Andy Roberts » Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me Andy Roberts, songwriter, singer and acoustic guitar player. Download music podcast, live streaming, videos and albums. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:13:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Copyright © Andy Roberts 2010 aroberts@gmail.com (Andy Roberts) aroberts@gmail.com (Andy Roberts) music 1440 http://andyroberts.me/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/andyroberts-podcast-rss.jpg Andy Roberts » Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me 144 144 Andy Roberts plays acoustic guitar or 12 string and sings mostly original songs in the contemporary British folk style with some covers. A weekly podcast, without any jingles or DJ style talkovers, but some background to the songs or news may be given. Each episode is less than 30 minutes or 30Mb. The indivudal songs and youTube videos from both the podcasts and live performance at Havering Foll Club etc can also be freely accessed from the website at andyroberts.me Andy Roberts, music, folk music, world music, folk songs, acoustic, guitar Andy Roberts Andy Roberts aroberts@gmail.com no no Episode 4 Loudon Wainwright Special http://andyroberts.me/podcast/episode-4-loudon-wainwright-special http://andyroberts.me/podcast/episode-4-loudon-wainwright-special#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:36:37 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me/?p=194 Continue reading →]]> Episode 4 of the weekly Andy Roberts podcast is dedicated to the songs of American singer songwriter and actor Loudon Wainwright.

I’ve been listening to and playing Loudon Wainwright songs pretty much since I first started playing guitar, some 30 odd years ago – the lyrics are so clever, poignant or funny and the tunes are powerful yet straightforward enough to learn, and in some quantity it turns out. Wondering hpw to mark out tonight’s podcast, which is at episode 4 already, I decided to feature my own interpretations of mostly Loudon Wainwright songs and in the end as it turned out, nothing but Loudon Wainwright songs except for a couple of bonus tracks on the live Ustream after the recording had been switched off.

So here is the podcast player and download link:

Subscribe to the podcast RSS feed using the url

http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast

Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-roberts/id378470885

You can also download the MP3 audio file which is 27.4Mb in size and 29 minutes 55 seconds in duration from this link

04 Andy Roberts Podcast Episode 4.mp3

There’s also a stored video file from the live broadcast over at Ustream.tv where the podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time

Episode 4 Podcast Loudon Wainwright Special, Podcast Episode 4 Loudon Wainwright Special packed full of Loudon Wainwright songs tonight aroberts on USTREAM...

Episode No 4 Video

Podcast Episode 4 Show Notes

Show notes and information for Podcast Episode 4 published on July 27th 2010.

First two songs on 12 string acoustic, remainder on 6 string guitar

All songs music and lyrics by Loudon Wainwright interpreted and arranged by Andy Roberts

  1. Muse Blues
  2. Drinking Song
  3. Be Careful There’s a Baby in the House
  4. Down Drinking at the Bar
  5. Thankyou Mister Hubble
  6. Motel Blues
  7. Unrequited to the nth degree
  8. Dead Skunk
  9. Say That You Love Me
Loudon Wainwright

Loudon Wainwright

]]> http://andyroberts.me/podcast/episode-4-loudon-wainwright-special/feed 0 00:01:01 Episode 4 of the weekly Andy Roberts podcast is dedicated to the songs of American singer songwriter and actor Loudon Wainwright. I've been listening to and ... Episode 4 of the weekly Andy Roberts podcast is dedicated to the songs of American singer songwriter and actor Loudon Wainwright. I've been listening to and playing Loudon Wainwright songs pretty much since I first started playing guitar, some 30 odd years ago - the lyrics are so clever, poignant or funny and the tunes are powerful yet straightforward enough to learn, and in some quantity it turns out. Wondering hpw to mark out tonight's podcast, which is at episode 4 already, I decided to feature my own interpretations of mostly Loudon Wainwright songs and in the end as it turned out, nothing but Loudon Wainwright songs except for a couple of bonus tracks on the live Ustream after the recording had been switched off. So here is the podcast player and download link: Subscribe to the podcast RSS feed using the url http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-roberts/id378470885 You can also download the MP3 audio file which is 27.4Mb in size and 29 minutes 55 seconds in duration from this link 04 Andy Roberts Podcast Episode 4.mp3 There's also a stored video file from the live broadcast over at Ustream.tv where the podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time Episode No 4 Video Podcast Episode 4 Show Notes Show notes and information for Podcast Episode 4 published on July 27th 2010. First two songs on 12 string acoustic, remainder on 6 string guitar All songs music and lyrics by Loudon Wainwright interpreted and arranged by Andy Roberts Muse Blues Drinking Song Be Careful There's a Baby in the House Down Drinking at the Bar Thankyou Mister Hubble Motel Blues Unrequited to the nth degree Dead Skunk Say That You Love Me [caption id="attachment_199" align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Loudon Wainwright"][/caption] podcast Andy Roberts no no Podcast Episode 3 – Laid Back Edition http://andyroberts.me/podcast/podcast-episode-3-laid-back-edition http://andyroberts.me/podcast/podcast-episode-3-laid-back-edition#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:29:20 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me/?p=177 Continue reading →]]> Podcast Episode 3 finds me just returned from a relaxing break down in Cornwall, and still feeling pretty mellow, so the atmosphere this week is more laid back than usual. There are two unfinished new songs which found their way into the podcast, and I’ve always described the live show as having “half finished songs, improvisations etc” which is something I’d like to be able to do more of as the podcast progesses. I feel that some of my most satisfying compositions have been created in the moment and then never repeated, but then again you;d have to wade through a fair amount of inferior material to get to the nuggets so it’s a difficult one to pull off on a recorded session.

