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Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 158: Hamish HawkHello and welcome to episode 158 of the ACPG Podcast. This week James is back from holiday, and Ben is talking to musician Hamish Hawk. Ben caught up in person with Hamish at the Cluny on the first night of his latest UK tour. They spoke about the wonderful of touring, his new album Angel Numbers, influences, and sticking at it. Nothing happens over night kids. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you to Hamish for his time and thank you to James (a different one) for reaching out. See you n...
2023-03-2842 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 158: Hamish HawkHello and welcome to episode 158 of the ACPG Podcast. This week James is back from holiday, and Ben is talking to musician Hamish Hawk. Ben caught up in person with Hamish at the Cluny on the first night of his latest UK tour. They spoke about the wonderful of touring, his new album Angel Numbers, influences, and sticking at it. Nothing happens over night kids. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you to Hamish for his time and thank you to James (a different one) for reaching out. See you n...
2023-03-2842 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 157: Matt Corby Hello and welcome to episode 157 of the ACPG Podcast. In this episode Ben is zooming with Matt Corby. A solo artist from Australia. We're in the middle of a little run of Austrialian artists. Shame we couldn't record these in person in Australia. But you know, small details. Matt and Ben talk about his new album, Everything's Fine, playing live and Australian idol. The album was recorded at his own Rainbow Valley Studios with long time collaborators Alex Hendrickson and Chris Collins, and pop-writing savante Nat Dunn(Charli XCX, Tkay Maidza, Rita Ora). Togeth...
2023-03-2132 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 157: Matt Corby Hello and welcome to episode 157 of the ACPG Podcast. In this episode Ben is zooming with Matt Corby. A solo artist from Australia. We're in the middle of a little run of Austrialian artists. Shame we couldn't record these in person in Australia. But you know, small details. Matt and Ben talk about his new album, Everything's Fine, playing live and Australian idol. The album was recorded at his own Rainbow Valley Studios with long time collaborators Alex Hendrickson and Chris Collins, and pop-writing savante Nat Dunn(Charli XCX, Tkay Maidza, Rita Ora). Togeth...
2023-03-2132 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 156: DMA'S Interview (and Season Five Intro)Hello and welcome back to ACPG podcast. Welcome to SEASON FIVE. Five season and 156 episodes we've been doing this.. mad. This is the first episode in season five and we have a wonderful guest in Jonny Took from the awesome DMA'S. Ben and Jonny catch up over zoom to discuss DMA'S new album, coming out at the end of March, How Many Dreams?, touring, the DNA of DMA'S (try saying that ten times fast), and having Liam Gallagher in your corner. It's great to be back and we have a great...
2023-03-1430 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 156: DMA'S Interview (and Season Five Intro)Hello and welcome back to ACPG podcast. Welcome to SEASON FIVE. Five season and 156 episodes we've been doing this.. mad. This is the first episode in season five and we have a wonderful guest in Jonny Took from the awesome DMA'S. Ben and Jonny catch up over zoom to discuss DMA'S new album, coming out at the end of March, How Many Dreams?, touring, the DNA of DMA'S (try saying that ten times fast), and having Liam Gallagher in your corner. It's great to be back and we have a great...
2023-03-1430 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 152: TV PriestHello and welcome to episode 152 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming with Nic and Alex of the awesome TV Priest. They talk about all things TV priest, on stage, off stage, writing, recording and moving to a different country. Listen out of the classic European sirens. With just a few singles and one gig in a warehouse, they were signed to Sub Pop mid-campaign in 2020 and released their debut album Uppers in the height of a global pandemic, which reaped praise from critics and fans alike for its ‘dystopian doublespeak’’. For TV...
2022-12-0654 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 152: TV PriestHello and welcome to episode 152 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming with Nic and Alex of the awesome TV Priest. They talk about all things TV priest, on stage, off stage, writing, recording and moving to a different country. Listen out of the classic European sirens. With just a few singles and one gig in a warehouse, they were signed to Sub Pop mid-campaign in 2020 and released their debut album Uppers in the height of a global pandemic, which reaped praise from critics and fans alike for its ‘dystopian doublespeak’’. For TV...
2022-12-0654 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 151: The Luka StateHello and welcome to episode 151 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is on zoom with Conradfrom the North West based band - The Luka State. Ben and Conrad talk about all things The Luka State as well as a lot of rock n roll. Hailing from Winsford – a forgotten town between Manchester and Liverpool – The Luka State aren’t overly concerned with the loftier heights of the rock’n’roll dream. “Music has always been therapy for me,” says Conrad Ellis, frontman of rising UK indie-rock powerhouse The Luka State. “You do feel like...
2022-11-2942 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 151: The Luka StateHello and welcome to episode 151 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is on zoom with Conradfrom the North West based band - The Luka State. Ben and Conrad talk about all things The Luka State as well as a lot of rock n roll. Hailing from Winsford – a forgotten town between Manchester and Liverpool – The Luka State aren’t overly concerned with the loftier heights of the rock’n’roll dream. “Music has always been therapy for me,” says Conrad Ellis, frontman of rising UK indie-rock powerhouse The Luka State. “You do feel like...
2022-11-2942 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 150: DC GoreHello and welcome to episode 150 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is zooming with DC Gore (Dom) to talk about his new album All These Things, his plans for the future, playing live again and much much more. Dom was currently moving when they spoke. Both literally and in general. So expect some transit at the start of the conversation. Dom is a great musician and he is new album All These Things, expertly layers fantastically dystopian imagery against twinkling tapestries of electronics and propulsive beats. It’s a shift akin to th...
2022-11-2228 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 150: DC GoreHello and welcome to episode 150 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is zooming with DC Gore (Dom) to talk about his new album All These Things, his plans for the future, playing live again and much much more. Dom was currently moving when they spoke. Both literally and in general. So expect some transit at the start of the conversation. Dom is a great musician and he is new album All These Things, expertly layers fantastically dystopian imagery against twinkling tapestries of electronics and propulsive beats. It’s a shift akin to th...
