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Four Idle HandsEpisode 70 - Lost on Eigg with Pictish TrailIts Episode 70 and we travel to the Island of Eigg to talk to Lost Map leader Johnny Lynch about life on Eigg, running Lost Map records, his new Pictish Trail album Life Slime and a load more. Johnny was a brilliant guest and well worth the listen.We also review the new Sprints and PSB albums with lots more chat besides. Thanks for listening.
2025-10-291h 28Four Idle HandsEpisode 69 - Ashes to Ad AstraWelcome to the Four Idle Hands Podcast and in this episode we focus on the upcoming new album from Northern Ireland legends Ash, out 3rd everywhere on 3rd October.We where joined by friend of the pod drummer Rick McMurray to talk through the album , the writing process, the space theme, the fantastic videos and much more. We also review some recent allbums from Suede and recent shows from Mercury Rev in Edinburgh and The Little Kicks in Aberdeen, thanks for listening.
2025-09-241h 05Four Idle HandsEpisode 68 - Go Ahead Punkl, Make My All-DayerThis week we are totally Live as in its a Live special with reviews of Nine Inch Nails in Dublin, Primavera Sound , Glasgow Punk All-Dayer and Sam Fender.And we have guest reviewers , Jack Lovie does NIN and Primavera while Michael and top gig Paparazzi Craig Chisholm cover the Punk All Dayer in Glasgow which was headlined by the Sex Pistols. Terry gets in on the act with Sam Fender from Newcastle. And thats it totally and without a safety net, enjoy.
2025-06-2548 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 67 - Wytch Hazel ?This pod our guest is Lancastrian Rock Band Wytch Hazel. The four idle team had been down to see Michael Schenker and Wytch Hazel where the support and they impressed. Great sound, great tunes and a great look. We speak to Colin Hendra from the band about its origins, influences and the look. Its a great chat and please check out the band if you have not heard them before. They have a new album V:Lamentations out on 4th July and you can buy from Bandcamp.Also on the menu is live Reviews of Pulps Glasgow...
2025-06-1248 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 66 - A Fierce ChatThis episode we talk to Fierce Beer supremo Dave Grant about the origins of Fierce, getting started, expansion and how the collabs with Aberdeen FC and rock legends Rush came about.Also on the menu is Pete Townsend birthday, Trump v The Boss, Six Nations kick off 2026, Reviews of Arcade Fire and Billy Nomates albums and a live review of Michael Schenker in Glasgow, thanks for listening.
2025-05-211h 03Four Idle HandsEpisode 65 The Big Special OneThis episode our star guest are Big Special who are about to head off on tour around the UK supporting the Pixies. We speak to Joe and Callum about enhanced version of there debut album, touring with the Pixies and Irish surnames. They also drop a hint about new Sleaford Mods album. Also up for discussion this week is the Donald, Kneecap, The Pope and reviews of Self Esteem and Car Seat Headrest, enjoy.
2025-05-0851 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 64 - Rick Up Your EarsIts 2025 and we kick off the year with a bumper episode. We cover Trump and his buddy Elon, Omagh Enquiry, Six Nations kick off, Neymar, reviews of Thin Lizzy and Mogwai new albums along with a live review of ace Rush taribute band Moving Pictures. And if thats not enough we have a chat with Ash drummer Rick McMurray who talks us through his 2024 with fav albums, plans for 2025 for Ash and side project Burned As Witches. Phew, grab a brew put your feet up and have a listen.
2025-01-301h 07Four Idle HandsEpisode 63 - Four Idle Hands Are Coming to TownBit of a festive special this episode. We have a double bill of Steven Milne talking about Little Kicks festive gig in Aberdeen and the state of gigs and shows in the City, then if thats not enough we get him to run through his favourite albums and songs of 2024. Happy Christmas from Michael and Terry.
2024-12-1954 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 62 - Sprinting Up That HillIts a Live Music special this week. Terry caught up with Dublin band Sprints before their gig in Glasgow SWG3 and we review Kneecap , Fontaines DC and Sleaford Mods gigs. Enjoy.
2024-12-1252 min
Sips, Suds, & SmokesI Need Towels For My Wet LegCo hosts : Good ol Boy Tim, Good ol Boy Dave, and Good ol Gal Julieanna
SUDS Episode – Quick shot episode featuring Beer Club with Wet Leg and 3 beers. We taste and rate the following beer from 1-5:
Record highlighted on today’s show:
Title: Wet Leg (Self-title)
Band: Wet Leg
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Label: Domino Recording Company, London, UK
Studio: Mr. Dan’s Studio, London; Jon McMullen’s Studio, London; Hester Chambers’ flat and Joshua Mobaraki’s flat (Isle of Wight)
Producer: Dan Carey, John McMullen...
