22 episodes
Eclectica Eclectica
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Join Leo and Steve, two good friends who love getting Tangled up in Music. Eclectica is dedicated to bringing you informative and engaging discussions about music, both past and present. Whether you're on a long drive or doing a bit of gardening we hope you find this podcast enjoyable, informative and even slightly humorous at times!
www.eclecticapodcast.com
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Episode 22: Tangled up in First Year Reflections and The Future
On this week’s pod, Leo and Steve sum up their first year as podcasters and talk about their highlights of 2020. They move on to discuss what the future holds for Eclectica, before ending with a chat about Christmas songs.
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Episode 21: Tangled up in What's Behind the Music?
On this week's pod, Leo and Steve delve into the art of song-writing and ponder “What’s behind the music?”. They discuss the pros and cons of knowing the true meaning behind lyrics, bringing politics into music, interpreting your favourite songs, artists singing songs written by others, substance in music and several other topics surrounding what's behind the music.
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Episode 20: Tangled up in Special Guest: Bobby Rush
On this week's pod, Leo and Steve are honoured to be joined by Blues legend and King of the Chitlin' Circuit, Mr Bobby Rush. Bobby discusses his early years, persuading Elmore James to become his guitarist, forming a band with Freddie King, spending time in the studio with Howlin Wolf and much more. Finally, it wouldn't be Eclectica if Bobby didn't discuss his fantasy dinner guests and chosen bard.
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Episode 19: Tangled up in Donovan Gig Review and the Future of Live Music
On this week's pod, Leo and Steve review the recent social distanced Donovan gig they had the pleasure of attending. They also discuss live gigs in the context of a global pandemic, how the future of live music is going to change and discuss some of their favourite gigs of all time.
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Episode 18: Tangled up in Special Guest: Kyla Brox
This week Leo and Steve interview the phenomenal, award winning Kyla Brox. Kyla has won the European and British Blues Challenges as well as reaching the Semi finals of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Her latest album, Pain & Glory, reached No. 1 in the IBBA (Independent Blues Broadcasters Association) charts for April and was the most played album across the IBBA radio network for the whole of 2019.
Kyla talks about growing up in a musical family, her extensive touring and who she considers to be her main influences. She gives her take on the music industry, before picking her fantasy dinner guests and her personal bard (and much more).
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Episode 17: Tangled up in Passing the Torch
On this week’s pod, Leo and Steve delve into the popularity, global success and influence of bands during their lifetime. In the second half, they try to predict the future by discussing bands that have impressed them recently.