Michelle Ward was joined by the incredibly talented trio, TED KEY & THE KINGSTONS. Their current single QUEEN OF ELLA STREET, is on the Phoenix FM A List.
A superb live performance in the studio from this talented trio and a delve into the history of the band. The songs are like pieces of art with cracking musical hooks to draw you in and interesting, clever lyrics all topped off with a fantastic vocal. A must see live.
Ted Key & The Kingstons are a 3-piece folk/rock band from Kingston upon Hull. Their story-led songs are influenced by dub reggae and punk, and reflect real-life events that have happened to lead vocalist Ted Key. Their new single The Queen of Ella Street is released on 25th January, along with their debut album Raconteur Rock.
An in-depth interview with band (Ted Key, Paul Greendale, Nick Harrison) and three live songs.
INTERVIEW PART ONE
- Music that shaped my life
- My First Guitar
- First song I ever wrote
- The Housemartins
- Playing the Bass
LIVE PERFORMANCE – Me Copy O’ London Calling
INTERVIEW PART TWO
- Telling stories with songs
- Reggae
- The Story of the Housemartins
- The songwriting process
- Bass & Drums
- D:Ream
- Studio Recordings
- What the best lyric you have ever written
- The Album
- The Sauna Songs
- My life as a teacher
- Len’s Lion
- Lyrics
- The Tour
- Today’s Music
- New Vinyl
LIVE PERFORMANCE – One Way Street