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In Season 2, UK original Rock/Blues music artist Rebecca Downes, in conjunction with Blues in Britain (the monthly online and print magazine dedicated to the world of blues music, in all its shades and hues, in the U.K. and beyond) talks to artists and other leading players in the UK scene about the stresses and challenges they face, and the things they do to help them cope, including the role their pets play in relation to their mental health.
For more about Rebecca, see Season 1 and/or visit www.rebeccadownes.com.
For more on Blues in Britain, visit https://www.bluesinbritain.org/.
For more about Rebecca, see Season 1 and/or visit www.rebeccadownes.com.
For more on Blues in Britain, visit https://www.bluesinbritain.org/.
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In this final episode of Series 2, Rebecca reflects on the thoughts of her guests, discusses some of the things she heard and considers how the next series might develop in the light of what she has learned.
This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.
Original Music is 'With Me' from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint' written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.
For more information on Rebecca or Blues in Britain:
https://www.rebeccadownes.com/
https://www.bluesinbritain.org/
Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.
Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.
© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2023
In this seventh episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Alan Nimmo - guitarist, singer, songwriter and international touring musician with his band King King.
This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.
Original Music is 'With Me' from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint' written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.
For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Alan Nimmo visit:
https://www.rebeccadownes.com/
https://www.bluesinbritain.org/
https://www.kingking.co.uk/
Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.
Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.
© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2023
In this sixth episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Big Boy Bloater - guitarist, singer, songwriter, presenter and all-round entertainer.
This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.
Original Music is 'With Me' from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint' written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.
For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Big Boy Bloater visit:
https://www.rebeccadownes.com/
https://www.bluesinbritain.org/
https://www.bigboybloater.com/
Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.
Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.
© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2023
In this fifth episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to another member of the music sisterhood – Chantel McGregor – award-winning musician, singer, songwriter and amazing guitarist.
This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.
Original Music is 'With Me' from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint' written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.
For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Chantel McGregor visit:
https://www.rebeccadownes.com/
https://www.bluesinbritain.org/
https://www.chantelmcgregor.com/
Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.
Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.
© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2023
In this fourth episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Elles Bailey - UK
award-winning, charting musician; singer, songwriter, national radio DJ, international touring artist and mother.
This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.
Original Music is 'With Me' from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint' written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.
For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Elles Bailey visit:
https://www.rebeccadownes.com/
https://www.bluesinbritain.org/
https://www.ellesbailey.com/
Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.
Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.
© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2023
In this third episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Danny Bryant - UK blues rock musician, singer, songwriter, dog lover and – despite the challenges of Brexit for UK-based musicians – international touring artist.
This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.
Original Music is 'With Me' from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint' written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.
For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Danny Bryant visit:
https://www.rebeccadownes.com/
https://www.bluesinbritain.org/
https://www.dannybryant.com/
Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.
Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.
© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2023
In this second episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to legendary blues guitarist Walter Trout about the challenges of the music business from the perspective of an international touring artist. Walter recounts many stories from his long career on the road, and has a powerful message to anyone starting a similar journey.
This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.
Original Music is 'With Me' from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint' written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.
For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Walter Trout visit:
https://www.rebeccadownes.com/
https://www.bluesinbritain.org/
https://www.waltertrout.com/
Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.
Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.
© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2023
In this first episode of Series 2, Rebecca talks to Luke Morley of Thunder about the challenges of the music business and their impact on mental health, his new album 'Songs From The Blue Room', his animals and his songwriting.
This series of Downes Your Way is in association with Blues In Britain Magazine.
Original Music is 'With Me' from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint' written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.
For more information on Rebecca, Blues in Britain or Luke Morley visit:
https://www.rebeccadownes.com/
https://www.bluesinbritain.org/
https://www.lukemorleyonline.com/
Downes Your Way is recorded, edited and produced by Rebecca Downes and Colin Speller.
Comments and feedback to info@rebeccadownes.com.
© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2023
In this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin Speller, her Manager, about questions raised in the Downestream IV live session on Friday 12 June 2020. The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 1 July 2020Background music is 'Sailing on a Pool of Tears - Chris Kimsey Re-Mix (Radio Edit)' which was a 2017 single release, written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.Episode artwork photo is courtesy of Photography by Adam Kennedy.© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020
In this episode, Colin talks to Steve Birkett Snr and Steve Birkett Jnr about the making of the new album 'Stripped Back' that is due out on 9 April 2021, looking in detail at the recording, production, mixing and mastering. The music featured is short extracts of tracks from the new album. Music and podcast are © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2021.
