Time For Heroes

This time out I speak to Scottish music royalty, Pat and Greg Kane of Hue And Cry, with a career spanning over 40 years we covered it all, from the early days in Coatbridge right up to now on the cusp of another album release, 'Everybody' is out on May 29th and you can pre-order it here:

Official HUE & CRY Store

At the end of the chat the boys picked their heroes as usual, another fine selection!

Here's all the links you need:

2026 Hue And Cry Release ‘Make My Day’ Single

Hue And Cry | Brothers who make music together | Patreon

Instagram

Facebook

Hue And Cry (@hueandcry) / X

Hue and Cry | Spotify

‎Hue & Cry - Apple Music

Hue And Cry | Make My Day [Lyric Video]

Battle are back! Straight from the heart of the noughties guitar scene and they play their first gig in 19 years at London,s The Water Rats on Friday 8th May alongside contemparies The Mardous and Dustin's Bar Mitzah! Get tickets below:

Battle (comeback gig) and Dustin’s Bar Mitzvah with special guests The Mardous | Friday 8th May 2026, 7:30pm | Buy Tickets | Ticketlab

Ross (Mardous) and Dave (Dustins) also made an appearance in the episode to sell the gig (the finest collection of bands on a stage since Live Aid apparently and tuna paste sandwiches all round!)

We also did the usual Time For Heroes treatment on Battle touching on their beginning, career and comeback and Jason picked an absolute cracking bunch of heroes!

Here's all the other links you need:

thisisbattle Official: TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads | Linktree

The Mardous | Instagram, Threads | Linktree

Instagram - Dustin's Bar Mitzah

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This week my guest is Dave McNally, and what a way to source a guest, his dad is a taxi driver who I had the pleasure of picking me up with my shopping, on that 5 minute journey he was telling me all about his son Dave and straight after that I contacted him straight away as I knew he had a story people needed to hear!

We touched on everything from his early life, struggles with autism, discovery of music, band formation, gig success, financial realities of music streaming, and challenges in finding work and navigating career aspirations amidst the impact of COVID-19.

The conversation covers the impact of COVID on the band, the transition to teaching and session work, exploration of music and recording, involvement in a wedding band, and recording and teaching at Main Street Studios. It also delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by the band members in their musical careers.

So much to talk about it from Luna The Professor to Baby Strange, guitar tutoring and a wedding band!

And as usual, he also found time to pick his heroes!

Check out the episode then click Dave's links below:

Instagram

Facebook

Dave McNally (@dxvemcnxlly) | TikTok

Dave McNally Official: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Instagram - Fyra

Luna The Professor | Spotify

Baby Strange | Spotify

Resister | Spotify

This week I speak to Brian James O'Sullivan an actor on stage, musician and fellow podcaster, online he goes by the alias Brido Hingwy and he has created multiple comedic characters including Janice, Frank, Connor, Barbara Carmichael, David Glen and my personal favourite, Hilary.

The conversation covers Brian's early influences and imitation as a formative influence, his lifelong passion for theatre, the influence of family on his career, dealing with auditioning and rejection, his personal journey of recovery, and the distinction between theatre and stand-up comedy.

It also delves into the diverse paths to comedy, highlighting the impact of TikTok on the evolution of comedy and the respect for diverse comedy categories. It explores the organic development of characters, focusing on the evolution of Janice and the interconnectedness of characters within the comedy universe.

Brian is currently appearing in Cabaret in London as well as hosting his fabulous and long running podcast 'Putting it Together'

Check out all his links below:

Brido Hingwy (@bridohingwy) | TikTok

Instagram

Facebook

Bridohingwy

Putting it Together - Creative Conversations Podcast

Putting it Together | Podcast on Spotify

Nick Endacott-Gibb joins me to discuss his story, from adoption to discovering his biological father is a music icon, and everything in between!

This journey has led him to form a duo with his cousin and this September he will also join The Best Of The Bee Gees on their UK tour.

Check out all Nick's links below:

Instagram Nick

Instagram Cousins Gibb

Facebook

The Best Of The Bee Gees Show Tickets | Saturday 12 September 2026 at 19:30

This week I speak to Kerr Ayton, a work colleague, friend and Lead Guitarist in The High Flats, if you are a regular listener of the podcast you will know that I managed for the first 15 months of their career and spoke about them many times on the podcast, now finally Kerr is here to tell you all about the bands career ahead of their fourth time playing King Tut's this Friday (April 3rd) supporting Vida. Buy tickets here Tickets for Vida, Allsorts, The High Flats | TicketWeb - King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow , GB

The conversation covers Kerr's journey from a football enthusiast to a passionate musician, the formation of the band, the impact of live performances and the fan base, the release of music, gig experiences, community building, and the challenges and changes in band management.

The conversation delves into the band's journey of taking ownership of administrative tasks and seizing opportunities to propel their music career forward. It highlights the importance of proactive decision-making and the impact it has on the band's success.

Check out The High Flats below:

Instagram

Facebook

TheHighFlats (@thehighflats) | TikTok

The High Flats | Spotify

On the podcast today I speak to Suzi Quatro who has a new album 'Freedom' out this Friday (March 27th)

Suzi discusses her early years, musical upbringing, influences, and the Detroit music scene. She shares insights into her family dynamics, band formation, personal and professional challenges, collaboration, image, uncompromising attitude, longevity, and American success and influence.

We also spoke about her journey to Happy Days, collaboration with Chris Norman, transition to independence, working with her son on a new album, her diverse audience and performance style, her influence on female artists, and her personal heroes.

Here are Suzi's links:

Home

Suzi Quatro - Freedom

Instagram

Facebook

Suzi Quatro (@suziquatroofficial) | TikTok

Suzi Quatro (@Suzi_Quatro) / X

Suzi Quatro - AEG Presents

I spoke to Kyle and Tom from My Status Is Quo, as the name suggests they are a Status Quo tribute band based in Lanarkshire, we spoke about their childhood influences, early exposure to music, formation of the band, and the challenges and experiences in school.

Afterward we got into the bands gigs so far and where they're headed next before picking their heroes (oh and Tom kinda turned into a robot towards the end as well lol)

Check My Status Is Quo this Saturday (21st March) in The Railway Tavern in Motherwell

Margaux, an artist, singer, and songwriter, shares her journey from growing up in Switzerland and France to moving to Dublin and eventually London. She discusses her early introduction to music, her experiences with songwriting and guitar lessons, and the influences that shaped her musical style. Margaux also delves into the impact of social media on artists and her plans for future music releases and performances.

Check links below:

Margaux Regan | Spotify

Margaux Regan

Instagram

This time out I spoke to local artist Stephen Higgins, who releases his debut solo single 'I Guess That's It' on Friday 6th March.

The conversation covers Stephen Higgins' early influences and ambitions, his musical journey, challenges faced, influential music, and the impact of Oasis on his career. It also delves into his experiences preparing for solo gigs, building a local following, and the lessons learned from mistakes made during pub gigs.

Stephen shares valuable advice and insights based on his experiences in the music industry. The conversation delves into the life of a musician, exploring the challenges of balancing work and music, struggles with time and relationships, and dealing with audience requests. It also covers the process of song creation, inspiration, and musical influences.

The discussion extends to future plans, releases, and the pressure of personal goals, as well as the influence of musical heroes and their impact on the artist's career.

Check out Stephens links below

Facebook

Instagram

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