We welcome our very special guest Bruce Watson to the show! John Gouveia lurks in the background, as does several others – including (occasionally) Jamie Watson.
- "That's what you call an introduction!"
- Talking about the recent acoustic show at HRC.
- Arranging songs acoustically.
- Derek's first gig.
"Porrohman" - live acoustic version from HRC, 25 October 2012
- About Derek joining & learning Tony's bass lines.
- Status of recording the new album - half done, more sessions planned.
- Writing process within the band now, vs. the writing process with Stuart.
- Writing "Angels and Promises."
- Writing "Last Ship Sails."
- Working with Bill Nelson.
- Change of perspective about playing in BC between 2002 and now.
- Fan interest in BC over the years and the role in BC continuing.
- Tony Butler's leaving the band & his ongoing relationship with the band.
- Will we ever see a new Big Country "epic"?
- Mike Peters' role and contributions to the band.
- About Mike's willingness to join BC and prioritize it above The Alarm.
- About how Derek could have ended UP playing on the original Townhouse demos in 1982.
- About putting out the initial request to Mike about joining BC.
- "Eggplant" - "It's like a bovine paste that you spread on toast."
- About working with Jamie and how he fits into the band.
- How Bruce & Jamie started writing songs together.
- Jamie reveals he is a closet drummer, and will sometimes remain with Mark for drum sound checks.
- The division of guitar duties between Bruce & Jamie.
- The "Bruce & Jamie Watson" project - how did it start, the albums, writing songs together.
- "Dakota Sunset" (excerpt) from B&JW's "Another Anthem For the Damned" album.
- Writing lyrics and Bruce’s preferred storytelling approach.
"Cathedrals Are All White In Amsterdam" from B&JW’s “Another Anthem For the Damned” album.
- Kazoos and audience interaction – a business idea by Jamie Watson.
- Jamie's aspirations as far as having a long-term career in music.
- The acoustic live album, containing some interesting choices for BC covers - "Made In Heaven," "What About Peace."
- Jamie growing up as a kid in a "Big Country household", and starting up in bands.
"Peace In Our Time" - Tom sings with Bruce & Jamie playing guitar.
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