The Splash Stories podcast celebrates the 90's music scene and the influence of London’s infamous Splash Club venue which was to London what CBGB’s was to New York in 90’s UK. Splash Stories takes in the stories, the bands, the live shows and talks to the people on the scene, the fans, the journalists, the fashions and the wider entertainment industry. Backstage stories and interviews behind the shows at the Venue from- Oasis,Travis,Skunk Anansie, Placebo, Feeder, Moby, Weezer, Bush, Beck, Therapy Echobelly,Goo Goo Dolls, Weller, OCS ...the list goes on.... and with the celebrated scenesters from photographers, managers Dj's & journalists and those who were there and the backtale of the struggle behind building the venue whose star was to burn so brightly it took 23 fire engines to put it out.And that's just the start we celebrate the future of all our guests and always the stories...
Diamond Dave was first and foremost an actor who moonlighted to stage manage and introduce artists at The Splash Club then host radio shows on BBC with Sean Hughes and worked on legendary comedy shows like the Fast Show and Shooting Stars with UK comedy legends Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer as well as touring with many bands but particularly Therapy,Rub Ultra,The Wonderstuff and so on .
Ben founded the legendary Splash Club and Diamond Dave became stage manager and master of ceremonies. The Splash Club became the legendary London venue for a magical 7 years in King's Cross London at a historic music hall theatre. The Splash Club encouraged difference and art , quality and a friendly environment along the lines of CBGB's or The Marquee. Diamond Dave was an actor stage manager and a legend of his own ....Ben &Dave bring Splash Stories to you to tell the tales of all of our wonderful relationships with humour and joy to share insights laughs stories and insights into the wonderful people we get to talk to .We hope you enjoy them and check in every first of the month for each and every new tale...We thank you for listening and hope you enjoy our Splash Stories podcasts...