Greetings Bloggers
It was great to be back on Radio Verulam 92.6 and I must say I did rather a fine show on Thursday. (26th March) Music tracks included Survivor, Tina Turner, Steely Dan, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, the Clash, the Troggs, Flock of Seagulls, Free not to mention current hits from Shena (wonderful disco song, a real throwback to the 70s), Sugarland (catchy but very annoying), Paul Carrack (who I have met) , Pet Shop Boys and Snow Patrol. Diana Ross celebrated a birthday as did Teddy Pendergrass and one of the girls from the Human League. I also played an album track from Elton John and a wonderful reggae version of Love Me For A Reason by the Fabulous Five. The idea is to play a wide selection of the best music, community favourites, classic hits and album tracks and the best of the new.
In the news, city workers in London have been warned not to wear business suits on Saturday as they may become a target for demo protesters. I'm still bothered about the politicians claiming all those expenses not to mention those bankers with enormous pensions! On the lighter side, Fern Britton announced she was leaving 'This Morning' on ITV, because Philip Schofield is paid a lot more than her while BBC Breakfast presenter Kate Silverton was upset because her (male) colleague was making fun of her frumpy blouse!
There was some local news, what's on/entertainment and in sport we looked ahead to the Formula 1 in Australia (how will Stevenage lad Lewis Hamilton get on?) and the Boat Race on Sunday. I got into a bit of a muddle on the travel news at 6.30, and met Lydia and her friend who were coming in live to do an Irish show (the Emerald Hour - Thursdays at 7pm.) They talked about Ireland winning the Six Nations Rugby.
If you have any ideas about what you would like to hear on these shows whether it's music or things to talk about please let us know. You can leave a message here, email studio@radioverulam.com or phone 01727 839926 when we are on the air.
Don't forget Danny is with you 3 days a week, I'll be back again, Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm.
Cheers
John B-S
Friday, 27 March 2009
The Gig Guide - Tracklisting, 27th March 2009
Greetings all,
It was another music fest of a show with a stack of new tunes. I actually got about 14 tracks this week from various artists, so thanks guys. It's a shame I can only squeeze four into the short time I have.
Tracklisting:
TRACK OF THE WEEK
Polly Poison and her Electric Antidote - Get Down Now
http://www.myspace.com/electricantidote
The Tearaways – Wesley Ruggles
http://www.myspace.com/tearaway
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Alpha Zero - Spiritshttp://www.myspace.com/alphazeroband
versus
African Queen – Coco Shyhttp://www.myspace.com/africanqueenmusic
OUTRO: Bloc Party - Banquet
I've also been asked to let you know that Paramanza, last week's track of the week artists, are playing in Camden at Belushi's Bar tomorrow night with two other local bands, Gekko and Tasha Fights Tigers. Promises to be a good one...
Keep sending the tracks in!
See you next week,
Chris @
Radio Verulam 92.6FM
www.myspace.com/rvgigguide
It was another music fest of a show with a stack of new tunes. I actually got about 14 tracks this week from various artists, so thanks guys. It's a shame I can only squeeze four into the short time I have.
Tracklisting:
TRACK OF THE WEEK
Polly Poison and her Electric Antidote - Get Down Now
http://www.myspace.com/electricantidote
The Tearaways – Wesley Ruggles
http://www.myspace.com/tearaway
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Alpha Zero - Spiritshttp://www.myspace.com/alphazeroband
versus
African Queen – Coco Shyhttp://www.myspace.com/africanqueenmusic
OUTRO: Bloc Party - Banquet
I've also been asked to let you know that Paramanza, last week's track of the week artists, are playing in Camden at Belushi's Bar tomorrow night with two other local bands, Gekko and Tasha Fights Tigers. Promises to be a good one...
Keep sending the tracks in!
See you next week,
Chris @
Radio Verulam 92.6FM
www.myspace.com/rvgigguide
Friday's Show - the Official Start to the Weekend!!!
Hi Folks
Yes, that's right - 4pm at Radio Verulam is the official start to the weekend!!! Please join us for a splendid edition of West Herts Evening, specifically designed to kick-start your weekend.
In addition to the regular features you come to expect on the show, we will be interviewing Josh Malloy, our representative on the UK Youth Parliament. He will be joining us during the second hour of the show.
Today will also see the return of "Live @ 5" - an old Friday favourite, and will feature live recordings by The Commodores!
We love to hear from you throughout the show so if there's a tune you want to hear to help your weekend start in style or to get you through the end of your working day, please get in touch. You can call us on 01727 839926 or email studio@radioverulam.com
See you between 4pm - 7pm only on Radio Verulam 9.6FM
Danny Smith
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PS - I'm also making a surprise appearance over the weekend on Radio Verulam, stay tuned to find out more!
Yes, that's right - 4pm at Radio Verulam is the official start to the weekend!!! Please join us for a splendid edition of West Herts Evening, specifically designed to kick-start your weekend.
In addition to the regular features you come to expect on the show, we will be interviewing Josh Malloy, our representative on the UK Youth Parliament. He will be joining us during the second hour of the show.
Today will also see the return of "Live @ 5" - an old Friday favourite, and will feature live recordings by The Commodores!
We love to hear from you throughout the show so if there's a tune you want to hear to help your weekend start in style or to get you through the end of your working day, please get in touch. You can call us on 01727 839926 or email studio@radioverulam.com
See you between 4pm - 7pm only on Radio Verulam 9.6FM
Danny Smith
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PS - I'm also making a surprise appearance over the weekend on Radio Verulam, stay tuned to find out more!
