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Join Nick Coffer as he speaks to legendary singer Colin Blunstone ahead of his show at The Stables on November 12th, where he will play his seminal solo album, One Year, in full. He talks about the Zombies, running out of money, his sense of loss when the band broke up, and his solo career which led to this brilliant album.
Lady Nade is one of the UK's most distinctive Americana singers. Poet, singer, songwriter, she also loves Nina Simone - whose songbook she brings to life on October 18th. Her career journey is a fascinating one, touched by grief and a sense of sometimes not belonging, and she tells her story articulately and with great warmth.
Nick Beggs shot to fame as part of Kajagoogoo and has enjoyed a highly successul career since, across musical genres. His daughters, Willow and Lula, formed the Beggs Sisters, and Nick will be playing with them at The Stables on 24th November. Hear Nick and Willow talk about being a family band, existentialism, the importance of neurodiversity in creative pursuits and, of course, Lamahl.
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Soothe the post summer holiday blues with this lovely episode of Turn Up The Volume. Nigel Planer and Henry Normal are coming to The Stables for an evening of poetry, stories and much more. Nigel is perhaps best known for his role in the Young Ones and has enjoyed a prolifically successful West End career. Henry is the creator behind The Royle Family and the Mrs Merton Show and played a leading role in household favourites such as Gavin & Stacey and Alan Partridge. Hear them talk to Nick about their careers and their absolute love of poetry...
Vonda Shepard was the voice behind the multi award-winning series Ally McBeal, creating the theme tune, as well as producing over 500 tracks for the show. She is also a wonderful, soulful singer songwriter with a fantastic catalogue of work behind her. She's a great listen, for fans and non-fans of Ally alike!
Seckou Keita plays the incredibly complex instrument, the Kora. He writes and performs disarmingly beautiful music. He take Nick on a journey through his West African heritage, his European influences and his passion for the music of his childhood.
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Some amazing interviews in this latest edition of Turn Up The Volume! from the Stables in Milton Keynes. Nick chats to comedian, writer and broadcaster Dom Joly about his book, The Conspiracy Tourist, and his show, The Conspiracy Tour, which is coming to the venue in September. Dom is absolutely fascinating in this interview, exploring how conspiracy theories are created and then take hold. Who propagates them? What is going on in their world that means they find comfort in them? Can you feel sympathy for conspiracy theorists? And how does all this translate into a comedy show?!
Danny Beard - winner of Drag Race UK - is a wonderful performer, and also an incedibly articulate voice when speaking about prejudice and homophobia. His wide-ranging interview with Nick is insightful, thought-provoking, funny and moving.
And Nick Cope, former lead singer of the Candyskins, explains how he has become the country's finest exponent of indie music for three year olds, while also reminiscing about the Thames Valley indie music scene he grew up in, spawning bands like Radiohead, Supergrass and Slowdive.
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This is a real bumper episode. Three artists, soon to be appearing at The Stables, talking about their music, their careers and their artistry.
Karine Polwart is a multi-award winning singer from Scotland. Proud of her local musical heritage, passionate about her community and her environment, her songs ask the questions she is seeking to answer about today and tomorrow. She is coming to The Stables with pianist Dave Milligan, in what promises to be a wonderful evening of songwriting craft.
Del Bromham has lots of stories to tell! Founder of Stray in 1966, he has always enjoyed huge critical acclaim, which has not always been matched by commercial success. But he has always stayed true to his roots, and grown a loyal following over the years. He will be joined for an evening at The Stables by Argent's John Verity. This is a great interview, full of Del's trademark humanity and authenticity.
Another Stables favourite, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, is coming back to the venue this month. In another wonderfully engaging interview, Josiah and Tink take Nick through their unique journey, eschewing major record deals, while building a reputation as a superb live band. Quirky, engaging, honest and funny, this completes a trio of great listens in this month's episode.
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Another bumper episode of Turn Up The Volume! from The Stables in Milton Keynes, with three lovely interviews for you to enjoy. Nick chats at length to the legendary Nick Heyward, who is coming to The Stables in November. Expect stories about Haircut 100, his solo career, his mental health challenges and his passion for looking after his mental wellbeing.
