The Brass Monkeys Podcast

A tribute episode to our great friend and fellow brass monkey, Steve Edwards, a fantastic friend, brilliant musician, dedicated bandsman, husband and father who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

More chit chat from the monkeys, reviewing the recent British Open and National Brass Band finals plus other interesting brass banding items.

The Brass Monkeys chat to Royal Buckley Town Band member, John Wynne celebrating his 60th anniversary with the band.

Monkeys, Steve and Rich review the recent 170 Buckley Jubilee.

Roaming Monkey reporter Steve, chats to our friend and brilliant Euphonium player / musician and conductor, Aled Williams about his banding journey.

More Monkey banding chit chat and a plea for help.

The monkeys give a short review of the greatest free show, The Whit Friday Marches.

Brass Monkey reporter, Steve with his second installment interview with John Powell. 

Brass Monkey roaming reporter, Steve chats to Euphonium player John Powell for the first part of his interview about his playing career and how he got started.

The boys are back together for more banding chit chat.

More Brass Monkey brass band chit chat.

The Brass Monkeys indulge in more brass banding conversation.

The Monkeys, take the long trip from North Wales to South Wales for the annual Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships in Swansea. With interviews from players, conductors and a representative from Brass Bands Wales. Concluding in a general discussion on the struggle the North Wales bands have every year making the trip from North to South.  

The Brass Monkeys, review the recent North West Regional Brass Band Championships in Blackpool and look ahead to the Welsh Regional Championships in Swansea.

Brass Monkey, Doug puts the questions to his former army friend, conductor & adjudicator Paul Norley.

The second part of our interview with E flat bass player Colin Sneade and bass trombonist Douglas Hayter. 

The brass monkeys chat to E flat bass player Colin Sneade and Bass trombonist, Douglas Hayter in part 1, exploring their careers and involvement in the Salvation Army. 

The Monkeys chat about the year ahead and what they plan to do.

Brass monkey Steve, interviews Euphonium / Conductor, Robert Burnett on his playing and conducting career.

The Brass Monkeys go all international, interviewing via a whats app internet call with our great school friend and bandsman, Wayne Coddington who now plays his euphonium for his local bands in New Zealand. 

The Brass Monkeys, take part in a very interesting interview with Craig Roberts, discussing his musical journey and his passion for brass banding including ideas to promote are fantastic hobby. 

Brass monkey, Steve in his role as roving reporter quizzes bass player / conductor Jamie Duncan about his playing and conducting career.

The Brass Monkeys, have another great interview, with Russell Gray.

The Brass Monkeys quiz trombonist Dr Brett Baker on his playing and conducting career and what he is currently doing. 

More banding chit chat, including a brief history of North Wales Holywell Brass Band.