2022-11-2228 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 149: FlasherHello and welcome to episode 149 of the ACPG podcast. In this episode Ben is on zoom with Washington DC based duo Flasher. Ben, Emma, and Taylor talk all things touring, new albums, living on miles and miles apart, and the Washington DC punk scene. The band’s 2018 debut, Constant Image, was a triumph – a set of songs both dizzy and explosive, balancing new-wave lushness and post-punk frenzy. Love is Yours steps up the ambition and reaches for the horizon. The record is ablaze with mood, melody, and carefully threaded hooks, finding the band foregro...
2022-11-1526 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 149: FlasherHello and welcome to episode 149 of the ACPG podcast. In this episode Ben is on zoom with Washington DC based duo Flasher. Ben, Emma, and Taylor talk all things touring, new albums, living on miles and miles apart, and the Washington DC punk scene. The band’s 2018 debut, Constant Image, was a triumph – a set of songs both dizzy and explosive, balancing new-wave lushness and post-punk frenzy. Love is Yours steps up the ambition and reaches for the horizon. The record is ablaze with mood, melody, and carefully threaded hooks, finding the band foregro...
2022-11-1526 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 148: Rory (Roxanne Emery)Hello and welcome to episode 148 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is back on zoom with Roxanne Emery talking about her new music project Rory. It's a wide ranging episode covering her life in music, her new album, and mental health. She's a multi-platinum selling songwriter who has written for the likes of Charli XCX, NOAHFINNCE and All American Rejects, has graced the cover of Spotify’s All New Rock and YouTube’s Noise Riot, been selected as BBC Introducing Record of The Week, as well as receiving eclectic support from from BBC...
2022-11-0834 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 148: Rory (Roxanne Emery)Hello and welcome to episode 148 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is back on zoom with Roxanne Emery talking about her new music project Rory. It's a wide ranging episode covering her life in music, her new album, and mental health. She's a multi-platinum selling songwriter who has written for the likes of Charli XCX, NOAHFINNCE and All American Rejects, has graced the cover of Spotify’s All New Rock and YouTube’s Noise Riot, been selected as BBC Introducing Record of The Week, as well as receiving eclectic support from from BBC...
2022-11-0834 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 147: Phil ThornalleyHello and welcome to episode 147 of the ACPG podcast. This week we have great and fascinating conversation with Phil Thornally, writer, singer, bass player, producer, engineer. He's done the lot and this is a fantastic chat. A quick scan of the many records Phil Thornalley has worked on, and you’ll quickly spot some of the biggest names in popular music, including Bryan Adams, Thompson Twins, The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, XTC, Duran Duran, and even Paul McCartney. Phil co-wrote and produced Natalie Imbruglia’s 1997 worldwide smash “Torn,” and has written hits with Pixie Lott (“Mama Do”) and BBMak...
2022-11-0151 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 147: Phil ThornalleyHello and welcome to episode 147 of the ACPG podcast. This week we have great and fascinating conversation with Phil Thornally, writer, singer, bass player, producer, engineer. He's done the lot and this is a fantastic chat. A quick scan of the many records Phil Thornalley has worked on, and you’ll quickly spot some of the biggest names in popular music, including Bryan Adams, Thompson Twins, The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, XTC, Duran Duran, and even Paul McCartney. Phil co-wrote and produced Natalie Imbruglia’s 1997 worldwide smash “Torn,” and has written hits with Pixie Lott (“Mama Do”) and BBMak...
2022-11-0151 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 146: GUN & Ewan MacfarlaneHello and welcome to episode 146 of the ACPG podcast and a return to the weekly format to see us to the end of the year and the end of season four. This week Ben is zooming with Dante from the band GUN, as well as the return of a season three guest Ewan Macfarlane for a special doulbe bubble. Ben spoke to Dante and Ewan about their respective new albums. The Calton Songs’ is an album that takes its name from the area of Glasgow where the band grew up, and where they still wr...
2022-10-2556 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 146: GUN & Ewan MacfarlaneHello and welcome to episode 146 of the ACPG podcast and a return to the weekly format to see us to the end of the year and the end of season four. This week Ben is zooming with Dante from the band GUN, as well as the return of a season three guest Ewan Macfarlane for a special doulbe bubble. Ben spoke to Dante and Ewan about their respective new albums. The Calton Songs’ is an album that takes its name from the area of Glasgow where the band grew up, and where they still wr...
2022-10-2556 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 145: CrowsHello and welcome to episode 145 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is on zoom with James and Steve of Crows. Ben caught James and Steve in their tour van, you've guessed it, on tour. They spoke about getting the band started, touring, writing, playing America at SXSW and so much more. Thank you to James and Steve for their time. And thank you to Amy for setting the interview up. Next time, we speak to Phil Thornally. Not to be missed.
2022-10-1835 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 145: CrowsHello and welcome to episode 145 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is on zoom with James and Steve of Crows. Ben caught James and Steve in their tour van, you've guessed it, on tour. They spoke about getting the band started, touring, writing, playing America at SXSW and so much more. Thank you to James and Steve for their time. And thank you to Amy for setting the interview up. Next time, we speak to Phil Thornally. Not to be missed.
2022-10-1835 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 144: Keith Duffy (Boyzlife/ Boyzone)Hello and welcome to episode 144 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is on zoom speaking to Keith Duffy, founding member of his current project Boyzlife with Brian McFadden. And member of one of the biggest boybands, Boyzone. Ben and Keith talk about how Boyzlife got started, their new album, their tour, and how to get balance in this business of music. You can catch Keith and Brian on tour now. And Old School is now. Thank you to Keith for talking to us and thank you Sacha for setting up...