Katherine Priddy is one of the UK's brightest talents. Immaculately crafted lyrics and gorgeous melodies are her signature and she is coming to The Stables in May. She talks to Nick about imposter syndrome, why her lyrics are like poetry, and why she used to only be able to perform live if she was sitting down on a chair.
And finally, virtuoso harpist Ruth Wall, one half of Fitkin Wall, talks about their haunting show, Harpland, which tells stories of migration and displacement, and which you can enjoy at the Stables at the end of the month.
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In this episode, you can hear a searingly honest and open interview with Nashville Americana singer Mary Gauthier. Mary is a true troubador, writing perfectly crafted Americana songs about life, death, love and loss. Her story is unique - a rich tapestry of addiction and recovery, interlaced with an unusually late start as a recording artist. This is an incredibly powerful, personal interview with an artist who is at the very top of her game. Mary also gives us a Turn Up The Volume! exclusive, sharing a live version of a track which has not yet been recorded and released.
Nick also chats at length to blues royalty Paul Jones about 60 plus years in the industry, all the way back to his time as lead singer of Manfred Mann, and to James Pearson, one of this country's very finest jazz musicians. Expect a fascinating chat which illustrates James' passion to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions around jazz music.
All three artists in this month's podcast have a storied history with The Stables. To go and see them at the venue, head over to stables.org to buy your tickets.
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A bona fide legend on this latest episode as Nick speaks at length to poet Dr John Cooper Clarke. Don't miss the astonishing world exclusive reading Dr John gives during the interview, alongside a riveting chat about poetry, performance, growing up in Manchester, punk and his friendship with Nico. You'll hear how he is sharper than ever, still challenging, still seeing the world through words. (NB - since the interview was recorded, a small number of seats have been released for the previously sold out show at The Stables, snap them up while they are still there at stables.org).
In a truly diverse episode, Nick also speaks to ReedBass, musical director of "Rush - A Joyous Jamaican Journey", a wonderful story of music, culture and the history of Windrush. And featuring another act which is firmly rooted in social and political history, Nick chats to Chris Hardy from the world-famous, multi award-winning Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band, who are coming to The Stables on Sunday March 17th.
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Some absolutely wonderful stories in this month's episode, as Nick speaks to legendary guitarist and songwriter Jim Cregan. He worked with his best friend, Rod Stewart, for decades, and his extended interview is filled with personal stories about Rod, Etta James, Willie Nelson, Queen and Bruce Springsteen. It's an absolute joy to listen to.
And in an episode which shows the incredible diversity of The Stables, Nick talks magic with social media sensation, Pete Firman, and catches up with Vikki Gavin, lead singer of Stables favourites, Fred's House, who are back at the venue with a headline gig in early March.
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In this very intimate episode of Turn Up The Volume! from The Stables in Milton Keynes, Nick speaks at length to three much-loved guests who are coming to the venue in the next few weeks, with exclusive tracks from all three of them.
Legendary singer, songwriter and broadcaster Tom Robinson opens up about the challenges he faced in his childhood, the success of the Tom Robinson band, how War Baby resurrected his career and why Sing If You're Glad To Be Gay remains as important as ever.
Thea Gilmore has just released a gorgeous eponymous album, marking for her a fresh start after an extremely difficult period in her life. She talks to Nick about coming out the other side, feeling stronger than ever.
And Nick finally gets to chat to someone who loves Bruce Springsteen as much as he does! With a new baby boy in the house and yet another superb album released after over 40 years in the business, Martyn Joseph is one of the best live acts around. He talks about fatherhood, musicianship, covering The Boss, and how he and his wife make a huge difference to people in need via their charity.
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Welcome to the December edition of Turn Up The Volume! from The Stables in Milton Keynes, bringing you, as ever, in-depth interviews with the artists you can enjoy at the venue in the coming weeks. Peter Cox will be coming as one half of Go West in December, and then returning next year with a solo show. Nearly 40 years since the release of "We Close Our Eyes", Peter talks at length in a lovely interview about the early days of the group, the incredible success they enjoyed, the difficult second album, breaking through in the States and his own solo career too. All this while surrounded by packing boxes having literally just moved into his new home!
