If you'd like to say "hello" and leave a general comment, VICTOR
ALL THINGS MOD at 5.00PM with Gaelic Singer Frances R Lynn (Frlly) who shall be presenting her own programme during Mod2012 and shall be co-presenting with Victor keeping us up to date in the run up.
Frlly will have well known Mod people such as Mary Pollock guesting as a co/presenter and passing on Mod information. Tonight FRYLL and Mary will be talking about the Provisional Mods telling us when and where they are to be held and hopefully some tales of past Provisional Mods.
Dunoon Fiddle Workshop Juniors with Gordon Blair, Victor and Frilly
FRYLL will also be keeping every one up to date with her weekly Mod diary on her presenters page and any other news. http://www.dunooncommunityradio.org/programme-info/presenters/frances-r-lynn/
We shall also be listening to some artist from around the time of the last Mod in 2006. including the Legendry Greenock Singers and Of course the youngest DCR volunteer Sean will be contributing and taking control of the “sound board”. http://www.dunooncommunityradio.org/programme-info/presenters/sean/
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COMEDIAN Bill Bailey may have toured the world several times, appeared on numerous prime-time TV shows and been nominated for British comedy’s top comedy award, the Perrier — but he has yet to have the experience of playing a gig in Dunoon.
This will all change on May 21 when Bill plays at the town’s Queen’s Hall.
As well as his extensive stand-up work, Bill is well known for his role in Black Books and his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI
Bill Will Be chatting to Victor Dunoon Community Radio on Monday’s 14th MAY TLLLVLBS at 5.00pm
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SKERRYVORE OFFICIAL ALBUM LAUNCH
To celebrate the release of their new album – ‘World of Chances’, Skerryvore are having a massive launch night in the O2 ABC Glasgow on Friday 22nd June.
This will be Skerryvore’s biggest show ever and also the first chance to buy the new album – 3 days before it is released in stores and online!!!
WORLD OF CHANCES
DUNOON CONCERT DATE CONFIRMED
Skerryvore have confirmed that they will be visiting Dunoon again this year and have confirmed they shall be playing in the Queen,s Hall on Saturday 15th December 2012
No strangers to Dunoon the boys are looking forward to their pre Christmas Concert and catching up with many of their fans, they say “We are delighted to have finally finished ‘World of Chances’ and can’t wait to perform it to you”.
We shall of course be inviting the band into our new studio to bring us up to date since their last visit and in the meantime have the June release of the new album “World of Chances” to look forward to and playing it here on Dunoon Community Radio
For more information http://www.skerryvore.com/
Or check out the facebook http://www.facebook.com/skerryvore
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LONNIE DONEGAN MBE THE KING OF SKIFFLE
After paying tribute to Bert Weedon last week and the influence he had on many recording Stars of Music this week we look to another artist who had a very strong influence on many recording artist
“Lonnie” Donegan MBE was a “skiffle musician, with more than 20 UK Top 30 hits to his name.
He is known as the “King of Skiffle” and is often cited as a large influence on the generation of British musicians who became famous in the 1960s and loved by millions of ordinary folk like DCRs Dr Phil and Victor
This week Mon 30th April to Fri 4th May I shall be playing Classis Tracks especially recorded from the vinyl originals and re-recordings of some of Lonnie’s favourite back catalogue from the famous 1976 vinyl LP “Putting on the Style”
The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums states that Lonnie Donegan was “Britain’s most successful and influential recording artist before The Beatles. He chalked up 24 successive Top 30 hits, and was the first UK male to score two U.S. Top 10s”.
Born as Anthony James Donegan in Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland, the son of a professional violinist who had played with the Scottish National Orchestra, he moved with his family in 1933 to East Ham, Essex (now in Greater London).
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THE ORIGINAL BRITISH GUITAR LEGEND DIES AGED 91
At 91 years old the Legendry British Guitarist Bert Weedon has passed away
THE UKs ORIGINAL GUITAR LEGEND
Among the star guitarists who have acknowledged Bert’s help in their early days through his book “Play in a Day” are: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Brian May, Pete Townshend, Sting, Mike Oldfield, Mike Read, John Miles, Dr Phil, Steve Hillage, plus many many more. . . When Alvin Stardust visited us here last year he told us during his interview and set from the Legends Window that he recommended any one starting out to learn the guitar to purchases a copy of Bert’s Learn in a Day guitar tutor This week Mon 23rd April to 27th April we shall be looking back on the career of Bert Weedon and playing tunes by guitarist that have acknowledged they were influenced by him
With the coming of the Golden Age Of rock and roll, Bert was in great demand as the named soloist on no end of hit records, and his playing greatly aided the success on records of many of the foremost stars of the period.
Many of the rock n’ roll tunes played here on DCRs Rock Slot feature the guitar playing of Burt, early rock singers such as Tommy Steele, Marty Wild, Laurie London, Cliff Richard, Adam Faith and Billy Fury all asked for Bert to play on their records.
