Anyone Can Play Guitar
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAnyone Can Play Guitar podcast - the show which gives you, the listener, a look behind the scenes of some of your favourite artists. If you're trying to make it it in this business, it will give you a series of hints and pointers on your journey as a musical artist, via some great interviews with a wide range of people from the world of music.
Interviews cover established artists, publicists, radio DJ’s, academics, promoters, and many more as we delve behind the scenes of making music. Along with our own experiences, Ben and James shine some light on the many pitfalls and opportunities that being a musician has to offer.
We bring you regular fresh episodes and some great stories to enjoy.
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Episodes
ACPG 077: Jimmy Eat World (Jimmy Adkins), Interview
May 12, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week Ben is backstage at the Newcastle Academy with Jimmy Adkins, lead singer and guitarist of the might Jimmy Eat World. We crammed a lot in a our chat including recording, touring, fans, joining a band, song writing, and even more. Bleed American was my (Ben) album of year one at uni. Amazing memories. Jimmy's good cause of the week is Team Taylor, check them out at http://www.teamtayloraz.com/
ACPG 076: Brian Garcia, Oasis Super Fan, Interview
May 05, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 58.3 MBIn this episode we hear from a fans perspective. Brian Garcia has amassed one of the largest and most impressive memorabilia collections of his favourite band, Oasis. This is to the point of needing storage units to house it all. So what gets somebody from the point of liking a song, to a super fan. The good cause for this week comes from Brian and is the MDS foundation.
ACPG 075: She Drew the Gun Interview
April 28, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week Ben is back at the think tank in Newcastle, back at the Hit the North festival with Louisa of She Drew the Gun. We managed to cram a lot in a short episode including identity, location, support from other artists, Liverpool, and so much more. Louisa's charity of the week is The Whitechapel Centre, check them out here. https://www.whitechapelcentre.co.uk/
ACPG 074: Zach Hangauer (How to Release a Record) Interview
April 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThis week is back on the ‘phone’, this time with Zach Hangauer of howtoreleasearecord.com James and Zach spoke a lot, you guessed it, about releasing your music and what Zach does to support new and emerging artists through howtoreleasearecord.com. Zach’s charity of the weeks is a returning good cause. It’s ACLU, check them out at aclu.org
ACPG 073: We Are Scientists Interview
April 14, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week Ben is back at the Riverside in Newcastle with We Are Scientists. Ben catches up with Keith and Chris pre gig to talk about the pitfalls of social media takeovers, song writing, dealing with record companies and so much more. The good causes for Keith and Chris are www.pS9pets.com and www.children.org.
ACPG 072: The Fratellis (Jon Fratelli) Interview
April 07, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week Ben is backstage at the Newcastle arena with Jon Fratelli of The Fratellis. Jon and Ben talk about naming a band, touring, support slots, massive hits, getting started and so much more. Jon’s charity of the week is the Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund. Find out more here eilidhbrown.co.uk
ACPG 071: Matthew Rusk (MGR Music) Interview
March 31, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 61 MBThis week James is back on the phone, this time with Matthew Rusk founder of MGR Music and our season two partner. They look at a career in music in more detail and how to get the best out of a career in this industry. Matthew's charity of the week is the WAVE trauma centre, find out more here. http://wavetraumacentre.org.uk/
ACPG 070: Neville Staple and Christine 'Sugary' Staple Interview
March 24, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week Ben is in the Newcastle Boiler Shop with the original Rude Boy Neville Staple and Christine 'Sugary' Staple. Ben chats to Neville and Christine about playing live, festivals, identity and so much more. Neville and Christine's charity of the week is Musicians Against Homelessness.
ACPG 069: The Blinders Interview
March 17, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week Ben is backstage at the ‘Hit the North festival’ in Newcastle with The Blinders. Ben catches up with Tom, Charlie, and Matt at the Newcastle Academy to talk about festivals, touring, identity, and moving to another city. The Blinders charity is Safe Gigs for Women, check it out at www.sgfw.org.uk and also a nod to the RNLI, check them out at www.rnli.org
ACPG 068: Maurice Hissink Interview
March 10, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 56.6 MBThis week James is on the phone to the Netherlands speaking to Maurice Hissink. James and Maurice spoke about Maurice's work in online music marketing and online strategy. Maurice's good cause of the week is Clini Clowns, visit www.cliniclowns.nl to find out more.