2022-10-0433 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 144: Keith Duffy (Boyzlife/ Boyzone)Hello and welcome to episode 144 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is on zoom speaking to Keith Duffy, founding member of his current project Boyzlife with Brian McFadden. And member of one of the biggest boybands, Boyzone. Ben and Keith talk about how Boyzlife got started, their new album, their tour, and how to get balance in this business of music. You can catch Keith and Brian on tour now. And Old School is now. Thank you to Keith for talking to us and thank you Sacha for setting up...
2022-10-0433 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 143: Tony BriggsHello and welcome to episode 143 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we have a change of pace for season four as Ben speaks to photographer Tony Briggs. Tony Briggs has just released a great table top book called 'Behind the Scene'. A book that captures the imagery and imagination for the awesome Ocean Colour Scene between 1995 to 1998. Ben and Tony talk about the book, how it got started, how it was produced, using Kickstarter, and Ocean Colour Scene. What makes them stand out from other bands to stand the test of time.
2022-09-2232 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 143: Tony BriggsHello and welcome to episode 143 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we have a change of pace for season four as Ben speaks to photographer Tony Briggs. Tony Briggs has just released a great table top book called 'Behind the Scene'. A book that captures the imagery and imagination for the awesome Ocean Colour Scene between 1995 to 1998. Ben and Tony talk about the book, how it got started, how it was produced, using Kickstarter, and Ocean Colour Scene. What makes them stand out from other bands to stand the test of time.
2022-09-2232 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 142: Jesse Wood (Reef) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 142 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is in the Newcastle University Student Union talking to the amazing Jesse Wood of the awesome Reef. Ben and Jesse talk about joining Reef, playing with Mick Jones, touring, recording, and the Reef album. We also briefly mention his dad's band. They're ok I guess. Thank you to Jesse, Seven, William, and Shaun for helping sort out the interview. Next time, we talk to the band Crows.
2022-09-0627 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 142: Jesse Wood (Reef) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 142 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is in the Newcastle University Student Union talking to the amazing Jesse Wood of the awesome Reef. Ben and Jesse talk about joining Reef, playing with Mick Jones, touring, recording, and the Reef album. We also briefly mention his dad's band. They're ok I guess. Thank you to Jesse, Seven, William, and Shaun for helping sort out the interview. Next time, we talk to the band Crows.
2022-09-0627 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 141: Less Than Jake (Buddy Schaub)Hello and welcome to episode 141 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben s back on zoom with Buddy Schaub of the fantastic Lee Than Jake. Ben and Buddy spoke about being part of the punk scene, touring, recording, being in 'band' at school, and just saying yes. As a fan of Less Than Jake for over 20 years and a pop punk kids of the late 90's/ early 00's. This was a really treat. We hope you enjoy this episode. It was a lot of fun to record. Thank you...
2022-08-2349 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 141: Less Than Jake (Buddy Schaub)Hello and welcome to episode 141 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben s back on zoom with Buddy Schaub of the fantastic Lee Than Jake. Ben and Buddy spoke about being part of the punk scene, touring, recording, being in 'band' at school, and just saying yes. As a fan of Less Than Jake for over 20 years and a pop punk kids of the late 90's/ early 00's. This was a really treat. We hope you enjoy this episode. It was a lot of fun to record. Thank you...
2022-08-2349 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 140: Russell Lissack (Bloc Party)Hello and welcome to episode 140 of the ACPG podcast. This is the last of our pre-covid conversation and it's with one of Ben's main guitar influences, Russell Lissack from the outstanding Bloc Party. Now, this was recorded in the cluny when it was very busy. So expect a little bit of background noise. But it's ok, don't worry. Ben and Russell speak about Bloc Party, Novacub, touring with Ash and so much more. We hope you enjoy it and we'll see you in two weeks.
2022-08-0935 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 140: Russell Lissack (Bloc Party)Hello and welcome to episode 140 of the ACPG podcast. This is the last of our pre-covid conversation and it's with one of Ben's main guitar influences, Russell Lissack from the outstanding Bloc Party. Now, this was recorded in the cluny when it was very busy. So expect a little bit of background noise. But it's ok, don't worry. Ben and Russell speak about Bloc Party, Novacub, touring with Ash and so much more. We hope you enjoy it and we'll see you in two weeks.
2022-08-0935 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 139: RewsHello and welcome to episode 139 of the ACPG podcast. In this week's episode Ben is on another tour bus, outside the Newcastle Academy, in 2019. This time with Shauna of the band Rews. This was recorded pre-covid and is the last of two to go from that time. Shauna and Ben spoke about band line ups, music retreats, balance, and so much more. This episode closes a loop from episode two with Mark Radcliffe were Mark turned us on to Rews. We hope you enjoy. See you in...
2022-07-2731 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 139: RewsHello and welcome to episode 139 of the ACPG podcast. In this week's episode Ben is on another tour bus, outside the Newcastle Academy, in 2019. This time with Shauna of the band Rews. This was recorded pre-covid and is the last of two to go from that time. Shauna and Ben spoke about band line ups, music retreats, balance, and so much more. This episode closes a loop from episode two with Mark Radcliffe were Mark turned us on to Rews. We hope you enjoy. See you in...
2022-07-2731 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 138: The AmazonsHello and welcome to episode 138 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is on a tour bus outside the Newcastle Academy in 2019. Apologies to guests are the delay in the release but is one of the last pre covid recordings. And this week we are with Matt and Chris from the awesome The Amazons. We spoke about their rise in this business they call music, playing live, touring, and Neil Young. We hope enjoy and thank you again to Matt and Chris. See you in two weeks when we...
2022-07-1327 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 138: The AmazonsHello and welcome to episode 138 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is on a tour bus outside the Newcastle Academy in 2019. Apologies to guests are the delay in the release but is one of the last pre covid recordings. And this week we are with Matt and Chris from the awesome The Amazons. We spoke about their rise in this business they call music, playing live, touring, and Neil Young. We hope enjoy and thank you again to Matt and Chris. See you in two weeks when we...
