Downes Your Way

In this episode, the tables are turned as Colin Speller, who manages Rebecca's music business, interviews her about her life in music and the state of the music business. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information on Rebecca or Blues in Britain: https://www.rebec...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin Speller, who manages her music business. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information on Rebecca or Blues in Britain: https://www.rebeccadownes.com/ https://www.bluesinbritain.org/ The blog post about Colin's career referred...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Paul Long, producer, original music artist and radio host. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Paul Long: https://www.rebeccadownes.com/ https://www.bluesinbritain.org/ https://www.burningrope.c...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Troy Redfern, multi-instrumental slide guitarist, producer and band leader.  Sadly, the interview was affected by technical issues – the video glitches in places, and the recording of her voice was distorted and had an echo which we could not eradicate. Producer Colin Speller has has created shortened versions of the questions and interjections, and it is his voic...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Adam Norsworthy - guitarist, solo artist, and member of both the Milk Men and the Mustangs. He is also prime mover in the charity festival Milkfest, which next year is in aid of Dementia UK, one of the main charities that she has supported in recent years.   Adam gives his views on how the scene has changed over the 20 plus years he has been involved. This series...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to John Verity - guitarist, singer, songwriter and touring musician - about the changes he's seen since he started in the music business in the 1960's. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or J...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Stephen Stanley of Solid Entertainments - booking agent and festival promoter - who gives us his thoughts on the current scene from the perspective of someone who is focused on ticket sales. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information...

In this episode, in a departure from the main theme of the series, Rebecca talks to guitarist, songwriter and band leader Walter Trout from the USA about his new album, 'Sign Of The Times.' Part of this interview is featured in the current edition of Blues In Britain magazine. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is These Days writ...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Ross Muir of FabricationsHQ.com who has many years experience of writing about and working in support of the grassroots live music scene. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Ross Muir visit: htt...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Chantel McGregor - virtuoso guitarist, singer, songwriter and band leader. Chantel featured in Series 2, Episode 5 and in this episode we hear her perspective on the UK scene 2 years after her last interview. She has recently completed an intensive UK tour and she talks about the challenges - and rewards - of her five weeks on the road. This series of Downes Your...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Sari Schorr, international touring artists based in the USA and who is currently recording an album in the UK. Sari gives her perspective on the current scene. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain o...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Mark Ede, probably bestknown for his role as manager of artist Jo Harman, but also as a promoter and the owner of the Big I Am boutique artist management/promotion agency. Mark has a reputation for a certain outspoken honesty in his social media posts – which he brands as ‘The Blind Leading the Blond’.  Mark is the first of the guests who are not performers, but h...

In this opening episode of Series 3, Rebecca talks once again to Alan Nimmo - guitarist, singer, songwriter and international touring musician with his band King King. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is These Days  written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Alan Nimmo visit: https...

In this final episode of Series 2, Rebecca reflects on the thoughts of her guests, discusses some of the things she heard and considers how the next series might develop in the light of what she has learned. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is ' With Me'  from the album ' More Sinner Than Saint'  written by Steve Birket...

In this seventh episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Alan Nimmo - guitarist, singer, songwriter and international touring musician with his band King King. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is ' With Me'  from the album ' More Sinner Than Saint'  written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information on Rebec...

In this sixth episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Big Boy Bloater - guitarist, singer, songwriter, presenter and all-round entertainer. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is ' With Me'  from the album ' More Sinner Than Saint'  written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britai...

In this fifth episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to another member of the music sisterhood – Chantel McGregor – award-winning musician, singer, songwriter and amazing guitarist. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is ' With Me'  from the album ' More Sinner Than Saint'  written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. For more...

In this fourth episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Elles Bailey - UK award-winning, charting musician; singer, songwriter, national radio DJ, international touring artist and mother. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is ' With Me'  from the album ' More Sinner Than Saint'  written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. F...

In this third episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Danny Bryant - UK blues rock musician, singer, songwriter, dog lover and – despite the challenges of Brexit for UK-based musicians – international touring artist. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is ' With Me' from the album ' More Sinner Than Saint' written by Steve B...

In this second episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to legendary blues guitarist Walter Trout about the challenges of the music business from the perspective of an international touring artist. Walter recounts many stories from his long career on the road, and has a powerful message to anyone starting a similar journey. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine....

In this first episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Luke Morley of Thunder about the challenges of the music business and their impact on mental health, his new album ' Songs From The Blue Room' , his animals and his songwriting. This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine. Original Music is ' With Me' from the album ' More Sinner Than Saint&...

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin Speller, her Manager, about questions raised in the Downestream IV live session on Friday 12 June 2020. The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 1 July 2020 Background music is 'Sailing on a Pool of Tears - Chris Kimsey Re-Mix (Radio Edit)' which was a 2017 single release, written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. Episode artwork photo is courtesy...

In this episode, Colin talks to Steve Birkett Snr and Steve Birkett Jnr about the making of the new album 'Stripped Back' that is due out on 9 April 2021, looking in detail at the recording, production, mixing and mastering. The music featured is short extracts of tracks from the new album. Music and podcast are © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2021.

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin about her new album 'Stripped Back' that is due out on 9 April 2021. The music featured is short extracts from 'Blues For Us' (new single, out now), 'More Sinner Than Saint' and 'Sailing On A Pool Of Tears', all from the new album.  Music and podcast are © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2021.

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin about her work as a vocal coach, then tables are turned as she asks Colin about the impact of the Brexit deal on UK musicians hoping to tour in Europe and sell merchandise to EU countries.  More details about Rebecca's vocal coaching services can be found on her website at www.rebeccadownesvocalcoach.com.  The music featured is a stripped-back vers...