Audio Wave Cafe

It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast. My guest is Ska singer, songwriter from New Jersey, Roger Apollon JR . He talks about his recent visit to The Coventry Music Museum , and his latest band project, The Phenslc . I also bring you my Music News and Views segment, and I shine a Spotlight on legendary Music Producer, Timbaland . Oh, and I also get to play an original song by The Phensl...

It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, and my guest is music producer and DJ, Chris Long better known as the Rhythm DR . He talks about his beginnings in the 1970’s Coventry music scene, right up to the present with his own record label project. I also bring you my Music News And Views segment, and I shine A Spotlight on the ‘ Philly Sound ’. Oh, and I get to play an original track by...

It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast and my guest is record producer, songwriter, Dutch Van Spall . I also bring you ‘ Music News And Views ’, and I shine a spotlight on Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in the village of Box, in Wiltshire, England. Oh, and I get to play ‘ You’re Done ’ a song written and produced  by Dutch, with Nicky Newman on vocals. You just gotta check it out!

It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast. My Guest is singer songwriter Paul Gibson . First I bring you Music News And Views , and I shine a Spotlight on the Dixie Chicks acclaimed album ‘ Taking The Long Way. ’ Oh, and I’ll also be playing a song off Paul Gibson's ' Chasing Sunsets ’ EP titled ’ Travelling Days ’.  You just gotta check it out!

It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave cafe podcast, and my guest is former Specials guitarist Roddy ‘Radiation’ Byers who now fronts his band The Ska Billy Rebels . In the interview he shares vivid insights  about his long music career. Roddy also told me this is the very last time he will agree to be interviewed! First I bring you ‘ Music News And Views ’ and I shine a ‘ Spotlight ’ on iconic Sun...

It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave cafe podcast, and my guest is singer songwriter Guy Surtees . I also bring you music news and views , and I shine a spotlight on the iconic album ‘White Ladder’ by David Gray . Oh, and I get to play an original track by Guy, titled, ‘Thanking God I’m Alive’. You just gotta check it out!

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is lead guitarist, Archie of Rugby based Indie rock band ’ Sun Roof. ’ So far the band have recorded 2 songs, played a number of gigs, and radio interviews all while still at school. I also bring you music news and views , and I shine a spotlight on Michael Jackson ’s fascinating Netflix documentary, ‘ This Is It .’ A film about preparations...

I’m having a break from podcasting until Sunday 3rd of September. Instead of the usual podcast episode, I bring you an Audio Wave Cafe  ‘ Showcase Session ’ recorded several months ago. Together with drummer John Hewitt we play and review 6 songs provided by previous podcast guests, Bob Jackson of Badfinger,  Martin Bowes of Attrition, Lizzie and Demus , Kirsten Smitten , Paul Willo of The Skapone...

It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast. My guests are Joe Harcourt and Dave Hutchinson of Rock band Three Mile Island . Lead guitarist Joe is a previous podcast guest of mine and he’s back with vocalist Dave, and they are excited to talk about their new band. I also bring you music news and views and I shine a spotlight on Green Day’s classic album ‘American Idiot ’. Oh and I get to pla...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is  Dean ‘Hazza’ Harrison , keyboard player with Stoke On Trent Ska band The Rough Kutz . He talks about the bands latest album release’ Strictly Anti-Cabaret ’ and the enduring appeal of Ska music . As well as bringing you music news and views I shine a spotlight on classic album ’ Synchronicity ’ by the Police . Oh and I get to play an ori...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is guitarist Carol Lane of Coventry punk band  Army Of Skanks . She gives her blunt opinions on a number of subjects, You just gotta check it out! I also bring you the latest music news , and I shine a spotlight on iconic album ‘ London Calling ’ by The Clash ’. I have drummer Peter Drew from Leamington Spa talking about Sydnifest 23 , a cha...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is singer songwriter Daniel Barrie . He talks about how he promotes his music, and his experiences at the Academy Of Contemporary Music in Guilford . I also bring you the latest music news and views , and I shine a spotlight on Coldplay’s debut album ‘ Parachutes ’. Oh, and I play an original song written by Daniel, ‘Empty Bed’ . You just go...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is singer songwriter Chrissie Dux . She talks about her songwriting process, and how music has helped her with her mental health issues.  I bring you the latest music news and views , and I shine a spotlight on The late, great Ami Winehouse and her iconic album, ' Back To Black' Oh, and I get to play an original song written and re...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is music producer Stephen 'Dill' Davies . He talks about his days in 80's Coventry band ' Gods Toys ', when close to success, the band suddenly split up. 'Dill' talks about his songwriting process, and his current interest in AI generated music . I also bring you the latest music news and views , and I shin...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is songwriter, and music producer, Harry Pentony . He shares with us anecdotes about his music career, from when he was a young boy right up to the present day. I also bring you the latest music news and views , and I shine a spotlight on the 2007 album release by Radiohead , when without a recording contract the band self released ‘ In Rain...