2024-11-2032 min
Sips, Suds, & SmokesI Need Towels For My Wet LegCo hosts : Good ol Boy Tim, Good ol Boy Dave, and Good ol Gal Julieanna SUDS Episode – Quick shot episode featuring Beer Club with Wet Leg and 3 beers. We taste and rate the following beer from 1-5: Record highlighted on today’s show: Title: Wet Leg (Self-title)Band: Wet LegRelease Date: April 8, 2022Label: Domino Recording Company, London, UKStudio: Mr. Dan’s Studio, London; Jon McMullen’s Studio, London; Hester Chambers’ flat and Joshua Mobaraki’s flat (Isle of Wight)Producer: Dan Carey, John M...
2024-11-2032 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 61 - Mamma Mia Band Aid is 40Its 40 years since the release of Do They Know It's Xmas! and this episode features #BandAid trustee & irrepressible music biz legend John Kennedy - he talks about his stellar career representing the #StoneRoses and #RichardAshcroft & his role in #ABBA #MammaMia. John has just released is book "Just For One Hour" which chronicles his career and its just amazing. He currently manages Richard Ashcroft who has just been announced as the soundtrack for the John Lewis 2024 Christmas Advert, listen and enjoy.
2024-11-1556 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 60 - The Cure for EverythingThe Boys are Back in Town and this pod we are all over the new album from the Cure (which is fantastic), Kneecap movie which seems to be getting loads of award nominations, the return of Trump , the sad loss of Quincy Jones plus live reviews of PSB, Gaz Coombes and more
2024-11-0841 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 59 - Two Jack CityThis week we are joined by friend of the pod and member of Aberdeen band Pages , Jack Lovie. Jack will be reviewing probably the two hottest gigs in town when he saw Jack White on his no name tour in Liverpool and then the very next night Chappell Roan in Glasgow. And if two gigs are not enough Terry went to see Snow Patrols hometown gig in the Ulster Hall, Belfast. We also take a spin around the weeks news covering (last time promise) Oasis, Liams performance at the Joshua fight, Universal shafting of superfans, album reviews of David...
2024-09-2553 minFour Idle HandsWin Oasis Tickets** for 2025 Warm Up Shows with Four Idle HandsLots to cover this week...We cover the hot of the press news that Oasis are back with a world tour in 2025. Four Idle Hands will sort you out with tickets for the Warm Up Gigs in Banchory Town Hall. We cover the Fringe By The Sea as Michael went to see Ash/Idlewild and HoneyBlood, Terrys went to the Fringe and we both went to see Alien Rommulus and Kneecap The Movie so we review all of that. and last but not least a review of Fontaines DC new album "Romance", thanks for listening.
2024-08-2844 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 57 - In Real Life with Indian Red LopezThis episode we talk to Mikey and Darren from North East band Indian Red Lopez who release there first album in 10 years "Results Of My Dreaming" on 1st August 2024. You will be able to buy the vinyl from the bands Bandcamp page and stream on all usual platforms, its well worth your time.
Also on the pod we talk about the Donald, Euros, Bob Dylan edinburgh gigs, Rory Gallaghers guitar up for sale and live reviews of The National at Edinburgh Castle and Nils Frahm at the Usher Hall.
Thanks for listening.
2024-07-191h 17Four Idle HandsEpisode 56 - Vier Untätige Hände Go to the EurosOne half of the FIH team has been to the euros so in this episode we talk about the experience, getting to games, ticketing, atmosphere, beer and the actual games. Best teams so far, best players and prospects now that the knockout round is upon us.
We also have a chat on this weekends Glastonbury festival and who we are looking to see.
Danke fürs Zuhören
2024-06-2747 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 55 - Record Store Day 2024This episode is a record store day 2024 special. We run through what its all about, how the day works, what amazing vinyls will be released and how to get them online if you cant make the day.
We also get first favourite vinyls from Echo Machines Gary Moore and Rick McMurray from Ash.
We also have some sport chat and review of Queen B Beyonce new album and the latest from Khrungbin.
