GRASS ROOTS MUSIC UK: Recent Episodes
The Grass Roots Music UK Podcast
Innervation Studios in Benfleet, Essex (SS7 2NQ) is the perfect place for any aspiring singer songwriter to get professional advice, expertise and guidance in bringing your songs to life. Record your music, individually or with the option of session musicians, giving you exactly the results you wanted and much more. Here at Innervation Studios we have all the experience, guidance and support you would ever need to get the songs out of your head and onto cd or digital media. Tuition available, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Mandolin - Casual or RGT Grades. Workshops and Courses in Music Production, Songwriting and Home Recording.
Week 51!!Marcus has fun as he goes through a long list of essential items ALL Grass Roots Musicians should have!!...submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 50!!Marcus celebrates his 50th episode with questions about setting up in long or very echoey venues, how to spread your sound, how to setup without getting in each other's way, protecting your ears and the best/worst travel meals to take with you to save money !!submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 49!!Marcus is away on tour but still takes time to answer questions and offer advice on Bass VST's for free download, active or passive speakers and mixers, how to hear yourself clearer onstage, how to clear your mind after a great show, what essential items should be in the spares and repairs bag and how to avoid excessive sweat making its way into the electrics of your guitar...submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 48!Marcus is here to take questions and give advice on a range of subjects including working out percentages for agents, sounds that cannot be soundproofed against, tuning guitars quietly and efficiently, where sound crew should set up, why musicians get so upset about MP3. Also Marcus has an uplifting message for an old friend and remenisces about long lost rehearsal facilities....submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 47!Marcus takes questions and offers guidance and opinions on common mistakes when mixing. unusual superstitions, sharing a microphone, roadies, should bands play at funerals and getting solos to cut through.....submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 46!Marcus takes questions and offers guidance and opinions on the best Way To Prepare For New Projects, writing and preparing for recording a new album, what to do when venue tries direct bookings rather than use your agent and where to place the bucket if you ever feel sick onstage!!...submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 45!Marcus gives his opinions on keeping things simple in care homes, best time-slots for weekly rehearsals, installing a cheap pickup in an acoustic guitar, self promotion and show-reels and what exactly does he mean by 'paint your door'....submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 44!Marcus offers advice on Insuring your equipment, finding serial numbers on guitars, taking extra care when loading and unloading in order to best avoid having anything stolen, the best way to approach a band member who seems to be struggling with commitment and why exercise is so important for stage work....submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 43!This week Marcus takes questions and offers advice on subjects such as words that cannot rhyme, band members that don't get on, the easiest gig he ever played and should band members all dress the same?submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 42!This week Marcus is back to take your questions and offers advice on holding auditions, who should be there when mixing and mastering, straight and boom stands and how important are people skills...plus shares stories about cancelled shows and why he doesn't always take a break during performances...submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @GRMusicUKSkype - @Innervation Studios
Week 41!This week Marcus finally returns to takes your questions and offers advice on making programmed drums feel more natural, balancing a music career with quality family time, PRS representatives who attend shows and record data and shares a requested annecdote about his sock drawer!!!submit your questions to innervationstudiosuk@gmail.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/innervationstudiosInstagram - @innervationstudiosTwitter - @MarcyguruSkype - @Innervation Studios
Grass Roots Music UK Podcast
The First Step
Marcus talks to people of all ages and backgrounds who are discovering or rediscovering Music as a career. In part 1 of a 2 part interview, Arthur Knowler talks about his passion for music of the deep south and the origins behind it. how it influenced him over the years and how it eventually led to writing original compositions about real people and real places on the Men of Earth's debut album.
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Week 21 brings us a chat from 2015 between Marcus and long time friend Owen Williams, to discuss his early years, his influences, and a particular award he won whilst on tour with ColourKinesis in 2004.
