The Long Road Podcast

Episode #79 - How To Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World - with a piano! Music Special

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:00:24 GMT

This week, we delve deeper into "How To Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World – with a Piano," featuring three more tracks recorded by Steve Bonham and The Long Road. Additionally, join us as Kev continues his inspiring Camino journey, sharing his latest steps and experiences.

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Episode #78 - Cheesecloth-loomed types!

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:00:52 GMT

Join us for an engaging discussion in this month's episode of "The Literary Vagabonds"! We're diving into Hermann Hesse's classic, "Knulp," as our Book of the Month. Steve takes us deeper into "The Vagabond Way," exploring the characters we encounter along the journey. Kev shares his latest adventures and insights from the Camino trail, and The Bishop indulges in a surprising guilty pleasure: corned beef. Tune in for a rich mix of literary exploration, travel tales, and delightful quirks.

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Episode #77 - Come the Morning

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:00:14 GMT

A slightly different episode to normal…. Come The Morning!

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Episode #76 - Animal perambulation queries

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:40:39 GMT

Join The Long Road for this week's three-way chat packed with culinary delights and adventurous tales! In our "Recipe of the Month" segment, we delve into making a North East England classic, the Stottie—a hearty bread perfect for any meal. Steve continues his deep dive into the Vagabond Way, sharing new insights and stories. Kev enters another exciting phase of his Camino journey, bringing fresh experiences and reflections from the trail. Meanwhile, The Bishop takes on the challenge of recreating the perfect malted milk biscuit, a nostalgic favourite. Tune in for a delightful mix of recipes, travel adventures, and personal anecdotes that will inspire your culinary and wandering spirit!

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Episode #75 - Because it's short, it never outstays its welcome

Fri, 10 May 2024 08:00:31 GMT

In this episode, our book club discusses "The Uncommon Reader" by Alan Bennett, exploring themes of late-life discovery. Steve Bonham shares tales of vagabond living, in particular, "sauntering". Kev Moore updates us on his Camino journey, and Chris 'the Bishop' Lydon delves into the emotional depth of cooking eggs. Join us for a diverse and ridiculous conversation on The Long Road Podcast.

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Episode #74 - You might miss the bus cos of the pilgrims!

Fri, 03 May 2024 08:00:01 GMT

The Long Road literally get on the road this week, undertaking Steve's challenge of the Activity of the Month. Join us as Steve guides us deeper into the untamed realms of the Vagabond Way. Meanwhile, Kev shares thrilling updates from his ongoing Camino trek. And not to be outdone, The Bishop explores the intriguing world of geometry - specifically, pie! Tune in for an episode packed with adventure, exploration, and a dash of gustatorial delight.

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Episode #73 - It sounds like a delicious Scandinavian pudding

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:29 GMT

Join us on an exciting journey this week with The Long Road as we explore the captivating world of Wille and the Bandits, a sensational Cornish blues band. Steve leads us further on the unbeaten path on The Vagabond Way. Meanwhile, Kev embarks on the next leg of his Camino journey, braving the elements as he starts amidst the rain. And for a delightful interlude, The Bishop treats us to a quick, sweet surprise. Tune in for a captivating episode filled with music, wanderlust, and unexpected delights!

Find out more about Wille and the Bandits here: https://www.willeandthebandits.com/

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Episode #72 - What leads to a scrabble score of either zero or millions?!

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:18 GMT

Embark on an enticing journey with The Long Road as we savour the flavours of a Mediterranean classic, Sauce Vialli. Follow Steve as he delves deeper along the Vagabond Way, witness Kev's exciting new journey, and listen in as The Bishop triumphantly shares his tale of conquering the perfect pizza dough. Join us for these captivating adventures and more, unfolding in every delicious audio bite.

RECIPE for Sauce vialli

6 medium tomatoes

Half a white onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

3/4 tsp paprika

Optional 1/2 tsp chilli powder

3 basil leaves

Cover the bottom of a saucepan with olive oil on low heat. Put the onions in. Sweat until translucent. Add garlic & paprika. Mix well, cook for 2/3 mins on low heat. Add 6 diced tomatoes. Add chopped basil leaves to taste. Add 1 tbsp water. Stir together well, put a lid on it - cook on lowest heat for 45-60 mins (until toms puréed). You can assist this by mashing with a fork periodically. Be mindful of no sticking. Season at end with salt & pepper to taste.