2022-07-1327 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 137: Zuzu InterviewHello and welcome to episode 137 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is back talking to guests face to face on tour and in real life. Lovely. In this episode Ben is in the glorious Cluny in Newcastle with the wonderful Zuzu. Ben and Zuzu talk about touring, new albums, The Beatles, Liverpool, and that moment. The moment when Zuzu was the first person to stand on stage to a packed crowd and reintroduce live music after all of the lockdowns. Quite a moment. Thank you for listening, we hope you...
2022-06-2831 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 137: Zuzu InterviewHello and welcome to episode 137 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is back talking to guests face to face on tour and in real life. Lovely. In this episode Ben is in the glorious Cluny in Newcastle with the wonderful Zuzu. Ben and Zuzu talk about touring, new albums, The Beatles, Liverpool, and that moment. The moment when Zuzu was the first person to stand on stage to a packed crowd and reintroduce live music after all of the lockdowns. Quite a moment. Thank you for listening, we hope you...
2022-06-2831 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 136: Robocobra Quartet InterviewEpisode 136 of the ACPG Podcast sees us interview Tom and Chris from the fantastic Robocobra Quartet. Hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, these four, or five, or six (we’ll get into that) chaps are starting to make a real splash after years of refining and developing their craft. So much great content for you upcoming musicians starting out. From how to balance personal life with the demands of being in a band - to the singular most important goal they always have in mind. Show notes at https://www.acpgmusic.com/episode136
2022-06-2147 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 136: Robocobra Quartet InterviewEpisode 136 of the ACPG Podcast sees us interview Tom and Chris from the fantastic Robocobra Quartet. Hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, these four, or five, or six (we’ll get into that) chaps are starting to make a real splash after years of refining and developing their craft. So much great content for you upcoming musicians starting out. From how to balance personal life with the demands of being in a band - to the singular most important goal they always have in mind. Show notes at https://www.acpgmusic.com/episode136
2022-06-2147 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 135: The Subways (Billy Lunn) - Part TwoHello and welcome to episode 135 of the ACPG podcast. This is part two of conversation with the lovely Billy Lunn from the awesome Subways. You can get part one in the feed but don't worry there wasn't really a cliff hanger. See you in one week. That's right one week.
2022-06-1440 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 135: The Subways (Billy Lunn) - Part TwoHello and welcome to episode 135 of the ACPG podcast. This is part two of conversation with the lovely Billy Lunn from the awesome Subways. You can get part one in the feed but don't worry there wasn't really a cliff hanger. See you in one week. That's right one week.
2022-06-1440 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 134: The Subways (Billy Lunn)Hello and welcome to episode 134 of the ACPG Podcast, and the first double header of season four. This week we welcome the wonderful Billy Lunn, singer, lead guitarist, songwriter, and recent Cambridge graduate of The Subways. Ben and Billy caught up on the first night of The Subways 15 year anniversary of Young for Eternity. This was also one of two face to face interviews just before covid lockdown the world. We spoke about being part of music community, The Subways live experience, song writing, and so much more. We hope you e...
2022-06-0138 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 134: The Subways (Billy Lunn)Hello and welcome to episode 134 of the ACPG Podcast, and the first double header of season four. This week we welcome the wonderful Billy Lunn, singer, lead guitarist, songwriter, and recent Cambridge graduate of The Subways. Ben and Billy caught up on the first night of The Subways 15 year anniversary of Young for Eternity. This was also one of two face to face interviews just before covid lockdown the world. We spoke about being part of music community, The Subways live experience, song writing, and so much more. We hope you e...
2022-06-0138 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 133: Lanterns on the Lake (Hazel Wilde)Hello and welcome to episode 133 of ACPG Podcast. This week Ben pops across to the faculty of medical science to chat to lead singer of Lanterns on the Lake and fellow university colleague, Hazel Wilde. Ben and Hazel talk about touring, mercury nomitations, having a job while being in a successful band, and much more. Thank you to Hazel for a great chat. We hope you enjoy and see you in two weeks with Billy Lunn from the Subways.
2022-05-1736 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 133: Lanterns on the Lake (Hazel Wilde)Hello and welcome to episode 133 of ACPG Podcast. This week Ben pops across to the faculty of medical science to chat to lead singer of Lanterns on the Lake and fellow university colleague, Hazel Wilde. Ben and Hazel talk about touring, mercury nomitations, having a job while being in a successful band, and much more. Thank you to Hazel for a great chat. We hope you enjoy and see you in two weeks with Billy Lunn from the Subways.
2022-05-1736 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 132: The Lighthouse FamilyAlreet, hello and welcome to episode 132 of the ACPG podcast. This week we talk to adopted Geordies, have a photo next to the Tyne, and a greggs sausage roll away from being top tier Geordie experience. This week we our guests are Tunde and Paul, AKA The Lighthouse Family. Ben caught up with Tunde and Paul the morning after their home coming show at the Newcastle City Hall. This was pre-pandemic lockdowns, so there are some very suspicious (it'll be fine) coughs in the background. We have a brief h...
2022-05-0348 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 132: The Lighthouse FamilyAlreet, hello and welcome to episode 132 of the ACPG podcast. This week we talk to adopted Geordies, have a photo next to the Tyne, and a greggs sausage roll away from being top tier Geordie experience. This week we our guests are Tunde and Paul, AKA The Lighthouse Family. Ben caught up with Tunde and Paul the morning after their home coming show at the Newcastle City Hall. This was pre-pandemic lockdowns, so there are some very suspicious (it'll be fine) coughs in the background. We have a brief h...
2022-05-0348 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 131: AshHello and welcome to episode 131 of the ACPG Podcast. This week is a great conversation with Tim, Mark, and Rick, AKA Ash. This was the first conversation with a band backstage on tour since the pandemic started. It's been a while since we spoke to Jake Bugg backstage at the Newcastle CIty Hall. This was recorded backstage at the Newcastle Academy on the 25 (+1) anniversary tour of Ash starting. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did and if only half as much as the gig that night, it'll be a...
