Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Ross Wilson of Blue Rose Code

I hope this is as much of a treat for you to listen to as it was for me to record. As is very apparent in the episode, I am a huge fan of Blue Rose Code and of Ross Wilson's work, but the interview is much more than a piece of self-indulgence. Ross has taken action. He has a real sense of service and makes that clear. He shares his own experience and history and talks about its impact, He shares his knowledge and understanding of trauma and its impact and he thinks deeply and profoundly about that he does. The conversation is studded with quotes and references - Gabor Maté, Neil Young, Van Morrison, William Blake and George Bernard Shaw jostle for space among a range of other citations. There is deep discussion of music, particular some of Ross's songs, the task of performance, the role of the artist, the power of anger and we still find time to touch on masculinity and what it might really mean to be a man.It picks up on one of the constant themes of this series, that we all need to do what we can with the abilities and skills that we have and the opportunities that we are offered, if we want to make a positive difference in the world.You can check out Ross's website here https://bluerosecode.com/ where you will find details of upcoming shows and the chance to buy albums and other merchandise. I cannot overstate my enthusiasm for the range of his music. Every album offers something differentYou can also find his music and merchandise on the redoubtable Bandcamp site, where artists get a better deal, especially if you purchase on Bandcamp Fridayhttps://bluerosecode.bandcamp.com/Blue Rose Code live is always moving and entertaining whether it is Ross on his own, in duet with the wonderful Lyle Watt, as a group or as a big band. The schedule of shows is on the website, but please look out for Sounds for the Soul on Friday 21st November. It is for Medical Aid for Palestine. It is in the glorious setting of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh at 7.30 and it is a stunning bill including the Bevvy Sisters, the Soundhouse Choir and more. It will be a great night for a great cause and, if you go, you will be taking action!Ross has his own podcast -  Och, Brothers! Where art thou? -with his good friend Pietro, where they explore manhood and masculinity from the point of view of men who are, in Ross's terms, not "bampots"!!!Finally, as a thank you for listening to this episode we finish with "Sadie", one of the songs from Ross's excellent, latest album "Bright Circumstance"