Hairdye on the Pure Local Extra show

Dakota, Penny, Tom and Amber in the Newport City Radio HQ.

Hairdye on the Pure Local Extra show

Today’s guests on the Pure Local Extra show were Hairdye, a young punk band from Newport Hairdye are a newer punk band from Newport made up of Tom, Penny Dakota and Rhys, although today, we were only joined by Tom, Penny and Dakota. We discussed a little bit of everything, but focused on their recently released single “Sick”. They’ve visited Newport City Radio before, but for a written interview and much more has happened since then.Firstly we discussed their newest […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Dede Priest & Johnny Clark’s Outlaws

Blues Without Borders: The Electrifying Sound of Dede Priest & Johnny Clark’s Outlaws When your influences range from Big Mama Thornton to Rory Gallagher, you already have a lot to work with. Throw in the mix massive and innovative talent, and you end up with Dede Priest & Johnny Clark’s Outlaws. On the face of it an unlikely pairing when you consider Dede is from Texas and Johnny is Dutch, but it’s clearly a match made in heaven. Today, women […]

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Melissa Carter on the Pure Local Extra show

Today, we were joined by Melissa Carter, a very new name on the music scene, on the Pure Local Extra Show As well as Melissa, Tony Fitz, a more experienced musician, joined us for the first 10 minutes of the show. Today, he had been playing in the music trail, an event you may have heard of, all throughout the city, where various musicians were playing during the day at different locations and times. He gave us a brief rundown […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Steve Forbert

Steve Forbert: From Mississippi Trains to Timeless Tunes In June 1976, singer-songwriter Steve Forbert at a mere 21 years of age boarded an Amtrak train from his native Meridian, Mississippi with his Martin guitar and harmonica. His destination was New York City, and his goal was to begin his career in music.It may be long ago and far away but with his vibrant performance style and clever lyrics the astonishing 1978 debut album, Alive On Arrival had critics proclaiming him […]

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Hopes and Dreams for the New Season of Doctor Who

Meet the whovians of Newport City Radio With the next season of Doctor Who on the horizon, anticipation is building among fans. While the last season introduced us to Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and brought back some familiar faces, there’s still so much we want to see in the new season. From revisiting intriguing plotlines to balancing old and new storytelling elements, here’s what some of our volunteers are hoping for:Jack Cartwright One plotline I’d love to see revisited is the […]

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Gig Goin’ – Wolf Storm at The Castle

Wolf Storm Rocks Tredegar: A Night of Music, Passion, and Conservation" On March 22, Caerphilly based rock band Wolf Storm delivered an electrifying performance at The Castle Hotel in Tredegar. The venue provided an intimate setting, allowing local music lovers to connect closely with the band's dynamic energy.Wolf Storm, known for their eclectic mix of rock and popular music, captivated the audience with a setlist spanning decades of classic rock anthems. Each band member showcased their musical versatility, bringing a […]

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In Conversation With Colin: John Lodge of The Moody Blues

Photo: Frank Piercy Riding the Musical Waves: John Lodge on The Moody Blues Legacy In an exclusive interview with Newport City Radio’s Rock Vault, legendary Moody Blues bassist, songwriter and vocalist John Lodge talks to Colin Palmer about the inspiration behind two of his greatest songs, ‘Isn’t Life Strange’ and ‘Ride My See-Saw’. His prolific song writing has earned him many awards including ASCAP song writing awards for ‘Isn’t Life Strange’ and ‘I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And […]

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Emily, Amber and Jared in Newport City Radio

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Ladywolfe and Blackwood Rediffusion on the Pure Local Extra show

Ladywolfe (Emily) and Blackwood Rediffusion (Jared) joined Kym on the Pure Local Extra show for a chat about themselves and their music We started the show with Jared’s new song “Magpie” from his upcoming EP. The song started with the idea of an imagined band trying to get onto a radio show in the form of a battle of the bands. The other bands taking part kept taking ideas from the lead band in the song. The chorus sings about […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Ceri Justice

"Ceri Justice: Back in the Spotlight with 'Cut Loose'" As the famous adage states, ‘Good things happen to those who wait’…and finally the wait is over. Returning to music after four decades and releasing her debut album, 2018’s Justified, Ceri Justice is back and better than ever with her latest studio album Cut Loose set for release April 4th. Newport City Radio’s Colin Palmer chatted to Ceri and found out more… Ceri Justice still possesses a powerful and emotional voice. […]

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Hairdye on the Pure Local Extra show

In Conversation With Colin: Dede Priest & Johnny Clark’s Outlaws

Melissa Carter on the Pure Local Extra show

In Conversation With Colin: Steve Forbert

Hopes and Dreams for the New Season of Doctor Who

Gig Goin’ – Wolf Storm at The Castle

In Conversation With Colin: John Lodge of The Moody Blues

Ladywolfe and Blackwood Rediffusion on the Pure Local Extra show

In Conversation With Colin: Ceri Justice

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