Episode 25 had Heavenly Records boss Jeff Barret and Broadcaster Pete Mitchell joining Eddie and Dean for a chat of all things Mod and beyond.
We also announced our first Modcast boat party.. limited tickets only..
Sunday 26th May – 2-8pm
Eddie & Dean Djing. more guests to be announced
depart from Festival Pier..
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Eddie & the Team head up to launch of Best of Britannia.. showcasing the best of British product and design. Eddie speaks to some of the vendors from bicycles to art and clothing
January 2013 kicks off witha great Modcast with Gary Crowley and Grant Fleming guesting
Gary and Grant were both at the inception of the Mod Revival scene back in 1979 where Grant actually supported the Jam and The Clash.. Great anecdotes and lots of laughs throughout.
lucky winners of the Signed Miles Kane vinyl albums are: Stephen
Episode 23 had Miles Kane, ex founding Kaiser Chief Nick Hodgson & previous Modcaster Andy Lewis joining Eddie and Dean for a Christmas/Music Special. Thanks to all Modcasters who sent in their questions..
Competition Winner for Episode 22 featuring David Holmes…. question being.. How old is Terri Hooley (64).. goes to Gary Webb.. who wins an
Episode 22 had the legendary David Holmes joining the Modcast panel for a chat about a new film he has produced ” Good Vibrations” and a chat through his early Mod days in his native Belfast.
The Winner of Modcast 21 to win a copy of the Jam book “Thick As Thieves” is Chris Altree… answer
After a summer break it’s good to be back with our 21st Episode of The Modcast.
Joining Eddie and Dean this month is Mark Lamarr and Luke Morgan talking all things Mods Vs Rockers. We have 3 prizes up for grabs.. a copy courtesy of Peckham Rye of the “Thick As Thieves” Jam book,
The Modcast has a had a little Summer Break and come back into the Autumn with it’s 4th outside broadcast.
The team talk to Mark Maidment – Creative Director at Ben Sherman about their collaboration with Acid Jazz and their pop up Vinyl store at 108 Commercial Street Shoreditch London E1 6LZ. The Acid Jazz pop-up
When Jason Holmes met Martin Brighty, owner of Soho-based gentlemen’s outfitter Peckham Rye, he discovered the latest chapter in a tailoring story that has spanned two centuries and three continents
Peckham Rye nestles between Victorian terraces at the north end of Newburgh Street, its shop front a proud eye gazing calmly out into the narrow cobbled thoroughfare. The small
Our sponsors Peckham Rye have a new range of scarves available to buy at their shop near Carnaby Street, or check out their website.. www.peckhamrye.com
This months episode has Secret Affair vocalist Ian Page and writer/journalist Paul Moody joining Eddie, Dean and Kevin Stone for 79 Revival Special.
Tracks this month include a track off the new Secret Affair album (the first for 25 years) as follows:
Secret Affair “Walk Away”
Welcome Pariah “Liberty Pill”
Hurrican Fighter Plane “Too Busy”
Weekend Sun “You’re Too Good
Modcast 20 is gonna be a Mod Revival special 79 special with Secret Affair’s Ian Page and journo and writer Paul Moody joining Eddie, Dean and Kevin. Photo to the left is taken from new book “Time For Action” (Countdown Books), written by Garry Bushell. He details the scene from 78 – 80.. starting
Congratulations to Bradley Wiggins for being the first Briton to win the Tour De France. Anyone who hasn’t heard should check in to our Episode 11 which has him talking up his love of Mod, Scooters, and music.. We luckily got Bradley in last year before he got into his new training regime
Richard Barnes, Dean Rudland, Eddie Piller & Geno Washington (front)
Episode 19 … a sixties special with two legends who were there back in the day. .(see shakey picture left taken by bolshi at the studio!).. joining Eddie and Dean for a cracking episode..
Geno.. Ram Jam Band founder also was the inspiration and title for Dexy’s
Ed, Dean and Kevin dj’d at the Baracuta launch in Italy last week.. by all accounts it was a fantastic event.. check this link for some nice Baracuta info blogged out of USA….http://www.laststyleofdefense.com/2012/06/baracuta.html
Our sponsors Peckam Rye are also sponsoring the new Jam book..get down to their shop to bag an early limited edition copy..
ACID JAZZ
You may not know this but the iconic British brand Baracuta is going to be relaunched in Spring 2013.
