What's The Craic Podcast

Here's Episode 31 of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined by the Father & son duo of Mikey & Adam Wynne. Both have been in bands over the years with Mikey having a musical career spanning 40 years and Adam was the singer for the Rock Band Tantrum for a spell. We discuss Adams first ever musical performance at the age of 5 years old, we talk in depth about Mikeys diverse and eventful music career and we also talk about Scooter, wish I was kidding! Plus so much more! Enjoy! 

Here's Episode 30 of What's The Craic Podcast.  I'm joined by James Grant, James is a producer and composer and has also been in various bands and music projects throughout the years. We talk about how James got started in Music, playing a variety of gigs worldwide including one which had elephants in attendance, recording some of the Snuts earlier stuff and knowing they were going to be something special and we also discuss his infamous "Prankies" and there may or may not be an impromptu live Prankie. Enjoy! 

Here's Episode 29 of What's The Craic Podcast. Me and Cal are joined by Mark Thorburn. Mark is in the rock band The Cosmic Trip Advisors and also has his own recording studio. We discuss the recording studio, the Origin of the band, recording their first album abroad plus so much more! Enjoy! 

Here's Episode 28 of What's The Craic Podcast. For this episode I'm joined by James McCulloch, Singer/bassist/Chief Swearer of the rock band She Burns Red. We discuss memorable gigs in his previous band The Black Lights, how things are in the She Burns Red Camp and we talk in length about just how great the music Scene is in West Lothian plus so much more! Enjoy! 

Here's Episode 27 of What's The Craic Podcast. For this episode I'm joined by two guests, I'm joined by Luke La Volpe and his drummer Cobo. We discuss their first gigs, how they made the most of 2020, what they have been doing during lockdown and the successful tactic they have to sell merch plus so much more! Enjoy! ✌️

Here's Episode 26 of What's the Craic Podcast. For this episode me and Cal are joined by one half of local Punk Band The Frauds. We are joined by Marcus and Johnstone who played Guitar and Bass in the band.We discuss how Johnstone joined the band by way of kidnapping, the Manic Street Preachers, what the Frauds have planned post lockdown plus so much more!Enjoy!✌️

Here's Episode 25 of What's The Craic Podcast. Me and Cal are joined by the very Talented musician Megan Black. We talk about Megan's music taste growing up, she tells us about the very important meaning behind her song 'Fur Coat Queen' and we also discuss her plans for later this year plus so much more! Enjoy! ✌️

Here's Episode 24 of What's The Craic Podcast and its a good yin! Me and Cal are joined by Ross Alexander. Ross is a very talented musician and also the lead singer for the Killers tribute band - Killer Instinct. We discuss Ross finding his voice and having his first gig quite late on, the Blues Brothers, taking inspiration from Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves and we also talk about Ross getting a band together in the future for his own original material. Plus loads more! Enjoy ✌️

Here's Episode 23 of What's The Craic Podcast. The first episode of 2021 and its a belter. I have Cal on Co-host duties and we are joined by the very Talented Jason Sweeney. We talk about Jason's musical career so far, how 2020 was for Jason as a musician and we also discuss lockdown haircuts and beards... plus so much more! Enjoy

Here's Episode 22 of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined by the duo SILVI. We talk about how SILVI started, the songwriting process, the McLean kitchen and most importantly we discuss Mushypeagate! Enjoy! ✌️

Here's Episode 21 of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined by OJ, who plays guitar in the band Puppy Fat. He's also played bass and drums in other bands throughout the years. We talk about the transition between instruments, OJ's musical influences, Gig memories and most importantly Chippies.Enjoy ✌️

Here's Episode 20 of What's The Craic Podcast. For this episode I'm joined by my big brother Cal. He's been in various bands throughout the years, been in a DJ in the dread and he now has Wall to Wall music shop in Livingston. We discuss everything from guitars to toasties and everything inbetween. We really do cover a lot of subjects!Enjoy! 

Here's Episode 19 of What's The Craic Podcast. For this episode I'm joined by the frontman of Ocean Velvets, Ryan Stoddart. We discuss the songwriting process for the band, gigs in the Clachan, who Ryan would put in a supergroup plus so much more! Enjoy! ✌️

Welcome to Episode 18 of What's The Craic Podcast. For this episode I'm joined by Hooligan from The Fire and I, IdKid and All Deep Ends fame. We discuss how Hooligan got started in Music, we reminisce about some decent gigs, we talk about Hooligans mental onstage antics plus so much more! Enjoy! 

Welcome to Episode 17 of What's The Craic Podcast. This week is a special one as I'm joined by Three Guests and it's a family affair. I'm joined by John, Liam and Owen Innes. We discuss how they all got started in Music, some of their favourite gigs, who is the most musically talented Innes plus so much more! Enjoy! ✌️

Welcome to Episode 16 of What's The Craic Podcast. For this episode I'm joined by Adrian who is the man behind Trash Panda. We discuss Trash Panda and the plans they have for the future , how Adrian got into music, Gig in The Goil plus so much more! Enjoy! 

