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On this episode I’m joined by the brilliant John Power lead singer of the Cast. We spoke about his legendary career from starting out with The Las, stories from the sensational oasis reunion tour and teasing new music from the Cast who are currently heading out on a uk tour! 

You can listen to ‘yeah yeah yeah’ which is available now to purchase and tickets are still available for the uk tour head over to The Cast website here : Cast – Cast Band Tour 2025

On this episode I’m joined by Manchester legend Clint Boon of the Inspiral Carpets. We spoke about stories those classic hits, their new album ‘Burn Like The Sun’ which will be released in January and Clint’s new book ‘The Manchester Chronicles’ which is full of incredible stories from one of the most iconic periods of British music. 

‘The Manchester Chronicles’ is available to purchase now, and tickets for the Inspiral Carpets current tour are also available now see links below or head to Clint’s social media for more information! 

Inspiral Carpets | Official Website

The Manchester Chronicles: True Tales of Music, Madness and Mayhem 1976 - 2006

On this episode I’m joined by Dave Krusen musician and original drummer in Pearl Jam who recorded on the incredible debut album Ten, which sold over 13 million copies and reached number 2 on US charts for four consecutive weeks. We talked about early pearl jam days, grunge scene , drumming techniques and his ongoing music journey. You can check out all of Dave’s work on his website here Dave Krusen Official Site. 

On this episode I’m joined by Simon Fowler singer and frontman of the iconic band Ocean Colour Scene . 

We spoke about stories behind those classic hits , Britpop days and some exciting new music as he heads out the 30th anniversary tour with OCS and a massive uk solo tour 

Here’s the link to OCS website where you can find tickets News - Ocean Colour Scene ! 

On today’s episode I’m joined by Dave McCabe, songwriter and lead singer of the legendary Liverpool band The Zutons whose hits like Valerie and Why Won’t You Give Me Your Love defined a whole generation of British music. He is heading out on tour for a run of intimate UK shows in April alongside James Jay Lewis , which will include some amazing new songs which you can check out on his socials for more information! 

On this weeks episode I’m joined by rock and roll pioneer  Suzi Quatro to talk all things bass, and share stories behind those classic hits . Her new album Freedom is available on March 27th and her upcoming UK tour in April proves she is still as fearless and fired up as ever. 

On this episode I’m joined by Colin Blunstone lead singer of the British rock band The Zombies and solo artist to talk about his longstanding career and his upcoming UK tour. 

He’s EP ‘Less is More’ is available to stream across platforms and you can check out all his latest work and tour dates including the ‘One year and More live ‘ box set available to purchase on his website colinblunstone.net. 

On this episode in joined by Kate Garner, singer, songwriter, pianist and broadcaster. 

We spoke about Kates amazing music career and her father Chas Hodges one half of the rockney duo ‘Chas & Dave’ legacy. 

Her new album ‘Vintuition’ is out now and is an amazing music experience so please be sure to check it out and head over to Kate’s website kategarnermusic.co.uk to check out all her fantastic work and upcoming events ! Thank you for listening and enjoy. 

On this episode im joined by Dan Jennings podcaster and author of Sunday Times bestselling book Dancing through the fire : an oral history on Paul Weller.