<p>🔥 <strong>Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!</strong> 🔥</p><p>In this special episode, host <strong>Stu Whiffen</strong> sits down with <strong>Mike West</strong>, frontman of the cult Manchester band <strong>The Man From Delmonte</strong>.</p><p>Beloved for their jangly guitars, witty lyrics, and bittersweet charm, The Man From Delmonte were part of Manchester’s vibrant late-’80s indie scene, earning a devoted following both in the UK and abroad. Mike shares stories from the band’s journey, their place in the legendary Manchester music landscape, and his reflections on life and music today.</p><br><p>🎶 <strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><p>✅ The origins of The Man From Delmonte and the Manchester scene</p><p>✅ Mike’s influences and songwriting approach</p><p>✅ Life as part of a cult band with a lasting legacy</p><p>✅ What music and creativity mean to him now</p><br><p>👉 Hit <strong>LIKE</strong> if you enjoy the episode and <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more conversations with the most fascinating voices in music!</p><br><p>💥 <strong>Support the Podcast:</strong></p><p>☕ Buy Me a Coffee – <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen</a></p><p>🎧 Patreon – <a href="https://Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack</a></p><br><p>🔔 <strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>🌍 Website – <a href="http://www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com</a></p><p>🐦 Twitter – <a href="https://twitter.com/beatandtrackpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@beatandtrackpod</a></p><p>📘 Facebook – <em>Off The Beat &amp; Track Podcast</em></p><br><p>#OffTheBeatAndTrack #MikeWest #TheManFromDelmonte #ManchesterMusic #IndiePop #CultBands #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #80sIndie #SubscribeNow</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack">http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>