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53:12

Colin Blunstone on One Year, The Zombies and New Music

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2025/12/19

In The Strange Brew’s 500th episode, Colin Blunstone returns to talk about his One Year and More live box set. Colin reflects on the development of his songwriting, collaborating with Rod Argent and Chris White and the making his early solo albums. He looks back on The Zombies and Odessey and Oracle and the lasting impact of their music. He also discusses working with Alan Parsons and his plans for live dates and new material in 2026.Further information One Year and More: Live from

1:22:27

Matt Piucci – Rain Parade

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2025/12/12

Matt Piucci joins us for a journey through Rain Parade’s story from the early 1980s Los Angeles music scene to the present day. Across a hand-picked set of tracks, Matt looks back at the group’s earliest recordings, the friendships that grew out of the Paisley Underground, and the way their influences found their way into Emergency Third Rail Power Trip and Explosions in the Glass Palace LPs. The conversation follows Rain Parade into their Island years and the projects that kept Matt and Steven

25:32

John McFee – Clover, The Doobie Brothers, Southern...

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2025/12/05

John McFee speaks in depth about his work with Southern Pacific, Jackdawg and his session career. He explains how Southern Pacific evolved, why Jackdawg’s album has been rediscovered, and why the focus of his songwriting is not with The Doobie Brothers. He also looks back at Clover’s time in the UK, backing Elvis Costello on My Aim Is True, and the steady flow of session work with Van Morrison, the Grateful Dead, and Steve Miller. John closes with an update on his solo project.Further

43:56

Graham Parker

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2025/11/28

Graham Parker reveals the story behind his debut album Howlin’ Wind. Parker recalls his journey from suburban Surrey to the London music scene, his early jobs, and the moment he found his sound – a mix of soul, R&B and sharp songwriting. He looks back at the formation of The Rumour, his partnership with Dave Robinson, and the whirlwind that led to Howlin’ Wind and Heat Treatment being released within months of each other. Parker also reflects on his later work, collaborations, and

51:12

Billy Bragg

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2025/11/21

Billy Bragg talks about his life in music and activism, from his early days and the DIY spiritThe post Billy Bragg appeared first on The Strange Brew .

57:55

Stu Cook – Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jackdawg

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2025/10/31

Stu Cook, bassist and founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival, talks about the band’s early years, their riseThe post Stu Cook – Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jackdawg appeared first on The Strange Brew .

28:10

Pete Briquette – The Boomtown Rats

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2025/10/10

It’s Halloween night, 1975. A bunch of Irish lads are halfway through their first gig when Bob GeldofThe post Pete Briquette – The Boomtown Rats appeared first on The Strange Brew .

25:58

Michael Schenker

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2025/10/06

Michael Schenker talks about new album Don’t Sell Your Soul, the second part of a trilogy that reclaims The post Michael Schenker appeared first on The Strange Brew .

57:11

Carlos Alomar: Bowie, Berlin and Beyond

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2025/10/03

Carlos Alomar reflects on a career that spans decades of innovation and collaboration. He speaks about his earlyThe post Carlos Alomar: Bowie, Berlin and Beyond appeared first on The Strange Brew .

45:53

Steve Howe: Dylan, Hendrix & YES

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2025/09/12

When Jimi Hendrix grabbed a bass and jammed with Tomorrow in 1967, a young Steve Howe was rightThe post Steve Howe: Dylan, Hendrix & YES appeared first on The Strange Brew .

56:01

Sananda Maitreya

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2025/08/29

It’s been more than two decades since Sananda Maitreya last headlined a UK tour. Now, with nine datesThe post Sananda Maitreya appeared first on The Strange Brew .

1:06:23

Being Paul Jones: Reinvention, Longevity and the Call...

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2025/08/08

In the second part of his live interview, Paul Jones charts his path beyond Manfred Mann, through filmThe post Being Paul Jones: Reinvention, Longevity and the Call of the Blues appeared first on The Strange Brew .

1:17:15

Ray Ennis – The Swinging Blue Jeans

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2025/07/25

As the voice and driving force of The Swinging Blue Jeans, Ray Ennis helped shape the sound ofThe post Ray Ennis – The Swinging Blue Jeans appeared first on The Strange Brew .

46:56

Mike Batt on songwriting and his symphony

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2025/07/16

Few musicians of Mike Batt’s vintage are still pushing creative boundaries with the same fervour that defined theirThe post Mike Batt on songwriting and his symphony appeared first on The Strange Brew .

53:33

Steve Hackett: The Lamb Stands Up

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2025/07/11

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett discusses his new live album The Lamb Stands Up Live At The RoyalThe post Steve Hackett: The Lamb Stands Up appeared first on The Strange Brew .

58:27

Bob Jackson – Badfinger

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2025/07/04

What do you get when you mix a band of power pop visionaries into the jaws of crookedThe post Bob Jackson – Badfinger appeared first on The Strange Brew .

33:27

Al Jardine

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2025/06/27

Al Jardine reflects on the life and legacy of Brian Wilson and his own musical path. In theThe post Al Jardine appeared first on The Strange Brew .

1:06:24

Don Powell – Slade

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2025/06/13

Don Powell revisits the defining moments of Slade’s rise, from their rough-edged Black Country beginnings and Chas Chandler’sThe post Don Powell – Slade appeared first on The Strange Brew .

1:25:30

Fresh Cream Revisited

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2025/05/30

Jack Bruce was never just the bass player, he was Cream’s secret weapon: the rare musician who couldThe post Fresh Cream Revisited appeared first on The Strange Brew .

48:41

Daryl Hooper – The Seeds

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2025/05/23

Still blooming after all these years, Daryl Hooper, organ grinder-in-chief and musical engine of The Seeds, proves thatThe post Daryl Hooper – The Seeds appeared first on The Strange Brew .

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