Rob says “Margie, why don’t you do it right? Your letter from home is better than anything I could dream up. Please just don’t show Stan Getz, Carmen McRae, Richard Harris or Maree Montgomery though.” What could Rob mean? You’ll
The Plant Doctor is in and we’re talking about how to take care of those shrubs that you love so much during the winter months; How to grow Lemon Grass in the vegetable garden and a groundcover that has many
This week, Brian will features an interview with the current leader of the Count Basie Band, Scotty Barnhart. Formed in 1935, the Count Basie Orchestra was one of the best known Big Bands of the 1930s and 1940s. While most
Robbie will explore how the Mersey sound all started in Liverpool, England in the late 1950s and reached it’s zenith in the mid 60s. Did you know that the Mersey Beat was named after Liverpool’s famed river, Mersey? Many, many bands formed
Neil Macbeth will highlight tracks recorded by a young Bing Crosby with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra which at that time included musicians such asBix Beiderbecke and Frank Trambauer plus a continuation of items from small groups led by clarinettist Jimmie
The Country Roads Program winds its’ way back into town this Sunday with Ronnieboy ridin’ high in the saddle, and playing some great country, rockabilly and early rock n roll, from the Bucca Wauka Buccaroo Collection. When Country Roads goes on the Road,
Exclusive interview with Kristin Hersh alongside music from The Throwing Muses, The Cocteau Twins, The Meat Puppets & of course her own solo work. How did she form a relationship first of all with 4AD? What affect did a car
Rob Scott is saying “Whilst I’m just walkin’ my baby back home through this quiet village, I’m in dreamsville, man! Just look at that beautiful blue moon up there. Having Sonya Austin, Quincy Jones, Monica Mancini and Benny Goodman to
Why did English landscapes influence Australian gardens? It might be an obvious question but Stuart Read discovers some hidden gems in the Garden History segment. Which Broccoli could you be growing in the vegetable garden and is it too late
This week, the last week of June, Brian will have an “End of Financial Year Special” at 3pm. He will be playing songs all about money, and some of the things it can buy. Tune in 2pm-4pm (repeated Friday 11am-12pm) READ