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The Night Train®

by Powlo & Herb Stevens

Music for almost any occasion.We play... Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Country, footwork, soul, funk, ska, house, garage, hip hop, trip hop, brass band, swing, dub, jazz, folk, blues, spoken word, indie, reggae, punk, cumbia, bossa nova, choro, psychedelic rock, girl groups, mambo, R&B, gospel, zydeco, field hollers, jump blues, drum & bass, surf, exotica and more.

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  1. #443 - A (slightly) Different Format (18th Oct 2026)

    This might be the longest we’ve been since doing a theme show. 2 months since we did a small rekkids show. And those don’t really count as a theme show in our opinion. So, here’s another somewhat standard show for your listening consideration. Hoping to be back again in the studio on Sunday but...

  2. #442 - Show in a Hurry (11th Oct 2026)

    This show was made in a hurry. Can’t remember if we mention that on the air or not. It was put together in about half an hour with about another 15 minutes of tinkering to iron out the (big) mistakes. We think it turned out pretty good. Enjoy! As always, if you feel like it please get in touch…

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  3. #441 - Belated Relevancy (4th Oct 2026)

    Alright folks? It’s a Tuesday. Bake Off is on the telly so this is the perfect time to upload a new show. We managed to get into the studio after the shenanigans last week which means, BRAND NEW SHOW. Sorta. It’s actually the show that should have happened last week. Whatever. It’s 2hrs of good...

  4. #440 - Square and Interesting (20th Sept 2026)

    You know when this show would have been good to listen to? Yesterday. When it was unseasonably sunny in Sheffield. As it goes, it’s grey and a bit drizzly today. But as we say, we like to play music for almost any occasion. Once again, no theme this week. There is one long song, and that’s not at...

  5. The Secret Handshake with Louise T | LWSTD-FM

    Evenin’ all. We didn’t do a show last night but we couldn’t leave you without something to tide you over until we’re next on the airwaves. We’ve pinched a show that we love and that we think you’ll love as well. It’s by friend of the show Louise T and it’s a great monthly show on LWSTD.fm. This…

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  6. #439 - "Okay, let's try that again, but this time good" (6th Sept 2026)

    This was a new experience for us. Which is impressive as we’re 439 shows into this nonsense. We attempted to do this show a couple of weeks ago but studio gremlins got in the way. So instead of putting it down to a bad job, we’ve regrouped and had another go at it. Is it as good as the 1st time...

  7. #438 - "Should song titles in full caps be shouted?" (16th August 2026)

    Feels weird uploading this while it’s light. Usually this is more of a nocturnal activity. Much like the show. Sometimes we wonder “should we be more uniform with our uploads?”. It’s not going to happen. Well, it could but truth be told… we’re not sure we’d like that stress. Anyway, here’s the...

  8. #437 Small Records Vol 11. - Steve Spins Small Things (9th August 2026)

    Step right up for show number four hundred and thirty seven. Another 7 inch special! Steve did this one on his own as he didn’t want to leave you without a show to soundtrack the next batch of hot weather that’s in the post. It’s 4 sets. A garage rock-ish one. A British beat-ish one. A...

  9. #436 - It Doesn't Pay To Try (2nd August 2026)

    Another week, another show where one/both presenters complain(s) about being tired. You’d think by now they’d know how to be fully rested for the show. This show is a deep one. Starts heavy and gets heavier. Enjoy! Hopefully see you next week, but if we don’t, remember to get in touch with...

  10. #435 - It's All About Steve (19th July 2026)

    We all know the show is a vanity project but this week it’s gone next level… it’s all about STEVE! He played records from his birthday. Some from his party, some he got as presents and some he purchased with birthday mon No show next week due to Tramplines. That doesn't mean you can't get in…

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  11. #434 - "Up in one! Up in one!" (12th July 2026)

    We’re off to a gig tonight so there isn’t a witty, long, descriptive blurb for Sunday’s show. The main points are: Studio was hot Tunes were mainly old A smattering of new tunes We’ve been listening to A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Hopefully see you next week, but if we don’t, remember to...

  12. #433 - Let's go to town to see what we can find (28th June 2026)

    Back in the old studio, for possibly the last time? We’re not sure. Will it matter to you lot? Probably not. All you want is 2 hours of quality radio which you’ve got (eventually). You’ll be pleased/sad* to know there’s no theme this week. Just us, picking songs, talking about songs and other...