2022-04-2039 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 131: AshHello and welcome to episode 131 of the ACPG Podcast. This week is a great conversation with Tim, Mark, and Rick, AKA Ash. This was the first conversation with a band backstage on tour since the pandemic started. It's been a while since we spoke to Jake Bugg backstage at the Newcastle CIty Hall. This was recorded backstage at the Newcastle Academy on the 25 (+1) anniversary tour of Ash starting. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did and if only half as much as the gig that night, it'll be a...
2022-04-2039 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 130: Rodrigo y GabrielaHello and welcome to episode 130 of the ACPG podcast. In this episode Ben sits down with the wonderful Rodrigo y Gabriela backstage at the Sage Gateshead in 2019. This is one of the episodes we planned to release earlier but you know, covid and that. Our chat with Rod y Gab was a very special one, two amazing musicians talking about how they went from Mexico to the streets of Dublin to Grammys and beyond. But above all Ben had them playing (not live) at his wedding. Thank you to Rod y...
2022-04-0533 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 130: Rodrigo y GabrielaHello and welcome to episode 130 of the ACPG podcast. In this episode Ben sits down with the wonderful Rodrigo y Gabriela backstage at the Sage Gateshead in 2019. This is one of the episodes we planned to release earlier but you know, covid and that. Our chat with Rod y Gab was a very special one, two amazing musicians talking about how they went from Mexico to the streets of Dublin to Grammys and beyond. But above all Ben had them playing (not live) at his wedding. Thank you to Rod y...
2022-04-0533 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 129: Feeder (Grant Nicholas)Hello and welcome to episode 129 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we have a great conversation with someone who shaped our 6th form and uni soundtrack. Grant Nicholas from Feeder. Ben spoke to Grant over zoom to look back at his career in music and look forward to Feeder's new album Torpedo out on 18th March 2022, and the long over due return to touring. Thank you Grant for that trip down memory lane. And also to Jay for helping set up the conversation. See you in two weeks for Rodrigo y Gabriela.
2022-03-2254 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 129: Feeder (Grant Nicholas)Hello and welcome to episode 129 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we have a great conversation with someone who shaped our 6th form and uni soundtrack. Grant Nicholas from Feeder. Ben spoke to Grant over zoom to look back at his career in music and look forward to Feeder's new album Torpedo out on 18th March 2022, and the long over due return to touring. Thank you Grant for that trip down memory lane. And also to Jay for helping set up the conversation. See you in two weeks for Rodrigo y Gabriela.
2022-03-2254 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 128: The MysterinesHello and welcome to episode 128 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is backstage at Newcastle Uni, so at work, talking to The Mysterines. The Mysterines debut album Reeling is out on Friday 11th March and it's a belter. We talk about some of the tracks on Reeling, touring, and Echo and The Bunnymen (briefly). Thank you to the band, Jasleen, James, and Mike. See you in two weeks with Grant from Feeder.
2022-03-0822 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 128: The MysterinesHello and welcome to episode 128 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is backstage at Newcastle Uni, so at work, talking to The Mysterines. The Mysterines debut album Reeling is out on Friday 11th March and it's a belter. We talk about some of the tracks on Reeling, touring, and Echo and The Bunnymen (briefly). Thank you to the band, Jasleen, James, and Mike. See you in two weeks with Grant from Feeder.
2022-03-0822 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 127: Jake BuggHello and welcome to episode 127 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we go back to pre-pandemic recordings. This is the first of a few recordings we wanted to release earlier but for whatever reason haven't released yet. But here it is, our chat with Jake Bugg in March 2020, backstage at the wonderful Newcastle City Hall. A great interview with a great artist doing it his way. Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy it.
2022-02-2228 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 127: Jake BuggHello and welcome to episode 127 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we go back to pre-pandemic recordings. This is the first of a few recordings we wanted to release earlier but for whatever reason haven't released yet. But here it is, our chat with Jake Bugg in March 2020, backstage at the wonderful Newcastle City Hall. A great interview with a great artist doing it his way. Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy it.
2022-02-2228 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 126: Miles KaneHello and Welcome to episode 126 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we are pleased and thrilled to have Miles Kane as our special guest. Ben caught up with Miles over zoom to talk about his new album, Change the Show, touring, fashion, Fred Perry… and chicken wings. Thank you to Miles for talking to us and Ashley for support with the episode. Next Week - Jake Bugg
2022-02-0833 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 126: Miles KaneHello and Welcome to episode 126 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we are pleased and thrilled to have Miles Kane as our special guest. Ben caught up with Miles over zoom to talk about his new album, Change the Show, touring, fashion, Fred Perry… and chicken wings. Thank you to Miles for talking to us and Ashley for support with the episode. Next Week - Jake Bugg
2022-02-0833 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 125: Season Four IntroHello and Welcome to Season FOUR of ACPG Podcast. After a short break we are back with season four. Who knew we'd get to episode 125 and four season of our podcast. But here we are and we're not stopping. Even if people want us to. This is just a quick hello and a little insight into what is coming in 2022. Fun that's what. Next week... Miles Kane
2022-02-0108 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 125: Season Four IntroHello and Welcome to Season FOUR of ACPG Podcast. After a short break we are back with season four. Who knew we'd get to episode 125 and four season of our podcast. But here we are and we're not stopping. Even if people want us to. This is just a quick hello and a little insight into what is coming in 2022. Fun that's what. Next week... Miles Kane
2022-02-0108 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 123: The Zombies (Colin Blunstone) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 123 of the ACPG Podcast. This week should have been the outro to season three, the season that never ends. But true to form we have one extra chat for your ears. Ben caught up with rock n roll hall of famer Colin Blunstone of The Zombies. So we weren't going to say no were we. Ben and Colin chatted over zoom about The Zombies life in music, the new tour, and the 50th anniversary of Colin's solo debut album. Thank you to Colin and Sacha for...
