S01 E08 What makes a good live performance? Forget about the songs and musicianship and think about the other stuff. For this episode of the Beat Motel podcast, we were going to talk about the best light shows we have ever seen, but we … [Read more...] about Never mind the melody, here’s the lightshow
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Bands who don’t translate from stage to record
S01 E12 Have you ever been to see a band that you had never heard before and been blown away, only to be confused when you got home and heard them on record? Maybe you were wandering from stage to stage at a festival, and an act stopped … [Read more...] about Bands who don’t translate from stage to record
Ipswich Music Day 2023 Report
S01 E15 Ipswich Music Day happens the same weekend ever year in, yup, you guessed it - Ipswich! This is the largest free one day music festival in the UK. In this episode of the Beat Motel Podcast Andrew takes us on a journey through Ipswich … [Read more...] about Ipswich Music Day 2023 Report
Nujumi + John Bowers + Strandings + Mawhrin Skel live at Ipswich Smokehouse
S01 E19 Friendship is a large part of the music experience. We meet friends at gigs, we're in bands with friends, and sometimes, when the stars align we get to put on gigs featuring friends. Then there are the magical occasions whereby we are … [Read more...] about Nujumi + John Bowers + Strandings + Mawhrin Skel live at Ipswich Smokehouse
Fascinating Aida @ Ipswich Regent – live review
S01 E46 Gonzo review of Fascinating Aida live at Ipswich Regent on Saturday, 11th November 2023. Thanks to everyone who got involved with the recording. … [Read more...] about Fascinating Aida @ Ipswich Regent – live review
BATUSHKA + Kanonenfieber @ The Dome, London – Live Review
S01 E48 Gonzo review of BATUSHKA + Kanonenfieber live at The Dome in Tuffnell Park in London. Cheers to Roki and Stuart Bowditch (and Stuart's mate talking about the moshpit) for getting involved in this episode. … [Read more...] about BATUSHKA + Kanonenfieber @ The Dome, London – Live Review