Nick then chats to the wonderfully engaging Mari Wilson, who is bringing her Christmas special to The Stables. They talk about beehives, 80s success, the tricky jazz audiences, writing an Emmy winning track in 36 hours and how to manage a huge ensemble like the Wilsations. When other groups had two members, they had anything up to 12!
Finally, Nick looks ahead to this years Christmas treat at The Stables, as Noel and Antonia, from multi award-winning theatre group Box Tale Soup talk about their gorgeous production of Hansel and Gretel - a Christmas reworking, fit for all the family.
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November's edition of Turn Up The Volume! contains three wonderfully warm, intimate and authentic interviews with three brilliant artists who are coming to The Stables. YolanDa Brown - musician, performer, broadcaster and philanthropist - talks about the power of music to make a difference, especially for young people, her own musical upbringing, her love of jazz, how she loves breaking with convention, the lyricism of the saxophone and.... multi methodology in Management Science!! (she did a PhD in that). Then it's up to Yorkshire for a deeply personal chat with Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow, talking about loss, love, living with autism and their wonderful new album Cloudheads. And finally, from Bergen in Norway, Nick speaks to Terje Isungset, who is bringing his ethereally beautiful Ice Quartet to The Stables for an evening of music composed and played on instruments carved out of ice in the Arctic. It's totally unique and Terje brings it to life in this interview.
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Three brilliant and varied upcoming artists at The Stables sit down and chat with Nick in this latest episode. China Crisis are marking the 40th anniversary of Working With Fire and Steel by playing the album in its entirety at The Stables. Eddie and Gary talk in depth about the early days of the group, growing up in Liverpool, still living at home when they became successful, the challenges of making their first album and the story behind Working With Fire and Steel. It's a fascinating extended chat.
Isabella Coulstock has just been supporting The Who this summer. She has her first headlining gig at The Stables on Stage 2. Her interview is also a great listen - she is a really talented young artist and an extremely vibrant interview guest. Her story about how she came to support Nell Brydon on tour is enough to make listening to the whole podcast worthwhile! Alison Young, Head of Programming at The Stables also chats to Nick to give some of the history behind Stage 2, which showcases emerging and unsigned talent.
Neil Brand is a wonderful improv pianist and an expert in silent movies. He brings his Evening With Stan & Ollie show to The Stables, looking at the early days of the comedy geniuses partnership. Hear him talk with huge knowledge and passion here to Nick about why silent movies really matter and why they are funnier than ever, 100 years after they were made.
There's a new little surprise for you at the end of this episode, make sure to listen all the way through...
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Once again, Nick gets the chance to speak at length to three wonderful artists who are coming to The Stables. Judy Collins is now 84 years old and her latest album, Spellbound, sees her telling stories of her life in more intimate ways than ever. Hear her talking about her childhood, her early days in Greenwich Village, her new album - and why she still fights for artists' rights, having not earned a penny for many of her biggest hits.
Richard Coles is bringing his one-man show to The Stables. Now free of the shackles of the BBC and the Priesthood, he opens up to Nick about his time in the Communards, dealing with grief, what status means to him, and how he is managing his "de-vicaring" and life after the BBC.
And rounding off an amazing trio of guests, Maz O'Connor sings live for Nick, and talks about her gorgeous new album "What I Wanted" and her constant search for connection and a clear sense of her creative and personal identity.
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In this episode, Nick speaks at length to the legendary broadcaster Bob Harris, ahead of his evening at The Stables with Martyn Joseph. In a wide-ranging, intimate interview, Bob tells stories about Terry Wogan, John Peel, Marc Bolan, Elton John, David Bowie, Kacey Musgraves, Mick Ronson, The Kinks, Bruce Springsteen and even Sir Alex Ferguson. He talks about Radio Caroline, swinging London in the 60s, Time Out, hosting the Old Grey Whistle Test and his 50 years on the radio. But it's not all been plain-sailing and Bob opens up about serious health issues, his recent marriage breakup and the impact of Covid.
