Matt who had become part of my seasonal festivities died recently and as a tribute for the next two episodes I will be rerunning our previous frivolities.

Santa Special It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to things festive, to the sharing of love, the sharing of joy, of light and happiness. But this doesn’t happen without a bit of effort from all of us. Not least the jolliest of the jolly. In a world exclusive, I manage to track down and grab a few minutes of very precious time to talk with the big guy himself during a quick coffee break. I learn a little about what it really takes to make the festive season happen, how long it’s actually been happening, and in this social-media-driven world, what hashtag Santa thinks best describes the true nature of the season. Many thanks to Matt Ogden for putting me in contact with the Big Man,

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Nina Keturah Vanns Music, Beauty, Pole Fitness, Yoga

This is a great chat with Nina which covers an extraordinary creative journey which is still underway. Nina combines lots of a life experience into her work including shamanic skills but we're going to leave that for another podcast.

Nina became a beautician after finishing school, but her story includes singing and piano, playing in bands, including a Pink Floyd tribute, working at Ronnie Scotts, running Pole Fitness Classes and yoga training in India.

Along with Stacey she runs Girl Viking which allows her to​ combine Beauty, Pole and Yoga in Kent and Portland in Dorset.

​Check out

https://www.girlvikingportland.com/

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland

and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk

For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com

Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Mark Fitzpatrick Overnight Success that takes 20 years

In today's episode I'm talking to Mike Fitzpatrick about his book that his just been published. We talk about becoming an overnight success 20 years in the making.

We also talk about the hero’s journey versus the carrier bag theory, we mention Ursula Le Guin, Jordan Peterson and being on a solitary writers retreat and what effect that can have.

We talk about the first technology, which is not what we think first-hand, but involves weaving. we also cover, men, women and chainsaws and mistakes in classic songs and of course, important to all creatives, how to like your own work.

It's a brilliant conversation as always with Mark and for further details of his work follow this link

https://linktr.ee/malachasivernus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=efd8fc89-8cf3-46e2-977e-f8f4c6f274bd

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199964736-unreal-city?fbclid=IwAR2zXB30tyKnwKk3MmR5mwzE1WIgLxCxZtfKH8msRdGydRxa3COKD7SuQT4

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland

and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk

For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com

Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Bluescamp France , Gigs in unusual places, what makes a great performer, James Brown, Prince and a Little Black Dress

We're in the studio with the Blues camp team Chris Penfold Mike Kilgour and I are looking at venues and gig ideas for next year’s summer school in France.

We talk about looking for band members, getting direction as a musician or an artist and what makes a good performer.

We namecheck Rory Sutherland, Prince, the little black dress, James Brown amongst others and what about using gestures in a performance? We break down ideas for interesting places for gigs, exhibitions and raves.

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland

and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk

For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com

Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Steve Delight guitarist singer and getting to music

Today I'll be talking to Steve delight. Steve is a guitarist and singer who travels, and his life has informed his music. His recordings and videos are very well produced.

We talk about collaboration and how Steve got involved recording audio books.

A Taj Mahal cover – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ChNc_Yz6vI

An Elvis Costello cover – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1qinqNL3wc

Oh, an attempt to record a song and video myself with a friend (Roger Walker) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1L7eddBrkw

A six song EP just about to be released.

The audio book is obtainable as a single file – here’s the link – http://www.fachwen.org/resources/Raven_Audiobook_2_normal_quality.m4b

There was also a guardian article that mentioned the work - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/19/country-diary-the-ravens-are-in-the-quarry-nest-building-already?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland

and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk

For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com

Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Tom Greenwood Drum and Bass DJ Radio and Clubs

On this episode I am talking to Tom Greenwood DjWizhard about being a young DJ.

Tom has had an amazing couple of years, he is now DJ for a couple of Clubs and features on radio networks including Rough Tempo and Code Red.

We talk about social media use and how it can make or break and how The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme can help Drum and Bass.

So for links I will let the DJ speak…

I’m DjWizhard, an 18 year old up and coming drum and bass dj and producer from the south east, follow me on Instagram @djwizhard to see updates !

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland

and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk

For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com

Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Mike Kilgour Taking back creative control improving mental health.

Today's conversation is with Mike Kilgour who runs the Bluescamp project with me.

We talk about mental illness caused by the lack of control and what's going on in society.

Because of everything being online we are unable to talk in person about problems in insurance, banking, health and numerous other things including booking a flight!

We talk about how this can be overcome with creativity, empowering ourselves to be able to control environments by our ability to think differently of the situation presented; we can do ourselves a healthy favour.

This is a great chat with some fantastic ideas.

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland

and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk

For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com

Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Nick Kenyon, Musician, and running the Manchester Venue The Peer Hat

Nick talks about his musical life an running the amazing music venue The Peer Hat.

This is a great chat about creativity and some of the bizarre synchronicities that surround us, if we are observant enough.

We are talking getting rid of ones nihilism and opening the doors to creativity.

This was a brilliantly engaging chat, at times deeply funny and other times deeply meaningful and often both.

People can follow Nick’s gigs at the_manifestationgroup on Instagram.

https://politburo.bandcamp.com/album/barrington-way

The Peer Hat is on Facebook and Instagram. mid new website being constructed.

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland

and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk

For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com

Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Elliott Peek Bass Player Sound Engineering and DJ

Elliott talks of his journey from the Toons through various bands and then Covid to work in crews managing sales DJ work, sight reading bass gigs.

Elliott’s story shows how flexibility and the ability to take a challenge has really created his life in music.

This is an amazing skill that Elliott possesses, and I have seen him transform himself a few times over the years I’ve known him.

Www.boujeemusic.com

Https://www.instagram.com/e_milespeekmusic/

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland

and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk

For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com

Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Steve Niner , Art, Permaculture, Bowie Derek Jarman

Today I'm talking to Steve Niner about his incredibly interesting life this includes working with David Bowie in the Art Lab days, a fight with Hawkwind, living in Notting Hill in the 1960s and going to the first Glastonbury.

We talked Derek Jarman art and gardening and Steve work in theatre design.

Awesome

To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland

and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk

For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com

Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music