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Week 20, Marcus is joined by drummer and longtime friend John "JP" Fordree to discuss his early years, his career as a working musician, and a once in a lifetime chance to record at a world-famous studio. Part 2 of 2
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"Ten More Non Specific Questions"
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"Ten Non Specific Questions"
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"Good Vibrations"
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"I Can See Clearly Now"
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"Sad Songs Say So Much"
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Week 19, Marcus is joined by drummer and longtime friend John "JP" Fordree to discuss his early years, his career as a working musician, and a once in a lifetime chance to record at a world-famous studio. Part 1 of 2
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"Have Guitar Will Travel"
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"MetalHeadz"
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"The Difference Between Life And Not Life"
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"Half of a half of a semitone"
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"Writing Holiday"
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Week 18, Marcus takes a look at the legendary Greyhound Pub in Fulham, one of the best and fondly remembered Grass Roots venues, hosting some of the biggest household names in the industry between 1969 and 1996, including Thin Lizzy, The Damned, Status Quo, The La's and the Stone Roses.
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"Don't Ever Borrow It Again"
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"Expand & Contract"
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"Search And Research"
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"All In The Mind"
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"Testing 1 - 2"
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Week 17!! Marcus explores the Limelight Club in Crewe, one of the finest and succesful venues in the UK at Grass Roots level. It's history and legacy firmly secured due to the trend setting and tireless promotion of it's owner Ray Bispham, between 1994 and 2007.
Ray Bispham 1966 - 2022 Thank You
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"Blues and Shoes"
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"quick pack away quick pack away quick pack away"
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"Double Tracked"
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"Sheila"
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"Happy New Year"
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Grass Roots Music UK Podcast
The First Step
Marcus talks to people of all ages and backgrounds who are discovering or rediscovering Music as a career...This week, in an interview from 2017, professional musician and long time friend Freddie Fabs is with Marcus to discuss his early years, his journey going from student to touring guitarist, as well a very specific skill that landed him his first professional gig at a European ski resort!
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Grass Roots Music UK Podcast
The First Step
Marcus talks to people of all ages and backgrounds who are discovering or rediscovering Music as a career...This week, in an interview from 2017, This week Marcus is joined by professional performer and singer Cheryl King to discuss her early years, her influences, and her journey of going from the west end stage to the cabaret circuit!
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"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
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"Indoors or Outdoors"
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"Sentimental Value"
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"Pick Your Team Now"
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Grass Roots Music UK Podcast
The First Step
Marcus talks to people of all ages and backgrounds who are discovering or rediscovering Music as a career...This week, in an interview from 2017, Marcus is with local musician and performer Steve May to discuss his journey in music, his influences, his regular karaoke performances that led to a paid hobby and then working hard on creating a tribute show to a world-famous English music legend!
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"Learn The Damn Part"
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Week 16!!
Part two of an excellent interview with John Bobin. Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Author... talking about his first musical influences, forming a band as a pre-teen, writing and recording with The Fingers, recording and performing over many years in Legend with Mickey Jupp and the many international artists he has worked alongside or shared a bill with over the years, including The Who, Jeff Lynne, The Kinks, David Bowie and many more...... to be involved or to share a memory... email; innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com
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"Manuel The Bandito"
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"Stud Muffin"
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"Drink And Be Merry"
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"Time Flies At Times"
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Grass Roots Music UK Podcast
The First Step
Marcus talks to people of all ages and backgrounds who are discovering or rediscovering Music as a career...in this episode, Marcus is joined by vocalist and friend Nic Royal, to discuss his early years, making the sudden decision to audition for a band, the journey developing his voice and the various onstage shenanigans that have taken place!!.
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GRMUK presents daily byte sized stories of life on the road!!!!
"Lord Of The Strings"
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Week 15!
Marcus is joined by Da Management's John Bobin. Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Author... talking about his first musical influences, forming a band as a pre-teen, writing and recording with The Fingers, recording and performing over many years in Legend with Mickey Jupp and the many international artists he has worked alongside or shared a bill with over the years, including The Who, Jeff Lynne, The Kinks, David Bowie and many more......Part two next week!!!
