The Lach Chronicles

Series

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

The Night Dylan Came

20130717

20161023 (BBC7)
20150909 (R4)

He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot.

He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others, he discovered and nurtured lots of talent - including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him.

Many people came to see him in New York and, in this episode, Lach remembers the night Bob Dylan arrived.

Written and performed by Lach

Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4.

Lach remembers the night Bob Dylan came to his open mic night.

Kiss Loves You

20130724

20161030 (BBC7)
20150916 (R4)

Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot.

He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others, he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches but nobody discovered him. Rock and Roll is about many things, but first you've got to get out of the house. Lach finds himself trying to find common ground with his small, and at times, unappreciative audience. What's so complicated about his love for four very hairy men?

Written and performed by Lach

Executive Producer: Richard Melvin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4

Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin.

The former host of New York's longest-running open mic night is still finding things tough

Rock And Roll Nation

20130731

20161113 (BBC7)
20150923 (R4)

His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others; he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him.

This week we find Lach reminiscing about his influences and he shares his thoughts on Jim Morrison, Batman and Tom Petty.

Written and performed by Lach

Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4.

Lach reminisces and shares his thoughts on Jim Morrison, Batman and Tom Petty.

North Beach, San Francisco

20130807

20161120 (BBC7)
20150930 (R4)

His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others, discovering and nurturing lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches. But nobody discovered him.

This week Lach remembers the time he spent in North Beach, San Francisco, hanging out with the beatniks.

Written and performed by Lach

Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin

Executive Producer: Richard Melvin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4.

The creator of the New York anti-folk scene reminisces about his time in San Francisco.

Sally's Gone Blue

20141203

20180626 (BBC7)
20190926 (BBC7)

His famous night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him.

In this episode, entranced by the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Lach harvests his extraworldy experiences and starts a new adventure into an unexplored world - comedy.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2014.

Lach launches his extra-worldy experiences into an unexplored world - comedy.

Drinking Beers With Mom

20141210

20180703 (BBC7)
20191003 (BBC7)

His notorious night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him.

The road to success has many distractions, particularly on the journey through rock and roll. As an outsider, Lach didn't know what he was missing until a fateful night on the New Jersey border opened his eyes to the possibilities of the universe, the appeal of the Dark Side of the Moon and the high school house party.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2014.

The creator of the New York Antifolk scene questions his graduation into the cool crowd.

Teenage Alcoholic

20141217

20180710 (BBC7)
20191010 (BBC7)

His acclaimed night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him.

In 1982, the 'Village' was the centre of all worldly excitement. Iggy Pop played small venues to those in the know, style was everybody's own, your heroes drank in the local bars, and anointment was just a few chords away.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2014.

The creator of the New York Antifolk scene meets another New York music legend.

Home On The Range

20141224

20180717 (BBC7)
20191017 (BBC7)

His eccentric night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him.

In this episode, Lach recalls the genesis of his career and - ultimately - his independent life. Always an outsider, his young rejection of aspiration and fledgling discoveries of Messrs Bruce and Bob led Lach to a salvation he still holds dear.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2014.

The host of the longest-running open mic night in NYC recalls why he started writing.

Goodnight Tokyo

20160615

20200913 (BBC7)
20190508 (R4)

His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches- but nobody discovered him.

In this episode, Lach remembers a time he played a gig in Tokyo. Things didn't go to plan.

Written and performed by Lach.

Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2016.

The host of the longest-running open mic night in NYC recalls a tough gig in Tokyo.

Weird Association For The Blind

20160622

20200920 (BBC7)
20190515 (R4)

His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others; he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches but nobody discovered him.

In this episode, Lach remembers a time that he experimented with mind altering substances and changed the way he and his friends saw the world forever.

Written and performed by Lach

Executive Producer: Richard Melvin

Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4. First broadcast in June 2016.

Lach remembers a series of coincidences from a time when everything was a bit weird.

A Trip To The Strip

20160629

20200927 (BBC7)

His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others; he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches but nobody discovered him.

In this episode, Lach remembers a time when he used to live in Las Vegas. There were parties, parties and you guessed i

In this episode, Lach remembers a time when he used to live in Las Vegas. There were parties, parties and you guessed it - more parties. But the good times didn't last.

Written and performed by Lach

Executive Producer: Richard Melvin

Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2016.

Lach remembers the days when he used to test LSD for the Mob in Las Vegas.

Lach's Antihoot

20160706

20201004 (BBC7)
20190529 (R4)

His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others; he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches. But nobody discovered him.

In this, the final episode, Lach decides it's time to bring back the Antihoot and wonders what this adventure might bring.

Written by Lach

Performed by Lach, Julia Sutherland and Richard Melvin

Sound Design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin

Executive Producer: Richard Melvin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016.