ACPG 067: Fickle Friends, Nattie and Sam Interview
March 03, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week Ben is still at Northumbria University but he's out of the locker room and backstage with Nattie and Sam of Fickle Friends. Ben, Nattie, and Sam talk about being part of a music community in both Brighton and Liverpool, cancelling gigs, looking after yourself, and a lot more. Nattie and Sam's good cause of the week is Mind, find out more at https://www.mind.org.uk/
ACPG 066: The Sheepdogs, Ewan and Jimmy Interview
February 25, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this week's episode Ben is at Northumbria University in a locker room talking to Ewan and Jimmy of Canadian rock band, The Sheepdogs. Ben chats to Ewan and Jimmy about being the first unsigned on the cover of Rolling Stone, adding members to their band, touring, and so much more. Ewan and Jimmy's good cause of the week is MusiCounts in Canada. Check them out here. https://www.musicounts.ca/
ACPG 065: Leigh Fuge Interview
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this week’s episode we are have our full interview with Leigh Fuge, guitarist, musician, session musician, guitar tutor, gear reviewer, and all round good guy. We caught Leigh over skype as he is based in Swansea, so no background beats this week. Leigh’s good cause of the week is Macmillan, check out there site here https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
ACPG 064: Laurel Interview
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 22 MBThis week we’re both back in think tank Newcastle with musician Laurel. We’re caught up with laurel on tour for her debut album ‘Dogviolet’. We spoke about her song writing process, work ethic, recording, and her book that accompanies the album. Laurel didn’t have a specific charity of the week but wanted to mention trying to combat loneliness.
ACPG 063: Get Cape Wear Cape Fly Interview
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week Ben is in the Think Tank Newcastle with Get Cape Wear Cape Fly or Sam Duckworth if it’s a Sunday. We caught up with Sam on tour in 2018 and spend sometime talking about identity, playing festivals, getting as many people as possible on stage and much more. Sam's charity is Grenfell united. Visit www.acpgmusic.com/episodes063
ACPG 062: Emma Zillmann, From the Fields Festivals Interview
January 28, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this week's episode Ben and James are in Manchester to sit down with Emma Zillmann, festival booker for From the Fields who look after Kendal Calling and Bluedot. We talk about all things festivals and how you could maybe appear at one of these festivals. Emma's good cause of the week is Guide Dogs. Check out more at www.acpgmusic.com/episode062
ACPG 061: Tyler Szalkowski, State Champs Interview
January 21, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35 MBIn our second full length interview of season two, Ben is at the Newcastle Riverside chatting to Tyler Szalkowski, guitarist of the New York band State Champs. They cover all things from festivals, to touring, learning the guitar, and being a guitar teacher. Tyler's good cause of the week is repeat good cause, ACLU. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode061
ACPG 060: Justin Lockey, Editors Interview
January 14, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn the first full length interview of season two. Ben chats to Editors and Minor Victories guitarist Justin Lockey at Northumbria Uni while on tour for Editors latest album, Violence. Justin chats to Ben about his life in Editors, Touring, Festivals, joining an established band, and much more. Justin's good cause is Oxfam, Editors as a band have close links to Oxfam. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode060
ACPG 059: Quick Fire Questions
January 07, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week it’s the ACPG mid-season quick fire pallet cleanser. Ben started hitting guests with some quick-fire questions at the end of each interview with the musicians we’ve had on the show and it turned out pretty good. This is a highlights reel of those questions while we get all of the full stand alone interviews ready for release starting next week. The good cause is Grenfell United. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode059
ACPG 058: Music Law - Part 2
December 31, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29 MBThis week it’s the second instalment of the two-part Christmas special on Music Law with Erin Jacobson, the music industry lawyer. The discussion moves on to contracts, publishing and record deals including some common pitfalls that musicians can fall into. How often can these subjects lead to bad blood within a band and how can you avoid the pain? Lots to cover. The good cause is Girls Love Mail and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode058
ACPG 057: Music Law - Part 1
December 24, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week it’s the first of a two-part Christmas special on Music Law, with Erin Jacobson, the music lawyer. The number of musicians who’ve found themselves in a bad situation due to a lack of awareness of the many components to music law is countless. In this episode Erin starts us off with copyright, music composition and sound recordings, as well as royalties. The good cause is neuroendocrine cancer research. Links to Erin’s fund along with more info in the show notes at www.acpgmusic...
