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Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show Three

In this show Dave Allen gives us an insight into the local 60's mod scene through a review of a new book "The Action- In the Lap of the Mods", James Sandy speaks to Wedding Present frontman David Gedge as the band stop off in Portsmouth on their "Valentina" tour and Simon Mobbs considers the geometric offerings of John Mynott at a new exhibition at The Aspex Gallery. Our thanks to The Wedding Present for the use of their music in this podcast which is copyright 2012 of Scopitones and all rights are reserved. Thanks also to Pie and Vinyl and The Wedgewood Rooms for their support. This show was first broadcast on Monday 26th November 2012. "Towards the Point?" is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show Two- EXTRA BIT Bookmaking Masterclass

In this exclusive excerpt from the creativity of the Express FM studio- James Sandy is guided through a "artist book making" masterclass by co-conspirators Simon Mobbs and Dave Allen.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show Two

In this show Dave Allen tackles the B's (Beats, Beatniks, Bond) and stands up for Bob Dylan's latest offering- New Album "Tempest", Simon Mobbs takes us "Beyond Dickens" with a new exhibition of artists books at Southsea Library and James Sandy considers the legacy of Alan Turing by getting lost at the current "Codebreaker" exhibition at the London science museum. "Towards the Point?" is A King of the Buttons Production 2012 for 93.7 Express FM. This show was first broadcast on Monday 22nd October 2012. Due to artists copyright the music tracks have been removed from this podcast version.

Sandy Talks to... Simon Day

James Sandy from 93.7 Express FM talks to comedian Simon Day about his forthcoming performance of "Comedy & Error" at the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth (3rd November 2012). With thanks to Sympathetic Developments and NTR . This podcast is A King of the Buttons Production 2012 for 93.7 Express FM. A radio edit was first broadcast Wed 31st October 2012.

Smoke Fairies @ Pie & Vinyl, Southsea

It's "Another slice" of Pie & Vinyl. In this podcast you can hear an interview with the Smoke Fairies as they stopped off at Southsea's favourite record cafe. There is also a chance to hear some exclusive tracks from the set they performed in store. Our thanks to the Smoke Fairies for the use of their music in this podcast. All rights are reserved and content is copyright of the artists. "Another Slice" is A King of the Buttons Production for Pie & Vinyl 2012.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show One

In this show we extend to a whole hour, add a presenter and delve into- The fate of the summer festival, the work of Edvard Much through a new exhibition and we have an interview with the Smoke Fairies as they stop off at Southsea's Pie and Vinyl as part of their UK tour. "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. "Let me know" by The Smoke Fairies is included with the permission of the artist and all rights are reserved. This programme was first broadcast on Monday 24th September.

Artmagic @ Pie & Vinyl, Southsea

In this podcast I meet up with Sean McGhee and Richard Oakes of "Artmagic" after their recent live set at Pie and Vinyl in Southsea. We discuss their new album "Become the one you love", the scope of the project, the joys of the song writing process and there plans for the future. For info on them go to:www.artmagicmusic.com For good pies and tunes go to:www.pieandvinyl.co.uk This podcast is a King of the Buttons Production 2012 for Pie & Vinyl. Interviews and music recorded July 11th 2012. The music in this podcast appears with the permission of Artmagic and all rights are reserved.

Towards the Point? Show 6- "Fire & Acetate""

In this show we explore the depths of Ridley Scott's new Alien offering "Prometheus", touch on a new retrospective of Pete Blake's work in the world of pop art and check out Southsea's new "Pie 'N' Vinyl" record cafe. "Towards the Point?" is written & Presented by James Sandy and Simon Mobbs and is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was originally broadcast on Monday 9th July 2012 and is the last in the current series. TTP returns in September.

Towards the Point?- "Ebb & Flow""

In this show we explore "Ebb & Flow" a nautical theme with many a comings and goings. There's music in the shape of the Jubilee Edition of John Hopkins & King Creosote's "Diamond Mine", Art via Suki Chan's  "A Hundred Seas Rising" exhibition at The Aspex Gallery, poetry from Maggie Sawkins of Tongues & Grooves fame and we consider the death of disco with the passing of Donna Summer. "Towards the Point?" is Written & Presented by James Sandy & Simon Mobbs and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was originally broadcast on 11th June 2012.

Towards the Point?- "Origins & Location"

In the this show we explore the theme "origins & location" in the form of the first rock'n'roll record, the Quarantania exhibition at Southampton's Hansard Gallery and we consider the relocation of the British media. We are grateful to rock 'n' roll sage Dr Dave Allen for his contribution to this programme. "Towards the point?" is presented by James Sandy & Simon Mobbs and is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was originally broadcast on Monday 14th May 2012.