Audio Wave Cafe

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is ex-local drummer Paul Hooper. Formally in Indian Summer and the Dodgers, through to the Fortunes, Paul has been a professional drummer all his working life. I also talk about Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing outrage, and I shine a spotlight on pirate radio stations. I also get to play ‘I Don’t Want To Lose This Feeling’ by Prelude, with Pau...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is musician and author Tim Constable . He talks about the highs of playing in his first couple of bands and the utter frustration of not realising his ultimate dream of playing his own compositions in a successful recording band. Tim also talks about his coauthored children's books and upcoming projects. The topic of this episode is &ap...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is record producer John Collins . He is perhaps best remembered as the producer of the Special's huge hit ' Ghost Town '. John takes us through his early days as a record producer in Tottenham London, and to when Jerry Dammers asked him to produce a few songs for the Specials , the rest is history. He also talks about one of h...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast my guest is Nigel Meffen , bass player with local punk band the Del Chronics . He talks about the bands latest album release ‘ Urban Playground ’ and I ask him if there is still an audience for 70’s punk . My topic for this episode is ‘ branding yourself as an artist ’. and I shine a spotlight on the Coventry Music Museum . Oh, and I play the Del Chro...

In this latest episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast,  my guest is  Harley Feinstein the original drummer with legendary 70’s band, Sparks . Harley takes us through those early years up to his involvement with the 2021 film documentary titled The Sparks Brothers . He also talks about why he gave up drumming for many years, and life after Sparks . I also talk about ‘ Do you need a digital press ki...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guests are Liz Maxted and Demus . Liz is a sax player in several local bands, and together with her partner Demus are also starting up their own recording studio in Coventry . They talk about setting up the studio and how much it cost to equip. I'll also play an original song of theirs ' My Man ', the first to be produced at the stu...

On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is respected local musician Bob Jackson . He walks us through his musical journey from his first band ' The Rochester Beaks ' to supporting Eric Clapton , then on to reforming Badfinger in 2015. Bob also tells us why his name is on a blue plaque in Swansea . In another segment I talk about musician's mental health , is it a pr...

I interview Paul Willo lead singer with The Skapones from the north east in the Tees Valley. Who play quote; " A divine Ska of north east 2 Tone Ska".  In this fascinating interview, Paul describes how a casual phone call got the band a 2 week tour in the US. I also get to play their single ' Northern Gods .' My topic is, Is TokTok changing the music industry? Well, all the maj...

In episode 7 my guest is sax player, poet, and songwriter, Joe Reynolds . We talk about some of the highlights of his music career. From soul/reggae band Stax to the Coventry City Of Culture Orchestra. I then talk about, ' who buys vinyl records '. Are those grooved black discs really making a comeback? I also shine a spotlight on Bird Sound Studios . In the 70's bands from Leamingt...

In Episode 6 my guest is artist Carrie Reichardt . She created the ' Ska'd For Life ' mural at Pool Meadow bus station Coventry. As well as talking about her art she discusses why she met and befriended deathrow inmates in America. I also talk about racism in music in the UK. A couple of instances I mention were shocking. and I shine a spotlight on The Selecter . Formed in 1979, the...

I interview John Hewitt of 9 piece band, Soul Junction, a top midlands soul band. John has also played in a number of Coventry bands including Blown Fuze, Team 23, and King, one of Coventry's top 80's bands.  John played the drums on their biggest hit single 'Love and Pride'. I also talk about NFTs, what are they? and I shine a spotlight on the first ever School of Rock. I late...

In episode 4 my guest is Martin Bowes founder, instrumentalist, and producer, of darkwave, industrial band, Attrition . We talk about his music and his recording studio 'The Cage' . I also talk about, 'Music cassettes, why they refuse to die off gracefully'. I shine a spotlight on the 'General Wolfe' pub Coventry's once nationally recognised live music venue. I c...

In episode 3 My guest is Rhys Scott of alternative rock band, 'Never Apart'. The topic I talk about, ' Is your music website gathering dust? I also shine a spotlight on 'The Lanch' once Coventry's top live music venue. Music is by ' Never Apart ' with an original song, 'Sick of It'. Write to me, Ray Barrie at; audiowavecafe@gmail.com and send in yo...

In episode 2 my guest is author Ruth Cherrington . She will be talking about her book, 'Dirty Stop Outs Guide to 1970s Coventry.' I will also be talking about ' Is old music killing new music? In the Spotlight series, I recall the Rockhouse, Coventry's Locarno /Tiffany's live music and dance venue. I'll also be playing one of my original songs, recorded with my mates...

                                                                                                                                                                        In the very first episode, my guest is Mark Rider founder and guitarist in Ska Waddy , a ska and reggae tribute band from Coventry. I also talk about streaming your music is it worth it? Later I shine a spotlight on iconic Horizon S...