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The CAT Club (Classic Album Thursdays)Author: The CAT Club (Classic Album Thursdays)
The CAT Club (Classic Album Thursdays) is one of the UKs oldest vinyl record listening clubs. Weve had some of the finest names in music (producers, journalists, musicians, actors etc) come along and talk about many a classic long playing record. Our audience listen to the albums in respectful silence. We are based in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood in West Yorkshire, England. Our website tells the story of The CAT Club and lists all the albums weve played since we started in 2011 with a list of our special guests: www.thecatclub.co.uk Happy Trails. Language: en-gb Genres: Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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MARTIN BARRE - An Audience With . . .
Episode 60
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
The CAT Club presentsAn Audience with Jethro Tull guitaristMARTIN BARRE – A Life In MusicHis iconic riff in Jethro Tull’s 'Aqualung' is widely recognised as one of the best in rock history and was also voted as one of the top rock guitar solos of all time by Guitar Player magazine readers.From 1968 to 2014, his guitar work defined much of the band's sound, contributing to their success and enduring popularity. Martin played on all of Jethro Tull's studio albums.Beyond his time with Jethro Tull, Martin Barre has pursued a successful solo career, releasing albums that showcase his versatility across rock, blues, and acoustic music genres.Martin Barre's contributions to music have been recognised with numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance in 1989. His innovative guitar playing has inspired countless musicians across various genres, cementing his influence in the music industry.He talked and entertained a sold-out audience about his extraordinary life and of his new book, 'A Trick of Memory: The Autobiography of Jethro Tull's Guitarist.’ Jason Barnard in the interviewer’s chair had to be on top form to keep the great man on track, which he did admirably.This event took place on 11 December 2025 in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.This podcast has been edited for content and for copyright reasons.To find out more about the CAT Club please visit: www.thecatclub.co.ukHappy Trails.
