Band of Ruhks on Pat Kenny Show, c.11.30 a.m. Fri. 2 Sept.

Thanks to Richard Hurst, head of the organising team of the 25th Appalachian and Bluegrass Music Festival in the Ulster American Folk Park near Omagh, Co. Tyrone, for the news that the Band of Ruhks (USA), headliners of this year's Festival (2-4 Sept.), are due to appear on the Pat Kenny Show at approximately 11.30 a.m. on Friday 2 Sept.

The Band of Ruhks has a supergroup core of Ronnie Bowman, Don Rigsby, and Kenny Smith, all veterans of the multi-award-winning Lonesome River Band. They lead an exceptionally strong festival lineup; full details are on the Festival website.