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"No Business Like Showbusiness"
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"Thick As Thieves"
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"Ear We Go"
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"I Wish I Was There"
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Grass Roots Music UK Podcast
The First Step
Marcus talks to people of all ages and backgrounds who are discovering or rediscovering Music as a career...in this episode, long time friend Trevor Barham discusses his early years, his influences, and how he finally took the plunge into songwriting and performing under the stage name 'Bloke Ina Hat'
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"The Vinyl Countdown"
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Week 14!!
Part Two of a brilliant interview with 'Riga Steve' Cattermole, One of the finest and well respected sound technicians in the UK, Steve shares advice on how to mic instruments, adding effects to get the best live sound for a huge variety of genres and styles, shares stories and memories of promoting and marketing over 25 years with the Riga Music Bar in Southend-On-Sea, the many international stars who have performed there with their side projects and his proudest moments..what Steve doesn't know about music isn't worth knowing.
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"The Last Chapter"
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"Don't Stand So Close To Me"
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"Half Full Monty"
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"First Time at Riga"
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Grass Roots Music UK Podcast
The First Step
Marcus talks to people of all ages and backgrounds who are discovering or rediscovering Music as a career or hobby...in this 1st episode, Jon Wagstaff shares his experiences of the many artists he listened to and saw live as a fan before finally learning Bass in his late 30's, playing in a band with sons Oliver and Matt, performing as a guest at several private functions and finally achieving a life's ambition by becoming a songwriter and getting ready to release an album in 2022 at the age of 58..
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"Chicken Shack Studios"
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Week 13!!
Part One of a brilliant interview with 'Riga Steve' Cattermole, One of the finest and well respected sound technicians in the UK, Steve shares advice on how to mic instruments, adding effects to get the best live sound for a huge variety of genres and styles, shares stories and memories of promoting and marketing over 25 years with the Riga Music Bar in Southend-On-Sea, the many local and international acts who have performed there and his proudest moments..what Steve doesn't know about music isn't worth knowing.
Part Two Next Week
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"Gary Okey"
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"Take The High Road"
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"Keep Your Heroes Close"
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"Larry N Gitus"
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"Stayin' Awake"
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Week 12!!
Marcus sits down with legendary musician Bob Mundy, who started in the 60's with The Freddy Mack Extravaganza, before working as a session vocalist for the in-house songwriters at Pye Records, writing and recording for Dick James Music with Granny in the early 70's, to more recent projects The Deadbeats Soul Band, The Chaos Brothers, and as a solo performer and songwriter. in recent years Bob keeps busy regularly on the circuit with Da Management and The Boomerz.
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"Finding a Rarity"
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"PPP Pick Up A Plectrum"
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"Playing The Pipes Of Peace"
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"i've Got the Power...Or Maybe Not"
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"Jumping Back's Tracks"
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Week 11!! Marcus is back for a historic and nostalgic look at some of the biggest unsigned Rock and Pop bands on the Welsh circuit in the 1960's and a special feature on The Jags, who released two albums in 1980 and 1981 under the Power Pop genre, plus more honourable mentions of many other GR legends, who should never be forgotten!!..
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"Clean Break"
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"The Early Bird"
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"How Low Can A Logo Go"
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"Butt seriously"
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"Tread Carefully"
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Week 10! in an interview recorded in 2018, John Summerton talks about recording and touring with Flintlock, being a child star in the seventies and shares a story of how a true rock icon made him a cup of tea!.
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"We're Gonna Need A Bigger Extension"
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"Wet, Wet, Wet"
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"Where's The Mixer?"
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"Waltzes And Foxtrots"
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"Put The Clocks Back"
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Week 9! Marcus sits down with folk musician Terry St. Clair to talk about his early years, his influences, and his fascination with the history of Covent Garden.
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"They Don't Know That We Know They Know We Know"
John Summerton on Basildon Studios's Jam Nights
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"The First Step"
Marcus Discusses His First Show
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"What's In A Surname"
Bloke Ina Hat Trevor Barham
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"This Is My Moment"
Professional Drummer JP Fordree discusses soundcheck
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"Should Have Gone To Specsavers"
Terry Steward talks about the strangest song request he ever had!!
