Welcome to February’s edition of Turn Up the Volume with Nick Coffer.This month, the wonderful Eddi Reader reflects on a whirlwind year - reuniting with Fairground Attraction, touring the world, and even starting a PhD. She opens up about her home city of Glasgow, reconnecting with old bandmates, rediscovering her passion for music, and what it means to be a working musician after 40 years in the industry.Author and broadcaster Charlie Connelly shares his fascination with the Shipping Forecast and how it inspired his best-selling book and new stage show, Attention All Shipping. He takes us on a journey through the poetic place names and the enduring magic of this iconic broadcast.Meanwhile, folk singer-songwriter Reg Meuross brings Woody Guthrie’s legacy to life in Fire and Dust, a powerful musical tribute commissioned by Pete Townshend. He explores Guthrie’s influence, his own creative process, and why these songs still matter today.Plus, Alison Young picks out some of the must-see shows coming up at The Stables.Upcoming Events at The Stables:Eddi Reader – April 10 & 11Charlie Connelly: Attention All Shipping – March 19Reg Meuross: Fire and Dust – The Woody Guthrie Story – March 23For tickets and more info, visit stables.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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