2024-04-1737 min
Sitjazz amb Víctor Ollé i els seus col.laboradorsSitjazz (31-03-2024) amb Victor Ollé i els seus col.laboradorsAqui teniu el Sitjazz emés Diumenge 31.03-2024 a Radio Sitges On Line (I reemès per altres emissores durant la setmana) de 10 a 12 de la nit amb les recomanacions de les col.laboradores i col.laboradors. 126 minuts amb temes sel-lec.cionats per un servidor Víctor Ollé i les recomanacions didàctiques i musicals de Elisabet Raspall, Toni Solà, Benjamin Leon, Esteve Pi ,Marc Ferrer,Ivo Oller, Josep Traver,Beatriz Zaragoza,Xavi Plaza,David Viñolas, Toni Solà,Pere Pons, Joan Balaguer i David Traver deL Club Jazz Terrassa.
Veus en off Eva M. Lluch Marin i Ramon Hernàndez
Podr...
2024-03-312h 04Four Idle HandsEpisode 54 - A great big ECHO (machine)Echo Machine are back with a new album, "Accidental Euphoria" , the follow up to 2020's Instant Transmissions, is out on Friday 15th March and we catch up with lead singer Gary Moore to talk about the album, touring with Placebo and much more.
Also on the pod Aberdeen FC chat, Bucks Fizz, review of Nadine Shah new album.
Thanks for listening.
2024-03-1356 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 53 - Don't Mention TaylorWe are back for Episode 53 Don't mention Taylor (we mentioned it once but we think we got away with it).
In this episode we cover the first two weekends of the Six Nations, that big sporting event in USA (plus some Taylor chat) . Also gig reviews of Depeche Mode and The 1975, the Glasgow Film Festival and an Irish album special with reviews of Conchur White, The Sprints, New Dad and Problem Patterns. The live return of AC/DC gets a mentioned as we worry about gig prices. So a packed show , thanks for listening.
2024-02-1436 minFour Idle HandsA Show of (Four Idle) HandsWe are back for 2024 and to kick things off we chat to the fantastic Moving Pictures UK who are the UK's premier Rush tribute band. We caught up with them before there second night at the Lemon Tree. They are on tour throughout 2024 so catch them if you can, there show is brilliant with over 2 1/2 hours of Rush Classics, we also review the show. Also reviewed is the recent gig by British Lion, who are Steve Harris of Iron Maiden fame side project.
Lots more chat so enjoy the episode.
2024-01-3150 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 51 - Good Vibrations with Stuart BailieThis weeks special guest is Stuart Bailie who is a journalist, author and broadcaster based in Northern Ireland. He was the founder and first CEO of the Oh Yeah Centre which is Belfast's dedicated music hub. He has worked as a Freelance writer, reviewer and columnist for the likes of the NME, Mojo, Q, Uncut, Vox, The Times, The Sunday Times, Hot Press, Belfast Telegraph.
The reason for our chat was the publication of Stuarts new book " Terri Hooley: Seventy-Five Revolutions".
The book documents the story of Terri Hooley and the Good Vibrations record label...
2023-12-051h 14Four Idle HandsEpisode 50 - Lloyd ColeThis is our 50th episode which is fantastic, thanks for listening.
A great interview this week with Lloyd Cole who came to Aberdeen as part of his On Pain tour , he was such a gent giving us time at his Hotel. The day extended into the evening when he got in touch asking us to man his merch stall at the event.
Catch him on tour if you can.
We also round up the Rugby World Cup and Irelands tragic exit.
2023-10-2054 min
Four Idle HandsEpisode 49 - Race The Night with Rick McMurray from AshThis week we have a fantastic chat with Rick McMurray , drummer with Northern Ireland finest Ash, as they are on the cusp of releasing their 8th studio album "Race The Night". We talk through the album, recording , sleeve design, video, promotional activities, gigs in Omagh and Ricks side project Burned as Witches. The new album is an absolute gem and this chat is the perfect accompaniment to it and we will have a full review next episode.
We also run through the weekends Rugby World Cup results.
2023-09-1448 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 48 - The Rugby World Cup France 2023This episode we focus on one topic only, The Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.
Our guest to discuss all aspects of the tournament is Rúaidhrí O'Connor, The Irish Independents Chief Rugby Correspondent.
Lots of topics covered from the seedings, Owen Farrell, Scotland, Ireland and loads more, enjoy.
2023-09-031h 10Four Idle HandsEpisode 47 - Island Life Yann Tiersen’s Tour With A DifferenceThis weeks big interview is with Yann Tiersen. Yann is a French musician and composer whose musical career varies from studio recordings, musical collaboration and film soundtracks. His music incorporates a large variety of classical and contemporary instruments, primarily the electric guitar, the piano, synthesisers, and the violin, but he also includes instruments such as the melodica, xylophone, toy piano, harpsichord, piano accordion, and even a typewriter.