ACPG 056: Career in Music
December 17, 2019 01:00 - 27 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week we cover a career in music. Not everyone makes it to play their music in front of thousands of people and it certainly doesn’t happen instantly. How can you boost your income whilst on your journey to achieve your dreams? In this episode you’ll hear from MGR music founder Matthew Rusk as well as guitar teacher and enthusiast Leigh Fuge. The good cause is the WAVE Trauma Centre. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode056
ACPG 055: Learning the Guitar
December 10, 2019 01:00 - 40 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week the topic is learning the guitar. An exciting yet often frustrating part of many a musicians’ journey. How do you do it? How far can you get following online videos? What to expect from lessons? How to move from complete novice to competent? In this episode you’ll hear from MGR music founder Matthew Rusk as well as guitar teacher and enthusiast Leigh Fuge. The good cause is MacMillan cancer support. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode055
ACPG 054: Time Management & Decision Making
December 03, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week the duel topics are time management and decision making. With only a finite amount of time available, the decisions musicians make and the way they use their time is absolutely critical, particularly when music is one of many things they’re juggling in their lives. In this episode you’ll hear from Steven Page (Bare Naked Ladies), Jimmy Eat World, Laurel, Jon Fratelli and Leigh Fuge. The good cause is the Eilidh Brown memorial fund. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.co...
ACPG 053: Identity & Feedback
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week the duel topics are identity and feedback. Who are you? How do you portray yourself to the world? Which trusted voices to you have to tell you whether you’re on the right track? In this episode you’ll hear from Jon Fratelli, Dave Keuning, Jimmy Eat World, Steven Page (Bare Naked Ladies), Fickle Friends and more. The good cause is the PETA and their mission to protect animals. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode053
ACPG 052: Playing Live & Location
November 19, 2019 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week the duel topics are playing live and location. Do you need to relocate to a big city in order to progress? How important is it to play live shows outside your home town? What are the most important things when playing live? In this episode you’ll hear from John Newman, Dave Keuning (Killers), Justin Lockley (Editors), We Are Scientists and more. The good cause is musicians against homelessness. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode052
ACPG 051: Forming & Joining a Band
November 12, 2019 06:00 - 39 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week the topics are forming and joining a band. How do you pick those other unfortunate souls that you’re to spend a significant portion of the foreseeable future with? What happens when line ups need to change? In this episode you’ll hear from Dave Keuning (The Killers), Justin Lockley (Editors), State Champs, We Are Scientists and more. The good causes is Children.org. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode051
ACPG 050: Fans
November 05, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week the topic is fans. Following on from our two-part special in season 1 with Mark Duffett of Chester University, we take a look at things from the fans perspective. Brian Garcia has taken fandom to new levels, especially when it comes to collecting memorabilia. In this episode you’ll also hear from Jimmy Eat World, Dave Keuning (The Killers), Fickle Friends and Kevin Brown of GigRev. The good cause is the MDS Foundation. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode050
ACPG 049: Mobile Apps for Bands
October 29, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week the topic is mobile apps. Having a website can be an obvious choice to musicians, but what about a mobile app? In an age where increasingly more people use a mobile phone to browse the web, whilst social media app algorithms restrict your reach within their platforms, why not? In this episode you’ll hear from Kevin Brown, of GigRev who has tackled this challenge. The good cause is the throat cancer foundation. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode049
ACPG 048: Marketing - Part 2
October 22, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week this the second of the two-part instalment on music marketing. More great insights on a topic that can be so tricky for aspiring musicians. In this episode you’ll hear from Steven Page (Bare Naked Ladies), We Are Scientists, Maurice Hissink, Dave Keuning (The Killers), Zach Hangauer, She Drew the Gun and Kevin Brown. The good causes are the Whitechapel Centre and Shelter. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode048
ACPG 047: Marketing - Part 1
October 15, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week is the first of a two-part instalment on marketing. A tricky business where you can end up spending lots of time with little reward without having a bit of know-how and a plan. In this episode you’ll hear from a mix of artists and industry pros including Steven Page (Bare Naked Ladies), We Are Scientists, Maurice Hissink, The Sheepdogs, Zach Hangauer, She Drew the Gun and Kevin Brown. The good cause is the Dutch Clini Clowns. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/epis...
