Turn Up The Volume! from The Stables in Milton Keynes

A really lovely episode to finish the year with. Nick catches up with the wonderful Seth Lakeman, who will be celebrating the release of his new album, The Granite Way, when he comes to The Stables on February 25th 2025. As ever, Seth is a warm and engaging story teller in this extended interview. You can also hear an exclusive preview of a track from his new album.The Cinelli Brothers are one of the best live blues bands on the circuit. Their music is both instantly recognisable and fresh at the same time. Thing 70s American rock with a very modern twist. Nick speaks to Alessandro, who is currently on tour in Europe.And finally, a truly gorgeous duo - The Breath. Their shimmering music speaks of love and heartbreak, of mythology and history. If you haven't. heard them before, you will love discovering them in this podcast.For more information, head to www.stables.org, or call the Box Office on 01908 280800.

Nick sits down with the wonderful Eliza Carthy, one of the most recognisable faces on the English folk scene. A wonderful story teller and incredibly warm human, her music is tinged love, pai, joy and sadness, a craft honed over an award winning career spanning over 30 years. She talks to Nick ahead of her show on Novemver 26th at The Stables.Nick finds out about the brilliant Christmas show coming to The Stables. It's called A Christmas Tail, and it has been devised and created by award-winning street theatre company Dizzy O' Dare. Nick chats to Alana and Mike from the company about this Christmas treat.And he catches up with Katharine Blake, lead singer of The Medieval Baebes (and founding member of Miranda Sex Garden), who are coming to The Stables with a Christmas show which will include a procession - which everyone can join - to the venue before they perform. Their unique mix of classical, choral and folk will be on show on December 3rd.For more info, head to stables.org.

Join Nick Coffer as he speaks to legendary singer Colin Blunstone ahead of his show at The Stables on November 12th, where he will play his seminal solo album, One Year, in full. He talks about the Zombies, running out of money, his sense of loss when the band broke up, and his solo career which led to this brilliant album.Lady Nade is one of the UK's most distinctive Americana singers. Poet, singer, songwriter, she also loves Nina Simone - whose songbook she brings to life on October 18th. Her career journey is a fascinating one, touched by grief and a sense of sometimes not belonging, and she tells her story articulately and with great warmth.Nick Beggs shot to fame as part of Kajagoogoo and has enjoyed a highly successul career since, across musical genres. His daughters, Willow and Lula, formed the Beggs Sisters, and Nick will be playing with them at The Stables on 24th November. Hear Nick and Willow talk about being a family band, existentialism, the importance of neurodiversity in creative pursuits and, of course, Lamahl.Please follow this series in order to be notified of all future episodes. And please tell your friends, it really helps spread the word about the work of The Stables.A Boutique Broadcast Ltd production.

Soothe the post summer holiday blues with this lovely episode of Turn Up The Volume. Nigel Planer and Henry Normal are coming to The Stables for an evening of poetry, stories and much more. Nigel is perhaps best known for his role in the Young Ones and has enjoyed a prolifically successful West End career. Henry is the creator behind The Royle Family and the Mrs Merton Show and played a leading role in household favourites such as Gavin & Stacey and Alan Partridge. Hear them talk to Nick about their careers and their absolute love of poetry...Vonda Shepard was the voice behind the multi award-winning series Ally McBeal, creating the theme tune, as well as producing over 500 tracks for the show. She is also a wonderful, soulful singer songwriter with a fantastic catalogue of work behind her. She's a great listen, for fans and non-fans of Ally alike!Seckou Keita plays the incredibly complex instrument, the Kora. He writes and performs disarmingly beautiful music. He take Nick on a journey through his West African heritage, his European influences and his passion for the music of his childhood. More info at stables.orgProduced by Nick Coffer at Boutique Broadcast Ltd

Some amazing interviews in this latest edition of Turn Up The Volume! from the Stables in Milton Keynes. Nick chats to comedian, writer and broadcaster Dom Joly about his book, The Conspiracy Tourist, and his show, The Conspiracy Tour, which is coming to the venue in September. Dom is absolutely fascinating in this interview, exploring how conspiracy theories are created and then take hold. Who propagates them? What is going on in their world that means they find comfort in them? Can you feel sympathy for conspiracy theorists? And how does all this translate into a comedy show?!Danny Beard - winner of Drag Race UK - is a wonderful performer, and also an incedibly articulate voice when speaking about prejudice and homophobia. His wide-ranging interview with Nick is insightful, thought-provoking, funny and moving.And Nick Cope, former lead singer of the Candyskins, explains how he has become the country's finest exponent of indie music for three year olds, while also reminiscing about the Thames Valley indie music scene he grew up in, spawning bands like Radiohead, Supergrass and Slowdive.More info at stables.orgProduced by Nick Coffer at Boutique Broadcast Ltd

This is a real bumper episode. Three artists, soon to be appearing at The Stables, talking about their music, their careers and their artistry.Karine Polwart is a multi-award winning singer from Scotland. Proud of her local musical heritage, passionate about her community and her environment, her songs ask the questions she is seeking to answer about today and tomorrow. She is coming to The Stables with pianist Dave Milligan, in what promises to be a wonderful evening of songwriting craft.Del Bromham has lots of stories to tell! Founder of Stray in 1966, he has always enjoyed huge critical acclaim, which has not always been matched by commercial success. But he has always stayed true to his roots, and grown a loyal following over the years. He will be joined for an evening at The Stables by Argent's John Verity. This is a great interview, full of Del's trademark humanity and authenticity.Another Stables favourite, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, is coming back to the venue this month. In another wonderfully engaging interview, Josiah and Tink take Nick through their unique journey, eschewing major record deals, while building a reputation as a superb live band. Quirky, engaging, honest and funny, this completes a trio of great listens in this month's episode.For more info, and to book tickets, go to www.stables.org

Another bumper episode of Turn Up The Volume! from The Stables in Milton Keynes, with three lovely interviews for you to enjoy. Nick chats at length to the legendary Nick Heyward, who is coming to The Stables in November. Expect stories about Haircut 100, his solo career, his mental health challenges and his passion for looking after his mental wellbeing.Katherine Priddy is one of the UK's brightest talents. Immaculately crafted lyrics and gorgeous melodies are her signature and she is coming to The Stables in May. She talks to Nick about imposter syndrome, why her lyrics are like poetry, and why she used to only be able to perform live if she was sitting down on a chair.And finally, virtuoso harpist Ruth Wall, one half of Fitkin Wall, talks about their haunting show, Harpland, which tells stories of migration and displacement, and which you can enjoy at the Stables at the end of the month.www.stables.org for more informationA Boutique Broadcast production for The Stables.

In this episode, you can hear a searingly honest and open interview with Nashville Americana singer Mary Gauthier. Mary is a true troubador, writing perfectly crafted Americana songs about life, death, love and loss. Her story is unique - a rich tapestry of addiction and recovery, interlaced with an unusually late start as a recording artist. This is an incredibly powerful, personal interview with an artist who is at the very top of her game. Mary also gives us a Turn Up The Volume! exclusive, sharing a live version of a track which has not yet been recorded and released.Nick also chats at length to blues royalty Paul Jones about 60 plus years in the industry, all the way back to his time as lead singer of Manfred Mann, and to James Pearson, one of this country's very finest jazz musicians. Expect a fascinating chat which illustrates James' passion to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions around jazz music.All three artists in this month's podcast have a storied history with The Stables. To go and see them at the venue, head over to stables.org to buy your tickets.If you are enjoying this series, it would be great if you could please just click on the ratings button in your podcast app. The more ratings the series receives, the more it gets the word out about The Stables.