Christy catches up with Islander-abroad Shane Kerwin about his beautiful new version of Ellan Vannin, featuring the blues vocals of Mary-Elaine Jenkins from South Carolina and a host of multicultural musicians he's met since living in Brooklyn NYC. Pre-save the release here: https://show.co/aatscMG

A VERY festive Live Lounge, featuring songwriters, Manx choirs, Drag Queens - and Muppets, of course. Exclusive sessions and/or festive messages from: Yn Choraa, Lizzy and Josh from Eject, Vida La Fierce, Steve Nash, Jeff Jepson, Francesca May, Ian Thompson, Dusty Plankton, Gyp Buggane and many more. All wrapped up with a sparkly ribbon of alternative Christmas tunes from the likes of Low, James Brown, Spinal Tap, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Delgados - too many to mention here! So sit back, pour yourself a dram of something warming and get this feast of festive wonders in yer ears.

Prog Metal group Aeons have achieved incredible international success already and this is set to continue with their brilliant new album 'Consequences'. They're also taking on the mighty Ed Force One, the Island's Iron Maiden tribute, in a 'titanic struggle between the Gods of Old School Heavy Metal' with the Yule Rock gig on December 29th at the Villa Prom Suite. Si and Skippy from Aeons and Dick and Mike from Ed Force One stopped by the Live Lounge to tell us all about it.

We heard all about Kitterland in the Live Lounge this evening, a music and film project which will be showcased on Sunday 17th Dec with a screening of the film "2121" at the Erin Arts Centre. Musicians Joff Whitten and Tibor Miklos told us how it all works and shared some of the music, which is entirely improvised using loops, analogue synths, guitar and voice.

Lenny Conroy has been promoting gigs on the Isle of Man for over 20 years, with acts ranging from indie artists at the very start of their career to huge names like Sinead O'Connor and Brian Wilson. He's also been a keen supporter of the local music scene, encouraging new young Manx acts such as Back Door Slam back in the day. It's fitting, then, that he wraps up his Triskel Promotions business next year with two gigs reflecting his career - new young indie act Wrest will be at the Centenary Centre and Davy Knowles returns from America to play at the Gaiety Theatre. In this special programme, Lenny reminisces and shares some of his favourite music moments with Christy - who he's also worked with for many years.

Gyp Buggane popped in to chat about a new "13th Pillar" album, to reminisce about gig days gone by and more - along with musical pal Bonz from "The Psychedelic Rottweillers", who have reformed after 32 years for a joint gig later this month (full chat)

About 10 years ago, our very own Christy D was flabbergasted to be invited to open for one of her musical heroes, Scott Matthews. Now, with the Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter set to return to these shores at the weekend, she chats with him in her capacity as a radio hound. And just about manages to keep her wits about her... Just about. We find out about his most recent album- an acoustic reimagining of his last electronica-themed release - his latest tour, his future plans and That Time he spent on a beach in Cornwall with the multi-award winning actor Guy Pearce, wearing nothing but his pants.

There's a new BIG live event hitting Ramsey next weekend, Nov 18th, as the guys from Ultimate Productions start a new music venture at the Mountain View studios. Organiser Justin McMullin stopped by the Live Lounge with musician Nathan Thompson to tell us more.

Jeff Jepson's new album 'Meaning Waves' is out now. He stopped by the studio to tell us about it, play some songs from the record and also to play live - one of his own and also a superb cover of a song made famous by Aretha Franklin.

Riffs and Quids have joined forces to celebrate the wealth of musical talent here on the Island, as they launch their new Songwriters competition. First heat is this Friday (Nov 3rd) with heats right through to the final on Dec 1st. Andy Saunders and Chris Cole joined Christy to tell her more, along with musicians Matt Kelly, Steph Chambers and Harry Roe, who each played one of their own original songs live.