Episodes
Simon Rea tells Christy about Truman Falls' new album - their third in fact - which is inspired by and dedicated to one of his favourite places on the Isle of Man. Silverdale is released on Good Friday.
https://youtu.be/lfGAxw1DbjI?si=3v_2HXI69zZ4UW-1
Christy caught up with Aalin, Rob and Dan from Clash Vooar in the Live Lounge this evening, as they celebrate their new album 'Pulled By The Stars' which is released on Easter Sunday. Single Manannan, inspired by Anglin Buttimore's piano playing, is out today and we heard a great story about how the song developed in an unexpected way. They also shared their Firsts with us, which led to some wonderful revelations about their musical youth!
In the Live Lounge this evening we met Finnish artist Heikki who brought along his Producer, Phil Reynolds from Small Bear Records. We heard about the 2 EPs that have been 30 years in the making and Heikki shared his Firsts with us.
In the Live Lounge this evening we met the acts and organisers from next weekend's Acoustic Delight event at the Peel Centenary Centre. The event is Saturday March 9th with 4 acoustic acts taking to the Peel Centenary Centre stage: Jon Lightfield, John Gregory, Paul Reynolds and When Kelly Met Nelly. Tickets are £8 and are available from etickets.im/bjm
Christy catches up with the wonderfully positive and inspiring Sandra Oberoi, who moved to the Island two years ago and is on a mission to inspire, connect and support young musicians. Her organisation, Harmony International Isle of Man, is running the workshop 'Anyone Can Compose' at the Kensington Youth Arts Centre. Find out more on their Facebook here and sign up via Eventbrite.
Performance poet and musician Jacqueline Morrey-Grace is launching her latest book, 'There are worse places to hide than inside' by gathering a collection of her talented pals to bring the words to life.
There will be gongs, drums, Mandolorian whistles and choreographed routines, all directed by Jackie's extraordinary imagination and knitted together by her mastery of the spoken word. You can experience this unique event at the Erin Arts Centre on March 8th - or listen to this podcast with Jackie, Virgil and Amy in tow, to get just a taste of what's in store.
When Christy played the latest Yard Act single and enthused about it with Lenny Conroy at the back end of 2023, she also mentioned that the band had 'switched on the Christmas lights in their hometown, the Yorkshire village of Meanwood. So she was surprised to receive an email a few weeks later from Yard Act's guitarist, Sam Shipstone, saying he wasn't from Meanwood at all, but was actually 'from the Isle of Man'..!
So naturally, Christy took the opportunity to find out more - and Sam generously carved out a chunk of time* for a good old fashioned chinwag (*in between writing out lists, r...
Christy catches up with Islander-abroad Shane Kerwin about his beautiful new version of Ellan Vannin, featuring the blues vocals of Mary-Elaine Jenkins from South Carolina and a host of multicultural musicians he's met since living in Brooklyn NYC.
Shane also tells us what musical larks he's been up to Stateside, about his mission to promote Manx music wherever he goes and about the Brooklyn branch of the 'Manx Music Centre' of New York...
We're also reminded of his work with the trad group Fyn - which you can find here: Treisht | Fyn (bandcamp.com)
Pre-save the release of 'Ellan Vanni...
A VERY festive Live Lounge, featuring songwriters, Manx choirs, Drag Queens - and Muppets, of course. Exclusive sessions and/or festive messages from: Yn Choraa, Lizzy and Josh from Eject, Vida La Fierce, Steve Nash, Jeff Jepson, Francesca May, Ian Thompson, Dusty Plankton, Gyp Buggane and many more. All wrapped up with a sparkly ribbon of alternative Christmas tunes from the likes of Low, James Brown, Spinal Tap, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Delgados - too many to mention here! So sit back, pour yourself a dram of something warming and get this feast of festive wonders in yer ears.
Prog Metal group Aeons have achieved incredible international success already and this is set to continue with their brilliant new album 'Consequences'. They're also taking on the mighty Ed Force One, the Island's Iron Maiden tribute, in a 'titanic struggle between the Gods of Old School Heavy Metal' with the Yule Rock gig on December 29th at the Villa Prom Suite. Si and Skippy from Aeons and Dick and Mike from Ed Force One stopped by the Live Lounge to tell us all about it.
Find out more about the gig itself - and book tickets - here: Aeons v Ed Force One (villagaiety.com)
We heard all about Kitterland in the Live Lounge this evening, a music and film project which will be showcased on Sunday 17th Dec with a screening of the film "2121" at the Erin Arts Centre.
Musicians Joff Whitten and Tibor Miklos told us how it all works and shared some of the music from the film, which is entirely improvised using loops, analogue synths, guitar and voice.
Lenny Conroy has been promoting gigs on the Isle of Man for over 20 years, with acts ranging from indie artists at the very start of their career to huge names like Sinead O'Connor and Brian Wilson.
He's also been a keen supporter of the local music scene, encouraging new young Manx acts such as Back Door Slam before Davy Knowles become an international star, sharing stages with the likes of Joe Satriani.
