Stress, Pubs and Rock n Roll

This week we have been busy, I mean super busy!! Kirsty has been on holiday sunning herself and Simon has been crazy busy gigging and dealing with the joys of a two year old psychopath but fer not, we have still got a bonus episode for you this week! There is an important thing you need to know about musicians and the British, we dont just like our Tea we LOVE it, worship it, downright NEED it!  So dont F*&* with it!! There is nothing that makes a British person more angry than a bad cuppa.   We will be back with a full length episode very shortly,  in the mean time , enjoy this.   Dont forget to hook us up on facebook www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast        

Hi guys its Simon and Kirsty back for another episode of your favourite musicians podcast.   We have a new sponsor for Season 2, we discuss the downsides of gigging in winter, the Isle of Wight, and we give our critical top 10 tips on how to have successful band practices.   We have music from the very excellent US band Tender Mercies.   This episode for some reason wins the award for our most sweariest episode so far. Sorry! I think we were hungover ! Dont forget to hook up with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast  

Welcome back to your favourite musicians podcast, Stress, Pubs and  Rock n Roll.   This week we have music from the excellent Tailormade , we look at Charity gigs and discuss whether James Corden is too fat for a leotard.  Season 2 is here!   Check us out on facebook ar facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast

Hi Guys,   Its Simon and Kirsty back with another edition of your favourite musicians podcast. Its xmas and we have a festive treat for you all with the return of one of our favourite singer songwriters Alex Beaumont.  We discuss all sorts of hilarious topics including a major revelation about Jesus, our favourite xmas songs and enticing chest hair.   Enjoy, have a lovely xmas and we will be back in the new year with Season 2 in full force.   Xx

Welcome to a special episode of our podcast.   This week Kirsty and Simon take a good long look at the new Queen Film. We review the film, chat all things Queen and have a laugh as usual. Join us more fun on our webpage, www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast     

Welcome to our end of season special bonus episode where we bring you some brilliant bits from Season 1 that never made it into the final episodes. Not because they weren't great but because they were perhaps slightly less music related or made the original episodes too long.   In fact there were so many great bits we have decided to split these into two special bonus episodes, here is part 1. You can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast Enjoy...

Hi all,   Welcome to Episode 10 of Stress Pubs and Rock n Roll, your favourite music and musicians podcast.   This week we look at discovering new music, some hilarious reasons why gigs get cancelled, Jesus makes another guest appearance this time stealing someone's wife and Kirsty and Simon both attend some very chilled out weddings.   We have some awesome music on this weeks show, from Star Wars metal band Galactic Empire, London based rock outfit Rews and some grunge nostalgia from Guildford based band Free Recovery.   We hope you enjoy, if you love this episode why note check us out on facebook at www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast    

In Episode 9 of our Stress, Pubs and Rock n Roll episode we took a look at the role of harmonies and discussed how to make and insert them into songs to add dynamics. Episode 9 featured a clip of a three part harmony example on one of Simon's tracks "Wish you the best" featuring harmonies from the very excellent "Alex Beaumont" who was our podcast guest on Episode 7 and the equally amazing Sabrina Findlay. Although not perfect, its a good example of what you can get done in a short space of time with some focus and trial and error, due to the length of the podcast episode already we decided not to feature the full track on the episode but the those of you that fancy a listen, here it is,  3 of us not mic'ed up, just crowding around a digi recorder with an acoustic.  It was fun! If you've been inspired by our harmonies episode and want to experiment with your own track then we would LOVE to hear from you and have a listen.  Get in touch via our facebook page www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast and send us a message and a link! you never know we might even feature it in a future episode, who knows!  

Welcome to Stress, Pubs and Rock n Roll -  Episode 9. Join Kirsty and Simon as they discuss some very random weddings, talk cancelled gigs, drumming grannies and why everyone's hates Nickleback.  This week's very informative episode looks at the dark art of Harmonies and how to create them.  There is some amazing music from one of the Uk's hottest bands right now Xander and the Peace Pirates and the guys share their passion for Nashville duo The Harmaleighs. The things we guarantee about this week's episode; 1) You'll definitely be trying out some harmonies in the car after listening this week. 2) you'll laugh 3) You may have a strong urge to keep listening to Carly Simon, sorry! If you like the show please  leave us a review on iTunes,  don't forget to tell your friends and why not join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast  Thanks

Welcome to episode 8 of Stress, Pubs and Rock n Roll.   Back on their own in the studio this week Simon and Kirsty set their attentions to all things Open Mic related.  They talk school talent shows, David Bowie, Oasis (again!) Now that's what I call music. Some excellent advice this week for both performers and hosts of Open Mic nights as well as music from the Excellent James Maddock who shares an exclusive preview of a track from his new album that isn't out till September as well as live music from one of the official songwriters from the hit television show Sons of Anarchy.   As usual you can hook up with the guys on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast   If you like the show please give us a review

Hey Guys,   We are very excited about this episode, Kirsty and Simon catch up on the last couple of weeks worth of gigging, photo shoots and surprising old ladies (thats giving old ladies a surprise, not a surprising old lady btw). The guys turn their attention to songwriting once again and look at songwriting themes for Pop, Fol and Country and they are joined in the studio this week by the fantasic Pop Songwriter and singer Alex Beaumont. Alex helps explore how to write songs for the pop genre, we get down with some old skool 90's summer vibes as well as look at Sweedish Pop Rock thanks to tracks by Beats City Tubeworks. We really hope you are enjoying the show and dont forget you can contact us on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast and follow us on instagram @ SPRNRpodcast If you like the show, dont forget to tell others about, just sharing it with 1 or 2 of your friends each could really make a massive difference to us.  If you also want to write us a review or give us a star rating on iTunes (you decide obviously what we deserve!) then that would help too. Thanks, enjoy the show.

