During Pride Festival I was particularly struck by the speech given by Peter Tatchell on behalf of the Peter Tatchell Foundation. They are a group that - in their words - seeks to promote and protect the human rights of individuals, communities and nations, in the UK and internationally. What caught my attention most about Peter's speech was who he had with him on stage: Espoir from Cameroon and Solomon from Uganda. As a Ugandan I must admit that I am only vaguely aware of how bad the conditions are for LGBT+ people there. Both Solomon and Espoir were kind enough to share the appalling truth of their experiences back home that have lead them to seek asylum in the UK. Their stories are at times uncomfortable to hear, but it is important that their voices are heard. Thank you - from the bottom of my heart - to Espoir, Peter, and Solomon for taking the time to talk to me. If what you hear in this episode moves you at all, please take the time to learn more about their work at -- https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/ -- And my shout out for these episodes is the next Black Malt Bottle Share Club event which is happening on Sunday 22nd July at Merchants Tap in Hackney Wick. The focus of this event will be on Mental Health and Safe Drinking. Check out -- https://www.instagram.com/black_malt -- for more details. Thanks for listening. Please consider donating to my Patreon page -- https://www.patreon.com/saddestnightout -- to help me build what SADDESTNIGHTOUT can become. All I'm asking for is £1 a month. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

Keeana Kee is a pop music performer originally from Latvia. After meeting and performing with her at one of my open mic nights, she invited me to perform with her at the London Pride Festival on the Women's stage. I had never done anything like this before, and I am incredibly grateful to both Keeana and her wife and manager Alana for inviting me to join them on this amazing occasion. In this episode you will hear me talk to Jenn Shahid - one of the people responsible for making this whole event possible - and you will hear a bit of my performance with Keeana too. Thank you to everyone for your time, it was a fantastic day. Keeana Kee: -- https://www.twitter.com/keeanakee -- Jenn Shahid: -- https://www.instagram.com/jennshahid -- Pride Festival: -- https://prideinlondon.org/womens-stage-in-partnership-with-diva/ -- And my shout out for these episodes is the next Black Malt Bottle Share Club event which is happening on Sunday 22nd July at Merchants Tap in Hackney Wick. The focus of this event will be on Mental Health and Safe Drinking. Check out -- https://www.instagram.com/black_malt -- for more details. Thanks for listening. Please consider donating to my Patreon page -- https://www.patreon.com/saddestnightout -- to help me build what SADDESTNIGHTOUT can become. All I'm asking for is £1 a month. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

The conversation in this episode is with Kirsty Clarke who is a very evidently enthusiastic performer and creator. I'm very grateful to her for her time, and you can find out more about her and her work here: -- https://www.facebook.com/Kirsty.Clarke.Beating.Hearts -- And today's shoutouts include: FUR, who have a new single out called What Would I Do. -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXZyDGwzfAc -- https://soundcloud.com/furfurfur -- Keeana Kee, who is performing as part of the London Pride event today. She'll be at The Women's Stage in Leicester Square at 16:45, and I'll be drumming with her. -- https://twitter.com/keeanakee -- And there's a chance that The Strokes are playing in London tonight. I wouldn't know if it wasn't for Lou who is - to my knowledge - THE number one fan of The Strokes. -- https://twitter.com/shesfixing -- And instead of original music from me at the end, today's episode ends with an original piece by an artist named Jason. Hopefully I'll get a link to their music next time we cross paths. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout -- Take Care.

I've been meaning to catch up with Michael for a while, and he was well worth the wait. Our conversation in this episode was recorded outside The Waiting Room in Stoke Newington, where he was about to perform with his band Factory Seconds. You can find out more about that band here: -- https://www.instagram.com/factory2ndsband -- https://soundcloud.com/factory2ndsband -- Also on the bill were: Pristine Babe -- https://www.instagram.com/pristine_babe -- Graceland -- https://www.instagram.com/graceland_band -- Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout -- Take Care.

This one's coming to you from The Reliance pub on Old Street. After the show was over I managed to score a quick chat with Raf and Diana, who can be found at the following: Raf: -- https://www.instagram.com/palomohevilla -- Diana: -- https://www.instagram.com/dienne.deon -- And the shout out for today goes to friends of the podcast: Stairway To Kevin - -- https://www.stairwaytokevin.com -- Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout -- Nigeria still win Best Kit.