His virtuosity in all fields of music also enabled him to accompany such artists as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland and many top British stars, while at the other end of the music scale he played for Gigli, Paul Robeson and many others.
As a result of his exciting solos on the early rock records. Bert was asked by Top Rank to make a record as a solo artist.
Bert became the first British guitarist to get a solo record in the Hit Parade – the memorable “Guitar Boogie Shuffle”. He subsequently notched further hits with “Apache”. “Nashville Boogie”. “Ginchy”. “Sorry Robbie” “Tokyo Melody”. to mention but a few. His L.P. `s have sold in tremendous numbers; “Bert Weedon remembers Jim Reeves” sold over 250,000 while his “22 Golden Guitar Greats” L.P. reached the No 1 spot in the Album Charts, and he once again made disc history by becoming the first solo guitarist to reach the coveted top of the Hit Parade – receiving both Gold and Platinum L.P.’s for his record breaking sales of over one million copies. The tremendous success of his L.P.’s and C.D’s ensures that Bert is still among the top recording artists of Britain.
Apart from his reputation as a session and guitar soloist he is known throughout the world because of his guitar tutor called “Play in a Day”. This is probably the best selling tutor in the world and Bert is proud of the fact that most of today’s top guitarists have told him that they started their first steps on the guitar with the aid of his book. In fact he has been nicknamed ” the Man who taught the world to play the guitar”.
His book is printed in several languages and has been published all over the world. The book has sold over 2 million copies and over 30 years on remains the world’s most successful guitar tutor. It has been awarded two Golden Pages in recognition of that fact. The first by Chappell Music Ltd for the sale of 1,000,000 copies of “Play in a Day”, and the second by International Music Publication for the 30th Anniversary Edition 1957-1987 of “Play in a Day”, which was presented by Mike Oldfield on the Terry Wogan TV Show.
Bert originally wrote it because he remembered the difficulty he had as a 12 year old with a battered guitar in his hand and not knowing a thing about it or how to play it. He was determined there would be a tutor that anyone could understand and learn from without a teacher, and by anticipating all the questions that a beginner would ask and answering them in his book, he was able to help most of today’s top pop idols on their way to stardom.
Bert Weedon and Alvin Stardust
When Alvin Stardust visited us here last year he told us during his interview and set from the Legends Window that he recommended any one starting out to learn the guitar to purchases a copy of Bert’s Learn in a Day guitar tutor
Through his book and television tuition it is estimated that Bert Weedon has influenced approximately 4 million guitar players over the past forty years.
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ALVIN STARDUST TO VISIT DCR 97.4 fm
Alvin Stardust is truly a Rock n Roll Legend who was titled The Godfather of Rock’n Roll by no less than another genuine Rock n’ Roll hero Ronnie Wood.
From the early 60s when as Shane Fenton with his posters in teenager bedrooms making him one of the top Pin Ups of the time right through to today as Alvin Stardust with an impressive career record of over 150 weeks in the UK charts he has in one way or another been at the forefront of entertainment performing as they say on Stage, Screen and of course Radio all over Europe . His performing talent has taken him into the theater starring in the UK tour of Godspell, playing Uriah Heep in David Copperfield – The Musical; and Sir Billy Butlin in The Butlin Story at the London Palladium. In 2005 Alvin starred as the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, also at the London Palladium.
And now as Alvin can be heard announcing on DCR 97.4 he is shortly to appear here in Dunoon At the Queen’s Hall. Alvin with his fabulous backing band Glyn Davis (Lead Guitar) Dave Clarke (Bass Guitar) and Dan Guest (Drums) will be appearing in what can only be described as A Fabulous Night Out, Alvin promises in his message to DCR97.4fm listeners a first half of pure Rock n’ Roll followed by the 70s Glam Rock we all love so much through into the 80s with his big hits like Pretend, I feel like Buddy Holly and right up to his latest single.
APRIL FOOL!
APRIL FOOL IS DEAD AND GONE – YOUR A FOOL TO CARRY ON
April Fool Double Whammy!
This is a rhyme that children recite if anyone attempts an April Fool trick after 1st April and in some places after noon of the first day of April.
Not wishing to be deemed foolish the perpetrators of this morning “New Morning Programme” were quick to own up to the hoax and to apologize to any listeners of Celtic Music Radio or Dunoon Community Radio who were distressed, put out or felt a desire to complain at the loss of a well loved presenter or may have been tempted to change station. It was also stated that Dunoon Community Radio Presenter Victor would, now it was known that he would not be after all be presenting the morning show disregard all proposals of friendship and marriage and return the congratulation card and present.
It is expected that the organizes of the hoax whose names have been withheld under the protection of Radio Presenters Data Act will in due course release a further more detailed “The Making Off” Programme
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A press release was released this morning not to be published before 8.12am this first day of April 2011 in which the following information was given.
