The Kate Bush Fan Podcast

It's here! Part 1 of Seán's long-promised three-episode series of podcasts about Kate's extraordinary, phenomenal return to the stage in 2014's Before the Dawn shows. In this first episode, he traces the origins of Kate's live comeback through the initial concept, rehearsals, massive media coverage, ticket frenzy and right up till opening night...

Darrell and Paul have lots to say, as they go back nearly 40 years, reminiscing as school friends, the anticipation of the release of two more Kate singles in 1980...and how those songs match up today.

Listen along with Seán as he re-visits the wonderfully unexpected surprise from 1994 that were Kate's dazzling mini-musical-productions for the launch of Fruitopia on US television. He may even have unearthed one fans haven't heard before! A lot of hard editing work this one! "Hey, Hey, Juice!"

Bush Telegraph duo, Paul and Darrell talk to Braden, a new generation Kate fan. Darrell met 19 year old Braden after noticing he had a Kate Bush t-shirt walking out of a health food store in San Francisco! Bush Telegraph also review Kate’s new book of lyrics ‘How To Be Invisible’, discovering some new gems.

Darrell and Paul talk about being young teenagers, anticipating the release of Kate's masterpiece 'Breathing' and attending the very first Kate Bush Club Convention. Only 300 attended and they were two of the youngest ones there! They also discuss the one-sided test pressing of 'Breathing' that has a unique etching on it as well as differences to the published single.

Seán decided to sit down and do a re-watch, with a commentary in real time, of Kate's 'The Line, The Cross and The Curve' released in 1993. He discovers a lot to like and celebrate about the film, despite it receiving a somewhat lukewarm reception in certain quarters since its release, not least from Kate herself! Grab some popcorn, It's really happening to ya...    

Just a short minisode to kick off 2019 - I wanted to draw attention to the "Clarification" statement that Kate made today on her official website after over two years of false statements and articles appearing in print and social media about her supposed political affiliations. She's had enough! Good for you, Kate.

Seán introduces our Christmas Special episode for 2018 hosted by Bush Telegraph - Paul Thomas and Darrell Babidge! Darrell and Paul talk in depth about the Christmas Kate Show from 1979, and other festive things related to Kate. This includes the Christmas Kate Bush Club Newsletters, the recent Pop Up Shop in London, another Christmas TV appearance in 1979, and the release of 'December Will Be Magic Again' in 1980.

In this episode Seán heads to London to experience the extraordinary 5-day Kate Bush Remastered Pop-Up for himself. After meeting the HomeGround gang (and a certain actor friend of theirs!) he meets Monty Moncrieff MBE, a Kate Bush superfan. We get into the world of collecting Kate Bush; vinyl records, box sets, rarities and even fakes - we cover it all. It's very geeky, so be warned, but we had fun doing it. We also feature a fantastic version of one of Kate's songs by our friend Tristan!

They've finally arrived! Kate Bush, who never seems to want to re-visit her back catalogue (her last greatest hits compilation was over 30 years ago), has nevertheless undertaken a monumental remastering project, releasing all 10 studio albums on both vinyl and CD, fully remastered plus some remastered rarities collections. Seán talks about this extraordinary avalanche of Kate Bush releases and Paul and Darrell follow up with their analysis. And then there's the charity pop up shop!

Seán introduces the latest Bush Telegraph special episode. Darrell and Paul talk about the imminent release of the Kate Bush remasters, and anticipate a special listening experience. They also talk about the ‘Before The Dawn’ performances in 2014, having waited 35 years to see Kate perform live again. They cover everything from hearing the very surprising news, to the frantic day the tickets went on sale, and then the ultimate experience of seeing Kate live!

Seán chats to Homeground founder Dave Cross about the amazing history of fan conventions and parties that himself, Peter, Krys, Lisa Bradley and Kate herself have organised since the 1980s! Some RARE audio from the unforgettable 1990 Convention (yes, famously she announced potential live dates....they only took 24 years to arrive!) and we also manage to find time to discuss this month's upcoming remasters. Thanks Dave! 2018 Party tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/yb4tmms7

In this episode Seán catches up with Del Palmer (!) and singer Mandy Watson and pianist/arranger Michael Mayell of The Kate Bush Song Book as they perform in Ireland as a three-piece for the very first time. We discuss how Del became involved with the band, how he experienced re-visiting Kate Bush songs he hasn't performed on in decades, and his memories of trips to Ireland with Kate and recording here with the cream of Irish musicians. All song clips recorded in Monroe's, Galway - Oct 20th 2018.

Hailing from San Diego in the US, Baby Bushka are 8 women who have wowed the UK and Ireland with their powerfully energetic, impressively entertaining and musically accomplished take on the work of Kate Bush. Seán chats to them backstage in Belfast on the final date of their UK/Ireland tour. Seán yet again discusses the latest news about Kate's upcoming catalogue remasters and even sets a mini-pub quiz on the Never For Ever album (thanks, Simon!) - it's a packed episode...

Darrell and Paul take another trip down memory lane and talk about encounters with the Bush family, including when Kate sung to Paul and Darrell played Moonlight Sonata at the Farm. They also discuss Kate's upcoming Remastered vinyl and CD project.