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When The Night ComesThe Shore (1990-93)The Shore (1990-1993)Series 2 Episode 1 of the podcast turns the spotlight on the work of The Shore who were active on the Birmingham music scene in the early nineties. Host Dean Vernals played guitar in the band and is joined by singer Matt Killeen and bass player Ash Orton.Formed in South Birmingham after Dean & Ash initially met at Cadbury College, the first line up of the band was completed by Ant Jones on vocals and Ant Nolan on Drums. They cut a demo and played a couple of gigs before going their separate ways. Dea...
2023-10-151h 21
When The Night ComesThe Renegades & Pavlov Dogs (83-95)The Renegades & Pavlov Dogs (83-95)Series 1 Episode 10 of the podcast covers the work of unsigned Birmingham bands The Renegades & Pavlov Dogs. It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with Singer Mark ‘Wildman Wilz’ Wilson, Drummer Tim James and Bassist Bob Thacker who were in both line-ups. All three began playing music together in the early 1980s as The James Boys, before becoming The Renegades where they claim to have invented ‘Cow Punk’. A change of guitarist saw another new name & Pavlov Dogs posters started appearing across the city. Amongst other things, you can hear all about:·...
2022-10-061h 05
When The Night ComesBoohai Soul (98-2000)Series 1 Episode 9 of the podcast covers the work of Indie outfit Boohai Soul and it features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with singer & guitarist Scott Roe. Formed in 1998, they were mainly a three-piece, although there were a number of other musicians involved over the lifetime of the band. Dean came across Scott and the music of Boohai Soul after searching for members of The Laurels (featured in episode 7) on the Birmingham Music Archive Facebook page. Scott has selected three tracks to play from the Boohai Soul collection: Anytime You Choose, Reflection & Shades of Uncertainty, which were r...
2021-10-241h 11
When The Night ComesShotgun Wedding (87-94)Series 1 Episode 8 of the podcast covers the work of Glam/Sleaze outfit Shotgun Wedding as well as discussing the Birmingham rock scene from the late 80s & early 90s. It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with guitarist Gray Ettrick & Drummer Ian Danter from the band.Formed in 1987, Shotgun Wedding were a five-piece and featured a number of different musicians over their 7 years as a band. Dean saw them live at legendary Birmingham rock club Edwards No.8 which they played a number of times. Gray & Ian have selected three tracks to play from the Shotgun Wedding collecti...
2021-06-241h 12
When The Night ComesThe LaurelsSeries 1 Episode 7 of the podcast covers the work of The Laurels. It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with Mark Butler & John Bonehill who both played guitar and shared vocal duties in the band.The Laurels were a four-piece formed in 1986 and as well as Mark & John, the core line-up featured Trevor Walsh on bass and Fintan O’Hallorhan on drums. Dean first became aware of them sometime in the late 1980s, when he was passed a demo tape by a musician friend. He digitised it during the first lockdown in 2020 & set about locating members of the band, wi...
2021-05-061h 08
When The Night ComesCrazyFace & Siren FanzineSeries 1 Episode 6 of the podcast covers the work of CrazyFace as well as looking back at Siren fanzine. Thanks to the wonders of technology, It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with Matt Almond & Pete Moth from the band as well as Tracey Howell who was both their manager and 'copy editor' for Siren. CrazyFace were a five-piece band formed in 1996. and as well as Matt & Pete featured Simon Pearce on vocals, Jim Perkin-Ball on bass & a selection of different drummers during their time together. Amongst the highlights, they made an appearance at Glastonbury on the 'new band...
2021-03-051h 03
When The Night ComesRachels BasementSeries 1 Episode 5 of the podcast covers the work of Rachels Basement (Yes..the apostrophe omission is deliberate!). It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with their singer and main songwriter Daniel Rachel. We also discuss his early days as a writer, as well as the solo work recorded after the band split-up. Daniel has since become a best-selling author and his first book ‘Isle of Noises’ about great British songwriters, was a Guardian & NME book of the year.Rachels Basement were formed in 1993 and there were two different four-piece line-ups of the band. They played to sold out venues...
2020-11-121h 06
When The Night ComesGumSeries 1 Episode 4 of the podcast covers the work of Gum. It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with their singer and main songwriter Bob Buxton. We discuss his early days as a writer as well as other projects he’s been involved in. Gum played gigs on the Birmingham music scene in the mid-late 1990s as well as recording a demo with producer and musician Steve Conlon.Bob and has selected four tracks to play from the collection: Loopy, Supervillain & Balance by Gum as well as The Institute by Autopilot. We’re also given a preview of...
2020-07-2753 min
When The Night ComesThe Liberty Thieves & The Catapult ClubSeries 1, episode 3 covers the work of The Liberty Thieves & looks at the story of Birmingham’s Catapult Club. It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with local music promoter Arthur Tapp.Arthur was the bass player in the Liberty Thieves, who formed in South Birmingham in the mid-1980s. During their time together, the band recorded two EPs, Put it Away released in 1990 & Abandon Hope, which came out a year later. Many people will also know him from the Catapult Club which recently celebrated its 30th Birthday. Arthur has selected three tracks to play from the collection: The Smi...
2020-04-141h 09
When The Night ComesThe PalantinesSeries 1, episode 2 covers the work of The Palantines and features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with the band's singer Colin Campbell.Formed around September 1994, The Palantines, played their first gig at the Black Horse in Aston. Alongside local venues, they toured extensively in the UK, but that all important record deal eluded them. Almost eighteen years after their final gig at the now demolished Railway pub, Colin talks us through the life & times of a great unsigned band.He's also dusted off old demo tapes and selected three tracks to play from the collection: Think Too M...
2020-01-3042 min
When The Night ComesStrange Believers, Extension 54 & SwaySeries 1, episode 1 covers the work of three bands - Strange Believers, Extension 54 & Sway. Host Dean Vernals is ‘in conversation’ with singer Pete Marshall, who is the link between all three, and guitarist Dave Kane who played in two of them. Strange Believers were formed in August 1985 and played their first gig at the Hare & Hounds in November of that year. More sold out gigs soon followed at venues such as the Barrel Organ and the Dog & Partridge and they recorded a number of demos at Rich Bitch studios. We hear all about their days on the Birmingham music...
2020-01-1247 min