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Week 8! In an interview recorded in 2017, Marcus sits down and talks music with legendary musician Terry Steward, talking about Strawberry Hill, The Old Boys Network, Musnt Grumble and many projects and venues over a long career in the industry at Grass Roots level. Expect plenty of discussion on Guitars and Guitarists!!
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"Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
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"Tunnel Vision"
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"That's A Big DONG"
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"The Juggler"
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"Speak Up"
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Week 7!! Marcus shares more stories and memories of legendary GR music venues and artists. This Week a historic look at The Fortune Of War in Basildon, The Railway, Pitsea and several other local pubs and music venues, as well as news of exciting interviews coming up over the next few weeks, a short biography of Bob Mundy and Paul Milligan from Skint, Granny Grunt and The Heaters, now working together again with Da Management. Also an exclusive new song from Marcus that features on the Final Curtain Call YouTube series and news of a new daily byte sized series from GRMUK starting Monday!!!
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Week 6!! Marcus shares more stories and memories of legendary GR music venues and artists. This Week Features a couple of extremely rare live recordings of The Pinkees at The Laindon Hotel in 1981 and news of more EXCLUSIVE Curtain Call interviews on the way!!!!..also a look at The Royal Standard in Walthamstow and some of the lesser recognised support bands from over the years....
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Episode 5!!!! Part Two of an exclusive interview with Andy and Nevil from Glyder and The Pinkees, sharing more stories and anecdotes about Top Of The Pops, playing Live on TV in Stockholm and drinking in the hotel bar with members of Queen. Andy shares a story about how he learned a valuable life lesson from a chance meeting with The Osmonds!!
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This week Part One of an exclusive interview with Andy Price and Nevil Kiddier of Glyder and The Pinkees, sharing their experiences of touring and recording across all levels of the music industry, from Pub Rock to the Hammersmith Odeon and many more legendary venues. PLUS an EXCLUSIVE Announcement regarding The Pinkees as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of their self-titled album...
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Week 3!! Marcus shares more stories and memories of The Festival Hall in Basildon, The Square in Harlow, The Grand Hotel in Leigh, The Laindon Hotel, The Greyhound in Fulham, The Fortune Of War in Basildon, The Borderline in Camden, The Cockpit in Leeds, The Feelgood Music Bar in Canvey..and invites you to share your memories of your favourite music venues that are sadly no longer there. Also a feature on The Hamsters coming soon and an exclusive Curtain Call interview on the way!!!!..listen to find out more!!!
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Week 2 Marcus shares more stories and memories of The Double Six, Basildon and more artists that appeared there, including Telecaster Ted's Jam Night, Peter Sarstedt, Streamer, The Rezillos, The Old Boys Network, DJ Mickey Spectrum, Brahms & Listz and how the Gentry were an early version of a now legendary 1980's band. Also a special feature on Burglar Bill and a brief history and invitation to share your memories next week of The Dickens, Wickford and The Laindon Hotel. Also a brief look at The Grand Hotel Leigh and how they had the coolest jukebox ever!!!
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Week 1 A nostalgic look back to some of the most iconic Grass Roots Music venues and music shops in the UK. In the pilot episode, Marcus discusses the various ways you can be involved and share your stories and memories, along with a look back to several legendary music venues in Essex, including The Powerhouse in Vange, The Flying Childers in Basildon, later known as The Double Six, The Barge Inn, The Laindon Hotel, The Dickens in Wickford and many more. Marcus takes us through some of the artists that appeared there, including Eddie & The Hot Rods, Screaming Ab Dabs (featuring Alison Moyet), Jackie Lynton Band, Steve Hooker, The Pinkees and an early performance by Iron Maiden..
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Week 40!
This week Marcus takes your questions and discusses how performing affects the body over time, when and where to play original compositions, how it feels when your pupils go on to have a successful career and is it possible for those with a mental or physical disability to create and perform music..
