🎙️ Show Topic: Beatles & UK Rock — From Merseybeat to the 70s Sound

My latest podcast, recorded on Monday, September 15th, 2025, explored Beatles and UK Rock: From Merseybeat to the 70s Sound, featuring great music from the Beatles and other UK artists, and special moments in Liverpool. A big thanks to our guests Florent of The Low Beat, Frankie Hunter and Skip Curtin of Cranberry Alarm Clock, and Steve McDonald and Grant Roberts of McDonald’s Farm for contributing to a fantastic show.

We played harmony-rich Merseybeat, mod-era grit, and 70s studio sparkle – connecting the Fab Four to fellow British hitmakers who turned jangling guitars and fearless songwriting into an era-defining soundtrack.

Along the way, we heard from musicians who keep the flame burning on today’s stages – channeling the arrangements, energy, and joy that made these songs timeless.

🕰️ Tune in for a night of stories, riffs, and ringing Rickenbackers – a love letter to the Beatles and their UK peers.

📅 Mark your calendars: Monday, September 15th, 2025 – cue the vinyl and ride the backbeat.

🎧 Don’t miss it! Stream the new episode as soon as it drops.

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Monday, September 15th, 2025

1. 🎸 Florent (The Low Beat)

Guitarist with French Beatles tribute The Low Beat, Florent channels the band’s melodic bite and harmony-first arrangements with authentic tones and stagecraft.

He’ll share how the group builds that classic Beatles blend, from gear to vocal stacks, and what keeps these songs evergreen on modern stages.

2. 🎶 Cranberry Alarm Clock

Massachusetts rockers serving a rich blend of classic 60s sounds, with a strong focus on the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and fellow British hitmakers.

Known for lush harmonies and deep respect for the original recordings, they’ll talk setlists, arrangements, and the art of making vintage grooves feel brand new.

3. 🎤 McDonald’s Farm

Formed in Scotland in the mid-1970s by Steve McDonald and Grant Roberts, McDonald’s Farm delivers Beatles favorites alongside kindred 60s/70s hits, from private functions and festivals to their regular sets at Liverpool’s world-famous Cavern Club.

Members have performed with legends including Denny Laine, Mark Hudson, and Neil Innes. Expect road stories, Cavern memories, and why these songs still ignite a room.

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