When The Night Comes Dean Vernals

The Shore (1990-1993)
Series 2 Episode 1 of the podcast turns the spotlight on the work of The Shore who were active on the Birmingham music scene in the early nineties.  Host Dean Vernals played guitar in the band and is joined by singer Matt Killeen and bass player Ash Orton.
Formed in South Birmingham after Dean & Ash initially met at Cadbury College, the first line up of the band was completed by Ant Jones on vocals and Ant Nolan on Drums.  They cut a demo and played a couple of gigs before going their separate ways.  Dean & Ash continued to write music together and started to audition new musicians.  They were eventually joined by frontman Matt Killeen who also played Saxophone and guitar, as well as Ju Bayliss behind the drumkit and decided to keep the original name.  The band played live in both Birmingham & London & amongst other things, you can hear all about:
 How they got a call from Nude Records requesting a demo before the label signed SuedeHad a ‘band of the month’ review in Making Music magazineCranked the amps up so loud that complaints were made to the noise abatement society The Shore have selected five tracks from the archives to include in this episode: Safe in Her Hands, Lab Maze, Worldwide Party Time, Braincell Removal Company & Dance on Air. 
If you remember The Shore or were in a Birmingham band between 1985 & 2005 and would like to take part in a future episode, then get in touch at: wtncpocast@mail.com. You could also follow the podcast on Twitter – just search for whenthenightcomespodcast to see some archive photographs of the bands featured.
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Matt Killeen is the Author of both Orphan Monster Spy & Devil Darling Spy

The Renegades & Pavlov Dogs (83-95)
Series 1 Episode 10 of the podcast covers the work of unsigned Birmingham bands The Renegades & Pavlov Dogs. It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with Singer Mark ‘Wildman Wilz’ Wilson, Drummer Tim James and Bassist Bob Thacker who were in both line-ups. 
All three began playing music together in the early 1980s as The James Boys, before becoming The Renegades where they claim to have invented ‘Cow Punk’. A change of guitarist saw another new name & Pavlov Dogs posters started appearing across the city.  Amongst other things, you can hear all about:
·        A wild gig in Amsterdam
·        A riot almost breaking out after they lost a ‘battle of the bands’ competition
·        How their self-released EP made It onto American college radio
After trawling through the archives, they have selected five tracks to play ‘Seeing is Believing’ by The Renegades as well as ‘Sweet Dreams’, Heart Attack, Kingdom Stone & Itching by Pavlov Dogs.  
If you remember either line-up or were in a Birmingham band between 1985 & 2005 and would like to take part in a future episode, then get in touch at: wtncpocast@mail.com. You could also follow the podcast on Twitter – just search for whenthenightcomespodcast to see some archive photographs of the bands featured.
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Series 1 Episode 9 of the podcast covers the work of Indie outfit Boohai Soul and it features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with singer & guitarist Scott Roe. 
Formed in 1998, they were mainly a three-piece, although there were a number of other musicians involved over the lifetime of the band. Dean came across Scott and the music of Boohai Soul after searching for members of The Laurels (featured in episode 7) on the Birmingham Music Archive Facebook page.  
Scott has selected three tracks to play from the Boohai Soul collection: Anytime You Choose, Reflection & Shades of Uncertainty, which were recorded at Far Heath Studios in Northamptonshire.   
We also get to hear ‘Carry Me Away’ by Scott Boohai & The Gustav Chekhov Complex from the forthcoming album ‘Entropy for Beginners’. It's  being produced by Joe Trainer & Russell Cottier and is due for release in July next year on Iron Man Records.  You can find out more about the album & the musicians who played on it, as well as the Earth Aid project events here.  
If you remember Boohai Soul or were in a Birmingham band between 1985 & 2005 and would like to take part in a future episode, then get in touch at: wtncpocast@mail.com. You could also follow the podcast on Twitter – just search for whenthenightcomespodcast to see some archive photographs of the bands featured.
Finally, if you get chance, rate & review us on iTunes  - thanks for listening!

