April 7, 2023
Ep386: John Brewster of The Angels / Angel City
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John Brewster discusses early days & records of The Angels / Angel City , the name change, working w AC/DC and Vanda & Young at Albert Productions, the classic albums, the influence of the band on the Seattle sound and lots more. Topics include: Upcoming Brewster Brothers tour Origins of the name "The Keystone Angels" Early gigs with AC/DC Working at Alberts with George Young and Harry Vanda Creating "Face to Face" The guitar sound, playing with Malcolm Young Leaving Albert Productions Spending time in Albert's studio Watching Harry create "Love Is In The Air" Parting with Albert Productions, quick Fifa Riccobono story Finding the issue with the band name "The Angels" The name "Angel City" getting known in the US Fans of The Angels/Angel City Texting with Slash on the golf course Challenges opening for The Kinks Nice memories of David Bowie Origins of the audience call-back chant for "Will I Ever See Your Face Again" Does the band have control and access to The Angels' tapes and music? Who is on the cover of The Angels Debut? The story of the cover of "Face to Face" The lighting and choreography of The Angels live show Filling in live bands with family members The release of film/video of Liveline Considering reissuing classic album titles The collectability of original Angels LPs Memories of sequencing Angels albums The Brewster Brothers Electric EP Are there possible future recording or 'recharged' projects? Upcoming 50th anniversary plans with special guests Listening to classics as well as upcoming Aussie bands The Brewster Brothers dates and The Angels with choir and symphonies Interview wrap up Get Tix to see The Angels and The Brewster Brothers here High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related