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Studiospares Lockdown Podcast
Episode 005 - Can bands help venues post-lockdown?
The Studiospares Lockdown Podcast talks to musicians, producers, voiceover artists, venues, agents (and more) about the current lockdown and how it has affected them, their business, and what will happen post-lockdown.
Our fifth guest is Jane Giles, the general manager of The Horns in Watford. A fantastic grassroots music venue that features everything from originals, covers and tribute bands to open mic nights to discos and more. The Horns has established itself to be a staple venue for live acts to play in the Hertfordshire area, no doubt thanks to the sheer tenacity and dedication Jane has put into the venue becoming what it is known for today.
In this episode, Jane talks us through her journey to becoming the general manager of The Horns, how chances need to be taken on giving young and upcoming bands the attention they need and how it’s a bands responsibility as much as a venues to bring in a crowd. Jane also talks us through the effects COVID-19 has had on The Horns, whether or not she will be opening soon, will bands be able to play together again by January 2021 and what can be done to help save music venues from going under.
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Episode 004 - Elton John, Peex and can we perform to people in cars?
The Studiospares Lockdown Podcast talks to musicians, producers, voiceover artists, venues, agents (and more) about the current lockdown and how it has affected them, their business, and what will happen post-lockdown.
Our fourth guest is Pete Mills, a long-time technician for the one and only Elton John, plus a handful of other significant artists in the music industry. He is the founder and owner of Send Hill Studios and also one of the founders of Peex. an innovative system that lets the individual gig-goer to control mix elements of a live concert.
In this episode, Pete takes us through the history of Send Hill Studios, his incredible 35-year long career as a technician, and how Peex came to be and what it can offer to the live music industry.
Pete also talks us through what he has been up to during lockdown. The devastating effect COVID-19 has had on the live music industry for performers, artists, technicians and Peex. And what the live music industry can do to adapt once lockdown is eased and is performing to gig-goers in cars the new way forward?
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Episode 003 - What now for pubs & small music venues & live music?
The Studiospares Lockdown Podcast talks to musicians, producers, voiceover artists, venues, agents (and more) about the current lockdown and how it has affected them, their business, and what will happen post-lockdown.
Our third guest on the Lockdown Podcast is the owner of The Oddfellows Arms. Brett Hulme. Brett took over The Oddfellows Arms in 2011 following a career change and has since grown the pub into a popular live music venue, known throughout Hertfordshire for its vibrant live scene and famous weekday open mic nights.
In the episode, Brett talks us through the history of The Oddfellows Arms since he took over, how COVID-19 has affected the venue since lockdown and what Brett has been doing in the meantime to keep the venue alive. Brett also gives us an insight into what the future may hold for venues like The Oddfellows Arms and what measures will need to be taken to follow new guidelines.
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Episode 002 - TAD Management (Production Company)
The Studiospares Lockdown Podcast talks to musicians, producers, voiceover artists, venues, agents (and more) about the current lockdown, how has affected them and their business and asks what happens post-lockdown.
Our second guests on the Lockdown Podcast are CEO and Founder of TAD Management. Terry Davies and Director of UK Operations Sam Kane. TAD Management is one of the world’s best tribute and concert production companies. They work with over 200 elite-class artists, bands, and acts in getting them into shows in resorts, cruises, theatres, casinos and more all over the world.
In this episode Terry and Sam talk us through the history of TAD Management, from its humble beginnings back in 2008 all the way through till the present day, the ins and outs of the vast theatre market in the US and the change in attitude towards tribute acts over the last 25 years.
Terry and Sam also give us a detailed view of the effects COVID-19 has had on the entertainment and cruise industries and the unsung heroic conduct demonstrated throughout the industry despite heavy media flack. And lastly what the future of the entertainment and cruise industry could hold once lockdown has passed.
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Episode 001 - Pete Ray Biggin (Level 42)
The Studiospares Lockdown Podcast talks to musicians, producers, voiceover artists, venues, agents (and more) about the current lockdown, how has effected them and their business and asks what happens post-lockdown.
Our first guest, on our inaugural episode, is Pete Ray Biggin. Pete is one of the UK's most sought after drummers whose comprehensive CV includes Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Incognito, Chaka Khan, Adele, Jessie J, Joss Stone, Robbie Williams, Whitney Houston, Pete is now the drummer for Level 42.
Pete talks us through some of his career. From his humble beginnings in Sheffield, to his move to London and his first big break with the one and only Amy Winehouse and being scouted for Level 42. He also gives us a sneak-peak exclusive look into his upcoming studio at Track 23 Studios in Watford (that is currently in the build) and all its amazing features for future artists and producers.
Also rundown of his game-changing drum academy that is bound to be a fantastic advantage for the next generation of drummers. And his viewpoint on the current state of affairs regarding the COVID-19 lockdown and what it could mean for the future of live music and Level 42's upcoming tour.
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