The Loft #1

This is the first/pilot episode of a new podcast series of music, showcases and conversation recorded in front of a live audience in The Loft at The Ivy Club London on 17 March 2025. It’s presented by award-winning producer/broadcaster Jonathan Levy and music marketing manager Carolin Alkegaard - who has worked on Swedish TV shows like the Grammy Awards and Eurovision Song Contest qualifiers, amongst many more. The show features:Singer/songwriter/pianist Olivia Leisk accompanied by guitarist Michael Bryan-Harris.Showcases by guitar virtuoso Vraell - debut album out March 28 - and Swedish sensational singer-songwriter Winona Oak – latest EP Salt out now.A special feature on legendary glam-rock guitarist/composer/arranger Mick Ronson who changed David Bowie’s career with The Spiders from Mars and went on to work with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Morrissey, Elton John, Ian Hunter and more. We’re joined by Mick’s sister Maggi, who sings her own tribute to Mick, who died of cancer aged 46 in 1993. Plus, Rick Welton, the Director of a new public art trail of rats (Ronson’s first band was The Rats) who also promoted Ronson’s early concerts. The trail will help raise a six figure amount for an advanced cancer, heart disease and dementia screening charity: The Daisy Appeal. A Blue Aurora Mediaproduction by Jonathan Levy© 2025 – All Rights ReservedLive music running order:Opening/show ‘anthem’: All The Young DudesPiano/vocalist - Olivia Leisk / Guitar – Michael Bryan Harris (audience sing-a-long).Background/Signature track:Where’s LuLu – Hell Yeah, published by Artlist.Vraell – improvised.Vraell – Waste.Medley of Mick Ronson tracks performed by Olivia and Michael – with audience. (The Jean Genie/Walk on theWild Side/Starman/Perfect Day)The Man Who Sold the World performed by Olivia and Michael.Sweet Dreams of You – Maggi Ronson and Olivia Leisk (duet); Piano – Olivia; Michael – guitar.Winona Oak – Fragile ThingWinona Oak – You’re Always High (From the Salt EP)Olivia Leisk – A Room Full of YouClosing/show ‘anthem’: All The Young Dudes Piano/vocalist - Olivia Leisk / Guitar – Michael Bryan Harris (audience sing-a-long).