Here’s the online podcast player for listening to Episode 3:

Subscribe to the podcast RSS feed using the url

http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast

Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-roberts/id378470885

You can also download the MP3 audio file which is 27.4Mb in size and 29 minutes 54 seconds in duration from this link

03 Andy Roberts Podcast Episode 3.mp3

There’s also a stored video file from the live broadcast over at Ustream.tv where the podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time

Episode No 3 Video

Podcast Episode 3 Show Notes

Show notes and information for Podcast Episode 3 published on July 20th 2010.

All songs were recorded using a 6 string acoustic Ibanez guitar

1) The Last Nail

Title: “The Last Nail”

Just a brief excerpt from the song, here played more slowly and in a higher key than the full song.

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts

Title song for the forthcoming Album provisionally called “The Last Nail” as well.

2) Untitled 1

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts

This song depicts a coastal path walk in Cornwall. There are some images to go with the song:

3) Untitled 2

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts

Something about taking shelter from the rain in a wooden summer house.

4) Now That I’m Living Here

Title: “Now That I’m Living Here”

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts

First published on The Andy Roberts Tapes

5) Redemption Song

Music and Lyrics by Bob Marley

6) Puddles

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts

First published on The Andy Roberts Tapes

7) When An Old Cricketer Leaves The Crease

Music and Lyrics by Roy Harper

]]> http://andyroberts.me/podcast/podcast-episode-3-laid-back-edition/feed 0 00:01:01 Podcast Episode 3 finds me just returned from a relaxing break down in Cornwall, and still feeling pretty mellow, so the atmosphere this week is ... Podcast Episode 3 finds me just returned from a relaxing break down in Cornwall, and still feeling pretty mellow, so the atmosphere this week is more laid back than usual. There are two unfinished new songs which found their way into the podcast, and I've always described the live show as having "half finished songs, improvisations etc" which is something I'd like to be able to do more of as the podcast progesses. I feel that some of my most satisfying compositions have been created in the moment and then never repeated, but then again you;d have to wade through a fair amount of inferior material to get to the nuggets so it's a difficult one to pull off on a recorded session. Here's the online podcast player for listening to Episode 3: Subscribe to the podcast RSS feed using the url http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-roberts/id378470885 You can also download the MP3 audio file which is 27.4Mb in size and 29 minutes 54 seconds in duration from this link 03 Andy Roberts Podcast Episode 3.mp3 There's also a stored video file from the live broadcast over at Ustream.tv where the podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time Episode No 3 Video Podcast Episode 3 Show Notes Show notes and information for Podcast Episode 3 published on July 20th 2010. All songs were recorded using a 6 string acoustic Ibanez guitar 1) The Last Nail Title: "The Last Nail" Just a brief excerpt from the song, here played more slowly and in a higher key than the full song. Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts Title song for the forthcoming Album provisionally called "The Last Nail" as well. 2) Untitled 1 Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts This song depicts a coastal path walk in Cornwall. There are some images to go with the song: 3) Untitled 2 Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts Something about taking shelter from the rain in a wooden summer house. 4) Now That I'm Living Here Title: "Now That I'm Living Here" Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts First published on The Andy Roberts Tapes 5) Redemption Song Music and Lyrics by Bob Marley 6) Puddles Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts First published on The Andy Roberts Tapes 7) When An Old Cricketer Leaves The Crease Music and Lyrics by Roy Harper podcast Andy Roberts no no Episode 2 – Summer Holidays Podcast http://andyroberts.me/podcast/episode-2-summer-holidays-podcast http://andyroberts.me/podcast/episode-2-summer-holidays-podcast#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:00:30 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me/?p=172 Continue reading →]]> Hello again, I hope you’re enjoying the summer, no matter what. And this week is for the summer holidays edition of the Andy Roberts Podcast – episode 2.