And one of the artists Bob has championed is Shawn Colvin, who speaks to Nick about working with Suzanne Vega, her Grammy awards, her battle with depression and... she reveals why her best known track, Sunny Came Home, is not quite what you think it is.
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Welcome to this bonus episode of Turn Up The Volume! With IF:Milton Keynes International Festival starting in the next few days, Nick sat down with the wonderful Roderick Williams to talk about the piece of music he has created for the Festival. It is called Forever? and it marks the 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace, which was written in Olney. With words by Rommi Smith, the piece will premiere at the Festival on July 22nd.
Roderick Williams is one of the world's greatest opera singers. Passionate about accessibility to the arts, and bringing opera to the masses, he has had an amazing year, not least thanks to his major role in the Coronation of King Charles.
In this extended interview, he talks to Nick about the Coronation, about opera and the arts, and of course about Forvever?
He is such a lovely listen, so do sit back and enjoy this bonus episode.
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This latest episode of Turn Up The Volume! brings you some of the amazing, world class artists who will be part of July's IF: Milton Keynes International Festival, curated by The Stables. Hear Roderick Williams, one of the world's pre-eminent opera singers, talk about the brand new piece of music he has created to mark the 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace. Zesar from Spain's LaDinamo explains how his band will ride through the city on rusty bikes playing funk music. La Voix swings by in her usual quiet and understated way to look ahead to her brand new show which is coming to the Spiegeltent. We hear from sound artist Jason Singh about the art and music installation in Middleton Hall in centre:mk, Urja Desai Thakore takes us through a brand new dance project which looks at the questions of identity and community, and Sarah Louise Young explains why An Evening Without Kate Bush is anything but a tribute show. We also hear from Stables Chief Executive Monica Young, look at the invaluable work of the festival volunteers and have a word from two of the festival's key sponsors, MyMiltonKeynes and centre:mk.
All the incredible colour and joy of the brilliant IF: Milton Keynes International Festival, in this latest episode of Turn Up The Volume!
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Four amazing artists speaking to Nick Coffer in this latest episode of Turn Up The Volume! with music from every one of them too. Ollie Knights, lead singer of Turin Brakes, chats about their gorgeous new album "Wide Eyed Nowhere", their upcoming appearance at IF: Milton Keynes International Festival and he performs a wonderful exclusive acoustic version of "No Rainbow" from that same album.
Singer songwriter Harriet opens up about anxiety and perfectionism, as she talks about her brilliant new album, The Outcome. There's a live song from Harriet too.
Raghu Dixit, one of the best live performers you could see, talks about his home city of Bangalore, the incredible connection he has with his audiences, discovering rock music as a young man and how he feels his music crosses boundaries and frontiers. He also performs a stunning acoustic version of "No Man Will Ever Love You, Like I Do".
And the amazing Laura Cantrell talks her new album, "Just Like A Rose - The Anniversary Sessions", a sparkling album to mark 20 years in the industry. Hear a song from that album and hear why Laura has such a close connection with British audiences.
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Three brilliant artists - all of whom are playing at The Stables in the coming months - are in conversation with broadcaster Nick Coffer for this first episode of Turn Up The Volume! from The Stables in Milton Keynes. Curtis Stigers joins Nick from Idaho, talking about his wide-ranging career of over 30 years, revealing a love for British comedy sitcoms and singing a track live from his kitchen. Nell Bryden speaks to us from Manhattan, looking back at being brought up by an opera singer and an artist, her childhood desire to be Maria Callas, the challenges of being an artist, and what keeps her writing, creating and coming back for more. Nick also speaks to guitar virtuoso Antonio Forcione from his home in Italy about his humble roots, his passion for the guitar, and what happened when he forgot to turn his mobile phone of when opening for Phil Collins at the Royal Festival Hall. Finally, Stables Chief Executive Monica Ferguson pops in to give a brief history of this historic venue and looks at what makes it so very special.
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