Umbrella Radio is Umbrella-London’s musical platform, hosting everything from podcasts to events. Hear show’s from The Sun Tavern, Discount Suit Co. & Umbrella Brewing.
John and Mark bring new music from Goat Girl, some classic Alabama Shakes, proto Reggae courtesy of Ronnie Wood, and loads more, while chatting tunes that jump into your head at inappropiate moments.
John supplies the Soul & Funk this month with classics and gems from Erma Franklin, James Carr, The Velvellettes and many more. Plus a birthday tribute to a soul paragon.
Broadcasting direct from The Sun Tavern, John is joined by Ciaran Ó Dubhthaigh ahead of his Non-Specific DJ set. They talk pasts, presents & futures with tracks from 80's Matchbox B-line Disaster, Lou Reed, Slaves and more...
John is joined by regular DSC DJ Danny Roberts, who picks tunes from Betty Harris, Aaron Neville, Tony Borders and other Soul & Funk gems, while they discuss the prolificacy of Allen Toussaint and pay respects to Dennis Edwards.
John brings exciting news from Mexico about a new Umbrella Project operation. Speaking with the main protagonists and playing a few tunes to set the scene. Listen up!
Mark bears big news from afar, as he and John discuss musical duos, musical rhyming slang, and anecdotes from the drama community. All to the soundtrack of Sparks, Teddy Hill, Tempesst, The Rolling Stones and many more.
The first show of the year from Umbrella Radio, John plays strictly Soul & Funk from The Isley Bros., Ruby Andrews, Sam Cooke, and all the rest.
John & Mark host a show dedicated to the bands that played at legendary Manchester club, The Haçienda ahead of the NYE extravaganza. Hear Spiritualized, Blur, The Inspiral Carpets, while they show the working out to creating Blue Monday. Plus a Christmas tune or two.
Some big hitters this month emanating from Umbrella Towers. John takes in tunes from Tami Terrell né Mongomery, Gene Chandler, The Main Ingredient and more while talking James Brown & Curtis.
Mark & John Have some eerie choices this month, post Halloween. Along with Syd Barrett, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Band and plenty more!!
