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 --

Benny Bizzie is new to the stage, but he isn't wasting any time in getting comfortable there. There is a zeal to his demeanour that seems to go all the way back to his start in taking music seriously, as we learn in his debut episode on the podcast. You can find out more about him online at: -- https://www.instagram.com/bennybizzie -- https://www.bennybizzie.com/ -- Thank you Benny for your time, thank you all for listening, let me know what you think, and I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --

Duncan and Danny from See Thru Hands were kind enough to talk to me before their show at Paper Dress Vintage. We talk about how they came together, how things have gone so far, and how this band is different from the previous bands they've been in. I had a great time talking to them, and an even better time at the show they played. You can find more on See Thru Hands at -- https://www.instagram.com/seethruhands -- https://www.soundcloud.com/seethruhands -- https://www.facebook.com/seethruhands -- . Thank you to Duncan, Danny, and the whole band, and thank you to Phil for putting this band on my radar in the first place. And of course, thank you all for listening, enjoy the snippet of the show that I put at the end, and I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --

Last week was a busy one, but not necessarily in all the ways that I wanted it to be. Lots of episodes were recorded, lots of newcomers were brought to the podcast, but there wasn't much done on my own music. All this and more is discussed herein, as well as the all-important Top 10 Episode Chart. Thank you for listening, let me know what you think, and I'll catch you one the next one. -- Take Care --

Honey McKenna stole the show at the open mic on Sunday, with a voice so powerful it didn't need a microphone. She was kind enough to talk to me afterwards about where that voice comes from and where she wants it to take her. A talent that feels most at home on stage, you can find her online at -- https://www.instagram.com/honeybmckenna -- and that Spotlight PIN she mentioned is 6771-5649-8697. Thank you Honey, thank you all for listening, let me know what you think, and I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --