Alison Wheeler - Singer with The Beautiful South and The South
In this episode, we interview Alison Wheeler, female vocalist for The Beautiful South between 2003 and 2007. Since then, she’s been the female vocalist with The South, performing all over the UK and recording their album “Sweet Refrains”. In 2010, she recorded the track “Move a little closer” with John Windle of Little Man Tate, and she is also involved with the band The Topers and her own Jazz group Southern Beauty.
Special thanks to Alison Wheeler for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about Alison and The South then please check out their social links below:
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00:42 - Start
02:28 - Virginia
04:08 - Pop Idol
06:24 - Citizen K
07:08 - Meeting Dave Hemingway
08:20 - Letter from Paul Heaton
10:10 - The end of The Beautiful South
10:50 - Forming The South
12:00 - Stepping into the shoes of Briana and Jacqui
13:23 - Being on tour as a new mother
15:27 - Sweet Refrains
17:52 - Pidgeon Hole
18:45 - "Move a Little Closer" with Jon Windle
19:50 - Amanda's Action Club
21:28 - The Topers
22:51 - Southern Beauty Jazz
24:16 - Final Five - Recommend one album or song that everyone should listen to at least once in their lifetime
25:16 - Final Five - What artists and albums are you currently listening to?
26:18 - Final five - Name a musician who has had a profound effect on you
27:17 - Final Five - What advice would you give to your younger self?
28:40 - Final Five - Most memorable gig or show
29:21 - Next episode teaser