The creator of Manhattan's Antifolk scene decides to resurrect his famous nightclub.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	The Night Dylan Came	20130717	20161023 (BBC7) 20150909 (R4)	He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others, he discovered and nurtured lots of talent - including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him. Many people came to see him in New York and, in this episode, Lach remembers the night Bob Dylan arrived. Written and performed by Lach Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4. Lach remembers the night Bob Dylan came to his open mic night.
01	02	Kiss Loves You	20130724	20161030 (BBC7) 20150916 (R4)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others, he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches but nobody discovered him. Rock and Roll is about many things, but first you've got to get out of the house. Lach finds himself trying to find common ground with his small, and at times, unappreciative audience. What's so complicated about his love for four very hairy men? Written and performed by Lach Executive Producer: Richard Melvin A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin. The former host of New York's longest-running open mic night is still finding things tough
01	03	Rock And Roll Nation	20130731	20161113 (BBC7) 20150923 (R4)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others; he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him. This week we find Lach reminiscing about his influences and he shares his thoughts on Jim Morrison, Batman and Tom Petty. Written and performed by Lach Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4. Lach reminisces and shares his thoughts on Jim Morrison, Batman and Tom Petty.
01	04	North Beach, San Francisco	20130807	20161120 (BBC7) 20150930 (R4)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others, discovering and nurturing lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches. But nobody discovered him. This week Lach remembers the time he spent in North Beach, San Francisco, hanging out with the beatniks. Written and performed by Lach Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin Executive Producer: Richard Melvin A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4. The creator of the New York anti-folk scene reminisces about his time in San Francisco.
02	01	Sally's Gone Blue	20141203	20180626 (BBC7) 20190926 (BBC7)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His famous night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him. In this episode, entranced by the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Lach harvests his extraworldy experiences and starts a new adventure into an unexplored world - comedy. A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2014. Lach launches his extra-worldy experiences into an unexplored world - comedy.
02	02	Drinking Beers With Mom	20141210	20180703 (BBC7) 20191003 (BBC7)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His notorious night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him. The road to success has many distractions, particularly on the journey through rock and roll. As an outsider, Lach didn't know what he was missing until a fateful night on the New Jersey border opened his eyes to the possibilities of the universe, the appeal of the Dark Side of the Moon and the high school house party. A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2014. The creator of the New York Antifolk scene questions his graduation into the cool crowd.
02	03	Teenage Alcoholic	20141217	20180710 (BBC7) 20191010 (BBC7)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His acclaimed night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him. In 1982, the 'Village' was the centre of all worldly excitement. Iggy Pop played small venues to those in the know, style was everybody's own, your heroes drank in the local bars, and anointment was just a few chords away. A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2014. The creator of the New York Antifolk scene meets another New York music legend.
02	04	Home On The Range	20141224	20180717 (BBC7) 20191017 (BBC7)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His eccentric night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches - but nobody discovered him. In this episode, Lach recalls the genesis of his career and - ultimately - his independent life. Always an outsider, his young rejection of aspiration and fledgling discoveries of Messrs Bruce and Bob led Lach to a salvation he still holds dear. A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2014. The host of the longest-running open mic night in NYC recalls why he started writing.
03	01	Goodnight Tokyo	20160615	20200913 (BBC7) 20190508 (R4)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others. He discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches- but nobody discovered him. In this episode, Lach remembers a time he played a gig in Tokyo. Things didn't go to plan. Written and performed by Lach. Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2016. The host of the longest-running open mic night in NYC recalls a tough gig in Tokyo.
03	02	Weird Association For The Blind	20160622	20200920 (BBC7) 20190515 (R4)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others; he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches but nobody discovered him. In this episode, Lach remembers a time that he experimented with mind altering substances and changed the way he and his friends saw the world forever. Written and performed by Lach Executive Producer: Richard Melvin Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4. First broadcast in June 2016. Lach remembers a series of coincidences from a time when everything was a bit weird.
03	03	A Trip To The Strip	20160629	20200927 (BBC7)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others; he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches but nobody discovered him. In this episode, Lach remembers a time when he used to live in Las Vegas. There were parties, parties and you guessed i In this episode, Lach remembers a time when he used to live in Las Vegas. There were parties, parties and you guessed it - more parties. But the good times didn't last. Written and performed by Lach Executive Producer: Richard Melvin Sound design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2016. Lach remembers the days when he used to test LSD for the Mob in Las Vegas.
03	04	Lach's Antihoot	20160706	20201004 (BBC7) 20190529 (R4)	Lach was the King of Manhattan's East Village and host of the longest running open mic night in New York. He now lives in Scotland and finds himself back at square one, playing in a dive bar on the wrong side of Edinburgh. His night, held in various venues around New York, was called the Antihoot. Never quite fitting in and lost somewhere lonely between folk and punk music, Lach started the Antifolk movement. He played host to Suzanne Vega, Jeff Buckley and many others; he discovered and nurtured lots of talent including Beck, Regina Spektor and the Moldy Peaches. But nobody discovered him. In this, the final episode, Lach decides it's time to bring back the Antihoot and wonders what this adventure might bring. Written by Lach Performed by Lach, Julia Sutherland and Richard Melvin Sound Design: Al Lorraine and Sean Kerwin Executive Producer: Richard Melvin A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016. The creator of Manhattan's Antifolk scene decides to resurrect his famous nightclub.