Welcome to Episode 15 of What's The Craic Podcast. For this episode I'm joined by Punk/rock duo Fake Lips. We discuss the origin of Fake Lips, how the band have been getting on during lockdown, their new single Rise and the class music video that accompanies it plus so much more! Enjoy! ✌️

Welcome to Episode 14 of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined by Rock trio Fawkes. We discuss what the band had planned before lockdown hit, the different versions of the band, what they have in the pipeline and we also talk about everything from Mckenzie Jackets to opening a museum! Enjoy

Welcome back for Episode 13 of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined by Bathgate Singer/Songwriter Fraser McLean. Fraser has been lighting up the music scene as of late so keep your eyes and ears peeled for him. We discuss what Fraser's songwriting process is, how he changed his musical style up, what's in the pipeline for him and he also answers some very important questions. Plus much more! Enjoy ✌️

Welcome back for Episode 12 of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined by Callum and Andrew who are better known as Moonrunners. Moonrunners are one of the most exciting bands I've seen live in recent years. We talk about their musical influences, Buckfast, how much they enjoy playing in Glasgow, buckfast and we also discuss what other Scottish bands they love. Plus much more! Enjoy✌️

Welcome back for Episode 11 of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined by Alan Russell. Alan is one of the main men at the Dreadnought Rock, one of West Lothian's best music venues and nightclubs.We talk about how its been for the Dreadnought being back open after lockdown, how long Alan has been involved behind the scenes at the Dread & we discuss some of the memorable gigs at the dread over the years. Plus much more!Enjoy!

Welcome back for Episode 10 of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined by Nathan and Dunzie. They are both in the West Lothian Rock band Fuz Caldrin and Dunzie is also in Volka. We discuss who their biggest musical influences are, both of them being multi instrumentalists and what's on the agenda for Fuz Caldrin after lockdown. Plus much more! Enjoy! ✌️

Welcome back for Episode 9 of What's The Craic Podcast. This week I'm joined by Michael & Joe from West Lothian Indietronica band Dictator. We discuss the beginnings of their music career, the work they've been putting in during lockdown, Ronaldinho's Smile, what they have in the pipeline plus much more! Enjoy! ✌️

Welcome back for Episode 8 of What's The Craic Podcast. For this episode I'm joined by Singer/Songwriter Mr E Bear. We discuss how Mr E Bear got his name, who his favourite local artists are and what he would like to do in the future. Plus loads of other topics of discussion! Enjoy! ✌️

Welcome back for Episode 7 of What's The Craic Podcast. This week I'm joined by Gary Burns from Dead Sea Souls and Ross Coutts who manages them. DSS have been at the forefront of the West Lothian Music Scene for as long as I remember so this is a good one. We discuss how Gary got started in Music, what it felt like for DSS coming back after a few years hiatus and what they have in the pipeline plus much more! Enjoy! ✌️

Welcome back for the Sixth Episode of What's The Craic Podcast. This week i'm joined by singer/guitarist Andy Moore from local rock band She Burns Red.We discuss when Andy started playing music, what plans She Burns Red have had to put on hold for the time-being and a very interesting gig story. Plus lots of daft inbetween!Enjoy!  

Welcome back for the Fifth episode of What's The Craic Podcast. This week I'm joined by gig promotor extraordinaire Ross Coutts.We discuss how Ross got into putting gigs on, a big name he nearly got to play Bathgate before said person got really famous, exciting news about a gig that will hopefully be happening soon and Gig In The Goil. Plus loads more!Enjoy!

Welcome back for the Fourth episode of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined this week by Guitarist for Pyro & also a big part of the Bathgate Music Scene - Cameron McLean.We discuss when Cameron started playing music, the other things he is involved in with the Bathgate Music Scene aside from PYRO and how excited we are for Greggs reopening. We also find out a wee secret about Cameron. Plus much more!Enjoy!

Back again for the third episode of What's The Craic Podcast. I'm joined this week by Singer/Songerwriter Jodi Silvi.We discuss Jodi's musical influences and when she started playing live, what she has planned from a musical perspective after lockdown and we also debate about everything from Nickelback to the versatility of tatties. Plus loads more!Enjoy!

Welcome back for the Second Episode of What's The Craic Podcast. This week I'm joined by Sharpy & Conor from Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves.We discuss some of the memorable gigs that the bicycle thieves boys have both played and attended as fans, how we all miss TITP, what the band have planned after Lockdown and as always we answer some very important life questions plus much more.Enjoy!

Join me for the first episode of What's The Craic Podcast as I talk to Tam & Cmore from livi rock band Volka.We discuss the West Lothian music scene at the minute and we talk about who are favourite local artists are, we discuss what's in the pipeline for Volka and we also answer some very important life questions plus much more.Enjoy!