Lenny Conroy has been promoting gigs on the Isle of Man for over 20 years, with acts ranging from indie artists at the very start of their career to huge names like Sinead O'Connor and Brian Wilson.

He's also been a keen supporter of the local music scene, encouraging new young Manx acts such as Back Door Slam before Davy Knowles become an international star, sharing stages with the likes of Joe Satriani.

In this special programme, Lenny reminisces and shares some of his favourite music moments with Christy - who he's also worked with for many years. 

Gyp Buggane popped in to chat about a new "13th Pillar" album, to reminisce about gig days gone by and more - along with musical pal Bonz from "The Psychedelic Rottweillers", who have reformed after 32 years for a joint gig later this month (full chat)

About 10 years ago, our very own Christy D was flabbergasted to be invited to open for one of her musical heroes, Scott Matthews at a gig in the Peel Centenary Centre. 

Now, with the Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter set to return to these shores at the weekend, she chats with him in her capacity as a radio hound. And just about manages to keep her wits about her... Just about.

We find out about his most recent album - an acoustic reimagining of his last electronica-themed release - also about his latest tour, his future plans and That Time he spent on a beach in Cornwall with the multi-award winning actor Guy Pearce, wearing nothing but his pants. 

Find tickets for Scott's gig, Saturday 18th Nov at the Villa here: Scott Matthews (villagaiety.com) The night will start with a set by Christine Collister. 

There's a new BIG live event hitting Ramsey next weekend, Nov 18th, as the guys from Ultimate Productions start a new music venture at the Mountain View studios. Organiser Justin McMullin stopped by the Live Lounge with musician Nathan Thompson to tell us more. Tickets available here: Sat Night LIVE - "ROCKETMAX"

Jeff Jepson's new album 'Meaning Waves' is out now. He stopped by the studio to tell us about it, play some songs from the record and also to play live - one of his own and also a superb cover of a song made famous by Aretha Franklin.

Judging by the photo, he clearly felt like a right winner :) 

Riffs and Quids have joined forces to celebrate the wealth of musical talent here on the Island, as they launch their new Songwriters competition. First heat is this Friday (Nov 3rd) with heats right through to the final on Dec 1st. Andy Saunders and Chris Cole joined Christy to tell her more, along with musicians Matt Kelly, Steph Chambers and Harry Roe, who each played one of their own original songs live. 

Multi-genre group Dusty Plankton launch their brand new album, WHALE NOISES FOR THE ELECTRONICALLY BLIND, tonight at the Rovers Return. 

But before the gig, Christian, Al, Seb, Jonny and Nell took the time to pop in to see Christy in the Live Lounge to tell us all about it - and to share some excellent Firsts.

Christy finds out about the musical project 'Empire Of', a duo comprising a singing poet and a multi instrumentalist producer. Using vintage equipment and retro sounds, Georgia and Cosmic make dark, dreamy, trippy sounds that are perfect for these shortening days.

Despite one member only  being 15, new group Crawlboard have already cemented themselves on the scene as a real Band To Watch. Their debut single 'Is It You?' is accomplished, mature and very much Their Sound. Members Bram, Leo and Conrad joined Christy to tell us more about their music, their plans and more.

Christy celebrates the thriving trad scene on the Island, catching up with Ruth Keggin about her international tour with harpist Rachel Hair, we also have new music from the youth supergroup Scran, we hear about a songwriting contest linked to the Cooish Manx Language Festival and the lead single from Davy Knowles' new acoustic album - all of which makes for a folk'in good show!