NOTE: Final consistency should be spreadable with a spoon, not pourable. Leave to cool. Place in Kilner/Mason jar. Use on toasted sourdough rubbed with garlic. Top with serrano ham if desired!

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Episode #71 - Sitting, holding some dead tree, and hallucinating

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:00:14 GMT

Join us, three wandering vagabonds, for an insightful discussion into Dean Koontz's latest book "The House at the End of the World". This week, Steve explores the Vagabond Heart by delving into risk, Kev shares the aftermath of his Camino trek, and The Bishop discusses twists, twirls, and turnovers. Presumably, pastry-related rather than gymnastics, but you'll have to listen right to the end to find out! Tune in to uncover the magic.

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Episode #70 - We just start at the beginning

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:00:54 GMT

Join Steve Bonham, Kev Moore, and Chris "the Bishop" Lydon for a riveting discussion on the electrifying compilation album, "Hard Country", out now! Steve delves into the concept of a "Vagabond Heart", Kev shares his final day on the Camino trail, and the Bishop tackles a pizza dough dilemma head-on.

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Episode #69 - We're all here and that's the main thing

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:35 GMT

This week, we're thrilled to dive into the musical world of a band we deeply resonate with: The Deslondes, hailing from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Steve takes us on a journey to uncover the origins of one of our beloved tracks, "Girl with the Rattlesnake Heart," revealing its intriguing backstory. Meanwhile, Kev shares his adventures along the Camino trail, offering a glimpse into his personal travels. And as always, The Bishop regales us with captivating tales from the kitchen. Tune in for a delightful blend of music, travel, and culinary anecdotes!

Find out more about The Deslondes at https://www.deslondes.com

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Episode #68 - Beignet breakdown: deep-fried delights

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:00:06 GMT

We're back, after a little break! Dive straight back into the action with our Recipe of the Month – New Orleans' beloved beignets – and stay tuned for a fun-filled "donut quiz"! Follow Kev's journey on the Camino trail in "Kev's Café Corner," take a trip down memory lane with "Bishop's Daily Bread" and uncover the story behind a band-favourite song, "Sally in Blue Flames" in "Steve's Story of the Song". It's a flavourful mix of taste, trail, memory, and melody you won't want to miss!

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Episode #67 - Kev gets his power tools out

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:01:05 GMT

As The Long Road look forward to our impending American Wilderness Odyssey UK Tour (more info at https://www.thelongroadband.net/gigs) we have a chat about what makes a great gig - as a performer or as an audience member - and those magical moments that sometimes crop up! Steve Bonham takes us on a trip to Nowhere Town, his latest new song; Kev Moore picks up his Camino trail the very next day after his epic 35km slog; and the Bishop (Christopher Lydon) talks us through the therapy of making croissants.

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Episode #66 - Soaking in salty water surrounded by Romans

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:53:52 GMT

After a couple of months away, join The Long Road back on the road as we enthuse about our upcoming American Wilderness Odyssey tour (https://thelongroadband.net/gigs) and the fabulous UK locales it is taking us to! Steve Bonham introduces a new song he has been working on about Freedom, Kev Moore takes us back on his Camino travels and the Bishop (Chris Lydon) brings us up to speed on his baking antics.

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Episode #65 - Waxing lyrical

Fri, 07 May 2021 02:00:00 GMT

For this week's podcast chat, The Long Road discuss all things lyrics and lyricists - the Do's and Don't's, the charms and the pitfalls, the exciting and the not so exciting. Steve Bonham highlights the work of a brilliant compadre of The Long Road's: Paul Bunting; Kev Moore brings us further tales from his Camino travels and The Bishop talks about a pudding that never was.

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Episode #64 - A fantasy dinner party, featuring Richard III's horse

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:00:22 GMT

The Long Road take a step back from the usual hard-hitting, gritty, real-life journalism that normally graces the airwaves to take up the age old challenge - the ultimate fantasy dinner party guest list! Find out exactly who would be gracing our table at a Long Road soiree! Steve Bonham talks new songs and old songs, Kev Moore takes on the next steps of his Camino trail, and The Bishop talks bread that didn't work.

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Episode #63 - It was Pete Seeger all along!

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:20:58 GMT

Today The Long Road discuss what instrumental avenues have yet to come to pass in their lives: Steve Bonham hankers for a folk instrument from northeast England, Kev Moore's "fork in the road" choice back as a youngster and Chris 'the Bish' Lydon's three-quarter blues instrument. Plus the usual solo entries from their particular brain pockets this week!

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Episode #62 - The Long Road to now

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:02:16 GMT

This episode The Long Road get together to talk about the launch of the new documentary: Rise of the Artisan (or The Long Road to now) - some behind the scenes insights, some thoughts on the Artisan Music movement we are trying to build and the "beacon lighting" we hope to achieve for others on our wavelength. Steve Bonham digs into the life of the vagabond, a life with the earth under your feet. Kev Moore brings us the next entry in his Camino journal. The Bishop takes us through his recent pretzel making experience.

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Episode #61 - Festival of the Artisan highlights

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:26:59 GMT

Join Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'The Bishop' Lydon as we look back at the Festival of the Artisan 2021 and pick out some of the highlights to share with you. Kev Moore takes us on the next steps of his Camino trek and The Bishop shares his Easter bake with you all.

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Episode #60 - Plant flowers in your neighbour's garden

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:59:59 GMT

This week, The Long Road reflect on our first live gig together in a over a year, the surprises, the enjoyable moments, the funny thoughts you have whilst performing. Plus we look ahead to the Festival of the Artisan (Fri 26 and Sat 27 March) https://www.festivaloftheartisan.co.uk. Kev Moore takes us on the next steps in his Camino trek; and Steve Bonham takes us behind the scenes as he writes two brand new songs for the Extraordinary Stories project.

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Episode #59 - Some well trousered yearnings

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:43 GMT

"The songs that never should have been" perhaps, this week, along with "the roads never travelled". We take a look at songs we've been involved with or songs we've written that perhaps shouldn't have been, or at the least, are best consigned to the bargain bins of history. And we conjure up memories of what routes we could have taken, had music not been our draw. Kev covers more kilometres on his trek along the Camino, Steve brings the spirit of the Naked Juggler back, and the Bishop finally gets round - get it? - to bagels.

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Episode #58 - Fishing for cheeses in East Anglia

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:01:28 GMT

Life in a rock'n'roll band being explored diligently and dutifully here, with Steve Bonham's memories of fishing for cheeses - or something like that, you'll have to listen for yourself to try to work it out - in East Anglia; Kev Moore takes us on his next steps along the Camino trail and Chris 'the Bishop' Lydon talks about failing to boil an egg.

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Episode #57 - Hornèd men and big tin breastplates

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:02:22 GMT

You'll just have to listen to the episode to see where the hornèd men and those big tin breastplates fit in, I'm afraid. Perhaps Kev surprises us on his latest Camino journal entry with people he befriends? Or perhaps Steve is out looking for such characters for a new opera? Or maybe Chris The Bishop Lydon finds these folk as assistants for his latest culinary quandry. Only one way to find out!

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Episode #56 - Nipples are SO last week

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:02:32 GMT

Join The Long Road team for a chat looking back at our earliest musical memories and the first albums/singles we remember listening to or buying. We get the next entry in Kev's Camino Trek journal and Steve is on the search for an extraordinary story of ordinary folk to tell.

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Episode #55 - Nipples bouncing in time to the beat of the tuba

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:01:35 GMT

Continuing our recent streak of slightly bonkers trio chats, join Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'the Bishop' Lydon for some chats about where in the world we'd love to play - and the breaches of reality that occur therein! Kev takes us on more steps along his camino, reflecting on the words that nature and travel inspire. Steve talks about Life on Mars, the places - the other worlds - that music can take you.

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Episode #54 - Kev'll sign your breast or chest!

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:02:32 GMT

A slightly more in control, but still a little bit bonkers, chat betwixt our three Long Roaders - Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'the Bishop' Lydon - this time discussing the rituals and riders we've come across in our careers; either our own little things we do to get grounded before a gig or the demands musicians make backstage! Kev takes on the next stage of his Camino trek, and Steve shares thoughts on composing in the open air.

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Episode #53 - Painting elephants

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:02:38 GMT

Hop on board with The Long Road this week, but brace yourselves! For the first five minutes of the show, we've absolutely lost our minds and barely a coherent thought enters the audiosphere. We rally though, and get on to discussing today's topic: stories and why they matter. And then we lose it again. Quite the journey! Kev Moore brings us another slice of his Camino trek pie and Steve Bonham shares the next entry in his Songs About The Road journal.

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Episode #52 - 15 songs. 15 months. One incredible journey.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:02:47 GMT

I was sorely tempted to name this episode "POST-ORGASMIC BLISS!", for reasons that become quickly apparent as you listen to the episode, but I decided against it ultimately. Join The Long Road's lockdown-fuelled, anarchic podcast chat celebrating the release of our latest 15-song album, American Wilderness Odyssey, and its companion book - a full-colour guide to the stories behind the songs, the characters we met on our travels and the inside track on The Long Road themselves. Find out more about the Odyssey at https://bit.ly/AWOCompanion

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Episode #51 - Set your sights on the horizon

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:01:59 GMT

Once more, we join The Long Road as they discuss plans for 2021 - and the message they hope everyone around the world can spread as we journey through the wastelands left by 2020, and into the future. Steve Bonham asks "Why America Matters", at this time of great change in the USA. Kev Moore continues his trek along the Camino trail and stops for a night of wild camping. The Bishop brings tell of rituals in the kitchen, special moments to be savoured.

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Episode #50 - All those songs about the road

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:22:16 GMT

Quite by accident we've reached Episode 50 of the podcast so in celebration of this fact we thought we'd do a perfectly standard episode. Boom. The first threeway chat of the year between Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and The Bishop. Steve takes us time travelling with a trip to his past, exploring in his attic. Kev takes us once again back to his trip in autumn last year, doing the Camino trail in northern spain. And The Bishop brings us part two of his chocolate adventures.

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Episode #49 - Dreams are only the plans of the reasonable

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:01:30 GMT

Season 4 of The Vagabond Way Podcast kicks off with the launch of The Long Road's latest single: Western Requiem. In these continuing turbulent times, Steve Bonham reflects on who we are, rather than who we appear to be. Kev Moore takes us on the next stage of his Camino Trek Journal. And The Bish introduces us to his secret Christmas project of homemade chocolate bonbons!

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Episode #48 - Festive garlic balls and delicious pre-pricked crumpets

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:58 GMT

Having just missed Rudolph paying Vagabond HQ a fleeting visit, you join The Long Road (Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'The Bish' Lydon) as they take stock of 2020 and look forward to 2021. Brace yourselves for some of the most loopy chit-chat we've ever published! Best festive wishes to all our Podcast Listener friends around the world!

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Episode #47 - Great, pulsating threads

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:02:58 GMT

Once again, The Long Road find themselves united in voice, being in the same building at the same time taking the chance to talk about the threads that join all our music together. Kev Moore brings thoughts from the trail as he takes us through a tough day on his Camino trek; Steve Bonham shares tales from off Interstate 25 in part two of 'The Angel, The Kid and The Ghost Town'; and the Bishop talks comfort food.

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Episode #46 - Rise of the Artisan

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:03:00 GMT

"A rare occurrence in 2020: The Long Road in the same building! We took a few minutes out from recording our new EP to talk about the Rise of the Artisan and what artisan music means to us.Steve Bonham brings us 'The Angel, The Kid and The Ghost Town: part one', Kev Moore presents his first journal entry from his recent trek along the Camino and the Bishop reports from the kitchen."

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Episode #45 - No synths!

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:28:55 GMT

That's right! You'll find no synths in this week's episode. (Or any episode for that matter...) A meeting was called. The Long Road met to discuss one of the fundamentals of our approach: sticking to acoustic instruments only. No synths! No electric instruments, really... but listen on to find out more. Kev Moore tells us of discoveries at a secret record store in Genoa, Italy and Steve Bonham's Vagabond Diary entry takes us somewhere that doesn't exist!

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Episode #44 - The ways of the Vagabond

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:00:11 GMT

The Long Road, this week, talk all things vagabond and what it means to us, with some deeper insights from Kev Moore about his recent trek along the Camino trail in northern Spain. Steve Bonham brings us an entry from his Vagabond Diary and the Bishop looks into the apparently zero-effort world of no knead bread loaves.

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Episode #43 - A deep tuba love

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:02:07 GMT

That's not a deep "tube of love", to be clear. Rather: a deep love of tubas. Some tuba-based silliness from The Long Road this week (aka "the ridiculous") followed by an entry from The Vagabond Diary of Steve Bonham (aka "the sublime"), proving how in one episode we can have silly and serious sharing the same atmosphere. Kev takes us on a jaunt to north Africa for his latest Kafe Korner.

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Episode #42 - Waiting On A Storm

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 07:00:19 GMT

The latest release from The Long Road's new EP is out now - we share with you Waiting On A Storm from Out of the Darkness. Also join The Long Road for the second part of our chat reminiscing about remarkable scenarios we've found ourselves in during our musical activities, and Kev takes us to a triple threat in Leeds - a record shop, café and venue, all in one!

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Episode #41 - Out of the Darkness

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:42:59 GMT

Continuing their journey through the American Wilderness, discovering the myth, moonshine and magic of the Southern States, The Long Road present their new EP, Out of the Darkness, which is released today! Kev takes us to a record store on the Harvard University campus and the Bishop takes us through some of his baking experiments from the last couple of weeks.

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Episode #40 - Ain't gonna fake it!

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 06:00:24 GMT

This week, join The Long Road as they look back at memorable gigs and funny predicaments they've found themselves in over the years, Kev and Steve share a brand new song demo for Ain't Gonna Fake It, Kev takes us on a trip to Boston, Massachusetts to another inspiring record store and the Bishop catches us up on recent kitchen exploits.

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Episode #39 - Walking on the brain

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:08:49 GMT

In this episode, we hear from Steve Bonham, who shares with the world a snippet from his new book: How To Survive And Thrive In An Impossible World, Kev takes us on a trip to Sweden to, quite literally, a record store, and The Long Road get together to discuss walking, treks and the adventure of life!

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Episode #38 - How to survive and thrive

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:34:36 GMT

The launch of The Long Road's new single, If There's A God Out Here, is the focus for today's show. Hear Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'the Bish' Lydon chatting about where the song comes from, its meaning and the direction it pulls in. Kev also takes us on his next record store stop, to BPM Records, and Steve talks to us about his Vagabond Mindset approach and his new book, How To Survive And Thrive In An Impossible World.

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Episode #37 - These influencers ain't on Instagram!

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:00:34 GMT

Join Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'the Bish' Lydon as they discuss the musical influences over the years on The Long Road's sound, from rock, to acoustic music, to jazz - to visual art. Kev Moore takes us up north to a record store in Wakefield, Steve Bonham introduces the freshest of the fresh - a first draft of a brand new song, and the Bishop brings news from the kitchen!

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Episode #36 - It's time for an intervention

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:20:43 GMT

The Bishop stages an intervention, this week. Dangerous levels of musical instrument addiction (not yet recognised by the WHO, but the struggle is real) feature in The Long Road! We take an slightly different route this week, talking "shop" about all things instruments. Kev Moore takes us to a record store out in the beautiful English countryside, and Steve Bonham declares "something's got to change!"

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Episode #35 - A sprinkling of magic

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:06:36 GMT

Back together once again, The Long Road meet up digitally to talk about their new single, On A Bridge Across The River, and tight ropes to be walked as writing and composing musicians who also record their own music - when is too much too much? When is not enough not enough? We also join Kev on his jaunt to San Francisco, and Steve Bonham takes a look forward to an old song we might revive in the studio.

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Episode #34 - On A Bridge Across The River

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:30:04 GMT

On A Bridge Across The River, the new single from The Long Road is out today! Join the Bishop as he takes a dive into the musical waters beneath and Steve Bonham shares his own thoughts on the genesis of the song. Kev Moore takes us back to Memphis for a slice of life down Beale Street, at the Blues Festival, and it's back to baguettes once more for the Bishop in the kitchen!

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Episode #33 - Authentic, together and onwards

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:14:34 GMT

This episode, The Long Road (Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'the Bish' Lydon) discuss the future of the live music industry - venues, artists and audiences working much more closely together in the re-build post-Covid-19, Kev takes us on a jaunt to Russia for his next cafe spot and the Bish brings us more of his Daily Bread antics.

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Episode #32 - Long live the king!

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:38:12 GMT

Join Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'The Bish' Lydon as they discuss the Transatlantic Connection idea and movement, a desire to lift up the stories of ordinary folk, inspired by the places and people from both sides of the Atlantic. Kev takes us on another leg of his worldwide journey of cafe spots, this time Memphis Tennessee, in honour of Elvis Presley and the Bishop talks about his failed baguettes (which is not a euphemism).

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Episode #31 - The team is back at it!

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:39:09 GMT

The first episode of Season 3 of The Vagabond Way Podcast! The team is back together, digitally, and getting back it! Join Steve Bonham (the Vagabond Philsopher), Chris 'the Bish' Lydon and Kev Moore on a ramblechat through upcoming plans of new music releases and how The Long Road approaches writing and recording our AngloAmericana music: a cinematic approach. Steve also takes us back to New Orleans with the glimpse of a new song; and Kev thinks back to the very start of his musical career.

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Episode #30 - Slow doughnuts or quick donuts?

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:30:57 GMT

A special episode to mark the end of Season 2 of The Vagabond Way podcast, where Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'The Bish' Lydon congregate digitally for an online chat discussing everything from donuts to the positive effects of lockdown, the drawbacks of lockdown, the future of live music, and the occasional Monty Python line thrown in - and Steve's old pal The Fat Pigeon makes an appearance!

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Episode #29 - Vagabond soldiers: onwards!

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:47:44 GMT

Steve Bonham, the vagabond philosopher, makes an impassioned plea for the future of the music industry in the UK and we give an airing to old favourite from the Dr Big Love era, The Naked Juggler. Kev Moore takes on the next leg of his epic round-the-world journey of his favourite Cafe spots, this week we're in The Czech Republic, and The Bishop sneaks a look back at some favourite moments from songs in The Long Road back catalogue.

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Episode #28 - Going wild in the wilderness

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:42:52 GMT

Join us for another journey along The Vagabond Way as Steve Bonham takes us on a ramble through conjuring up lyrics and melodies for new songs, Kev Moore whisks us away to Mississipi USA for a taste of the blues and The Bishop feeds us some whacky nostalgia from the medicine cupboard of Dr Big Love.

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Episode #27 - There's nothing else like a good metaphor

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:50:29 GMT

This week, Steve takes a look behind that popular question, "so what are the lyrics of this song about?" and examines some different approaches to lyrics: the heavily metaphorical or the profoundly literal. Kev takes us on a journey to his next Café destination in Austin, Texas and the Bishop reveals a week of experimenting in the kitchen.

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Episode #26 - Six-string addiction

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 19:37:15 GMT

"The first step on the road to recovery is to admit you have a problem". Join Steve as we hear about his ongoing addiction to six-string beasts, quietly filling up his sitting room: guitars! Kev takes us to the next destination on his travels: Morocco. And the Bishop talks you through the components for one of The Long Road's Spotify "hits", Wrapped Up In You.

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Episode #25 - A taste of Anglo-Americana

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:57:05 GMT

In this week's episode, have a few more tastes of Anglo-Americana, join us on The Vagabond Way to hear some more of it. Steve talks about the current state of play and the future of music performances online and Kev takes us all to the West Coast of America, on the next stop at Kev's Cafe Corner, in San Francisco.

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Episode #24 - Chillin' with the devil

Fri, 29 May 2020 17:17:39 GMT

Join The Long Road on The Vagabond Way for a look back with Steve at an old favourite song of ours, Sister of a Dirty Moon. Kev tells us of further tales on his travels around the world in Kev's Café Corner, this week we're in New Orleans, and the Bishop talks us through another track from The Long Road's Moonshine Elegy EP.

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Episode #23 - Whose music is it anyway?

Fri, 22 May 2020 16:54:11 GMT

This week, Steve asks "whose music is it anyway?" and thinks about the labels at society's disposal for slapping on to music and whether that works or is a good thing, do they matter? Kev takes us to Copenhagen in Denmark this week for his latest Kev's Kafe Korner, and the Bishop brings us up to date on his baking exploits.

