Sending Signals

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Digby Fairweather / Mikael Jorgensen (Wilco) Dec 03, 2019

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Greetings! This month Jazz legend Digby Fairweather talks about his career, the past and future of jazz, the nature of genre, and his work with The Jazz Centre UK. It’s a good one! Also, Wilco member Mikael Jorgensen chats about the band’s latest record, the rather dark “Ode To Joy”, and touring with one of the best live bands on the planet! Enjoy! Twitter: @signalspodcast Insta: @sendingsignalspodcast

Craig Finn / Les McKeown (Bay City Rollers) Nov 05, 2019

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Rollermania comes to Sending Signals! Yes, Les McKeown is on, talking about his time in the whirlwind of fame, and the toll of touring in your 60’s. You can also hear my chat with The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn, talking about his excellent new solo record “I Need A New War”. Come and get it!

Steve Howe / Steve Hackett Oct 01, 2019

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Prog-tastic! This month Steve Howe of Yes discusses his new record with The Steve Howe Trio, picking Yes setlists, and playing gigs in a prison. Also, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett talks life on the road, his current tour performing “Selling England By The Pound” in full, and hayfever! Twitter: @signalspodcast Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcast

Lloyd Cole / Steve Hogarth (Marillion) Sep 03, 2019

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And we’re back. Did you miss me? This month Lloyd Cole talks divisive new album “Guesswork” and the challenges of being creative as you get older.

Steve Hogarth of Marillion is also on, reflecting on 30 years with the band, as they tentatively start work on a new album ahead of a UK tour later this year.

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Steve Ferrone (Heartbreakers) / Bob Collum Aug 06, 2019

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Episode 10! I'm still here! Delighted to have drummer Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as a guest this week. We discuss growing up, overcoming his addiction, and of course, the loss of Tom.

Also on the show, Bob Collum pops in for a chat and performs a song for us from his latest record "Pay Pack and Carry".

John Illsley (Dire Straits) / Mike Connell (The Connells) Jul 30, 2019

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Hey hey hey! This week John Illsley of Dire Straits talks nostalgia, the pressure of being huge, and whether bass players should make solo albums.

Also, you may remember The Connells for their hit "74-75" but there's a lot more to the band's career. It was awesome to talk to Mike Connell from the band about their past and future.

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Grant Nicholas (Feeder) / Tony Banks (Genesis) Jul 23, 2019

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Greetings! Episode 8 is here. Grant Nicholas is on the show this week, talking about the upcoming Feeder album “Tallulah”. We talk about the ups and downs of 25 years of Feeder; being creative in the face of tragedy, the process of making some of their records, and whether “Buck Rogers” irritates him too.

Also I’m delighted to have Tony Banks of Genesis on the show. We talk about his new boxset of solo work, some Genesis geekery, and generally have a laugh.

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Bev Bevan (ELO) / Eric Pulido (Midlake) Jul 16, 2019

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The spaceship is landing! Bev Bevan of ELO and The Move is on the show this week. We get real about ELO's first album, Bev's ill-advised ELO spin-off band, writing credits for drummers, and the great songs left off "Time".

Also on the show, the very nice Eric Pulido of Midlake AKA "E.B. The Younger" talks about going solo, and the status of Midlake's ongoing hiatus. I also compare him to Harry Styles and Phil Collins.

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Jody Stephens (Big Star) / Katie Mullins (Poet) Jul 09, 2019

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Howdy! This week Big Star drummer Jody Stephens is here! Big Star are one of the greatest bands "evs" and they have such a mystique around them; it was so cool to talk to Jody from Ardent Studios where Big Star created most of their records, and where he now works!

Also on the show, Professor of Creative Writing, poet, music writer Katie Mullins. We had an awesome conversation about teaching and grading creativity, the difference between lyrics and poetry, the desire to be liked, and er, Billy Joel's "River Of Dreams".

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Dennis Coffey (Motown) / Derek J. Pack (Author) Jul 02, 2019

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Imagine you could take a pill that reduced or even eliminated your body's need for sleep. Would you take it? What would be the implications for society if everyone took it? Those are some of the issues raised in "Dead Tired"; the debut novel from Derek J. Pack, one of my guests this week.

Also, we take a trip over to "Motor City", Detroit. Guitarist Dennis Coffey is here talking about his early work with Del Shannon, his current solo career, and of course, the assembly line hit-making process of Motown.

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