Two popular community radio stations from either side of the Clyde have in an unprecedented action decided for the benefit of their listeners, or their morning listeners at least, to broadcast a daily morning Show from the Dunoon Community Radio studio situated in the corridor of a Local Argyll Business Centre.
This programme will be broadcast simultaneously on 1530AM/FM and 97.4fm both at the same time together as well as the Internet Sites of both Radio Stations.
This initiative has been brought about by the sudden departure of Popular Celtic Music Radio Morning Mix Presenter Alex Jenkins who has decided to return to his roots and his beloved Radio Rock.
Alex has over time made this programme his very own broadcasting each weekday morning from the Royal City to Celtic Music Radio listerners on 1530AM/FM and for the last fourteen and a half months to the listener tuned in to Dunoon Community Radio 97.4fm.
It was decided at a hastily convened late night meeting yesterday evening of both Radio Station Boards that continuity was paramount and the “Show Must Go” spirit must prevail, this it was decided, was what the listeners deserved.
It was unanimously agreed by a near majority of board members to invite Dunoon Community Radio Presenter Victor to present a morning show to all the listeners of Celtic Music Radio and Dunoon Community Radio in a programme that would be broadcast from Dunoon.
The format for the programme will be decided by the listeners who will be invited from the very start to contribute with ideas and comments.
Victor has since Dunoon Community Radio began presented a Breakfast Show known as “The Late Late Late Very Late Breakfast Show” which has been broadcast at 5.00pm each weekday, the presenter has been known to comment that AM morning time programmes feel much better PM and presenters are usually more alert at that time to what is happening .
It has been agreed that the first programme in this collaboration shall commence at 8.00am this the first day of April with Victor in the presenters role
Victor At Celtic Connections 2011
Manran a Celtic Band On A Quest
Mànran ( tuneful sound or melody) are hoping to be the first band in the 21st century to take a Gaelic songs into the official UK top 40. Capercaillie were the last Gaelic band to achieve chart success in the 20th century with the June 1995 disc Ailein Duinn (Dark Alan) which some say came about on the back of the success of the May 1995 Top 20 chart success for Runrig with An Ubhaol As Airde (The Highest Apple) .
Whatever, a great year for Gaelic with two Gaelic tunes in the charts 1995.
“Latha Math” ( Good Day ) was written by singer guitarist Norrie MacIver who says “it describes an idyllic and peaceful day in his native island of Lewis in the Western Isles.” Norrie’s band mates who like Norrie have been for some years entertaining the crowds in Scotland and throughout the world in various line-ups are: Gary Innes (accordion), Ewen Henderson (fiddle/ pipes) Calum Stewart (flutes/uilleann pipes) Ross Saunders (bass) and Scott Mackay (drums) Launching the single as part of the Celtic Connections Festival has proved to be very popular with the festival goers and the media attention around the chart quest has put them in the media spotlight. Victor interviewed the band live for broadcast on Dunoon Community Radio through Celtic Music Radio Celtic Connections Live transmissions prior to the boys featuring on Reporting Scotland and on BBC online reaching hundreds of thousands of viewers in their quest for chart success and to support both the Gaelic language and traditional Scottish music.
In interviews the band have told of their reaction to recent events and their quest for chart success Band member Gary Innes, who as you all know is the captain of Scotland’s shinty squad (In 2010, Gary scored in the last minute to clinch victory for Fort William in the final of shinty’s premier trophy, the Camanachd Cup, to pick up his fifth winners’ medal) .said: “The reaction to Manran has been amazing, we have had so much support from fans and visitors to Celtic Connections with a fantastic reception at the 02 ABC and a great turn out at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and our promotional gig at Glasgow’s Apple Store on Buchanan Street. “We need to achieve at least 7500 downloads to make history and break into the Top 40 UK chart and we need all the support from the public to make this happen.
”Mànran maybe the hottest new band on the Scottish music scene and since coming together in June 2010 they have worked hard on their craft playing at festivals in Europe as well as gigging here in Scotland but to choose to support Skerryvore on the eve of their single launch some may say risky others brave.
Playing to a packed house of mainly Skerryvore fans which must be said were in very high spirits having just enjoyed a fabulous lively Ceilidh set by Calum Iain MacCorquodale and Malcolm Jones Manran gave as good if not better than I think most folk expected, from the very first tune with its “come on” false here we go starts winding the audience up in anticipation till breaking into a crescendo of modern Scottish Celtic Sound combining driving accordion, fiddle, Highland pipes, Uillean pipes and melodic flute all kept in time by powerful drums and bass.
