Camel Club Presents

David Chanell
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To warm up for the 20 year anniversary Camel Club reunion, we're recording a small series of podcasts - catching up with people who were in and around the music scene we helped to build in Watford in 2005.

  1. Camel Club Presents - Bill Hann (This Album Podcast)

    11/14/2025

    Camel Club Presents - Bill Hann (This Album Podcast)

    In todays episode I catch up with Bill Hann (formerly of popular local band The Bessingbys and Misterkite) and these days an extremely accomplished podcast presenter of the much loved and viral tik tok sensation "This Album" Podcast. When i set out on the journey of recording a mini podcast series to help promote the 20 year reunion show my intention was to chat with all the people involved in the night, and Bill as our headline DJ act of the night was the final piece of the puzzle. We discuss his podcast (and hopefully had "a little bit a fun whiiiilst doing it") Bill has also then kindly curated his dream festival line up.

    1h 19m
  2. Camel Club Presents - Simon Francis

    11/10/2025

    Camel Club Presents - Simon Francis

    In todays episode I catch up with fellow Rickmansworth school alumni Simon Francis. During my time promoting and gigging in Watford, Simon was ever present in local bands with his musical talent shining through for all to see. It's therefore no surprise that when you fast forward twenty years he's gone on to tour the world as a session bass player for the likes of Ellie Goulding, The Pierces and Kylie Minogue. He's graced stages as big as Glastonbury's Pyramid, and appeared on Jools Holland and Jimmy Fallon. These days when he's not on stage he's becoming a real force in the world of musical direction for the likes of Mumford & Sons, Years and Years and Becky Hill. This was a fascinating and inspiring conversation!

    1h 32m
  3. Camel Club Presents - Paul Terris // LP Cafe

    11/02/2025

    Camel Club Presents - Paul Terris // LP Cafe

    I was delighted to catch up with Paul who with his partner Laila have been a cornerstone in Watford's music community for over 12 years since they opened the LP Cafe in Watford. I was keen to chat all about running that business, but equally i first met Paul during the mid noughties when he was a founder member of 13 piece Wartgore Hellsnicker, who graced the Camel Club stage. He's since gone on to tour with other amazing Watford punk bands - The Social Club and Nervus - so plenty to discuss.

    1h 17m
  4. Camel Club Presents - Ross Collins (Stetsons / Langley Road)

    10/27/2025

    Camel Club Presents - Ross Collins (Stetsons / Langley Road)

    In todays episode i've ticked off two great Watford bands by catching up with Ross Collins, bass player of both The Stetsons and Langley Road to discuss the highs and lows of both bands during the noughties.

    44 min
  5. Camel Club Presents - Shane Lamont (Part 2)

    10/20/2025

    Camel Club Presents - Shane Lamont (Part 2)

    Welcome back to my conversation with Shane Lamont. Thanks for listening to part 1, but if you haven't yet, give that a go first (episode 10) Todays episode concludes the chat talking all about the infamous Horns open mic, Shanes Memories of times spent in the film world due to family connections, and we discuss where he is today. I had a great evening catching up with him, and i hope you enjoy it too!

    46 min
  6. Pearse Grady Bonus Episode

    10/17/2025 · BONUS

    Pearse Grady Bonus Episode

    We re join Pearse Grady to discuss his fantasy festival line up in todays bonus edition. The C**k heavy festival has been born, but do keep an eye out for Madonna,

    14 min
  7. Camel Club Presents - Shane Lamont (Part 1)

    10/13/2025

    Camel Club Presents - Shane Lamont (Part 1)

    I had the pleasure of catching up with Watford music legend Shane Lamont in todays episode. In fact the conversation was so interesting with so much great content from Shane, that i felt it was right to split the episode into two parts. Episode 10 covers his early years as we chat about where music came into his life, with some crazy travel tales of his years spent in the US. We conclude by discussing his reintroduction into Hertfordshire life where he met another local legend Pete Curtis, and joined a popular local covers duo Wing and a Prayer.

    42 min
  8. Camel Club Presents - Pearse Grady (Trinity Bar)

    10/06/2025

    Camel Club Presents - Pearse Grady (Trinity Bar)

    Todays episode moves a few stops up the Met Line where i've reconnected with legendary Dj and gig promoter - Pearse Grady. Many bands from Watford would have played at Trinity Bar in Harrow on the Hill, and the scene and local following Pearse helped build echoed what was happening in our own town. Like me, Pearse was tracking up and coming bands on myspace, and creating great shows that showcased local bands with up and coming artists. A feather in his cap is that during this time he booked the first shows performed by Kate Nash, Dan Le Sac and Bastille. He was also instrumental in helping FKA Twigs and there are some lovely stories in the pod about all of the above. Not only did he provide a stage for bands that went on to become legendary, but he had the likes of Billy Bragg, Edwyn Collins, The Cribs, Example and Bombay Bicycle Club on that tiny stage in Harrow. Its a great listen!

    1h 12m
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To warm up for the 20 year anniversary Camel Club reunion, we're recording a small series of podcasts - catching up with people who were in and around the music scene we helped to build in Watford in 2005.

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  • Creator
    David Chanell
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David Chanell
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    Camel Club Presents