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Topic: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

Not to be missed!  www.varmintshow.net  There is also a competition for those listening in.

Sunday - 17th January 2010 - the Varmint Show is proud to announce an exclusive feature with Virgil and the Accelerators on Rob Varmint's Rock and Blues Circus (18.00 - 20.00 GMT).

Recorded in November 2009, as the band prepared for their gig that evening with Joanne Shaw-Taylor at the Robin 2, the show features contributions from both Virgil and Gabriel McMahon in a wide ranging interview that gives a real insight into one of the UK's most exciting live bands.

In addition to music from the band's debut EP, we also have 2 exclusive additional tracks as well as an extraordinary live performance from Virgil.

The interview was recorded at the home of Virgil's Manager, Martin Lewis, in the afternoon leading up to the gig at the Robin 2.  We'd like to place on record our particular thanks to Martin and his family for making us so welcome.  It was a fantastic afternoon, which only got better as we followed Martin & his proteges to the gig and got to hang out with Virgil and Gabe's mum, (the almost legendary) Tripsy & Simon, fleetingly met (photographer extraordinaire) Icon from the Joe Bonamassa forum and shared a peerless gig with a knowledgeable and yet gobsmacked audience.

(Oh, and we also got to talk to someone else, but more of that in due course ...)

Seriously, in a cynical, manufactured X-Factor world, where bland, air-brushed superlatives are 10-a-penny, Virgil and the Accelerators are genuinely one of the most talented, electrifying bands you are likely to see in several lifetimes ... so do join us to celebrate their very special thang as, to (mis-)quote Virgil, these guys are "the Berries"!

Re: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

I'll be listening in Martin.

Here's a link to the site for those who want to listen online:
http://www.varmintshow.net/

Ian

Please be in no doubt that this is the REAL ME! Beware imposters........................

Re: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

Yes link does help!!

Icon wrote:

I'll be listening in Martin.

Here's a link to the site for those who want to listen online:
http://www.varmintshow.net/

Ian

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Re: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

What a great show, Martin. Virgil and Gabe came across very well. I really loved the acoustic numbers. It was a lot of fun listening and chatting to George, Martin, Ian, Rob and Roger on Facebook too.
I can't wait for the podcast so I can have another listen.
Thanks Rob and Matt for putting such a great interview together and thanks too to Martin and Kate for having us all round at your house!
Huge thanks too to Virgil and the Accelerators....what a lovely, talented bunch they are.

See you soon.....Tripsy big_smile

ps I know there were quite a few other buddies listening too, including Sandy,Cathy, Libby and Ges....it was a great family affair smile

Re: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

That was fun!!! Tripsy, you're a star!!!! I loved the live "Little Wing..ish" bit. My favorite part was Virgil's response to the question about how he would respond to Blues Purists. Brilliant!!! Once again the young'ins give an old lady hope!!! Can't wait to catch a show.  Cathy

Re: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

Yes Tripsy, it really was like a little virtual 'family' gathering, it was great fun! We all love your jingle too, you're our new media star! cool

I'm equally keen to see these boys live, their musical talent as well as the answers they gave during the interview show them to be remarkably well-balanced, sensible, and above all, very talented young lads. More power to them!! big_smile

RIP Iron Man

Rock On and keep the Faith

Re: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

That was a great listen - Virgil talked with the maturity of one of the old bluesguys. Hard to believe he's new to all this media lark.

He and Gabe need to stick to the music though - leave the jingles to Tripsy lol

I think we should start a facebook group called "Get Virgil & the Accelerators on the X Factor!" lol
(You just had to be there...... REAL MUSICIANS! cool)

Ian

Please be in no doubt that this is the REAL ME! Beware imposters........................

Re: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

Icon wrote:

I think we should start a facebook group called "Get Virgil & the Accelerators on the X Factor!" lol
(You just had to be there...... REAL MUSICIANS! cool)

Ian

That really was a cracker! lol

RIP Iron Man

Rock On and keep the Faith

Re: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

I had no part in that interview its the first time I heard any of it (I had to go pick Tom up as his car broke down). Very pleased indeed I liked the 'well we play instruments for one' in reference to the xfactor. I think it came across what they are all about, they have lived and breathed music from a very early age. You could talk for hours with them, as we do. Cannot wait to pick them up tomorrow and have them back here. they will be a tonic for us.
Thanks for listening in and glad you enjoyed it.


Amsterhammer wrote:
Icon wrote:

I think we should start a facebook group called "Get Virgil & the Accelerators on the X Factor!" lol
(You just had to be there...... REAL MUSICIANS! cool)

Ian

That really was a cracker! lol

Re: Radio Interview with Virgil and The Accelerators today!!! Win goodies

If you missed it, you can listen to the show here http://www.varmintshow.net/