Bonus episode to accompany Episode 12 - featuring an interview with musician Katie Spencer on her experiences as a woman in music, live music from Bluebell Roots floor spot guest Nigel Wesson, the full interview with Donna Canale, and a second track from her live set. With thanks to our sponsor, Long Way Home Productions. https://www.facebook.com/LongWayHomeMusic

In Episode 13, a new opening greeting, some new clarinet bits and a good discussion of the considerations, mechanics and basic finances of touring for grassroots musicians in the UK and beyond. We chat to Jaime and Jason of April Moon, to get their thoughts on life on the road a long way from 'home' (a fuller version of this chat coming in the bonus Bluebell Notes Offbeat episode) and we have an exclusive live track from their recent performance at Bluebell Roots. Josie has a new Question of the Show for you and we review your responses to the previous show's question. With thanks to our sponsors Long Way Home Productions. https://www.facebook.com/LongWayHomeMusic

In Episode 12 - Jo, Jim and Neil still utterly fail to nail their three-part harmony intro - but hey, full marks for effort and tenacity, right? We feature live music from the July Bluebell Roots show, from Donna Canale, and there's an exploration of the issues that women in the live roots music scene regularly face, including input from Donna. And Jo finally saves us all from Neil's mouth trumpet as she gets her clarinet sting for the Question of the Month/show/episode feature! (Month? Who are we kidding?!) Bonus Offbeat episode coming soon, featuring full interviews with Donna Canale and a special bonus interview with Katie Spencer. With thanks to our sponsors Long Way Home Productions https://www.facebook.com/LongWayHomeMusic