In this episode, the tables are turned as Colin Speller, who manages Rebecca's music business, interviews her about her life in music and the state of the music business.

This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.

Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.

For more information on Rebecca or Blues in Britain:

https://www.rebeccadownes.com/

https://www.bluesinbritain.org/

Rebecca's new album can be pre-ordered on her website at https://lnk.to/ASICMerch

It can be pre-saved on digital platforms via https://lnk.to/AStormIsComing

Rebecca and her full band will be performing live at the 100 Club in London on Tuesday 28 October 2025 when she will be launching her new album 'A Storm Is Coming.' Full details at https://lnk.to/RDTour

Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.

Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.

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In this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin Speller, who manages her music business.

This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.

Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.

For more information on Rebecca or Blues in Britain:

https://www.rebeccadownes.com/

https://www.bluesinbritain.org/

The blog post about Colin's career referred to in the interview can be read at https://substack.com/@colinspeller/p-150111771

Rebecca and her full band will be performing live at the 100 Club in London on Tuesday 28 October 2025 when she will be launching her new album 'A Storm Is Coming.' Full details at https://lnk.to/RDTour

Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.

Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.

© Mad Hat Records Limited 2025

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Paul Long, producer, original music artist and radio host.

This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.

Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.

For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Paul Long:

https://www.rebeccadownes.com/

https://www.bluesinbritain.org/

https://www.burningrope.co.uk/

Pre-order the new Burning Rope album at https://www.burningrope.co.uk/product-page/burning-rope-debut-album

Listen to Paul's radio show on Mixcloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/paullong961/

Rebecca and her full band will be performing live at the 100 Club in London on Tuesday 28 October 2025 when she will be launching her new album 'A Storm Is Coming.' Full details at https://lnk.to/RDTour

Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.

Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.

© Mad Hat Records Limited 2025

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Troy Redfern, multi-instrumental slide guitarist, producer and band leader.

Sadly, the interview was affected by technical issues – the video glitches in places, and the recording of her voice was distorted and had an echo which we could not eradicate.

Producer Colin Speller has has created shortened versions of the questions and interjections, and it is his voice you will hear instead of Rebecca's. We hope this doesn't spoil your enjoyment of Troy's contribution. Hopefully normal service will be resumed next week!

This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.

Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.

For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Troy Redfern:

https://www.rebeccadownes.com/

https://www.bluesinbritain.org/

https://troyredfern.com/

Rebecca and her full band will be performing live at the 100 Club in London on Tuesday 28 October 2025 when she will be launching her new album 'A Storm Is Coming.' Full details at https://lnk.to/RDTour

Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.

Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.

© Mad Hat Records Limited 2025

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Adam Norsworthy - guitarist, solo artist, and member of both the Milk Men and the Mustangs. He is also prime mover in the charity festival Milkfest, which next year is in aid of Dementia UK, one of the main charities that she has supported in recent years.

Adam gives his views on how the scene has changed over the 20 plus years he has been involved.

This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.

Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.

For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Adam Norsworthy:

https://www.rebeccadownes.com/

https://www.bluesinbritain.org/

https://www.adamnorsworthy.co.uk/

Rebecca and her full band will be performing live in September and October in Coulsdon, Darlington and London. Full details at https://lnk.to/RDTour

Milkfest takes place at the Indigo at the O2 in London on Sunday 1st March and tickets are on sale now at https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/milkfest/

Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.

Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.

© Mad Hat Records Limited 2025

In this episode, Rebecca talks to John Verity - guitarist, singer, songwriter and touring musician - about the changes he's seen since he started in the music business in the 1960's.

This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or John Verity visit:

https://www.rebeccadownes.com/

https://www.bluesinbritain.org/

https://www.johnverity.com/

Rebecca and her full band will be performing live in September and October in Coulsdon, Darlington and London. Full details at https://lnk.to/RDTour

Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.

Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.

© Mad Hat Records Limited 2025

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Stephen Stanley of Solid Entertainments - booking agent and festival promoter - who gives us his thoughts on the current scene from the perspective of someone who is focused on ticket sales.

This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.

Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.

For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Stephen Stanley visit:

https://www.rebeccadownes.com/

https://www.bluesinbritain.org/

https://www.solidentertainments.com/

Stephen is promoting Rebecca's album launch gig at the 100 Club, London, on 28 October 2025. Tickets are available at https://www.solidentertainments.com/100club/index.html

Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.

Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.

© Mad Hat Records Limited 2025

In this episode, in a departure from the main theme of the series, Rebecca talks to guitarist, songwriter and band leader Walter Trout from the USA about his new album, 'Sign Of The Times.' Part of this interview is featured in the current edition of Blues In Britain magazine.

This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.

Original Music is These Days written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.

For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Ross Muir visit:

https://www.rebeccadownes.com/

https://www.bluesinbritain.org/

https://www.waltertrout.com/

Walter's new album can be pre-saved/pre-ordered at https://lnk.to/waltertrout.

Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.

Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.

© Mad Hat Records Limited 2025