My old chum Dave was good value on this occasion when
he reported on his passion Eurovision, live from his home
in Amsterdam.
He has loved the song contest for many years, so that made
it even more fun when we both went to Athens to cover the
event for BBC only a few years ago. The Greeks made us more
than welcome and made our reporting debut a real pleasure.
This time Dave told of his recent visit to Moscow & gave the
flavour of it all.. the scenes..the scenes...& ..even more scenes.
New country, new voting system & new commentator too
namely Graham Norton, who was reported as a resounding
success! No vodka for Dave, so he said. Take that as you will
...with or without ice!
Sunday, 31 May 2009
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Tony Michaelides Sun May 10th 09
We were in Florida, in spirit & on the phone on
Sunday to chat to the music biz raconteur on the
brink of publication of his first book "Insights from
the engine room"
Tony always talks with great passion about his time
with Bono & U2, Sting & countless other world class
artistes in the days when they were famous as opposed
to their present stratospheric position.
Interestingly, the common thread connecting all of these
personalities seems to be an unshakable respect for those
around them.
David Bowie, for whom Tony handled much of the promo
work for the 98 tour, was described as a charming man
who always had time for those around him........ those
who were constantly contributing to his success.
....Charming, clever, sensible and very bright too.
Sunday to chat to the music biz raconteur on the
brink of publication of his first book "Insights from
the engine room"
Tony always talks with great passion about his time
with Bono & U2, Sting & countless other world class
artistes in the days when they were famous as opposed
to their present stratospheric position.
Interestingly, the common thread connecting all of these
personalities seems to be an unshakable respect for those
around them.
David Bowie, for whom Tony handled much of the promo
work for the 98 tour, was described as a charming man
who always had time for those around him........ those
who were constantly contributing to his success.
....Charming, clever, sensible and very bright too.
Monday, 11 May 2009
Roger "Twiggy" Day Sun May 10th 09
Four decades on air for Roger & he still remains
intoxicated by the business of broadcasting.
Lovely stories of Margate in the 1800 s when
the young Roger worked at his parents' workhouse
....... sorry B&B.
The three hour visit from Graham Nash to his live studio,
exclusive performances of brand new songs there
& then, just when radio one could not get a word from him...
well as we all know, GN never does interviews!
Romance, rock n roll & radio piracy on the high seas,
treasured memories of the Beach Boys super fan who
lived the dream & compered the tour....yes he did..
and it opened at The London Palladium.
intoxicated by the business of broadcasting.
Lovely stories of Margate in the 1800 s when
the young Roger worked at his parents' workhouse
....... sorry B&B.
The three hour visit from Graham Nash to his live studio,
exclusive performances of brand new songs there
& then, just when radio one could not get a word from him...
well as we all know, GN never does interviews!
Romance, rock n roll & radio piracy on the high seas,
treasured memories of the Beach Boys super fan who
lived the dream & compered the tour....yes he did..
and it opened at The London Palladium.
They all said "I do" 2/3 May 09
Not on air this weekend as we had two weddings
to attend. Each affair quite different, yet both a
delight to be a part of.
Great futures are assured for the happy couples
I wish them well as they head off to confront life's
challenges and reap its rich rewards...together.
Simon & Sam .. Jake & Kaz....Cheers!
to attend. Each affair quite different, yet both a
delight to be a part of.
Great futures are assured for the happy couples
I wish them well as they head off to confront life's
challenges and reap its rich rewards...together.
Simon & Sam .. Jake & Kaz....Cheers!
Thursday, 30 April 2009
"Matt Nickson Trio" Sun April 19th 09
Live music played on air is a joy to behold.
On this evening we were joined by Matt on
sax, Laurence McNaughton on keyboards &
Tom O'Shea on double bass.
The music was magic, cool jazz for late night
radio, a feel of coastal California on a balmy
mid summer night. The Nightfly.
It often fascinates me how musicians such
as these who don't play together so often manage
to deliver a performance that appears so effortless
& practised. They all agreed, theirs is a common
language, a passion for music.
On this evening we were joined by Matt on
sax, Laurence McNaughton on keyboards &
Tom O'Shea on double bass.
The music was magic, cool jazz for late night
radio, a feel of coastal California on a balmy
mid summer night. The Nightfly.
It often fascinates me how musicians such
as these who don't play together so often manage
to deliver a performance that appears so effortless
& practised. They all agreed, theirs is a common
language, a passion for music.
Saturday, 25 April 2009
Bob Greaves Sun April 5th 09
Always a pleasure to see Lord Greaves of Timp.
Again on fine form, Bob was senior presenter on Granada's
regional programmes for over 30 years. He was Tony
Wilson's partner on Granada Reports, Bob confessed to
having enormous admiration for Tony & missed him
terribly. Bob's stories of Tony opening the Hacienda were
a joy. I had forgotten that his old BBC adversary S.Hall
& he had actually presented a TV programme together...
Greaves & Hall, or was it Hall & Greaves?
Then, of course there was the ......elephant.
Again on fine form, Bob was senior presenter on Granada's
regional programmes for over 30 years. He was Tony
Wilson's partner on Granada Reports, Bob confessed to
having enormous admiration for Tony & missed him
terribly. Bob's stories of Tony opening the Hacienda were
a joy. I had forgotten that his old BBC adversary S.Hall
& he had actually presented a TV programme together...
Greaves & Hall, or was it Hall & Greaves?
Then, of course there was the ......elephant.
Saturday, 21 March 2009
Vince Miller guest Sunday March 15th 09
Vince is always good value on the wireless, he always
enjoys the studio atmosphere & has certainly earned
the title of Mr Manchester. He is one of the best comperes
on the circuit & has been for many years, he sings tells
great stories..... something of a Forsyth in his own way.
Originally a dance band singer, he made his name as the
resident compere at Stockport's Poco a Poco cub.
On this occasion we heard of his recent trip to Dubai and
Melbourne. His daughter & her family have lived in Oz
for a few years now. Vince called his daughter live from
the studio on his mobile phone to explain he was on the
air with me ... so she logged on down under to listen to
her Dad, doing what he does, live for an hour, on the other
side of the world.... nice to hear you...
enjoys the studio atmosphere & has certainly earned
the title of Mr Manchester. He is one of the best comperes
on the circuit & has been for many years, he sings tells
great stories..... something of a Forsyth in his own way.
Originally a dance band singer, he made his name as the
resident compere at Stockport's Poco a Poco cub.
On this occasion we heard of his recent trip to Dubai and
Melbourne. His daughter & her family have lived in Oz
for a few years now. Vince called his daughter live from
the studio on his mobile phone to explain he was on the
air with me ... so she logged on down under to listen to
her Dad, doing what he does, live for an hour, on the other
side of the world.... nice to hear you...
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