Talk to the Band
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Musical influences, tales from the road and stage, and the occasional ‘name dropping’ from the band members and session musicians who performed and recorded with ‘household’ name bands and artists.
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The Yolanda Charles Interview - Part1
July 11, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThis is the first episode, in a two part interview with Yolanda Charles, a UK musician and teacher who has played bass guitar with the likes of Paul Weller, David Stewart, Robbie Williams, Mick Jagger, Hans Zimmer and many more. From July 2017 through early 2020 she was a member of Squeeze and has recently joined Sting’s live band with tour dates planned for 2021, and at the end of 2020 she . was awarded the MBE for services to Music. Special thanks to Yolanda Charles for agreeing to be ...
Peter Boita - My Life in Music - Part 2
June 28, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis is the second episode, in a two part interview with Peter Boita, a UK drummer who has played with numerous musical legends which include Sir Elton John, Madonna, Glen Campbell, Dame Vera Lynn, The Jacksons, Dame Shirley Bassey, Whitney Houston, Sir Tom Jones, Sir Rod Steward, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir George Martin, Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber, The Supremes, Charles Asnavour and many, many more. And, he was also resident drummer for the first 25 years of Les Miserable.. Special thanks to Peter...
Peter Boita - My Life in Music - Part 1
June 14, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThis is the first episode, in a two part interview with Peter Boita, a UK drummer who has played with numerous musical legends which include Sir Elton John, Madonna, Glen Campbell, Dame Vera Lynn, The Jacksons, Dame Shirley Bassey, Whitney Houston, Sir Tom Jones, Sir Rod Steward, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir George Martin, Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber, The Supremes, Charles Asnavour and many, many more. And, he was also resident drummer for the first 25 years of Les Miserable.. Special thanks to Peter ...
Sunbirds - The Dave Hemingway and Phil Barton Interview
December 23, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this bonus special episode, we interview Dave Hemingway of the Beautiful South and guitarist Phil Barton, who discuss their new band 'Sunbirds' and their debut album 'Cool to be Kind'. It's a great album and we play clips from three of the songs from the Album during this episode, if you'd like to find out more about the Sunbirds then check out their website using the link below: Special thanks to Dave Hemingway and Phil Barton for being part of this episode. If you'd like to find out mo...
Tessa Niles - The Voice behind music's greatest stars - Part 2
December 07, 2020 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThis is the second episode, in a two part interview with Tessa Niles, a UK female vocalist who has performed and recorded with some of music’s greatest stars including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, David Bowie, Tina Turner, The Police and Robbie Williams. In 2015, she released a book called “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”, which is a star-studded account of her 30 year career working alongside some of the greatest names in Rock and Pop.. Special thanks to Tessa Niles...
Tessa Niles Part 2 - The Voice behind music's greatest stars
December 07, 2020 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThis is the second episode, in a two part interview with Tessa Niles, a UK female vocalist who has performed and recorded with some of music’s greatest stars including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, David Bowie, Tina Turner, The Police and Robbie Williams. In 2015, she released a book called “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”, which is a star-studded account of her 30 year career working alongside some of the greatest names in Rock and Pop.. Special thanks to Tessa Niles...
Tessa Niles - The Voice behind music's greatest stars
November 30, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis is the first episode, in a two part interview with Tessa Niles, a UK female vocalist who has performed and recorded with some of music’s greatest stars including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, David Bowie, Tina Turner, The Police and Robbie Williams. In 2015, she released a book called “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”, which is a star-studded account of her 30 year career working alongside some of the greatest names in Rock and Pop.. Special thanks to Tessa Niles ...
Tessa Niles Part 1 - The Voice behind music's greatest stars
November 30, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis is the first episode, in a two part interview with Tessa Niles, a UK female vocalist who has performed and recorded with some of music’s greatest stars including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, David Bowie, Tina Turner, The Police and Robbie Williams. In 2015, she released a book called “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”, which is a star-studded account of her 30 year career working alongside some of the greatest names in Rock and Pop.. Special thanks to Tessa Niles ...
