On the day of their recent gig in Birmingham we sent our very own Aaron Chawro to the 02 Acadamy to find out their opinions on Birmingham, their standout gigs and what they think of being musicians in the era of Twitter and the X-factor. 

One of those two things comes across a lot better than the other, but to find out which one, you'll have to listen! 

Oh and they also talked about their music and the reasons for the naming of their recent album @reverend_makers the same as their Twitter Handle. 

Scratch Radio Reverend & The Makers Interview

Former member of The Dualers, Si Cranstoun pulls over his car on his way to Brighton and tells Scratch Radio about his upcoming performances, exclusive releases and what influenced him on the way to becoming Ska and Reggae legend. 


Si Cranstoun Interview

Comedian and political activist Mark Thomas is in town this week to perform his show "Bravo Figaro"  at Birmingham's MAC venue and he was kind enough to give Scratch's Roy Felstead a call to talk about the show, his family that it is based upon and his favourite places in Birmingham. 

To win two tickets to this show on Monday the 3rd of December then answer this question:

What is one of Mark's favourite places in Birmingham? 

E-mail whatson@scratchradio.co.uk with the answer to this question before 3pm on Monday.
The winner will be drawn at random. 



Mark Thomas Interview

A bad away day for the Roms, losing 5-0 to "The Yeltz" that leaves them near the bottom of the table 
After the Match, Roy Felstead of Scratch Sport spoke to the Roms club photographer Richard "Trickie" Clarke 

Gracious as ever in defeat, Trickie gives his honest assessment of the match acknowledges the form and hat trick of Yeltz player Ben Haseley while coining a new phrase for the The Football Show: "There's always next Saturday Roy!" 

Richard 'Trickie' Clarke Halesowen Town 5 v Romulus 0 January 2013

Evo-Stik League Northern Premier First Division South 5 January 2013

An eight goal thriller at Coles Lane and two injury time goals from the Royals secured a share of the points in a game that was a great advert for non-league football. 

After the match, Roy Felstead of Scratch Sport spoke to Sutton’s Assistant Manager Ross Thorpe

Ross Thorpe - Assistant Manager SCT. Sutton Coldfield Town v Chasetown 5 January 2013

Come one, come all ladies, gentlemen and yes, even students, to the Scratch Radio Pantomime! 

Listen to the tale of brave Prince Charmless as he valiantly travels across the deep dark woods to reclaim his kingdom...oh Yes and he might meet Snow White at some point too. 

Audience participation is encouraged, especially if you're sitting alone at your laptop or phone listening via the Scratch Radio app on a bus, shouting "boooo" and "he's behind you" in public will result in an extra level of hilarity that is just for you. 

Still, at least we got through this description without any pantomime cliches. 

"OH NO WE DIDN'T!!!"

*sigh* SO CLOSE!   

Scratch Snow White: Panto Dec 2012

Scratch Radio's Aaron Chawro talks to up and coming Birmingham artist Gabriella Jones about her favourite venues in Birmingham and after she has supported such luminaries as Jay Z and Bon Jovi, he asks her how she has managed to get so far in the music industry at such a young age. 



Gabriella Jones Interview final edit

Scratch Radio's Aaron Chawro is fortunate to be granted an audience with up and coming artist Caleidra to talk about her new single "Miss Me" and the motives behind it. 

Listen out for "Miss Me" on our playlist soon! 

Caleidra Interview with Scratch Radio

Aaron catches up with former X-Factor contestant and solo artist TJ Bilham. Talking about his new single "Coming Undone", the anticipated release of his "Illusions" mixtape, along with his time spent on X Factor

X Factor's TJ Bilham Interview with Scratch Radio

London indie Rockers Bastille granted an audience to Ant Lee from Scratch to talk the rigours of touring, how they deal with the female attention and their favourite gig venues in Birmingham, amid a myriad of other topics. 



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