Listening to these new kids on the block with their powerful songs in Gaelic and English underpinned by rock steady drums and bass and watching the immediate delight of the audience I couldn’t help but wonder if Malcolm Jones he off Runrig fame, on holiday and with the previous act was standing in the wings watching and listening and did his thoughts go back to the days when he and the rest of a young Runrig were creating and sometimes without the delight of the audience the sound and spirit undoubtedly the forerunner to what we were now listening to now the sound of modern Gaelic Scotland. The main thing lacking in their set and something only time will bring about was they sounded like a new band, a future excellent band, all the ingredients and the best of ingredients being there, they just need to gig more and a few more familiar tunes for audience participation and just a personal thing, not just for Manran but for all bands I Love singing along to the tunes but looking for lyrics sometimes can be a nightmare. To bring a little showbiz to the set they were joined on stage by legendary accordion player and musician Phil Cunningham who along with Calum Malcolm (Wet Wet Wet, Simple Minds and Runrig) produced the single and to finish in grand style the band were joined on stage by eight Celtic dances. I am glad I had this opportunity to catch Manran at this stage of their career and hope it last for a long time but these are six guys who are only too aware of the business they are in and their heads will not be easily turned nor can I see them being seduced by the business and as Gary Innes said of Manran in an interview after the concert “We want to do the best we can to promote the kind of music we all love and to further the Culture we are all part of, most of all we want to enjoy the experience that is Manran and to share it with our families friends and fans. If it all ends tomorrow we want Manran to have been a fabulous experience for everyone. I for one say Long may it last!
At the time of writing Manran have not have got into the UK top 40 (61) but have got number 1 in iTunes singer/songwriter chart, number 6 in the Scottish charts and number 6 in the Radio 1 indie charts.
Latha Math is still available for download on iTunes, Foot Stompin’, Play.com, MOG, Emusic, We7.com, Napster, Tesco digital. And you can follow Manran at http://manran.co.uk/wp/ and also on Facebook and Twitter
THE IMAGINEERS IN THE STUDIO 3rd December 2010
As a prelude to their forthcoming Gig at the View the band : Steven Young, lead vocals, Lee Ballard, lead guitar and Alastair Greig , Semi- Acoustic bass visited the Dcr studio last night. The fourth member of the band Stephen Forbes ,drums and percussion had problems trying to get his kit up the stairs to the studio and spent the whole evening stuck on the stairs with his big bass drum( he has asked Santa for a Drum Tech/Roadie for Christmas )
The band who all hail from Glasgow first got together in the summer of 2006 When Ali out walking his Bass Guitar (apparently he never goes anywhere without it) visited the wee corner shop where he saw these two strange looking guys (Steven and Lee) pinning a notice on the wall advertising for a bass player to join a band. Informing the guys that he indeed was a bass player and this was a scenario from whence legends begin an audition took place there and then and Ali was given the gig.
Since then the Band have been working very hard cutting their teeth as a bar band playing many chaotic nights in Scotland’s seediest lounges in order to pay their way, travelling where ever the gigs take them even to play gigs in Liverpool at the Famous Cavern and Zanzibar Clubs.
Having thawed out and with some warm coffee to help the circulation the boys then played a cracking acoustic version of their latest double sided single Mariana followed by Fairground. The band write all their own material and are just about to go into the studio to start work on an album with one of Scotland’s finest Record Producers and are hoping to release an E.P. very shortly. When it was commented on that quite a few of the bands recent songs could be classed as what some concert goers would class as anthems the band seemed well pleased they were viewed that way, first and foremost they wanted their music to relate to their audience and if this brought on a vocal response with the audience singing along then it couldn’t get any better.
Asked if there was a romantic even sentimental side to the song writing the trio played Shadows of Love which turned out to be a swaying arms in the air ballad just waiting for an arena chorus with a powerful bass line from Ali’s acoustic bass augmented by Lee’s mandolinesk Guitar sound, this was soon followed by Spanish Sands which convinced every one in the studio that we had better go along to tomorrow nights gig at the View prepared to sing.
In talking about their song writing it was hinted that Dunoons Puck Glen may feature in future song as Steven finds it a very romantic place and before young ladies start camping out, Steven added it’s a place he unfortunately doesn’t get to visit often enough
Well over the allotted time and with the pub calling the band finished as they had started with a brilliant stormer of a tune “The Imagineers” which had the whole studio audience singing along- the only thing missing – ten to twenty thousand other voices but that surely must come and we can’t wait.
SKERRYVORE AT CELTIC CONNECTIONS
It was only last July that Skerryvore sat in the DCR Corridor prior to their concert at the Dunoon Queens Hall reviewing their latest Album that they had just successfully launched the previous night at the O2 Glasgow.
Now after touring across the world from Chicago to Beijing with it here they are again at the O2 Glasgow for another Celtic Connections appearance by the band.
From the moment the first chord rang out it was apparent that this was what this audience was here to see. As the band weaved through their song catalogue selecting songs and tunes from their earlier first two albums as well as their latest it was noticeable that the audience where very much in tune with their work, more so than last July.
When Alex mentioned that this was the very first song he had been “forced to sing” by the other members of the band, members of this audience had already screamed out the title as if it was “name this tune” and when mentioning that this next song was the first he had written the audience again beat him in naming it.
