The Brass Monkeys Podcast

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.

Episode 13 Welsh National Eisteddfod

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

Summer Break

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

The Three Questions

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

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.

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.

Episode 10 Interview with Bernie Thelwell

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

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.

Episode 8 Gareth Skillander Interview

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

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. 

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.

Episode 7 interview with Nia Lloyd Williams

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