King of the Buttons

Sandy By The Sea Five: Friends of Highland Road Cemetery

In this programme I meet up with "The Friends of Highland Road Cemetery"- a group of volunteers who help to maintain the grounds and stories of one of Southsea's oldest graveyards. I speak to Chairman, Pat Oakley, and Founder, Helen Strange, about the curious collection of graves in the cemetery and the work of the friends group. I also get a guided tour from Colin, exploring the histories behind some of the granite and undergrowth. This programme was originally broadcast on Monday 26th July 2010. "Sandy By The Sea" is a King of the Buttons Production for Express FM

The Sandy & Powell Confusion #1

Somewhere lost in time and reason a unison more powerful than cream emerges! This nugget's treats include:

• The World Leaders Song
• Ranko "Brain Cleanse"
• Jack 'n' Danny's Fine Cuisine

And there is the usual old rambling from the darker side of the kettle. It's like the old podcast only trimmed, primed and spruced for a post-nuclear age. A King of the Buttons Production 2010

Sandy By The Sea Four: The Pompey Pluckers

In this episode I explore the delights of the ukulele by catching up with the “Pompey Pluckers”- Portsmouth's Ukulele Group.

I talk to founders and newcomers about the draw of the uke, how the group is going from strength to strength, and the curious resurgence of the “jumping flea”.

For more information on joining the group, their regular meets, gigs and the ukulele itself go to:

http://portsmouthukulelegroup.webs.com/

or join them on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=83135148298

“Sandy By The Sea” is a King of the Buttons Production for Express FM.

This show was originally broadcast on Monday 28^th June 2010.

Sandy By The Sea Three- Digital Creatives Film Network

In this episode, I speak to local film makers Kye Wilson and Denise Callender about their recent digital projects, networking in the city and the life of a modern artist. For more information on Kye's work got to: http://www.newoilsky.com/ and on University art initiatives and exhibitions go to: http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/scafm/creativearts/ "Sandy By The Sea" is a King of the Buttons Production for Express FM. The music used in this podcast is available at www.podsafeaudio.com This show was originally broadcast on Monday 24th May 2010.

Sandy By The Sea Two- Singer & song writer Loz Bridge

In this episode of the programme I catch up with Portsmouth singer-song writer Loz Bridge. I talk to Loz about some of his influences and inspiration, the challenges of playing live, battling the day job and we hear tracks from his latest EP "Witches". If you would like more information about Loz Bridge, his work and upcoming gigs go to http://lozbridge.co.uk/. "Sandy By the Sea" is a King of the Buttons production for Express FM. This show was originally broadcast on Monday 26th April 2010.

Sandy By The Sea One- The Birth of British Rock'n'Roll Exhibition

In this first of a new series- James Sandy talks to Dr Dave Allen of the University of Portsmouth about The Birth of British Rock'n'Roll Exhibition at the City Museum. The exhibition looks at the life and work of the photographer Harry Hammond. The exhibiton is currently on show until the 6th June 2010. For more details go to: http://www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk/exhibition.htm original broadcast date: 23.3.10 "Sandy By The Sea" is a King of the Buttons production for Express FM

KOTB 8 NOV Pod Promo

KOTB Podcast 8 November 2009

A KOTB Special One Gets Wood May 2009

KOTB Pod 6 March 2009