ACPG 046: Releasing Your Music
October 08, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBAfter discussing the record deal route last week, here we focus on releasing music yourself. It’s easier than ever to record music, but how do you release it? With things like mastering, distribution and licencing to consider, how do you get your music out there? You’ll hear from ex-label owner Zach Hangauer as well as top artists Laurel, State Champs, Jimmy Eat World and The Sheepdogs. The good cause is the aclu.org. Show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode046
ACPG 045: Record Deals
October 01, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week the topic is the record deal, once the main target for all aspiring musicians. What is the role of the record company today? Are they still as appealing as they once were? We speak to Keith Armstrong of Kitchenware records along with Jon Newman, Neville Staple, She Drew The Gun, The Sheepdogs, Jimmy Eat World and We Are Scientists. The good cause is the Robin Hoodie foundation. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode045
ACPG 044: Festivals
September 24, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week the topic is festivals, an essential element of any music lovers’ summer. It was the summer 2018 that we caught up with Emma Zillmann of From the Fields who puts on big UK festivals Kendal Calling and Blue Dot to find out what’s involved and how bands get on her radar. You’ll also hear from Dave Keuning (The Killers), Justin Lockley (Editors), Get Cape Wear Cape, State Champs and The Blinders. The good cause is guidedogs.org.uk. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/e...
ACPG 043: Touring
September 17, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 28 MBThis week the topic is touring. In an age where selling physical copies of your music is no longer the thing it once was, a tour can be essential for bringing in the much-needed cash. This is a topic that some artists have mixed feelings towards – today you’ll hear from Justin Lockley (Editors), Jimmy Eat World, John Newman, The Sheepdogs, Fickle Friends, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly and We Are Scientists. The good cause from Editors is Oxfam. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/ep...
ACPG 042: Song Writing
September 10, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week the topic is song writing, a fundamental necessity for aspiring musicians. There is no single right way of approaching it though, so we spoke to established artists to find out how they do it. In this episode you’ll hear from Steven Page (Bare Naked Ladies), Justin Lockley (Editors), Laurel, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly and We Are Scientists. The good cause is the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign ran by the Steven Lewis Foundation. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com...
ACPG 041: Season 2 Intro
September 03, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWe’re back for season 2 of the show! A new format brings you loads of fantastic guests all talking about specific music topics such as song writing, festivals, marketing, record deals, playing live and more. All designed to help musicians and bands take their career to the next level this season has insights from industry experts plus top bands The Killers, Bare Naked Ladies, Editors, Jimmy Eat World and Jon Newman. Listen for free now. More information about the show at www.acpgmusic.com
ACPG 040: Outro Episode - Ben and James - talk about the journey so far and what's next
July 24, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week is the finale to season 1 of the ACPG podcast as Ben and James reflect on the journey so far, and give a little taster of what to expect from season 2. It’s been superb so far, meeting amazing people and seeing first-hand how much the music community are passionate about helping others. We’ve got great guests lined up for season 2, with a little break allowing us to make some improvements to the format and overall quality of the show. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic....
ACPG 039: Winchop (Part 2) - Band - talk getting signed, long distance collaboration, whiskey covers and interacting with other artists
July 17, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 72.7 MBThis week we continue our journey through space and time for part 2 with Gus and Wilson of Winchop, the fantastic two piece from the USA. Here we move on to talk about the unusual way in which to were signed, how they make their long distance collaboration work, their fantastic whiskey covers and the importance of interacting with other artists. The good cause this week is supporting the music community. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode039
ACPG 038: Winchop (Part 1) - Band - talk getting started in music, musicals, duo’s vs a band and forging a partnership
July 10, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutes - 61.2 MBThis week we have an ACPG first as we straddle three time zones to catch up with Gus and Wilson of Winchop, a fantastic two piece from the USA. We were keen to get these lads onto the show, as they do the majority of their band activity in different locations. In this part one we talk about how they got started in music, writing musicals, duo’s vs a full band and forging a partnership. The good cause this week is supporting the music community. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic...
ACPG 037: Stacey Kehoe (Part 2) - Digital Marketing Entrepreneur - talks marketing content; creating, scheduling, re-purposing, hashtaging and analytics.
July 03, 2018 05:00 - 48 minutes - 72.6 MBThis week James continues with digital marketing entrepreneur Stacey Kehoe of Brandlective where they move on to discuss marketing content; creating, scheduling, re-purposing, hashtaging and analytics. Getting the most out of social media is important for musicians, so it was really useful to get some insights from Stacey and delve into the specifics for some of the popular platforms. The good cause this week is the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. More info and show notes at www.ac...
