And still, whenever men and women gather
for talk and laughter on a summer night,
shall not that lamp rekindle; and the room
glow once again alive with light and laughter;
and, like a singing star in time’s abyss,
burn golden-hearted through oblivion?
Wilfrid Gibson, The Golden Room
Welcome to The Golden Room podcast – a celebration of poetry, storytelling, music, song, conversation, and creative fellowship.
Created and hosted by writer, poet, and storyteller Kevan Manwaring, the plan is to release a new episode on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Roughly an hour long, each episode offers an immersive and relaxing medley of contributions – ideal to commute to, cook to, or sit back and unwind to: however you listen you are most welcome into The Golden Room.
EPISODES
#1: An Ecobardic Showcase (part 1)
#2: An Ecobardic Showcase (part 2)
#3: Autumn Roots
#5: Garrie Fletcher, short story writer
#7: Chantelle Smith, folksinger & songwriter
#8: Eilís Phillips, singer, songwriter, researcher
#9: Marko Gallaidhe, folksinger, musician, magician
AUTUMN ROOTS
TRACKS
- Welcome – Kevan Manwaring
- Reverie – Rosemary Duxbury (from Thread of Gold)
- Welcome Song – Chantelle Smith
- Low Hang the Leaves – Fiona Davidson (from The Language of Birds)
- Summer’s Wake – Kevan Manwaring (from Green Fire)
- Three Ravens – David Metcalfe (from Rogues and Ravens)
- Yew Pollen – Jehanne Mehta (from Heart of Yew)
- This is our World, This is our Home – Rob Farmer
- Blessed is the Mother – Kevan Manwaring (from Global Warning)
- House on Fire – Sara Vian
- The Wonderful Wood – Richard Selby and Beth Porter (from The Mouth of Night)
- The Trees They Do Grow High – David Metcalfe (from Rogues and Ravens)
- Ghost Forest – Kevan Manwaring (from Global Warning)
- Evening in the Forest – field recording
- Name of the Yew – Jehanne Mehta (from Heart of Yew)
- When the Revolution Comes – Rob Farmer
- One With the Land – Kevan Manwaring (from Green Fire)
- Seeds Beneath the Snow – Rob Farmer
- Lady of Autumn – Beggars Velvet (Dave Webber, sample)
With thanks to all contributors – please check out their links for more information.
EXTINCTION CABARET PODCAST
Come to the Extinction Cabaret and sing the songs of the Earth! Share your praise-poems for our precious planet! Recite your monologues of love and sorrow! Weep and laugh at the madness of it all, and inspire yourself and others to take positive action!
Extinction Cabaret was organised by Kevan Manwaring, and took place on Sunday, 13 October, Downstairs at The Leicester, 7-10pm. It was part of the Everybody’s Reading Festival 2019.
TRACKS
- Planet Blues: Sara Vian
- Introduction: Kevan Manwaring
- Choices: Kevan Manwaring
- Extinction Rebellion: Judy from XR Leicester
- House on Fire: Sara Vian
- Do What’s Best for the Planet: floor spot from Tony
- Lament for the Trees: Paul Francis
- 3 Short Poems: Steve Wylie
- When Life Gives You Lemons: Sara Vian
- Zero Time: floor spot from Greg
- Washing the Sea: Paul Francis
- Blessed is the Mother: Kevan Manwaring
- Keep Your Faith: Sara Vian
- Bellwether: Kevan Manwaring
- The Sailor and the Magician: Paul Francis
- The Calving of the Berg: Kevan Manwaring
- Beautiful Love: Sara Vian
- Silent Watchman – Steve Wylie
- Beautiful Soul – Sara Vian
- Don’t Push the River – Paul Francis
Thank you to all the contributors, especially to our special guests Sara Vian and Paul Francis, to Everybody’s Reading Festival, to James and the staff at The Western, and to Chris from Music Eye for recording it all.