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Week 39!
This week Marcus takes your questions and discusses the first things to learn on Guitar, is there such a thing as too many band members, easy lighting tips for darker venues, do people have the right to stream your performance on social media and why you shouldn't play to the camera onstage when you have a live audience in front of you!!!!
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Week 38!
This week Marcus takes your questions and discusses the importance of learning different scales for guitar, do chord charts need to be followed precisely, when is the right time to leave a band project and embark on a solo career, the worst and best lyrics he's heard and what to expect if a venue cancels at the last minute!!
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Week 37!
This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice on extending vocal range, using different plectrums live and in the studio, how to use a guide vocal efficiently when recording, keeping things simple when multi tracking, the importance of music theory, musical appreciation sessions at school and shares personal experiences of playing the wrong song in the wrong situation!!
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Week 36!
This week Marcus is here to take your questions and offer advice on how the vocal chords and vocal range change with age, what to do if a band member lets you down at the last minute, is music inherited through generations and is it ever ok to abandon a show halfway through!!..
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Week 35!
This week Marcus is here to discuss the positives in the music industry since the pandemic, is there a place for offensive lyrics, how to learn your song structures for efficient and faster programming of drums or bringing your ideas to your band mates, the old, old way of learning songs and lyrics and how important music can be when it can provide comfort or evoke emotions and feelings to help with issues you may have.
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Week 34!
This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice on songwriting in different styles and genres, acoustic guitars and/or acoustic simulators, floor Tuner or clip on tuner, dressing appropriately for shows, the correct order for connecting stomp boxes and effects and what exactly is a 'paid rehearsal'
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Week 33!
This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice on songwriting, practicing without annoying the neighbours, negotiating stage playing times, sharing the bill with other acts, using straight mic stands and/or boom stands and shares a story about the strangest noises picked up through the microphone when recording!!!
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Week 32!
This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice on songwriting for a specific audience, how and why certain songs or chords affect us emotionally, why your inner metronome is more important than the power and resonance of your instrument and a heartfelt personal message and guidance for those musicians who are thinking of giving up.
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Week 31!
This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice and guidance on being stage fit, how to work together when there are personal issues, how many chords do you need to know to build a setlist and the most influential decade for songwriting.
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Week 30!
This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice and guidance on bad acoustics in larger venues, the correct posture and position for playing an acoustic guitar, limiting microphone interference and discusses how many guitars does a guitar player need!!!
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Week 29!
This week Marcus discusses taking care of your hearing and tinnitus, the advantages and disadvantages of being a left handed guitar player, is it still possible to be a good musician if you're tone deaf and how to tell if a musician is self taught.
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Week 28!
This week Marcus discusses the issues of mental health at grass roots level, including his thought process behind stage fright and lack of confidence, how to make the vocal transition from singing in your bedroom to the bigger stage and Doug from Ipswich is back for another pop at the podcast!!
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Week 27!
This week Marcus offers advice on the most affordable guitar cables, things best avoided when signing contracts with agents and venues, adding effects when recording to get the best out of your performance and choosing the right images for your album artwork!!
nb - apologies for the interference on audio, these things happen sometimes and I hope it doesnt spoil your enjoyment too much...Marcus
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Week 26!
This week Marcus discusses pros and cons of busking, changing band members, choosing the right set for the right venue and answers a funny email regarding the recording of the podcast!!!
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Week 25!
This week Marcus offers advice and shares personal experiences on making the transition into singing and playing at the same time, using acoustic guitars through electric amplifiers, audiences that sing along and how to switch between a range of stringed instruments without getting mixed up!!
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Week 24!
This week Marcus takes your questions and offers advice and personal experiences on subjects best avoided when songwriting, talent shows and battle of the bands, how different parts of the country respond to different music genres and how to avoid being double booked or getting your diary dates wrong!!!!!
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Week 23!