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Episode #22 - The Ballad Continues

Fri, 08 May 2020 17:07:04 GMT

The journey goes ever on with The Long Road. This week Steve discusses the rise of the phrase "dropping some new music" to describe that deeply personal and vulnerable moment when a songwriter let's their creation loose to the world, Kev tells us of the weekend he accidentally became a bosun on a ship on the border of Portugal and Spain, and The Bishop gives us his insight into his favourite track from The Long Road's new EP, Moonshine Elegy.

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Episode #21 - Join us on the journey

Fri, 01 May 2020 16:03:46 GMT

Ahead of The Long Road's Lockdown Live (mostly!) event, join The Bish, Steve and Kev on their usual rambles about life, the universe and everything. Featuring: a look at the other two songs on The Long Road's new EP, Moonshine Elegy, Steve looks back at another old favourite song, Kev takes us to the next place in his journal of his favourite coffee spots somewhere in the world, and The Bish updates on homemade-cheese-making efforts.

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Episode #20 - Do coyotes play guitar?

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:01:49 GMT

"Do cayotes play guitar?" is one of the burning topics discussed in today's special episode on Moonshine Elegy, the brand new EP release from Steve Bonham and The Long Road. Other topics discussed include the psychedelia featured in "Moonshine Running", the subtext lurking in "Canyons in the Desert", the taste of something fine in "Silver Moon, Silver Girl" and just who are the stars of "Ballad of Duane and Billy Marie"?

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Episode #19 - Knights of the Road

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:32:52 GMT

This week we look ahead to the upcoming release of The Long Road's new EP, Moonshine Elegy, featuring four brand new songs and music videos. Steve takes us back to think about an old favourite song of his, which still pops up from time to time. Kev tells us tales of the Caribbean in Kev's Kafe Korner and the Bishop shows off his bloomer!

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Episode #18 - This Is My England

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:01:14 GMT

Responding to the #Lockdown experience here in the UK, Steve Bonham and The Long Road have written and recorded (at home!) a new song: This Is My England. Introduction: https://youtu.be/rgF0m4VLTF4 Music video: https://youtu.be/ofSG1Wbasgw Donate to the NHS here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/thelongroad1 Also this week, we join Kev on another jaunt to Kev’s Kafe Korner and the Bish fills us in on his international breadmaking exploits.

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Episode #17 - The Flow of Creative Deuces

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:26:13 GMT

This week, the Bish has been inspired (or provoked) into sharing some thoughts on creativity and how creative people tick; Steve brings us tales from adventures on the canals in Oxfordshire, enjoying his floating bolthole Emeline; and Kev's Kafe Korner this week is about a favourite place on Kev's travels that was rarely in the same place twice!

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Episode #16 - Outsiders and Blue Dancing Shoes

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:28:49 GMT

Musicians and songwriters are outsiders, never quite fully integrated into the rest of society. Steve explores this idea a little and tells us stories from his upbringing, including the blue dancing shoes of his youth! Kev's Kafe Korner returns for its second outing - keep listening to find out Kev's next hot tip for a coffee. And of course, further news from the Bish's kitchen exploits.

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Episode #15 - Music For Hard Times

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:43:25 GMT

In these strange times, thoughts from Steve on how humans have always sought solace in the comforting arms of music, throughout the centuries. Kev's new feature, Kev's Kafe Korner - very carefully and deliberately not converted to an acronym - exploring Kev's self-diagnosed caffeine addiction, and the results of the Bish's baking experiment from last week.

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Episode #14 - Vagabond Dreams

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:38:38 GMT

Songs are stories animated by music. Steve tells of his journey from the peak of the Atlas Mountains to the edge of the Sahara desert. Along the way, between being arrested for vagrancy, pursued by the secret police on motorcycles and attacked by a local viper, he meets a Californian girl and her partner, and it was just crying out for a song to be written about...

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Episode #13 - Breakin’ the rules or takin’ the rules

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:52:14 GMT

Thoughts on poetry and music, rhythm and lyrics, and the creative process. Perhaps poetry is music, and music is poetry? Listen for details of upcoming Double Premiere from The Long Road, thoughts from Steve Bonham on inspiring songwriter Guy Clark and a couple of snippets from our back catalogue.

