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Which local legends are up for an award? Lamsie talks to Sam from GAVO
Today on the Pure Local Extra show, Kym was joined by Joe Kelly and Shiftypop (Sarah). As usual, they talked about themselves, their music and anything in between. Our guests Joe and Sarah are not new to Newport City Radio, Sarah had come as a guest around 10 years ago and Joe used to volunteer here. Joe Kelly describes himself as an ‘itinerant blues singer’. His songs range from blues and […]
THE ICICLE WORKS at Acapela, Pentyrch, Cardiff Taking their name from a short science fiction story by Frederik Pohl called ‘The Day The Icicle Works Closed’ the band released four acclaimed albums in the ‘80s with songwriter and frontman Ian McNabb releasing over twenty albums since 1993, working with The Waterboys, Ringo Starr, Neil Young and Peter Buck amongst others.Last year, Liverpool legend McNabb and Chris Layhe decided to reunite […]
Calling All Art Lovers... Here’s some heartwarming news to brighten your day. In Newport, a group of talented young pupils from Undy Primary School and Pill Primary School are proving that creativity knows no bounds. They’ve teamed up with local charity Raven House Trust to bring an explosion of color, imagination, and positive vibes to the organization’s space. And the secret ingredient? A little guidance from a professional artist! These […]
Pyrogaric at Planet Rock's Rock Stock Festival If you like music and you like it a bit loud, where were you on the weekend? You’d be forgiven if you were somewhere listening to music, but if you weren’t at the Rock Stock Festival in Porthcawl last Saturday (Nov 30th,) then you would have missed out.As mentioned, last weekend saw a lot of action in Trecco Bay, as touring bands and […]
Aled Hughes and Tony Fitz joined Kym for a chat on the Pure Local Extra show Today on the Pure Local Extra show was Tony Fitz and Aled Hughes. They spoke a little bit about themselves and their music.Firstly, we discussed what they’d been up to recently. As for Aled, it had been a little bit since he last came in as he had come in for a chat before. […]
"Hooked on the Blues: Colin Palmer Catches Samantha Fish’s Bulletproof Tour in Cardiff" With not a rod in sight, Colin Palmer lands a rather splendid Samantha Fish! Now based in New Orleans, this Kansas City native returns to Cardiff on October 8th as part of her Bulletproof tour. Speaking from Los Angeles ahead of her UK tour, Samantha Fish chatted to Colin Palmer. An award-winning singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist, […]
The Fierce Fight Against the Flood When heavy rains threatened to flood a home in Ynysddu, Newport, local residents became real-life heroes. As water levels rose dangerously, these community members jumped into action, grabbing brooms and buckets to get the water down a drain. Their efforts went beyond just protecting property—they gave neighbors hope and comfort during a challenging time. Thereasa Jones, whose house it was, said ‘"I'm always so […]
Dick Whittington Following last year’s record-breaking Beauty and the Beast, which welcomed over 27,000 attendees, this year’s magical tale of Dick Whittington promises to be even bigger, better, and bolder.Embark on a rags-to-riches journey with Dick Whittington and his clever sidekick, The Cat. Together, they’ll travel from Newport in search of fortune and friendship. But will their road to success be paved with gold, or will they encounter some unexpected […]
Kym was joined by Kori and Cole of Forsaken Duo for a chat about themselves Today on the Pure Local Extra show, Kym was joined by Kori and Cole the musical group ‘Forsaken Duo’. The duo is a dark country acoustic band duo known for their hauntingly atmospheric sound and raw, emotional storytelling. The duo features deep, gravelly vocals paired with acoustic guitars, creating a stripped-down yet powerful musical experience.The […]
Boots, Beats and Country Treats. Hey y'all....The 3rd annual South Wales Country Music Festival organised by Scott Lewis and held at Newport's Corn Exchange saw seven of the best country music artists performing in front of an enthusiastic crowd over the course of eight hours. With five stalls inside the venue and vendors of arts and crafts selected for their authentic country wares and relevance to the history of Nashville […]
