We Didn't Know How Good We Had It

30/10/2021

Happy 30th Birthday to my good friend, and second ever guest on the podcast, Kiran Roy of October Drift!!

Wish him happy birthday and check out the episode from what feels like forever ago!

Hello and welcome to another episode of We Didn't Know How Good We Had It. This week I chat with lead singer of Taunton based alt-rock band October Drift, Kiran Roy. We chatted about how local venues help pave the way for bands to become successful and learn their trade, as well as how creating a sc...

22/09/2021

I've had an amazing time with all my guests and thought it's about time to put them all in one place for you to see all their beautiful faces and listen to their amazing stories!

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Thanks to everyone who's listened so far, over 2,200 plays and counting!!

06/09/2021

Brand new episode featuring Samantha Campbell-Whyte, manager of The Flapper is available now!

Hello and welcome back to another episode of We Didn't Know How Good We Had It. This week I had the incredible pleasure of catching up with my great friend, (and old boss), Sam Campbell-Whyte, manager of The Flapper in Birmingham. As you're all well aware, The Flapper holds a special place in my hea...

31/08/2021

I hope you're enjoying this weeks episode with Hold Your Horse Is as much as I did recording it! if you aren't acquainted with the band, then get stuck in here!

Taken from the upcoming debut album "FRIMLEY" Directed & edited by Robin PearsonFilming assistance by Lucy Fernandez

22/08/2021

We're back! Tomorrow we have our first episode in a few weeks and I am excited to have it with Adam Holborn of UK Math/Emo trio Sleep Outside! Available at 9am from all the usual places!

16/07/2021

Just a quick poll for you all. Could you drop in the comments where you listen to the podcast? Spotify? Apple Podcasts? Any other? I’m intrigued as to how you listen!

16/07/2021

New episode with Paul Broome of Fauxchisels and DIE DAS DER is available now!

Hello and welcome to another episode of We Didn't Know How Good We Had It. This week I had an incredible chat with Paul Broome, frontman of Fauxchisels and label manager at Die Das Der. We discussed the Birmingham music scene that made us so welcome, Pauls heavy metal roots, and I go on again about....

25/06/2021

Brand new episode out now featuring Gareth Thomas from the mighty USA Nails 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Head over to our Instagram page for the chance to win 2 records donated by the band!

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of We Didn't Know How Good We Had It. This week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Gareth Thomas of UK Noise-Punk outfit USA Nails. The guys in USA Nails have been sharing the podcast for a few weeks and it was fantastic to get Gareth on to rep...

18/06/2021

New episode alert! I had a great chat with Karum Cooper, aka Webmoms, promoter at Burn It Down Festival and agent at BYP!

Hello and welcome to another episode of We Didn't Know How Good We Had It. This week I am joined by on of the UK music scenes most hard working people, Karum Cooper. Karum is one of the organisers of Burn It Down Festival, runs BYP, plays guitar in Hypophora, and has recently poured a lot of time in...

15/06/2021

Head over to shop.fightbacklager.com and use the code HGWHI to get £10 off any Fightback Sampling pack! Thanks to Fightback Lager for their support of the podcast!

12/06/2021

Amazing message from our friends at Music Venue Trust. Give it a read and help if you can!

Together we can help save all grassroots venues and bring back live music safely!

“DON’T FAIL US NOW” - A STATEMENT FROM MUSIC VENUE TRUST

On Monday the Prime Minister will give a statement outlining how we move forward with the government road-map on lifting restrictions. This 30 minute speech has the potential to create enormous optimism within the grassroots music venue sector. Dependent on public health factors, and the government’s approach to them, this announcement could finally kick-start the process of reviving live music. Regrettably, we also have to acknowledge that the announcement runs an equal risk of undoing 16 months of work by tens of thousands of people to Save Our Venues UNLESS the government carefully manages any decision to delay reopening. Failure to take immediate action to support the sector could tip many hundreds of grassroots music venues into the abyss.