This week Marcus is in the hot seat taking your questions again. Advice and guidance on choosing the best sized guitar for children, advice on learning and remembering lyrics and sharing his experiences of the recording and songwriting process....
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Week 22! Marcus takes some more of your questions including the issues of weather when performing outside, how songs are created and adjusted according to vocal range, the best plectrums and cables to use, the pros and cons of working closely in a band with siblings and shares advice on how to avoid awkward situations when the gear stops working!! send your questions to grassrootsmusicuk@gmail.com www.innervationstudios.com
Week 21!
Marcus is back to answer more of your questions including how to change a backing track from a female key to a male key, keeping your guitar in tune, the 'pay to play' policy and the pros and cons of recording in stereo or mono...
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Week 20!
Marcus answers more of your musical questions regarding goals, pros and cons of the pandemic, and recording guitar.
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Week 19!
This week, Marcus answers more of your musical questions! This week includes questions regarding DAWs, how to tune a mandolin, and tweaking your "sound".
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Week 18!
This week, Marcus answers more of your musical questions! This week includes questions regarding practicing and noise, hot gig environments, and songwriting.
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Week 17!
This week, Marcus answers more of your musical questions! This week includes questions regarding live stream views, hearing your singing voice, and operating a PA system in a 4-piece band.
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Week 16!
This week, Marcus sits down to answer more of your musical questions including embarrassing moments, songs with unusual keys, and live streaming a set.
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It is Q&A Episode 15 of The Grassroots Podcast.
This week Marcus answers more of your questions regarding guitar brands and quality, tackling stage fright, and a question about his guitar playing in Oasiz.
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Week 14!
This week, Marcus sits down in the studio to answer more of your musical questions regarding, life in music after lockdown, learning songs at an intermediate level, and announces some special interviews coming up!
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Week 13!
This week Marcus sits down to answer musical questions regarding reading sheet music, programmable drums, and the creative process.
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Week 12 is here!
This week, Marcus answers more of your great musical questions including what not to eat before a gig, getting a job in the music industry, and more.
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In this episode of The Grassroots Podcast, Marcus answers YOUR musical questions regarding singer vs songs, managing levels in a live setting, and answers a very heated email!
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it's week 10!
This week Marcus answers some of your questions regarding the greatest guitarists, tips for how to get the best of out your Frontman, and more!
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For week 9 of The Grassroots Podcast Q&A Series, Marcus sits down to answer more of your questions! This week we have questions including Frontman's syndrome, methods of learning the guitar, and Marcus offers some fashion tips for musicians.
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This week Marcus answers more of your great musical questions regarding covers of songs, categorizing music, and shares a story of one particularly memorable gig... why is it memorable? You’ll have to tune in find out 😜. apologies for the sound quality, hopefully it won't spoil your enjoyment!!
Of course, send us more of your great musical questions s at innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com! we love hearing them and answering them.
For Episode 7 of The Grassroots Podcast, Marcus kicks off the new year with some of your musical questions regarding beginner guitar playing, performance nerves, and musical differences within bands.
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In week 6 of The Grassroots Podcast Q&A series, and the final episode of the year, Marcus answers questions regarding long car journeys, the first song he wrote/ heard, and many more.
From all of us at Innervation Studios, thank you for listening and we hope to see you again in the new year!
For week 5 of The Grassroots Podcast Q&A series, Marcus tackles questions including guitar pedals, some of the venues/places he has enjoyed performing at, and many more!
Keep the questions coming, next week is our last episode as we go on a break for the holidays, so get them in through innervationstudiosuk@gmail.com!
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This week, Marcus answers more of your musical related questions, including writing a song and Marcus's guitar collection!
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Week 3 of The Grassroots Podcast, brings discussion on subjects such as recording and mixing techniques, as well as music in education!
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Week two of our Q&A series brings questions including recording techniques for rhythm guitar, and singing when feeling a bit under the weather!
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This week on The Grassroots Podcast, Marcus is in the hot seat answering a few of YOUR very own questions, including topics such as starting a band and recording demos on a budget.
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