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Drunken Sailor

Extra Track from our bank holiday special exploring the shanty and songs of the sea. With thanks to  Tony Spender of local shanty group "Deck and Fo'c'sle" Studio Production by Ellie West-Thomas. A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM

A Towards the Point? A sea shanty special- Towards the Plank!

In this bank holiday special we explore the shanty and songs of the sea. Our studio guest Tony Spender of local group "Deck and Fo'c'sle" helps guide us on our choppy voyage and there are live recordings from them throughout. We also assess the recent "Son of Rogues Gallery" double album and its attempts to get current artists to cover old songs from the ships, and we catch up with Janet Ayers as she attempts to transform her 'Blokes Singing' project into a regular shanty night. There's also some local events info to keep you busy. This show was first broadcast on Monday 27th May 2013. ' Towards the Plank! ' was written and presented by James Sandy & Dave Allen and is a King of the Buttons production for 93.7 Express FM. Simon Mobbs was the Editor at large for this show, Ellie West- Thomas provided excellent  sound production for Deck and Fo'c'sle and our guest presenter was Tony Spender. Due to copyright restrictions the tracks from Rogue's Gallery & Sons of Rogue's Gallery do not appear in this podcast version.

Willy Mason @Pie and Vinyl, Southsea

In this podcast we speak to Willy Mason after his exclusive set at Southsea's Pie and Vinyl. We talk about life, pies, art and his new album "Carry On". "Show me the way to go home" and "Pick up truck" appear courtesy of Fiction/Polydor Records and the artist. All rights are reserved and copyright 2013. This podcast was recorded on 2nd March 2013.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show Eight

In this show we take on the new 'political concept album' by former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason and consider the state of the protest song. There's an interview with Merseybeast Ian McNabb as he tours his new album 'Eclectic Warrior' and we attempt to unravel the virtue of French cinema via Francois Ozon's new film 'In the House'.

'(I Just Wanna) Rock n Roll My Life away' appears courtesy of Ian McNabb and all rights are reserved by the artist 2013.

' Towards the Point?' is presented by James Sandy, Simon Mobbs & Dave Allen and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

This show was first broadcast on Monday 22nd April 2013.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show Seven

In this show we take in a new exhibition at The Pallant House Gallery on the work of R.B. Kitaj, catch up with Willy Mason as he tours his "Carry On" album (and get an exclusive live track from his Pie & Vinyl set) and we get to the bottom of the new David Bowie album- tracks and cover alike!

"Towards the Point?" is written & presented by James Sandy, Simon Mobbs and Dave Allen and is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

This show was first broadcast on Monday 25th March 2013.

"Pick up Truck (Live at Pie and Vinyl)" appears courtesy of Willy Mason/Fiction Records. All rights are reserved and the material is copyright of the artist (2013).

Thanks to Pie & Vinyl for their help in the making of this programme.

Towards the Point? Series 2, Show 6

In this show we delve into the world of Transformism, consider the latest album from Mancunian underdogs "I am Kloot" and we Dance on the edge into the Jazz age. Towards the Point? is a king of the buttons production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was first broadcast on Monday 25th February 2013. Due to copyright restrictions the music track does not appear in this podcast.

Sandy Talks to...Courtney Pine

Prior to his stop off in Portsmouth, I caught up with Jazz supremo and multi-instrumentalist Courtney Pine. We explore his current album "House of Legends", the nature of Jazz and his plans for the future. "Sandy Talks to...Courtney Pine" was first broadcast on Thursday 31st January 2013 and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. Thanks to New Theatre Royal Portsmouth & Collaboration management.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show Five

In this show we examine the meaning of life by way of the "Human made things" exhibition at the Aspex Gallery, consider the great cultural thaw of 1963 & all that- as well as its influence today. We also catch up with local cartoonist and illustrator Owen Devine to discuss his work and the health of British satire. "Towards the Point?" is presented by Simon Mobbs, Dave Allen and James Sandy and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was first broadcast on Monday 28th January 2013.

Towards the Point?- Series Two Xmas Show 2012

In this festive pot of culture we consider the nature of Christmas song and film, the idea of a black Christmas, get lost in Outsider Art and there's an interview with Brooks Williams & Boo Hewerdine as they stop off in "State of the Union" mode. This show was first broadcast on Monday 24th December 2012. "Towards the Point?" is a King of the Buttons production for 93.7 Express FM, presented by James Sandy, Simon Mobbs & Dave Allen. "23 Skidoo" appears in this podcast with the permission of the artists and courtesy of Reveal Records & Ripley Music. All rights are reserved. "Sleigh Bells Ringing" Recorded by Mike Koenig and used in relation to Creative Commons Attribution 3.0, downloaded from http://soundbible.com Our thanks to The Cellars @ Eastney & Pie and Vinyl for their continued support.

The Wedding Present @ Pie & Vinyl, Southsea

It's another slice of Pie and Vinyl and in this podcast you can an interview with Wedding Present lead singer David Gedge after his in-store performance. There's also two exclusive live tracks from current album "Valentina" and you can hear recommendations on those all important gift purchases. "Another Slice" is A King of the Buttons Production for Pie and Vinyl and is written and presented by James Sandy. Recorded music content appears courtesy of The Wedding Present/Scopitones by agreement and all rights are reserved. For more information on the band go to:www.scopitones.co.uk/