  13. #432 - Standard format - 1 bed = this show (14th June 2026)

    Evenin’ all. Or good mornin’. Depending on when you read this. Or if you read it at all. This week’s show had some beats, some guitars, some music from Jamaica and a fair bit of new music. We’ve got our fingers on the pulse. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. As always though, get in touch with...

  14. #431 - Blood & Fire (31st May 2026)

    Sunday’s show was a doozy. Hour one was the standard stuff but hour two is where it really gets going. We did a tribute (of sorts) to Steve Barrow, who sadly passed recently by playing an hour of stuff we heard on his Blood & Fire record label. No live show from us this weekend as we’re out on...

  15. #430 - "Mostly Bob” (24th May 2026)

    It’s night time in The Big City. Rain isn’t falling as it’s an unseasonal heatwave. A late night radio show host writes a hackneyed blurb for an upload… Sunday’s show is here at long last.. where we celebrated Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday by playing songs that he wrote, performed by other people.…

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  16. #429 "Mostly archival” (17th May 2026)

    The weeks, they roll ‘round quickly. It seems only yesterday that we were playing animal records yet here we are again… doing an upload and trying to work out how to make it sound enticing enough to listen to. Thankfully, a lot of you are in too deep now so you don’t want to stop listening. And…

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  17. #428 She said, “Where ya been?” I said, “No place special” (10th May 2026)

    The best thing about this show is for the first time in 3 weeks we haven’t had to think about animal songs. It’s a standard show with the usual stuff. Gig reviews, stuff we’ve heard on other shows, general bad mixes and handbrake segues. There may or may not be a show on Sunday… we’re out on…

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  18. #427 Small Records Vol 10. - Dancing Animals (5th May 2026)

    Well, this is possibly our most ambitious theme show ever! Three themes in one. Dancing, animals and dancing animals. We've just counted up and annoyingly, it's 44 songs. 45 would have been nice as it's a show on all 45s. Perhaps if we'd have started properly we might have snuck another one in.…

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  19. #426 "The Animals Went In Two By Two" (26th Apr 2025)

    So, it’s an animals on wax special. Songs with animals in the title or band name. I know how to party. It’s rough and ready, not fixed anything and if you listened live, you got a bonus 3 songs. I was going to edit them in but I thought “you should have been there”. Shout out to Phillie B for...

  20. #425 - Oddball Purge Vol.12 (5th Apr 2025)

    Listeners that have been with us a while, will either be rejoicing or lamenting this upload. It’s the return of the 100% strange music show! It’s been a minute since we’ve done one of these, which is a travesty (in some people’s eyes). So here it is, 120ish minutes of weird music for you to...

  21. #424 with Freakbeat Brónagh's Guest Mix (5th April 2026)

    Alright party people! A Monday upload that we’ve been putting off all day as it’s been sunny. It was a solo show from Steve, but that’s not the important bit. The important bit is there’s AN AMAZING GUEST MIX THAT YOU NEED IN YOUR EARS. Freakbeat Brónagh’s Land of Make Believe Mix is one for the...

  22. #423 Tired. So, so very tired (29th March 2026)

    Just a quick hello to say, here’s the show. It’s got both of us in the studio which isn’t going to happen again for at least a week. If things go according to plan, Steve will be flying solo on Sunday. It is the Easter Bank Holiday weekend though so if you haven’t got work, do tune in and say hi!...

  23. The Secret Handshake with Louise T | LWSTD-FM

    Evenin’ all. We didn’t do a show last night but we couldn’t leave you without something to tide you over until we’re next on the airwaves. We’ve pinched a show that we love and that we think you’ll love as well. It’s by friend of the show Louise and it’s a great monthly show on LWSTD.fm. Its goes...

  24. #422 with Haunted Jukebox Guest Mix (16th March 2026)

    Parts of this show were made in a hurry. If we didn’t tell you that, we’re not sure you’d know as the bits we made are pretty good. The bit of the show that’s really good is the killer guest mix from Rockin’ Rachel at Haunted Jukebox. We’ve linked her profile on Mick’s Cloud below. You should…

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  25. #421 Salute to The Sisterhood Vol 4 (8th March 2026)

    Sunday was International Women’s Day, which meant it was time for a Salute To The Sisterhood! All great music from across the ages and genres, all made by women. As always though, get in touch with requests, recommendations and guest mix inquiries! https://www.instagram.com/radionighttrain/...

