The Brass Monkeys Podcast

Three brass banding friends, chat about their experiences with occasional guests about the up and downs from the only hobby you can get sacked from.

Episode 19 Jamie Duncan Interview

Brass monkey, Steve in his role as roving reporter quizzes bass player / conductor Jamie Duncan about his playing and conducting career.

11-21
33:47

Episode 18 An Interview with Russell Gray

The Brass Monkeys, have another great interview, with Russell Gray.

11-07
33:13

Episode 17 Interview with Dr Brett Baker

The Brass Monkeys quiz trombonist Dr Brett Baker on his playing and conducting career and what he is currently doing. 

10-24
34:36

Episode 16 - More banding chit chat.

More banding chit chat, including a brief history of North Wales Holywell Brass Band.

10-10
19:01

Episode 15-The National Brass Band Finals

Brass Monkey reporter and co host Ste reports on the the bands who competed in the National Brass Band finals in Cheltenham, where three North Wales bands competed against the countries best.

09-26
23:16

Episode 14 The Open & National Finals

The Monkeys chat about the recent British Open and discuss the three North Wales bands competing at the weekends National Brass Band finals in Cheltenham.

09-12
30:04

Episode 13 Welsh National Eisteddfod

The Brass monkeys chat about the recent Welsh National Eisteddfod and other current North Wales brass band related items.

08-29
19:32

Summer Break

The brass monkeys take a short summer break, but will be back soon with more brass band related stuff and interviews.

08-15
04:24

The Three Questions

The brass monkeys, finally get around to answering the three questions.

08-01
09:17

Episode 12 Interview with former Flint Town Silver Prize band Bass player, Daryl Hughes

The Monkeys catch up with one of their own Daryl Hughes, a former E flat bass player at the band where it all began, Flint Town Silver Prize band.

07-18
01:03:55

Episode 11 Whit Friday Marches + Interview with Royal Buckley Town Band Principal Jen Hewitt

We join Royal Buckley Town Band and other brass band enthusiasts at the annual Whit Friday Marches.

07-04
33:59

Episode 10 Interview with Bernie Thelwell

The Brass Monkeys interview well known cornet player and conductor, Bernie Thelwell.

06-20
45:29

Episode 9 Martin Bassett-Rhodes Interview

The Brass Monkeys grill Martin Bassett-Rhodes who is a former army musician and current baritone player for Royal Buckley Town Band.

06-06
35:50

Episode 8 Gareth Skillander Interview

Brass monkey, Steve chats to fellow bass player, Gareth Skillander.

05-23
36:12

Buckley Jubilee Special Interview

The Brass Monkeys chat to bandsman Martin, a member of the Buckley Jubilee Committee about the historic annual event held annually in the town in North Wales. 

05-09
15:50

Doug's Diary 2/5/25

A quick extra episode, promoting diary events, including a happy birthday musical tribute to 90 year old Barrie Evans. Sorry for the interference.

05-02
08:51

Episode 7 interview with Nia Lloyd Williams

Brass monkey roaming reporter, Steve, chats to former Rhyl Silver player, Nia Lloyd Williams.

04-25
32:10

Episode 6 Interview with Northop Bass players

Brass monkey, Steve, chats to two of his former bass partners at the Northop Silver bandroom.

04-11
32:04

Episode 5 Swansea Welsh area competition

The Brass Monkeys make there way to compete in the Welsh area competition in Swansea. Chatting to fellow brass players and conductors after they have competed for a places up for grabs at the National finals in Cheltenham.

03-27
19:11

Episode 4: Interview with Euphonium player Terry Maloney.

Interview with North Wales Euphonium player Terry Maloney.

03-13
36:51

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