Talk to the Band

This is the first episode, in a two part interview with Yolanda Charles, a UK musician and teacher who has played bass guitar with the likes of Paul Weller, David Stewart, Robbie Williams, Mick Jagger, Hans Zimmer and many more. From July 2017 through early 2020 she was a member of Squeeze and has recently joined Sting’s live band with tour dates planned for 2021, and at the end of 2020 she .was awarded the MBE for services to Music.Special thanks to Yolanda Charles for agreeing to be interviewed for Talk to the Band. If you'd like to find out more about Yolanda and her incredible career, please check out the below links:Follow Yolanda on FacebookFollow Yolanda on TwitterFollow Yolanda on InstagramTalk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#TalktotheBand #YolandaCharles #PaulWeller #DaveStewart #RobbieWilliams #MickJagger #HansZimmer #Squeeze #Sting #Queen #DarylHallSupport the show

This is the second episode, in a two part interview with Peter Boita, a UK drummer who has played with numerous musical legends which include Sir Elton John, Madonna, Glen Campbell, Dame Vera Lynn, The Jacksons, Dame Shirley Bassey, Whitney Houston, Sir Tom Jones, Sir Rod Steward, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir George Martin, Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber, The Supremes, Charles Asnavour and many, many more. And, he was also resident drummer for the first 25 years of Les Miserable..Special thanks to Peter Boita for agreeing to be interviewed for Talk to the Band. If you'd like to find out more about Peter and his incredible career, please check out the below links:Follow Peter on FacebookPromo video for Peter's lectures onboard the the Cunard liner Queen Mary 2Talk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#TalktotheBand #PeterBoita #SirGeorgeMartin #GlenCampbell #TheSupremes #Jeff Wayne #Charles #AsnavourSupport the show

This is the first episode, in a two part interview with Peter Boita, a UK drummer who has played with numerous musical legends which include Sir Elton John, Madonna, Glen Campbell, Dame Vera Lynn, The Jacksons, Dame Shirley Bassey, Whitney Houston, Sir Tom Jones, Sir Rod Steward, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir George Martin, Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber, The Supremes, Charles Asnavour and many, many more. And, he was also resident drummer for the first 25 years of Les Miserable..Special thanks to Peter Boita for agreeing to be interviewed for Talk to the Band. If you'd like to find out more about Peter and his incredible career, please check out the below links:Follow Peter on FacebookPromo video for Peter's lectures onboard the the Cunard liner Queen Mary 2Talk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#TalktotheBand #PeterBoita #SirGeorgeMartin #GlenCampbell #TheSupremes #Jeff Wayne #Charles #AsnavourSupport the show

In this bonus special episode, we interview Dave Hemingway of the Beautiful South and guitarist Phil Barton, who discuss their new band 'Sunbirds' and their debut album 'Cool to be Kind'. It's a great album and we play clips from three of the songs from the Album during this episode, if you'd like to find out more about the Sunbirds then check out their website using the link below:Special thanks to Dave Hemingway and Phil Barton for being part of this episode. If you'd like to find out more about Sunbirds  then please check out their social links below:Sunbirds Website : www.sunbirds.co.ukThe The Far North Social LinksFollow Sunbirds on FacebookFollow Sunbirds on TwitterFollow Sunbirds on InstagramTalk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#TalktotheBand #Sunbirds #DaveHemingway #PhiBarton #TheBeautifulSouth #BeautifulSouth #TheSouth #Marc Parnell #TeoMiller #PeterGreenSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalktotheBand)Support the show

This is the second episode, in a two part interview with Tessa Niles, a UK female vocalist who has performed and recorded with some of music’s greatest stars including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, David Bowie, Tina Turner, The Police and Robbie Williams. In 2015, she released a book called “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”, which is a star-studded account of her 30 year career working alongside some of the greatest names in Rock and Pop..Special thanks to Tessa Niles for agreeing to be interviewed for Talk to the Band. If you'd like to find out more about Tessa and her incredible career, please check out her book: “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”Talk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#TalktotheBand #Tessa Niles #Backtrack #Sting #ThePolice #TinaTurner #ABC #TrevorHorn #DavidBowie #EricClapton  #GraceJones #RichardNilesSupport the show