Tessa Niles - The Voice behind music's greatest stars - Part 1
November 30, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis is the first episode, in a two part interview with Tessa Niles, a UK female vocalist who has performed and recorded with some of music’s greatest stars including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, David Bowie, Tina Turner, The Police and Robbie Williams. In 2015, she released a book called “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”, which is a star-studded account of her 30 year career working alongside some of the greatest names in Rock and Pop.. Special thanks to Tessa Niles ...
Lee Wylding - Singer/Songwriter from The Far North
November 23, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this special episode, we interview Singer/Songwriter Lee Wylding from the band "The Far North". Lee joined me to discuss their debut album "Songs for Gentle Souls" which was released on 20th November 2020. Special thanks to Lee for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about Lee and The Far North then please check out their social links below: The Far North Website : www.thefarnorth.co.uk The The Far North Social Links Follow The Far North on Facebook Foll...
Nigel Spennewyn - Guitarist, Chandler Guitars and Suhr Guitars
November 16, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, we interview Nigel Spennewyn, UK Guitarist, whose performance and recording credits include Elkie Brooks and Joe Cocker. He has previously worked for Chandler Guitars, Fender, Line 6 and Korg, and he is currently the International Sales Manager for Suhr Guitars, Amps and Pedals.. Special thanks to Nigel for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about Nigel and Suhr Guitars then please check out their social links below: Follow Nigel on Facebook T...
Nigel Spennewyn - Suhr Guitars
November 16, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, we interview Nigel Spennewyn, UK Guitarist, whose performance and recording credits include Elkie Brooks and Joe Cocker. He has previously worked for Chandler Guitars, Fender, Line 6 and Korg, and he is currently the International Sales Manager for Suhr Guitars, Amps and Pedals.. Special thanks to Nigel for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about Nigel and Suhr Guitars then please check out their social links below: Follow Nigel on Facebook T...
Alison Wheeler - Singer with The Beautiful South and The South
November 09, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, we interview Alison Wheeler, female vocalist for The Beautiful South between 2003 and 2007. Since then, she’s been the female vocalist with The South, performing all over the UK and recording their album “Sweet Refrains”. In 2010, she recorded the track “Move a little closer” with John Windle of Little Man Tate, and she is also involved with the band The Topers and her own Jazz group Southern Beauty. Special thanks to Alison Wheeler for being our guest in this episode. If y...
We're taking a week off - see you next week
November 02, 2020 01:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBHi Everyone, sorry we won't be releasing our usual podcast episode this week, but don't worry as we will be back as normal next Monday. We've just started our Talk to the Band Facebook group but anyone can join and it is a great place to meet and chat with guests and listeners. We'll also be holding some competitions and discussions over the coming weeks to find out what you like about Talk to the Band, what you're not so keen on, what you'd like to see and any other suggestions you have t...
See you next week
November 02, 2020 01:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBHi Everyone, sorry we won't be releasing our usual podcast episode this week, but don't worry as we will be back as normal next Monday. We've just started our https://www.facebook.com/groups/401502307511050 (Talk to the Band Facebook group) but anyone can join and it is a great place to meet and chat with guests and listeners. We'll also be holding some competitions and discussions over the coming weeks to find out what you like about Talk to the Band, what you're not so keen on, what you'd...
Damned ... - Paul Shepley Interview
October 26, 2020 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, we interview Paul Shepley, UK keyboard player and composer, who performed with both The Damned and the Anti-Nowhere League. He also has recording credit on the album 'Phantasmagoria', which was the highest charting album album ever for The Damned, until the release of their album 'Evil Spirits' in 2018. Special thanks to Paul Shepley for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about The Damned and The Anti-Nowhere then please check out the links bel...
