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Andrew Marston with the Worcester busker spotted by Billy Joel鈥檚 former bassist

Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music from Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

鈥 Meeting the Worcester busker off to perform in New York after being spotted by Billy Joel鈥檚 former bassist.

鈥 With the Redditch group, who held a three-day gig, raising thousands for a Polish charity.

鈥 Catching up with Worcester鈥檚 Wandering Hearts, who鈥檝e also starred in Once and Kinky Boots on London鈥檚 West End.

鈥 Live music from Malvern鈥檚 Lewis Boulton Trio (who used to teach Ancient Hebrew at the University of Worcester).

2 hours

Music Played

  • Robinson-Stone

    Bye Bye

  • Aymee Weir

    Weight

  • Claire Boswell

    Four Days

  • Interviewed

    • Poppy WS

      Someone Else

    • Poppy WS

      Bella (Live at 麻豆社 Hereford & Worcester)

  • Andy Tyler & The Oohz

    Halo

  • In the Gig Guide

    • Tyler Massey

      Clarity

  • In session

    • The Lewis Boulton Trio

      Not Okay (Live at Gordon Bennett's, Hereford)

    • The Lewis Boulton Trio

      Superman (Live at Gordon Bennett's, Hereford)

  • Sunjay

    Love You Like A Man

  • Under A Banner

    Impossible Day

  • Gibney Jeys Dobson & Mann

    Henley's After Party

  • Jakey Boy Hughes

    Hearts On Our Sleeves

    • Everybody On The Shore.
  • Runrummer

    Soul Wrinkles

  • Artist of the Week

    • The Wandering Hearts

      Biting Through The Wires

      • Decca.
  • In the Gig Guide

    • Will Killeen

      In the Gig Guide

  • DASTARDS

    The Passenger

    • Stretch.
  • Whiskey River

    Hey, Good Lookin'

  • Groove Diggers

    Like A Funny Old Thing

Busking

A busker, from Worcester, has landed herself a gig in New York after a video of her performing with Seal was spotted by Billy Joel's former bassist.

25-year-old Poppy WS secured the gig in Greenwich Village after Larry Russell came across her videos online.

In session

This week's live session comes from an artist who regularly performs around the West Midlands and South Wales.

Starting off life in a heavy rock band, Malvern's Lewis Boulton is now one of the bluesiest performers in our area.

When not out gigging, Lewis works in education and is an expert in Ancient Hebrew!

鈥淏lues as it鈥檚 supposed to be delivered - with great musicianship, catchy songs and full of light!鈥 - Andrew Marston.

麻豆社 Music Introducing in Hereford

This month's sessions come from Gordon Bennett's, in Hereford, which has been championing bands since being taken over by Robert Bennett in May 2016.

The venue has been hosting free music nights every Friday and Saturday, from 9pm, showcasing the best local talent.

Artist of the Week

This week's Artist of the Week is band with one of the quickest rises to fame in the business.

The Wandering Hearts formed just three years ago in Tim鈥檚 home.

During their second session together they uploaded a rough recording to SoundCloud and within 30 minutes they found a manager who landed them a record deal with Decca!

Tim, who's originally from Droitwich, has also starred in Once and Kinky Boots on London's West End.

Fundraising gig

The biggest Polish charity fundraiser came to Redditch last weekend, featuring three days of live music.

WOSP - the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity - raises millions, every year, for pediatric and geriatric hospital wards in Poland.

Charity fundraising听events take place all over the world and, at the Mettis Sports Centre, a group of volunteers got together听to put on a weekend full of music.

Features

  • In the news: Worcester to receive part of 拢20m for "creativity and festivals".
  • In the gig guide: What's on in Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

麻豆社 Music Introducing in Kidderminster

Our next recording session will take place on Sunday, 27 January at Kidderminster College.

The venue, which has made a name for itself as being the national HQ of the government-funded MAS Records scheme, is supported by Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Ricky Wilson (Kaiser Chiefs) and Karl Hyde (Underworld).

We'll be bringing along handpicked musicians from Herefordshire and Worcestershire to record their live sessions for broadcast.

They've all uploaded their tracks to the听麻豆社 Music Introducing Uploader听- but didn't know they were being considered for this incredible opportunity!

This free event, which is open to everybody, kicks off at 1pm and you're more than welcome to turn up anytime until 5pm.

Broadcast

  • Sun 20 Jan 2019 18:00

Bewdley's Becky Hill to play Worcester show

Bewdley's Becky Hill to play Worcester show

The two-time BRIT-winner's homecoming show sold out in minutes.

麻豆社 Introducing at Malvern

麻豆社 Introducing at Malvern

Highlights from our 麻豆社 Introducing acts performing at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

Making Music Abroad

Making Music Abroad

After playing at Glastonbury, why Worcester's Gaby Kettle built a new life in Brussels.

Is Bromyard's Nozstock festival back?

Is Bromyard's Nozstock festival back?

Into The Valley is back, hosting hundreds of acts over two days at Rowden Paddocks.

Festivals

Festivals

The biggest music events in Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

Gigs

Gigs

Chloe Mogg's daily list of live music.

History

History

Tales of epic gigs and local legends.

Masterclass

Masterclass

Our top tips for new musicians.

Sessions

Sessions

The best live performances since 2005.

'Robert Plant is a celebrity customer'

'Robert Plant is a celebrity customer'

The musical treasure trove in Kidderminster is home to more than 400,000 records.