If you'd like to say "hello" and leave a general comment, Programme Info
As the Website will be up and running before radio broadcasting, you will be able to “Hear the Difference” here first very shortly.
Here is a wee sample of Jane Basford singing a gaelic song “1000 Curses of Love” sung cappella which was recorded for broadcast during the 2006 Mod
Programmes currently in the planning stage are very diverse. In no particular order and nothing carved in stone, here is a small preview with the current working titles:
IF WE CAN`T LISTEN TO THE MUSIC NEXT BEST THING- LET`S TALK ABOUT THE MUSIC
We do appreciate that for a lot of you, without the music, you just don’t see (or should it be hear) the point. Well as we have already highlighted, until the copyright issue is sorted it’s mainly speech you will be hearing with a wee amount of unsigned music on our web site.
TO ALL MUSIC LOVERS
We know from the amount of volunteers who want to play music on DCR that there is a lot of knowledgeable folk out there when it comes to music of all genre. If you are really into your music and think the rest of us would benefit from hearing about it, why not write in and tell us. You do not have to go into great detail, tell us what and why you like it. You may not have a favourite type of music but like the majority of us you know what you like and aren’t fused about what others think. Maybe you could tell us about a favourite album, could be one you’ve just bought or one from way back.
BE REALLY PART OF IT
We will be also asking folk who take part if they would like to make a short recording for the web to tell listeners of their music choice. All the information submitted will be kept to form the basis of a new and exciting music programme to be broadcast once we are on air
Did That Really Happen Here?
We are very pleased to announce at this time that Dave Dewar from Cultral Connections is to join the team here at DCR . We invite you to join Dave on a journey of discovery as he looks at the rich history of Cowal, it’s people and the events that will truly make you want to ask, did that really happen here?Have you something interesting to pass on? –Let us Know Presented By: Dave Dewar
Community Shopping Basket
Each programme will look to fill our Re-Usable basketwith up to the minute best-buys and interesting and new produce that can be sourced locally. Helping us with each programme will be the popular Scott and Kyle from Codfathers who will be keeping us up to date with the market place. We will also be trying to get local chefs to share some of their secrets as well as inviting listeners to tell us about any bargains that they may have come across. Is there anything you would like us to put in the basket? Do you have any questions for the kitchen experts? Would you like to get involved?–Let us know
Cowal Sport Stadium
As well as the entire main stream sporting events this programme will cover local Orienteering, Shinty, Archery, Swamp Soccer, Bowls and several pub league pursuits. Are you involved in a sport that should be included in our radio coverage? Are you interested in getting involved? Let us know.
Presented By: Could this be You?
Parish Hall
Without the regular bookings for meetings and small events, what could keep the diminishing number of halls going? And who is going to fix the leaking roof? What of the diminishing numbers of groups meeting to use the halls?
Tales of halls and meeting groups and their guests (including SWRI and Senior Citizens’ input and their guests).
Are you involved in a local hall or involved in using a local hall? Have you something interesting or amusing to tell?Let us know.
Presented By: Could this be you?
Spoken Words
From the past to the present, local Poetry and Songwriting. Each programme with a different theme, lively chat, listeners’ requests and guests. Do you have a favorite poem you would like featured?Would you like a local Poet or songwriter to be featured? Let us know.
Presented By Alison Duncan
All in a Day’s Work
What goes on in the local workplace?Do you really think you know what Dunoon business does? The one who pushes that little bicycle wheel along the road – do you really think it is to test rubber for racing cars? Dunoon has hundreds of businesses utilizing all kinds of skills to get the day’s work done and keep Dunoon ticking – some you know, or think you know.
If you are part of a Dunoon business, or are a business, and are prepared to let the rest of the Community know what it takes to make it work let us know.
Presented By John MacDougal
The Vinyl Frontier
Do you think every now and then about those vinyl records you’ve got hidden away? Will they be damaged after being hidden away for so long?Can 78s ever get played again? Do you still think the sound of vinyl is superior to CD? Are classical music discs made superior to popular music discs? These and many more questions will be answered as enthusiasts discuss how vinyl fits in today’s modern technology.
Want to take part, have you advice or secrets to share? Let us know
Presented By Gregor Mclennan
Carol Stirling
We are all very excited to have Carol present her very own programme. Carol is a local psychic medium and is known mainly through her television and radio work presenting the “World of the Paranormal” recorded on location at many famous historic sites. At this time, Carol plans to be in the studio talking to and answering questions from her listeners, but if you have not heard Carol before, expect the unexpected.
Under the Cap
You see them everywhere today and people from all walks of life wear them, but in the early Sixties there were only a few places in the UK you would see baseball caps and Dunoon was one. A collection of base ball caps, mainly from the US Navy with their unique badges tell a little of the story of Dunoon in the Sixties. Remembering Dunoon in the Sixties with the music, the events, the stories and the myths. Fact and fiction and the US Navy.
Where you there? Would you like to take part?
