Monday 13th July, 1.00pm – Sarah Parish: My Mixtape
Mistresses, reveals her life through her favourite songs for My Mixtape. She grew up listening to Joni Mitchell and chooses her ‘Free Man In Paris’, and Madonna’s ‘Music’ always make her laugh and dance. For “ultimate cheese” it had to be Lionel Ritchie’s ‘All Night Long’, and for romantic reasons John Martyn’s ‘May You Never’.
NEW! Tuesday 14th July, 10.30pm - Neil McCormick’s Needle Time: Randy Bachman
Originally recorded as a joke for his brother who had a stutter, ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet’, written by rock legend Randy Bachman, went on to hit the number one spot in 22 countries. This is just one of the fascinating anecdotes from the incredible musical journey of this songwriter and lead guitarist of bands including Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who who is Neil McCormick’s guest this week. Find out how a chart-topping anti war song at the time of Vietnam came about too.
NEW! Wednesday 15th July, 1,00pm – Jenny Powell: My Mixtape
As presenter of shows such as Top of the Pops and Wheel of Fortune, a regular on Loose Women and contestant on Celebrity Masterchef and more, she’s a very familiar face on TV. And now this brilliant broadcaster makes her Vintage debut by curating her ultimate song collection which ranges from Bon Jovi to Bros with a dash of musical theatre. A huge hit from the boy band of a very famous ex-boyfriend is in the mix too.
NEW! Wednesday 15th July, 10.30pm – Live With…Joanne Shaw Taylor
As a guitar-wielding teen inspired by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, this Birmingham-born blues and rock artist was discovered by Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics. More than a decade on, her gutsy music has won multiple awards and a devoted following. Hear her play and sing from her repertoire at The Crypt studio in our latest Live With… session.
NEW! Thursday 16th July, 10.30pm – Warren Haynes: My Vintage
Epic tracks from some of the greats feature in the top song picks of this legendary American artist. A master himself on acoustic and electric guitar in acclaimed outfits including The Allman Brothers Band, he is just the person to sort the men from the boys when it comes to rock and the blues, with the likes of Jeff Buckley, Peter Gabriel and BB King making the final cut.
Friday 17th July, 11.00pm - The Vintage TV Sessions
Bringing a post-punk vibe to this latest brilliant batch of live sessions is Brix Smith Start of The Fall fame, who is on hosting duties at The Tabernacle. She welcomes to the stage for stunning performances Graham Gouldman of 10cc, who is celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary, 80s alternative rockers Inspiral Carpets, who rose to fame during the ‘Madchester’ years with their indie anthems, 80s icon Jimmy Somerville of Bronski Beat, and Grammy award-winning The Mavericks, best known for their 1988 hit ‘Dance the Night Away’.
Saturday 18th July, 7.00pm - Live With… Fairport Convention
This is quite the coup here for Vintage TV, with a live session from the seminal and influential English folk rock and electric folk band that is regarded as the most important in the genre’s history. Heck, they may even have invented the genre! Anyway, we are honoured to welcome Fairport Convention to the Crypt Studios, where they will perform songs from their vast back catalogue, spanning five decades, including ‘Myths and Heroes’, ‘Matty Groves’ and ‘The Gallivant’. It’s must-see TV, obviously!
NEW! Sunday 19th July, 5.00pm - Neil Warnock: My Vintage
He's worked with some of the most influential musicians of our time, so this industry veteran knows a thing or two about mind-blowing songs. And some of the great artists - from Dolly Parton to Pink Floyd - he has represented with his global The Agency Group, which he founded in 1981, are included in his brilliant top song choices. Classics from The Beatles, America and The Beach Boys too make this a joy to listen to.
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