The main difference to previous concerts was the audience reaction to the band from the earlier days when the “wee boys from Tiree” where playing the Ceilidh and ladies of a certain age who should have known better wanted to mother them the audience now consist mainly (still a few Ladies with mothering instincts) of mature Skerryvoreans who know the band, their history and a sign of true fan, knows most of the lyrics which can only be got by repeated listening to the cds.
From their traditional roots the band have developed their sound to embrace the sounds of modern Country Rock and Funk in a way that always compliments their traditional music and songs.
Their outstanding musicianship, their writing and arranging and the voice of singer Alec Dalglish now sit very comfortable across the band and with their gig dates getting larger by the day, this band seven years in and with a faithful following have it all there in front of them Check out Skerryvore http://www.skerryvore.com/
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Lonnie Donegan-Puttin On The Style
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HELLO EVERY ONE, WAS REMINDED OF THIS BY ONE OF OUR FELLOW LISTENERS AND THOUGHT MUST SHARE THIS ESPECIALLY FOR NEW LISTERNERS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj6Dgk6GrQA
Mothers
No greater love than the love of a mother
Its not the same from a sister a brother or even a lover
from the day you are born she will nurture you
and love you unconditionally whatever you do
She will always be there by your side
and all your misgivings she will cast aside
so treat her right whatever you do
and return the love she has given to you June Potts xxx
When I read it now it is all there but I was really well and truly taken in whilst listening to the programme maybe the Rumour victor was’nt in on it is right, that’s why he was so convincing or maybe when he said this is a dream come true- all too deep for a radio programme with excellent music, keep it simple like Terry Wogan did.
Ok Ladies , I have done your bidding and been in touch with the ‘voice’ his name is Ferdinand you can search him ‘Ferdinand Rennie’ on Facebook etc;I have told him how welcome he would be here at the studio and how we would like to chat to him. Please let the man think about it, promise me you will not harrase the man and YES the man will be CD of the week Monday 4th April 6.30pm DCR 97.4fm
Don’t forget THE TEA DANCE Innellan Hall 1.30pm TODAY . Music By Frankie & Ben MC Alec Pollock Teas & Cakes by Alex, Angie, Sam and supporters Cup Cakes To Die For by Bens Wife £3.50 AT THE DOOR
Ok Ladies , I have done your bidding and been in touch with the ‘voice’ his name is Ferdinand you can search him here ‘Ferdinand Rennie’ I have told him how welcome he would be here at the studio and how we would like to chat to him. Please let the man think about it, promise me you will not harrase the man
ARE YOU AT IT! with Angie and Trish swooning and unable to put together the simplest sentence and poor Victor being bullied into makeing his Album The Album of the week, Must admit a wonderful voice, if he is real, or is this another wind up.If there are to be any interviews they should be with invited listeners to protect Ferdinan from the female members of the radio and I am prepared to volunteer. Saw someone with a very strange look on her face this morning ‘floating’ through INNELLAN in a dream like trance looked a lot like Angie. I really do want some of this I shall tell him from the shed I am part of a listerners panel he hasn’t got a radio in the shed still think Jimmy Young is on who he didn’t like , move over girls , shareing can be rewarding. Look forward to you E-mail
you never know what to believe only just read about your ‘April Fool’ what are you lot like , I even phoned a friend to ask if she fancied going along for some Daffadils
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Hi Willie, Hope you are well and thanks for the comments always a pleasure to hear from our friends outwith Dunoon and Cowal.
I would imagine we will look at the logistics of a repeat of the April Fool Morning Show but four hours takes up a lot of space when you try to fit it in with the regular schedule. I wish we could take a lot of the credit for this but truthfully a lot must go to the team at CMR and of course Ross Macfadyen and Alex Jenkins who’s co-operation was vital to the Fool.
Like you now that you have mentioned it I look forward to Duggie Days comments but he is a very busy man and of course with the time zones he may have missed it , obviously we couldn’t have warned folk by traileing it in advance, I think we need to send him a copy .
Any more info on the Fool we shall keep everyone posted.
Victor
Hi Guys, looks like I missed out again what with work and time zones and would you believe for the first ever left my phone on charge couldn’t check my e-mails, sounds as if a lot of fun was had by all mainly after the event I would imagine.
Any chance of a re-play, plenty of notice if you do. Ever though of doing something similar with Duggy Day now that would be awesome and do a lot to promote you guys, I am sure having fixed it for the world to listen to the Games (looking forward to it by the way-when is the first trailer) you must be the guys to sort something with Duggie .
Quick thankyou for all the comments -we just love to entertain you because you are a lovely audience
talk soon Victor
thankyou for the comments who is winding who up? DCR Admin
Great wind up today bet you found it hard not to laugh as you were brodcasting it Loved the bit about the daffodils bet there were a few turned up to buy them lol great fun well done
What a ruse!!!