It's fitting, then, that Lenny wraps up his Triskel Promotions business next year with two gigs reflecting his career: new young indie act Wrest will be at the Centenary Centre and Davy ...
Gyp Buggane popped in to chat about a new "13th Pillar" album, to reminisce about gig days gone by and more - along with musical pal Bonz from "The Psychedelic Rottweillers", who have reformed after 32 years for a joint gig later this month (full chat)
About 10 years ago, our very own Christy D was flabbergasted to be invited to open for one of her musical heroes, Scott Matthews at a gig in the Peel Centenary Centre.
Now, with the Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter set to return to these shores at the weekend, she chats with him in her capacity as a radio hound. And just about manages to keep her wits about her... Just about.
We find out about his most recent album - an acoustic reimagining of his last electronica-themed release - also about his latest tour, his future plans and That Time he spent on a beach in Cornwall with the mul...
There's a new BIG live event hitting Ramsey next weekend, Nov 18th, as the guys from Ultimate Productions start a new music venture at the Mountain View studios. Organiser Justin McMullin stopped by the Live Lounge with musician Nathan Thompson to tell us more. Tickets available here: Sat Night LIVE - "ROCKETMAX"
Jeff Jepson's new album 'Meaning Waves' is out now. He stopped by the studio to tell us about it, play some songs from the record and also to play live - one of his own and also a superb cover of a song made famous by Aretha Franklin.
Judging by the photo, he clearly felt like a right winner :)
Riffs and Quids have joined forces to celebrate the wealth of musical talent here on the Island, as they launch their new Songwriters competition. First heat is this Friday (Nov 3rd) with heats right through to the final on Dec 1st. Andy Saunders and Chris Cole joined Christy to tell her more, along with musicians Matt Kelly, Steph Chambers and Harry Roe, who each played one of their own original songs live.
Multi-genre group Dusty Plankton launch their brand new album, WHALE NOISES FOR THE ELECTRONICALLY BLIND, tonight at the Rovers Return.
But before the gig, Christian, Al, Seb, Jonny and Nell took the time to pop in to see Christy in the Live Lounge to tell us all about it - and to share some excellent Firsts.
Christy finds out about the musical project 'Empire Of', a duo comprising a singing poet and a multi instrumentalist producer. Using vintage equipment and retro sounds, Georgia and Cosmic make dark, dreamy, trippy sounds that are perfect for these shortening days.
Despite one member only being 15, new group Crawlboard have already cemented themselves on the scene as a real Band To Watch. Their debut single 'Is It You?' is accomplished, mature and very much Their Sound. Members Bram, Leo and Conrad joined Christy to tell us more about their music, their plans and more.
Christy celebrates the thriving trad scene on the Island, catching up with Ruth Keggin about her international tour with harpist Rachel Hair, we also have new music from the youth supergroup Scran, we hear about a songwriting contest linked to the Cooish Manx Language Festival and the lead single from Davy Knowles' new acoustic album - all of which makes for a folk'in good show!
Young musician Elijah Scothern has already been in a number of successful bands on Isle, including Glitch256 and The Internal Affair but is now on to his 2nd solo album. He talks Christy through his songwriting process, shares his Firsts and more.
JorDMC joined Christy in the Live Lounge to chat about everything from international gigs to meeting his musical heroes in a shed on the Isle of Man. He also shared details of his forthcoming debut solo EP and revealed his Firsts.
IOM based tribute acts Kinrage and System of a Dhoon join Christy to talk about their upcoming gig at the Villa Marina and share their love for all things Rage and SOAD.
Christy chats with Francesca May and Andrew Johnson, catching up on their multiple new music releases, hearing about their Firsts and also getting an exclusive live play of a previously unheard single.
We catch up with Aaron Harwood about his debut album 'The Great Silence', speak to Paul Kelly and Jon Lightfield about the Jon Paul Project and learn more about all our guests musical background by hearing their Firsts.
The Celtic Gathering is back! Featuring international performances, local musicians, workshops, Ceilidhs and more, Yn Chrunniaght starts Monday July 24th and is going to be a belter. Chloe Woolley and Jo Callister tell Christy D all about it.
In the Saturday Live Lounge, Christy has a catch up with rock pals Harry Radford and Geoff Murphy, fresh from a European Tour with Call Me Amour and enjoying international success with their latest singles. They talk touring, songwriting, play an early single live for us and reveal their "No.1s"
Jack Wolter from Penelope Isles has been back on the rock for TT with his solo project Cubzoa, but he's also joined forces with Brighton pals The Leaning for an IOM tour. They all popped by the Live Lounge to chat with Christy and play a stunning rendition of one of their harmony drenched songs.
Every year there is an annual celebration of music that essentially aims to take it back to the streets - and offices, schools and anywhere you can think of! Christy D wanted to find out more & there was one person who she knew would have all the gen. Little did she know though, that the conversation would end up with her entering the competition herself...