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Grassroots music rural west Northumberland and the upper South Tyne valley. 3tynespodcast.substack.com

  1. 2 HR AGO

    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

    50 min

  2. 11 MAY

    Happy Birthday 3tynespodcast!

    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

    48 min

  3. 4 MAY ·  BONUS

    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

    7 min

  4. 27 APR

    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.facebook.com/AndrewCadieMusic Music https://andrewcadiemusic.bandcamp.com/music https://www.andrewcadie.de/ https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewCadie Broom Bezzums https://www.broombezzums.com/ 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

    52 min

  5. 13 APR

    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, 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

    49 min

  6. 24 MAR

    Performing political songs

    Political songs are alive and well and being performed every day here in the North East. If you go to a small gig or an open mic session, you are likely to hear mention of issues such as social deprivation, poor mental health, lack of employment, poor working conditions and post-industrial malaise. Some singers are known for their political activism; others may include political commentary in a set of otherwise non-partisan material. In an era when it seems that everybody has a strong opinion which they are keen to share on social media, why do performers continue to address these challenging topics in their songs? To find out, I invited Paul Frear and Andy J Fraser, two singer-songwriters who are well established on the local circuit and who have a reputation for political commentary, to talk about what they do and why they do it. I’m afraid the room acoustics were less than perfect, and those with keen ears will hear the family cat and her bell from time to time; there’s even a brief interjection from the dog next door. More evidence, if any were needed, that this podcast is not an AI construct. You can find out more about Paul Frear’s music on his Facebook group Uncle Paf (https://www.facebook.com/groups/737797032914454). His album A Different Kind O’ War is available on Bandcamp. Information about Andy Fraser’s music is available on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/andyjamesfraser) and on Instagram as andyjamesfraser. Andy Fraser and the Tunstallachia Upland Boys are on Bandcamp and YouTube. This episode was recorded by Julie Bartley, Rolling Audio (www.rollingaudio.co.uk). 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

    1hr 16min

  7. 17 MAR

    Bonus episode: Allen Valleys Folk Festival 2026 preview

    Peter Aldcroft and Craig Atkinson tell us about the 2026 festival - an amazing variety of music, free workshops and spoken word, open mic, delicious food, the ceilidh and the spectacular burning of the wolf on Allendale square. 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

    16 min

  8. 10 MAR

    Singing for fun with Julie Finch and Let's Sing

    Today, we visit Let’s Sing, a group led by Julie Finch that’s held twice a month in the West End Methodist Church in Hexham. The group is for anyone who enjoys a good sing and meeting friends. We’ll hear from Julie and some of the regulars who attend and we’ll join them in some popular songs. Everyone is welcome at Let’s Sing. If you’d like to find out when the group is meeting, check on the Facebook pages for local towns such as Hexham Matters or Corbridge Matters for contact details or you can email Julie at musicalmemories17@gmail.com. I’d like to thank Julie and everyone at the Let’s Sing group for their warm welcome and for their help with this episode. 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

    35 min
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Grassroots music rural west Northumberland and the upper South Tyne valley. 3tynespodcast.substack.com

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  • Creator
    3tynespodcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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