In Conversation With Colin: Mike Scott of The Waterboys

In Conversation With Colin: Mike Scott of The Waterboys

Dennis Hopper, The Waterboy & The Boss From his home in Dublin, Mike Scott sat down with Newport City Radio’s Colin Palmer to chat about the new album from The Waterboys titled Life, Death And Dennis Hopper. In a career that spans the past 40 years or more, Mike Scott has continually rung the changes musically, while consistently maintaining a distinctive sound that is instantly identifiable as his very own. Born and raised in Scotland, Scott studied English literature at […]

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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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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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Gimme 5: Nia John

A cheeky Q&A with Pure Local Extra guest, Nia John What do you remember about the first song you ever wrote. Do you still play it? The first official original song I released was Don’t Let Go with Al Steele in 2021. It’s a beautiful song, a ballad, go listen to it. Some people say they still get comfort from listening to it now. It’s like a friend reaching out to you so you’re not alone. I currently rarely perform […]

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In Conversation With Colin – David Gray

"David Gray: From White Ladder to Dear Life – A Timeless Journey in Song" During the late 1990s and early into the millennium, there was one man who personified the British singer-songwriter: David Gray. The multi-million selling arena artist is an ambitious and self-propelled musician originally from Sale, he had released three overlooked albums by the time White Ladder arrived in 1997 to widespread commercial and critical acclaim. What appeared to be an effortless blend of acoustic instruments and electronic samples put David […]

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Matt Rowley talks to Slash…. yep that one!

The full chat... Matt RowleyI caught up with the legendary Slash from Guns and Roses in the small hours of this morning. I hope you enjoy it as much as. I do.We have a legendary treat for you today. None other than the iconic guitarist from Guns N' Roses, the man behind some of the most memorable scene rock history journey, and his legacy. And what's next on his horizon? So crank up the volume and get ready for an […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Mike Scott of The Waterboys

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

In Conversation With Colin: John Lodge of The Moody Blues

Gimme 5: Nia John

In Conversation With Colin – David Gray

Matt Rowley talks to Slash…. yep that one!

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