When In Yorkshire Podcast

Hello people, Welcome to episode 33 of the when in Yorkshire Podcast - this is a special one - the first episode recorded in front of a live audience at the Podcast Social Club in thirsk. My guest is Luke Raven of Ilkley Brewery and we chat all things beer. It was great chat and a real education for me in to the world of brewing and I got taste some the brewery’s beers which I can honestly say we’re all very tasty however my favourite being the American pale ale; Hendrix which Luke gives a nice insight into. 

Now once you’ve listened to myself and Luke chat about his history with beer and brewing not just in ilkley but across the world - then why not get along to the ilkley brewery on 6th December for their winter social event where they will have 20 of their beers on offer to sample. Tickets start from £5 and include a beer and go up to £15 which can include food and a beer. I’m very excited to get along so check out https://www.ilkleybrewery.co.uk/event/winter-social/ and grab your tickets I’ll see you there. We do discuss some the beers and a description of each is here:

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Hello people welcome to the When In Yorkshire Podcast this is episode 32 I hope you are all well. Thanks very much for joining me. This episode features Andy Cairns of Northern Irish Punk rockers Therapy? For anyone unaware of their work, Therapy? Formed in the late 80’s and have been releasing records consistently for the past 30 years so if you haven’t heard of them or you lost touch at some point, there is plenty of music to catch up on. As we discuss, through various friends playing and covering their songs, I was aware of and knew many of their songs well before I actually knew who Therapy? Were and I think it’s fair to say, they have been an influence on my songwriting for as long as I’ve  been playing music. It was great to chat to Andy about his musical past and plans for the future as well getting an insight into how the band has managed to keep going through the many changes in the music industry over the last 30 years. We met at the Brudenell Social Club In Leeds ahead of their gig there. I have recorded a fair few episodes there it’s a great venue and well worth checking out, Nathan and his team do an amazing job and have loads of amazing bands passing through - do check it out. To celebrate the 30 year anniversary, Therapy? Will be taking the ‘So Much For The 30 Year Plan’ tour across Europe in March and April of 2020 starting in Hamburg on 19th March and ending in London on 4th April so do check out their website and social media for dates and tickets links to both are https://www.facebook.com/Therapyofficial/ 

https://www.therapyquestionmark.co.uk/

Also check out http://www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk/

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Hello people welcome to the when In Yorkshire Podcast, this is episode 31 thank you for picking this to listen to out of the many many podcasts out there. This one wraps up the conversations I had at Leeds Festival this year and features the delightful Henry Cox of Boston Manor. I remember coming across the Boston Manor after seeing their video for Peach State on Failure By Design Records YouTube page. I absolutely loved the song and have enjoyed them since. It was great to chat with Henry, he’s a genuinely lovely guy and gave up his time to sit the hottest tent I’ve ever been in. We chat about his influences and how and why the bands sound has changed, his other artistic interests and projects and his link to Whitby fish and chips. 

Boston Manor are currently on tour in the U.K. with modern error and gender roles supporting check out the dates on their site and get along to one, they put on a great show and you’ll have a lovely time. 

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Hello people, welcome to the When In Yorkshire Podcast, this is episode Thirty featuring a conversation with Gary Stringer from UK rock band Reef. I’ve been listening to Reef for almost 2 decades however the first time I saw them live was a couple of years ago at The Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. You might know Reef for their multiple albums or maybe just from their massive hit Place your hands, either way they have been filling our ears with funk riffs and soulful melodies for many years. 

I managed to get some time with Gary after their set which was part of the 4th annual series of Get Loud gigs that happen simultaneously across the U.K. in aid of Music Therapy charity Nordorff Robbins, who I have spoken about way back in episode one with Laila K of Sonic Boom Six. Gary gives some more information about them, the amazing work they do and his experience of being involved in working with them. We mention a session he and Benji of Skindred were a part of, here is a link to the video of their session: https://twitter.com/reefband/status/1176777446382874624

Check out @NordoffRobbins1 on twitter or https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/ for more information.

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Hello People welcome to episode 29 of the When In Yorkshire Podcast. This is another double feature and the penultimate episode recorded at Leeds Festival in 2019 featuring conversations with Hull Based singer CHARLOTTE and my first return guest, the voice and eyes of BBC Introducing Yorkshire and Humberside, Alan Raw. Both of these conversations show what a great resource and platform the BBC Introducing shows are as CHARLOTTE was chosen by Alan and the BBC Introducing team to play Reading and Leeds festivals as were dozens of other bands this year and this is just one of the festivals that are supported by and support the show.