2021-12-0744 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 123: The Zombies (Colin Blunstone) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 123 of the ACPG Podcast. This week should have been the outro to season three, the season that never ends. But true to form we have one extra chat for your ears. Ben caught up with rock n roll hall of famer Colin Blunstone of The Zombies. So we weren't going to say no were we. Ben and Colin chatted over zoom about The Zombies life in music, the new tour, and the 50th anniversary of Colin's solo debut album. Thank you to Colin and Sacha for...
2021-12-0744 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 121: The Rigg (Part One) - InterviewHello and welcome to episode 121 of the ACPG podcast. As season three is coming to an end, we're thought we would release the first part of a two part Rigg special. Who are The Rigg, well before this podcast was even a thought James and Ben were part of a four piece indie band based in Newcastle. Rob (drums), Simon (bass), James (vocals), Ben (guitar) were the Rigg and in some ways still are. Rob now lives in Qatar and when he was back home in 2019 for a holiday we got t...
2021-11-231h 02Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 121: The Rigg (Part One) - InterviewHello and welcome to episode 121 of the ACPG podcast. As season three is coming to an end, we're thought we would release the first part of a two part Rigg special. Who are The Rigg, well before this podcast was even a thought James and Ben were part of a four piece indie band based in Newcastle. Rob (drums), Simon (bass), James (vocals), Ben (guitar) were the Rigg and in some ways still are. Rob now lives in Qatar and when he was back home in 2019 for a holiday we got t...
2021-11-231h 02
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 120: They Might Be Giants (John Flansburgh) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 120 of ACPG Music Podcast. This week Ben is talking over zoom with John Flansburgh of the truly awesome They Might Be Giants. As a fan of TMBG, this was an absolute thrill. Go Zoom. TMBG’s have a new album and book coming out next month (November 2021) called ‘Book’. We’ve taken a listen and it is excellent, so watch out for it. Thank you to John for an amazing chat and Terry for setting up the interview.
2021-11-0235 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 120: They Might Be Giants (John Flansburgh) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 120 of ACPG Music Podcast. This week Ben is talking over zoom with John Flansburgh of the truly awesome They Might Be Giants. As a fan of TMBG, this was an absolute thrill. Go Zoom. TMBG’s have a new album and book coming out next month (November 2021) called ‘Book’. We’ve taken a listen and it is excellent, so watch out for it. Thank you to John for an amazing chat and Terry for setting up the interview.
2021-11-0235 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 119: Ewan MacFarlane (Apollo 440, The Grim Northern Social)Hello and welcome to episode 119 or ACPG Music Podcast. This week we welcome Ewan MacFarlane of Apollo 440 and The Grim Northern Social. Ben and Ewan had a great chat about Ewan's new adventure into his solo career. We're really looking forward to Ewan's new material coming out at the end of this month (October 2021). Thank you to Ewan for an amazing chat and Terry for setting up the interview. Find Ewan's music on Spotify
2021-10-1933 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 119: Ewan MacFarlane (Apollo 440, The Grim Northern Social)Hello and welcome to episode 119 or ACPG Music Podcast. This week we welcome Ewan MacFarlane of Apollo 440 and The Grim Northern Social. Ben and Ewan had a great chat about Ewan's new adventure into his solo career. We're really looking forward to Ewan's new material coming out at the end of this month (October 2021). Thank you to Ewan for an amazing chat and Terry for setting up the interview. Find Ewan's music on Spotify
2021-10-1933 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 118: Jonas Bjerre (MEW/Tachys) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 118 of ACPG Podcast. This week we take our first, virtual at least, trip to Denmark and our first Danish guest Jonas Bjerre of the band Mew and his new musical venture TACHYS. Ben caught up with Jonas one Friday morning before he (Jonas) had to catch a flight to Helsinki. Ben and Jonas mainly spoke about his new band TACHYS which is about 35 years or so in the making. Jonas and Toby, the other half of TACHYS have been friends for a long time and not officially made...
2021-10-0529 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 118: Jonas Bjerre (MEW/Tachys) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 118 of ACPG Podcast. This week we take our first, virtual at least, trip to Denmark and our first Danish guest Jonas Bjerre of the band Mew and his new musical venture TACHYS. Ben caught up with Jonas one Friday morning before he (Jonas) had to catch a flight to Helsinki. Ben and Jonas mainly spoke about his new band TACHYS which is about 35 years or so in the making. Jonas and Toby, the other half of TACHYS have been friends for a long time and not officially made...
2021-10-0529 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 116: Jamie McCredie and Jo Harrop InterviewHello and welcome to episode 116 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we revisit the full interview from summer 2020 with Jamie McCredie and Jo Harrop. Last year we released part of the interview all about the release of Weathering the Storm. This episode is all about their musical relationship. Here is the full episode. Enjoy.
2021-09-0746 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 116: Jamie McCredie and Jo Harrop InterviewHello and welcome to episode 116 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we revisit the full interview from summer 2020 with Jamie McCredie and Jo Harrop. Last year we released part of the interview all about the release of Weathering the Storm. This episode is all about their musical relationship. Here is the full episode. Enjoy.
2021-09-0746 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 115: David Duchovny InterviewHello and welcome to episode 115 of the ACPG podcast. This podcast has provided both of us with some bonkers situations. Whether it’s backstage or sitting in a pub with some of our amazing guests, this podcast has been awesome for some of the most bizarre situations over the last few years. Today’s guest as you’ve probably seen is David Duchovny. Now we don’t really talk about The X-Files, or Californication, or his movie career, we are a music podcast after all. But as a massive fan (Ben) of The X Files, this con...
