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The Afternoon Show: Arab Strap, Spuds, Gerry Rafferty's Rest In Blue

Arab Strap, Spuds, Gerry Rafferty's Rest In Blue

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Janice chats to Arab Strap, the guys behind musical Spuds, and celebrates Gerry Rafferty

New musical Spuds, a celebration of Gerry Rafferty, a check in with Ayr's Gaiety, plus a first spin of our Single of the Week

Janice hears from the creator and star of new Scottish musical Spuds, which began as a Play, Pie & a Pint in 2017 and is now out on tour. 

We hear from music historian Martin Kielty about the life and legacy of Gerry Rafferty, plus a dip into the archive for a chat with the man himself from 2003.

Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middle - AKA Arab Strap - chat about their new album and heading back out on tour. 

In the second of our check ins with venues across Scotland, we hear from Jack Nurse of the Gaiety in Ayr. 

Plus a new Afternoon Show Single of the Week, this time from Edinburgh funk artist Digital Liquid.

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