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Matty J Erskine

Today’s episode takes a look behind the scenes at the music business you’ll encounter on a Friday night in the pub. Matty J Erskine talks about how he came to be a pub DJ, MC and quiz host, charting his career from his early, try-anything days at sports events to MC-ing festivals like BAAFest. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned over many years of making sure that people enjoy a good evening out, the challenges facing grass roots musicians and the financial realities of making music available in public settings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 3tynespodcast.substack.com [https://3tynespodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

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Bandcamp

Streaming has failed grass roots musicians, which is why most also upload their music to an online platform called Bandcamp. And because we mention it so often on the podcast, and ask you to use it, I thought it would be worthwhile giving you some background to it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 3tynespodcast.substack.com [https://3tynespodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Andrew Cadie

Andrew Cadie is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer who grew up in the North East and learned his craft busking and in the local folk clubs. He is a seasoned performer both solo and as part of the duo Broom Bezzums. Andrew now lives in Germany but I spoke to him on his recent return to tour the UK, when his appearances included gigs in Nenthead and Gilsland. We talked about his origins in folk music, dealing with politics in his songs, the perennial challenge of making a living as a musician and recording his new album, Flooding the Oceans, which I wholeheartedly recommend to everyone who loves melodic, positive and thoughtful songs. Andrew recorded two songs from the album specially for this episode; they are The Blyth Trimmer, which is about the work of his grandfather on the coal ships in Blyth, and Pulse, which is a song of defiance and hope. Once more in the podcast, we talk about the importance of buying music to help support musicians and to make live music possible. Please buy Andrew’s album as a download or CD from Bandcamp – just go to the Bandcamp website and search for his name. You can also stream it from the Bandcamp app just like you can with other streaming platforms. Please see the links below. Social media https://www.instagram.com/andrew_cadie_music/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrew_cadie_music/] https://www.facebook.com/AndrewCadieMusic [https://www.facebook.com/AndrewCadieMusic] Music https://andrewcadiemusic.bandcamp.com/music [https://andrewcadiemusic.bandcamp.com/music] https://www.andrewcadie.de/ https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewCadie [https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewCadie] Broom Bezzums https://www.broombezzums.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@broombezzums [https://www.youtube.com/@broombezzums] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 3tynespodcast.substack.com [https://3tynespodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Hexham and District Music Society

The Hexham and District Music Society has been arranging concerts of classical music for 75 years. Like Music in Allendale and the Corbridge Chamber Music Festival, the Society works hard to bring a high standard of classical music to the area through live performances by accomplished musicians of both familiar and less familiar pieces. I’ve made no secret in this podcast of my recent discovery of the joys of hearing classical music played live – it’s an experience I would encourage everyone to try even if, like me, you don’t know much about it. Just go and find out. You won’t be disappointed. In this episode, I talk to Treasurer Cathy Duncan and Secretary Di Dickinson about the Society’s history, its aims and the challenges of promoting live music concerts at a time when people’s leisure habits are changing and the family budget is spread ever more thinly. The music in this episode was played by the Isla String Quartet, a very accomplished group of young musicians, and was recorded at one of the Society’s concerts in Hexham. I’m grateful to the Quartet for their kind permission to include it here. Do check out their website at https://www.islastringquartet.com [http://www.islastringquartet.com], where you can find information about their performances and several videos showcasing their excellent work. You can find out more about the Hexham and District Music Society, and details of how to subscribe, at https://www.hexhammusic.net. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 3tynespodcast.substack.com [https://3tynespodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]