The Brass Monkeys Podcast

Episode 27 Review from Blackpool Winter Gardens

The Brass Monkeys, review the recent North West Regional Brass Band Championships in Blackpool and look ahead to the Welsh Regional Championships in Swansea.

Episode 26 Paul Norley

Brass Monkey, Doug puts the questions to his former army friend, conductor & adjudicator Paul Norley.

Episode 25-Part 2

The second part of our interview with E flat bass player Colin Sneade and bass trombonist Douglas Hayter. 

Episode 24 Part 1

The brass monkeys chat to E flat bass player Colin Sneade and Bass trombonist, Douglas Hayter in part 1, exploring their careers and involvement in the Salvation Army. 

Episode 23

The Monkeys chat about the year ahead and what they plan to do.

Episode 22 Interview with Robert Burnett

Brass monkey Steve, interviews Euphonium / Conductor, Robert Burnett on his playing and conducting career.

Episode 21 Interview with Wayne Coddington

The Brass Monkeys go all international, interviewing via a whats app internet call with our great school friend and bandsman, Wayne Coddington who now plays his euphonium for his local bands in New Zealand. 

Episode 20 Craig Roberts Interview

The Brass Monkeys, take part in a very interesting interview with Craig Roberts, discussing his musical journey and his passion for brass banding including ideas to promote are fantastic hobby. 

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.

Episode 18 An Interview with Russell Gray

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

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. 

Episode 16 - More banding chit chat.

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