In her own words, CHARLOTTE produces soul music with her own modern, accessible twist. Her voice is great both recorded and live and she has a great presence and fantastic charisma on stage. We chatted about her musical upbringing, and how she has been performing from a young age in arenas as well as more recent high profile shows with the likes of Lewis Capaldi. If you’re looking for something new and exciting then do check her out.   https://www.facebook.com/iamcharl0tte/  

The second part with Alan Raw covers the many roles he has within the BBC Introducing team from discovering and choosing artists to appear at the festival, broadcasting live, introducing the acts on stage and taking the photographs of not only the introducing stage but the whole festival. He was a busy man and it was lovely to catch a few minutes with him again. 

https://www.facebook.com/BBCintroducing/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010j8y5

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Hello people welcome to episode 28 of the when In Yorkshire Podcast, I hope you’re all very well. This is a double feature episode containing conversations with CJ and Rhys from Dream state followed by Joe and Corey from Patent spending both recorded at Leeds Festival this year. 

First up, dream state are welsh alternative rock / post hardcore band from south wales and whilst their songs are great and their live set is full of energy and very entertaining to watch, it was CJ’s vocals that initially caught my attention. The melodies are catchy and interesting, not predictable which is can often be the case however, as good as the clean vocals are - I was taken back by her scream. Not because she a female vocalist screaming, female vocalists can and do scream, I haven’t heard a scream that is so brutal, clear and full of emotion for a long time. The range and versatility CJ has is amazing and I strongly recommend everyone checking Dream state out even just for the vocals. Check and Rhys were lovely to talk to and it was great to get some time with them in amongst their very busy press time. If you’re listening to this as the episode is release then coming up on 18th October they are releasing their debut album primrose path from which I have added a the two singles to the WiyPodcast playlist on Spotify. They have some in store events and shows happening in October before they head out on tour across Europe with Being As An Ocean links to their site and social media are here: 

https://www.facebook.com/DreamStateUKOfficial/

https://www.dreamstateofficial.com/

After that I managed to grab a few short minutes with Joe and Corey from pop punkers patent pending. They were a lot of fun and i basically spent Ten minutes with them as they told me some amusing stories which was great fun for me! Hopefully I’ll get to catch up with them with lore time next time they come to the U.K. but here’s a little taste of these guys

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Hello people welcome to the When In Yorkshire Podcast episode Twenty Seven. My guest is Oliver Jones who is one of the people behind the family music festival Deer Shed which takes place during July in a North Yorkshire and has just had its tenth outing. Oliver is also behind the new Podcast Social Club which takes place in Thirsk on 22nd and 23rd November and I’m very pleased to have been invited to be a part of this in its first year. 

We chat about Oliver’s experiences in the world of music, how Deer Shed came to be and of course what can be expected from the forthcoming podcast Social Club. Please go and show him some support have a look at www.deershedfestival.com and www.podcastsocialclub.com for more information on both of these. We had a lovely chat and I hope you enjoy 

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Hello people welcome to the When In Yorkshire Podcast. This is another one recorded at Leeds Festival and features a conversation with Kerr Okan from Scottish Rock / Rap band The LaFontaines. As is mentioned by Kerr, on paper they don’t sound like the most appealing band but after seeing them in the dance tent at Leeds Festival they bring the party to their live shows.

Check out tour dates / videos and merch on http://www.thelafontaines.co.uk/ and why not give them a follow on https://www.facebook.com/thelafontainesmusic/

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Hello people welcome to episode 25 of the When In Yorkshire Podcast featuring a conversation recorded at Leeds festival over the bank holiday weekend with the lovely gents Jamie, Sam and Jimmy from Couterfiet.

Check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/therealcounterfeit/   http://therealcounterfeit.com/

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Hello people, welcome to episode twenty four recorded at Leeds Festival 2019 featuring Natalie and Greg from Australian Punk Rock band Press Club.

If you don't know of these guys then stop reading this and check them out on the WIYPodcast playlist on Spotify, they currently have two albums to devour and I would strongly, strongly recommend getting to a live show for some top audio visual entertainment. More information can found on www.pressclubmusic.com and https://www.facebook.com/pressclubmusic/ Do it!

All episodes in September are sponsored by my all time favourite band Skunk Anansie who have a new album out - 25 Live @25, as the name suggests it consists of 25 live recordings covering tracks from their back catalogue. Find out more https://skunkanansie.com and https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSkunkAnansie/

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