2021-08-2437 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 115: David Duchovny InterviewHello and welcome to episode 115 of the ACPG podcast. This podcast has provided both of us with some bonkers situations. Whether it’s backstage or sitting in a pub with some of our amazing guests, this podcast has been awesome for some of the most bizarre situations over the last few years. Today’s guest as you’ve probably seen is David Duchovny. Now we don’t really talk about The X-Files, or Californication, or his movie career, we are a music podcast after all. But as a massive fan (Ben) of The X Files, this con...
2021-08-2437 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 114: Demob Happy InterviewHello and welcome to episode 114 of ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is on the zoom again, this time speaking to Matt and Adam of Brighton based Newcastle band Demob Happy. Ben caught up with the boys to discuss their music and take a little trip around their world through five songs that shaped their career. We speak about moving to Brighton from Newcastle, what the live Demob Happy experience is like, hidden musical gems, and much more. Demob Happy are going out on tour next week, new singles are being released, an...
2021-08-1740 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 114: Demob Happy InterviewHello and welcome to episode 114 of ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is on the zoom again, this time speaking to Matt and Adam of Brighton based Newcastle band Demob Happy. Ben caught up with the boys to discuss their music and take a little trip around their world through five songs that shaped their career. We speak about moving to Brighton from Newcastle, what the live Demob Happy experience is like, hidden musical gems, and much more. Demob Happy are going out on tour next week, new singles are being released, an...
2021-08-1740 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 113: UNE (Mark Radcliffe and Paul Langley) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 113 of ACPG Podcast. This week we invite back podcast regulars and podcast friends Mark Radcliffe and Paul Langley, also known as UNE. Mark has been on the show two times talking radio and Paul has been on talking about being a tour manager and music photographer. However this time, we are speaking about the release of UNE's second and third album out in August and November respectfully. We talk over zoom about the making of the second album and how lockdown and the pandemic produced the time and s...
2021-08-1038 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 113: UNE (Mark Radcliffe and Paul Langley) InterviewHello and welcome to episode 113 of ACPG Podcast. This week we invite back podcast regulars and podcast friends Mark Radcliffe and Paul Langley, also known as UNE. Mark has been on the show two times talking radio and Paul has been on talking about being a tour manager and music photographer. However this time, we are speaking about the release of UNE's second and third album out in August and November respectfully. We talk over zoom about the making of the second album and how lockdown and the pandemic produced the time and s...
2021-08-1038 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 111: Steve Kilbey (The Church) InterviewHello and welcome to ACPG Podcast, as we head down under to talk to Steve Kilbey of The Church. In this the first of a two part conversation we speak to Steve Kilbey about his life in music. Steve has been in the music industry for around forty years, releasing over 1000 songs with his band The Church or as a solo artist. Steve is extremely passionate about music and this a great conversation. Enjoy and see you in two weeks for part two.
2021-07-1340 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 111: Steve Kilbey (The Church) InterviewHello and welcome to ACPG Podcast, as we head down under to talk to Steve Kilbey of The Church. In this the first of a two part conversation we speak to Steve Kilbey about his life in music. Steve has been in the music industry for around forty years, releasing over 1000 songs with his band The Church or as a solo artist. Steve is extremely passionate about music and this a great conversation. Enjoy and see you in two weeks for part two.
2021-07-1340 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 110: Dave Keuning InterviewHello and welcome to this week’s episode of ACPG Podcast. Around a year ago we were very giddy to have Dave Keuning from The Killers on our show. To be fair we’re pretty giddy with every guest we get on the show. But this is something else. We (I think it was Ben) probably also said at the time that is it unlikely we’ll meet again, but here we are. This time over zoom. We meet again. Astonishing. Ben and Dave speak about Dave’s new album, ‘A Mild Case of Everyth...
2021-06-2935 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 110: Dave Keuning InterviewHello and welcome to this week’s episode of ACPG Podcast. Around a year ago we were very giddy to have Dave Keuning from The Killers on our show. To be fair we’re pretty giddy with every guest we get on the show. But this is something else. We (I think it was Ben) probably also said at the time that is it unlikely we’ll meet again, but here we are. This time over zoom. We meet again. Astonishing. Ben and Dave speak about Dave’s new album, ‘A Mild Case of Everyth...
2021-06-2935 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 109: The Trews - John Angus MacDonald InterviewHello and welcome to this week’s episode of ACPG Podcast. This week we are, by accident, the end of a Canadian trilogy. In this episode Ben talks to John Angus of the amazing The Trews. A Canadian band who might of started in Nova Scotia but spent most of their professional life in Ontario. John Angus is based in Hamilton and we spoke via the magic of zoom. It was a great conversation about The Trews and John Angus’ musical journey. Talking about five songs that shaped his and The Trews career. From...
2021-06-1542 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 109: The Trews - John Angus MacDonald InterviewHello and welcome to this week’s episode of ACPG Podcast. This week we are, by accident, the end of a Canadian trilogy. In this episode Ben talks to John Angus of the amazing The Trews. A Canadian band who might of started in Nova Scotia but spent most of their professional life in Ontario. John Angus is based in Hamilton and we spoke via the magic of zoom. It was a great conversation about The Trews and John Angus’ musical journey. Talking about five songs that shaped his and The Trews career. From...
2021-06-1542 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 108: Cleopatrick InterviewHello and welcome to this week’s episode of ACPG Podcast. This week we are talking to Ian and Luke of the Canadian band Cleopatrick. Cleopatrick are due to release their debut album ‘Bummer’ this Friday (4th June) and it is a belter. Ben lazily refers to them as the Canadian Royal Blood but it’s a compliment. Bummer pays homage to their humble beginning and their rise to nearly 100 million downloads, and everything in between. Thank you to the boys and Jasleen who help set up this interview. Great chat with a great ba...
