The Dreamfest Podcast

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Anna Palmer (Dorcha)

Brum Radio — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Hello Dreamfesters!

The Dreamfest Podcast talks to creative people as they curate their dream festival line-up with episodes released every other Tuesday.

Who will be their wake-up call, who will serenade them while they tuck into their festival grub and who will HEADLINE the show?

This week Episode 20 sees the arrival of Anna Palmer of musical projects such as Dorcha, Limpid, Pretty Grim and BLEEEEEEP

In this week's show we talk about one of the coolest first gigs we've heard, who will be her surprise guest and who will headline the show!

SIGN UP to the Patreon at patreon.com/dreamfestpod for BONUS questions and EXTRA content with Anna Palmer including the first album she bought, who would make her dream band line-up and some EXCLUSIVE spoon playing just for you

The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a musician and broadcaster who is passionate about music from in and around Birmingham and hosts radio shows on Brum Radio.

On Twitter https://twitter.com/dreamfestpod

And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamfestpod

Go and buy some Dorcha merch and music from www.dorcha.co.uk or dorcha.bandcamp.com

Follow Dorcha Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork, Sam Wood for the photography and to Jayne Powell for the music.

Jayne Powell music found at https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/

More Brum Radio podcasts can be found at https://brumradio.com/podcasts/

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest(s) Rodgers & Onacko

Brum Radio — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Hello Dreamfesters!

The Dreamfest Podcast talks to creative people as they curate their dream festival line-up with episodes released every other Tuesday.

Who will be their wake-up call, who will serenade them while they tuck into their festival grub and who will HEADLINE the show?

This week Episode 19 sees the arrival of William William Rodgers and Piera Onacko

In this week's show we talk about their love of Birmingham band, Broadcast, who would play them in the film of Odmansbox: The Journey and who will serenade them while they tuck into their favourite festival grub?

SIGN UP to the Patreon for extra questions and over 20 minutes bonus chat with our guests including who makes their ULTIMATE band line-up and who will play Pete in the film of Odmansbox patreon.com/dreamfestpod

The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a musician and broadcaster who is passionate about music from in and around Birmingham and hosts radio shows on Brum Radio.

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dreamfestpod/
On Twitter https://twitter.com/dreamfestpod
And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamfestpod

LISTEN to their new EP 'Rodgers & Onacko Play the Broadcast Songbook https://open.spotify.com/album/6CeuclSFibeb4u6KQg8X0f
LISTEN to Odmansbox https://open.spotify.com/album/43Xv2BXYP1Gv3lmPOkeuEb
LISTEN to WIlliam William Rodgers https://open.spotify.com/artist/1txuW4em9bypLw2yBEbO3v

Watch Odmansbox LIVE https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds/Odmansbox/35837911/

See Rodgers & Onacko Play the Broadcast Songbook https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds/Bryony-Williams--Rodgers--Onacho-play-the-Broadcast-songbook/35839856/

See Piera with Rosie Tee at Hare & Hounds https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds/Rosie-Tee--Zyggurat-Support/35820987/

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork, Guri Bosh for the photography and to Jayne Powell for the music.

Jayne Powell music found at https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/

More Brum Radio podcasts can be found at https://brumradio.com/podcasts/

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Darcy Holmes

Brum Radio — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Hello Dreamfesters!

The Dreamfest Podcast talks to creative people as they curate their dream festival line-up with episodes released every other Tuesday.

Who will be their wake-up call, who will serenade them while they tuck into their festival grub and who will HEADLINE the show?

This week Episode 18 sees the arrival of the soulful sensation, the voice, Mr Darcy Holmes

In this week's show Pete gets some lessons in falsetto, what it was like growing up on a farm and we find out who Darcy would like to see up close and personal.

The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a musician and broadcaster who is passionate about music from in and around Birmingham and hosts radio shows on Brum Radio.

On Twitter https://twitter.com/dreamfestpod

And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamfestpod

Listen to Darcy's music here https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Fqedu7YA2g8S19x8w1jPl

Follow Darcy https://www.facebook.com/mrdarcyholmes

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork and to Jayne Powell for the music.

