It's Glasto week, so that means it's time for our Glasto Special! Chris, Dickie and Seb tell you everything you need to know about the best festival in the world. Full of tips, memories and regrets from years of visiting that magical land of cattle, strong cider and long drops. If you are going to Glastonbury this year, then be sure to watch Old Dirty Brasstards who are performing with Beyond Repair as part of the show "B:RAVE" at the following times this weekend: Friday Night 1am 23.06.23 Sensation Seekers Stage Sunday Night 1am 25.06.23 Sensation Seekers Stage Supported by Arts Council Eng ..read more

Testing, testing... hello out there... this is the Old Dirty Brasstards calling across the airwaves! That's right, it's the return of ODB FM, just sixteen months after our last episode. Why has it taken so long, you ask? Some, but not all, answers to this will become clear in the episode. 2022 was an incredibly busy year for the band, and we are so excited for 2023, and there are going to be lots more podcast episodes for you to enjoy. We've recorded two more episodes to be released very soon too, so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss anything. First up is this one, all about our ..read more

What's that... two episodes in two days? That's right, the Old Dirty Brasstards are back with more, and this time they're discussing their 2021 cover of Blur's 1994 hit "Girls & Boys". Chris Smith, Seb Philpott, and Barney Philpott (who arranged it and produced the track) have a chat about the song, whilst accidentally digging up some deep-rooted memories and perhaps some unexplored trauma. It sounds quite hard-going, doesn't it? But it's pretty light-hearted to be honest, though we should probably warn you about some graphic imagery in the first five minutes. If you're squeamish about te ..read more

Testing, testing... hello out there... this is the Old Dirty Brasstards calling across the airwaves! That's right, it's the return of ODB FM, just sixteen months after our last episode. Why has it taken so long, you ask? Some, but not all, answers to this will become clear in the episode. 2022 was an incredibly busy year for the band, and we are so excited for 2023, and there are going to be lots more podcast episodes for you to enjoy. We've recorded two more episodes to be released very soon too, so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss anything. First up is this one, all about our ..read more

In this, the first of our Arts Council supported episodes, co-founders Chris Smith and Richard Turner, plus podcast producer Seb Philpott interview Britpop DJ and scenester Sean Rowley in the build up to their show, "Disco 2021: A Britpop Brass Odyssey’', held at Manchester Club Academy, on the 23rd September 2021 (Buy tickets here!)They find out how he has carved out a unique career in the music industry, from BBC Radio presenter to Glasto DJ. Sean also talks about the inception of his successful club night, ‘Guilty Pleasures’ which provides a lovely trip down memory lane for the Old Dirty Br ..read more

In this, the last episode of the current series, your friends at Old Dirty Brasstards discuss their final release of 2020 - their cover of Estelle's 2008 mega-hit "American Boy". This was recorded back in early January 2021, during Lockdown 3.0. Chris Smith and Richard Turner host, and are joined by the track arranger and producer, Barney Philpott. Also there is little Dickie Evans, tuba player of the band, and trumpeter and podcast producer, Seb Philpott. Later on, trumpeter Dave Hopkin drops in to give his perspective. They discuss everything from Supervet, Westfield Shopping Centre, borrowi ..read more

The ODB boys exchange New Year pleasantries before embarking on a deep dive into the belly of their cover of Kiesza's Hideaway. David "Seabass" Geoghegan takes us back in time to paint a vivid picture of how his arrangement came to be. We discuss how the piece has evolved over the years, and Barney Philpott explains how he turned it into a pulsing gem of EDM. Ric Elsworth is on hand (with his dog) to tell us how he did the drumming, Seb Philpott talks about his trumpetting, and it is all hosted by Chris Smith and Richard Turner. Produced by Seb Philpott. Listen to Old Dirty Brasstards here ..read more

The Brasstards return for a January 2021 catch up, and chat about their recent Xmas EP double A-side: "Wonderful Christmastime / Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". Well, it's really an excuse for a catch-up and a rambly conversation about The Beatles, The 2012 Olympics, Phoenix Nights and that magnificent multi-talented man, Rylan. This episode features Chris Smith, Richard Turner, Seb Philpott, Cai Isfryn, and song arranger and producer, Dan West. Listen to Old Dirty Brasstards here: https://olddirtybrasstards.co.uk/music Artwork by Tom Fearn https://villagegreen.studio Hosted on Acast. See acast ..read more

Chris Smith, Richard Turner and several other Brasstards congregate to talk about their cover of "Riot Van" by Arctic Monkeys. Featuring track arranger and trumpet/flugelhorn player Seb Philpott, track producer and trombonist Barney Philpott, trumpeter Dave Hopkin, and bass trombonist Dan West. Listen to Old Dirty Brasstards on Spotify, Bandcamp or Youtube. Go to www.olddirtybrasstards.co.uk to learn more about the band and to find out when they are next playing live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Chris Smith, Richard Turner and several other Brasstards congregate to talk about their cover of "It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy. Featuring track arranger and trumpet player Seb Philpott, track producer and trombonist Barney Philpott, trumpeter Freddie Bols, and drummer Ric Elsworth. Listen to Old Dirty Brasstards on Spotify, Bandcamp or Youtube. Go to www.olddirtybrasstards.co.uk to learn more about the band and to find out when they are next playing live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more