Angelica is that rare type of person who won't just dream the dream, but they'll put in the work to achieve it. Coming from Hungary to London to pursue a career in music, she has already accomplished a lot since she has been here. I was very happy to hear her story for this episode, and if you'd like to hear more from her then you can find her at -- https://www.instagram.com/angie_and_the_practical_cats -- and -- https://www.soundcloud.com/angie_sokol -- Thank you Angie for talking to me, thank you all for listening, and I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --

Tony Wiseguy is an American comedian who specializes in parody songs. Since 2006 he's been twisting classic songs to fit new narratives, and I can honestly say he is the first performer of this style that I've had at any of my open mic nights. You can find his work at -- www.amiright.com -- and you can find him at -- https://www.instagram.com/tony.wiseguy -- . Acting, comedy, music, this is a man of many talents. Thank you Tony for talking to me, and thank you all for listening. I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --

Jamie Jones is another newcomer to the podcast, and another promising performer at the open mic nights. He says he's fairly new to performing in this way, but he has a talent and tenacity about him that makes me think he is definitely someone to watch. And should you find yourself wanting to do just that, then you can find him at -- https://www.instagram.com/itsjamiejones -- Thank you Jamie for your time, thank you all for listening, and I'll catch you on the next one -- Take Care --

Charli Fletcher is creative to her core. She also has a very busy schedule, which is why I am particularly grateful that we could catch up to record this episode. As well as hearing her walk us through her creative career, you can also hear her song "Honey Queen" at the end of this episode. And if you find yourself wanting to know more, you can find her at: -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfuFu0OjREVSifaTJRNoljA -- https://www.instagram.com/charliiamlegend -- Thank you for joining me Charli (and for the kind words at the end), thank you all for listening, and I'll catch you on the next one -- Take Care --

The Word are Paul and Simon; two fantastic musicians in the early stages of this particular combo. On their debut with the podcast not only do I get to learn more about one of my favourite open mic groups, but I am also given the honour of sharing their song "Chaser", which you can hear at the end of this episode. When they have a more concrete presence online I'll be sure to share a link to it here, so watch this space. But in the meantime, enjoy this episode and their music. Thank you Simon and Paul for your time, thank you all for listening, and I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --

Sorry I'm late. Check out these songs: -- Zoey Lily - Without A Word -- https://open.spotify.com/album/0yhTWUCNlyNkjOE8LLZTOM?si=YV0QXV7hTjGTwr03HsDleg -- Nielsen Reaveley - Either Side Of The Globe -- https://open.spotify.com/album/4nBfn8ALW1ybiy2qKIs2zX?si=sy5JR58-St-63hbBXIGXIw -- Loux - Slow It Down -- https://open.spotify.com/album/64VmtAoBcXJI4M0nhLFuDa?si=bJiYA3XfSbSTbwnY8L8VcQ -- Thank you all for listening, and I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --

Alex Miles has been the sound engineer at two of my shows at Roadtrip and The Workshop, and he's an absolute delight every time. At both soundchecks he's been the only person in the room who hasn't had an episode on my podcast, but that won't be the case next time. Now you can all see exactly why I think he's such a lovely guy. Here are some links to some of the projects he mentioned -- https://theteenagemarket.co.uk/ -- https://arctangent.co.uk/ -- https://www.instagram.com/alpascal1 -- https://youngmusiciansworkshop.co.uk -- and you can find his photography at -- https://www.instagram.com/alex_miles_ --  Thanks Alex, and thank you all for listening. -- Take Care --

In case you can't tell from my voice in this episode, Marina is my favourite person in the world, because she came to my show. But she didn't just come to my show, she came without knowing anyone else there or any of the artists performing, but because she thought the event name sounded cool so she decided to take a chance. That has been me many times in the past - including a few times on this podcast, back when I would go to shows more often to interview people - so it thrills me to no end to know that someone thought to do the same for my show. So thank you Marina, and thank you for talking to me on this podcast too. You are the best! These are some of the music events that she mentioned in this episode: -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joes-jam-sessions-tickets-65577607389 -- http://www.aintnothinbut.co.uk/ -- http://troybar.co.uk/ -- And thank you all for listening too, I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --

Sham Gabr is a man on a mission, and he's wasting no time in playing as many stages as he can. By the time this episode goes online he will have left the UK, but I hope this can serve as a time capsule of that time Sham came to London town and made his mark on the open mic circuit. You can find more from him online here: -- https://www.shamgabrmusic.com/ -- https://www.instagram.com/shamgabrmusic -- Thank you Sham for talking to me, thank you all for listening, and I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --

Kin Soul wants change, and she's willing to go the distance to make it happen. On her debut with the podcast she makes it clear that she isn't happy with the status quo, but this feels less like a rant and more like a manifesto. She is specific, she is passionate, and she's serious. You're going to want to be on her team, and you can do so by finding her online at: -- https://www.instagram.com/kinsoulartist -- https://www.facebook.com/kinsoulartist -- Thank you Kin Soul for your time, thank you all for listening, and I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care -- And here are the links to find out more about Natalie Crichlow, may she rest in peace: -- www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/08/15…t-bed-barbados/ -- www.gofundme.com/f/NatalieCrichlow-Justice --