In Conversation With Colin: Kara Grainger

In Conversation With Colin: Kara Grainger

Kara Grainger: Chasing Soul, Finding Memphis Quietly and without any fanfare, Kara Grainger has created her fifth full length solo album. Teaming up with renowned Memphis producer Lawrence ‘Boo’ Mitchell and recording the album at the iconic Royal Studios, they were joined by the Hi Rhythm Section, as well as two members of her own touring band, Marcus Finnie and David Guy on three tracks.Kara is a refreshingly honest person who believes strongly in her craft and it’s her ability to […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Chuck Prophet

The Rock Vault Presents: Chuck Prophet — Waking the Dead in Cardiff Chuck Prophet is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has created a handful of impressive solo albums when he isn't busy collaborating with some of the most respected figures in roots rock. A songwriter with a naturalistic sense of storytelling that brings together the impact of rock with the flavours of country, blues, and folk. Prophet has been releasing impressive solo albums since 1990, when he brought out […]

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Kids Kicks Cymru tells us how partnerships have allowed her to “build foundations”

What does it all take to be a small business owner? Holly from Kids Kicks UK recently joined us on The Newport City Show and she revealed just how important having partnerships with local sports teams and organisations have been to her as she’s looked to go from strength to strength. “I've loved it. I think more recently now that I'm starting to really build foundations, so I've got a partnership with Newport City. Shout out to Newport City. They […]

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Conversations with Colin – September

Colin catches up with some big names this month! The month of September was yet another busy month for our very own Colin Palmer who has been catching up with some big names in the world of Rock and Roll which you can hear on air every Tuesday evening on The Rock Vault. Bison Hip Frontman Paul Sloway spoke with Colin Palmer about the band’s origins and music. Formed during Covid lockdown, Bison Hip grew from decades-long friendships between Sloway, […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Bison Hip

Meet Paul Sloway of Bison Hip Contrary to popular belief, the modern blues rock scene in the UK is alive and well. Artists like Will Wilde, Forge Hounds, Brave Rival and Chantel McGregor are filling venues the length and breadth of the country with die hard fans clamouring for more.Add to the growing list Bison Hip from Glasgow, their mature gut-punching sound resonates fiercely. Right from the very beginning, Bison Hip have mixed blues and rock, incorporating in their music […]

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Raising money for Charity. Our EJ talks his Coffee Morning

Our EJ is hosting a Coffee Morning For the 7th year in a row our very own EJ is hosting a coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. This year there is a slight twist. It is being held in The Artisan located within The Kingsway Centre between 11:30am - 1/2pm We recently caught up with EJ to find out a little bit more about what this is all about and what it means to him. What is a […]

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In Conversation with Colin: Never The Bride

Never The Bride: Rock Queens Who Rewrote the Rules The sheer power of the female duo that makes up the legendary UK band Never The Bride was a first of its kind in the 1990’s. The strong powerful vocals of Nikki Lamborn demonstrated that women can rock just as hard as men, combined with Catherine (Been) Feeney on keyboards the effect was unyielding. As they arrived headlong into the music scene, the pair stood for female empowerment across the board. […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Chantel McGregor

Guitar, Grit, and Grace: Chantel McGregor’s Journey to The Healing Chantel McGregor continues to captivate audiences across the UK, even though at the age of fourteen major labels told her that ‘girls don't play guitar like that’. Ignoring this, Chantel enrolled at Leeds College of Music, achieving the first-ever 100% pass mark and earning a First Class Honours Degree in Popular Music and the prestigious Musician of the Year award. Chantel's stunning live performances and effortless virtuosity have built her […]

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In Conversation with Colin: Steve Overland of FM

Photo credit: Tony Ayiotou From Wembley to Crumlin: Steve Overland’s FM Adventures AOR veterans FM are back on the road in support of their latest album, frontman Steve Overland and his bandmates are touring to promote Brotherhood, which has received across the board positive reviews. FM’s discography is filled with memorable songs that have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Their songs showcase FM’s ability to create catchy melodies, intricate arrangements, and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with listeners. […]

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Conversations with Colin – September

In Conversation With Colin: Bison Hip

Raising money for Charity. Our EJ talks his Coffee Morning

In Conversation with Colin: Never The Bride

In Conversation With Colin: Chantel McGregor

In Conversation with Colin: Steve Overland of FM

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