It's a time of abundance as the raspberry plants reach for the shed doors and the buttercups and dandelions spring forth from the uncut lawn. Momo, Will and Greg guide the joys of the season into the shed and play music from an oasis somewhere deep inside our solar system. Warren is a vessel for this magic and the band gracefully share insight, inspiration, laughter, friendship and exceptional music. We also discover what’s inside their time capsules. Thank you for listening. Audio by: Ian De Quadros (@tigermendoza - Instagram) Photos of the session by Andy (@pittoad - Instagram) can be viewed on Instagram - @shedtreasures
The Northern Lights arrived as far south as the River Thames and left me with a sense of awe and mystery. The song birds have laid foundations for their nests in the hedgerows and the suburban garden is alive with the joys of Spring. The beautiful notes of Max Blansjaar's music find every corner of the shed like a mist on the water as it floats gently into the reeds, up and over the banks and onto the footpath. From there the glorious sounds lift high into the still golden syrup skies, kindly calling in the Nightjar. Max Blansjaar performs three songs from his forthcoming masterpiece, False Comforts. In this episode we get the front row on a magical floating rug ride upon which we stretch out to enjoy the music and conversation. False Comforts will be released on 21 June 2024. You can find out more about Max Blansjaar on Bandcamp: https://maxblansjaar.bandcamp.com/music and on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7z08sSQXYVi4R0SWRTXsXY?si=Y5RSRX8KTgmCmng-zSaZnQ Photos by Ian Hanham(@ianhanhamphotos - Instagram) from the session can be found on Instagram here: @shedtreasures Recorded by Stefano (@il_maio0 - Instagram) and mastered by Ian De Quadros (@tigermendoza - Instagram)
The setting sun takes with her the warm golden rays from the shed doors like a thousand retreating ornamental metal spears. The cradling crescent moon is later pinned above the semi detached houses half way up the cold hazy ink blue western skies. While nature quietly transforms for her next scene, Izzie’s beautiful songs merge with the changes outside as Nick’s splendid double bass coaxes the night time in. Magical, mystical, beguiling, haunting, brilliant. The conversation leads us on a path via the cuteness of guinea pigs, early music revelations, Bob Dylan, the resonance of bass, lion calls, the west country and making music. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Izzie Yardley here: https://izzieyardley.com/ @izzieyardley (Instagram) https://izzieyardley.bandcamp.com/track/all-we-have-acoustic Audio by @tigermendoza (Instagram) Photos from the session - @shedtreasures (Instagram)
Warren welcomes Simon, Tom and Alfie from the incredible Killer Kowalski into the shed to kick off Season 14. Sadly there wasn't enough space for the full band so Howard could't join them this time. The band sounds amazing as they try out the stripped back acoustic arrangements for the very first time. It's an early Spring evening, the blossom petals are drifting about and Warren thinks he's been in the Upside Down! Along with the sublime music, there's cracking conversation about thought provoking lyrics, the performance, All Bar One, Truck Festival, forming a band in what we think is the modern age, Lady Gaga and more. Another great episode and Killer Kowalski are brilliant! Thank you for listening. You can find out more about the band on Instagram: @killer_kowalski_ and on bandcamp - https://killerkowalski1.bandcamp.com/ Photos by @ianhanhamphotos from the session - Instagram @shedtreasures Audio by Ian De Quadros - @tigermendoza (Instagram).
Warren is joined in the shed by Aris and Francesco from Mount St. Helen. They are stripped back, leaving Ryan (drums) and Dan (bass) with the sound knowledge that they are carrying the flame proudly over to the shed for this exclusive performance and conversation. The music is otherworldly and the lyrics are lovingly carried by Aris' dreamy voice and the ethereal sounds of the pair's Stratocasters. We are gently guided into the story of a band with a bigger picture as they seamlessly glide above the great expanses of the Pacific Northwest dusting the top of the volcanic Mount St. Helens as we swoop past. There's talk of old heroes, frog faces, second hand guitar treasures, making music videos and the most extraordinary music extending its velvety condor wings wide, gathering us all together. Thank you for listening. Mount St. Helen - https://open.spotify.com/track/1FqJBtYj4SbIz6F7gkTkd0?si=a75c3e10bf194293 Instagram - @mount.st.helen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@mountsthelen Photos from the session on Instgaram - @shedtreasures
The Deadbeat Apostles grace the floorboards of the shed in a stripped back, acoustic form. Their soulful groove very much in force and ready to be shared with us all. The session is filled with love, sandwiches, crisps, New York, Bowie, Lennon, first plays, Will Young on wash up duties and an excessive music quiz. This is a history of the Deadbeats, where they've been, where they are now and what lies ahead. A beautiful journey to be a friend of the Deadbeats! You can find out more about the band here: https://thedeadbeatapostles.co.uk/ Photos by (@ianhanhamphotos) from the session can be viewed on Instagram: @shedtreasures Audio by @tigermendoza (Instagram)
Warren welcomes James and Tim into the shed for a stripped back KANADIA set. The pair are soaring with the thermals and gazing across the boggy fields and enchanted woodlands, mapping the route as we float along with them. Enveloped in pure bliss. A field mouse peaks out from the leaf litter as the notes are set free into the star spangled night skies over the Oxfordshire countryside. This band is formidable and have chosen their own dreamy path to navigate the spaces with soulful atmospheric alternative rock music. Warren draws us all in with his curiosity and lands our boat on enchanted beaches for an evening full of intrigue, laughter, soul searching and gratitude. KANADIA's performance is phenomenal. They are firmly on my list of favourite bands. You can find out more about the band here: https://www.kanadia.band/ Thank you for listening.
