Faces of Suffolk

I chat with Ellen Clayton, who has just released her debut poetry book about her work and Suffolk life.

Chris Asker has been very active on the Suffolk music scene for quite a while now. We have a coffee and discuss the local scene and Suffolk life.

I catch up with Andrew Marsh, owner of Dial Lane Books, Ipswich's only independent bookshop.

The local writer and musician chats about his debut novel, the local music scene and Suffolk life in general.

I catch up with some of the guys behind the only independent cinema in Ipswich. We chat the history of the cinema, it's rebranding, movies in general and much more!!!

A chat with local musician and artist about his life. Amongst other things we discuss his new band Jumpin' Cholla, his art work (NatureCulture) and having to recently change career paths.

Our last podcast before the December lockdown. I spoke to local musician James Howard about his music and thoughts on Suffolk life. It was nice to have a chat and a beer with such a lovely chap before at least a month of lockdown. The interview took place on the final nights of pub's being allowed to be open just prior to James playing a gig.

In this episode I chat over coffee with Adele Chaplin about her life and work. Originally from Dundee Adele has settled in Suffolk after moving here a few decades ago. Working with in Humanist funerals and Death cafes she has a great outlook on life and some interesting stories to tell. The podcast opens with a single from local act The Torsion Field and closes with 'Data Swamp' by future guest Talking Sleeve.

My special guest this podcast is Leyla Edwards. Leyla move to Suffolk from Blackpool several years back and has been promoting events, writing and working in mental health here ever since. We chat over coffee about her work, life and her thoughts on the area. The show opens with the track 'Knights of Edmund' by Ipswich based singer/songwriter Chris Asker. We end the episode with Local writer Robin Dicker reading the opening chapter of his forthcoming debut novel 'The Crouching Scream'. All being well both Chris and Robin will return as special guests on future podcasts.

Amy has been a big part of the creative scene around the area for many years. We chat over a cup of tea about many topics including her experiences event organising, her own art and thoughts on the area. This episode also features a track by local act Green Bells and poetry by Lyla Edwards.

Rob was born and bred in Ipswich. He formed a thrash metal band for over 30 years. Now a family man who works for the council, we chat over a cup of coffee about the music scene, local life, movies, covid-19 and how he balances family, work and playing in a band.

I catch up with James Garden. A local music shop owner who has lived in Suffolk all his life. James expresses himself through his Art work. His pictures known as 'Mind Doodles' have not only helped him is is life but many others. We chat about life, his art, work, growing up and even movies.

I catch up with local musician Rob Lewis. We chat about his career, influences, the lockdown, the local scene and Suffolk life in general.

I catch up with a chat over coffee with Tim who runs The Charnel House, an alternative clothing store on Norwich Road in Ipswich. We talk about his life, the shop,the local area and much more.

I caught up with Darren Smith. A man who has been heavily involved in the Ipswich music scene for well over a decade. A musician, DJ, promoter and so much more. He has been the driving force of the Ipswich metal scene since he fell into promoting after putting on his own bands gigs, forming Deadsoul Promotions who champion not only local bands but bring bands from across the globe to our area.

Stephen was born and bred in Hadleigh Suffolk. He has lived there all of his life but had several jobs and always kept busy. He currently runs 'Pre-loved' an online used furniture business and runs The Brewers Arms Ipswich with a friend. We chat about his life and his thoughts on Suffolk life. *The interview took place in the pub beer garden before it opened. I apologise for unexpected background noise from the neighbours.

A chat with Andrew, who has been active in the Suffolk music scene for many years now. He talks about his current projects, thoughts on the local scene and a little bit about years gone by.