Show - 003 Dramarama - John Easdale - Lead Singer & one of the founding members

This episode we are speaking with one of the founding members and the lead singer John Easdale of Dramarama. John was kind enough to drop by our studio to talk about the history of the band, the break-up and the reforming of the band, how drugs played a part in his life, what it’s like having Bruce Springsteen open for you and his love of music. Dramarama has been around since the mid 80s and has had such hits as, Last Cigarette, Wonderamaland, Haven’t Got A Clue, Everybody Dies, Scenario, Some Crazy Dame and the biggest that is still played everywhere: Anything Anything!  If you haven’t heard of Dramarama, or even if you have, you are in for a real treat.

SHOW NOTES:

This was our very first show we recorded. We did do the bonus round with John at the end of the interview, although, we weren’t giving out any prizes at the time because it didn’t hit us. Don’t worry John, we will send you your prize!

The bands new album was suppose to be released in 2019 (as John mentions in the interview) but unfortunately, it has been delayed, so check their site in early 2020 for updated information, In the meantime, you can check out Dramarama’s new songs:

It’s Only Money: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-only-money-single/1441600270

&

Swamp Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/swamp-song-single/1440844894

Plus look for the new Dramarama album Color TV out now!!

Anything Anything official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azj_AjdNWwY

See the episode of VH1 Bands Reunited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2D84FRgT6U

Last Cigarette video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT3EL_0QaqI

Will Work For Food video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqBjG2PnFTQ

John playing Up To Here at the Light of Day Benefit Concert in 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vD1i_BwtKQ

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dramarama/180451141993606

Instagram: dramramatheband

The official website: http://dramarama.us/dramaramanew/2018/

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Show - 002 Attention all Kinks fans - this show is with Andrew Sandoval who compiled the new Kinks 50th anniversary box set - Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)!

This show we are talking to Andrew Sandoval who’s latest project was compiling the newly released Kinks 50th Anniversary Box set of Arthur (or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire). Andrew talks about the concept of the album, what it was like working with Ray & Dave Davies, all the bonus material that is included in the new box and so much more.

We also talk to Andrew about playing and going on tour with Dave Davies along with Andrews radio show: Come To the Sunshine. Plus working at Rhino Records and his project with the Everly Brothers. Plus how he became the manger of the Monkees!

And of course, Andrews plays the Bonus Round for a fabulous prize!

SHOW NOTES:

See what “goodies” are inside the new Kinks “Arthur” box set - check out the “unboxing” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQhDF_T2JkM

Check out the new Kinks 50th Anniversary Edition of Arthur Or the Decline And Fall of the British Empire. You can find the Deluxe Box set and all versions at Amazon or support your local music store by ordering from them.

https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Decline-Fall-British-Empire/dp/B07X148V3H/ref=asc_df_B07X148V3H/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385587019657&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10909756177207765566&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031096&hvtargid=pla-1025080558552&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78306655626&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385587019657&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10909756177207765566&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031096&hvtargid=pla-1025080558552

Check out Andrew’s website: http://cometothesunshine.com/

Follow Andrew on twitter @cometothesun

 Check out his Podcast on Podomatic – Come To The Sunshine - https://cometothesunshine.podomatic.com/

 Andrews book: The Monkees – The Day-By-Day Story of the 60’s Pop Sensation - https://www.amazon.com/Monkees-Day-Day-Story-Sensation/dp/1592233724

 A special thanks to Elliot Kendal, Film and Music Promotion

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RITA WILDE, ANDREW SANDOVAL & CW WEST

The Kinks - Arthur box set - check out the episode to hear how Andrew worked with Ray & Davies putting this whole thing together!

SPOILER ALERT - andrew did win the bonus round and received this fine prize - a 1987 unused Monkees “crew” backstage pass.

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