In this episode, it’s a family affair as David is joined by his dad Phil Lennon and brother Marc Lennon at WHEN Studios for a deep dive into pub gigs, live music, and the heartbeat of Australian pub culture.

From first ever pub gigs, to catching Queen live from row D, the Lennon trio swap stories about the golden era of pub bands, the slow fade into DJ sets and pokies, and why there’s hope for a new summer of live music.

They also share their own band tales, uncover the origins of WHEN Studios, and debate the “perfect number of beers”

In This Episode

• Pub gig nostalgia — first concerts, favourite venues, and chaotic band stories.
• The state of live music in pubs today — pokies vs. performers, the comeback trend, and how tribute bands fill the void.
• Roadtrip pubs across Australia — from Victor Harbour to Beechworth, and the towns still keeping live music alive.
• Listener Mail – Austin’s $6 Reschs tip sparks a full-blown beer maths debate.
• Pub Quiz – Cold Chisel, AC/DC, Powderfinger, Kylie — can the Lennons keep up?
• Last Drinks – What venues we’d bring back, and what we’re each the “master of.”

Tapped In (What’s On At Your Local)

• The Townie (Newtown, NSW) – Live local vibes and $6 happy hour schooners. @thetownienewtown
  
  
• Rosemount Hotel (Perth, WA) – Great food deals, $15 pizza & jugs, big live stage. @rosemounthotel
  
  

Other venues mentioned: 

Hibernian Hotel Beechworth - Great beers and Dad's medical assistance
St Mary’s Leagues Club • The Lookout (Scarborough) • Blacktown RSL • Pump House Sydney • Jolly Frog Hotel • Seven Hills Hotel • Beechworth Hotel (Tanswells) • Bridge Road Brewers • Barracks on Barracks • Mildura Hotel • Victor Harbour pubs

The Bands

• Marc - Amberdown, Young Lennon 
• Phil - Johnson's Bridge, Thru The Lens, Love Child
• Dave - Thru The Lens

Chapters (Auto-Generated)

00:00
Introduction to Pub Gigs and Family Connections

02:48
Memorable First Pub Gigs

05:36
Evolution of Live Music Venues

08:48
The Impact on Live Music

11:30
Current Trends in Live Music

14:48
Exploring Regional Venues

17:43
Listener Recommendations and Tips

20:34
The Perfect Number of Beers

23:29
Pub Quiz and Trivia

29:20
Closing Thoughts on Live Music

📍 Recorded at: WHEN Studios – Sydney, NSW
🍺 Proudly supported by: Oasis Brewing Co – @oasisbrewingco
• oasisbrewing.com.au

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon

Website: chatontap.com

🎸 Support your local gigs. Buy the ticket. Drink the beer. Keep the music alive.

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com