Welcome back to the first episode of 2024. For this special occassion we recorded a Shed Session in front of an audience at The Bullingdon Cocktail Bar in Oxford with the incredibly talented Joely June. Warren guided us gently through this magical land of music and conversation. It was love from the very first chord as Joely, Evie and Phil reached out and let us peek into the mysteries of the soul. "Thanks for a lovely evening my man and well done on a great show. It was particularly powerful for me to see how everyone was sitting quietly and attentively listening - like audiences would do in the Greenwich village coffee houses in the 60s. Put everyone in a reflective and receptive mood. Quite a gift to bring stillness and focus to people as well as music so well done you 🙏🏻"
The rain spills from shed the roof directly onto the gravel; it coats the windows with an opaque slick that looks like the glass is melting. The droplets get heavier at intervals and shake the remaining raspberry leaves this way and that, like a dancer under strobe lights. Water streams down the leaf tips and pierce deep holes into the mud below. The sounds from outside beckon to join with the music ERIKA is creating inside. This is a stunning performance and the conversation is filled with honesty, love and curiosity. A wonderful last episode of 2023. Thank you for listening. "Independent artist and music maker ERIKA emerged from a life coloured by the musical corners of UK and Japan. Crafting beautiful and innovative pop, the mood can switch from haunting to joyous and from hope to despair from verse to verse"(bandcamp). You can find out more about ERIKA here: https://www.officiallyerika.com/ You can see photos from the session on Instagram: @shedtreasures
Dolly, Bee and Ruth visited last week and performed some of their songs acoustically for us. Their enchanting creations are now infused within the fabric of the shed alongside the craftings of the bands who have shared this intriguing space before them. The band (minus Chris and Adrian on this occasion) chat about their 2023 Album The Calm and The Storm as well as the documentary of the same name. We also hear about their live performances and the inspiration behind their music. You can find out more about Dolly Mavies here: https://www.dollymavies.com Photos from the session can be found on Instagram here: @shedtreasures Thanks to Ian (@tigermendoza - Instagram) for the stunning audio.
As the air outside begins to turn icy, The Bobo find themselves in the warmth of the shed nearly a year since their last Winter visit. They now have new band mates, a recording session in Maida Vale 4, a captivating TRUCK festival performance; a new knockout EP; a live performance on TV and a new album forming as well as a handful of Oxford shows. There is mystery and beauty in the music this band make. There too is a generous serving of creativity, honesty and love in what they do. It's been a great joy and honour to hear the band connect with each other in this very special episode. Thank you for listening. You can see photos from the session on instagram: @shedtreasures. You can find out more about The Bobo on instagram: @maria_thebobo ; on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dhQg6urYCnTQhYWG8tsvE?si=tVbF6y2-RSK7l6pUKYLdIA and on Bandcamp: https://wowthebobo.bandcamp.com
The rains have come and the stepping stones are small islands on the way to the sanctuary of the shed at the end of the garden. Lavinia’s songs weave an harmonious embrace around the wet and cold as Warren drifts off, spellbound. We find out more about the treasure of an album that is Komorebi. Released in 2020 at a time of uncertainty and change, it is taking on a beautiful journey of its own and safely into Warren’s top 5! Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Flamingo here: https://wwnbb.bandcamp.com/track/komorebi and on Instagram: @flamingo_project as well as on Spotify: https://spotify.link/v8Cg4xitaEb Photos from the session can be found on Instagram: @shedtreasures
Ian and Warren realised that they haven’t had a chat in a while because they’re always busy doing Shed Sessions with bands. So they got together and enjoyed a much needed conversation about supermarkets, music, our favourite Shed Sessions moments, “What’s in My Bag” recommendations and of course the weather. You can listen to their reflections in the new bonus podcast episode via the link in the bio. Thank you all for your support, it enriches local music.