Jayne Powell music found at https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/

More Brum Radio podcasts can be found at https://brumradio.com/podcasts

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Sam Lambeth

Brum Radio — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100

Hello Dreamfesters!

The Dreamfest Podcast talks to creative people as they curate their dream festival line-up with episodes released every other Tuesday.

Who will be their wake-up call, who will serenade them while they tuck into their festival grub and who will HEADLINE the show?

This week Episode 17 sees the arrival of Wolverhampton singer-songwriter Sam Lambeth

In this week's show we talk about his cool Mom taking him to this first ever concert, the highs and lows of being in bands and of course the time his Grandad took him to see Paul Simon!

You can become a Patron of the podcast and hear about the time Sam played on a roundabout in Wolverhampton with a random bongoist PLUS bonus questions including Sam's Ultimate Band line-up https://www.patreon.com/dreamfestpod

The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a musician and broadcaster who is passionate about music from in and around Birmingham and hosts radio shows on Brum Radio.

And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamfestpod

Go and get Sam's new EP Love & Exile here samlambethmusic.bandcamp.com

Those tickets for Ocean Colour Scene https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ocean-colour-scene-tickets/artist/750020

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork and to Jayne Powell for the music.

Jayne Powell music found at https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/

More Brum Radio podcasts can be found at https://brumradio.com/podcasts/

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Jack Clothier (Alcopop! Records)

Brum Radio — Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Hello Dreamfesters!

The Dreamfest Podcast talks to creative people as they curate their dream festival line-up with episodes released every other Tuesday.
Who will be their wake-up call, who will serenade them while they tuck into their festival grub and who will HEADLINE the show?

This week Episode 16 sees the arrival of co-founder of one of the best independent record labels in the U.K, Mr Jack Clothier of Alcopop! Records

In this week's show we talk about renaming the festival, the time he took on UKIP, buying vinyl in lockdown and lots more!

The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a musician and broadcaster who is passionate about music from in and around Birmingham and hosts radio shows on Brum Radio.

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dreamfestpod/
On Twitter https://twitter.com/dreamfestpod
And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamfestpod

Go and check out Alcopop! Records catalogue at www.ilovealcopop.co.uk

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork and to Jayne Powell for the music.

Jayne Powell music found at https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/

More Brum Radio podcasts can be found at https://brumradio.com/podcasts/

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Daniel Finnemore (Swampmeat Family Band)

Brum Radio — Tue, 04 May 2021 10:37:20 +0100

Hello Dreamfesters!

This week Episode 15 sees the arrival of Daniel Finnemore previously of bands Low Cut Connie and The Castillians (amongst others) but now set firmly as head of the Swampmeat Family Band.

In this week's show we talk about his recent work composing film scores, being on the road in the U.S and even hanging out with the legendary Steve Cropper!

The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a musician and broadcaster who is passionate about music from in and around Birmingham and hosts radio shows on Brum Radio.

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dreamfestpod/
On Twitter https://twitter.com/dreamfestpod
And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamfestpod

Swampmeat music can be found at swampmeatfamilyband.bandcamp.com
Their label is pnkslm.com which features other Birmingham bands such as Black Mekon and Cherry Pickles
Follow Instagram.com/marchmore_films_scores for more info on that new Birmingham made film 'Fixed'
THAT Copter album can be found copter.bandcamp.com/album/cant-help-it

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork and to Jayne Powell for the music.

Jayne Powell music found at https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/

More Brum Radio podcasts can be found at https://brumradio.com/podcasts/

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Ashley Allen

Brum Radio — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0100

Hello Dreamfesters!

This week Episode 14 sees the arrival of funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop and gospel music virtuoso Ashley Allen. Ashley's self-produced debut album 'Sublime' was a big hit, earning him various award nods and a record contract to record his follow-up in 2021.

In this week's show we talk about producing an album in the midst of a pandemic, collaborating, teaching, the first gig Ashley ever went to and curating his dream festival line-up

The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a musician and broadcaster who is passionate about music from in and around Birmingham and hosts radio shows on Brum Radio.