We talk to Yann while he is in the Faroes on his tour onboard his yacht "Ninnog" . Under sail power Yann, his wife Emilie will be taking in the Faroes, Ireland, Scotland, Liverpool and Wales...
2023-07-2857 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 46 - Four Idle Goes to Primavera - Everything you ever wanted to know about going to a European festival but were afraid to askNot going to Glastonbury? Neither are we, but we have been to Primavera!
Primavera expert John Skelton joins us to review this year’s event in Barcelona &
Porto and gives us a handy guide to going to the daddy of continental music
festivals.
If you’re needing a bit of encouragement to take the plunge just
listen to this for some tips!
Enjoy!
2023-06-2356 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 45 - Return Of Cold YearsThis pod we are glad to speak again to Cold Years as they are about to embark on a load of dates around Europe with Billy Talent, Frank Turner and various festivals around Europe. Also in this episode we lay bare the facts about the consumption of Potatoes around Europe, Title deciders , Roger Waters, Reviews of Dead Kennedys live and albums from the National and Def Leppard. Thanks for listening.
2023-05-291h 02Four Idle HandsEpisode 44 - Welcome to Planet VinylThis week we have one topic only - Record Store Day 2023 which is on Saturday 22nd April. We will be at Chameleon Records in Holburn HiFi so we run through the "rules of the day" and then delve into the huge volume of tiles released on the day. Enjoy and hope you get what you are after!.
2023-04-1827 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 43 - Our Union StreetThis week we talk too Derrick Thomson who is working with the our Union Street organisation who are a community led organisation, chaired by Bob Keiller, whose mission is to re-energise the Granite Mile and bring business and people back to the heart of our City. They are looking for volunteers and your ideas to restore Union Street back to the vibrant hub it once was. You can volunteer via the website www.ourunionstreet.com.
Also in this weeks episode we discuss a couple of arresting moments (Trump and Murrell), Michael reviews the Eels...
2023-04-1054 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 42 - Bobbin' Around the WorldThis episode we have a fantastic guest, friend of the show Aberdeen's Bob Munro. Bob has just finished a world tour as Guitar Tech working for Rina Sawayama on her Hold the Girl tour. Over the course of the last year Bob has travelled from the UK to Europe, The USA, Australia, New Zealand and onto Japan working with Rinas guitarist Emily Rosenfield. And a highlight of this was that over the Oscars weekend Rina played at Elton Johns oscar party! This event was a fund raiser for Eltons aids foundation with over 1000 guest turning up. Rina herself dueted...
2023-03-261h 06Four Idle HandsEpisode 41 - Rugby and Whiskey with Chris CusiterThe centerpiece of this weeks episode is a chat with ex Scotland Rugby International Chris Cusiter. Hailing from Aberdeen Chris has 70 Scotland caps and was part of the Lions touring team for New Zealand in 2005. After a club career that included spells with Glasgow Warriors, Perpignan and Sale Sharks Chris then headed off to California with his family to start a Whiskey retail business. He kindly joined us from his home in LA to talk about his career, Scotland's six nations hopes and life in the US.
We also discuss the end of the Sturgeon era, Ukraine, B...
2023-02-2356 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 40 - The Funboys Are ThreeSo not only is this our 40th episode we have also reached our 3rd anniversary of the Four Idle Hands Pod. The Boys are solo this week with a packed episode where we discuss the musical anniversaries of Def Leppard Pyromania (40), Kate Bush The Kick Inside (45), Sport chat with the Six Nations kicking off and City heading to League two :-).
We also tear into Songs of Surrender the "new" project from the Bono Boys, reviews of James Yorkston live , Gaz Coombs new, Thin Lizzy's new 8 cd box set of Live and Dangerous and we even throw...
2023-02-1049 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 39 - The Story of AnvilThis episode we talk to genuine rock legends ANVIL before there show in Bournemouth (in a venue called the Anvil !). We chat to Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner about everything from early shows at Donnington, Movie Success and the new album "Impact is Imminent" . These guys really have stood the test of time since there debut album in 1981. Also on our Halloween show we talk about the Horror Show that is the UK government, Mercury and SAY Awards, review of the Banshees of Inisherin and the Aberdeen comedy festival. We also choose our favourite Horror movies and Halloween t...
2022-10-261h 15Four Idle HandsEpisode 38 People Need - New Little KicksWe have Steven Milne back on this week to talk about the new Little Kicks album "People Need Love" which is out now, and damn good it is too. Also in this episode is a review of the True North Festival and George Ezra at the P&J Live. In the news section we have Truss/Kwarteng banter, Gas pipeline sabotage and Roger Waters first farewell tour chat, enjoy
2022-09-3053 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 37 True North RisesGood to be back after a Summer Break. In this episode we have a feature interview with Steven Milne of Aberdeen Performing Arts all about the return of the True North festival which kicks off in Aberdeen on 22nd September.