Throughout this pandemic Music Venue Trust has worked closely with central government and its departments and agencies to protect the grassroots music sector. We have been grateful for the support and funding that has been allocated but have to remind the government that the systems to allocate it and distribute it have created a number of issues. Many venues were left out of support and others are still awaiting payments they should have received months ago.

The issue is not simply about a delay in re-opening or lifting restrictions. It may on the surface look like a short and manageable pause. But there is no provision in place to bridge the resultant funding gap should this occur. Without some certainty on exactly when grassroots music venues can start trading at full capacity again the majority of the sector, already barely surviving on life support, could flat line unless the government acts swiftly to announce the financial support needed.

This is not an exaggeration; with no funding in place to mitigate any delay in reopening we will see mass evictions and foreclosures by landlords and creditors who ran out of patience a long time ago. The risk of business closures, widespread redundancies and the decimation of our sector is as real now as it was in April 2020.

Through the incredible work, support and amazing resilience of all those that work in venues, artists, music fans, local councils and central government we have survived everything this pandemic has thrown at us. We are still here.

When the Prime Minister addresses the nation on Monday it will be the most important 30 minutes in the entire history of our sector. The government has the tools it needs to avert a disaster, whatever decisions it needs to make. It has already allocated an additional £300 million to support the cultural sector; the Prime Minister or the Culture Secretary can swiftly announce that this money will be immediately released to tackle the challenges caused by any delay to reopening. They can ensure confidence in key stakeholders, landlords, freeholders, breweries, suppliers, with a clear statement that they won’t let grassroots music venues go to the wall.

15 months ago, Music Venue Trust set out to Save Our Venues and Reopen Every Venue Safely. We need the UK Prime Minister and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to do the right thing on Monday: Give us the certainty the sector needs that that mission can be completed.

Don’t fail us now.

Mark Dayvd, CEO – Music Venue Trust

11/06/2021

Have you checked out this weeks episode yet? Featuring S T Manville and Thomas Peckett of the incredible Blakfish!

https://anchor.fm/hgwhi/episodes/We-Didnt-Know-How-Good-We-Had-It-Sam-Manville--Thomas-Peckett---Blakfish-e12fd1a

08/06/2021

This weeks episode is something special. I have the honour of catching up with S T Manville and Thomas Peckett of the mighty Blakfish! We chatted about the early days of the band, how much they remember about touring, talk about some bands, and learn that driving a barge isn't as glamorous as it sounds.

Episode available 9am Friday!

29/05/2021

I have decided to start a Patreon account for if any of you would like to support the podcast and help it grow!

All funds raised will be used to buy new recording equipment, and merchandise in the future!

Thank you if you join!

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25/05/2021

New episode with Matt Reynolds of the unstoppable Haggard Cat is out on Friday!

23/05/2021

1000 plays! I’m incredibly humbled that this thing I started to keep myself sane and catch up with my music friends I’ve missed for so long has gotten to this point. I have a busy week of recording episodes coming up and next weeks guest is someone who I admire a hell of a lot and I’m very very lucky to call a good friend.

Thanks again for all of your support, it really does mean a hell of a lot ❤️

21/05/2021

The new episode is out now! Have a listen to a great chat with Tom Hudson of Magick Mountain and Pulled Apart By Horses!

Big shout out to Music Venue Trust!

Hello and welcome to episode 10 of We Didn't Know How Good We Had It! From now on we will be partnering with the Music Venue Trust to bring their message and fantastic work to the forefront. This week I am joined by one of my musical heroes, Tom Hudson of Pulled Apart By Horses & Magick Mountain. To...

20/05/2021

Sneak peak into tomorrow’s episode with Tom Hudson of Pulled Apart By Horses and Magick Mountain!! Available from 9am UK time Friday 21st.

19/05/2021

Happy Birthday to my first ever guest George Gadd!!

Have a great day!

Hello and welcome to the very first episode of We Didn't Know How Good We Had It. On this episode I chat with Nottingham based Singer-Songwriter George Gadd. We discuss how attending University in Birmingham helped shape his musical journey and we have an incredibly candid chat about one of his favo...

