Lenny Kaye, guitarist for the Patti Smith Band, and his dog, Silvie took a walk around Greenwich Village in January with Rick, Cindy and Mike. Him and Rick talked about the old days, record shops, beatniks, punks, hippies, Cafe Wah, Horses and of course guitars. Then Lenny came back to shop to warm up and played an unexpected cover. Music by Patti …

Comedian and musician Dave Hill stops by the shop to talk about his book “The Awesome Game”, playing hockey in Kenya, playing guitar in guitar shops, Tatoos and Guitars, of course. He also plays his song “I Wanna Live in New York City”. Music from Painted Doll, Sons of Elvis, Witch Taint, Valley Lodge and Dave Hill Theme music by Freaky Wilderness…

Kirk Douglas, guitarist for The Roots, stopped by just before Thanksgiving 2023 to talk about the Thanksgiving day parade, his band Hundred Watt Heart, a gifted Les Paul, and More. Music from Hundred Watt Heart Theme music by Freaky WildernessAf Carmine Street Guitars

Rick talks about the life and death of his friend guitarist Robert Quine. Quine was a legendary musician who was remains relatively unknown, but chances are you have heard his playing. His collaborators included Richard Hell & the Voidoids, Lou Reed (notably on The Blue Mask), Brian Eno,[2] John Zorn, Ikue Mori, Marc Ribot, Marianne Faithfull (Stra…

Dr. Gregory Alan Thornbury is an author, musician and currently Executive Director of the Silver Arts Project. He stopped by the shop on St. Patrick's day in 2022 to talk about playing in a band with Carl Perkin's son, Rickenbackers and his daughter, Kate Thornbury, who is an incredible up and coming artist. Also a surprise guest dropped by and tol…

Steve Gunn dropped by the shop in January of 2022 to tell us a story about how he had his guitar stolen in Russia. He also performed the song “Morning River” from his album “Other You” on one of the Kelly Guitars in the shop. Featuring music from Steve Gunn Theme music by Freaky WildernessAf Carmine Street Guitars

Dylan Keefe from Marcy Playground stopped by the shop in December 2021 to talk about his Chelsea Hotel bass and his new band The Back-alley Dolls. Theme music by Freaky Wilderness Songs from Marcy Playground and Back-alley DollsAf Carmine Street Guitars

In this episode, we discuss the evidence for Anglo-Saxon smiths, the people who created the artefacts at Sutton Hoo and other princely burials. To do this we analyse the Neolithic tomb called Wayland's Smithy and the legend associated with its namesake. Buy T-Shirts Join on Patreon (and access transcripts and sources) Support the Substack…

Natty Frenchy, guitarist for the Skatalites, The Congos and literally any legendary reggae artist you can think of, stops by the shop and schools Rick, Cindy and Mike in the history of Jamaican music. Music by Natty Frenchy Theme Song by Freaky WildernessAf Carmine Street Guitars

Welcome to the back of the shop! Brush the saw dust off that stool over there and have a seat. Rick, Cindy and Mike talk all shop. Theme and Music by Freaky WildernessAf Carmine Street Guitars

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Sutton Hoo is the most spectacular archaeology discovery in British history. We explore what this tells us about the Anglo-Saxons' relationship to themselves, their neighbours and their past. Help keep the show going: Buy a t-shirt Subscribe to our newsletter Become a PatronAf Andy Earnshaw

What was it like to be pagan and Christain the next? In this episode, we visit the site of Yeavering and its many strange burials to try and understand what the conversion of England must have felt like. We go beyond the historical story and explore the actual day to day "experience" of conversion. Next episode: Sutton Hoo and the Performance of Ki…

How do we go from the society we met last time, one that is primarily equal and poor to the medieval image of kings, men with wealth and power near unimaginable to the ordinary peasant. In this episode, we visit the site of Yeavering and its many strange burials to try and understand the social dynamics that resulted in kingliness. Sources below. N…

What was life like in the 400s and 500s CE? That question is not an easy one. In this episode, we look at the funerary evidence for each stage of life during this period. We understand what identity was developed and how that was closely connected to what individuals did during life as well as the important cultural concerns at the time. Sources be…

All across the East of England, there are small cemeteries with completely new material culture. it looks like it's from North-West Europe and represents the arrival, so well documented, of the Anglo-Saxon people. In this episode, we introduce the main debates about how and why the Anglo-Saxons started coming to England. It's a bit of a throwback t…

All around the Irish sea, small stone chapels still remain. Some are amongst the sand dunes, some are now part of larger monasteries and some of them are on golf courses. All of them share an origin story: the beginnings of the Celtic church. In this episode, we explore the origins of Celtic Christianity, how it remained vibrant and developing whil…

