Beautiful People - Friends of Big Country

Big Country fans are not just fans, they're family. In this series, fans come out from behind their keyboards so we can get to know the faces behind the names. 

This episode was originally broadcast live on The Great Divide Podcast group on 26th May 2019.  For live and interactive episodes be sure to follow The Great Divide. 

Jaimin is a Big Country fan with a passion for music and a fascinating life, especially in his career as an archaeologist. 

Great to chat Jaimin! 

This episode and many more are available from the Beautiful People Vidcast YouTube Archive. 

This episode was originally broadcast live on The Great Divide Podcast group on 8th May 2019.  

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Allan Glen is a music journalist and author of the book "Stuart Adamson - In A Big Country".    

You can purchase a copy of the book HERE.

 From his fascinating insights as a fan of the post punk era and growing up in Dunfermline to achieving his goal of writing a book about Stuart Adamson, Allan's story is one not to be missed.   

Thanks Allan!

Big Country fans are not just fans, they're family. 

This episode was originally broadcast live on The Great Divide Podcast group on 28th April 2019.

For live and interactive episodes be sure to join The Great Divide group.

Johnnie is the man behind Irish Big Country cover band, Angle Park. 

Find out more about Angle Park at their facebook page.

He chats about his love of the band, his inspiration behind forming the tribute band, and playing in front of Big Country bass player, Tony Butler. 

Thanks for the opportunity to have a chat Johnnie! 

Keep on rockin'!

Big Country guitarist Bruce Watson interviewed on the "Dreams Stay With You" tour of the UK in 2011.   

This is interesting to look back on with the hindsight of the direction the band would go after this tour.

You can catch the video version of this interview on YouTube.

This episode was originally broadcast live on the 31st March 2019 via The Great Divide Podcast facebook group. Join the group for exclusive access to new and interactive content. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegreatdivide/   

Tony Butler was the bass guitarist for Big Country between 1982 - 2012.   In this in-depth conversation, Tony speaks about his childhood, his early musical influences, his work with Pete Townsend and Mark Brzezicki, his time with Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders, his time with Big Country, his departure from the band and his solo career.   

Many thanks for taking the time to chat with Beautiful People Tony!  

Tony's website is at https://www.tonybutlertb.co.uk/   

Subscribe to Tony's Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMAXc8QJtWe9q5mJf40PDVw   

Be sure to check out The Great Divide Podcast for in-depth and comprehensive examination of all things Big Country. http://www.bigcountrypodcast.com/    

The video version of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/Q3J81h-Vr6w 

Big Country fans are more than fans, we're family. 

This episode was originally broadcast live on the 17th March 2019 via The Great Divide Podcast facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegreatdivide/

Ayelet is one of Big Country fandom's most geographically interesting places, Israel. 

She speaks about the time pop was introduced into that country in the 70's, shares some of her favorite albums both Big Country and other artists, and tries very hard to coerce her husband to perform a live impromptu musical jam.

Ever wondered what it's like being a BC fan in such a non-mainstream area? Well find out here.

Thanks for coming on Ayelet!

Be sure to check out The Great Divide Podcast for in-depth and comprehensive examination of all things Big Country. http://www.bigcountrypodcast.com/

The Vidcast version of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/B3O4BRrZraw

Big Country fans are more than fans, we're family. 

This episode was originally broadcast live on the 3rd March 2019 via The Great Divide Podcast facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegreatdivide/

Stuart Menzies is based in Big Country homeland Dunfermline and runs the very popular Big Country Trading post. https://www.facebook.com/groups/bigcountrytradingpost/

Thanks for chatting Stuart! We just love that accent!!

Be sure to check out The Great Divide Podcast for in-depth and comprehensive examination of all things Big Country. http://www.bigcountrypodcast.com/

The vidcast version of this episode is available at the Beautiful People Vidcast Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_4Yq0AaGmxoI19s0w7Slg

This episode was originally broadcast live on The Great Divide facebook group on 17th February 2019. 

Alan is a Texas based fan who listens so intensely to his music he takes notes as he listens, giving him some in-depth insights and observations that are fascinating to share.   

WARNING - This episode also contains a brief discussion on another mutual obsession between the guest and interviewer..... Doctor Who!!   

Anoraks on standby!  

Be sure to catch the Great Divide Podcast at http://www.bigcountrypodcast.com/

This episode was originally broadcast live on The Great Divide Podcast group on 27th January 2019. 

Born in Columbia, José is a Big Country fan and musician based in Montreal, Canada.  

Click here to access his music. 

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This episode was originally streamed live on The Great Divide facebook group on 13th January, 2019.  

It's "King" of the Bogans, the Potty-Mouthed Quiz-master, the most devoted (obsessed) down under Big Country fan, Andy Inkster!   

Andy's insanely comprehensive Big Country youtube channel is at https://www.youtube.com/user/BC1000stars 

He is also the administrator of one of the biggest fan groups on the internet, Through A Big Country. 

He has a thing or two to say.   

Thanks Andy!!  

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