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Access All Areas the autobiography of a roadie, by Paul Cantwell Suzi Quatro has written the foreword for the book ‘Access All Areas‘, praising Paul “Rusty” Cantwell who was a roadie and stage manager from the 70s until the 90s for some of the biggest names in show business. He tells behind the scenes stories and shows pictures of […]

Whether you are reminiscing about your own school days or want a playlist to get your teen in the mood (we don’t recommend this list for young children) here is something for everyone. ABC  – The Jackson5 Fifteen – Talor Swift Hall of Fame –  The Script ft will.i.am Be True to Your School – […]

When Leighton Buzzard Totally Rocked It seems a long and distant memory since Leighton Buzzard rocked its little socks off at Buzzstock Music Festival 2023. Leighton Buzz Radio were there to to join in the party and one of our intrepid presenters; Steve James (usually to be found at the Blues Cafe Show on Tuesdays) […]

A Grade II listed pub that has been the focal point of a Buckinghamshire village for over 300 years could be turned into housing, villagers fear after it shut for the sixth time in as many years. An action group has been set up to save The Swan in Stewkley near Leighton Buzzard and has […]

Oh Yes She Can! Goldilocks and friends take on the evil Queen Bee and her dreaded Hypno-Honey! Return of pantomime to the Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre for the first time in 3 years, with a new take on an old story The award-winning Leighton Buzzard Drama Group are celebrating their return to the Leighton Buzzard […]

Leighton Buzz Radio volunteers gather for chuckles and cocktails. Ollie Vees was last night’s venue for the Leighton Buzz Radio volunteer’s annual Christmas bash.  The first Tuesday in each month is open mic comedy night featuring new and seasoned stand-up comedians trying out and honing their material. The LB Radio team laughed their little socks […]

27th October 2022

The top 20 ‘earworms’ were named by University of Andrew after a study including real science of the components of a song that make them stick which included rhythmic repetition and predictability.  As you can see from the list most are songs that you can’t help singing along too and get stuck in your head […]

This week there is another Solid Rock show special interview, this time with Aubrey Powell, one of the founders of the graphic design agency Hipgnosis. Hipgnosis were a respected and trusted design company who have created some of the most iconic record sleeves ever, including Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. The interview is […]

New York’s Fifth Avenue comes to Leighton Buzzard (virtually) The Solid Rock Show this week is on Wednesday evening from 7pm and is a special show based around an interview with K.G. Miles about his latest work Bob Dylan in the Big Apple: Troubador Tales of New York published by McNidder & Grace. The interview […]

by Gareth Pritchard Now that we’re in December the Christmas song floodgates can finally be opened up. Music and singing have always been a traditional activity at Christmas, and so, it follows that Christmas music would get people in a festive mood. With Christmas songs there are many classics that people love to listen to […]