Paul Shepley - Keyboard Player with The Damned and The Anti-Nowhere League
October 26, 2020 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, we interview Paul Shepley, UK keyboard player and composer, who performed with both The Damned and the Anti-Nowhere League. He also has recording credit on the album 'Phantasmagoria', which was the highest charting album album ever for The Damned, until the release of their album 'Evil Spirits' in 2018. Special thanks to Paul Shepley for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about The Damned and The Anti-Nowhere then please check out the links bel...
The Peter Pan Effect - Robert Marlow Interview
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, we interview Robert Marlow, a UK keyboard player who started out in 1977 playing guitar in The Vandals with Alison Moyet, before joining The Plan with Vince Clarke. He and Vince were also in the band ‘French Look’ with Martin L. Gore from Depeche Mode, and in 1982, he recorded the solo album "The Peter Pan Effect" which featured the single “The Face of Dorian Gray”. Special thanks to Robert Marlow for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about R...
Robert Marlow - His career and working with Vince Clarke, Martin Gore and Alison Moyet
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, we interview Robert Marlow, a UK keyboard player who started out in 1977 playing guitar in The Vandals with Alison Moyet, before joining The Plan with Vince Clarke. He and Vince were also in the band ‘French Look’ with Martin L. Gore from Depeche Mode, and in 1982, he recorded the solo album "The Peter Pan Effect" which featured the single “The Face of Dorian Gray”. Special thanks to Robert Marlow for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about R...
Robert Marlow Interview
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, we interview Robert Marlow, a UK keyboard player who started out in 1977 playing guitar in The Vandals with Alison Moyet, before joining The Plan with Vince Clarke. He and Vince were also in the band ‘French Look’ with Martin L. Gore from Depeche Mode, and in 1982, he recorded the solo album "The Peter Pan Effect" which featured the single “The Face of Dorian Gray”. Special thanks to Robert Marlow for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about R...
Trevor Newnham Interview
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, we interview Trevor Newnham, UK Bass play and vocalist with the Illegal Eagles, whose performance and recording credits include Sir Cliff Richard, Dr. Hook, Mary Wilson's Supremes, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds and many more. He has also played on West End touring shows such as Mamma Mia, Grease, Dancing in the Streets, Never Forget, I Love You Because, and The Carpenters Story. Special thanks to Trevor Newnham for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out...
He's gonna do the splits - Trevor Newnham Interview
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, we interview Trevor Newnham, UK Bass play and vocalist with the Illegal Eagles, whose performance and recording credits include Sir Cliff Richard, Dr. Hook, Mary Wilson's Supremes, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds and many more. He has also played on West End touring shows such as Mamma Mia, Grease, Dancing in the Streets, Never Forget, I Love You Because, and The Carpenters Story. Special thanks to Trevor Newnham for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out...
Trevor Newnham - Bassist with The Illegal Eagles
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, we interview Trevor Newnham, UK Bass play and vocalist with the Illegal Eagles, whose performance and recording credits include Sir Cliff Richard, Dr. Hook, Mary Wilson's Supremes, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds and many more. He has also played on West End touring shows such as Mamma Mia, Grease, Dancing in the Streets, Never Forget, I Love You Because, and The Carpenters Story. Special thanks to Trevor Newnham for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out...
I'm hitting these things really hard mate, turn it up - Russell Gilbrook Interview
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, we interview Russell Gilbrook, a UK Drummer, who started learning the drums when he was only four, he was depping West End shows at the age of 12 and touring Europe with Alan Price (of the Animals) when he was only 18. He performed on pop recordings with the likes of John Farnham, 5 Star, Boy Meets Girl, before joining “Chris Barber’s Jazz and Blues Band". But he’s best known for his hard hitting, high energy Rock drumming, and has been the drummer in legendary British rock ...