Check out the latest episode of Audio Wave Cafe podcasts, where I interview Singer Julie Bateman . She talks about her music career spanning more than 20 years  including her time with hugely successful band Smackee . Oh and I get to play her co-written song ‘ Can’t Keep Waiting ’. I also run through the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on Detroits legendary Motown record compa...

It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, and my guest is Ben Taylor , vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Leamington Spa band Man Made Moon . I get to play an original song by the band ‘ Lets Grow Old Together’ recorded at Leamington’s ‘ Complete Sound Studio. ’ I also bring you the latest music news and views , and I shine a spotlight on Michael Jackson’s 1983 sensational music video, &apo...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast my guest is Singer Songwriter Ruth Kelly . She talks about the highs and lows of her music career. And I Get to play an original song written by Ruth ‘ I Don’t Have You ’. I also bring you the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on Queens iconic song Bohemian Rhapsody . You just gotta check it out!

On this episode of the Audio wave Cafe podcast, my guest is ex- pat songwriter, music producer, Dave Pepper.  As well as sharing some of his experiences of playing in several local bands, he also opens up about his 20 years in America,   and why he had to leave. Eventually settling in Spain,   today he is still writing songs and still producing music. I also talk about the latest music news and vi...

In the latest episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is singer songwriter, and musician, Kirsten Smitten . We talk about her songwriting, her music, and the musicians and bands that have defined her music career so far.  I also introduce a new segment called ‘music news and views’ . And I shine a spotlight on Prince and the Revolution’s , groundbreaking 1984 album  ' Purple Rain’ ....

It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, and my guest is songwriter, musician, and music producer, John Bradley . I also talk about what the hell is the K Pop Phenomenon , and I shine a spotlight on the  1991 album , Nevermind by Nirvana. Oh, and I get to play ‘Lily in The Rain ’ written and recorded by John Bradley, from the album Chemical Therapy . You just gotta check it out!

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is rhythm guitarist J oe Harcourt from local band, Roddy Radiation & The  Skabilly Rebels . He talks about his  time in the band and enthusiasm for his latest band project. The topic of this episode is, why many professional musicians are considering quitting the Music industry . I also shine a spotlight on the 1980  iconic " Sent F...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is Max Ash Sales Manager of Sam Ash Music Stores in New York . As well as talking about running a successful music instrument store, he is also a songwriter and musician. The topic this episode is ' Why Are Major Artists And Bands Cancelling Shows And Tours '. And I shine a spotlight on American Ska . Oh, and I get to play ' C...

On this episode, my guests are John Hewitt, Dec Byrne, and Bob Hackett , of Soul Junction the midland's premier Soul Band. As well as talking about the ins and outs of their time in the band, they also open up about writing and recording their first original song. The topic is ‘ The Power Of Love ' and I shine a spotlight on ' Northern Soul ’. Drummer John Hewitt and I also talk abo...

In this episode of ‘Audio Wave Cafe’ podcast, my guest is John Barrow, sax player and author of ‘How Not To Make It In ThePop World (diary of an almost has-been). He was also co -founder of 80’s band The Swinging Laurels. I also talk about a new code of conduct to eliminate racism in music. And I shine a light on 60’s pop star, Del Shannon and his Coventry connection. Oh, and I get to play ‘Daylig...