Series 1 Episode 8 of the podcast covers the work of Glam/Sleaze outfit Shotgun Wedding as well as discussing the Birmingham rock scene from the late 80s & early 90s.  It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with guitarist Gray Ettrick & Drummer Ian Danter from the band.
Formed in 1987, Shotgun Wedding were a five-piece and featured a number of different musicians over their 7 years as a band.  Dean saw them live at legendary Birmingham rock club Edwards No.8  which they played a number of times. 
Gray & Ian have selected three tracks to play from the Shotgun Wedding collection: Pushin’ Shovin’ , Ashamed & She’s From a Different Solar System and the songs chosen feature three different singers.
If you remember Shotgun Wedding or were in a Birmingham band between 1985 & 2005 and would like to take part in a future episode, then get in touch at: wtncpocast@mail.com. You could also follow the podcast on Twitter – just search for whenthenightcomespodcast to see some archive photographs of the bands featured.
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Shotgun Wedding Drummer Ian Danter has gone on to have a successful radio career since the break up of the band.  You can hear him on both talkSPORT and Planet Rock. He was also the host of comedy show the ‘Barmy Brummies’ which is now available as a Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ian-danters-barmy-old-podcast/id1504136590 

Series 1 Episode 7 of the podcast covers the work of The Laurels.  It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with Mark Butler & John Bonehill who both played guitar and shared vocal duties in the band.
The Laurels were a four-piece formed in 1986 and as well as Mark & John, the core line-up featured Trevor Walsh on bass and Fintan O’Hallorhan on drums.  Dean first became aware of them sometime in the late 1980s, when he was passed a demo tape by a musician friend. He digitised it during the first lockdown in 2020 & set about locating members of the band, with the hope of persuading them to take part in the series.  He struck lucky after spotting a post on the Birmingham Music Archive Facebook page and discovered that he wasn’t the only one who has good memories of their music! 
Mark & John have selected three tracks to play from the Laurels collection: Do You Believe in Me?, The Sound of Rain & Watershed. They also share a track they have written together and recorded since the break-up of the band - ‘Falling Away’.
If you remember The Laurels or were in a Birmingham band between 1985 & 2005 and would like to take part in a future episode, then get in touch at: wtncpocast@mail.com. You could also follow the podcast on Twitter – just search for whenthenightcomespodcast to see some archive photographs of the bands featured.
Finally, if you get chance, rate & review us on iTunes  - thanks for listening!

Series 1 Episode 6 of the podcast covers the work of CrazyFace as well as looking back at Siren fanzine. Thanks to the wonders of technology, It features host Dean Vernals ‘in conversation’ with Matt Almond & Pete Moth from the band as well as Tracey Howell who was both their manager and 'copy editor' for Siren. 

CrazyFace were a five-piece band formed in 1996. and as well as Matt & Pete featured Simon Pearce on vocals, Jim Perkin-Ball on bass & a selection of different drummers during their time together.  Amongst the highlights, they made an appearance at Glastonbury on the 'new band' stage, as well as obtaining a distribution deal for two singles with Bearos Records.  Matt, Pete & Tracey have selected three tracks to play from the CrazyFace collection: Software, Brickwall & Free Coke. 
Siren Fanzine was first published in December 1994 and featured countless Interviews and reviews of both signed and unsigned bands.  Tracey made a point of always including a local unsigned band on the cover and looking back now, it is a valuable record of the Birmingham music scene during that era.
If you remember CrazyFace or were in a Birmingham band between 1985 & 2005 and would like to take part in a future episode, then get in touch at: wtncpocast@mail.com. You could also follow the podcast on Twitter – just search for whenthenightcomespodcast to see some archive photographs of the bands featured.
·        To view the promo video Chris Randall directed for the band click here: Brickwall by CrazyFace  
·        You can follow Siren Fanzine on Facebook to view old copies or click here for a sample: Siren fanzine volume 2 Issue 6