In addition we have chat on the latest news on new PM, The Queen, Four Idles various trips to Europe for some gigs, the return of Bloodlands on BBC, Prequal series House of the Dragon and the Rings of Power and a review of Pink Floyds Animal "remix". Enjoy!
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Four Idle Hands36 - Four Idle AbbatarsWhat an episode we have for you with not one but two guests. First up we have Alan Stevens aka "The Media Coach" who is on to review the Abba voyage show at the Abba arena in London's Olympic park. Alan was one of the first to experience the Abbatars in concert and we discuss if this is the future of live gigs.
Our second guest is Stuart Charleton who came on to review the new Kendrick Lamar album and all things Fierce Beer, including the new premises and plans for the future.
Also on th...
2022-06-201h 21Four Idle Hands35 - Gabba Gabba Hey with Monte AThis episodes centerpiece is an interview with Monte A Melnick who was the Tour Manager for The Ramones for over 2200 shows from 1974 to 1996. Its a fascinating chat with Monte about his early days playing in bands with Tommy in NYC, his work as Tour Manager for the Ramones and much more. He has documented this journey in his Book "On the Road with The Ramones which you can find on Amazon.
Also in this episode we have reviews of new albums from Arcade Fire, Fontaines DC and Envy of None plus live Reviews on Simple Mind's, War O...
2022-05-111h 27Four Idle HandsGraeme Thomson and Themes For Great CitiesThis week we have a fantastic interview with Graeme Thomson about his new history of Simple Minds " Themes For Great Cities". As Ian Rankin has said "This book is a a deep and thrilling dive into some of the greatest musical minds to have come out of Scotland in modern times"
It tracks Simple Minds from their earliest days in the pubs and clubs of Glasgow to having the world at their feet in a little under a decade. Its a real must for all Simple MInds fans.
Graeme was a great guest and we a...
2022-03-241h 13Four Idle Hands33 - Terribly and Awfully GoodWe are back this week with an interview with Pierce Turner. Pierce is an Irish singer songwriter currently based in New York. His new album "Terrible Good" is available now on Storysound records.
Turner’s description of Terrible Good, is crystal clear. “It is my first real electric guitar album,” he says, adding “it’s an album with a New York edge.” Electric guitars definitely are central to Terrible Good, arising from his collaboration with guitarist/producer Gerry Leonard (David Bowie, Rufus Wainwright, Suzanne Vega). These fellow Irish expats (who met years ago when Leonard mixed sound at a club wher...
2022-02-251h 20Four Idle Hands32 - Happy Birthday 2 UsThe Four Idle hands podcast is 2 years old this week, we have had loads of great guests on over the last 2 years and this week is no different. This week we talk to Benjamin Francis Leftwhich about his new album To Carry A Whale about going back on tour after a long break.
We also have our usual blether on the weeks news, review of new single from Aberdeen's Katie Mackie and the Greatest Hits compilation from the Divine Comedy, enjoy
2022-02-1144 minFour Idle HandsThe Anderson TapesOn the eve of the Six Nations this week we talk to Irish rugby legend Willie Anderson about his new book "Crossing the Line" which was covers his both his Rugby career and Personal life. The Irish Times called it a "raw, uncompromising, sometimes brutal and always passionate; a perfect distillation of Anderson the player and Anderson the man".
Willie played 27 times for Ireland between 1984 and 1990 before going on to coach at Leinster and Scotland.
We also discuss the evolution of the modern game and have a preview of this weekends opening six nations fixtures. H...
2022-02-031h 21Four Idle HandsDrumming Up a Storm with Rick McMurray from AshThis week we are joined by Rick McMurray , drummer with Northern Ireland band Ash. Rick was a great guest and we covered a wide range of topics from the early days in Downpatrick, playing at the Good Friday agreement gig all the way up to drumming at home in lockdown.
Also on this weeks episode we cover some odd news stories from Ireland, Space X impending collision with the moon, the sad passing of Meatloaf, celebrity spats with Taylor and Damon and a review of the new album from Yard Act, enjoy.
