Old Rockers Podcast

A began in  Suffolk  in 1988 After changing their name to A in 1993, and abandoning their early  progressive rock -inspired sound for a more  punk rock  style, they signed a European recording contract with  Warner Bros. Records  UK in 1996 and released their debut LP  How Ace Are Buildings  in 1997. Also in 1997, the band briefly appeared in the music...

Adam Evans is a London based guitarist with many years experience touring, recording and sessions for film and TV. Adam’s credits include Hollywood films “Spy Game” “Hotel Rwanda” and “Severance”, and the “Top Gear” theme tune!! He has played around the world with acts including Just Jack, Daniel Powter, Andrea Corr, Mari Wilson, Tose Proeski, Natalie Imbruglia and most recently Nik Kershaw and Ri...

A professional guitarist and songwriter, Jon Buck LLCM is an acclaimed collaborator, session musician . https://www.facebook.com/share/1EAMdTUZQc/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://jonbuckmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our first Podcast Specials we had the privilege to talk to totally amazing Boo Hewerdine Boo is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. His work includes lead singer and creative force behind The Bible, formed in the 1980s, and reformed in 1994, as well as solo recordings and work for film. He has also produced records by several artists, including a long association with Eddi Reader...

David is the Singer songwriter and guitarist for the mighty rock band Austin Gold. Davids the real deal, his vocal ability is immense and the melody's and guitar playing are sublime on the bands latest offering Ain't no Saint. This guy is the real deal, Available February 1st on your prefered podcast provider. https://www.facebook.com/AustinGoldBand https://austingold.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.co...

A amazing lady, a fabulous bass player, a lowestoft girl and long time member of Paloma Faith band the Faithettes, Andrea Goldsworthy. Such a privilege Andrea popped along to have a chat about working with the legendary Ray Davis. Recording with Frank Turner. Also being a long term band member with the utterly fantastic Paloma Faith. https://www.instagram.com/andreagoldsworthy https://www.facebook...

Next up the incredibly talented Jake Woodward Session Drummer Jake's journey started in Liverpool with his biggest influence, his father also a drummer with Connie Lush. Jakes amazing drumming got him the job with the incredible NOVA TWIN S, with recent support tours with the Foo Fighter s this guy and the girls r on a steep rise. endorsed by Natal Drum s like co presenter simon this episode is a...

Next Up a Merseyside Legend, Mr Ian Prowse . Ian was gracious with his time which left Simon and John spellbound and slightly emotional with his Passion for music. Ian formed Pele in 1989 along with Dally (drums), Robbo (Hammond), Nico (violin) and Jim McCallister (bass).Signed by Michael Levy, Baron Levy in March 1991 to M&G Records/Polydor, the band went on to release two studio albums (Fire...

Jesse is a UK based session bassist (Electric / Upright / Synth), producer and songwriter with 15 years of experience in different genres. Worked with artists such as Mae Stephens, China Crisis, Ninet Tayeb, Louis Berry, Tom Rosenthal, Fryars, Ray Quinn, Marcus & Martinus, major labels Sony and Universal, Grammy Award winning producers Steve Fitzmaurice (Sam Smith/U2) and Steve Levine (Beach B...

Alec is a record producer, songwriter and product reviewer based in Liverpool, where he runs his successful The Cabin - by Brakeline Music recordings studio. He’s a LIPA alumnus and his credits include St Catherine’s Child, Hollowbody and Clean Cut Kid among others. His one room studio is Based in Liverpool’s creative Baltic Triangle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stevie came to prominence as the front man of UK rock band Bad Touch. Bad Touch originally formed in 2010 when the band members were still in college. In their formative years, they played local pubs and performed covers of some rock classics, and gradually began to compose original material. Over the last few years Bad Touch have started making a name for themselves and built a reputation for the...

Steve is a musician, composer, arranger, musical director, orchestrator and music supervisor. He is the musical director for The Play What I Wrote. In 1997, Steve became the trumpet player for The Official Tribute To The Blues Brothers produced by David Pugh. Later that year he progressed to musical director and since then has worked on a number of shows on multiple instruments. He has also worked...

