The Road Less Travelled - Radio Show

This show is probably best described as a chat show interspersed with music you don’t normally hear on the radio. We talk to great musicians, film directors, and music producers, as well as experts on mental health. Can music help? Of course it can. Listen to previous episodes here. Simply click on the picture of the show you want to hear.

Episode 1 - Features Gavin Sutherland click on the pic to hear again. Co-writer of Sailing, covered by Rod Stewart and member of Sutherland Brothers and Quiver.

Episode 2 - Features Irmi Wolvin, Austrian cello player who’s played live with Rod Stewart and was lead cello in the musical Evita - click on the pic to hear again.

Episode 3 features music mindfulness coach, Ann Currie. Click on the pic to hear again.

Episode 4 is Part 1 of our show with the famous producer Jeff Wayne. Creator of the War of the Worlds album and musical.

Episode 5 is Part 2 of our show with Jeff Wayne. More chat, anecdotes, info and music.

Episode 6 is with Fons Stam. Multitalented Dutch musician and songwriter. We listen to some songs in different languages and hear about the Haarlem-based band Ampzing.

Episode 7 is with Graham Morgan who received his MBE for his work in the realm of mental health. Great music as always and great insights.

Episode 8 is with the God of Thunder himself, Hamie. Lead singer with Heavy Pettin’ we chat about past tours with Kiss and Aerosmith as well as their forthcoming tour and album.

Episode 9 features film director Gillies MacKinnon as he talks us through his career. He’s worked with many of the greats - from Steve Martin to Kate Winslet. Hit the pic to hear some great music and chat.

Episode 10 features the second part of our interview with film director Gillies MacKinnon. He chats about working with comedians like Eddie Izzard and his school days with Linda Thompson.

Episode 11 features guitarist Tim Renwick. In part 1 of his interview we discuss his time in the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver as well as his sessions with The Bee Gees, Dionne Warwick and live tours with Elton John and Pink Floyd.

Episode 12 features part two of our interview with legendary sideman, Tim Renwick. He chats about time playing with Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton and much more.

Episode 13 features Phil Cunningham. One of the most famous folk instrumentalists in Scotland. Known for his time in Silly Wizard and his many Hogmanay appearances with Aly Bain. He chats about working with Mark Knopfler and much much more.

Episode 14 features Phil Cunningham again in part two of our chat. We talk about his work with Bonnie Raitt and Jessie Buckley as well as his love of Larry Adler. We also highlight his Christmas Songbook Tour which starts soon.

Episode 15 features Theresa Talbot - Now a celebrant but previously a presenter at the BBC, a journalist, author and gardener. Full of fun, Theresa talks about her journey and her love of music.

Episode 16 features the Rev Ian Miller talking about his musical tastes and giving us a wee Christmas message. Just what’s needed. There is also a nice mix of music as usual.

In Episode 17 we broaden our views with a look at climate change, mental health and music with Lesley Ann Hill, lecturer from Queens University, Edinburgh.

In Episode 18 we take a look back at the amazing guests we had in 2025. Lots of great tracks and great chat. We talk about some of the greats - from Richard Burton to Ricky Fulton.

Episode 19 features Maggie McInnes, Gaelic singer and harper. We chat about her passion for traditional music and her inspirations. Great music as always.

Episode 20 features Dan Gautreau, record producer and songwriter, he’s worked with some of the top acts in the world. Seal, George Michael, Celine Dion, and recently, Take That. Having worked his way up via some of the best studios in the world, he now resides in Fife where he now has his own studio.

Episode 21 features Dan Gautreau. In Part 2 of our chat with Dan he talks about his studio and his work with some of the greats in pop music.