2022-01-271h 07Four Idle HandsHanging Around with JJ BurnelThe term legend is often over used but this week podcast guest is a true legend in every sense of the word. To talk about the upcoming tour we chat to JJ Burnel of the Stranglers . Formed in 1974 the band have had 24 top 40 hits and 18 top 40 albums. Tracks like Peaches, No More Heroes, Hanging Around and Golden Brown are so instantly recognizable and still get regular airplay. They are on tour to promote there album Dark Matters which features Dave Greenfield who sadly passed away in May 2020. We hope you enjoy the chat with JJ. We also run through t...
2022-01-1747 minFour Idle HandsOmicron HogmanayHappy New Year Podsters, Four Idle Hands are back with our first episode of 2022. On this weeks episode we cover a wide range of topics from Current state of the pandemic, Bojo, Phil Lynott with a review of "A song for for while I'm away", selling your publishing rights, top selling albums of 2022, review of the the Radiohead Playstation app for KID A AMNESIA and some telly reviews. Enjoy.
2022-01-0642 minFour Idle HandsThe Boys Are Back In TownAfter a summer break we are back with the first episode of season 2. This week we discuss the current status of the country , Petrol shortage, The Newcastle takeover by the Saudis, Scotland success, album reviews of Public Service Broadcasting, Whipping Boy and King Gizzard. Live reviews are back with reviews of the Undertones, True North, Nick Cave, Damon Albarn and a heads up on what else is coming gig wise. To end we have a review of the new James Bond and the team discuss our favourite Bonds and Bond movies and of course who could be the next...
2021-10-1546 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 26 - Its Coming HameThis week we have a Euro 2020 special, we discuss the start of the delayed tournament with a focus on the England v Scotland game. To help us with this we have a very special guest. We where lucky to be joined by the host of Absolute Radios Rock n Roll football and the voice behind Spitting Image, England uber fan Matt Forde joins us to chat about the crucial group game at Wembley.
2021-06-1658 minFour Idle Hands25 - Van IdleWelcome to the 25th Four Idle Hands podcast and this week we celebrate our Silver Jubilee with a return of Guitar Tech Bob Munro who chats about his return to gigging at the Blossoms recent gig at Sefton Park in Liverpool. Also on the menu is Scottish Elections, David Cameron, The Middle East, Man City and reviews of both Van Weezer and Paul Weller's new records. And finally we weed out the bent coppers on the Line of Duty finale and a review of Nomadland, enjoy.
2021-05-2150 minFour Idle HandsPodcast SuperleagueWelcome to episode 24 of the Four Idle Hands podcast. In this weeks episode we take on the (not so) mighty European Super League, Scotland Unlocking , Tory Sleaze, Riots in NI, the sad passing of Jim Steinman and Les McKeown and we have an interview with Aberdeen band The temple Sons who have just released a new single "Nightmares Coming" which is available to stream all over the place. And finally we run through the Record Store Day 2021 list and TC reviews the new album from Great Van Fleet "The Battle At Gardens Gate. Enjoy.
2021-04-251h 29Four Idle Hands23 Prime TimeThe center piece of this weeks episode is a lovely conversation with Aberdeen singer/songwriter Katie Mackie. Katie has just released her new single Terricot Town which is available to stream in all the usual places. Also in this episode we have a smidgeon of chat about the Scottish election, 3 point turns in big boats, Uri Geller, Tea consumption, Vaccines (not the band). There is also a wee bit of footie talk, mainly about how the mighty Luxemburg overcame ROI. We have reviews of new albums from Arab Strap, Neil Young, Jane Weaver and The New Pagans. Line of...
2021-04-031h 10Four Idle HandsLed Zep - the Hidden PodcastThis special episode tells the untold story of Led Zep rehearsals in Banchory for the reunion gig at the O2. We have an exclusive interview with Hamish from Auchattie who had first hand experience of the goings on, enjoy.
2021-04-0113 minFour Idle HandsEpisode 22 - The Full IrishA celebration of St Patrick's day in music, food, bit of Sport. Best listened to with a Guinness (others beers are available). Slainte
2021-03-1722 minFour Idle Hands21 GunsThis week we have an interview with Xbox Social Marketing Manager Graeme Boyd about everything from Xbox to Aberdeen FC. Also on the Agenda is the Mars landing, lockdown update, The Tetris movie and review of new albums from The Hold Steady and Mogwai and the new BBC drama Bloodlands. We have an additional host with Marcus MacBeath joining to chat about gaming consoles and the possibility of not seeing The Who ever again.
2021-02-261h 28Four Idle Hands20th Century BoysThe Boys are back with Season 2. This week we tackle the issues of the day from Snowmageddon, Weetabix new marketing campaign, Cats in zoom calls, the Six Nations and the upcoming Mogwai streaming gig.