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Episode #12 - Derbyshire to Las Vegas, via the Cairngorms

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:08:59 GMT

This week's podcast explores the third and final song on The Long Road's 2019 EP, called American Wilderness. The story spreads from Derbyshire, UK to Las Vegas (New Mexico, not that other one!) via the Cairngorms in Scotland. Quite the trek! Hear from Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'The Bish' Lydon about American Wilderness.

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Episode #11 - Music Like A Fine Wine

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:10:46 GMT

Chris 'the Bish' Lydon and the vagabond philosopher Steve Bonham discuss their shared musical heritage and how the combined musical styles of folk, jazz and rock combine to create The Long Road sound, and how the songwritiing process with The Long Road works. We also take a dive into how the song Wrapped Up In You came to be.

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Episode #10 - Going Back To The Source

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:32:31 GMT

Join Steve Bonham and Chris 'the Bish' Lydon as they discuss The Long Road "Going Back To The Source", a look back at Steve's time with the Zuni people of New Mexico, some preview chat about the new songs from The Long Road coming your way in 2020 - and The Bishop's Daily Bread features this week: GRANARY LOAVES.

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Episode #9 - It's Been A Long, Long Time

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:59:04 GMT

They're back! The long-awaited second season of The Long Road Podcast featuring a catch up from Chris "The Bish" Lydon and some thoughts from the Vagabond Philosopher, Steve Bonham, on recent time recording a whole batch of brand new tracks in studio.

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Episode #8 - A Banjo-y Christmas Time

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:59:26 GMT

Mince pies, mulled wine, festive cheer and (unexpectedly!) some Xmas sausages! The Long Road (all four of them!) gather for a festive get together to celebrate the first series of the podcast, the successes of 2018 musically, plans for 2019 and beyond - and, who knows, maybe even a singalong!

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Episode #7 - Woodworm Calling

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:20:50 GMT

Stuart Jones, owner and engineer at Woodworm Studios (and very strong contender for "fifth member of The Long Road"!) has a chat with Chris. Stuart talks a bit about how he came to own Woodworm Studios, his time engineering and producing for The Long Road and Stuart's top tips for musicians going into a studio! Oh, and cake.

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Episode #6 - Song Stories

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:30:46 GMT

This episode features Kev Moore, songwriter, singer, bassist, guitarist and drummer with The Long Road as he talks us through some of his Song Stories, excerpts from songs that have big influences on Kev throughout his life, travels through America and some extracts from his diary whilst on the road, coming the closest he ever came to "touching the blues".

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Episode #5 - Adventures in Gold and Dust

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:47:09 GMT

The Long Road's own Vagabond Philosopher himself, Steve Bonham, has returned from New Mexico with some stories to tell and a bunch of ideas for new songs. The Bishop and Steve have a chat about Steve's travels, and get to hear insights from along the trail, including The Other Las Vegas, meeting Billy The Kid's third cousin and panning for gold.

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Episode #4 - The piano ain't got no wrong notes

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:12:33 GMT

The host of The Long Road Podcast, Chris Lydon, tells us a bit about his piano background, how The Long Road got to where we are today, some chat about influences from some great New Orleans piano players and some favourite snippets of songs from our new albums.

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Episode #3 - Don't pick it or it'll never get better

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:35:08 GMT

This week we hear from John Humphreys banjo player extraordinaire in The Long Road! Some examples of John's playing styles and some excerpts from our music where you can hear him in action, and a few bad banjo jokes. (Are there any other sort of banjo jokes?!)

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Episode #2 - The Infrequency of Collaboration

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 21:29:47 GMT

More thoughts and ramblings from The Long Road. This episode features Kev Moore, bassist, guitarist and songwriter with The Long Road talking about three of the tracks he was co-written on the new album The Girl With The Rattlesnake Heart, and his take on our Gone To Look For America project.

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Episode #1 - Gone To Look For America

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:24:35 GMT

The inaugural podcast from The Long Road. This episode features a chat with Steve Bonham. A musician, author, poet, songerwriter, singer and adventurer. Steve talks about his brand new book A Beautiful Broken Dream, a rucksack called Boris, run ins with bears and plans to trek through New Mexico.

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