Here’s the online podcast player for listening to Episode 2:


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Subscribe to the podcast RSS feed using the url

http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast

Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-roberts/id378470885

You can also download the MP3 audio file which is around 27Mb in size and just under 30 minutes in duration from this link

02 Andy Roberts Podcast Episode 2.mp3

If you must, the full video file of the broadcast is available over at Ustream.tv where the live podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time

Episode No 2 Video

Podcast Episode 2 Show Notes

Show notes and information for Podcast Episode 2 published on broadcast July 13th and recorded on July 11th 2010.

There were 4 songs recorded during this show, 2 using a 12string acoustic guitar, one on the Chines 6 string and one tune on the Turkish Saz.

Mondura Dam

Title: “Mondura Dam”

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts, first released on Album 1

Mozambique – Bob Dylan

Title: Mozambique
Music and Lyrics by Bob Dylan and Jaques Levy, interpreted by Andy Roberts

Yellow Boat

Title: “Yellow Boat”

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts

Sitting On The Bank

Title: “Sitting On The Bank”

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts

Istankoy

Title: “Istankoy”

Music by Andy Roberts

]]> http://andyroberts.me/podcast/episode-2-summer-holidays-podcast/feed 0 00:01:01 Hello again, I hope you're enjoying the summer, no matter what. And this week is for the summer holidays edition of the Andy Roberts Podcast ... Hello again, I hope you're enjoying the summer, no matter what. And this week is for the summer holidays edition of the Andy Roberts Podcast - episode 2. Here's the online podcast player for listening to Episode 2: . . Subscribe to the podcast RSS feed using the url http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-roberts/id378470885 You can also download the MP3 audio file which is around 27Mb in size and just under 30 minutes in duration from this link 02 Andy Roberts Podcast Episode 2.mp3 If you must, the full video file of the broadcast is available over at Ustream.tv where the live podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time Episode No 2 Video Podcast Episode 2 Show Notes Show notes and information for Podcast Episode 2 published on broadcast July 13th and recorded on July 11th 2010. There were 4 songs recorded during this show, 2 using a 12string acoustic guitar, one on the Chines 6 string and one tune on the Turkish Saz. Mondura Dam Title: "Mondura Dam" Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts, first released on Album 1 Mozambique - Bob Dylan Title: Mozambique Music and Lyrics by Bob Dylan and Jaques Levy, interpreted by Andy Roberts Yellow Boat Title: "Yellow Boat" Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts Sitting On The Bank Title: "Sitting On The Bank" Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts Istankoy Title: "Istankoy" Music by Andy Roberts Andy Roberts, music, folk music, world music, folk songs, acoustic, guitar Andy Roberts no no Podcast Episode 1 http://andyroberts.me/andy-roberts/podcast-episode-1 http://andyroberts.me/andy-roberts/podcast-episode-1#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:17:32 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me/?p=149 Continue reading →]]> This week’s edition is the official opening night of the Andy Roberts Podcast – episode 1.

Here’s the podcast player for listening online to the opening Episode 1:


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Subscribe to the podcast RSS feed using the url

http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast

Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-roberts/id378470885

You can also download the MP3 audio file which is around 24Mb in size and just under 26minutes in duration from this link

01 Andy Roberts Podcast Episode 1.mp3

If you must, the full video file of the broadcast is available over at Ustream.tv where the live podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time

Episode No 1 Video

Podcast Episode 1 Show Notes

Show notes and information for Podcast Episode 1 broadcast and recorded on July 6th 2010.

There were 4 songs recorded during this show, 3 using the vintage 12string acoustic guitar and one on the 6 string in dropped D tuning.