  26. #420 "all the right songs..." (1st Mar 2026)

    If it’s a choice between no show and a ropey show, most listeners would probably like a ropey show. That’s what this one is. Not the bits on the mic, those are as stellar as always. The music is also good. It’s the ordering of it, we’re a bit rusty so it doesn’t quite flow as well as it has in…

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  27. #419 Brasil (15th Feb 2026)

    With this show it’s best to just focus on the music. Please ignore us butchering the Portuguese language when trying to pronounce artists and song titles. We did our best. As it’s Carnival Season (and the big day tomorrow), we promised some people a Brasil special. If you’re not lucky enough to…

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  28. #418 Steve flies solo (8th Feb 2026)

    A Tuesday evening upload?!? Madness. It’s almost like you’ll never know when an upload is going to happen. So here’s Sunday’s show. It’s Steve on his own which means there’s a good chance there’ll be a Mary Lattimore cut, a 78 and some Osees. We’re back next week with a Brasil special in...

  29. #417 Small Records Vo. 8 - Sly Dunbar and more (1st Feb 2026)

    How’s everybody’s Wednesday going? We’d like to think that with this show dropping in your feed, the day has got considerably better. Truth be told, this could have been uploaded on Sunday night but we were being lazy. Please forgive us. The show. It’s a small record special so we packed some 45s...

  30. #416 with Kalinka (25th Jan 2026)

    What a week! We’ve been dealing with a whirlwind of bullshit, jet lag and other annoyances. This is a flimsy excuse as to why this show is only now being uploaded. Anyway, it’s a great show. A different show. It features our first ever LIVE guest presenter, DJ Kalinka. He can be heard on…

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  31. #415 New Year, Same Us (11th Jan 2026)

    Evening all. Yesterday’s show for your listening consideration. The first of 2026. Still the same though. New music, old music, new old music, old new music. Hot chat, recommending shows on other stations and all sorts of other nuggets of goodness. We will say, this has been uploaded in a bit of…

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  32. #414 Reasons Why We're Skint '25 Vol 2 Small Rekkids (28th Dec 2025)

    Here's the 411... last week was big records, this week it was small records. It's late, I've got a cold and I need to get to bed as we're up late tomorrow Djing in Leeds (oooo, check us out). As such, there's very little show notes. If there is something we talked about that you want a link for,...

  33. #413 Reasons Why We're Skint '25 Vol 1 Big Rekkids (21st Dec 2025)

    Season’s greetings. Coming in just under the wire, a nice Christmas present for you to soundtrack your wrapping and cooking. As is tradition, we finish the year with a look at what we’ve purchased on wax over the last 12 months. This is part 1, big rekkids. LPs and 12”s. Next week, all being…

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  34. TNT "Classic" - #55 Christmas Songs (22nd Dec 2016)

    Mornin' everyone. No new show last night. We both had a busy weekend (DJing, Channel One Soundsystem, late night Kebabish, a pub crawl and a birthday) so decided to take the week off. So we didn't leave you with nothing, we've delved into the "archives" for a "classic" show from 2016. It's the...

  35. #412 with R.Seiliog Guest Mix (7th Dec 2025)

    Morning all. Well, it was morning when this was written. Sunday’s show is here for your listening consideration. Including a great guest mix by R.Seiliog which meant less work for us and less of our waffle you’ll need to hear. Back this Sunday with part 1 of our annual “Reasons why we’re skint”...

  36. #411 (30th Nov 2025)

    Morning all. You’d think with the weather outside being frightful we’d be inside more and doing the show upload quicker. Well, you’d be wrong! We’re busy people. Comedy shows, DJing in a bar, movies, meals with friends, the fun doesn’t stop for us. The good news is that in the midst of being...

  37. #410 10th Birthday - '91 Special (9th Nov 2025)

    This is mad. 10 years. Honestly, did any of you think we’d make it THIS far? Did anyone think we’d still be this shambolic? Should we have had one show in 10 years with no self-inflicted problems? For this show we picked songs from 1991 to celebrate the show’s birthday. Shout-out to everyone that...

