Steve Pretty is best known as bandleader of internationally-renowned brass pioneers Hackney Colliery Band (‘one of the greatest live bands that we have in this country’ BBC Radio 2), but he is also a composer, performer and podcaster with an enduring fascination with what music is, where it comes from, and why it even exists in the first place.
He explores these questions and more on his podcast for the musically curious, Steve Pretty On The Origin of the Pieces (‘Wide-ranging and insightful’ Guardian), which promises to ‘help you to hear, understand or just enjoy music in new ways’.
And for this live podcast show, he will be joined by special guests Guy Pratt, Robin Ince and Theon Cross.
Whether you’re a musical novice, a seasoned professional, or just a curious shower singer, this unique evening of music, entertainment and enlightening chat will leave you ‘better informed and happier about the world’ WhatsOnStage.
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Posted today, the highly anticipated interview featuring renowned YouTube personality, producer, music educator, and multi-instrumentalist Rick Beato as he sits down with David Gilmour. On his YouTube channel, Beato is known for conducting interviews with an array of notable musicians spanning various genres of music. Nearly two months ago, Rick shared a video explaining the challenges of securing an interview with an artist of David’s caliber, and deeming it highly unlikely. However, it appears that David has taken notice, and agreed to meet with Rick while recently on tour in New York City, performing five sold out shows at Madison Square Garden as part of his Luck and Strange tour. The interview took place the day after the final performance, on November 10th.
In this interview, David discusses his latest solo album Luck and Strange, sharing insights into its creation and the stories behind the music. David also dives into his creative process, legendary guitar tone, and the evolution of his sound and singing from Pink Floyd to the present day. This will no doubt be a delight and please fans of both Pink Floyd and David’s solo work. You can check out the interview here:
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Gary Kemp, known for his roles as guitarist and frontman in Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets and guitarist for Spandau Ballet, has revealed that his third solo album, named This Destination, will be released on January 31, 2025, through East …Continue reading →
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Marc Brickman has a long-standing association with Pink Floyd that began in 1980 when he was brought on last minute to design the lighting for The Wall concerts. He continued to collaborate with the band during their 1987 and 1994 tours and has maintained a working relationship with David Gilmour, including designing the lighting for David’s recent Luck and Strange tour, which is the main focus of this podcast episode.
In this episode of Geezers Of Gear hosted by lighting industry vet Marcel Fairbairn, Marc elaborates on his innovative “paint by light” technology used on David Gilmour’s latest tour and shares insights about his experiences working alongside David, plus more. It’s a great interview with Marc, who is a legend in the live touring industry. We highly recommend you check it out, you can watch here:
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David Gilmour has made his return to US airwaves for the first time since 2016, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night, November 7th.
David performed “Dark and Velvet Nights” to promote his latest album, Luck and Strange. This performance aligns with the last shows of his current tour, taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Update: Watch David join Jimmy Fallon for a conversation about Luck and Strange, plus more. Also, watch as David and The Roots perform “Dark and Velvet Nights” with The Webb Sisters, Louise Marshall and Romany Gilmour:
David Gilmour Addresses The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz Synchronization Rumor
David Gilmour and The Roots: Dark and Velvet Nights | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The National Youth Theatre is a pioneering youth arts charity engaging thousands of young people aged 11- 30 around the UK every year in their creative and personal development. This year, to raise vital funds for bursaries and free opportunities, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain is hosting the Greatest Gift Auction where you can bid on unique items and experiences. Included in the auction lots are a framed and autographed pair of hand-finished screen-printed 1970 Star Head Remo drumheads by Nick Mason CBE of Pink Floyd, along with ten signed vinyl records and a pair of signed drumsticks. Visit https://www.nyt.org.uk and bid now. Auction closes November 26th.
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David Gilmour and his ‘Luck and Strange’ band will be featured on Later… with Jools Holland. The Webb Sisters (who sing BV’s with David) have previously shared some ‘behind the scenes’ video on social media during the time David and band, with Romany Gilmour, filmed their segment for Jools’ new series, which took place before the six-night run of shows at the Royal Albert Hall earlier this month. We were unsure as to when the actual episode would air. The air date has now been confirmed for this Saturday, November 2nd, at 10:25 PM on BBC Two. Afterwards, the entire episode will be available on the BBC iPlayer to re-watch. The episode description reveals:
Later… with Jools Holland returns for a brand new series, filmed at Alexandra Palace Theatre in North London, with a rich mix of live music and chat. In this third episode, Jools welcomes legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist David Gilmour to perform a couple of songs from his latest number one album Luck & Strange, including Between Two Points, which features vocals from his daughter Romany Gilmour.
Returning from Melbourne, Australia are punk rockers Amyl & the Sniffers, led by frontwoman Amy Taylor who brings an infections energy and sharp wit to the floor. They give a high-voltage performance of a couple of tracks from their latest album, Cartoon Darkness.
Over 30 years since they last performed on the show, 80s icons The The return, led by original and constant member Matt Johnson. They perform a new song inspired by the grave of 18th century poet William Blake, which is taken from their first album in 24 years, Ensoulment. Jools also chats to Matt Johnson about his career and a certain piano solo Jools performed on the classic The The song, Uncertain Smile.
Completing the line-up and both making their debut on the show are two artists of contrasting musical styles. The first is singer-songwriter Dhruv who was born in London, raised in Singapore and is of Indian heritage. Dhruv performs his track Tragedy from his debut album Private Blizzard. The second debutante is South African hip-hop tour de force Moonchild Sanelly, who has collaborated with the likes of Gorillaz, Ghetts and Self Esteem and steps forward with her new song Do My Dance from her upcoming album, Full Moon.
The first two episodes of this series are available on BBC iPlayer and feature performances from Blossoms, Cymande, Gurriers, JADE, Jerron Paxton, Laura Marling, Nubya Garcia, Roger Taylor, Manic Street Preachers, MØ, and Nia Smith.
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David Gilmour is featured on the covers of two magazines out this month: the November edition of Guitar Player and the December issue of Guitar World. While there isn’t much info on the Guitar Player issue, going off the cover it seems to focus on his guitar work from the latest album, Luck and Strange. On the other hand, Guitar World includes a fresh interview with David, with GW reflecting on his entire solo discography, guitar highlights included! You can order both of these issues by clicking this link. At the time of publishing this article, the latest Guitar Player isn’t yet available at the site, but do keep checking back!
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This week, David Gilmour wrapped up a highly praised six-night sold-out run at London’s Royal Albert Hall, following a similar successful run at Circus Maximus in Rome, promoting his UK #1 album, ‘Luck and Strange.’ The band are now off to Los Angeles for a concert at the Intuit Dome next Friday, followed by three nights at the legendary Hollywood Bowl and a five night run at the renowned Madison Square Garden in New York City, visit our Luck and Strange 2024 Tour Room for dates and ticket links.
A standout moment of the Rome and London performances have been ‘Between Two Points,’ a stunning reinterpretation of The Montgolfier Brothers’ 1999 track, featuring Romany Gilmour on lead vocals and harp. The song has been remixed by Gus Unger-Hamilton of alt-J, infusing it with a captivating electro vibe centered around the refrain, ‘They’re right, you’re wrong.’ It’s quite an interesting remix, and you can listen here:
David Gilmour featuring Romany Gilmour - Between Two Points (Gus alt-J Remix)
Guy Pratt will be a guest on Steve Pretty’s live podcast show, taking place on November 30th at Wilton’s Music Hall in London. 