Back In The Field

Title: “Back In The Field”

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts, first released on Album 1

Isis – Bob Dylan

Title: Isis

Music and Lyrics by Bob Dylan and Jaques Levy, interpreted by Andy Roberts

I’ll See You Again – Roy Harper

Title: “I’ll See You Again”

Music and Lyrics by Roy Harper, interpretation by Andy Roberts

Wonderwall – Oasis

Title: “Wonderwall”

Music and Lyrics by Oasis, interpreted by Andy Roberts

Bonus Track Live

A Day In The Life – Lennon / McCartney

Live show only, Not recorded

Feeding BritCaster.com

]]> http://andyroberts.me/andy-roberts/podcast-episode-1/feed 0 Official Podcast Opening Night – Tuesday July 6th 7.00pm http://andyroberts.me/podcast/official-podcast-opening-night-tuesday-july-6th-7-00pm http://andyroberts.me/podcast/official-podcast-opening-night-tuesday-july-6th-7-00pm#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:43:09 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me/?p=132 Continue reading →]]> After 4 weeks of prototyping, the music podcast goes LIVE in July and we’re celebrating with an official opening night on Tuesday July 6th. So come along to the ustream page promptly for 7.00pm UK time to get your requests in, hang out with other podcast listeners and be part of my opening night recorded for posterity here at http://andyroberts.me/

Podcast Launch

Podcast Launch

Building the Opening Night

It would be nice to have a bit of a crowd along for the opening night just to get the regular weekly podcasting off to a good start so I’ve created a facebook Event for this particular show which you can invite people to. I’ll also be making a post over on my long established blog site at DARnet Andy Roberts and one or two other places if I can think of them.

The podcast opening night will also be part of the Cafe Noodle July Ustream Festival, a great music community organised by Matt Stevens Loop.

I think it should be possible to embed the ustream show here on this site – so that’s something I’ll be having a go at too.

]]> http://andyroberts.me/podcast/official-podcast-opening-night-tuesday-july-6th-7-00pm/feed 1 Podcast 4th and Final Prototype http://andyroberts.me/podcast/podcast-4th-and-final-prototype http://andyroberts.me/podcast/podcast-4th-and-final-prototype#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:51:52 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me/?p=126 Continue reading →]]> Well I’m surprised how quickly 4 weeks have passed, I even made a mistake during the recording and referred to it as prototype 3 but this is in fact the 4th and final podcast prototype in the series. Next week’s edition will be the official opening night of the Andy Roberts Podcast – episode 1. I ought to make an event out of that on the facebook page really, and invite people.

Anyway, here’s the podcast player for listening online to my Andy Roberts podcast prototype number 4:


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Subscribe to the podcast RSS feed using the url

http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast

Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-roberts/id378470885

You can also download the MP3 audio file which is around 25Mb in size and just under 29minutes in duration from this link

Andy Roberts Podcast Prototype 4.mp3

If you must, the full video file of the broadcast is available over at Ustream.tv where the live podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time

Podcast Prototype No 4 Video

Podcast Prototype 4 Show Notes

Show notes and information for prototype 4 broadcast and recorded on June 29th 2010.

There were 3 songs performed during this show, two using the plain 12string acoustic guitar and the others on the Chinese Lute or Ruan.

The Dream Is Over

Title: “The Dream is Over”
Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts, first released on The Andy Roberts Tapes

Here’s the same song performed last week at Havering Folk Club

Mike Silver – Lady You’re On Fire

Title: Not really sure about this
Music and Lyrics by Mike Silver, badly remembered and interpreted by Andy Roberts

Yangtse Gorges

Title: “Yangtse Gorges”
Chinese Lute Music by Andy Roberts

Big Eyed Beans From Venus – Captain Beefheart

Title: “Big Eyed Beans From Venus”
Music and Lyrics by Don Van Vliet (Captain Beefheart), loosely interpreted by Andy Roberts on the Chinese Lute

Chinese Lute Picture

Chinese Lute or Ruan

Chinese Lute or Ruan

]]> http://andyroberts.me/podcast/podcast-4th-and-final-prototype/feed 5 Weekly Podcast http://andyroberts.me/weekly-podcast http://andyroberts.me/weekly-podcast#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:41:36 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me Continue reading →]]> Official Podcast Opening Night

Date: Tuesday July 6th 2010
Time: 7.00pm UK time
Place: ustream.tv/channel/andy-roberts-music

See also: official-podcast-opening-night-tuesday-july-6th-7-00pm

And RSVP on Facebook at facebook.com/event.php?eid=131126593587441

Regular Weekly Podcast

There’s a weekly podcast of live music which comes out of the Tuesday Night 7.00pm broadcast on Andy Roberts Ustream. It’s starting on July 6th and the weekly audio download should be ready and published by the following day, which will always be a Wednesday. The format of the podcast is flexible, but will normally be under 30 minutes  in duration, and less than 30Mb file size.