2021-06-0144 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 108: Cleopatrick InterviewHello and welcome to this week’s episode of ACPG Podcast. This week we are talking to Ian and Luke of the Canadian band Cleopatrick. Cleopatrick are due to release their debut album ‘Bummer’ this Friday (4th June) and it is a belter. Ben lazily refers to them as the Canadian Royal Blood but it’s a compliment. Bummer pays homage to their humble beginning and their rise to nearly 100 million downloads, and everything in between. Thank you to the boys and Jasleen who help set up this interview. Great chat with a great ba...
2021-06-0144 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 104: David Wilson InterviewHello and welcome to this week's episode of ACPG Podcast. In this episode we speak to season one guest and friend of the podcast, David Wilson. David is a fantastic music video director (among many others things). Working with the likes of Arcade Fire, Artic Monkeys, The Maccabees and many many more. In this episode we speak to David about how 2020 and now 2021 has effected making music videos. Particularly his work with Paloma Faith and Glass Animals. Thank you again to David for talking to us. And enjoy.
2021-04-0640 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 104: David Wilson InterviewHello and welcome to this week's episode of ACPG Podcast. In this episode we speak to season one guest and friend of the podcast, David Wilson. David is a fantastic music video director (among many others things). Working with the likes of Arcade Fire, Artic Monkeys, The Maccabees and many many more. In this episode we speak to David about how 2020 and now 2021 has effected making music videos. Particularly his work with Paloma Faith and Glass Animals. Thank you again to David for talking to us. And enjoy.
2021-04-0640 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 098: Danny Hignett - Cast No Shadow Official Interview (Part One)Welcome to this week's episode of ACPG Podcast. This is the first part of a double header episode. The first for season three. In this episode we speak to Danny Hignett super fan and the creator of the Oasis fan community page, Cast No Shadow Official on instagram. As we increase the amount of episodes on fan and fandom we wanted to speak to someone has used their fandom to create a space in the world to celebrate their love for a certain artist and experienced amazing things, just by putting themselves out...
2021-02-091h 05Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 098: Danny Hignett - Cast No Shadow Official Interview (Part One)Welcome to this week's episode of ACPG Podcast. This is the first part of a double header episode. The first for season three. In this episode we speak to Danny Hignett super fan and the creator of the Oasis fan community page, Cast No Shadow Official on instagram. As we increase the amount of episodes on fan and fandom we wanted to speak to someone has used their fandom to create a space in the world to celebrate their love for a certain artist and experienced amazing things, just by putting themselves out...
2021-02-091h 05
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 092: Cristian MachadoWelcome to this week's episode of ACPG Podcast. We're still looking at 2020 and how this has effected the music industry but we have changed the format ever so slightly and this week we release the first of a series of full uninterrupted interviews with guests. Our first conversation is with Cristian Machado, now a solo artist in his own right. He is maybe best known as the lead singer of the band Ill Nino. In our conversation we talk about the release of his debut solo album Hollywood y Sycamore. Please...
2020-12-0135 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 092: Cristian MachadoWelcome to this week's episode of ACPG Podcast. We're still looking at 2020 and how this has effected the music industry but we have changed the format ever so slightly and this week we release the first of a series of full uninterrupted interviews with guests. Our first conversation is with Cristian Machado, now a solo artist in his own right. He is maybe best known as the lead singer of the band Ill Nino. In our conversation we talk about the release of his debut solo album Hollywood y Sycamore. Please...
2020-12-0135 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 059: Quick Fire QuestionsThis week it’s the ACPG mid-season quick fire pallet cleanser. Ben started hitting guests with some quick-fire questions at the end of each interview with the musicians we’ve had on the show and it turned out pretty good. This is a highlights reel of those questions while we get all of the full stand alone interviews ready for release starting next week. The good cause is Grenfell United. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode059
2020-01-0725 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 059: Quick Fire QuestionsThis week it’s the ACPG mid-season quick fire pallet cleanser. Ben started hitting guests with some quick-fire questions at the end of each interview with the musicians we’ve had on the show and it turned out pretty good. This is a highlights reel of those questions while we get all of the full stand alone interviews ready for release starting next week. The good cause is Grenfell United. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode059
2020-01-0725 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 040: Outro Episode - Ben and James - talk about the journey so far and what's nextThis week is the finale to season 1 of the ACPG podcast as Ben and James reflect on the journey so far, and give a little taster of what to expect from season 2. It’s been superb so far, meeting amazing people and seeing first-hand how much the music community are passionate about helping others. We’ve got great guests lined up for season 2, with a little break allowing us to make some improvements to the format and overall quality of the show. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode040
2018-07-2420 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 040: Outro Episode - Ben and James - talk about the journey so far and what's nextThis week is the finale to season 1 of the ACPG podcast as Ben and James reflect on the journey so far, and give a little taster of what to expect from season 2. It’s been superb so far, meeting amazing people and seeing first-hand how much the music community are passionate about helping others. We’ve got great guests lined up for season 2, with a little break allowing us to make some improvements to the format and overall quality of the show. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode040
2018-07-2420 min
Anyone Can Play GuitarACPG 038: Winchop (Part 1) - Band - talk getting started in music, musicals, duo’s vs a band and forging a partnershipThis week we have an ACPG first as we straddle three time zones to catch up with Gus and Wilson of Winchop, a fantastic two piece from the USA. We were keen to get these lads onto the show, as they do the majority of their band activity in different locations. In this part one we talk about how they got started in music, writing musicals, duo’s vs a full band and forging a partnership. The good cause this week is supporting the music community. More info and show no...
2018-07-1045 minAnyone Can Play GuitarACPG 038: Winchop (Part 1) - Band - talk getting started in music, musicals, duo’s vs a band and forging a partnershipThis week we have an ACPG first as we straddle three time zones to catch up with Gus and Wilson of Winchop, a fantastic two piece from the USA. We were keen to get these lads onto the show, as they do the majority of their band activity in different locations. In this part one we talk about how they got started in music, writing musicals, duo’s vs a full band and forging a partnership. The good cause this week is supporting the music community. More info and show no...
2018-07-1045 min