This is the first episode, in a two part interview with Tessa Niles, a UK female vocalist who has performed and recorded with some of music’s greatest stars including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, David Bowie, Tina Turner, The Police and Robbie Williams. In 2015, she released a book called “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”, which is a star-studded account of her 30 year career working alongside some of the greatest names in Rock and Pop..Special thanks to Tessa Niles for agreeing to be interviewed for Talk to the Band. If you'd like to find out more about Tessa and her incredible career, please check out her book: “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”Talk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#TalktotheBand #Tessa Niles #Backtrack #Sting #ThePolice #TinaTurner #ABC #TrevorHorn #DavidBowie #EricClapton  #GraceJones #RichardNilesSupport the show

In this special episode, we interview Singer/Songwriter Lee Wylding from the band "The Far North".Lee joined me to discuss their debut album "Songs for Gentle Souls" which was released on 20th November 2020.Special thanks to Lee for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about Lee and The Far North then please check out their social links below:The Far North Website : www.thefarnorth.co.ukThe The Far North Social LinksFollow The Far North  on FacebookFollow The Far North on TwitterFollow The Far North on InstagramRed Lantern Records Website: Red Lantern RecordsTalk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#TalktotheBand #TheFarNorth #Lee Wylding #Nigel Stonier #TheFireFlies #Branches #ThisHouseIsOurs #Runaway #SongsForGentleSouls #RedLanternRecordsSupport the show

In this episode, we interview Nigel Spennewyn, UK Guitarist, whose performance and recording credits include Elkie Brooks and Joe Cocker. He has previously worked for Chandler Guitars, Fender, Line 6 and Korg, and he is currently the International Sales Manager for Suhr Guitars, Amps and Pedals..Special thanks to Nigel for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about Nigel and Suhr Guitars then please check out their social links below:Follow Nigel on FacebookThe Suhr Website : https://suhr.comSocial Links for Nigel's Band - The Way Back:Website : https://www.lemonrock.com/thewaybackFollow The Way Back on on FacebookTalk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#TalktotheBand #NigelSpennewyn #Suhr #SuhrGuitars #TheWayBackSupport the show

In this episode, we interview Alison Wheeler, female vocalist for The Beautiful South between 2003 and 2007. Since then, she’s been the female vocalist with The South, performing all over the UK and recording their album “Sweet Refrains”. In 2010, she recorded the track “Move a little closer” with John Windle of Little Man Tate, and she is also involved with the band The Topers and her own Jazz group Southern Beauty.Special thanks to Alison Wheeler for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about Alison and The South then please check out their social links below:Alison Wheeler Social LinksFollow Alison on FacebookFollow Alison on TwitterFollow Alison on InstagramThe South Website : http://thesouth.co.uk/Follow The South on FacebookFollow The South on TwitterThe Southern Beauty Jazz Website : http://thesouth.co.uk/Follow Southern Beauty Jazz on FacebookFollow Southern Beauty Jazz on TwitterFollow Southern Beauty Jazz on InstagramThe Topers Social LinksFollow The Topers on FacebookFollow The Topers on TwitterFollow The Topers on InstagramAmanda's Action Club Social LinksFollow Amanda' Action Club on FacebookFollow Amanda's Action Club on TwitterFollow Amanda's Action Club on InstagramTalk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#TalktotheBand #TheBeautifulSouth #TheSouth #Alison Wheeler #DaveHemingway #TheTopers #SouthernBeauty #AmandasActionClub #JohnWindle #Movealittlecloser #littlemantate #SweatRefrains #Pidgeon HoleSupport the show

In this episode, we interview Paul Shepley, UK keyboard player and composer, who performed with both The Damned and the Anti-Nowhere League. He also has recording credit on the album 'Phantasmagoria', which was the highest charting album album ever for The Damned, until the release of their album 'Evil Spirits' in 2018. Special thanks to Paul Shepley for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about The Damned and The Anti-Nowhere then please check out the links below:The Damned Website : http://www.officialdamned.com/The Damned Social LinksFollow The Damned on Facebook Follow The Damned on TwitterWatch The Damned on YouTubeThe Anti Nowhere League Website : http://www.antinowhereleague.com/The Anti Nowhere League Social LinksFollow The Anti Nowhere League on Facebook Watch The Anti Nowhere League on YouTubeTalk to the Band Social LinksFollow Talk to the Band on FacebookFollow Talk to the Band on TwitterFollow Talk to the Band on InstagramDisclaimer: There are affiliate links within this post through which we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you and this is how we keep our site and podcasts free for you. So we really do appreciate it when you purchase via our links.#PaulShepley #TheAnti-NowhereLeague #TheAntiNowhereLeague #The League #TheDamned Support the show