The Night Shift

Award winning Irish stand-up comedian and actor Rory O’ Hanlon is part of the current The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club tour in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. On this podcast he shared how he started his career in comedy, his early experiences, and his travels.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are shining the spotlight to the talent of South African singer-songwriter Dillon Bekker who performed his single Time Aside live in studio. We talked about how he got into music, his inspirations, and an upcoming EP.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Brilliantly done" - Ross Swanson, Session Guitarist "He's versatile and understands the assignment" - Bridgette Angelique, Vocal Coach "I love Runaway , and it's now permanent on my phone! - Louise Shufflebotham, Vocalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter Sean Lipsey is back in the studio to unveil his new song Never Leave . He also performed his version of Elton John's Your Song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy is in full swing this week in the city, and one of the comedians performing is Darius Davis. Darius shared some tips and tricks on how to become a comedian and reminisced about his first comedy gig. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are shining the spotlight to musician Dawda who has just released an amazing titled Nama naa la torop . Dawda talked about the inspiration and recording of the song, his journey in music, as well as the big names he has worked with.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist Kel and I went all the way to Umm Al Quwain to the Holwin' Rooster Guitars & Such, and luthier Basil showed us how to make a guitar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show, South African singer-songwriter, Charlie, is back with new music and he performed it live in our studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are shining the spotlight to the Ivorian singer Klod and the talented trumpet player David, who performed their version of Anita Baker's Giving You The Best That I Got. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loom , the sixth studio album by American band Imagine Dragons, received mixed reviews from our panel. Listen to the podcast to find out which songs hit the mark and which ones fell flat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter Chinua Hawk is back in the studio unveiling his new music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famous for hits like Could It Be I'm Falling in Love and Round and Around, Jaki made a significant mark in the music of the 80s. In this facinating conversation, Jaki shared insights about her career, her songs, and some memorable stories as she nears her 40th anniversary in the music industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Thursday Classics, we delved into Supernatural , Carlos Santana's iconic album that has won multiple Grammy Awards and featured hits like 'Smooth' and 'Maria Maria'. We're also hearing from the artist that creative the incredible artistic album cover. Join me, Kel and Andy Woods for our insightful discussion on this legendary album.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Filipino band Version 3 is back and they did their stunning version of Olivia Rodrigo's Vamipre . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcomed back guitar hero Patrick Robertson as he shared his expert guitar tips and wowed us with his stunning country bluegrass tunes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we delve into Luke Combs' latest release, Fathers and Sons . The album showcased Luke Combs' signature storytelling. With beautiful and heartfelt lyrics, this album resonated deeply, making each track feel like an open love letter. Myself Mark Lloyd, along with my panel tonight, the incredible singers Emily Peacock, Lauren Townley and Louise Shufflebotham, definitely gave this one a huge...

Could this be the longest breath in a saxophone performance? Multi-instrumentalist Ajay Sax performed Michael Jackson's 'Human Nature' and showcased his unbelievable breathing technique and talent on the saxophone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South African singer Ross Learmonth, best known as the lead singer of South African rock royalty Prime Circle, is performing live in Dubai this summer. Listen to the podcast as he talks about his early years, his musical inspiration, and his decision to become a solo artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we dive into the music and legacy of one of my favorite bands: Chicago. From their early days to the unforgettable era when the iconic voice of Peter Cetera defined the sound of a generation, Chicago's orchestration and the quality of their music set them apart. Join me Mark Lloyd and music expert and super guitarist Kel Jenkins as we explore their journey, iconic songs, and the moments...

Emirati singer-songwriter Zarooni is back with new music, Now & Never . Plus he also treated us with a preview of his next single.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had a guitar masterclass with maestro Patrick Robertson. Listen as he gives practical advice in everything guitars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on What's New Album Review, we dive into Daryl Hall's latest release, his 6th studio album titled ' D '. Join me, Mark Lloyd, along with drummer Eddie Parsons and singer Louise Sufflebotham, as we uncover and explore this musical gem! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are shining the spotlight to the incredible talent of Hydyy Brown who is a singer-songwriter and a podcaster as well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Mullally discussed the highly anticipated film, A Quiet Place: Day One . We deep dive into the gripping premise of the movie and William shared his exclusive interview with stars Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong'o. We also explored the success of Inside Out 2 and the upcoming movies that we need to see.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark caught up with comedian Pierre Hollins who part of The Laughter Factory's Premium Comedy Club show this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.