Subscribe to the podcast feed

Subscribe in iTunes

]]> http://andyroberts.me/weekly-podcast/feed 1 Album 1 http://andyroberts.me/albums/album-1 http://andyroberts.me/albums/album-1#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:17:17 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me Continue reading →]]> “Album 1″ is the title of the first Andy Roberts album proper, after the tapes. The songs were written, recorded or performed during the period between 1992 and 2003 and are bundled together with some revivals of songs from the early years (off the tapes)

Mondura Dam
Yangtze Gorges
Back in The Field
Istankoy
The Nutmeg Tree
The House is an Allegory for the Mind
Winter in Andalucia

Hold On Below
Swimming Pool
Living Here
The Dream Is Over
Century
The War is Over
Waiting

]]> http://andyroberts.me/albums/album-1/feed 0 Prototype 3 – Andy Roberts Music Podcast http://andyroberts.me/andy-roberts/prototype-3-andy-roberts-music-podcast http://andyroberts.me/andy-roberts/prototype-3-andy-roberts-music-podcast#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:03:10 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me/?p=82 Continue reading →]]> Here’s the podcast player for listening online to my Andy Roberts podcast prototype number 3:

Subscribe in iTunes to the podcast feed using the url

http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast

You can also download the MP3 audio file which is around 24Mb in size and just under 26 minutes in duration from this link

Podcast Prototype 3.mp3

The full video file of the show is available over at Ustream.tv where the live podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time

Podcast Prototype No 3 Video

Podcast Prototype 3 Show Notes

Show notes and information for prototype 3 broadcast and recorded on June 22nd 2010.

There were five songs performed during this show, one using the archtop acoustic guitar and the others on a standard 6 string.

Memphis Tennessee

Title: “Memphis, Tennessee”
Music and Lyrics by Chuck Berry, interpretation Andy Roberts

The Dream is Over

Title: “The Dream is Over”
Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts, first released on The Andy Roberts Tapes

Here’s the same song performed next day at Havering Folk Club

Standing By

Title: “Standing By”
Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts

Don’t You Grieve

Title: “Don’t You Grievel”
Music and Lyrics by Roy Harper, interpretation Andy Roberts

The War is Over

Title: “The War Is Over”

Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts, first released on The Andy Roberts Tapes

Here’s the same song performed next day at Havering Folk Club

]]> http://andyroberts.me/andy-roberts/prototype-3-andy-roberts-music-podcast/feed 0 Andy Roberts Podcast Prototype No 2 http://andyroberts.me/andy-roberts/andy-roberts-podcast-prototype-no-2 http://andyroberts.me/andy-roberts/andy-roberts-podcast-prototype-no-2#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:42:50 +0000 Andy Roberts http://andyroberts.me/?p=71 Continue reading →]]>

Subscribe in iTunes to the podcast feed using the url

http://andyroberts.me/?feed=podcast

Here’s the podcast player for listening online to my Andy Roberts podcast prototype number 2:

You can also download the MP3 audio file which is around 26Mb in size and just under 30 minutes in duration from this link

AndyRobertsPodcastprototype2.mp3

The full video file of the show is available over at Ustream.tv where the live podcasting event takes place on Tuesdays at 7.00pm UK time

Podcast Prototype No 2 Video

Podcast Prototype 2 Show Notes

Show notes and information for prototype 2 broadcast and recorded on June 15th 2010.

There were five songs performed during this show, including one instrumental, all using the 12 string guitar.

Waiting

Title: “Waiting”
Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts, first released on The Andy Roberts Tapes

The Nutmeg Tree

Title: “The Nutmeg Tree”
Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts, first released on Album 1

Mazet

Title: “Mazet”
Music and Lyrics by Andy Roberts, first released on The Andy Roberts Tapes

Instrumental

Title: “Intrumental”
Music by Andy Roberts, first released on The Andy Roberts Tapes

I Shall Be Released

Title: “I Shall Be Released”

Song and Lyrics by Bob Dylan 1967

Interpretation Andy Roberts

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