In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy speaks with Rob Clamp, a rising star in the folk music scene and an artist at the white hot edge of "loud folk". They discuss Rob's unique approach to fundraising through running, his experiences selling out shows, and the importance of community in music. Rob shares insights into his songwriting process, the significance of his song ' All Quiet on the Western Front'.

Rob is known for his unique sound and engaging performances, and his outstanding contributions to community causes. Rob ended up running about 150 kilometres in March this year for the Samaritans raising loads of money for this great cause. He also touches on the strong community support from his fans, which Andy suggests should be called the Clampons.

This was such a great episode to record, Rob's natural style and open nature allows us to explore the really heartfelt stories behind some of his greatest songs. I found new meaning in the song "Riverside' after discussing the origin of this great track and how important it was to Rob and his family.

You can reach out to Rob on line - www.https://www.robclampmusic.com

Live Music in the Podcast Studio

Rob treats us to a live acoustic version of his amazing song "All Quiet On the Western Front". Rob unlocks some of the stories associated with this song, and explains his deep personal connection to the First World War...

Also In This Episode

Andy and Rob discuss the differences between the music scenes in Germany and the UK, concluding that in Germany, the music scene offers more support for independent artists compared to the UK.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of being a touring musician and the importance of engaging with fans.

Rob discusses a great Folk My Life moment, involving the song "Who Shot JFK?" and the conspiracy theorists at a gig...

Rob's Musical Recommendations

The songs Rob selected to share with his playlist are in the list below...

From his own collection, he chose to recommend, The Riverside and Who Shot JFK?.

Rob's song choices from other artists for this list are

• Atlantic City - Bruce Springsteen
• I won't Back Down - Tom Petty
• American Girl - Tom Petty
• You only Love Once - Dave Clamp (Rob's brother)

I also included his latest single Running out of steam and the studio version of "All Quiet On The Western Front" on the playlist, because these were both songs Rob Discussed during the Podcast.

Rob Clamp Live

You can find our review of Rob's show at the The Water Rats here... Rob Clamp - Live at the Water Rats

There is such a wide landscape of music in Rob’s collection, if lyrics are your thing then this is a song book you can plug into, if stomping good festival-folk is where you are at, Rob has barrowloads of it. If it is tender finger style guitar you need in your life… you will not be disappointed.

Timings

00:00 Introduction to Folk My Life Podcast
00:47 Introducing Rob, The Loud Folk Artist
02:05 Running for a Cause: Rob's Unique Fundraising
04:36 The Joiners: A Milestone in Rob's Career
07:16 Building a Loyal Fanbase: The Clampons
09:00 Giving Back to the Community
10:40 Engaging Live Performances: A Folk Revival
13:11 Merchandise Evolution: Socks and CDs
17:28 Live Performance: All Quiet on the Western Front
22:04 The Story Behind the Song
31:33 Connecting Through Music: Running Out of Steam
31:57 Reflections on War and Music
36:14 The Folk Scene and Authenticity
40:07 Contrasting Music Industries: UK vs Germany
43:51 Curiosity in Music Audiences
46:22 The Journey of a Touring Musician
47:09 A Folk My Life Moment
49:51 Song Recommendations and Personal Favourites

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy speaks with Rob Clamp, a rising star in the folk music scene. They discuss Rob's unique approach to fundraising through running, his experiences selling out shows, and the importance of community in music. Rob shares insights into his songwriting process, the significance of his song ' All Quiet on the Western Front'.

Rob Clamp is known for his unique sound and engaging performances, and his outstanding contributions to community causes. Rob ended up running about 150 kilometres in March this year for the Samaritans raising loads of money for this great cause. He also touches on the strong community support from his fans, which Andy suggests should be called the Clampons.

This was such a great episode to record, Rob's natural style and open nature allows us to explore the really heartfelt stories behind some of his greatest songs. I found new meaning in the song "Riverside' after discussing the origin of this great track and how important it was to Rob and his family.

Live Music

Rob treats us to a live acoustic version of his amazing song "All Quiet On The Western Front". Rob unlocks some of the stories associated with this song, and explains his deep personal connection to the First World War...

Also in this episode.

Andy and Rob discuss the differences between the music scenes in Germany and the UK, concluding that in Germany, the music scene offers more support for independent artists compared to the UK.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of being a touring musician and the importance of engaging with fans.

