Bluebell Notes

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Grass roots music, convivial conversation, live music, artist interviews, themed discussions

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Bluebell Notes episode 14, with Rob Corcoran; Cover versions

    You probably thought we'd all emigrated! But, with apologies for the huge delay (blame Neil - if anything's late, it'll be down to Neil!) we present episode 14, where we chat about performing and recording covers of others' work. Our guest at the Bluebell Roots live show was Rob Corcoran, who performed with Roger Askew and, after the show, Jim and Jo sat down to chat with them about Rob's work and about being covered by a very well known Irish musician ... There's a live version of the track discussed and we find out what Jim tried to insist his friends called him at school. As always, we'd love to read your thoughts and comments - wherever you listen, add your thoughts below the episode or comment below the Facebook post! As always, we're grateful to our sponsors, Phil and the team at Long Way Home Productions, who enable us to publish across all the different platforms. Learn more about what they offer at www.lwhp.co.uk  and, while you're at it, check out Phil Jones's live music and theatre productions at www.philjonesmusic.co.uk

    58 min

  2. 22/10/2025 ·  BONUS

    Bluebell Notes Off Beat [for Ep. 12]: Katie Spencer; Donna Canale; Nigel Wesson

    Bonus episode to accompany Episode 12 - featuring an interview with musician Katie Spencer on her experiences as a woman in music, live music from Bluebell Roots floor spot guest Nigel Wesson, the full interview with Donna Canale, and a second track from her live set. With thanks to our sponsor, Long Way Home Productions. https://www.facebook.com/LongWayHomeMusic

    59 min

  3. 17/10/2025

    Bluebell Notes Episode 13, with April Moon: Touring

    In Episode 13, a new opening greeting, some new clarinet bits and a good discussion of the considerations, mechanics and basic finances of touring for grassroots musicians in the UK and beyond. We chat to Jaime and Jason of April Moon, to get their thoughts on life on the road a long way from 'home' (a fuller version of this chat coming in the bonus Bluebell Notes Offbeat episode) and we have an exclusive live track from their recent performance at Bluebell Roots. Josie has a new Question of the Show for you and we review your responses to the previous show's question. With thanks to our sponsors Long Way Home Productions.  https://www.facebook.com/LongWayHomeMusic

    1hr 2min

  4. 07/10/2025

    Bluebell Notes Episode 12, with Donna Canale; Women in Music

    In Episode 12 - Jo, Jim and Neil still utterly fail to nail their three-part harmony intro - but hey, full marks for effort and tenacity, right?  We feature live music from the July Bluebell Roots show, from Donna Canale, and there's an exploration of the issues that women in the live roots music scene regularly face, including input from Donna. And Jo finally saves us all from Neil's mouth trumpet as she gets her clarinet sting for the Question of the Month/show/episode feature! (Month? Who are we kidding?!) Bonus Offbeat episode coming soon, featuring full interviews with Donna Canale and a special bonus interview with Katie Spencer. With thanks to our sponsors Long Way Home Productions https://www.facebook.com/LongWayHomeMusic

    59 min

  5. 17/07/2025

    Bluebell Notes Episode 11, with The John Ward Trio; Alternative income streams

    In Episode 11, we discuss the ways musicians often find to supplement their income from sales of recordings or live shows. There are some pretty creative ways! We look at grants, crowdfunding, live-streaming and more. There's a chat with John and Lin of The John Ward Trio and a live track from their recent Bluebell Roots set. Jim reveals yet ANOTHER nickname, Neil can't say 'digital' and we discover that Jo can only do harmonies if she goes first! Bluebell Notes is sponsored by Long Way Home Productions.

    52 min

  6. 23/05/2025 ·  BONUS

    Bluebell Notes Off Beat: Festivals, Bluebell Roots; Polly Morris

    Bluebell Notes Offbeat is a companion to the usual monthly shows, but with extra content there wasn't time for in the main episode! In this first bonus episode, to accompany Episode 10, we have the full reports from Jim & Jo at Rochester Sweeps Festival and Jack in the Green, Hastings, plus live music from May's Bluebell Roots show and an exclusive extra live track from Polly Morris's performance at the same show. Bluebell Notes is sponsored by Long Way Home Productions.

    39 min

  7. 21/05/2025

    Bluebell Notes, episode 10, with Polly Morris; Music, rituals and traditions

    In Episode 10 (10? Already?) we look at how music is used in rituals and traditions. Jo does all the research, while Jim and Neil chip in unhelpfully. We have an interview with Dorset singer and songwriter Polly Morris as well as an exclusive live track from her performance at Bluebell Roots. Jim and Jo bring us a report from the streets of Rochester during the Sweeps Festival and we introduce our new bonus content - Bluebell Notes Offbeat! Bluebell Notes is sponsored by Long Way Home Productions.

    56 min

  8. 21/04/2025

    Bluebell Notes, episode 9, with Erica Steenkamp; Health & wellness

    For episode 9, Jim, Josie and Neil chat about health and wellness for musicians. There's a review of April's Bluebell Roots event and the new venue, including a live track from Paul Winter, and they chat to Erica Steenkamp about her musical beginnings, the impact of health issues on her and her partner Chris, and much more, and there's an exclusive live recording of her track, Julietta.  Bluebell Notes is sponsored by Long Way Home Productions. Plus, there's all the usual stuff - a review of the last live event; Jim unleashes another nickname; Josie visits the physiotherapist and has a question for listeners; Neil makes a sketchy claim about what constitutes jazz, and we finally nail our barbershop harmonies.

    57 min
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Grass roots music, convivial conversation, live music, artist interviews, themed discussions

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  • Creator
    Bluebell Notes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
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