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Kris Needs Mott The Hoople Special

Led Zeppelin Evenings With Led Zeppelin Special

John Lodge was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues in 2018. The band played an extended and fully sold-out run in Las Vegas in late 2018. John also has his o2wn solo band the 10,00 Light Years band which tours regularly performing songs from J9hn's solo catalogue and selected songs from the Mody Blues catalogue. In early 2019 John was a special guest on the Cruise To The Edge and in the spring of 2019 embarks on a series of dates in the UK and later in the year more dates in America.

John Lodge spoke to Jon Kirkman during the Cruise To The Edge and discussed his feelings on being inducted to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and also how he plans to pay tribute to his former Moody Blue Bandmate Ray Thomas who passed away in January 2018.

John Lodge February 2019 Feature

Jon Camp Renaissance Ashes Are Burning Feature

Whether it is as a member of Fairport Convention, Plainsong or Matthews Southern Comfort, Iain Matthews has had a long and successful career. In late 2018 he published his Biography "Thro' These eyes" Jon Kirkman spoke to Iain  when he visited the UK to perform some live dates and promote the book

Iain Matthews Thro' My Eyes Special

Jon Kirkman talks to Charlie Hart, long-time member of Ronnie Lane's band Slim Chance about Ronnie Lane and the recent Ronnie Lane boxed set Just For A Moment

Charlie Hart Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance Feature

Hamish Stuart, founder member of the Average White Band discusses his time with the Average White Band and the new career-spanning compilation Gold. Haish also talks about the new band he formed with ex-members of the Average White Band, Steve Ferrone, and Malcolm"Molly" Duncan. The 360 Band

Average White Band Gold Special

Phil Spalding has performed with many bands including the Bernie Torme Band, Toyah, GTR and many sessions. He was also the bass layer of choice for Mike Oldfield and played on many albums and shows with Mike. Phil has formed the PSO which features 
Phil Spalding - Bass
Belle Erskine - Vocals
Jay Stapley - Guitar
Herve Koster - Drums
Matt Backer - Guitar, Mandolin, Glockenspiel
This band played their live debut recently featuring the music of Mike Oldfield. Phil spoke to Jon Kirkman of hos hopes for the concert and future activities

PSO Mike OIldfield Special

Patrick Moraz has enjoyed a career in music since the sixties. during that time he has been a member of bands including Mainhorse, Refugee, Yes and the Moody Blues. He also has a hugely varied solo career which encompasses Classical, Jazz, Pop, Progressive rock and World music. Here Patrick talks to Jon Kirkman about some of the highlights of his career and features music from the current series of reissued albums through Esoteric/Cherry Red Records

Patrick Moraz Reissues Feature

Ray Manzarek of the Doors in conversation with Jon Kirkman in May 1999 when Ray was promoting his Autobiogra[phy My Lofe with The Doors

The Doors Feature 1999

Three studio albums into their career and the Downes Braide Association or DBA Release their latest offering Live In England. Jon Kirkman talks to Geoff Downes about the album DBA, Asia and Yes.

DBA Live In England Feature

Since splitting in 1980 following a tour to promote their final studio album Civilian. the stature of Gentle Giant has grown. Here longtime drummer John Weathers discusses the limited edition boxed set Unburied Treasure and his time with this legendary band

John Weathers Gentle Giant Feature

Guitarist and founder member pf Gentle Giant talks to Jpn Kirkman about the limited edition boxed set Unburied Treasure. Gary played on a;; the Gentle Giant l;bums and subsequently formed Three Friends with Malcolm Mprtiompore and initially Kerry Minnear.In this interview, Garu discusses his audition for the band and  his time in the band from 1970 through to disbandment in 1980

Gary Green Unburiedd Treasure December 2019

Kerry Minnear was the keyboardist with Gentle Giant from the band's inception in 1970 until the band disbanded in 1980. Here he talks to Jon Kirkman about the new Gentle Giant boxed set "Unburied Treasure"

Kerry Minnear Unburied Treasure Feature

Derek Shulman , singer for Gentle Giant discusses the boxed set Unburied Treasure with Jon Kirkman and also talks about Simon Dupree and the Big Sound and his subsequent career after Gentle Giant as a major record company executive

Derek Shulman Unburied Treasure

Nick Beggs has a career that stretches back to the early eighties. Nick hs been a member of bands incliding, Kajagoogoo, Iona, Ellis Behhs and Howard and has worked with Steve Hackett and current;y works with Steven Wilson. More recently he is a member pof the bands Fish On Friday and The Mute Gods. He has recorded three solos albums. These three albums are now gathered together in a three-disc digipack set entitled Words Fail Me. Jon Kirkman talked to Nick about the album which showcases the Cha[man Stick, a yen string instrument that is fully midi controlled and can create a number of sounds

Nick Beggs Words Fail Me Feature

Wally first came to the attention of the general public when they entered a nationwide talent competition run by the music paper Melody Maker. Whilst they did not win both Rick Wakeman and Bob Harris who were on the judging panel liked them enough to get involved in producing the band. The band recorded two albums for Atlantic Records, Wally, and Valley Gardens and supported Rick Wakeman at his gig at Crystal Palace in 1974. This new compilation gathers together these two albums. Jo Kirkman spoke to the band about these two albums

Wally Martyrs And Cowboys Feature

An unexpected gap in touring due to one of the members of Jethro Tull caused Ian Andersin to think of a way to keep things running. The result, "Ian Anderson In Jethro Tull". This is an evening of Ian being asked questions on Jethro Tull and music and some film. A kind of "Evening With IIan Anderson" event. This may well be the only chance to  see this show as ian Anderson ta;led about the concept of the show and whatr to expect with, Jon Kirkman

Ian Anderson On Jethro Tull Feature

British Blues Rock guitarist is currently on her ULK tour to promote her most recent studio album Reckless Heart. Here she talks to Jon Kirkman about the tour and what people can expect
Check out the tour dates at her website here
www.joanneshawtaylor.com

Joanne Shaw Taylor Reckless Heart UK Tour

The 14th of June is the 25th Anniversary of the passing of Rory Gallagher. Regular events have taken place and archive releases containing previously unreleased material from the vast archive Rory left behind have become regular events. The most recent release was the successful album Check Shirt Wizard released earlier this year. Jon Kirkman spoke to Donal Gallagher, Rory's brother and manager, the day before the anniversary and discussed the events and how the 25th-anniversary events were affected by the current coronavirus pandemic.

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