Now owned by the world renowned heritage brand group WP Lavori who are based in Bologna, they have added Baracuta to their impressive portfolio of brands.
Baracuta was our original sponsor and is still a good friend of
Viz founder and stand up comedian Simon Donald joins fellow guest actor and comedian Steve Furst (currently featuring in hit West End music Mathilda) to talk all things Mod and beyond.
Episode 17 featuring Phil Davis and Bax competition to win a signed poster of Movie “Outside Bet” had the question “Name the Mike Leigh film
Earlier this Month (May!).. The Modcast headed down to Southend for DJ set at the Almost Grown weekender in Southend chatting with organiser Rob Messer, Scooter dealers Steve Groves & Marco alongside Seminal soul DJ and record dealer Gavin page.
Check out the scooters from scooter emporium on www.scooteremporium.com.
Episode 18 with Steve Furst & Simon Donald..
Modcast 18 guest Steve Furst coming onto the next episode explains his love of Mod and Northern Soul in this write up which original appeared on his own blog..thought our listeners would like to see… Over to you Steve..
Its Northern Soul Time again.
This Saturday is the annual 100 Club Northern Soul Allnighter. If you
April’s episode had return guest Mark Baxter on talking about his film out now Outside Better alongside seminal actor Phil Davis. Just a fraction of his credits include: Vera Drake (Bafta nominated), Chalky in Quadrophenia, Brighton Rock, Whitechapel, Secrets and Lies and now Outside Bet. Phil also chatted about the re-release of Cult film ID
The Acid Jazz RARE MOD series has unearthed some amazing lost gems, the most recent being the forthcoming EP release from THE AFEX – originally in their very early teens when they recorded their amazing solitary single (She’s Got The Time, currently selling for around £400) – more interestingly is that the band have reformed
Thanks To Rahul Verma At Metro newspaper.. who gave us the following glowing review today ..
“The Modcast sees founder of Acid Jazz label Eddie Piller and legendary compilation/A&R man Dean Rudland discussing all things “mod” – 1960s/1970s working class subculture captured in Quadrophenia. Episode 16 features Norman Jay waxing lyrical about his love of skinhead
The Modcast is proud to present it’s first out of London event hosted by the Forum in Darlington on Friday 15th June
Thanks to Atom Retro, great Mod clothing site who are sponsoring the event. www.atomretro.com
The Modcast presents Quadrophenia looks set to be a fantastic night kicking off at 6pm with the film in all it’s
The legend that is Norman Jay and Northern Soul DJ Jo Wallace join Eddie and Dean for another cracking episode of The Modcast. Check it out..
Records played this month included
James Brown & Louis Belson – This Is A Man’s World
The Filthy Six – Girlfriend
Lee Fields – I Still Got It
Bo Keys = Weak Spot
And
The MODCAST appears to be going from strength to strength, this week receiving its first print press mention (in the GUARDIAN GUIDE as their recommended download – the blogs are attracting some attention too – here’s a story from MARK KITSON with a fascinating insight into his small-town mod experience and a pitch offering his
In the spirit on the modcast republishing some of my old articles, here’s one i wrote for CHILD OF THE JAGO magazine a couple of years ago! There are half a dozen names that evoke a seminal definition of mod.
Paul Weller is the only contemporary example. His vision shaped the look and attitude
Duffer of St George founder Eddie Prendergast & Stitch founder and organiser Brian Duffy join Ed and Dean for another great show focussing on sartorial trends and all else Mod..
A twitter thread that’s had alot of chat has been top 3 Mod albums of all time.. we’ll be compiling your favourites for a round up
Ok, so i have decided to do a monthly blog for the modcast website – I was wondering what to start with when last night, sitting with Tosh and Tommy from The Duckworth Lewis Method/Pugwash (both have beards) in the Acid Jazz office, I found myself listening to a whole host of unreleased Small Faces
Stitch Menswear was the ideal opportunity for The Modcast to get an inside look at some of their favourite heritage brands.
Our very first outside broadcast with Eddie and Dean roaming the tradeshow talking to Baracuta, Admiral Sportstwear, Lambretta, Schott, Merc, Pretty Green, Warrior plus brand expert and previous Modcast Guest Kevin Stone plus Stitch
Another cracking episode has 80s Mod entrepreneur/publisher and rnb DJ Paul Hallam and co-guest Legendary DJ Musician, author and DJ Snowboy joining Eddie and Dean for another chinwag on all things Mod and beyond.