Today's episode, my 18th recorded from an open mic, isn't from one of my own nights. This time I am at Roadtrip and The Workshop on Old Street. They have an open mic every Monday, and on this episode I talk to a few of the performers from last night's show, as well as the person that runs the show. But first The shout outs on this episode are Elizabeth Uviebinené and Yomi Adegoke. They are the authors of the book "Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible" which is due out on Monday 2nd July. You can find out more at https://www.twitter.com/slayinyourlane And the guests on today's episode are: Cookie -- https://www.instagram.com/cookielanes -- Rob -- https://www.instagram.com/pilgrimsdream -- Fern -- https://www.instagram.com/foxpalmer -- Thank you to everyone for talking to me, and for putting on a great show. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout -- Still a longer episode, but I'm working on it.

Riding solo again on this one, and giving you a tour of the "studio". It's been a very long time since I recorded some actual music, so on today's episode I break that drought. It's a bit of a detailed tour through my tools and my process but hopefully it makes sense. And who knows, maybe someone who listens to this might learn something, or even better someone might be able to teach me something. Oh, can't forget today's shout outs: Joshua Lloyd and his mission to amass a #JLArmy: -- https://www.twitter.com/realjoshualloyd -- Factory Seconds have released a new single called "The Sleepwalkers", and they are playing The Waiting Room on Wednesday 27th June: -- https://www.twitter.com/factory2ndsband -- Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout -- The vocal is still too quiet. Sigh.

This episode would not physically exist without the generosity of Starcrawler, hence the title. I saw them support Foo Fighters at London Stadium as part of their guestlist. It was the most surreal live music experience I've ever had. I mean, Shaun Keaveny was there! I ramble for what is quite possibly my longest intro yet, so skip to 19:00 to get to the conversations. The first of which is with Jo and Cath who are two very enthusiastic fans of Foo Fighters, and then with Shaun Keaveny who hosts the breakfast show on BBC 6 Music. Thank you to Cath ( -- https://www.instagram.com/lady_catherine_turner/ -- ), Jo ( -- https://www.twitter.com/jojotomo -- ), Shaun Keaveny ( -- https://www.twitter.com/shaunwkeaveny -- ), and of course: STARCRAWLER ( -- https://www.starcrawlermusic.com -- ). Also hello to Slaves ( -- https://www.youareallslaves.com -- ) and Free Money ( -- https://en-gb.facebook.com/FreeMoneyLovers/ -- ) who I managed to bump into at the show as well. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout -- Thank You Henri.

Today's episode was recorded at Harry Quinn's show at The Courtyard. I loved the performance. I'm in love with the venue. I'm in love with the neighbourhood. And I'm very sleep-deprived and excited, so before I ramble here as much as I ramble on this episode, let me list what you have to look forward to: Today's shout out: Hoxton Fish House on 59 Pitfield Street Today's guests: Paul Quinn: Harry Quinn's dad Dan Caleb: -- https://www.instagram.com/dancalebmusic -- Adam Kay: ukopenmic's Number One Fan Justin Grealy: -- https://www.soulsound.co.uk -- Harry Quinn: -- https://www.harryquinnmusic.com -- Ali Ajel: -- https://www.instagram.com/aliajelmusic -- Thank you to everyone I spoke to, both on and off the mic. I look forward to coming back here. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

Today's episode was brought to you by Ken. He made me aware of the artist Loux, and it was Loux's performance that brought me to today's event. That event is part of Soho Music Monthly; every Thursday in June there is live music happening outdoors just off Carnaby Street. And today you'll hear me talk to some of the artists that performed (Loux and Effie), some of the people involved in the production (Isaac Charles and Scully), and some of the fans of the music (Delaney, Cee, and Jorge). Shout outs on this episode (courtesy of Delaney and Cee): -- https://www.instagram.com/ninaalexisofficial -- More on today's guests: Delaney: -- https://www.instagram.com/delaney1299 -- Scully: -- https://www.twitter.com/isthatscully -- Loux: -- https://www.instagram.com/louxsr -- Effie: -- https://www.instagram.com/effierecords -- PlatformLDN: -- https://www.instagram.com/platformldn -- Thank you to everyone that talked to me for the episode, and everyone that came out to support Loux. There was a lot of love in the crowd, and a lot of talent on the stage. I look forward to seeing what comes next. And of course, extra special thanks to Ken for bringing me into this in the first place. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout -- Take Care.