Groovecast

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast.  In todays episode we discuss some of the artists we've had the chance to back and some of the experience we've gained from doing so. Charlie tells us what it was like to play for Tom Robinson and Ash shares his experience working with PP Arnold. We also discuss a very unique venue we've both played in a small village in Lancashire.... As always we hope you en...

Hello and welcome to part two of our interview with one of the UK's most prolific session and touring drummers, Neal Wilkinson. In this episode we hear about Neal's experiences touring with singer James Morrison. Also how bass player Leland Sklar might've stopped him meeting Elvis drummer Ronnie Tutt. We even get a mini deep dive into some of Neal's favourite albums. As always we hope you enjoy th...

Hello and welcome to a particularly special interview episode of Groovecast. In todays episode we're diving deep into the career of one of the UK's most prolific session and touring drummers, Neal Wilkinson. In Part 1, Neal tells us about his musical beginnings, from playing the working mens clubs to cruising around the world and how he eventually made the transition to working and living in Londo...

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast. Following on from our cover of Free As A Bird, we thought we'd continue in that same vain by diving into that period in the Beatles history. We talk about the Beatles Anthology series, how they came to record two new songs without the presence of John Lennon and after 25 years how they would complete what is now known as the last EVER Beatles song, Now And The...

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast! In todays episode we breakdown another 3 songs from one of our favourite artists, Jeff Lynne. Just as last time we gave ourselves 3 categories in which our picks had to fit. The obvious one, the groovy one and the deep cut. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it. Until next time, we'll see you on Groovecast!

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast. In today's episode we talk about some of the tools that helped us in our musical upbringings, from tutors and books to dvd's, masterclasses and trips to Ronnie Scotts. As always we hope you enjoy and we'll see you next time!

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast! In todays episode we find a new way to squeeze a top three out of arguably our favourite artist, Sir Paul McCartney.  We decided to task ourselves with filling these three categories. 1. The Obvious One - A big hit that you can't help but love. 2. The Groovy One -A track with a funky bass line or rhythm that you can't help but groove to. 3. Deep Cut - A lesser...

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast. In todays episode we go deep into the debate of Youtube vs Real Lessons. We discuss great channels and sources such as - Rick Beato & Scott's Bass Lessons, as well as talking about some of our own experiences teaching and taking part in online courses. As always we hope you enjoy and be sure to like and subscribe for more content. Until then, we'll see you...

Hello and welcome BACK to Groovecast! In today's episode we kick off our 3rd season with some in depth chat about what we've been up to and where we've been in the break between seasons. We cover a range of gigs and trips, such as Charlie's debut at Glastonbury and Ash's last cruise. We hope you enjoy this episode, make sure to keep up to date on our new season via our socials!

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast for our final episode of season two! Oh how time flies when you're having fun. Over the course of this season we thought we had done enough talking about ourselves, so decided for this episode we would really get deep into our top 3 influential bassists and drummers respectively. There are some obvious and some not so obvious ones included... As always we hope...

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast! In our penultimate episode of Season 2, we talk about some of our recent activities, such as the recording of Ash's new album. We compare notes on what it was like to record in person over at Charlie's home studio and where some of the influences and sounds are coming from for this upcoming project. We also get into some of the behind the scenes tricks we have...

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast! In todays episode you hear once more from bass legend Steve Pearce. In the second part of our chat with him we discuss adding upright bass to his arsenal, hooliganism on Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide To The Orchestra and a couple of hilarious behind the scenes gig stories, including a far from straight forward performance with George Benson... As always, be s...

Hello and welcome to a very special episode of Groovecast. In today's podcast we speak to one of the UK's finest and most recorded bass players, Steve Pearce.  From West End musicals to Films, Video Games and some of the businesses biggest stars we brush through his breathtaking career.   In Part 1 we talk about some of his recent work with artists such as Florence & The Machine and Gregory Porter...

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast. In todays episode we discuss what we've both been up to over the past 3 months. From Charlie's travels across the UK to Ash's sailing the seven seas, Here's some of the highlights... As always we hope you've enjoyed this episode of Groovecast and we'll see you next time!

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast. In todays episode we dive into the world of recording. We talk about some of the sessions the two of us have played on and the different playing styles and techniques that can be required. We also discuss the other aspects of recording such as writing and producing your own material as well and knowing what you want to best suit the track. As always, please go...

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast. In todays episode we discuss some of our favourite concert films, ranging from Billy Joel, to Toto and Paul McCartney to Rush. We talk about some of the films that either influenced our playing or helped our technique, with their instructional tools and also some of the cool behind the scenes looks into how some of these concerts and tours work. As always, if...

Hello and welcome once again to Groovecast! In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic and famous jazz venues in the world, Ronnie Scott's. Listen as we discuss some of the gigs we've been fortunate enough to watch there and also how the humble layout of the building helps create an atmosphere and buzz like nowhere else. As always, we hope you enjoy and we'll see you next time on Groovec...

Hello and welcome once again to Groovecast! With our second season well underway, we wanted to waste no time in getting down to business and discussing what we believe to be a couple of the greatest and most influential albums, of all time. In todays album inspections, we take a look at the 1977 masterpiece by Steely Dan, Aja. As well as the 1981 Funk album The Dude. Two iconic albums, two totally...

Hello and welcome BACK to Groovecast! After several busy months away, we are delighted to be back podcasting for you once again. Kicking off our second season here at Groovecast, we thought it was appropriate to fill you in a little on what we have been doing over the past few months and also give you a small insight into what we've got coming up in our next season. So pop the kettle on, buckle up...

Hello and welcome to our last episode of the first season of Groovecast! For our final episode we wanted to do something special, something exciting, something we have never done before, interview a guest! Speaking to us for our very first Groovecast interview is the wickedly talented Anna V. Anna is an already renowned and respected drummer whom at the age of just 15 has already won several award...

Hello and welcome back to Groovecast! As we reach the end of our first season here on Groovecast, we thought long and hard about the subject we'd like to discuss in our penultimate episode. In the end we decided to talk about the one thing we're all about....Groove! In this episode we talk about our favourite 'groove oriented' albums, ranging from the 1970's to present day and ft. musicians that h...

Hello and welcome once again to Groovecast! With technology across the world getting more advanced and each work environment trying to move with the times, musicians have not been exempt when it comes to getting to grips with the new tech. That in mind, we thought it was appropriate to talk about some of our experiences with this. From working with click tracks, in ear mixes and silent pits, we of...

Hello and welcome to a New Year and new episode of Groovecast! With 2022 just beginning and our diaries starting to get a little more full (Hopefully), we thought it was only right to talk over some of our top moments from the year that has just passed. From our favourite gigs, live shows and online projects, we cover (almost) all of the musical moments that made both mine and Charlie's years one...

Welcome to a very special and merry episode of Groovecast! This is a podcast for Rhythm Section players, although all musicians (and non-musicians) are welcome! With the festive season very much underway, we thought it only right to dust off the 'ole Christmas jumpers (as can be seen on the Youtube video of this Episode!), get a nice hot cup of cocoa and talk all things Christmassy in our lives. W...

Here's Episode 5 of Groovecast! This is a podcast for Rhythm Section players, although all musicians (and non-musicians) are welcome! With us starting this podcast, we quickly began to get some requests from friends abroad to touch on the UK music scene and the industry over here. So we thought what better way to do this, than to talk about some of our own experiences and the similarities and diff...