A king who lies beneath a mountain waiting to return when his land needs him most... which apparently wasn't World War 2, the Great Recession or Coronavirus - how much worse could things become? Anyway, King Arthur. The Once and Future King, husband to Guinevere, best friend of Lancelot, student of Merlin has his origins in the 400s CE and what wit…

Join me on the waves around Tintagel as we discuss the kingdom that arose in Cornwall in the 5th century and, rather than becoming German or British decided to adopt a distinctly continental identity. We also uncover the nature of trade in pre-capitalist societies and try and acknowledge some of the biases we bring to our interpretations of the pas…

In this one-off Christmas special, a fellow archaeology student - Grace - and I chat about a few things from the history of Christmas, including the medieval and pagan origins, as well as how it would have felt at a Medieval Christmas. Next episode: The Kings of Tintagel *** Other content mentioned in the show: Modern History TV: https://modernhist…

This month we visit Birdoswald Roman Fort to learn what happened to forts on Hadrian's Wall after the Romans abandoned them. This is a slightly different episode, in that, rather than leading with a story into archaeological evidence or capturing archaeological evidence in a story, or ditching the story altogether, this entire episode is made up of…

The first proper episode of Season Two. Today we do a mad run through Roman Britain. Were the Romans good for Britain? Were they terrible? Let's find out. Next episode: Chieftans in the Fort *** Talk to me: oldbonespodcast@gmail.com --- Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bonesandstuff --- Join the community on Facebook: https://www.face…

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The Saxons are coming... And so are the British, the Picts, the Vikings, the Franks and, finally, the Normans. This is our prelude to season 2 - a high-level overview of what happens in the years between the fall of Rome and the Battle of Hastings. We talk story, theory, the problem of documents and explain how our series will be structured. Everyt…

In our third interview, we speak to Professor David Petts. He is a specialist in the Early Medieval Period of Britain. We reminisce about Binchester, talk about his latest excavations on Lindisfarne and begin to talk about the joys and frustrations about loving a period commonly called 'The Dark Ages'. Find out more about David here: https://durham…

In our second interview, we speak to Dr Ed Caswell. He is a specialist in the Bronze Age of North-Western Europe and we cover the highs and lows of archaeology and dig into what life was like in the Bronze Age. Find out more about Dr Ed here: https://durham.academia.edu/EdwardCaswell And discover some of Ben Robert's articles here: https://durham.a…

Walk with me through the Avebury landscape. Imagine along with me what it might have been like to live in the world of those who made such a special place. For the first time ever, this entire episode is one long story. I hope you enjoy -- Andy -- Next episode: An Interview with an Archaeologist #2: Dr Ed Caswell Listen to A Moment of Your Time, fe…

This is our first interview! It's a little bit different from our normal programming. We're speaking to Heather, a specialist in artefacts with a fascination with all things Roman and Egyptian. Find out more about Heather here: https://finds.org.uk/counties/cheshire/author/hbeeton/ Her Twitter Feed: twitter.com/FLOChe_GM_MSY Find out more about the…

We've covered a lot in the last few months. Today we ask the questions: what have we learnt from all that archaeology? Does the past have anything left to teach us in the modern world? Unsurprisingly, I think the past does have some things to teach us. In this episode, we'll discuss the role of religion in society and how societies to change. We'll…

Our last episode of season one takes us to Cheshire where, in the 1980s, two workmen stumbled upon a corpse, 2000 years old, marked with many baffling wounds. Theories and rumour swirled as to the cause of these injuries. 35 years later, Lindow Man still prompts debate amongst archaeologists: was he murdered, executed... sacrificed? This episode fo…

Wetwang Slack is home to one of the largest Iron Age cemeteries in the UK. Every burial lies beneath a square barrow, a unique and strange structure. Some of those strange inhumations were weirder than your average square barrow, they were chariot burials. This episode focuses on the rise of hierarchy and chiefs in the middle Iron Age. We talk abou…

Danebury is one of Britain's best-excavated hillforts. Amongst the ramparts and roundhouses were found scores of grain pits containing dozens of bodies. Many had the tell-tale signs of post-mortem decapitation, potential evidence of a much mythologised Celtic headhunting cult. This episode focuses on the society and culture of the early and middle …

Cladh Hallan - a small site on a Scottish island. This remote place was the site of the strangest moment in British prehistory. 3100 years ago, people were laid to rest. However, these people had died a long time ago, 500 years ago in fact! They had been mummified and then fixed with body parts of other people. This episode focuses on the Middle an…

Amesbury Archer, the British Tutankhamun, the richest burial in prehistoric Britain. He has been called a king, a priest, a hunter, warrior or humble trader. Who was he? This episode focuses on Bronze Age civilisation. How did people interact? How was power gained and maintained? Prepare for archery, seafaring and a lot of talk about round barrows.…

