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Bluebell Notes Off Beat [for Ep. 12]: Katie Spencer; Donna Canale; Nigel Wesson
Bonus episode to accompany Episode 12 - featuring an interview with musician Katie Spencer on her experiences as a woman in music, live music from Bluebell Roots floor spot guest Nigel Wesson, the…
S1E13 Bluebell Notes Episode 13, with April Moon: Touring
In Episode 13, a new opening greeting, some new clarinet bits and a good discussion of the considerations, mechanics and basic finances of touring for grassroots musicians in the UK and beyond. We…
S1E12 Bluebell Notes Episode 12, with Donna Canale; Women in Music
In Episode 12 - Jo, Jim and Neil still utterly fail to nail their three-part harmony intro - but hey, full marks for effort and tenacity, right? We feature live music from the July Bluebell Roots…
S1E11 Bluebell Notes Episode 11, with The John Ward Trio; Alternative income streams
In Episode 11, we discuss the ways musicians often find to supplement their income from sales of recordings or live shows. There are some pretty creative ways! We look at grants, crowdfunding,…
Bluebell Notes Off Beat: Festivals, Bluebell Roots; Polly Morris
Bluebell Notes Offbeat is a companion to the usual monthly shows, but with extra content there wasn't time for in the main episode! In this first bonus episode, to accompany Episode 10, we have the…
S1E10 Bluebell Notes, episode 10, with Polly Morris; Music, rituals and traditions
In Episode 10 (10? Already?) we look at how music is used in rituals and traditions. Jo does all the research, while Jim and Neil chip in unhelpfully. We have an interview with Dorset singer and…
S1E9 Bluebell Notes, episode 9, with Erica Steenkamp; Health & wellness
For episode 9, Jim, Josie and Neil chat about health and wellness for musicians. There's a review of April's Bluebell Roots event and the new venue, including a live track from Paul Winter, and they…
S1E8 Bluebell Notes, episode 8, with Joe Topping: Travelling; Fat Tuesday; networking
In episode 8 (the second Episode 8, as far as Neil is concerned) we talk pros and cons of musicians travelling for gigs, there’s a mention of Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival, (ahead of a bonus…
S1E7 Bluebell Notes, episode 7, with Erika Olson. Finances, volunteers & charity
In episode 7 (despite Neil thinking it's episode 8 - just ignore him), Josie, Jim and Neil discuss the basic finances of running events in the live roots music scene, how volunteers contribute a huge…
S1E6 Bluebell Notes, episode 6; musicians' online presence and social media
Following the Christmas Bluebell Roots event, where we didn't have a 'main' guest, this episode focuses on musicians' online presence - websites, social media and so on. There's a set of tunes from…
S1E5 Bluebell Notes, episode 5, with Steve Pledger; politics vs entertainment
In Episode 5, Jo, Jim and Neil discuss the balance between the political nature of some musical performances and the entertainment aspect of performing, and how these can complement or inform one…
S1E4 Bluebell Notes, episode 4, with Two's Company; starting out performing; songwriting & collaborating
In this episode, Jo, Jim and Neil talk about getting started performing live, with Lewes duo Two's Company, Kathy and Mick Gibbs. On the way, there's talk of songwriting and collaborating with…
S1E3 Bluebell Notes, episode 3, with The Self Help Group; harmonies and storytelling
In this episode, Josie, Jim and Neil discuss how music is relevant to listeners, using social commentary and stories. We chat to Mark, Sarah and Clara of The Self Help Group about harmonies and…
S1E2 Bluebell Notes, episode 2, with The Long Shorts; House concerts
In episode 2, episode, Jim, Jo and Neil talk about putting on small, intimate shows, chat with The Long Shorts about their music and Chris's house concerts, and we hear from Philippa about how she…
S1E1 Bluebell Notes, episode 1, with The Browns, Bluebell Roots event
In this first episode of Bluebell Notes, hosts Jim, Jo and Neil chat with The Browns and Philippa Vine of the Bluebell Farmhouse Kitchen. There are live tracks from the June Bluebell Roots event and…
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