15/05/2021

We're on Twitter! Come hang, send bands, be nice x

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14/05/2021

Episode 9 is up now!

Check out the amazing chat I had with Guy & Jon of Reuben!

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Welcome to We Didn't Know How Good We Had It. The podcast where we delve deep into bands that are no longer together, and venues we have sadly lost. Each week we have a special guest pick their favourite artists and we have a big nostalgia trip and highlight the troubles musicians face when they los...

13/05/2021

Quick teaser for tomorrow’s episode! I had a great time chatting with Jon and Guy of the mighty Reuben about the band starting, the great aldershot scene featuring Hundred Reasons, how much West End Centre means to them, and found out that Jamie Lenman once got snitched on by Kerrang!

Episode available from 9am UK time on Friday!

09/05/2021

Busy editing this weeks episode and realised that were closing in on 500 plays on the Podcast. Just wanted to take a second to thank all of the guests so far, and all of you for listening. What started out as something to keep me sane and reignite my love of music has gotten bigger than I can have hoped.

I cannot wait for you to hear this weeks episode. It’s absolutely huge! Announcement at 9am on Tuesday ❤️

07/05/2021

The new episode is out now! Featuring a birthday boy with the name James of ! James’ passion for music is something I really admire and being able to experience even an ounce of this during our chat was a pleasure! Make sure you check out Mutes new album ‘Dreams Of Being Cornered’ out on now!

30/04/2021

The new episode is out now! Featuring Thom from midlands noise merchants God Damn!

Available here —> https://anchor.fm/hgwhi

23/04/2021

This weeks episode is available on all streaming services now! This week I chat with Damien Sayell of The St. Pierre Snake Invasion about pretty much everything. It’s 1 hour 35 minutes of pure love for the bands Damien has chosen and I hope you enjoy!!

https://anchor.fm/hgwhi

16/04/2021

So happy for this episode to finally be out at 9am today! I owe these guys a lot, they are one of be best and nicest bands in the world and it was a pleasure to have all 4 of them together on my screen!
I hope you enjoy the episode!

14/04/2021

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Listen to We Didn't Know How Good We Had It on Spotify. Welcome to We Didn't Know How Good We Had It. The podcast where we delve deep into bands that are no longer together, and venues we have sadly lost. Each week we have a special guest pick their favourite artists and we have a big nostalgia trip...

13/04/2021

On this weeks episode I chat with a great bunch of lads, Samoans. They have some strong words to those who close down our venues for personal gain, and we find out how long Calvin can survive on crisps alone.

Episode available Friday from 9am so hit the subscribe button on your desired streaming service!

12/04/2021

Another episode announcement tomorrow from 9am over on Instagram!

What has been your favourite episode so far?

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09/04/2021

New episode with Yr Poetry is out now!!

Hello and welcome to another episode of We Didn't Know How Good We Had it. This week I had a fantastic catch up with Alexei and Junior of Yr Poetry. We spoke about the beginnings of Johnny Foreigner, finding out musicians actually like Guns n Roses, and how important an affordable creative space can...

06/04/2021

Sneak peak of this weeks episode with Junior and Alexei of Yr Poetry and Johnny Foreigner!

02/04/2021

New episode with Peaks is out now on Acast, Anchor, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

I had a fantastic chat with Ben and we could have gone on for about 4 hours with his passion for music!

Check out Ben’s music here - https://peakspeakspeaks.bandcamp.com/music

As always, thanks for listening and support your local venues!

Hello and welcome to another episode of We Didn't Know How Good We Had It. This week I chatted with Ben Forrester, formally of Bad Grammar and currently releasing music under Peaks, and had a great insight into some of our favourite acts, how his close family helped guide his musical tastes and how....

30/03/2021

New episode of the podcast with Ben Forrester aka Peaks out on Friday on all good streaming services!

23/03/2021

Have you listened to our first episode yet? Available on all good podcast streaming services now!

23/03/2021

23/03/2021