Roger James is the real deal, born to perform Rock and Blues to any audience,the band line-up contains players who have performed to audiences worldwide and recorded with artists as diverse as Steve Marriott, Dire Straits, Dave Stewart, Bill Wyman, FM and Iron Maiden.   His band has four albums currently available, containing mainly self-penned material and their unique versions of classics s...

On this episode we explore just what being a local drummer was through the 70s and 80s with Gary Drew and Terry Newby. We look at venues the amount of gigs and teaching through those time. We loved this one check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John's interest in music began during the early fifties jazz revival. Having experimented with all kinds of popular music in the sixties, his fascination for jazz endured and he purchased his first double bass in 1965. Soon John formed his own jazz trio and played in various London venues whilst working for the  Telegraph  in Fleet Street. Turning professional in the mid seventies, John...

Ever fancied playing at Glastonbury, and you're an original band? Check out our guest on Saturday 27th, Mr Neil Templar. Neil runs the The Pilton Stage competition to play at Glastonbury, Its a cracker! Thanks to our Sponsor Pocket Money Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rodney Branigan Live on the Old Rockers Podcast A talented songwriter, Rodney was offered a position at EMI in Nashville, co-writing with Dave Loggins, who penned hit tunes for Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus , Don Williams, Kenny Loggins , and many others. Rodney is the first international artist to perform at Naila Bagh Palace in Jaipur, where he collaborates with Rajasthani folk musicians, Kutle...

Up next, one of the greats, the amazing James Eller . Just fantastic that James came and had a chat with the Old Rockers team in Somerset. Amazing talent on bass guitar, a interesting, funny and engaging guy. Despite his personal warmth, James remains the coolest man on four strings. He has played with Nick Lowe, The Teardrop Explodes, Damien Saez, Kirsty MacColl, Billy Bragg, The Pretenders, The,...

Up next, a Somerset front of house PA legend Doug Siddons Doug talks about his job as a PA engineer and owner of www.maltingsaudio.co.uk . He talks about doing sound, working at Glastonbury Festivals and sound engineering in general. Release date Saturday 2nd December. Many thanks to our sponsor Pocket Money Studio Maltings Audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is a British-born singer-songwriter and musician. He first came to prominence as founder member of Indie-Folk band, Noah And The Whale. Releasing four albums, they achieved huge success in the UK and overseas, selling over one million albums in the UK alone. The band toured the world between 2006 and 2014, playing hundreds of festivals, including Austin City Limits, Fuji Rocks and Lollapalooz...

WE ARE BACK on November the 4th with the fantastic Scott Poley - Pedal Steel / Guitar player and MD of https://www.facebook.com/rofmofficial . We talk about the extraordinary lengths Scott goes through with the company to get the sound of Fleetwood Mac just right. Also this guy is a amazing pedal steel player with recordings with the Biblical Liam Gallaghe r amongst others. So may the November the...

Our hosts John and Simon this week chat to the fantastically gifted, guitar genius, and lady with the voice of a angel, Arielle . The Old Rockers had the pleasure of talking to this young lady during her joint UK tour with  When Rivers Meet . Arielle made a name for herself touring throughout North America and the UK; opening and playing with Heart , Joan Jett , Graham Nash , Country Joe McDo...

Our hosts John and Simon this week chat to the fantastically gifted, guitar genius, and lady with the voice of a angel, Arielle . The Old Rockers had the pleasure of talking to this young lady during her joint UK tour with  When Rivers Meet . Arielle made a name for herself touring throughout North America and the UK; opening and playing with Heart , Joan Jett , Graham Nash , Country Joe McDo...

Our hosts John and Simon this week chat to an incredibly talented vocalist, and a stunning lady, Michelle Miles . We discuss her life at Potters Resort , her auditions for West End shows, pro-singing and dancing on big-stage productions and life as a professional entertainer. Michelle discusses working for radio shows at a early age, working in Europe on productions and support slots for Peter And...

Our hosts this week chat to a musician that really spans the decades, the legendary Rod Clark. A 60s - 70s session bass player, he toured with George Hamilton IV and Slim Whitman. We look back to the 50s with Gene Vincent, and in the 60s working with Carter-Lewis with the mighty Jimmy Page. Rod talks about the Moody Blues, writing with Denny Lane, meeting David Bowie and Mark Bolen, and working wi...