Pick up a pair of Snakeskin Cowboy boots from the Trading Post store. Jump into a dusty faded blue 50s Chevy truck and take a long cruise through the California deserts. Drive along the lonely highway and stop in at a motel with a swimming pool, palm trees and scorpions. There's a band playing out back. The hot wind picks up and swirls dirt around Sarah's keyboard as the notes skate along the mirage beyond the palms. Matt's tremolo shifts and bends time as the crows nod casually from their perch on the frayed power lines above. This is the landscape painted by the brilliant Crandle. Sarah's voice is dreamy and Matt's guitar captures a time gone by. Their creative union makes for a beautiful session. Ian has captured the purest of sounds for you to enjoy on your very own magical journey. "These are the days of miracle and wonder; This is the long distance call" (Paul Simon, the boy in the bubble). Thank you for listening. You can discover more music and news from Crandle here: https://crandlefly.bandcamp.com and on Instagram: @crandle.maybe ; photos from the session are on Instagram: @shedtreasures
Ripper circles high above the shed. The tip of her right wing is torn but this doesn't affect the majesty of her high level soaring. She shares the same airspace with another two Red Kites. Beautiful melodies flow out of the open windows and up into the cool evening air. The spellbinding sounds mingle with the birds as they mock the airplanes with their natural mastery of flight above the Thames Valley, Oxford city and the suburbs. Warren is lifted up high with Brian, Jon and Oli as they play three songs from their eagerly anticipated new album as well as two more along with delightful conversation. A joyous gathering somewhere between the earth and the sky. Here we are at home with one of Oxford's finest bands. Their new album Dig The Mountain! is out on 6 October 2023. Find out more about STORNOWAY on the website: https://www.stornowayband.com, on Instagram: @stornowayband. Photos from the session are on Instagram: @shedtreasures Thank you for listening.
In this session we hear the the most amazing voice and guitar playing by Jack Cade. The storytelling moves between the songs like a low mist twisting and climbing between Oxford's spires on a late summer morning. The sun burns away the suspended droplets of water and reveals a clear, hot day. Jack is on his way from Brighton and listening to music as he drives. He arrives at the shed and is ready to share a very special evening with Warren and Ian. As the sun sets, the blues and indigoes wash the sky and we can't quite believe this has all happened. We enjoyed every moment and are now ready to share it with you. You are going to love this episode. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Jack Cade on Instagram: @jackcade ; Bandcamp: https://jackcade.bandcamp.com; website: https://www.jackcade.com ; Shed Sessions is on Instagram: @shedtreasures
These are the conversations recorded on the second of two days at the Riverside Festival, Charlbury, Oxford. Warren chatted with bands following their performances on the main stage and has brought along his enthusiasm, curiosity and love of music. The exchanges are honest, interesting and fun. In this episode, we hear the very best from: Beard of Destiny (@beard_of_destiny), Flamingo (@flamingo_project), D'Artagnan (@dartagnanmusicuk), Bedd (@bedd_band), Dolly Mavis(@dollymavies) and Simon. You can find out more about Riverside Festival on Instagram: @riversidefest and on the website https://www.riversidefestival.charlbury.com/. Photos from the conversations are on Instagram: @shedtreasures. Thank you for listening.
These are the conversations recorded on day one of two at the Riverside Festival, Charlbury, Oxford. Warren chatted with bands following their performances on the main stage and has brought along his enthusiasm, curiosity and love of music. The exchanges are honest, interesting and fun. In this episode, we hear the very best from: Fergus, The Weekend Warriors, Yellow County (@yellowcountymusic), Stefano (@il_maio0), Tiger Mendoza (@tigermendoza) and Juniper Nights (@junipernights). You can find out more about Riverside Festival on Instagram @riversidefest and on the website https://www.riversidefestival.charlbury.com/. Photos of the bands involved in the conversations are on Instagram: @shedtreasures. Thank you for listening.
The summer is in full bloom, the hazelnuts are hanging from the branches, blackberries are turning from sour to sweet and the balmy days are advancing into cooler nights and Dogmilk share a stunning stripped back performance in the shed. Warren welcomes the most charming, light hearted and fun conversations about three piece bands, songwriting dynamics and driving up the wrong way through crowds of festival goers. There is magic in the room every time and the music is extraordinary. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Dogmilk on instagram: @dogmilkm8 and on bandcamp: https://dogmilkm8.bandcamp.com/ ; Photos form the session are on instagram: @shedtreasures
Sam and Zin from newly fledged Oxford band Suspire grace the shed with brilliance! Their stripped back performance will have band mates Emily and Albi fill up with joy for knowing that they are in a band with them and creating music together. The conversations guide us into the most stunning and arresting performances that will no doubt stay with you beyond this recording. I've been singing along loudly since! There's a purpose in their art and the pair succinctly share stories with passion and guts. You can find out more about the band on instagram: @suspiretheband and see photos from the session, also on instagram: @shedtreaures Thank you for listening.