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Andrew Marston introduces The Purple Shades (Worcester)
Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music, as recorded at The Swan in Stourport.
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Sat 10 Mar 201820:00
BBC Hereford & Worcester
Music Played
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Daniel Trigger
Lay It On The Line
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Bungalows
You Don't Tell Me Anything
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Two Time Johnson
Ocean Of Love
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White Of The Waves
Anita
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MEMO
Think
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SubLixx
Weekend
In session at Worley's The Swan
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The Purple Shades
21.2
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The Purple Shades
Baboons
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Melisa Le Rue
Elevated
- Micheck.
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Critical Downtime
Win A Cola Bear
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Solitare
New Day
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London Black
The Edge
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Gnatmusic
Quatrefoil
Track of the Week
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Cantaloop
Slip It Back
- MAS.
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The Arboretum
Edge Of Darkness
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Cheating Lights
Faded Friend
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Jakebob
Homework
In session at Worley's The Swan
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The Purple Shades
Addicted To You
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The Purple Shades
Set Me Free
In session
The Purple Shades are a Worcester quintet that creates music which includes a nod to the surf sound of '60s.
This young, lively and exciting group's influences include The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, The Beach Boys and Bob Dylan.
“A high energy performance from a band with more musical instruments than you can shake a drumstick at!” - Andrew Marston.
This young, lively and exciting group's influences include The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, The Beach Boys and Bob Dylan.
“A high energy performance from a band with more musical instruments than you can shake a drumstick at!” - Andrew Marston.
Sailing
This week, we hear from the Herefordshire duo Mice in a Matchbox, who've spent the last few years floating across the globe, dropping anchor and playing shows wherever the wind takes them!
Singer/songwriter Sally Stamford, from Kington, and guitarist/vocalist Jim Rolt, from Bromyard, are currently at Bequia, in the Carribean, having sailed across the Atlantic in their boat Chaos.
Most of their practicing is done at sea and in various anchorages.
Singer/songwriter Sally Stamford, from Kington, and guitarist/vocalist Jim Rolt, from Bromyard, are currently at Bequia, in the Carribean, having sailed across the Atlantic in their boat Chaos.
Most of their practicing is done at sea and in various anchorages.
BBC Music Introducing in Stourport
At the end of February, we descended on a place that was once primarily a hotel to record our latest sessions.
But behind the doors of the The Swan in Strourport is not only a live music space, that’s putting the town back on the musical map, but also a brand new recording studio.
We took along artists handpicked from the BBC Music Introducing uploader to perform in front of a live audience – and also for you!
But behind the doors of the The Swan in Strourport is not only a live music space, that’s putting the town back on the musical map, but also a brand new recording studio.
We took along artists handpicked from the BBC Music Introducing uploader to perform in front of a live audience – and also for you!
Features
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- In the news: The award ceremony for local musicians.
Track of the Week
The Bewdley "powerhouse of funk" of have been making infectious beats for the best part of two decades.
They've played countless times at Glastonbury, toured and had remixes from the Fun Lovin' Criminals, performed alongside De La Soul, Trevor Nelson and The Blockheads and appeared on BBC Music Introducing on a number of occasions (the last being on our stage at the Wychwood Festival on Cheltenham Racecourse).
But it also turns out the lead singer's sister is the Olympic gold medalist Tessa Sanderson!
They've played countless times at Glastonbury, toured and had remixes from the Fun Lovin' Criminals, performed alongside De La Soul, Trevor Nelson and The Blockheads and appeared on BBC Music Introducing on a number of occasions (the last being on our stage at the Wychwood Festival on Cheltenham Racecourse).
But it also turns out the lead singer's sister is the Olympic gold medalist Tessa Sanderson!
Musicians' Masterclass
It was the biggest new music business gathering to ever to be held in the UK, with more than 100 sessions and 250 speakers ensuring every aspect of the music business was covered.
Held across three days, Amplify offered exclusive access to the UK music industry’s biggest names through intimate talks, music masterclasses and recording workshops.
This week, with us celebrating International Women's Day, we look at the journey for females in the modern day music industry.
Our special guests include Rae Morris, Becca MacIntyre of Marmozets, and Jones.
Held across three days, Amplify offered exclusive access to the UK music industry’s biggest names through intimate talks, music masterclasses and recording workshops.
This week, with us celebrating International Women's Day, we look at the journey for females in the modern day music industry.
Our special guests include Rae Morris, Becca MacIntyre of Marmozets, and Jones.
BBC Music Introducing in Kington
Our next recording session will take place on Sunday, 25 March in Kington.
We're bringing along handpicked musicians from Herefordshire and Worcestershire to record their live sessions for broadcast.
They've all uploaded their tracks to the BBC Music Introducing Uploader - but didn't know they were being considered for this incredible opportunity.
The free event takes place at the Oxford Arms and the live music starts at 2pm.
We're bringing along handpicked musicians from Herefordshire and Worcestershire to record their live sessions for broadcast.
They've all uploaded their tracks to the BBC Music Introducing Uploader - but didn't know they were being considered for this incredible opportunity.
The free event takes place at the Oxford Arms and the live music starts at 2pm.
Broadcast
- Sat 10 Mar 201820:00BBC Hereford & Worcester
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Rich Morley shares stories behind North Worcestershire’s music scene, past and present.
Festivals
The biggest music events in Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
Gigs
Chloe Mogg's daily list of live music.
History
Tales of epic gigs and local legends.
Masterclass
Our top tips for new musicians.
Sessions
The best live performances since 2005.