Thanks Victor had great fun putting this together!
until I read this I never had an idea and read the merger story twice and contacted several friends, First time taken in and all the clues where there, shall have to lay low for a couple of years and stay away from facebook
This will be a terrific story, will you be willing to do an interview regarding how you developed it? If so e-mail me!
Victor you had me well fooled this morning you were so convincing It wasnt till I phoned the girls in Dunoon and they had to tell me it was a wind up so well done you fooled me Anne in Ayr xxxx
I must admit I was nearly taken in till I realized it was April fools day but it was put over so well I’m sure many folk will have believe its true Its nice to see that our presenters have a great sense of humour it was great fun made me giggle June xxx
love it, love it and the fact you have continued in the same mode right to the last. Well done brilliant April Fools I was never A 100% sure and every time I thought I was Victor said something so sincere I had to review. Helen
It was reported last night on Edmunds Hour that Alex had retired to concentrate on rearing micro pigs
Digital Switchover
Hi Victor Just been on the phone to the digital switchover line and they have told me that for people who are on disability or mobility benefit to qualify for free help they must also be receiving another benefit such as income support or attendance allowance or pension credits If they are only receiving the disability or mobility they will still help with the switchover but it will cost a minimum of £40 I was also asked to send proof of my benefit to them which I found a bit odd as they had already contacted me saying I could get help and I could find no where on any of the information they are putting out that said I had to be receiving the other benefits So I think I will be heading of to one of the supermarkets and buying myself a digital box which will probably cost around £20 I would love to know what others are being told and if they find the information being sent out confusing June xxx
Hello Every One – This weeks CD of the week is something a little different but very special, It’s a CD I have known for a very long time but must admit did not rediscover it until recently after having a conversation with Rupert regards African Music.
As you may be aware Rupert has introduced the most wonderful African Music to his R&B programme which includes the music from today to that of the past.
I personally became aware of this music in the late seventies through what some may term as pop/crossover but nether less it made me aware of another culture and its music and just as important how that culture was being suppressed.
Long before Paul Simon’s justifiably acclaimed Graceland brought the talents of South Africa’s black musicians to Western attention Johnny Clegg had conceived the idea of fusing black South African music traditions with western folk and pop music.
Born in England to an English father and Rhodesian mother, raised in South Africa he befriended Zulu migrant workers in his white Johannesburg suburb and learned their guitar techniques and their language. He went with his Zulu friends to migrant workers’ hostels and watched and performed in their musical styles, risking arrest along the way. He studied Zulu at university and became a lecturer in Zulu cultural history before embarking full time in the ground-breaking multiracial groups Juluka and Savuka.
Album of the week is JOHNNY CLEGG & SAVUKA- Heat, Dust & Dreams
Which was the final CD before Johnny embarked on a still going solo career
Hi Victor at last we have managed to get tuned into your show June is always going on about it and now I can see why Its great so will be tuning in regularly and will have a listen to the other shows lots of love Anne & Jimmy way down in Ayrshire xxxx
To discover more about this icon of Scottish music visit http://www.dougiemaclean.com and if you would like our copy of the CD, courtesy of Butterstone , first out of the hat Monday 14th March gets it.
Hello Every one again, here we are another week and another CD of the week this time though the choice was easy.
The response from listeners last week to the tracks we played from this the latest album from Dougie MacLean Resolutions left us with no choice but to make this our record of the week Dougie MacLean is one of Scotland’s most successful, respected and popular musicians.
a Singer-Songwriter, a Composer and a ‘magical’ Performer, a fine guitarist and a fiddle player.
Dougies most famous pieces include “The Gael”, from his 1990 album The Search, which was adapted by Trevor Jones as the main theme to the 1992 film Last of the Mohicans; and for Caledonia, from his first album, which has been covered by numerous singers and groups and to many Scots is the unofficial anthem of Scotland.
In 2011, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE). So I may have to refer to him every now and then as Sir, Listen and enjoy and if you are not to busy, listen to the lyrics, always meaning in this man’s songs.
Beady Eye at Barrowland
Let’s get the controversy out of the way first, the only near controversial thing said by Liam all night was to ask them that have been sitting on the fence to get off “Cause I think some of you have been sitting on it ,Yeah?”
Liam and the guys were in Top form hammering through the whole of Different Gears with the audience singing along word perfect which pleased Liam no end and seeing the album has only just got released he should be well pleased.
Liam has never been in such good form or voice smiling as the chants of “Liam! Liam!” filled the Barrowlands between the songs.
The band played better than ever with Andy Bell’s solo on The Rocker just awesome, after a brilliant The Beat Goes On Liam apologised that there was only one song left as that was all they had, but promised to come back next year with more, they then played the epic psychedelic ‘The Morning Son’ with Liam in his typical front man pose lapping up the response from the audience.
After leaving the stage with roars of approval they returned for a brilliant rendition of Sons of the Stage.
I would think Beady Eye would be well pleased with the performance tonight,
the audience at the Barras certainly was.
