Two seasoned professional musicians have joined forces to launch a new podcast celebrating music in Cumbria and beyond.
Steve Harrison and Paul Musgrave, both long-term performers, have brought their knowledge, humour, and passion for music to Border Crack and Speak About.
Steve, a drummer and multi-instrumentalist, has teamed up with Paul, a vocalist and also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, to create the podcast which is dedicated to exploring the region’s vibrant music culture.
Border Crack and Speak About aims to provide a platform for musicians and music lovers alike, offering insight, storytelling, and a shared appreciation for live and recorded music – and we’ll be sharing the podcasts on Cumbria Crack as the pair publish them.
They said while the initial focus will be on Cumbria’s artists, venues, and stories, the duo plan to broaden the podcast’s scope.
The pair want to interview authors, broadcasters, sports personalities and maybe even politicians – but they said the focus would always be on the music.
Their first podcast was the pair interviewing each other, with the conversation delved into their musical journeys, experiences, and perspectives on the evolving music scene. You can watch it above.
The pair, known as Haz and Muz, said: “With decades of combined experience and a strong connection to the local music community, we want to deliver engaging, authentic conversations that shine a spotlight on the sounds and stories of Cumbria and potentially far beyond.”
The first guest episode features Stephen Dunn, affectionately known as Dunno or Mr Carlisle, below:
The second podcast is an interview with internationally regarded musician Francis Dunnery, who hails from Egremont.
He hit fame in the 1980s with chart topping band It Bites, and has also played guitar with the likes of Robert Plant, Carlos Santana, Lauren Hill and Chris Difford to name just a few.
Muz and Haz caught up with Francis before his fundraising gig in St Bees for the Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund, which he set up in 2002 in memory of his parents. It has raised over £500,000 to support children’s health, wellness, and educational needs locally.
Here’s their chat below:
Muz and Haz have lots more podcasts in the pipeline.
You can catch them via Cumbria Crack, on their Youtube channel and follow them on Facebook.
