Drummer to the stars

Warning: This show may contain future chart-toppers! Andrew Marston introduces the best new music from our area, including:

• We're meeting the drummer to the stars, someone who's worked with Sam Smith, Faithless, Tori Amos and so many more: Get to know session and live performance artist extraordinaire, Much Wenlock's Ash Soan.

• Rounding off our highlights of the Music Awards of Staffordshire & Cheshire, with co-founder Lee Barber and winners of Best EP, Stoke-on-Trent's incredible Uncle Dad & The Day Drinkers.

• In this week's Musicians' Masterclass: Albrighton's Nieve Ella and vocal coach to the stars Lorna Blackwood answer your questions on looking after, training and making the most of your voice.

• Imagine being in the classroom and instead of OFSTED, rock royalty burst through the doors! The frontman of The Darkness visits Hereford Cathedral School, officially opening the Justin Hawkins Recording Studio.

• In the Music News: Nantwich's Desyfer picks up a tenth chart appearance in 12 months, Jess Glynne's flying to Whitchurch and Eastnor goes 'bananas' as an 80s legend is confirmed for Lakefest.

• Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire group Black Bear Kiss share their rock history, including playing Shrewsbury's Oktoberfest and picking up singed eyebrows from the pyrotechnics!

• Discover 22-year-old Hereford act Kate Davey, an artist who honed her craft through youth theatre and is now winning fans all over with heartfelt and meaningful lyrics.

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