On the 30th of September I hosted an online launch party for my new album, Homeworking. I played tracks from the album for the first time, told the stories behind the songs and spoke to Minnie Birch and Laurence Saunders about creativity. You can catch up with the show on youtube now
Thanks to everybody who came along to the first Improv Wolves gig last week, and to The Light House for being such fantastic hosts.
Photo by Arun Kapur
A new night, a new group! This Friday the 29th of July Improv Wolves will make their debut at Light House Media Centre in Wolverhampton, which is a really wonderful venue.
This first show features Matt Dibbens, Robert Lane (that’s me), Laurence Saunders and Lee Goodall. We’ll be making up brand new comedy sketches from audience suggestions.
As far as I can tell this is quite a new thing in Wolverhampton. If it goes well we plan to do more shows and introduce more of the fantastic performers we know.
Here’s the ticket link for the show on Friday
The latest episode of Robert’s podcast features Pete Strauss, Exec Producer at BBC Studios Audio
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Sam Liddicott is doing a great series of articles about Paul McCartney ahead of Macca’s 80th birthday and asked me to share some of my thoughts about Paul and his influence On me…
As a songwriter yourself, how important has Paul McCartney been? What is it about his talent and innovation that resonates with you?
This is a hard question to answer, because it would be like trying to explain how important cellular respiration has been in my life. I’ll try and give a less obvious example I was thinking about recently. After The Beatles split, the first several albums Paul put out were not massively successful, with one even being restructured after rejection by the record label. What must that have felt like to an artist who, up until then, had been met with complete success in his recording career? His response: keep making music. Keep writing songs. Very inspiring.
Read the full thing on Sam’s blog https://www.musicmusingsandsuch.com/musicmusingsandsuch/2022/5/16/feature-paul-mccartney-at-eighty-paul-mccartney-and-me-the-interviews-robert-lane
On the latest episode of his podcast Robert talks to Alex Nicholson-Evans about her journey from using the Yellow Pages to book DJs as a 13 year old to creating and running Birmingham Wine Weekend, Birmingham Cocktail Weekend and Birmingham Restaurant Festival.
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Thanks Moths and Giraffes for this lovely feature on Pass the Day
“The mix perfectly showcases each aspect of Robert Lane’s arrangement, giving every element its own space whilst keeping his voice front and centre.”
On the latest episode of his podcast Robert talks to writer and filmmaker Mark Bowsher
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Just wanted to do a big shout out to some of the radio presenters who have played Pass the Day so far. Much appreciated!
Jane Clayton on West Norfolk Radio
Gary Hazlehurst What the Folk is That? On Stafford FM
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Wayne Moseley Beautiful Freak Show Big City Radio
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Dr.Bones and Mike 1 in Five New Music Saturday
https://www.newmusicsaturday.com
Gowan Clews Gowan's Variety Show Hayes FM
Jason Forest The Milk Bar Podcast episode 663
Interview and preview of the song’s video
https://fb.watch/cbQUNRGadV/
Richard Fryer Eclectic Selection show on Future radio
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Adrian Goldberg Adventures in Music Brum Radio
https://bit.ly/3x17EBr
Pete Steel Brum Radio A List
https://bit.ly/3r1ZVPy
Neil March Trust the Doc
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Neil Vessey The Folk Pilot Deal Radio
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Neil King Along the Tracks Blues and Roots Radio
Robert will be supporting Tom Speight at Neighbourhood Sessions in Beckenham on the 13th of May
Robert talks to singer songwriter Iona Lane (no relation) ahead of the release of her new album Hallival. They discuss songwriting and recording, the beauty of jobs outside of music and the hardest parts of being an independent musician.
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On the latest episode of his podcast Robert talks to writer and director Richard Miller about filmmaking and his recent feature Repeat starring Charlotte Ritchie, Tom England and Nina Wadia
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On the latest episode of my podcast I discuss a recent news story that might affect all creatives. I also ponder whether social media networks are our friends or if they are taking advantage of our creativity...
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My new song Sick of Me is out now! Please take a listen, like share and all that good stuff. Thanks!
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On the latest episode of his podcast Robert chats to writer, producer and director Robert Valentine
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The Folk and Acoustic Show with Chris Denerley 12th January
Beyond Radio – Based in Lancaster, UK.
Gowan’s Variety Show 18th January
Hayes FM 91.8
Listen Again
https://www.mixcloud.com/Gowan/18-january-2022-gowans-variety-show-music-fun-games-comedy-rock-folk-pop/
Along The Tracks Blues and Roots Radio 21st January (and again on Wednesday 26th January at 4pm)
Blues and Roots Radio
Russ Evans EasyListening show this Sunday 23rd Jan
Ridge Radio UK
https://www.mixcloud.com/RussEvans/russ-evans-music-show-23rd-january-2022-on-ridge-radio-uk/?fbclid=IwAR1g6p-w-vYm4z_9plvJtxbk3y5bCxS-_Co2C3GcqV7ibAsR4lpdVELf-20
Big Sound Machine with Martin Lumsden
Wednesday 19th January
Listen Again
https://www.mixcloud.com/365radio/martin-lumsden-martin-lumsden/?fbclid=IwAR2-TuzTbXlu3cs0awLQmDb59WWvHldo9nPVSooGr5i2fbz6IMtm8CPbTek