Russell Gilbrook Interview
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode, we interview Russell Gilbrook, a UK Drummer, who started learning the drums when he was only four, he was depping West End shows at the age of 12 and touring Europe with Alan Price (of the Animals) when he was only 18. He performed on pop recordings with the likes of John Farnham, 5 Star, Boy Meets Girl, before joining “Chris Barber’s Jazz and Blues Band". But he’s best known for his hard hitting, high energy Rock drumming, and has been the drummer in legendary British rock ...
Russell Gilbrook - Uriah Heep Drummer
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, we interview Russell Gilbrook, a UK Drummer, who started learning the drums when he was only four, he was depping West End shows at the age of 12 and touring Europe with Alan Price (of the Animals) when he was only 18. He performed on pop recordings with the likes of John Farnham, 5 Star, Boy Meets Girl, before joining “Chris Barber’s Jazz and Blues Band". But he’s best known for his hard hitting, high energy Rock drumming, and has been the drummer in legendary British rock ...
Emily Lynn Interview
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, we interview Emily Lynn, a UK Female vocalist and pianist, who has worked performed and recorded with the band Thunder, and has also shared the stage with the likes of Dame Cleo Laine, Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran. For the last ten years, she has been touring with The Australian Pink Floyd Show, performing in countless Arenas in London, Europe, America and Canada. Special thanks to Emily Lynn for being our guest in this episode. If you'd lik...
Emily Lynn - Vocalist with Aussie Pink Floyd
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, we interview Emily Lynn, a UK Female vocalist and pianist, who has worked performed and recorded with the band Thunder, and has also shared the stage with the likes of Dame Cleo Laine, Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran. For the last ten years, she has been touring with The Australian Pink Floyd Show, performing in countless Arenas in London, Europe, America and Canada. Special thanks to Emily Lynn for being our guest in this episode. If you'd lik...
Great Gig in the Sky - Emily Lynn Interview
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, we interview Emily Lynn, a UK Female vocalist and pianist, who has worked performed and recorded with the band Thunder, and has also shared the stage with the likes of Dame Cleo Laine, Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran. For the last ten years, she has been touring with The Australian Pink Floyd Show, performing in countless Arenas in London, Europe, America and Canada. Special thanks to Emily Lynn for being our guest in this episode. If you'd lik...
John Summerton - Guitarist and Vocalist with Flintlock & The Rubettes
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, we interview John Summerton, guitarist and vocalist from the 70s TV band Flintlock, current guitarist of The Rubettes, and owner of Basildon Studios and Music Academy. Special thanks to John Summerton for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about John then please check out his social links below: Follow John on Facebook Follow John on Instagram Songs and Albums mentioned in this Podcast The Very Best of Steely Dan (including "Reeling in the Y...
John Summerton Interview
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode, we interview John Summerton, guitarist and vocalist from the 70s TV band Flintlock, current guitarist of The Rubettes, and owner of Basildon Studios and Music Academy. Special thanks to John Summerton for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about John then please check out his social links below: Follow John on Facebook Follow John on Instagram Songs and Albums mentioned in this Podcast The Very Best of Steely Dan (including "Reeling in the Y...
Reeling in the Years - John Summerton Interview
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, we interview John Summerton, guitarist and vocalist from the 70s TV band Flintlock, current guitarist of The Rubettes, and owner of Basildon Studios and Music Academy. Special thanks to John Summerton for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about John then please check out his social links below: Follow John on Facebook Follow John on Instagram Songs and Albums mentioned in this Podcast The Very Best of Steely Dan (including "Reeling in the Y...
Series One Trailer
August 18, 2020 21:00 - 40 seconds - 513 KBWelcome to “Talk to the Band”, a new podcast for anyone who is passionate about contemporary music. Each episode, we talk to band members and session musicians who have toured and recorded with ‘household’ name bands and artists. You’ll not only learn about their career and who they’ve performed with, but find out who they really are, what music has influenced them, how they started in music, hear gossip and tales from the road and stage, and find out what they’re currently working on, an...