Winner of the “coverted” covert coat is Ross White from Edinburgh with this correct answer .. “The three stripes represent three naval victories
Eddie, Dean and Jonny went it alone on the New Years Special rounding up the first full year of the Modcast.. here are some the contributions we were sent through from our guests..
MARK WINGETT
My highlight was actually making 50 years of age!.. Fave record has to be Newport State of Mind
PAOLO HEWITT
HIGHLIGHT – Watching The Mumper
Episode 12.. our Christmas and music insider special
A Corker of a show with the absolute legend that is Marshall Chess and business partner in Trisound Records Fredrik Ekander joining the Modcast hosts.
Marshall (left of this shot).. recalled his time with Chess Concept, Chess International, Rolling Stones Records (great Jagger stories), Sugarhill and the currrent Trisound
Welcome to our new sponsors Peckham Rye who have a fantastic prize (coming up in our christmas special) to launch their new sister range Tommy & Charlie Mccarthy (their original family name) .. more on Episode 12.
Multi Olympic Gold Medallist for cycling and Top Mod Bradley Wiggins joined the Eddie, Jonny and Dean on Episode
Ddan
The 10th Episode of The Modcast has Soho Legend Chris Sullivan and Rifles Keyboardist Dean Mumford join Eddie plus co-hosts, Dean Rudland talking music and Jonny Owen focussing on film for another roundtable discussion on all thing Mod and beyond.
Chris Sullivan hailing from Jonny’s patch of Wales, Methyr Tidfell stepped into the world of youth
Guest joining Eddie Piller and his regular cohosts this month were Mod tailor and and soho legend Mark Powell alongside brand expert Kevin Stone talking tailoring and how London has changed since the 80s.
Winners of the three Quadrophenia Cds for Modcast 8 Quadrophenia special are: Scoots, Brian McDonough and Simon Downing..
There comes a time in the life of every mod when they have to confront the unacknowledged influence of the elephant in the room – Quadrophenia…
The film that shaped the life of a generation: Released off the back of the punk explosion just as the burgeoning shoots of the Jam-inspired mod revival were blooming
Joining Eddie, Jonny and Dean this month are Ocean Colour Scene front man and Weller musician Steve Cradock alongside writer Mark Baxter.
Steve Cradock
Million selling songwriter, accomplished musician, sharp dresser and all round top bloke, Steve Cradock is familiar to most as the long-serving guitarist in Paul Weller’s band. Recruited by Paul Weller for his band
Eddie, Ian, Jonny, Dean & Dean Chalkley
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The Modcast’s 6th Episode had Eddie and co-hosts Dean and Jonny talking to legendary Wigan Casino DJ Ian Dewhirst and top photographer /DJ and now filmmaker Dean Chalkley.
Ian discussed the early years of Northern Soul and listed his all time favourite Wigan Casino tracks,
The Modcast No 5 feature Steve Diggle from The Buzzcocks and Welsh Pete alongside Eddie Piller, Jonny Owen and Dean Rudland.
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Please tune in for the 5th Modcast…featuring legendary Buzzcocks founding member Steve Diggle and writer/comedian Peter Jones better known as Welsh Pete.
Fascinating banter from from Ed’s
Another cracking episode featuring author and journalist Will Hodgkinson and recording artist Andy Lewis alongside Eddie, Dean and Jonny. This month Baracuta offered up a Baracuta jacket and we offered 5 signed Small Faces books by previous guest Paolo Hewitt.
SMALL FACES
Another cracking episode featuring author and journalist Will Hodgkinson and
Third in the series sees actor and comedian Matt Berry alongside author and journalist Pat Gilbert plus DJ Paul Gallagher joining Eddie Piller and regular co-hosts Dean Rudland and Jonny Owen discussing TV, films and play music including the new Beady Eye single. The competition this month has Baracuta have
The second in the series features top mod and actor Martin Freeman, author Paulo Hewitt and DJ Val Palmer alongside regular co-host Jonny Owen.
Join radio presenter Eddie Piller and actor Jonathan Owen as they debate all things mod with legendary bass player Richard Searle (from Corduroy) and A and R man Dean Rudland in the first of a series of our ModCasts.
