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Grass roots music and chat - artists, events, venues, interviews, exclusive live tracks and themed conversations. A convivial look at the UK live grass roots music scene.
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We're back! It's been a while again, but we have a great episode for you, where we discuss how music, musicians and venues can be pigeonholed, and how it can be a good as well as a bad thing! There's an interview with He
You probably thought we'd all emigrated! But, with apologies for the huge delay (blame Neil - if anything's late, it'll be down to Neil!) we present episode 14, where we chat about performing and recording covers of othe
Bonus episode to accompany Episode 12 - featuring an interview with musician Katie Spencer on her experiences as a woman in music, live music from Bluebell Roots floor spot guest Nigel Wesson, the full interview with Don
In Episode 13, a new opening greeting, some new clarinet bits and a good discussion of the considerations, mechanics and basic finances of touring for grassroots musicians in the UK and beyond. We chat to Jaime and Jason
In Episode 12 - Jo, Jim and Neil still utterly fail to nail their three-part harmony intro - but hey, full marks for effort and tenacity, right? We feature live music from the July Bluebell Roots show, from Donna Canale,
In Episode 11, we discuss the ways musicians often find to supplement their income from sales of recordings or live shows. There are some pretty creative ways! We look at grants, crowdfunding, live-streaming and more. Th
Bluebell Notes Offbeat is a companion to the usual monthly shows, but with extra content there wasn't time for in the main episode! In this first bonus episode, to accompany Episode 10, we have the full reports from Jim
In Episode 10 (10? Already?) we look at how music is used in rituals and traditions. Jo does all the research, while Jim and Neil chip in unhelpfully. We have an interview with Dorset singer and songwriter Polly Morris a
For episode 9, Jim, Josie and Neil chat about health and wellness for musicians. There's a review of April's Bluebell Roots event and the new venue, including a live track from Paul Winter, and they chat to Erica Steenka
In episode 8 (the second Episode 8, as far as Neil is concerned) we talk pros and cons of musicians travelling for gigs, there’s a mention of Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival, (ahead of a bonus episode!) and a review of Mar
In episode 7 (despite Neil thinking it's episode 8 - just ignore him), Josie, Jim and Neil discuss the basic finances of running events in the live roots music scene, how volunteers contribute a huge amount to that scene
Following the Christmas Bluebell Roots event, where we didn't have a 'main' guest, this episode focuses on musicians' online presence - websites, social media and so on. There's a set of tunes from traditional Irish duo
In Episode 5, Jo, Jim and Neil discuss the balance between the political nature of some musical performances and the entertainment aspect of performing, and how these can complement or inform one another. In an in=depth
In this episode, Jo, Jim and Neil talk about getting started performing live, with Lewes duo Two's Company, Kathy and Mick Gibbs. On the way, there's talk of songwriting and collaborating with others, plus a live track f
In this episode, Josie, Jim and Neil discuss how music is relevant to listeners, using social commentary and stories. We chat to Mark, Sarah and Clara of The Self Help Group about harmonies and storytelling, and feature
In episode 2, episode, Jim, Jo and Neil talk about putting on small, intimate shows, chat with The Long Shorts about their music and Chris's house concerts, and we hear from Philippa about how she creates a meal, what's
In this first episode of Bluebell Notes, hosts Jim, Jo and Neil chat with The Browns and Philippa Vine of the Bluebell Farmhouse Kitchen. There are live tracks from the June Bluebell Roots event and Philippa talks food!
Helen
mother · Ethereal Codes
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Katie Spencer
main entertainment correspondent · Northbound Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Jaime
co-host · April Moon
1 appearance on this show
Jason
Pastor · Exciting and New Podcast
1 appearance on this show
Mr Lin
CJ teacher · Ver Logistics
1 appearance on this show
John Ward
Hunter senior geriatrician, founding Chair of Hunter Ageing Alliance, 2024 NSW Senior Australian of the Year · JW Construction
1 appearance on this show
Sarah
archer · Bat Digest
1 appearance on this show
Mark
student pursuing massage therapy · Super*Review
1 appearance on this show
Clara
skeptical assistant · Harrison Youth
1 appearance on this show
Philippa
4D Human Being
1 appearance on this show
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