Thursday, 26 March 2009
The Gig Guide - On this week's show...Fri 27th March 2009
Greetings all,
Time for another show and on this week's music fest we have tracks from Polly Poison & her Electric Antidote and The Tearaways.
We also have two offerings from two of next week's Battle Of The Bands contestants and as per usual we also have our Outro song and which of our local artist's tracks will have the honur of being this week's Track Of The Week...?
Tune in tomorrow, 6:30pm-7pm, on 92.6FM or online at www.radioverulam.com
Chris @
Radio Verulam 92.6FM
Time for another show and on this week's music fest we have tracks from Polly Poison & her Electric Antidote and The Tearaways.
We also have two offerings from two of next week's Battle Of The Bands contestants and as per usual we also have our Outro song and which of our local artist's tracks will have the honur of being this week's Track Of The Week...?
Tune in tomorrow, 6:30pm-7pm, on 92.6FM or online at www.radioverulam.com
Chris @
Radio Verulam 92.6FM
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
John B-S - Back on RV
Hello Bloggers
I started back on air on Tuesday 24th March and I have to say IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK!
West Herts Evening is the drivetime show for Radio Verulam 92.6, weekdays 4 - 7pm . On Mondays,Wednesdays & Fridays , Danny Smith is at the helm but as of now I'm back on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I have to admit I made a few simple mistakes back on air...nothing too horrendous but it was great to be talking the usual nonsense, to take over from Warren who does a jazz-funk afternoon show, thanks to Neil for his help on reception, and great to get a call from Danny. We talked about Jonathan Ross being up for a BAFTA despite making that lewd phone-call last year. Looking back was it all a fuss about nothing? I don't think so.
On the programme as well as playing lots of interesting music, we give you news, local news, travel, what's on, information and entertainment. I sometimes have an opinion or two about stories in the news...politicians expenses springs to mind! I also told you that Queen Elizabeth I died on 24th March 1603 and gave you other facts from history (some of it wrong)
For more fun join me on Thursday at 4!
Cheers
John B-S
I started back on air on Tuesday 24th March and I have to say IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK!
West Herts Evening is the drivetime show for Radio Verulam 92.6, weekdays 4 - 7pm . On Mondays,Wednesdays & Fridays , Danny Smith is at the helm but as of now I'm back on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I have to admit I made a few simple mistakes back on air...nothing too horrendous but it was great to be talking the usual nonsense, to take over from Warren who does a jazz-funk afternoon show, thanks to Neil for his help on reception, and great to get a call from Danny. We talked about Jonathan Ross being up for a BAFTA despite making that lewd phone-call last year. Looking back was it all a fuss about nothing? I don't think so.
On the programme as well as playing lots of interesting music, we give you news, local news, travel, what's on, information and entertainment. I sometimes have an opinion or two about stories in the news...politicians expenses springs to mind! I also told you that Queen Elizabeth I died on 24th March 1603 and gave you other facts from history (some of it wrong)
For more fun join me on Thursday at 4!
Cheers
John B-S
On Wednesday's Show - The Entertainment Guide
Hi everyone
Just to let you know, Wednesdays are the new home of our Entertainment Guide. Each week, Simon Carver leads us through the week's cinema releases, new DVDs and the best films on TV for the forthcoming week.
So join Simon on Wednesdays from 5.30pm (though we hope you will listen from 4pm!) exclusively on Radio Verulam 92.6FM or online at www.radioverulam.com
Danny Smith
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Just to let you know, Wednesdays are the new home of our Entertainment Guide. Each week, Simon Carver leads us through the week's cinema releases, new DVDs and the best films on TV for the forthcoming week.
So join Simon on Wednesdays from 5.30pm (though we hope you will listen from 4pm!) exclusively on Radio Verulam 92.6FM or online at www.radioverulam.com
Danny Smith
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Monday, 23 March 2009
Playlist w/c 23rd March 2009 + Major Show Announcement!!!
Hi All
Below is my playlist for this week:
Tomorrow (Tuesday) sees the welcome return of John BS! John will be helming the show on Tuesdays and Thursdays and I will be presenting on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
West Herts Evening - two presenters, one great show!
Danny Smith
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Below is my playlist for this week:
JON ALLEN - In Your Light
BEYONCE - Halo
COLIN BLUNSTONE - The Ghost Of You And Me
PAUL CARRACK - No Doubt About It
TONY CHRISTIE - Every Word She Said
STEVE CRADOCK – Beware of Falling Rocks
FLEET FOXES - White Winter Hymnal
MELODY GARDOT - Who Will Comfort Me
JENNIFER HUDSON - If This Isn't Love
KEANE - Better Than This
LUNIK - Everybody Knows
BARRY MANILOW - Open Arms
IMELDA MAY - Big Bad Handsome Man
BEN MONTAGUE - Can't Hold Me Down
JAMES MORRISON - Please Don't Stop The Rain
NICKELBACK - I’d Come For You
BILLY OCEAN – Because I Love You
PET SHOP BOYS - Love etc.
A R RAHMAN & THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS - Jai Ho!
LIONEL RICHIE - Just Go
THE SCRIPT - Talk You Down
SEAL - It's Alright
SHENA - Can't Stop The Rain
SUGARLAND - All I Want To Do
TAKE THAT - Up All Night
ZARIF - Let Me Back
Items in BOLD are new additions
***BIG ANNOUNCEMENT***
Tomorrow (Tuesday) sees the welcome return of John BS! John will be helming the show on Tuesdays and Thursdays and I will be presenting on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
West Herts Evening - two presenters, one great show!
Danny Smith
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