Mod Todd
Hello every one here we are another Monday and another CD of the Week, this time suggested by June who I think like a lot of 70s ladies was most impressed by the hair cut. To celebrate Peters return to Glasgow this Wednesday (March 2,) at Glasgows O2 ABC I shall be looking at his latest album the superb Thank You Mr Churchill (I know not very Rock n Roll) and his Live Album – no,no, not that one which over 17 million of us own but the follow up live album some 20 years later from the same venue The Fillmore, San Francisco FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE11 Peter is best known for such hits as “Show Me the Way”, >”Baby, I Love Your Way”, “Do We Do”, and “I’m in You”, >which to this day, remain staples on classic-rock radio but, as we shall hear is still a very underrated Rock Guitarist
I hope you will join me around 6.30pm and if of course you have a favourite track
Please let me know .
Legendary Scottish Entertainer Frank Galloway better know as Banjo Frank has agreed for a mug of tea and a Bacon Buttie to call in During a Special Extended addition of TLLLVLBS with his Banjo ( no Sea Canoe )next Tuesday 1st March to Talk and Sing and to tell us what we can expect at his fortcoming GiG at the Queens Hall 18th March which has a Special Recession Price of £4.00 plus half price for Seniors and Weans.
Lesley Boyce of Aho Fairtrade Shop is popping into the Corridor Friday 24th Feb with her daughter Fiona to tell us all about DUNKATHON to be held at The Dunoon Baptist Church Centre 7th March to raise Funds for the MENINGITIS TRUST .
Join me 5.00PM – 7.00PM Friday
Hello Everyone Will be playing some new tunes from MARIE
on TLLLVLBS tune in 5.00pm till 7.00PM
Time
Thursday, March 24 · 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
St Vincent Street
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Kristina Cox & Holly Ogilvie will be playing a special free gig at King Tuts (downstairs bar) on 24th March @ 7pm – 8:15pm ….. NOT TO BE MISSED!!
here are some links -
20 year old Kristina Cox on Channel 4
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/sounds-from-the-cities/4od#3162210
18 year old Holly Ogilvie
http://www.youtube.com/user/HollyOgilvieMusic
once again a great show Brings back many happy memories and This guy is so clued up on everything he plays I don’t know how he remembers it all thanks victor keep up your good work
GREAT NEWS Date to remember Saturday, March 5th 2011.
The Imagineers return to play Dunoons favourite rock venue The View .
Check out the guys Website : http://www.the-imagineers.com/
More News Shortly
Hello June thanks for getting in touch always good to hear from you,if you give me more details of the PACCT Singing Club I would be only to happy to pass them on to the other listener and publish the details here.
Always pleased to pass on details of PACCT activities and the good work in the community you all do. Victor
Thanks Victor for letting everyone Know about the PACCT singing club tonight I missed half your show tonight But hope to catch you and Angie when I get back home You make a gret team June xxx
HelloEveryone I hope you will join me Monday night for CD of the week To celebrate the recent presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Radio 2 Folk Awards CD of the week will feature the Best of Donovan. Born in Maryhill, Glasgow this Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist who emerged from the British folk scene and developed an eclectic and distinctive style that blended folk, jazz, pop psychedelia, and world music. He has been one of the greatest influences of popular music –A great unsung hero. If you have a favorite Donovan Tune please let me know.
This show just keeps getting better and better I am learning so much you are a minefield of information wish I had a memory as good as yours I enjoyed you and Angies show made me laugh well done
Theirs a wee guy on the radio
I think you all may know
We listen to the music as he plays all our requests
His albums of the week rely are the best
He sets us little quizzes and we love all of his guests
Theirs more to him than meets the eye he is a Scottish chef
Who needs Jamie Oliver when we have the very best
So on this very special day we just want to say
Victor you will always be our valentine, for you are loved by all of us
in every single way
From June Marjorie & all the girls xxxxx
Great tunes from John Barry and very funny even better the Day the Music Stopped both very interesting programmes Singh
HI victor love the rock & roll you have been playing it brings back great memories of when I was fit and I used to throw my little friend Mary Houston from Fife all over the place she was only 4ft 6ins and I was 5ft 9ins and id like to say a big Hi to anyone who remembers us all there was Cougar foxy Homer Kodak mary Liz and me who all still live in Fife except for Liz and I cant beleive thats 40 years ago Happy days June xxxx
Hello every one, the CD of the week this week is a strange one in as much that none of the tracks from the album where chart hits, in fact, none of the tracks even got in the charts. What started out as a Hi Fi demo recording for a Hi Fi manufacture to demonstrate the fidelity of the company’s state-of-the-art audio equipment so impressed the Company they financed an entire album and created a new record label to release it.
The Band from Glasgow, the year 1984.
Join me about 6.30pm Monday and all will be revealed.
Hello Everyone Just to let you know about this Fantastic Concert that is coming up. Starring Skerryvore and a fantastic support this is such a good worthy cause that it is really worth your consideration.