We have an interview with Stina Tweedale from Honeyblood and album reviews from Foo Fighters, Weezer and Sleaford Mods.
Its nice to be back, enjoy.
2021-02-121h 33Four Idle HandsBe Idle Four ChristmasThis is the Christmas 2020 Four IIdle hands special. On this episode we take a look at the Tiers of joy provided by the new COVID rules around the UK, Brexit, Footie and Rugby chat and we review the best albums/gigs/films and TV of the year. We also reveal our Hero and Dick of 2020. Happy Christmas Podcast listeners.
2020-12-2344 minFour Idle Hands(Not) an 18 certificateThe centerpiece of this episode is a chat with Colin Farquhar who is Head of Cinema Operations at Aberdeen's Belmont cinema. We talk about getting the Belmont back open and the challenge of running a cinema in these difficult times.
Other stuff on this episode includes Lockdown Tiers/Marcus Rashford, The Six Nations, US Election, Eddie Van Halen and Water on the Moon. We also have reviews of Bruce Springsteen's new album Letter to You and the new Gorillaz record Song Machine : Season One. Enjoy.
2020-11-021h 05Four Idle HandsThe Edge Of SeventeenSo this week our interview is with Guiseppe Mandorlo who is a System, Engineering and Operations Manager at the European Space Agency. Giuseppe talks to us about the successful Vega Small Spacecraft Mission Service rocket which recently launched which delivered 53 satellites into orbit. Its a fascinating chat about the innovative technology involved. We also talked about his favourite space movies.
Also on this weeks episode is more Trump, breaking international law, lockdown chat, the new Xbox, Taco Bell hits Aberdeen, Alan Partridge and a review of a review of the Idles new album.
2020-09-221h 12Four Idle Hands16 Tons of Four Idle HandsThe Gang has got back together in person for this weeks packed episode. Topics include Lockdown, Leo Messi , Iron Maiden and Fishing, reviews of the Idles at Abbey Road and a round up up Record Store Day drop 1.
The centerpiece is an interview with Aberdeen band Cold Years who have just released there debut album Paradise which is well worth a listen. We talk about being from Aberdeen, recording in Southampton and an upcoming real live gig in Germany.
Warning - this episode contains a higher degree of the F word than previous episodes so f...
2020-09-0743 minFour Idle HandsThe First XVIn this episodes news we cover whats fair to say is a wide range of topics from the end of the Aberdeen lockdown, Jim Corr versus Jedward, Trump, Goth Bats, and Van Morrisons pseudo science.
Record Store Day 2020 is this week and we discuss some of the key releases.
Biff Clyros streaming gig at Barrowlands gets a review as does their new album.
Other album reviews include Fontaines DC, James Dean Bradfield and Rival Consoles.
Hope you enjoy it and see you next time.
2020-08-2637 minFour Idle HandsNo Sleep Til Hammerfield (Avenue)This week we discuss the closing of Q magazine, Kanyes bid for President, Ennio Morricone, UAE in Space, Review of Jarvis Cocker and the (Dixie) Chicks along with a live review of Fontaines DC.
Our main feature this week is an interview with Aberdeen based guitar technician Bob Munro. Bob has worked extensively with the likes of Miles Kane, Frank Carter and most recently Blossoms. We talk about how he got into the business, what life on the road is like, his favourite guitarists and what gear to look for if you are starting out on guitar...
2020-07-281h 21Four Idle HandsAndy Kershaw - UnfilteredThis week we chat to the broadcasting legend Andy Kershaw. Covering his time as a booker at Leeds Uni to the old Grey Whistle test, working with John Peel and interviewing Bob Dylan. We also have some lockdown chat, a review of Dylans new album with guest Dylan expert Rod and his son Marcus. Enjoy.
2020-07-141h 20Four Idle HandsTwelve MonkeysThis episode we talk to Ian Smith from Glasgow label Last Night from Glasgow on setting up and success of the project. We review Neil Young, Phoebe Bridgers and the Muldoons new albums. Plus the usual chat on lockdown.
2020-07-0658 minFour Idle HandsFour Idle Hands Goes Up to ElevenThis episode gets cranked up to eleven with an interview with Aberdeen band the Capollos who talk about new single release “Electrify” We have lockdown chat, small screen reviews of echo on the canyon and the BBCs Monaco show and music reviews of Liam G, GoGo Penguin and Green Gartside. And a preview of the Love Record stores event.
2020-06-1859 minFour Idle HandsThe Perfect 1010th Episode , this week go intercontinental and. feature an interview with Sebastien Schultz drummer with the Twilight Sad from his home in Cincinnati .We discuss the state of the lockdown and have reviews of Jason Isbell and Steve Earle.
