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Chat includes: streaming vs. vinyl (vs. napster); Bonamassa and the Rory G renaissance; and which Led Zep album is the best.

ALBUMS:

• Joe Bonamassa - The Spirit of Rory (Live from Cork)

• Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram - Live in London

• Pat Fulgoni Experience - Pat Fulgoni Experience

• Khruangbin - Con Todo El Mundo

• Dire Straits - Communique

• Led Zeppelin - III

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Our interview with the delicious Niall Kingdom of Sheffield's unicorn mash-up Santiago Kings, as well as Deltanau, Spiral Navigators, and Black Thunder Revue. Long-time friend of ours, Hugh and Sam are both former members of Santiago Kings.

Chat includes: playing in multiple bands at once; quick-fire questions; and nerdy bass convo.

Check out Santiago Kings latest single 'Pro Patria Mori': https://open.spotify.com/track/1z8hCXvSNpvFsmxEr8lrZU?si=5f6c9eb5623449c8

Keep an eye out for future gigs and releases from Deltanaut: https://deltanaut.bandcamp.com/

Go see Spiral Navigators in their natural habitat of a hazy festival: https://www.facebook.com/spiralnavigators

And finally, go listen to Sheffield blues rock stalwarts Black Thunder Revue:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zpcnIPJU3wxTPaMrL99j7

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Chat includes: what's the point of music videos, going to see Samantha Fish & Zac Schulze Gang live in York, and drunken Blackpool nights singing Alice Armstrong's "Speed-dial".

PLAYLIST:

• Ezra Collective - You Can't Steal My Joy

• Samantha Fish - Paper Doll

• Alice Armstrong - Fury & Euphoria EP

• Black Thunder Revue - Can't Take a Hint (Taste of Honey Compilation)

• The Doors - The Doors

• Rory Gallagher - Live in Europe

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Our interview with the fabulous Jody Davies of Sheffield's southern rock darlings The Fargo Railroad Co. Long-time friends of ours, the band gave us one of first gigs at The Greystones way back in 2019. We recorded this interview just after Fargo's extensive nationwide tour with Hayseed Dixie.

Chat includes: Tom and Jody fawning over Jason Isbell's Southeastern, which Cocker is best - Joe or Jarvis, and the art of songwriting.

Check out Fargo's brilliant new record "IV" which you can order from their website: https://fargorailroad.co/

Check out Jody's solo album "No Need To Panic": https://open.spotify.com/album/6fpzCTm2OyNdu0hajds6Hk

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Chat includes: WTF is "post-rock", roadies maintaining incense burners, and Hendrix vs. Clapton.

PLAYLIST:

• Explosions in the Sky - The Earth is not a Cold Dead Place

• Gary Clarke Jr. - Gary Clarke Jr. (Live)

• Atomic Rooster - Circle the Sun

• The Fargo Railroad Co. - Sharing the Load (Live at the Cross Scythes)

• Jimi Hendrix - Blue Wild Angel (Live at the Isle of Wight Festival)

• Eric Clapton - Just One Night (Live)

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Our first (!) 'On The Record' interview sees Steph Ashcroft in the Thread Shed; vocalist and guitarist for the UK Blues Federation Emerging Band of the Year 2026 "WHISKY FLOWERS".

https://thewhiskyflowers.com/

This episode features:

• Side A/Side B: Sam and Tom battle out a modern album, an independent album, and a classic album, to get a track on the ultimate playlist.

  Credits:
  - Leon Bridges - Coming Home
  - Gabriels - Angels and Queens
  - Muireann Bradley - I Kept These Old Blues
  - William the Conqueror - Excuse Me While I Vanish
  - Santana - Santana I
  - B.B. King - Live at the Regal

• Steph (Whisky Flowers) Goes On The Record: a chat about all things Whisky Flowers as well as a 'quick fire' round [full interview available on Patreon]

Please excuse some teething technical difficulties with Steph's interview. Luckily, you can hear everything she says clearly!

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A bonus (pilot) episode! This time testing out our feature 'Between the Grooves' where we dig deep on a favourite album. This week, DeWolff's incredible "Muscle Shoals". A must-have contemporary album from the Netherlands' finest.

DeWolff is an explosive Dutch psychedelic blues-rock trio formed in 2007 by teenage brothers Pablo (guitar/vocals) and Luka van de Poel (drums/vocals) with Robin Piso (Hammond organ). Known for their high-energy, vintage-inspired sound and prolific, road-hardened style, they have released 10 albums and won the Edison Award for 'Best Rock' in 2019.

https://www.dewolff.nu

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Our first attempt at a pilot didn't record... so here is our (second) first pilot episode of "Lightning Threads presents... On the Record!" including:

- SIDE A / SIDE B - Sam & Tom battle it out for a song on the ultimate playlist.
- WHAT'S ON - a run down of some tours that caught our eye in March 2026.

Credits:
Charles Bradley - "Changes"
The War on Drugs - "I Don't Live Here Anymore"
Dom Martin - "Buried Alive"
Free - "Fire and Water"
Bill Withers - "Live at Carnegie Hall"

Upcoming tours:
Samantha Fish 'Paper Doll Tour' + The Zac Schulze Gang
Tickets: https://samanthafish.com/#tour

Hayseed Dixie + The Fargo Railroad Co.
Tickets: https://hayseed-dixie.com/tour-dates/

Broadstairs Blues Bash 2026
Web: https://www.broadstairsbluesbash.com/