Épisodes

  • Bluebell Notes, episode 7, with Erika Olson. Finances, volunteers & charity
    Feb 20 2025

    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 amount to that scene, and navigating charity events. There's an in-depth chat with Sussex-based American singer-songwriter Erika Olson, who talks about (among other things) the balance between her work as a musician and parenthood, and there's a live track from her Bluebell Roots set. There's more live music (or civil engineering) from Heather Martin, and a preview of a collaboration between Nigel Horn and Marylin Thomas.

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    52 min
  • Bluebell Notes, episode 6; musicians' online presence and social media
    Feb 20 2025

    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 traditional Irish duo Ceol Na Mara - Out On The Ocean, The Kesh and The Blackthorn Stick, - and the usual chat with Jo, Jim and Neil.

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    50 min
  • Bluebell Notes, episode 5, with Steve Pledger; politics vs entertainment
    Feb 20 2025

    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 another. In an in=depth chat with artist Steve Pledger, they explore this in some detail, and we hear live music from Steve's November Bluebell Roots set. They also look forward to what 2025 has in store for the Bluebell Roots live show.

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    56 min
  • Bluebell Notes, episode 4, with Two's Company; starting out performing; songwriting & collaborating
    Feb 20 2025

    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 others, plus a live track from their Bluebell Roots performance. Also featured is a live track from Terry Lees.

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    47 min
  • Bluebell Notes, episode 3, with The Self Help Group; harmonies and storytelling
    Feb 20 2025

    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 storytelling, and feature an exclusive live song from their set, and one from Lisa Pritchard and Jason Loughran.

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    38 min
  • Bluebell Notes, episode 2, with The Long Shorts; House concerts
    Feb 20 2025

    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 creates a meal, what's in her greenhouse, and she shares her recipe for babaganoush! With live tracks from The Long Shorts and Nigel Horn.

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    45 min
  • Bluebell Notes, episode 1, with The Browns, Bluebell Roots event
    Feb 20 2025

    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 Philippa talks food!

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    47 min