  38. #409 Some Slide Guitars (2nd Nov 2025)

    Show 409. A nice blend of new and old music. And some new music that sounds like old music. There’s some reissue stuff and 4 songs featuring slide guitars. Apologies if this blurb isn’t great, it’s a race against time to get this edited and uploaded and shared before it’s Monday. Back next week…

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  39. #408 with Pete Evans' Jazz 45s Mix (26th Oct 2025)

    It must be being a regular listener. Sometimes the show’s up on a Monday morning ready to soundtrack you taking on another working week. Other times, it’s a Thursday evening and there’s still no sign of an upload. Anyway, here is Sunday’s show. It’s a doozy. Mainly as it’s got a smokin’ hot…

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  40. #407 Small Records Vol. 8 - Global Sounds on 45s (19th Oct 2025)

    It’s show #407. You know what that means? You don’t? Ah, perhaps we should have hyped it up more. It’s Small Records Week* on The Night Train. 10 shows ago, we did a Global Sounds on 45 that was all P. This week, it’s all S playing records he’s got that aren’t from England or The US. Hopefully…

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  41. #406 Handbrake Turns (12th Oct 2025)

    Strike when the iron’s hot. Or as we like to say, upload the show on Sunday night when you can’t sleep. There’s a lot of benefits to doing it now and not procrastinating on it for a few days. The biggest one is that the Listen Again Crew that are up to date with the backlog won’t be badgering us...

  42. #405 with Mr Meerkat at Hagglers Corner (5th Oct 2025)

    It’s hump day, what better way to celebrate getting closer to the weekend than to listen to 2 hours of top quality community radio?!? The best thing about this show is that 30 minutes of it has nothing to do with us. It’s Dubcentral’s Mr Meerkat from the station fundraiser a few weeks ago.…

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  43. #404 Songs from (and for) friends (28th Sept 2025)

    Enjoy 2 hours of music collected and sequenced by two people. There’s also plenty of hot-chat in between the records (but in the usual places). As always, get in touch with requests, recommendations and guest mix inquiries! https://www.instagram.com/radionighttrain/...

  44. #403 Reunited (14th Sept 2025)

    It must be the end of the summer as we’re both in the studio! For the first time in a while. Press play to find out why we’ve been doing solo shows (SPOILER ALERT… it’s not that interesting). To make sure we didn’t make any massive mistakes, it’s a standard show. Some dance-y stuff to begin with.…

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  45. #402 - A Bunch of Music From 2025 (7th Sept 2025)

    We’ve been promising it long enough, it’s finally happened. A Sunday night/Monday morning upload! Don’t get used to it. It’s happening as Steve can only do it tonight. This show was supposed to happen last week. It didn’t. So it got done this week. There were gonna be two hosts, then there…

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  46. #401 The '94 Special (24th Aug 2025)

    Evening. Steve here. Originally, I had planned to do a weirdo show for #401. Two hours of challenging music. Then I realised it was a Bank Holiday Weekend which is when we tend to have a few more live listeners. Felt a bit mean to hit ‘em with 120mins of music that some would call “unlistenable”....

  47. #400 Dubs (17th Aug 2025)

    The Bad News: The Sheffield Live website is down so we can’t upload the show with our waffle. So this is the show without us. The Good News: The Sheffield Live website is down so we can’t upload the show with our waffle. So this is the show without us. So this is show #400 and what better way to...

  48. #399 A Couple o' Long Songs (10th Aug 2025)

    Finally! Back in the studio to deliver 2 hours of “fantastic” radio. The summer is always tricky as we’re away more often than we’re on the air. Not that you lot would know, as you’re The Listen Again Crew. We like you though, as you sometimes message us nice things about the show a few weeks…

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  49. Songs of Praise - LWSTD-FM (20th April 2025)

    DO NOT ADJUST YOUR PODCAST SET! There wasn’t a show yesterday. We don’t like leaving you with nothing so we thought we’d take this week to hip you to a Bsky pal, Sean, who’s got a show on Love Will Save The Day FM. Sean’s monthly show is called Suspended in Air, which is very good. This isn’t one...

  50. #398 Incantation/Incarnation (20th Jul 2025)

    Howdy folks. Finally, a normal show! Yes, we’re aware that we’re the ones that keep choosing daft themes. Please look past that. Also, is a show without a theme actually a theme? Who knows? So, the show. You know it’s a gem when there’s extensive homework notes to include for the Listen Again…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Music for almost any occasion.We play... Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Country, footwork, soul, funk, ska, house, garage, hip hop, trip hop, brass band, swing, dub, jazz, folk, blues, spoken word, indie, reggae, punk, cumbia, bossa nova, choro, psychedelic rock, girl groups, mambo, R&B, gospel, zydeco, field hollers, jump blues, drum & bass, surf, exotica and more.

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Powlo & Herb Stevens

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