This week we have an Americana double header, but without any Americans. The bluegrass Barker Band are in the studio chatting to Ayden and Padraic, and treating us to a couple of songs on their vast array of twangy instruments as well as stories of canon-led funerals. Also, John caught up with Canadian folkster Jill Barber when she dipped briefly into London recently and finds out about her mute muse film performance. Intertwined with those we have the usual collection of new and intriguing British music and more...