Presented by Keith Campbell and guest
A lot more programmes are in the initial planning stage all waiting for more volunteers and their input, subjects include:
Respectively Yours: Tales old and new of folk from the community who shine through the deeds they have done or do.
Cowal Garden: Even if yours is just a window box, our garden enthusiasts and their guests will help you get the best out of it.
Dunoon Calendar: What’s happening, where when and how to get there: from car boot sales to major attractions. From someone opening up the studio in the morning to locking up last thing at night and all that happens in between, there are lots of different things required to be done.
Kim I hope all these guys you are promoting and giving a moment of fame to with your fine singing voice appreciate all you are doing on there behalf. Brilliant show -love sunday nights with Cuddles with Kim-are we to have a Kim Musical Slot
During the “60’s” I was in the US Navy and attached to the USS Robert E. Lee SSBN601 submarine. Many hours of upkeep was spent alongside a submarine tender anchored in the the Holy Loch. Scotland is a beautiful place and left me with many great memories of the cordial people and the wonderful town of Dunoon. I got to spend a few hours shopping for that perfect gift for the misses and then grabbing a pint or two before returning to the ship. The wife and I hope to return someday to visit. In the mean time, good luck on your new radio station. Do you plan to stream the audio in the future?
Let me know if I can help you in any way.
Jon D. Aussey
Virginia Beach, VA. USA
HELLO JON from DCR
Hello Jon and thank you for contacting DCR to tell us a little of your time in Dunoon, we hope a lot more folk will follow your lead and contact us to share thier memories with us, we know that our very own Kieth Campell who will be presenting a retro look back at the sixties with his programme UNDER THE CAP (see: Programme info) is very interested and taking notes and we hope not to long before you will be able to hear his and more programme here.
In the meantime Jon to help with an update to whats happening locally here in Dunoon, may we suggest are good friends at: http://www.dunoonpeeps.com/ and http://dunoon-observer.co.uk/
Thanks again for contacting us–will be in touch–DCR Admin
I am one of the submarine riders that used to visit the loch periodally when the US Navy was present. I was attached to the USS Robert E. Lee SSBN601 and enjoyed the transit to and from sea on the Clyde . The Scotish people were very cordial and Holy Loch was a lovely place to visit – even in inclement weather. Many hours were spent visiting the shops in Dunoon and then having a “dram or two” at a local Pub. The local Highland games were great and would like to see the events again. I want to congradulate the town for getting their own public radio outlet to allow the residents to express their opinion and show how much talent they have. The wife and I plan on visiting Dunoon in the near future. We look forward to seeing one of the greatest and most frendily towns along the banks of the river. Good luck on you future endevors.
FOR DUNOON MUM/ABOUT THE MUSIC
Just to let you know the latest BWO single “Lay Your Love On Me” heard on a radio near you is to be released next monday 28th July.
This was the second tune BWO had entered to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest and the second time they were given the elbow
(seems Sweden are as bad as the UK for selecting tunes)
This is exactly what you want from BWO euro electro disco pop with up beat Abba and madonna mixed in, Burlesque, Guilty Pleasures and Lost Vagueness roll on a Silent Disco and we can call it Heaven
Thank you for telling us all about your BWO cd which by the way for £1 was certaintly a bargain.(you do realise you have just made public the best kept secret in Dunoon)
You were right about the Eurovision music vibe infact track 2 Temple of love was nearly the Swedish entry for Eurovision in 2006. The band themselves are Swedish thier full name “Bodies Without Organs” and say they are the missing link between Abba and Kraftwork, they are massive in Northern Europe and Russia. The band are just starting to get some radio play as you mentioned but thier music is very popular on the Lost Vagueness and Guilty Pleasures Disco scene that is becoming very popular on the fringe of music festivals (a lot of music played that no one admits to listening too) A follow up to Halcyon Days , Fabricator has been released and is more of the same and I can tell you now that DCR will broadcast a programme format that will more than satisfy all fans of this type of music and if your interested we are still looking for a presenter (what would the children think about that) Thanks again for sharing this with us-Victor at DCR
I recently bought this CD from a local charity shop for £1 it is called Halcyon Days by a group called BWO . I reconised track 15 Sunshine in the rain which I had heard on the radio.If you like the Eurovision Song Contest you will love this CD i’ts very 70s upbeat electro disco pop the type of music my children pretend they can’t hear but spend a lot of time jumping on their beds too.
I can’t tell you anything about BWO as the front sleeve was missing but the date on the back cover is 2006 and the label is Shell. A real bouncy feel good CD which I hope the like of Dunoon Radio will play.
I’m waiting for Vinny
Who is going to be first with LET’S TALK ABOUT THE MUSIC –this could be very interesting, I would like to tell you about some of my favourite music
Ref:- LETS TALK ABOUT THE MUSIC -I think I see where your going with this, what a good way of finding out about DCR listeners music taste and possibly some future radio programme and lively debate.
Put my name down for any future programme relating to this.
I look forward to reading of DCR listeners album choices.
I don’t think I have a “most” favourite album I do have some I think have something special and they are not just 60s r&b/soul.
I would like to come back and tell you of some