Ross Macfadyen that popular presenter from Celtic Music Radio is helping organize it and tells me he looks forward to welcoming Dunoon Community Radio listeners to the gig Here are the official details
‘Folk For Autism’ at The Old Fruitmarket Glasgow
The Old Fruitmarket Main Hall
Skerryvore to headline charity concert for National Autistic Society and Celtic Music Radio, in association with the Glasgow Concert Halls.
Scottish music fans are in for a night of blistering bagpipes, fiddle and accordions this spring, and all for a great cause. The cream of folk talent, including Skerryvore, will be performing at ‘Folk for Autism’, a fundraising concert for the National Autistic Society and Celtic Music Radio.
The concert, taking place on Thursday 21st April 2011 at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow will be compèred by BBC Radio Scotland’s Mary Ann Kennedy and will also feature The Ideal Band, Daniel Hertzov, Kirsten Easdale, and David Nicholson. Doors 7.00pm.
For more information visit: – http://www.folkforautism.org.uk
Hi Victor, Adam Faith was my first crush and I had all his singles and LPs which over the years have all sadly gone,how suprised and delighted I was to hear you and Luke talking so affectionaly about him and playing some of his early hits with John Barry and you mentioned a favourite of mine I Survive.
May I request that at some time in the future you could consider I Survive as your Album of the Week this LP came out in July 1975 and helped me get through a significant period in my life, but alas the LP is long gone and when Terry (Adam) Died so tragically in March 2003 I tried so hard to find a copy of it and whenever I see LPs in charity shops I always have a wee peek although I don’t know why, I no longer have the means to play it. The LP has artist such as Richie Blackmore and Russ Ballard and Linda and Paul McCartney performing and is really worth your consideration. I am sure your Listener who you keep referring to wouldn’t mind listening and sharing this with me, you could refer to us now as your Listeners .All the best for your programme I Listen almost every day . I was known as Bella in those days but you may call me Mrs Bella x
Hello everyone. The CD of the week is a new CD the second album from ADELE which has everything to take it to Number One in the charts. I shall be playing tracks starting with the single Rolling In The Deep from Monday. Would be nice to hear what you think and let me know- Has she forgiven this guy yet? (or will she ever and does he get any of the royalties? ) See You Monday-Victor
P.S. You do Know you can buy the CD direct from Amazon by just clicking on the album just to the right top of this page
Hello Everyone
It’s my turn to be back on air again this Tuesday 25th Jan with Vinnie Thom’s Soultrain but as so much has been happening across in Glasgow with Celtic Connections 2011 I thought as we are half way through the festival we could reflect on what’s been happening there so far.I shall be talking about and playing music from artist as diverse as Tom Jones, Sharon Shannon, Manran, Love and Money, Mavis Staples, Skerryvore and near local singer songwriter Angela Duncan from the Isle of Bute.
Also a quick look at the vibrant Folk scene that certainly is and not just during Celtic Connections.
I look forward to talking to you then and in the meantime if there is anything you would like me to mention, pop it in the Leave a Reply box at the bottom of this page.
And for all you Soul Fans I shall be back 8th February on track with Vinnie Thom’s Soultrain
Hello Everyone,
I thought for my first Soul Train of 2011 we could remember those days of Disco with you girls dancing in a circle around your hand bags whilst us boys tried to pluck up the courage to approach to ask for a dance and suffer the embarrassment of suddenly becoming invisible-well to you girls anyway but not to our mates rolling in laughter at our courtship skills. Yes, mostly Cheesy and sometimes even Sleazy but occasionally the only place to hear those fabulous tunes now known as Classic Soul Sounds. So chain your designer handbags to your ankles before you carefully place them anywhere whilst I cherry pick just a few of those Classic Disco Soul Sounds hopefully with a little input from you -till Tuesday then -Victor
Its great the things that get talked about on the station I have listened in a lot and I enjoy all the topics and the music and I love how the listners get involved I am sure the latest on the fish spa will create a lot of comments I think it may be nice having the fish nibble on your feet especialy if you had been on them all day but I do feel sory for the fish not exactly healthy eating is it lol
To everyone at D C R
This station is the best by far
The music covers every style
It makes listening so worthwhile
There’s discussions by the score
witch educate us more and more
There’s missing cats and missing folks
Reunited despite our jokes
you all made your way out in the snow
When outside we dare not go
you did your best to play our tunes
so here’s a thank you from listner June xxx
A suggestion for first cd of 2011 is U2 singing New Years Day.
Regards
Pat Hodgins
Once again a great show on Wednesday night when the little cat was lost. Sorry for all my cat related text but it was ever so entertaining and I am so happy the cat was reunited with its owners, just goes to show there are still a lot of caring people out there in Dunoon and I know how it feels when you loose a pet, and im sure the owners were so happy to find their cat. Just want to wish everyone at the Dcr a very happy new year and to all the folk who tune in to our great station, all the best to you as well, june xxx