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In Conversation with Dana Gillespie- Now Spinning Magazine Podcast
Dana talks about her new album 'First Love' which is a deeply personal album, it marks a shift for Dana who teams up with close friends Marc Almond and Tris Penna who co-produced the album. Together, they have put together an inspired collection of songs Dana began her recording career at 15 with Pye Records. By 1968, she was signed to Decca/London releasing two albums including Box Of Surprises, her 1973 release Weren't Born A Man which included David Bowie as part of the production team, having written the song Andy Warhol especially for Dana.

Her journey in entertainment is marked by significant milestones, including being the first actress to play Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, and she worked and collaborated with icons such as Bob Dylan and Elton John.

Despite challenges, including the implosion of management company MainMan, Dana's ability to pivot was an enigma of that time, showing a resilience that led her to a successful acting career that ran through the 60s, 70s and early 80s, featuring in various notable films.

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Danny Vaughn from Tyketto talks to Phil Aston

Danny talks about his career, influences, the lasting power of the song 'Forever Young' The supportive power of the fans, the recent line up changes and the challenges of creating a new Tyketto album

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Tony Martin talks about Black Sabbath, The Anno Domini Box Set and What Might Happen Next
Tony answers questions about the contents of Box Set, the difficulties in getting this together and how overjoyed he is to see these fantastic albums released again.
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Francis Rossi talks candidly about Status Quo, the Quo reunion with Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, John Coghlan and Alan Lancaster , solo albums, song writing (with actual examples being played) and how he looks after himself!

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Aaron Bond from 'When Rivers Meet' talks about what it felt like having a top 10 album in the UK, the new live album, touring and songs from the Aces are High album.
When Rivers Meet are an inspirational band taking blues rock into new territories and gaining new fans wherever they go.

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In this episode, I interview Adam Holzman, an acclaimed keyboardist and composer. Adam's career highlights include playing with the legendary Miles Davis, where he served as musical director. He has also been a key member of Steven Wilson's band, contributing to several albums and tours. Additionally, Adam has worked with renowned artists like Chaka Khan, Grover Washington Jr., and Michel Petrucciani. In this interview he talks about his new project 'Trifecta who have just released they second Jazz Rock album album 'Adam also gives a beginners guide to Weather Report.

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