This episode features an Interview with Graham Parker, its a career spanning interview that hopefully covers questions that he doesn't often get asked (check out the Clowns one !)

Graham Parker began his recording career in 1976 with Howlin’ Wind, backed by The Rumour, quickly establishing himself as one of the leading figures of the UK pub-rock and early new-wave era. Over the next five years, Graham Parker and The Rumour released a run of albums including Heat Treatment, Stick to Me, The Up Escalator, and Squeezing Out Sparks, all of which charted in the UK, with several reaching the Top 40, while Squeezing Out Sparks became his highest-profile release in the United States and his strongest performer on the Billboard 200. After leaving The Rumour in 1981, Parker continued as a solo artist, releasing a steady stream of albums throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s on both major and independent labels. He reunited with The Rumour for new albums beginning with Three Chords Good in 2012, followed by additional studio and live releases, while also maintaining an active solo career. Through the 2020s, Parker continued to release new material, tour, and collaborate, remaining an active recording and performing artist through 2025, with a catalog spanning nearly five decades.

His Howlin' Wind debut album is subject of a terrific book by Jay Nachman (link attached...https://jaynachman.com/graham-parkers-howlin-wind/)

As usual the episode has a short biography of Graham and the Interview starts at 28:31 Minutes

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This episode features the Band Crashland as a follow up to Episode 21 of the Podcast. Following the episode their old record company contacted us and were interested in releasing a new album of the re-mastered demos a short clip of which had been shared on the Episode. Alex Troup, and Nick Fowler of the band tell the story on this episode of the events that happened and the subsequent release coming at the end of this week. Its a story where newfound awareness of the band has generated new listeners and a new record. Most fans would not have expected it least the band themselves. Alex and Nick tell how it came about. Theres also another EXCLUSIVE play of an unheard demo from the band too...

you can order the new album from the link below on limited coloured vinyl. I hope you enjoy this story which is the second part of an episode that we never thought would have 2 parts !

https://www.roughtrade.com/product/crashland/the-famous-five-session#53319863861579

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Cry Before Dawn are a four-piece rock band originally from Wexford in Ireland. They released several singles and two albums in the late 1980s and toured Ireland, the UK and US. Their biggest chart placing was 67 for the track Witness for the World, 2 albums that went double platinum and they were winners of the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) Best Newcomer in 1987 and best Irish Group in 1989.

Original Lineup

· Brendan Wade – vocals, acoustic guitar, uilleann pipes and whistle

· Vince Doyle – bass guitar

· Pat Hayes – drums, percussion, backing vocals

· Tony Hall – electric and acoustic guitars

Formed in 1982 but achieved attention in 1987 in the UK when they released their album Crimes of Conscience on the CBS label.

This Episode features an Interview with the Bass guitarist Vinnie Doyle who tells their story and is a really engaging listen. Whilst you may not have heard of the band, I hope you enjoy their story in the spirit of a truly Uncharted Band. They are still touring and releasing new music.

Vinnies interview starts at approx 21:40 minutes

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