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 --

Nicole's art form of choice is her dancing, but she isn't looking for an audience to watch her work. For her it's much more personal, and considering this podcast is mostly filled with people who have something to promote, I thought it would be interesting to hear from someone who isn't looking for a stage. Thank you Nicole for your time, thank you all for listening, and I'll catch you on the next one. -- Take Care --

Moon Williams graced me with his presence once again, this time to continue his story and also to ruminate on his career as a whole. I remain enormously grateful to Moon for his time and his candour, and I look forward to seeing many more of his performances in the future. Thank you all for listening, let me know what you think, and I'll catch you on the next one -- Take Care --

Gimel Hooper was the surprise headliner at last night's open mic, and since he was only in town for a short period of time I simply had to seize my chance to talk with him. This is a talk with someone who has spent a lifetime honing and appreciating their craft, which is why they can speak in such riveting detail about what it is they do. You can find Gimel online at: -- www.instagram.com/gimels_media/ -- as well as: -- www.instagram.com/friday_night_live_comedy/ -- Thank you Gimel, and thank you all for listening. -- Take Care --

Mary C. Parker performed her comedy at one of my open mics for the first time maybe an hour before we had this chat. After seeing her perform, and talking to her for this episode, I really hope it won't be the last time we cross paths. You can find more of her online at: -- www.instagram.com/maryc.parker/ -- and her improv group at: -- www.hooplaimpro.com/BAME -- Thank you Mary for your time, and thank you all for listening. -- Take Care --

Pete Buckley's enthusiasm for performing is growing exponentially, and I'm very grateful that I could play a part in his return to music. Thank you for talking to me Pete, and here's a video of that first performance at The King's Head in Bayswater: -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPcbzl3yreE -- (Edit 12-08-19: You can also find him on the following links -- https://www.starnow.co.nz/profile/?m_id=2243180 -- https://www.soundcloud.com/user-986598723 -- ) -- Take Care --

On this episode I speak to a bunch of the performers from Elliott Smith's birthday party, to find out more about how they all came upon his music. My guests are: -- Symbol Soup -- www.instagram.com/symbolsoup -- | Max Bloom from the band Yuck -- www.instagram.com/yuckband -- | Ben Fox Smith -- www.instagram.com/ben_fox_smith -- | Georgia Maria -- www.instagram.com/georgiamariauk -- | Pilgrims' Dream -- www.instagram.com/pilgrimsdream -- | and Aaron King of King Casio -- www.instagram.com/kingcasioband -- Thank you all for talking to me, and for being part of such a memorable night. And thank you for listening (hello to any newcomers who might have found me through Elliott Smith). -- Take Care --