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dreamfestpod/
On Twitter https://twitter.com/dreamfestpod
And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamfestpod

Listen to Ashley's music here ashleyallen.bandcamp.com
Tickets to see Ashley in concert https://www.thsh.co.uk/event/jamie-cullum-recommends-ashley-allen#

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Fliss Kitson (The Nightingales)

Brum Radio — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0100

This week Episode 13 sees the arrival of Fliss Kitson of The Nightingales

In this week's show Pete talks to Fliss about her favourite live gigs, who's the best at quizzes and her appearance in the rock-doc of the century, King Rocker!

The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a musician and broadcaster who is passionate about music from in and around Birmingham and hosts radio shows on Brum Radio as well as singing in various funk and soul bands.

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dreamfestpod/
On Twitter https://twitter.com/dreamfestpod
And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamfestpod

Purchase some Nightingales records and merch at thenightingalesuk.bandcamp.com
Everything you need to know about the film Kig Rocker can be found at kingrockerfilm.com

SIGN UP to the Patreon episode with bonus questions and content with Fliss at patreon.com/dreamfestpod including how she fell into the world of taxidermy!

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork and to Jayne Powell for the music.

Jayne Powell music found at https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Ed Geater

Brum Radio — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000

The Dreamfest Podcast talks to creatives and curates their dream festival line-up with episodes released every other Tuesday. Who will be their wake-up call, who will serenade them while they tuck into their festival grub and who will HEADLINE the show?

This week Episode 12 sees the arrival of singer, songwriter, beatboxer, record label owner and now vlogger, Mr Ed Geater.

In this week's show we talk about broken bones, music for real estate, Thomas the Tank Engine, "Spanish" phrases and goat herding! And who's the better drummer, Ed's manager Tom or John Bonham??

The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a musician and broadcaster who is passionate about music from in and around Birmingham and hosts radio shows on Brum Radio.

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dreamfestpod/
On Twitter https://twitter.com/dreamfestpod
And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamfestpod

Go check out Ed's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVaXlYLidNoeargggkAHB9Q for his vlog #GeatzBeatz

Follow Brox Records on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/broxrecords/

Go and listen to Ed's music too https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CREA7Xd0lsbSvq6pWH17t

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork and to Jayne Powell for the music.

Jayne Powell music found at https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Julian Powell

Brum Radio — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This week our guest is the musician and broadcaster Julian Powell.

Listen to Julian's show Random Acts of Kindness on Brum Radio https://brumradio.com/random-acts-of-kindness/

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Shaun Hand

Brum Radio — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I thought you lovely lot deserved a treat so we've put out the Patreon episode for FREE!

This week my guest Shaun Hand will reveal who will be in his ultimate band line-up PLUS who is he hanging out with backstage?

Go and check out Shaun's new book 'The Sadness of The King George' https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sadness-King-George-Shaun-Hand-ebook/dp/B08NTPQZP1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sadness+of+the+king+george&qid=1609244875&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR2aRB4Aybk6P5eNKTBbrbgmRsDfbg--5wVUx1HHyTOAiVHzohs7swoooVA

And his work with FABRIK at www.fabriktheband.bandcamp.com

If you liked this episode, why not become a Patreon at patreon.com/dreamfestpod

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Katherine Priddy

Brum Radio — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 9 of the Dreamfest Podcast welcomes singer/songwriter Katherine Priddy

Go and find yourself some Priddy merch at www.katherinepriddy.co.uk

Tickets for "I Saw Nick Drake" www.ticketweb.uk/event/i-saw-nick-drake-the-georgian-theatre-tickets/10558555

Become a Patreon for extra content at patreon.com/dreamfestpod

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Neil Jones (Stone Foundation)

Brum Radio — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Hey there Dreamfesters, welcome to Episode 8 of the Dreamfest Podcast where my guest is Neil Jones of Birmingham band, Stone Foundation.

Remember to sign up to the Patreon at patreon.com/dreamfestpod for an extra chat including bonus questions like who would be Neil's ideal hang-out guest and he forms his dream band line-up.

Go and grab yourself some Stone Foundation merch including their latest vinyl offering "Is Love Enough?" from stonefoundation.co.uk

Follow this podcast @dreamfestpod
Follow @stonefoundation

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork and to Jayne Powell for the music.