In this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin about her new album 'Stripped Back' that is due out on 9 April 2021. The music featured is short extracts from 'Blues For Us' (new single, out now), 'More Sinner Than Saint' and 'Sailing On A Pool Of Tears', all from the new album. Music and podcast are © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2021.
In this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin about her work as a vocal coach, then tables are turned as she asks Colin about the impact of the Brexit deal on UK musicians hoping to tour in Europe and sell merchandise to EU countries. More details about Rebecca's vocal coaching services can be found on her website at www.rebeccadownesvocalcoach.com. The music featured is a stripped-back version of Take Me Higher from the album More Sinner Than Saint, written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes and recorded during the live-streamed gig for the Tuesday Night Music Club in October 2020. Music and podcast are © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2021.
In an episode originally published as a Facebook Live broadcast, Rebecca and Steve chat with Colin Speller about the stories behind the lyrics of the songs on the second studio album Believe. The conversation also includes some detail of the instrumental work and gives an interesting insight to the inspiration behind these wonderful songs.
The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 18 January 2020
The podcast includes extracts from the following songs:
Never Gonna Learn,
Night Train,
It's That Easy,
Sailing On A Pool Of Tears,
Sweetness,
1000 Years,
Could Not Say No,
Long Long Time,
Momma's Got A Gun,
Salt Winds,
Come With Me Baby,
Believe.
All songs are written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes and are © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017.
This podcast is © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2021.
In the second of two linked episodes, Rebecca and Steve talks about the stories behind the lyrics of the last six songs on the last studio album More Sinner Than Saint. The conversation also includes some detail of the instrumental work and gives an interesting insight to the inspiration behind these wonderful songs and includes a contribution from Frankie the dog.
The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 23 November 2020
The podcast includes extracts from the following songs:
More Sinner Than Saint,
If I Go To Sleep,
Stand On My Feet,
Big Sky,
In Reverse,
With Me.
All songs are written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes and are © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2019.
This podcast is © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020.
In the first of two linked episodes, Rebecca and Steve talks about the stories behind the lyrics of the first six songs on the last studio album More Sinner Than Saint. The conversation also includes some detail of the instrumental work and gives an interesting insight to the inspiration behind these wonderful songs.
The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 23 November 2020
The podcast includes extracts from the following songs:
Take Me Higher,
Chains Fall Down,
Screaming Your Name,
Hurts,
Breathe Out,
Wave Them Goodbye.
All songs are written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes and are © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2019.
This podcast is © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020.
In this episode Rebecca talks about the new single - Wave Them Goodbye Ft Alan Nimmo - her recent full band gig at Birmingham Streams and her next duo streamed gig via the award-winning Tuesday Night Music Club.The merchandise discount code lasts until Tuesday 29 September 2020Background music is 'Wave Them Goodbye Ft Alan Nimmo', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020.© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020
In this episode Rebecca gives an exclusive insight to two new releases, as well as talking about her forthcoming live stream gig, venturing out in this strange new world and vocal teaching from home.The merchandise discount code lasts until Tuesday 1 September 2020Background music is '1000 Years' from the album 'BeLive', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017.© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020
In this episode, Colin Speller, Rebecca's Manager, talks to Aidan Goldstraw, who plays keys in Rebecca's band from time to time. The conversation covers how Aidan got into music, life changes that both took him away from it and brought him back, his career in journalism, meeting Rebecca and his current music projects, details of which can be found as follows:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldstrawmusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_wlemCo7LH8OqpS5Dh_agThe merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 20 July 2020Background music is 'Back To The Start' from the album 'BeLive', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017.Episode artwork photo is courtesy of Mal Whichelow.© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020
In this episode, as Lockdown continues, Rebecca chats to Colin Speller, her Manager, about her latest single release, the impact of aggressively negative feedback and the challenges of doing online performances.The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 1 June 2020Background music is 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now (Radio Edit)' from the recent single release, written by Nodder Holder and Jim Lea and this version arranged by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020
In this episode, Colin Speller, Rebecca's Manager, talks to Rebecca about the Lockdown and the issues it raises both personally and professionally.The merchandise discount code lasts until Tuesday 5 May 2020Background music is 'Salt Winds' from the album 'Believe', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017
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