This episode we talk to Fierce Beer supremo Dave Grant about the origins of Fierce, getting started, expansion and how the collabs with Aberdeen FC and rock legends Rush came about.

Also on the menu is Pete Townsend birthday, Trump v The Boss, Six Nations kick off 2026, Reviews of Arcade Fire and Billy Nomates albums and a live review of Michael Schenker in Glasgow, thanks for listening.

This episode our star guest are Big Special who are about to head off on tour around the UK supporting the Pixies. We speak to Joe and Callum about enhanced version of there debut album, touring with the Pixies and Irish surnames. They also drop a hint about new Sleaford Mods album. Also up for discussion this week is the Donald, Kneecap, The Pope and reviews of Self Esteem and Car Seat Headrest, enjoy.

Its 2025 and we kick off the year with a bumper episode. We cover Trump and his buddy Elon, Omagh Enquiry, Six Nations kick off, Neymar, reviews of Thin Lizzy and Mogwai new albums along with a live review of ace Rush taribute band Moving Pictures. And if thats not enough we have a chat with Ash drummer Rick McMurray who talks us through his 2024 with fav albums, plans for 2025 for Ash and side project Burned As Witches. Phew, grab a brew put your feet up and have a listen.

Bit of a festive special this episode. We have a double bill of Steven Milne talking about Little Kicks festive gig in Aberdeen and the state of gigs and shows in the City, then if thats not enough we get him to run through his favourite albums and songs of 2024. Happy Christmas from Michael and Terry.

Its a Live Music special this week. Terry caught up with Dublin band Sprints before their gig in Glasgow SWG3 and we review Kneecap , Fontaines DC and Sleaford Mods gigs. Enjoy.

Its 40 years since the release of Do They Know It's Xmas! and this episode features #BandAid trustee & irrepressible music biz legend John Kennedy - he talks about his stellar career representing the #StoneRoses and #RichardAshcroft & his role in #ABBA #MammaMia. John has just released is book "Just For One Hour" which chronicles his career and its just amazing. He currently manages Richard Ashcroft who has just been announced as the soundtrack for the John Lewis 2024 Christmas Advert, listen and enjoy.

The Boys are Back in Town and this pod we are all over the new album from the Cure (which is fantastic), Kneecap movie which seems to be getting loads of award nominations, the return of Trump , the sad loss of Quincy Jones plus live reviews of PSB, Gaz Coombes and more

This week we are joined by friend of the pod and member of Aberdeen band Pages , Jack Lovie. Jack will be reviewing probably the two hottest gigs in town when he saw Jack White on his no name tour in Liverpool and then the very next night Chappell Roan in Glasgow. And if two gigs are not enough Terry went to see Snow Patrols hometown gig in the Ulster Hall, Belfast. We also take a spin around the weeks news covering (last time promise) Oasis, Liams performance at the Joshua fight, Universal shafting of superfans, album reviews of David Gilmour and Mercury Rev and PSB upcoming instore at Chameleon.

Lots to cover this week...We cover the hot of the press news that Oasis are back with a world tour in 2025. Four Idle Hands will sort you out with tickets for the Warm Up Gigs in Banchory Town Hall. We cover the Fringe By The Sea as Michael went to see Ash/Idlewild and HoneyBlood, Terrys went to the Fringe and we both went to see Alien Rommulus and Kneecap The Movie so we review all of that. and last but not least a review of Fontaines DC new album "Romance", thanks for listening.

** - tickets are only offered if warm up shows are in Banchory Town Hall, Aberdeenshire

This episode we talk to Mikey and Darren from North East band Indian Red Lopez who release there first album in 10 years "Results Of My Dreaming" on 1st August 2024. You will be able to buy the vinyl from the bands Bandcamp page and stream on all usual platforms, its well worth your time.

Also on the pod we talk about the Donald, Euros, Bob Dylan edinburgh gigs, Rory Gallaghers guitar up for sale and live reviews of The National at Edinburgh Castle and Nils Frahm at the Usher Hall.

Thanks for listening.