Stonehenge, the greatest archaeological site in Britain. It was the focus of religious worship for more than 6000 years. In this episode, we begin a two-part discussion on the religion, politics and civilisation of Bronze Age Britain. We're talking Welsh miners, epic feasts and stupendous efforts, and not an alien or druid in sight! *** Talk to me:…

Half way through season one, we take a brief break to take stock of everything and answer a few of your questions. I hope you enjoy this. Talk to me: oldbonespodcast@gmail.com --- Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bonesandstuff --- Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldbonespodcast --- Keep up to date on Instagram…

We're still in the beautiful islands of Orkney. This time we're talking about how society develops, the role religion plays in developing society and who exactly was in charge of all this activity 4500 years ago. Oh, yeah, plus seaweed eating sheep and sea eagles. *** Talk to me: oldbonespodcast@gmail.com --- Support me at Patreon: https://www.patr…

We're as far north as we can possibly go. We're in the beautiful islands of Orkney. We'll talk about the Late Neolithic economy, and set ourselves up to discuss early Orcadian society next time. *** Talk to me: oldbonespodcast@gmail.com --- Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bonesandstuff --- Join the community on Facebook: https://www.…

What's that coming over the hill? Is it something Halloween-y. No. It's about farmers. The very first people to farm in Britain. This is a bigger deal then you might think. The entire world is changing. Let's find out more. *** Talk to me: oldbonespodcast@gmail.com --- Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bonesandstuff --- Join the commun…

The glaciers have gone and in their place are trees, rivers and small groups of humans creating a rich and complex culture. Gather round people, it's Stone Age storytime. *** Talk to me: oldbonespodcast@gmail.com --- Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bonesandstuff --- Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldbonespod…

Content Warning: This episode contains quite graphic descriptions of cannibalism. In this episode, we travel to Gough's Cave, where we'll be spending a couple of episodes. This time we're in the Palaeolithic, the Old Stone Age, for the very last time, talking about the difficulties that come about when glaciers fight with a warming world. Support m…

30 000 years ago, someone was buried in a welsh cave. 200 years ago they were dug up by an absolute madman. This episode we talk about the Red Lady of Paviland, the discovery of the skeleton and what we can learn from this discovery. Think hunting, religion and palaeolithic gender studies! Patreon: www.patreon.com/bonesandstuff Facebook: www.facebo…

We're going back 500 000 years ago to the Lower Palaeolithic. We will discuss the earliest humans, how they lived and how they hunted. Be prepared for a lot of stone hand axes. Patreon: www.patreon.com/bonesandstuff Facebook: www.facebook.com/oldbonespodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/oldbones_podcast/…

A new podcast is on its way... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bonesandstuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldbones_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldbonespodcastAf Andy Earnshaw

The party finds themselves in a town full of half man half beast creatures. You would think that in itself would be a strange find, but in the tavern more of Exe's past comes to light. Wyler - DMShawn - KlementineBrad - ExeJosh - TommyCarrie - Dora Music Used - Vindsvept - https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/ You can get in touch with us at - sundaysand…

No rest for the runaway wanted men of the great factions of Leston. There may be monsters in those rustling trees!!!! Wyler - DMShawn - KlementineBrad - ExeJosh - TommyCarrie - Dora Music Used - Vindsvept - https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/ You can get in touch with us at - sundaysanddragons@gmail.com Podcast we recommend, Gunpowder, Treason, No Plot…

There is no better place to meet new friends than in a pastry shop with an infected owner about to explode and destroy everyone around him! Welcome back to Leston... Wyler - DMShawn - KlementineBrad - ExeJosh - TommyCarrie - Dora Music Used - Vindsvept - https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/ You can get in touch with us at - sundaysanddragons@gmail.com P…

The brothers have big plans for Jorris, and it all comes to a head quite quickly in this episode! Brad - DMJosh - KalypsoWyler - RannarShawn - ZorkaCarrie - Jamfyr Music Used -Kevin Macleod - www.incompetech.com Vindsvept - https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/ Royalty Free Zone - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehIXMLpmRqDzqB5Ov89v5A You can get in to…

The players meet Three Eyed Jax, and find out that Gentry isn't as much of a trouble maker as Jorris made him out to be. After that however, the players have some downtime together. What could go wrong? Brad - DMJosh - KalypsoWyler - RannarShawn - ZorkaCarrie - Jamfyr Music Used -Kevin Macleod - www.incompetech.com Vindsvept - https://vindsvept.ban…

Exe is alone in the armies encampment, and Klementine in the sewers. Eyes track both of them, and what awaits cannot be good. Wyler - DMShawn - KlementineBrad - Exe Music Used - Kevin Macleod - www.incompetech.com Vindsvept - https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/ Royalty Free Zone - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehIXMLpmRqDzqB5Ov89v5A You can get in …