The Baker's Dozen #6 Tino Troy (Praying Mantis)

April 04, 2018 by David Vousden in AOR, Classic Rock, Interview, Melodic Rock, The Bakers Dozen, NWOBHM, Hard Rock

For the latest in The Baker's Dozen series, RGM caught up with Tino Troy of Praying Mantis. Tino and his brother Chris formed Praying Mantis back in 1974 and would become a prominent band in the NWOBHM movement (The new wave of British Heavy Metal) that sprang up in the late 70's alongside Iron Maiden, Saxon and Def Leppard. Praying Mantis differed from many of their contemporaries thanks to an obvious love of a good melody which added an almost AOR sheen to much of their material. In 2018 Mantis are about to release their latest album 'Gravity' via the Frontiers label. So join us as Tino Troy discusses his Greek heritage, an early love of reggae and the perils of playing music very loudly.

The Baker's Dozen #5 Eamon Nancarrow (No Hot Ashes).

March 21, 2018 by David Vousden in The Bakers Dozen, Interview, AOR, Melodic Rock, Classic Rock

For the fifth instalment of The Baker's Dozen, we thought we'd see what a rock act might have to say for themselves so RGM caught up with Eamon Nancarrow vocalist for Irish rockers No Hot Ashes. Perseverance is always to be applauded and on March 23rd, 2018 NHA will release their debut album, 34 years after they first formed, via the Frontiers label.

The Baker's Dozen #4 - Gitta De Ridder

March 19, 2018 by David Vousden in Folk, Interview, Singer-Songwriter, The Bakers Dozen

For the fourth in The Baker's Dozen series, Gitta De Ridder kindly took time out from the promotion of her upcoming 'For Everything A Season' album, set for release on March 23rd, to chat to RGM about her influences, her love of British comedy, David Bowie in Labyrinth and much more:

The Baker's Dozen #3 - O&O

March 12, 2018 by David Vousden in Country, Singer-Songwriter, The Bakers Dozen, Interview

Odadiah Jones and Orian Peled aka O&O are the third act to complete The Baker's Dozen. At the time of writing the duo were very busy preparing for C2C weekend at the O2 so we really appreciate them taking the time to get involved. So please read on for tales of rehearsals in a bomb shelter, Spanish music, John Denver and the mysteriously named Lynx 93.

The Baker's Dozen #2 - The Goat Roper Rodeo Band

March 05, 2018 by David Vousden in Interview, The Bakers Dozen, Country, Blues

For the second in our Baker's Dozen feature we are pleased to welcome all three members of The Goat Roper Rodeo Band who kindly gave up their time for a chat about all manner of things. So if you ever wondered how Scandinavian flat pack furniture might have played a part in the band's story then The Baker's Dozen is essential reading.

The Baker's Dozen #1 - Son of Town Hall

February 26, 2018 by David Vousden in The Bakers Dozen, Folk, Interview, Singer-Songwriter

In search of our first participant for The Baker's Dozen, the good ship Red Guitar set sail from Plymouth on a bright clear day with hope in our hearts and a song on our lips. Before long we encountered a small boat, more like a raft really, that contained two amicable gentlemen Mr David Berkeley of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Mr Ben Parker of London, England. The duo seemed immensely glad to see us, and in exchange for some light provisions, willingly discussed their many adventures on The Son of Town Hall.