irish banjo ace, Damien O’Kane. I'll be chatting to Damien about 2025 album with Ron Block @damienandron.bsky.social,‘Banjovial’. Expect also Odette Michell, Paul Armfield, @joannaduda.bsky.social & Suntou Susso.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with the man behind many great nights of music in Bath – Nick Steel @nicksteel.bsky.social Expect also Courting Ghosts, Mireille Mathlener Band @mm-hq.bsky.social Pulp, Damien O’Kane & Ron Block, Steve Knightley & Mulatu Astatke.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with electric jazz harpist, Maria-Christina Harper to discuss her 2025 album with the Harper Trio, ‘Dialogue of Thoughts’. Expect also Katie Spencer @katiespencermusic.bsky.social Strange But True, Malcolm Ross and Ana Lua Ciano.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins in vibrant and arresting style with new music by Ethio-jazz pioneer, Mulatu Astatke. Expect also Harper Trio, The Divine Comedy, Bo Diddley, The Clash, Real Estate, Zoe and Idris Rahman and Kibrom Birhane. Hoe you can tune in!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm ww.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with an inventive and inspiring composition from 'Delighted’, 2025 album by Joanna Duda Trio @joannaduda.bsky.social. Expect also MF Tomlinson, Kate Griffin & Matchume Zango, Chip Wickham @chipwickham.bsky.social Katie Spencer and Ben LaMar Gay.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with a haunting and poignant 2025 single by The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social! Expect also new music from Mulatu Astatke, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson @christinaandalex.bsky.social, Harper Trio, Gotan Project and Fergus McCreadie.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with a haunting and enigmatic track from 1984 by Lloyd Cole and the Commotions. Elsewhere expect a fine selection of music from around the globe including Brent Cash, Strange But True, Tikan Jah Fakoly, Mop Mop, Ninebarrow and The Pearlfishers.

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with a hypnotic number from Chicago's psychedelic adventurers, Bitchin Bajas. Expect also Odette Michell, Samba Toure, The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social , MF Tomlinson and Seth Lakeman. Hope you can tune in on Monday!

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm, www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with one of the finest UK songwriters, Katie Spencer @katiespencermusic.bsky.social ! Elsewhere expect a diverse selection of the finest music from Paul Armfield, Bill Callahan, Gnoss & Field Music @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social

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Tim Carter @timotbt.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with MF Tomlinson! I'll be chatting to MF about his superb 2025 album, ‘Die To Wake Up From A Dream’. Elsewhere expect fine music from the likes of @katiespencermusic.bsky.social The Go-Betweens, Scott Walker, and The Bathers.

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