Our Gig Review of Rob

You can find our review of Rob Clamp Live at The Water Rats here... Rob Clamp - Live at the Water Rats

In this engaging conversation, Christina Alden and Alex Patterson discuss their latest album 'Safe Travels', the challenges of balancing family life with their music career, and the creative process behind their songwriting. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences as parents and how these experiences influence their music.

Live Music

Christina and Alex perform three amazing songs from their collection, in the "Folk Cellar" under their home, the studio where most of their recent albums have been recorded.

Also in this episode...

We chat about "live illustrations" with music, and working with the artist Chris Riddell, on their recent tour.

Handmade merchandise and the importance of buying music and products direct from independent artists, to support their work.

The couple also reflects on the importance of live performances and audience connection, as well as the collaborative nature of their work. They conclude with recommendations for other artists and songs that inspire them.

Timings

00:00 Introduction to Folk My Life Podcast

06:28 The Personal Touch: Hand-Printed Albums and Merch

14:09 Live Music - Safe Travels

17:23 The Meaning Behind 'Safe Travels' Song

19:46 Navigating the Music Industry: Streaming and Support

23:27 Recording and Collaborating.

27:51 Collaborative Creativity in Music Production

30:14 The Significance of Home in Music

31:44 Live Music - Raven Yard

33:39 The Importance of writing organically and shaping the album.

35:01 Discussing Chris Ridell and Live Drawing with Music

40:16 Christina and Alex talk about Parenthood and Music

42:35 Preparing for baby number 2

43:25 Live Music - Etta's Song

46:40 Musical Influences and Recommendations

52:16 A 'Folk my life' moment...

55:42 Ending and Outro

This is a sneak peak of what is to come in the New Podcast from FolkMyLife.

The Full Episode will be available next Saturday so, like or follow us to be informed when the full episode is released.

In this engaging conversation, Christina and Alex Patterson discuss their latest album 'Safe Travels', the challenges of balancing family life with a music career, and the magic of live performances. They share personal stories about their songwriting process, the importance of original music, and the impact of streaming on musicians. The couple also reflects on their experiences as parents and the joy of collaborating with other artists, including live illustrator Chris Riddell. Their passion for music and storytelling shines through as they explore the themes of love, family, and creativity.

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy interviews Rachel Hill, a talented folk musician from Cambridge. As well as including a live recording of the song "We Move", they discuss Rachel's musical journey, from her early influences and songwriting experiences to her use of technology in music and the art of live performance with a loop station. Rachel shares her thoughts on busking, the importance of connecting with audiences, and her upcoming tours, including a special mention of her plans for a new album. The conversation highlights the emotional depth of Rachel's music and her unique approach to creating and performing.

You can connect with Rachel Hill via her website - https://www.rachelhillmusic.com

This is a sneak peak of what is to come in the New Podcast from FolkMyLife.

The Full Episode will be available next Saturday so, like or follow us to be informed when the full episode is released.

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy interviews Rachel Hill, a talented folk musician from Cambridge. As well as including a live recording of the song "We Move", they discuss Rachel's musical journey, from her early influences and songwriting experiences to her use of technology in music and the art of live performance with a loop station. Rachel shares her thoughts on busking, the importance of connecting with audiences, and her upcoming tours, including a special mention of her plans for a new album. The conversation highlights the emotional depth of Rachel's music and her unique approach to creating and performing.

You can connect with Rachel Hill via her website - https://www.rachelhillmusic.com

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, Andy interviews the talented folk artist Jennifer Reid. They discuss her unique approach to folk music, the significance of broadside ballads, and her recent tour in New Zealand. Jennifer shares her experiences of connecting with audiences, the importance of collaboration, and how she brings historical narratives to life through her performances. The conversation also touches on the humour found in folk music, the challenges of being a modern artist, and her upcoming album release.

You can find more information about Jenn's New Album, tour dates and ways to get in touch, including links to all her socials here.... https://www.jenniferballads.com

This is a sneak peak of what is to come in the New Podcast from FolkMyLife.

The Full Episode will be available next Saturday so, like or follow us to be informed when the full episode is released.

In this episode Andy talks to the talented folk artist Jennifer Reid. They discuss her unique approach to folk music, the significance of broadside ballads, and her recent tour in New Zealand.