GRASS ROOTS MUSIC UK

GRMUK presents daily byte sized stories of life on the road!!!! "The Juggler" to be involved or to share a memory... email; innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudios Instagram - @grassrootsmusicukpodcast Twitter - @Marcyguru Skype - @Innervation Studios

GRMUK presents daily byte sized stories of life on the road!!!! "Speak Up" to be involved or to share a memory... email; innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudios Instagram - @grassrootsmusicukpodcast Twitter - @Marcyguru Skype - @Innervation Studios

Week 7!! Marcus shares more stories and memories of legendary GR music venues and artists. This Week a historic look at The Fortune Of War in Basildon, The Railway, Pitsea and several other local pubs and music venues, as well as news of exciting interviews coming up over the next few weeks, a short biography of Bob Mundy and Paul Milligan from Skint, Granny Grunt and The Heaters, now working toge...

Week 6!! Marcus shares more stories and memories of legendary GR music venues and artists. This Week Features a couple of extremely rare live recordings of The Pinkees at The Laindon Hotel in 1981 and news of more EXCLUSIVE Curtain Call interviews on the way!!!!..also a look at The Royal Standard in Walthamstow and some of the lesser recognised support bands from over the years.... to be involved...

Episode 5!!!! Part Two of an exclusive interview with Andy and Nevil from Glyder and The Pinkees, sharing more stories and anecdotes about Top Of The Pops, playing Live on TV in Stockholm and drinking in the hotel bar with members of Queen. Andy shares a story about how he learned a valuable life lesson from a chance meeting with The Osmonds!! to be involved or to share a memory... email; innervat...

This week Part One of an exclusive interview with Andy Price and Nevil Kiddier of Glyder and The Pinkees, sharing their experiences of touring and recording across all levels of the music industry, from Pub Rock to the Hammersmith Odeon and many more legendary venues. PLUS an EXCLUSIVE Announcement regarding The Pinkees as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of their self-titled album... to be inv...

Week 3!! Marcus shares more stories and memories of The Festival Hall in Basildon, The Square in Harlow, The Grand Hotel in Leigh, The Laindon Hotel, The Greyhound in Fulham, The Fortune Of War in Basildon, The Borderline in Camden, The Cockpit in Leeds, The Feelgood Music Bar in Canvey..and invites you to share your memories of your favourite music venues that are sadly no longer there. Also a fe...

Week 2 Marcus shares more stories and memories of The Double Six, Basildon and more artists that appeared there, including Telecaster Ted's Jam Night, Peter Sarstedt, Streamer, The Rezillos, The Old Boys Network, DJ Mickey Spectrum, Brahms & Listz and how the Gentry were an early version of a now legendary 1980's band. Also a special feature on Burglar Bill and a brief history and invitation to sh...

Week 1 A nostalgic look back to some of the most iconic Grass Roots Music venues and music shops in the UK. In the pilot episode, Marcus discusses the various ways you can be involved and share your stories and memories, along with a look back to several legendary music venues in Essex, including The Powerhouse in Vange, The Flying Childers in Basildon, later known as The Double Six, The Barge Inn...

Week 40! This week Marcus takes your questions and discusses how performing affects the body over time, when and where to play original compositions, how it feels when your pupils go on to have a successful career and is it possible for those with a mental or physical disability to create and perform music.. submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.co...

Week 39! This week Marcus takes your questions and discusses the first things to learn on Guitar, is there such a thing as too many band members, easy lighting tips for darker venues, do people have the right to stream your performance on social media and why you shouldn't play to the camera onstage when you have a live audience in front of you!!!! submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gma...

Week 38! This week Marcus takes your questions and discusses the importance of learning different scales for guitar, do chord charts need to be followed precisely, when is the right time to leave a band project and embark on a solo career, the worst and best lyrics he's heard and what to expect if a venue cancels at the last minute!! submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook...

Week 37! This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice on extending vocal range, using different plectrums live and in the studio, how to use a guide vocal efficiently when recording, keeping things simple when multi tracking, the importance of music theory, musical appreciation sessions at school and shares personal experiences of playing the wrong song in the wrong situation!! submit y...

Week 36! This week Marcus is here to take your questions and offer advice on how the vocal chords and vocal range change with age, what to do if a band member lets you down at the last minute, is music inherited through generations and is it ever ok to abandon a show halfway through!!.. submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudios I...

Week 35! This week Marcus is here to discuss the positives in the music industry since the pandemic, is there a place for offensive lyrics, how to learn your song structures for efficient and faster programming of drums or bringing your ideas to your band mates, the old, old way of learning songs and lyrics and how important music can be when it can provide comfort or evoke emotions and feelings t...

Week 34! This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice on songwriting in different styles and genres, acoustic guitars and/or acoustic simulators, floor Tuner or clip on tuner, dressing appropriately for shows, the correct order for connecting stomp boxes and effects and what exactly is a 'paid rehearsal' submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.face...

Week 33! This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice on songwriting, practicing without annoying the neighbours, negotiating stage playing times, sharing the bill with other acts, using straight mic stands and/or boom stands and shares a story about the strangest noises picked up through the microphone when recording!!! submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook -...

Week 32! This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice on songwriting for a specific audience, how and why certain songs or chords affect us emotionally, why your inner metronome is more important than the power and resonance of your instrument and a heartfelt personal message and guidance for those musicians who are thinking of giving up. submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gm...

Week 31! This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice and guidance on being stage fit, how to work together when there are personal issues, how many chords do you need to know to build a setlist and the most influential decade for songwriting. submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudios Instagram - @innervationstudios Tw...

Week 30! This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice and guidance on bad acoustics in larger venues, the correct posture and position for playing an acoustic guitar, limiting microphone interference and discusses how many guitars does a guitar player need!!! submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudios Instagram - @inner...

Week 29! This week Marcus discusses taking care of your hearing and tinnitus, the advantages and disadvantages of being a left handed guitar player, is it still possible to be a good musician if you're tone deaf and how to tell if a musician is self taught. submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudios Instagram - @innervationstudios...

Week 28! This week Marcus discusses the issues of mental health at grass roots level, including his thought process behind stage fright and lack of confidence, how to make the vocal transition from singing in your bedroom to the bigger stage and Doug from Ipswich is back for another pop at the podcast!! submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inn...

Week 27! This week Marcus offers advice on the most affordable guitar cables, things best avoided when signing contracts with agents and venues, adding effects when recording to get the best out of your performance and choosing the right images for your album artwork!! nb - apologies for the interference on audio, these things happen sometimes and I hope it doesnt spoil your enjoyment too much...M...

Week 26! This week Marcus discusses pros and cons of busking, changing band members, choosing the right set for the right venue and answers a funny email regarding the recording of the podcast!!! submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudios Instagram - @innervationstudios Twitter - @Marcyguru Skype - @Innervation Studios

Week 25! This week Marcus offers advice and shares personal experiences on making the transition into singing and playing at the same time, using acoustic guitars through electric amplifiers, audiences that sing along and how to switch between a range of stringed instruments without getting mixed up!! submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inner...