ACPG 036: Stacey Kehoe (Part 1) - Digital Marketing Entrepreneur - talks marketing mistakes, having clear objectives, testing your market
June 26, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 63.2 MBThis week James is speaking to digital marketing entrepreneur Stacey Kehoe about marketing mistakes, having clear objectives and testing your market. Through her business Brandlective, Stacey is well versed in how to build up a strong brand and identity. Content is king, with many ways to dive in when promoting your music, some being better than others. The good cause this week is the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode036
ACPG 035: David Wilson (Part 2) - Video Director - talks Arcade Fire; his relationship with them, collaboration, age gaps, and shooting videos.
June 19, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week Ben continues for part two with one of the top video music directors, David Wilson, where they move on to discuss Arcade Fire, his relationship with them, collaboration, age gaps, and shooting videos. David has transitioned from fan, to video producer, to collaborator with Arcade Fire. A band like that only invite you back if you offer something special. We delve into what that is. The good cause this week is the Terrence Higgins Trust. More info and show notes at www.acpgmus...
ACPG 034: David Wilson (Part 1) - Video Director - talks all things music videos, including; getting started, building a reputation, working with big bands and common challenges
June 12, 2018 05:00 - 52 minutes - 61.7 MBThis week Ben is in London speaking to music video director David Wilson about getting started in the industry, building a reputation, working with big bands and common challenges. Having shot videos for the likes of Artic Monkey’s and Arcade Fire, David’s reputation is ever growing turning him into a true globe trotter as he keeps up with the demand for his talent. The good cause for the two-part episode with David is the Terrence Higgins trust. More info and show notes at www.acpgmus...
ACPG 033: Jon Higgs - Everything Everything - talks moving cities, videos, identity, touring, licencing music
June 05, 2018 05:00 - 46 minutes - 54.8 MBThis week Ben is on the Tour Bus of Everything Everything to catch up with Jon Higgs during the ‘Tomorrow Festival’ in Newcastle. Having had a series of top 10 albums in the UK, Jon brings some great experience to the show and there’s loads of topics crammed in this week including; moving cities, videos, identity, touring, and licencing music. The good cause this week is Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode033
ACPG 032: Adam French - Singer Songwriter - talks transitioning from band to solo artist, scams, the early days of a deal, and playing in Botswana
May 29, 2018 05:00 - 48 minutes - 50.1 MBThis week we catch up with Adam French during the ‘Hit the North’ festival for what proved to be a brilliant and wide-ranging discussion. On the menu was his transitioning from band to solo artist, scams (including bad experiences with early management), the early days of a deal, and playing the obvious gig destination of Botswana. The good cause this week is Surfers Against Sewage. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode032
ACPG 031: Frank Turner - Singer Songwriter - talks playing live, philosophy, and what success looks like
May 22, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week we’re back stage at the O2 Academy in Newcastle speaking to Frank Turner as he starts touring to support the release of his latest album Be More Kind. The album has already shot into the top 3 of the UK album charts which comes as no surprise. Never short of an opinion or two (which we like), with Frank we discuss playing live, philosophy, and what success looks like for him. The good cause this week is Way Out Arts. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode031
ACPG 030: Rick Witter - Shed 7 - talks instant pleasures, come backs, record deals and social media
May 15, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week James is on Shed 7’s tour bus speaking to Rick Witter about Instant Pleasures, comebacks, record deals and social media. A band that need no introduction, Shed 7 lit up the charts in the 90’s and have re-ignited their careers with yet another top 10 success as they return with what Rick described almost like being ‘a debut album’. The good cause this week is St Leonards Hospice in York. Episode show notes available at www.acpgmusic.com/episode030
ACPG 029: Frankie Francis - Frankie and the Heartstrings - talks publishing deals, opening a shop, and radio
May 08, 2018 05:00 - 46 minutes - 50.1 MBThis week we continue with Frankie Francis of Frankie and the Heartstrings to talk publishing deals, opening a shop, and radio. Having secured a significant publishing deal, Frankie talks around how they used the money to sustain themselves before moving on to other parts of the music industry he is very close to. The good cause this week is Pop Recs, an important cultural hub in Sunderland. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode029
ACPG 028: Frankie Francis - Frankie and the Heartstrings - talks forming a band, investing in a band, and band identity
May 01, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week Ben meets up with Frankie Francis of Frankie and the Heartstrings at the Amazing Radio offices in Gateshead. Frankie brings a great blend of experiences to the show given his successes as a musical artist, along with his involvement in some parts of the other side of the music industry. In this first of a two part episode we talk forming a band, investing in a band, and band identity. The good cause for these episodes is Pop Recs. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com...