After arriving early for the Saturday night open mic at Allsop Arms, I decided to have a chat with some of the other performers that arrived early, so that's what you'll hear today. Joining me in the "conversation circle" are: Michael Gough -- https://soundcloud.com/user-961520365 -- Chris Afrix -- https://soundcloud.com/chrisafrix -- Dread Fury -- https://soundcloud.com/dread-fury -- Steve -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_84cTjGnfmtt85C-S5lNw -- Niraj - only available in person -- Thank you to these fine folks for joining me for a chat, and be sure to give their music a listen via the links above. 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 --

Now that I've got a month of episodes under my belt, it feels like a good time to take stock of what I want to achieve next. This episode is me putting my mental to-do list out there in the hopes that it will help me to make it happen. Thank you to everyone who has come with me this far. If I'm going to take this to infinity and beyond, then this episode is my attempt at drawing a map to get there, together. 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

My very old bass guitar is long overdue a repair, so this episode features Kevin and Gary of Stairway To Kevin: an instrument repair shop on Denmark Street. While I was there I recorded a quick chat with them about their history with this place, and just what it was that needed repairing on my bass. Thanks Kevin and Gary, and I guess I'll be seeing you again in about a week. I'm looking forward to it. My bank account is not. I also talk about a few things I've found on the internet that have piqued my interest. Mostly podcasts, as I am a podcast fiend. Here are the links to everything mentioned on this episode: Stairway To Kevin -- https://www.stairwaytokevin.com/ -- Sooo Many White Guys podcast episode with Sam Irby -- https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/32-phoebe-and-sam-irby-launch-lifestyle-brand -- Hashtag Authentic podcast episode with Kate Swodoba -- https://meandorla.co.uk/podcast43-2/ -- Bob Lefsetz podcast episode with Kendall Ostrow -- https://soundcloud.com/bob-lefsetz/kendall-ostrow-19 -- Rhiannon Davies twitter story about side hustles -- https://t.co/kEVm4p1zbF -- 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 --

Nothing I recorded in this episode was as planned, but I honestly wouldn't have it any other way. The first conversation was had at The Reliance pub with Bridge The Moon Productions and the crew of the short film Deception. They were: Santiago -- https://www.instagram.com/socialmisfit_holdthebiscuits -- Zoltan -- https://www.instagram.com/zoltan_ad -- Gianbruno -- https://www.instagram.com/gianbrunospena -- Victor -- https://www.instagram.com/winnerbydefinition -- Trevor -- https://www.instagram.com/tjharwood -- Alex -- https://www.instagram.com/alexobchang -- Matthew -- https://www.instagram.com/mattsterbellster -- Bridge The Moon Productions -- https://www.bridgethemoon.com -- And the second conversation was at the JW Ridley and Honey Harper show at St Pancras Old Church with: Feven -- https://www.instagram.com/fevenem -- Also worth checking out, as mentioned in this episode: Mad Hatter Projects -- https://www.instagram.com/madhatterprojects -- St Pancras Old Church -- http://posp.co.uk/st-pancras-old-church/ -- Honey Harper -- https://www.facebook.com/HONEYHARPER1/ -- JW Ridley -- https://www.facebook.com/jwridleymusic/ -- Wassailer -- https://soundcloud.com/wassailerfm -- Paris Monster -- https://www.parismonster.com/ -- Syml -- https://www.symlmusic.com/ -- Wooden Arms -- https://www.woodenarms.co.uk/ -- A million thank yous to everyone I spoke to in this episode, and I can't wait to talk to you all again. Everyone here is on the cusp of something promising, and I hope after hearing this episode you see what I mean. 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 --

That's exactly what I did, starting with DMs. The goal is to fill my calendar with appointments of me talking to people for the podcast, and today I took the first - and often scariest - step of reaching out. If all goes well in the near future you'll hear me talking to: Peyote -- https://www.instagram.com/peyoteofficial -- Novacub -- https://www.instagram.com/novacubmusic -- Alex of Black Malt -- https://www.instagram.com/black_malt -- Photographer Chloe Sheppard -- https://www.instagram.com/eolhcsheppard -- Writer Fiona Sinead -- https://www.instagram.com/fiona.sinead -- Podcast host Dillon -- https://www.twitter.com/Freeyourradio -- And many more. This is all subject to change, but I hope they work out. Stay tuned. Also I'm washing dishes again. You're welcome. 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 --

This one was done in a rush (aren't they all). This is both a humble ode to the bands of the 2000s that made me want to play guitar, and a showcase of just how bad I am at playing the guitar. Shout out also to the books Meet Me In The Bathroom by Lizzy Goodman and Please Kill Me by Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain. Those two books are well worth a read. This episode, maybe less so. 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 --

At some point in this episode I mention the play Avenue Q and the songwriter Robert Lopez, and then I forgot the name of his wife and songwriting partner. Now I won't forget it. This is a quieter episode, just me thinking my thoughts about milestones in life and the diminishing returns of comparing yourself to others. I also mention the Sodajerker podcast ( -- https://www.sodajerker.com -- ), particularly their interview with Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez ( -- https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-82-kristen-anderson-lopez-and-robert-lopez/ -- ), which is well worth a listen. And though it might not sound like it here, I am truly happy for those close to me who have recently had some very good news. And I wish the Daniels (Radcliffe and Kaluuya) all the best. 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, thank you, thank you, to all of the artists that I spoke to in this episode. There were too many for me to fit in the title so here they are, with links to where you can find more from them, in the order that I spoke to them: Pena: -- https://soundcloud.com/alutepena-hughes-john -- Chermaine: -- https://soundcloud.com/lorriane -- Clive B. Bossa: -- https://soundcloud.com/bossabandits -- Aneta: -- https://soundcloud.com/aneta-anna-olszyna/tracks -- Kamila: -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHluag-JaZWYngIUro-zH0w -- Anna ACE: -- https://www.youtube.com/user/NannerBananer07/ -- James Hicks: watch this space... Dread Fury: -- https://soundcloud.com/dread-fury -- This was recorded at the Allsop Arms pub on Saturday 14th April. If you go to -- https://www.ukopenmic.com -- and join the mailing list you should (by next week I imagine) receive an email link to the youtube video of these performers (and more) from this night. Also I mention at some point that the music at the end is a short 90 minute piece - I meant 90 seconds. Though if you'd like to hear a 90 minute piece then stay tuned. 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 --

This episode features a live performance with myself and the oft-mention Romeo Crow! Friday 13th was our last open mic night at The Apple Tree pub, so what I have here is a recording of Romeo on guitar and vocals, and me on drums and back-up vocals, closing out the night. Thank you to everyone who showed up last night to make it memorable, thanks to Romeo for letting me play with you, and thank you to anyone who listens. You should definitely check out Romeo's podcast too at -- https://www.romeocrow.com -- 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 --

Throwing out some sincere Thank Yous to whoever is listening from wherever you are around the world. Soundcloud tells me the city that has listened the most is Panorama City in California, so whoever is listening from out there, this episode title is for you. If you are that listener (or listeners) from Panorama City, or Strasbourg in France, or Jakarta in Indonesia, or Wood Green/Birmingham/Hornsey in the UK, do feel free to say hello. It would be nice to put a (digital) face to the name. But nonetheless, thank you for listening. Also I end today's episode with two versions of the same song, which is still a work-in-progress. If that puts you off from listening anymore, well it was fun while it lasted. 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 --