Graham Rogers is a presenter on BBC Gloucestershire and BBC Wiltshire, he interviews a wide range of celebrities. He recently interviewed Francis Rossi, Justin Wayward (The Moody Blues), Bob Mortimer, Marti Pellow (Wet Wet Wet), James May (Top Gear), Paul Merton, Shirley Ballas (Strictly Come Dancing), Jenny Eclair, Howard Jones ( Jamie used to deliver his papers), Martin Clunes (Jamie was in Shakespeare in Love with him), Graham Nash (Hollies) and Nik Kershaw AND now Jamie Goddard from The Zoots
Below is a transcript of the interview
GRAHAM ROGERS
If you fancy a really fun night out, Sounds of the Sixties with The Zoots is coming to Cheltenham Town Hall on Thursday 13th November. It’s always a great night. We’ve spoken to The Zoots many times, and Jamie—who fronts the band—is back with me this afternoon. Don’t give me the answer, but you know “Backtracking,” don’t you?
JAMIE
Yes, yes. I love that segment of the show. I always enjoy listening to it.
GRAHAM ROGERS
Good. So, how’s life, Jamie?
JAMIE
Really good. It’s always great to be at BBC Wiltshire, my favourite radio station.
GRAHAM ROGERS
And BBC Radio Gloucestershire!
JAMIE
Of course—yes! It’s five minutes from my house. I love it. I love listening to the show.
GRAHAM ROGERS
Good. And you’re going to be in Gloucestershire—you’re in Cheltenham, aren’t you?
JAMIE
Yes. Our debut show at Cheltenham Town Hall on 13th November.
GRAHAM ROGERS
Now listen, I don’t want to cause any anxiety, but it’s a big venue, Jamie. An iconic venue.
JAMIE
Yes—it’s big enough for my ego!
GRAHAM ROGERS
You say that…! So tell us about the show.
JAMIE
Sounds of the Sixties is a show by The Zoots. We perform songs by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons—lots of your favourite ’60s hits. We do around 75 songs from the decade.
GRAHAM ROGERS
How long is the show?
JAMIE
It’s two hours. We fit it all in by doing a few medleys. Once, when I was on BBC Wiltshire, I accidentally said we were going to do 75 songs when the show only had 45—so I made myself stick to it! Now I do a segment where, in five minutes, I try to play as many ’60s songs as I can. I get through about 30.
GRAHAM ROGERS
Wow. What is it about the sixties that people still love? It just works, doesn’t it?
JAMIE
It does. Sixties music still sounds great. You were just playing Let It Be—technically 1970, but recorded in the sixties. Those records have stood the test of time, and young people know them too. My niece is 14 and she knows all the songs when she comes to the show. We often get three generations there—children, parents, grandparents. The sixties music is still everywhere.
GRAHAM ROGERS
And when people come and see The Zoots, some dress in sixties style, don’t they?
JAMIE
Yes, some do, and it’s brilliant. It really adds to the atmosphere—and gives us ideas for our own costumes.
GRAHAM ROGERS
How many costume changes do you do in a typical night?
JAMIE
Not as many as the number of songs—75 would be a bit much! But my house is full of costumes. Every cupboard has something different from all the eras we cover.
GRAHAM ROGERS
Well, it’s what you do—and you do it very well. If you’d like a great night out, Sounds of the Sixties with The Zoots will be at Cheltenham Town Hall on Thursday 13th November. We’re creeping closer to Christmas, so if you fancy a party night with friends or colleagues, get along. Tickets and details are on thezoots.com. I wish you well with it—nice to see you.
JAMIE
Thanks, Graham. And there’s a dance floor too, for those who want to dance—it won’t get in the way of the show.
GRAHAM ROGERS
It’s encouraged, isn’t it?
JAMIE
Definitely!
GRAHAM ROGERS
Brilliant, Jamie. Good to see you. Take care. Jamie Goddard from The Zoots—go and see them at Cheltenham Town Hall on Thursday 13th November.
