Pilot - Simon Acres (The Sam Adams Band) Simon Acres has been around the Norwich music scene for many years and joined me for a pilot episode to help with learning how the technology works and to help get the podcast up and running. We talked about first gigs, favorite and worst gigs Simon has seen, his own story in picking up an instrument and bands he's played in and how live music remains such a hook for him. His warmth and passion for the subject came through in the recording so I hope you enjoy this soft launch episode.

Episode 2 - Bag of Cans Bag of Cans are on a mission to put a spring in your step and smile on your face as they entertain us with their own brand of revelry We had a lovely old chat and covered lots of things from their formation to Keith Chegwin to Colchester Leisure World, dubious accents and state sponsorship.

Episode 3 - Ben Street Ben Street has had quite the ride when it comes to music, a familiar face to many in Norwich as the man who put together the multi venue Wildpaths festival in 2019 which started in 2019 and now as a promoter for all sorts of gigs across the fine city but he also has a backstory having been the drummer in Coasts - a hugely successful band with top 20 albums and worldwide tours.

Episode 4 - Floral Image Floral Image are in the ascendancy - Renowned for their incredible live shows, their glorious swirling tunes and for being thoroughly cool. They describe themselves as psychedelic rock with ferocity, articulacy, and a heliolatric, near hedonistic sense of revelry. These lads are on the cusp of greatness so get in early...

Episode 5 - PleasureInc Shaped through a love for hip hop, britpop, psych and cinema; PleasureInc. is the genre-fluid musical brainchild of brothers Jonny Silver and Kenny Pleasures. The duo and their band of goons are out to confuse you into a good time. It’s Talking-Heads-make-love-to-Beastie-Boys-core. Considered as it is loose.. hard as it is playful… intensely blasé, always. These boys are on it like a car bonnet - they are in there like swimwear - there's lots to unpick so hop on board the PleasureInc. express

Episode 6 - Suds Hailing from Norwich, UK, SUDS are made up from Mae, Dan, Jack and Harry, four close friends who met in October 2021. Taking aspects from all of their musical interests, SUDS have defined the sound of their new music as a combination of inspirations from early 1970s American folk to the Midwest Emo scene.

Episode 7 - Gabby Rivers Gabby Rivers is a vibey 21 year old singer/songwriter performing upbeat indie/alternative originals with soulful and powerful vocals. She has a 5 piece band and so far in her musical journey she has performed at festivals including Latitude music festival, Reading music festival and Secret garden party. She has recently supported artists including Ellie Dixon, Coach party, Vistas and Tiny Umbrellas and in 2023 went onto release her EP “Disappointed but not surprised’ receiving BBC radio 1 play on Future Alternative. She released an EP called Headache in 2020 which has received support from BBC introducing and 6 Music. Her track UH OH released last year was BBC introducing Suffolk’s track of the week and she sold out her debut headline GABBY RIVERS - TECH SPEC show in Norwich at voodoo daddy’s showroom in 2022 and another show again in 2023.

Episode 8 - Sleemo Norwich Power trio Sleemo are "a wild animal barely domesticated by the studio, cawing at the speakers" Very popular in the Norwich scene they bring their raucous live show energy into their records and tell aa good tale or to - hope you enjoy it and one of their tracks at the end

Episode 9 - James Doyle Welcome to a slightly different take on the usual On the Huh pod format - today I am talking to James in his capacity as a music fan. How he got into music, what led him to Norwich and what he has to say about our Fine City's thriving scene.

Episode 10 - Aphra Aphra's music is like a cozy blanket on a chilly night, blending contemporary folk with echoes of 60s and 70s classics like Judee Sill and Karen Dalton. Their songs, driven by folk melodies and rich harmonies, dive deep into personal introspection and vulnerability. With each tune, they create an intimate space where listeners can find comfort and catharsis. Joining Aphra on their musical journey feels like sharing stories with old friends, wrapped in the familiar warmth of timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

Episode 11 - Ben Taylor Ben is the brains behind This is Music Norwich - promotes bands and shows in the fine city and is always tipping us off to new acts from all over the country. His love affair with music started with his obsession with his dads 7inch records (the Beatles and Hendrix) ..like me in his teens he became major fan of the Madchester scene and was a religious reader of NME and Melody Maker. He started following bands all around the country and was inspired enough to start hosting gigs at Voodoo's and other venues. He has now curated a line up for an all day festival in aid of Prostate Cancer UK a cause close to his heart

Episode 12 - Amy Reeve Singer Songwriter - one to watch. Join Amy and Tim for their chat. Amy working with her amazing band turning her acoustic songs into pop/rock full band tracks. Amy loves rock and alt-pop music and she uses these genres to inspire her own writing and music. Amy released her debut EP in October 23 and plans to release another soon.

Episode 13 - Andrew Taylor Andrew Taylor is a man with a musical past, present and future.. he's had his fingers in many musical pies whether that be playing in a Nick Drake tribute act, hosting The Music House Acoustic sessions for years, curating seasonal playlists, making art and music with his hugely successful album Mohribold (created over 8 years of love and toil), providing music for his nephew Isaac HP's short films (with well over a million views) and all the time writing songs and loving his life. I hope you enjoy this warm and engaging guest as we trot through his story.

Episode 14 - Karma Sheen Karma Sheen are the very embodiment of joyous music - they are special believe me. Insightful charming guests to chat through on this Summer special episode to close out season 1 of On the Huh ... go well. Within each of the movements of Karma Sheen, you'll find a rich and historical collection of ragas, each a radiant gem in the mosaic of sound. The raga, Jog, like a meandering river, offers a contemplative journey through its delicate notes, while Malkauns, with its midnight hues, envelops the listener in a mysterious embrace. Bageshree, akin to a blossoming garden, paints a vivid landscape of emotions, and Mian Ki Malhar, like raindrops on a parched earth, evokes a sense of rejuvenation. These ragas were taught to us by the custodians of the Shaam Chaurasi Gharana, Ustaad Latafat Ali Khan and Ustaad Shafqat Ali Khan.