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guests Saint Alto

Brum Radio — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hey there Dreamfesters, welcome to Episode 7 of the Dreamfest Podcast where my guest(s) are Alex and Phil of Birmingham band, Saint Alto.

Remember to sign up to the Patreon at patreon.com/dreamfestpod for an extra chat including bonus questions like who would be Alex and Phil's ideal hang-out guest and they form their dream band line-up.

Go and grab yourself some Saint Alto merch including their latest vinyl offering from saintalto.bigcartel.com

Follow this podcast @dreamfestpod
Follow @saintalto

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork and to Jayne Powell for the music.

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Benjamin Cross

Brum Radio — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:05:13 +0000

Hey there Dreamfesters, welcome to a new series of the Dreamfest Podcast the show where I invite a special guest to curate their dream festival lineup with the help of a handy time machine. My guest this week is author and archaeologist, Benjamin Cross who not only loves music but has a new novel t'boot.

Remember to sign up to the Patreon at patreon.com/dreamfestpod for an extra 30 minutes of chat including someone bonus questions like who would be Ben's ideal hang-out guest and formulating his dream band line-up.

Pre-order Benjamin's new book 'Colony' from all good book shops and his own website www.benjamin-cross.com

Follow me @dreamfestpod
Follow Ben @BenCross_author

Thanks to the Brum Radio Podcast channel for hosting, to Richard Farmer for the artwork and to Jayne Powell for the music.

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Thomas Atlas

Brum Radio — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000

USEFUL LINKS

https://brumradio.com/second-city-sounds/
https://www.instagram.com/thomasatlasmusic
https://www.facebook.com/thomasatlasmusic
www.thomasatlasmusic.com

birminghampodcaststudios.com

brumradio.com
Music by https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/releases

Additional music from www.zapsplat.com

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Erin Grace

Brum Radio — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Episode 3 of the Dreamfest Podcast and we welcome the front of one of Birmingham's most exciting, young rock n roll bands, Erin Grace of The Cosmics

USEFUL LINKS

https://brumradio.com/second-city-sounds/
https://www.instagram.com/thecosmicsuk/
https://www.facebook.com/thecosmicsband/
Buy The Cosmics music at https://thecosmicsuk.bandcamp.com

birminghampodcaststudios.com

brumradio.com
Music by https://jaynepowell.bandcamp.com/releases

Additional music from www.zapsplat.com

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Michael Clapham

Brum Radio — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Episode 2 of the Dreamfest Podcast and we invite one half of the Gorstey Lea Street Choir, Michael Clapham into curate his perfect lineup.

Michael says: “As Joe Strummer once said: ‘The future is unwritten’.”

Listen to Pete Steel with Second City Sounds every Tuesday at 12pm (UK Time) on Brum Radio

USEFUL LINKS

https://brumradio.com/second-city-sounds/
https://www.instagram.com/thegorsteyleastreetchoir/
https://www.facebook.com/TheGorsteyLeaStreetChoir/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2_uwwn01l0

birminghampodcaststudios.com

brumradio.com

Additional music from www.zapsplat.com

The Dreamfest Podcast - with guest R John Webb

Brum Radio — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000

It's here! The inaugural Dreamfest Podcast has landed and the first guest to put together their dream lineup is a 10year veteran of the Birmingham music scene with his work with Rhino & The Ranters and now his solo work. It is, of course, R John Webb.

Despite being a bit warm (recorded on a hot day in August 2019), Ryan effortlessly manoeuvered us around his festival site and showed us all the delights of his music extravaganza. And we find out his preferred mode of transport! So sit back, relax and remember, if you book them, they will come.

USEFUL LINKS

rjohnwebb.bandcamp.com

rhinoandtheranters2.bandcamp.com
https://brumradio.com/second-city-sounds/

jaynepowell.bandcamp.com

birminghampodcaststudios.com

brumradio.com

Additional music from www.zapsplat.com

The Dreamfest Podcast - Trailer

Brum Radio — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000

The Dreamfest Podcast - Pete Steel invites a special guest into the planning office, and with the help of his handy-dandy time machine, they curate their Dream Festival lineup