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Xan Phillips Presents... Lou Brown
When at one end of the spectrum Elton John is saying "Songwriters today are pretty awful" it's reassuring to know there is one Dorset composer who is "a very unique special talent."The praise is given by Clive Gregson, an Englishman who is making a living penning songs in Nashville – the home of song writing. He's just produced Lou Brown's second album 'Calm the rising Waters' and added some Tennessee sparkle to her latest collection of songs. Lou has the ability pick serious moments from people's lives and transform them into beautiful and poignant songs. In this edition of Xan Phillips presents… we report from Mr Kyps in Poole, where Lou launched her album. She took to the stage six weeks after a very serious operation and was joined by Clive for a night of celebration in front of family, friends and fans. Also in this show there is more new music from the UK’s south including a couple of new tracks by Isle of Wight legends The Bees, the latest release from the acclaimed cellist Emily Burridge, plus Thomas Tantrum, Timshel, Nick Tann, Mutant Vinyl, Doyle and the Fourfathers, Archive and even the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. |
Shows by Xan Phillips
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An interview with Badly Drawn Boy and tracks from the south's best songwriters
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Featuring an interview with Archive singer Dave Pen
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Xan talks with Scottish songwriter and singer, Jackie Leven about his career.
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Field Music join Xan to discuss their 'intelligent pop' music.
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Xan discusses the "very unique special talent" of singer/song-writer Lou Brown.
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Xan Phillips discovers a seven day period in Southampton full of new music.
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Tea and a Slice of Horror - with zombie film-makers Andy Phelps and Jake Hawkins.
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...One of the hardest working bands in the UK
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The full stage production of "Look Out!"
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Xan Phillips talks to cycling musician Richard Durrant.
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Xan meets a double motorbike world champion who is turning his hand to rock singing.
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Xan sits down with UK synth pop act Scarlet Soho.
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Xan Phillips meets We Are Bodies...
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About Xan Phillips
As a radio presenter Xan Phillips enjoys interviewing, specialist music shows and giving new musicians a wider audience. In his shows for Playido.com he'll be adding all three strands together.
Based in the centre of the UK’s south coast Xan is surrounded by a great song writing scene. So you should expect an eclectic mix: from musicians passing through on tour to locals planning to break out into the wider world.
When he’s not thinking about music Xan is a writer, publisher and photographer.
Based in the centre of the UK’s south coast Xan is surrounded by a great song writing scene. So you should expect an eclectic mix: from musicians passing through on tour to locals planning to break out into the wider world.
When he’s not thinking about music Xan is a writer, publisher and photographer.