2020-06-081h 07Four Idle HandsNine LivesThis week we have a great chat with Steven Milne of the Little Kicks covering everything from new album, the future of live gigs, jamming with the National and the Class of 92. Sone new album reviews and other chat, enjoy.
2020-05-271h 17Four Idle HandsMay the 8th be with youA bumper episode this week, everything from VE Day to German footie and a interview with Northern Ireland comedian Shane Todd on the lockdown, his podcasts and all sorts. Enjoy
2020-05-121h 14Four Idle HandsThe Race For (2 meters’) SpaceLockdown chat, Nuart, album reviews for Gerry Cinamon, Thundercat and BC Camplight plus a great chat with J Willgoose Esq of Public Service Broadcasting
2020-04-2855 minFour Idle Hands6 MonkeysThis week we talk about the start of the lockdown, streaming gigs etc. We also have a great ticket sub roulette about the Stones which includes a review of when they played the Capitol in 1982. And a great chat with Alan on Thin Lizzy, enjoy and safe safe
2020-03-2955 minFour Idle HandsEins Zwei Drei Vier Funf Kraftwerk!Gig reviews including a chat with Echo Machine, what coming up in Aberdeen and the North East and in depth feature on Kraftwerk. Also a shout out from Twin Atlantic
2020-03-1151 minFour Idle Hands4 Idle 4 EverThis week we have a chat about the demolition of the AECC with contributions from listeners on best/worst gigs, some gig and new music reviews, and a great interview with Undertones bass player Mickey Bradley, writer of my perfect cousin. Enjoy and please get in touch.
2020-03-0554 minFour Idle HandsThe Difficult Third OneThis week we get a shout out from David Holmes, a fantastic chat about Stiff records, the worlds worst album covers and a whole lot more
2020-02-2343 minFour Idle HandsTake TwaDiscussion on Simon & Garfunkel, Tame Impala, Granite Noir festival, more bridges and ticket stub roulette
2020-02-1632 minFour Idle HandsIn the beginningFirst of the four idle hands podcast. What’s on in Aberdeen and the North east, events, gig reviews etc. Contact fouridlehands@gmail.com
2020-02-0934 min
podcast – The Pedal Steel PodcastEpisode 16 – Bruce Bouton
Direct download link for the episode
brucebouton.com
The Beatles on Ed Sullivan
Robert Schaefer
Clarence White
Pete Drake
Ray Garrett
Robbin Thompson
Buddy Charleton
Shot Jackson
Terry Crisp
Dottie West
Dan Tyack
Freddie Hart
Lacy J. Dalton
Ricky Skaggs
Garth Brooks
Mel Tillis
Kathy Mattea – Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses
Garth Brooks – Much Too Young to Feel This Damn Old
Foster and Lloyd
Brooks & Dunn
Ricky Skaggs – Highway 40 Blues
Compensators on A&B pedals to lower strings 1 & 7
Bruce’s Homespun instructional video
Paul Franklin Method
Tim Pierce Guitar Academy
The Sidemen radio show
Shania Twain Come on Over...
2018-09-2400 minpodcast – The Pedal Steel PodcastEpisode 16 – Bruce Bouton
Direct download link for the episode
brucebouton.com
The Beatles on Ed Sullivan
Robert Schaefer
Clarence White
Pete Drake
Ray Garrett
Robbin Thompson
Buddy Charleton
Shot Jackson
Terry Crisp
Dottie West
Dan Tyack
Freddie Hart
Lacy J. Dalton
Ricky Skaggs
Garth Brooks
Mel Tillis
Kathy Mattea – Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses
Garth Brooks – Much Too Young to Feel This Damn Old
Foster and Lloyd
Brooks & Dunn
Ricky Skaggs – Highway 40 Blues
Compensators on A&B pedals to lower strings 1 & 7
Bruce’s Homespun instructional video
Paul Franklin Method
Tim Pierce Guitar Academy
The Sidemen radio show
Shania Twain Come on Over...
2018-09-2400 minThe Pedal Steel PodcastEpisode 16 – Bruce BoutonDirect download link for the episode brucebouton.com The Beatles on Ed Sullivan Robert Schaefer Clarence White Pete Drake Ray Garrett Robbin Thompson Buddy Charleton Shot Jackson Terry Crisp Dottie West Dan Tyack Freddie Hart Lacy J. Dalton Ricky Skaggs Garth Brooks Mel Tillis Kathy Mattea – Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses Garth Brooks – […]
2018-09-2400 min