Hosted by Fish Island Studios' James Whiting and André Dack who runs the Ramsgate Music Hall, this podcast is designed to get more people through the doors of this excellent Ramsgate music venue by making it as easy as possible to keep up to date with who is playing. Each Month they preview upcoming shows and play tracks from those artists. They also discuss highlights of previous months shows and all things gig related. They're often joined by guests to offer extra insight. A huge thank you to all the artists who permit us to play their songs on the show.
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Hosted by Fish Island Studios' James Whiting and André Dack who runs the Ramsgate Music Hall, this podcast is designed to get more people through the doors of this excellent Ramsgate music venue by making it as easy as possible to keep up to date with who is playing. Each Month they preview upcoming shows and play tracks from those artists. They also discuss highlights of previous months shows and all things gig related. They're often joined by guests to offer extra insight. A huge thank you to all the artists who permit us to play their songs on the show.
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On this week's, pod we look at the three consecutive shows that await us at RMH: The Bug Club on Thursday 22nd, Sound of the Sirens on Friday 23rd, and Luke Vibert on Saturday 24th. A terrific trio of shows! James and André get particularly animated about Luke Vibert and his colossal catalogue of works...
We also pay respects to the mighty Damo Suzuki, by listening to some of our favourite Can tracks and reminiscing about Damo's RMH appearances. RIP to a true legend.
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This week's pod is a very special one indeed! We listen to a selection of voice notes sent by RMH members, who share with us some of their most magical memories at the venue, emphasising the value and importance of their membership...
We also look ahead to the upcoming shows, including The Future Psychadelic's sold-out debut on Friday 16th, and The Schizophonics' explosive gig on Sunday 18th. Plus a little more Zelda chat, which seems to be a recurring theme.
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On this week's pod, we dive straight into the three shows that are scheduled at RMH this week!
On Thursday 8th Feb we welcome melodic post-hardcore outfit As Everything Unfolds, followed by the stunning, soulful songwriting of John J Presley the day after. Two terrific shows, back-to-back. Solar Nineties close out the week on Saturday, in support of Mark Baker-Milner’s brilliant fundraising efforts for MS-UK.
Also on the agenda: The Legend of Zelda remix albums, André 3000's fantastic flute era, and early impressions of The Smile's new record 'Wall of Eyes'...
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Howdy! This week we look ahead to the first couple of shows in February: The Clause on Thursday 1st, and Mickey Finn on Saturday 3rd.
Ahead of their debut gig in Kent, André talks to Pearce Macca of The Clause about the release of their latest EP, the influences behind the music, and the importance of grassroots music venues for up-and-coming bands across the country.
Meanwhile, André and James delve into some of the music they've been listening to recently, whilst also getting incredibly excited for the upcoming Squarepusher album...
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2024 is here and it brings a brand new format for the Ramsgate Music Hall podcast! We'll be dropping a new episode EVERY WEEK to discuss all things music, highlighting upcoming gigs and celebrating recent special shows...
This week we're joined by local gem Luke J Dorman who is set to play at RMH this week alongside The SuperMicks and daisy. Luke talks to us about his debut album PURE, we chat about new show announcements, and André proclaims his undying love for Meshuggah.
There's talk of another ranking of crisps, but we wouldn't possibly do that to you again... would we?
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! On what is now a RMHP tradition André and James have done a deep dive into their favourite albums of 2023. Join us as we gush over the albums we think are the the best of what 2023 had to offer.
We look forward to coming back in February with a slightly rejuvenated and regular podcast.
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On this episode showcasing what is in store for the ten year anniversary month we are also joined by Tim Baines; a second co-founder in as many months. We discuss his work acoustically treating the room and touch on the conception of the Music Hall.
Also on this episode James trials Chat GPT to see whether it would be a worthy replacement for André. We talk Halloween, André's dislike of panettone, James's sickening experience at All Points East, Andrés "blue" outfit, a little bit about football whilst of course, as always, previewing the wonderful music we can expect to hear this month. Oh and for those dedicated enough to make it till the end there is a reading of the Chat GPT written, very mediocre children's story about James's dog Stanley.
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On this episode we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by the incredible drummer behind Colossal Squid and Three Trapped Tigers, who has also toured with the likes of Jarvis Cocker, Goldie, The Heritage Orchestra, Squarepusher to name a few. Also, after last episode's discussion about pub snacks and André's subsequent twitter polling for everyone' favourite crisp we eat our way through 16 packets to decipher where they rank.
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On this, the one year anniversary episode of the Ramsgate Music Hall Podcast, we discuss such topics as; André's hierarchy of crisps, Ramsgate FC's recent success, what the non members are missing out on, the excellent new Music Hall T-Shirts, requests on artists riders, What DJ Food was up to and much more. As always thank you to all the artists and we look forward to seeing you all at a show very soon.
