We have covered a lot of musical ground across the 30 odd Live Music & Me podcasts we have done so far. However, on this episode, our guest, the singer/songwriter and artist Peter Coyle ( The Lotus Eaters) covers more than most.

From a first gig that could have been Queen, Bush, Magazineor Ultravox (no, really) – to sharing the same stage as Bowie (but not at the same time), to being in a phone box next to Costello (who was also in a phone box), Peter brought his A-game throughout.

We also covered celebrities who can’t drive, bands with multiple drummers on stage at the same time, and carrying 15 books from the library with Pete Wylie (who also had 15 apparently!) Lastly, we also got ourfirst ‘ prog’ live album recommendation...

We always have great fun doing these, and this one was no different, and a big merci beaucoup! to Peter for taking the time to join us from the south of France.

Enjoy and stay safe.

NB. Peter continues to actively record and perform and has anew single coming out towards the end of September 2025. Full details on his Facebook page or at www.petercoyle.com

We love all of our podcast guests - however there are a couple of guests that we have been that little bit extra excited to chat to. The music writer/journalist Paolo Hewitt was on that list.

The first music biog we purchased in 1983 was A Beat Concerto ( The Jam) - written by Paolo, so we go back a long way. And so does Paolo as his gig memories confirmed. From a first gig at The Reading Festival in the rain in 1973, ( when he wished he was in Jamaica), to multiple teenage gigs at Guilford Civic Hall seeing the great & the good , to falling out with Springsteen, Paolo was on top form.

And of course, we couldn't help but chat a bit about his close connections to The Jam, Weller & Oasis ( including being the DJ at Knebworth 96) To top it all off, we got a couple of killer live albums recommendations ( one we were very pleased to get!) Our 45 minute chat flew by, and hope that the fun we had making it comes across when you give it a listen.

Thanks again for listening. Until next time, enjoy & stay safe.

Paolo is still very active - and you can catch up with him on YouTube @paolohewittmavericks and Facebook @paolohewitt1

For our latest episode of Live Music & Me, our guest was the Scottish singer/songwriter & musician Dean Owens.

Deans live music journey has been ‘ eclectic’ to say the least, and his gig list includes a first gig seeing a famous TV presenter and a second gig seeing an equally famous children’s TV group. We also managed to discuss margarine, and one of Dean’s band members getting police protection in the local hospital. No, really…

In between all that, we did manage to chat about some cracking gigs, including Simple Minds, The Waterboys & the SBSW Festival. AND,Dean gave us 2 great live album recommendations, one of which was new to us (and it’s a belter).

It was an hour in Dean’s company that flew by. Big thanks to Dean, and we are sure you will get lots of enjoyment from this one.

Until next time, enjoy, and stay safe.

PS If anyone knows a Julie Pentland from Edinburgh, can you let her know that Dean says hello :-)