While we haven’t got a new episode for you this week (it’s coming really soon) we thought this deleted scene from episode 6 was simply too good not to share with you. enjoy! 

Hello and welcome to Episode 6 of our music, comedy and general randomness podcast Stress, Pubs and Rock n Roll,   In this Episode, Kirsty and Simon welcome their first ever guest into the studio, Mark Deans, a musician, Uke player and occassional stand up comedian.  This week the team have a great deal to say about swingers parties, punk and bottles of pee to name but a few random discussions. Its time for the quarter-finals of our amazing World Cup battle of the Bands competition - which does not disappoint!!  (more controversy for sure!) We also discuss our main topic for the week which is about Producers, what do they do?  what makes a good one?  Who do we rate and we have a few amazeball facts for you guys too. Simon shows a new studio track of his too. As usual we would love to hear from you so please do keep in touch on www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast or on our brand new Instagram page @ SPRNRpodcast. If you like the show then please tell others about us and dont forget to rate us on itunes!

Welcome to Episode 5 of Stress, Pubs and Rock n Roll, This week we talk about how to get gigs, the do's and dont's for bands starting out and we have the most awesome Battle of the Bands ever invented, seriously be ready for some shock exits!!!! There is the normal funny stories, we look at why songs cant fix relationship problems. We are having so much fun making these episodes for you guys, we hope you are enjoying them too. Dont forget that you can send us ideas, comments, questions or even be a guest on our show by getting in touch with us via our facebook page. www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast   Thanks again for listening, Si and Kirsty

Welcome to Episode 4 of Stress Pubs and Rock n Roll, Thsi week we talk about all things songwriting, we talk about our favourite songwriters, songs, and what makes a good lyric. Plus we have a right old laugh about bad lyrics and the fact that we have been sponsored by a clothing company! Plus as usual, there are the normal ridculous and funny stories. Enjoy - And if you are like the show dont forget to get in touch with us on www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast

Welcome to Episode 3 of Stress Pubs and Rock n Roll, Thsi week we talk about all things audition related, we talk about the good old days of newspaper ads, Simon has an idea for an app (that to be honest has already been invented!), we explore all of the ways of getting band members. Plus as usual, there are the normal ridculous and funny stories, we look at recruitment ads from famous bands, Kirsty discovers a lot of creepy adverts and Simon shares a story about another ridiculous situation he finds himself in, but you'll have to wait till the end of the episode to hear about that one (I know we are annoying like that!) Enjoy - And if you are like the show dont forget to get in touch with us on www.facebook.com/siandkirstypodcast

Welcome to Episode 1 of Stress, Pubs, and Rock n Roll, a podcast about everything vaguely music related told through the stories and anecdotes of two UK based semi professional musicians. In this first Episode Kirsty and Simon discuss Cake, creepy requests, Jason Donavon and eventually get round to talking about what they were planning on talking about which was Band Names, what makes a good one, how to come up with one and ridiculous name generators! Kirsty and Simon take a light hearted look at the unsigned music world, gig stories and basically any topic that is a common winge or gripe of musicians and artists everywhere. The podcast aims to appeal to anyone who likes music, pubs or a giggle not just musicians (Dont worry we arent gonna get all geeky on yo arse! - To be honest we spend more time talking about pubs, small people, cake and embarrassing nicknames than actually musician stuff!!)  Musicians will no doubt relate to the topics of what makes a good band name?  Good and bad venues, the problem with pubs!  the problems with people! How to find fellow band mates, songwriting and all sorts of topics. Si and Kirsty both seasoned musicians based in the UK who perform in different genres (Kirsty leads a soul  and funk part band and Simon plays acoustic rock and pop and the occassional electric rock gig).  Join them in their ramblings

Welcome to Episode 2 of Stress, Pubs, and Rock n Roll, a podcast about everything vaguely music related told through the stories and anecdotes of two UK based semi professional musicians. In this weeks Episode Si and Kirsty get to grips with the subject of Venues while also discussing tiny musicians, and the problem with the Boss! Kirsty and Simon take a light hearted look at the unsigned music world, gig stories and basically any topic that is a common winge or gripe of musicians and artists everywhere. The podcast aims to appeal to anyone who likes music, pubs or a giggle not just musicians (Dont worry we arent gonna get all geeky on yo arse! - To be honest we spend more time talking about pubs, small people, cake and embarrassing nicknames than actually musician stuff!!)  Musicians will no doubt relate to the topics of what makes a good band name?  Good and bad venues, the problem with pubs!  the problems with people! How to find fellow band mates, songwriting and all sorts of topics. Si and Kirsty both seasoned musicians based in the UK who perform in different genres (Kirsty leads a soul  and funk part band and Simon plays acoustic rock and pop and the occassional electric rock gig).  Join them in thier ramblings