James Lavelle (UNKLE / Mo’ Wax) - Saturday 15th April
Latin Quarter - Sunday 16th April
October Drift - Thursday 20th April
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On this episode we talk to Amy Redmond & Sarah Whiting Blowers about the Power of Women festival which is happening this month. We also discuss André's new celebrity lifestyle, James' one year old daughters first recording, what Mozart Estate's next vehicle will be and we ask ourselves; what kind of balls are being reffered to in the phrase "balls to the wall". We also play some clips from our favourite new tracks. Not to mention our usual deep dive into the music we can look forward to at the Music Hall this March.
Please follow the links to the POW festival for event info and tickets
See the Ramsgate Recorder article on 10 years of the Music Hall HERE
Unfortunately the 6 music Independent Music Venue Week episode is no longer on BBC Sounds
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On this episode of The Ramsgate Music Hall Podcast James tries to claim a kids film as being the best movie ever because it made him cry on a hangover. André discusses the brilliant In Rainbow Roads, a Super Mario / Radiohead mashup you didn't know you needed in your life. Geoff Barrow seems to get mentioned a lot and of course we play tracks from the artists we can look forward to seeing this February. As always thank you so much for listening and we will see you all soon. x
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! On this first episode of 2023 we are joined by none other than Sammy Clarke from Art's Cool. As always we talk about what we expect at the Music Hall in January including January Dread and the start of Independent Venue Week.
As discussed in the pod, if you would like to listen to our 2022 round up show you without the xmas bits then fast forward to 10mins, you can then skip the xmas quiz to 1hour1min.
You can keep up to date with Art's Cool HERE
And for Where Else? you can look HERE
Big Boy Bloater - Friday 20th January
JANUARY DREAD 2023 - Saturday 21st January
Grant-Lee Phillips - Saturday 28th January
Sprints - Monday 30th January
Maja Lena - Tuesday 31st January
Yumi and the Weather - Friday 3rd February
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Here is a bonus Christmas episode in which we discuss our top 5 albums and singles of the year and James tests André's knowledge of Christmas films.
Big thanks to all of you for listening and to all of the incredible artists who have played the Music Hall this year. We looking forward to seeing you all in 2023 x
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On this episode we talk about the impending Christmas season. We talk a bit about the football before James quizzes André on world cup songs and of course we talk all things Music Hall including the upcoming shows lined up in December. As always thank you to the artists that allow us to play their songs to promote the shows and we look forward to seeing you all at some shows very soon.
Also as promised, for those that want to skip the World Cup Quiz, fast forward to 1hr11mins.
Gabriel Moreno Xmas Decadence - Saturday 17th
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On this episode we preview another fantastic month of gigs at the Music Hall including my personal highlights Sarathy Korwar and Giant Panda. We are also joined by singer/songwriter Ty Watling to talk his new album to be released in the spring. We also talk horror films in preparation for Halloween and The League of Legends Fantasy Football league.
Rosalie Cunningham - Thursday 3rd
Johanna Warren - Thursday 10th
Funke and the Two Tone Baby - Saturday 12th
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On this month's episode we have Lucy Foster, one half of Mother Brain, on to talk about their upcoming Slap Rash x Sleemo night at the Music Hall. We also, as always, talk upcoming gigs at the Music Hall of which there are plenty over October. I give André a belated birthday gift, plus we somehow end up chatting about R Kelly's incredibly shit music video series, Trapped In The Closet!
Go and follow Mother Brain on Instagram HERE
The Lounge Society - Sunday 16th
Sinead O’Brien - Thursday 20th
SLAP RASH x SLEEMO - Sunday 23rd
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On this month's episode we have Emlyn Gregory, the chair of trustees at Kent Film Foundation, on to talk about their recent bid for the Granville Theatre. We also, as always, talk upcoming gigs at the Music Hall plus we chat about some of our favourite music films/documentaries.
You can find out more about the Kent Film Foundation HERE
Martin & Eliza Carthy - Thursday 8th
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On this month's episode we have Kyle McCallum on the podcast to talk all things Contra Pop Festival which we can look forward to on Ramsgate Main Sands the weekend of 20-21st August. We also as always talk upcoming gigs at the Music Hall plus we have some listener submissions for first tapes.
This was recorded during the heatwave so please excuse any for delirium and apologies for any fan noise in the background which I have masked with a bed of gentle beachside sounds.
You can listen to the lineup and get your free tickets to Contra Pop HERE
The Long Blondes - Thursday 4th
The Goa Express - Thursday 25th
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