Dec 20, 2015
Jason’s away in London, so on tonight’s show, the last one for the year, De De Cup led our discussion about the Opal card, and in particular, how it affects the more senior members of the community. Following that, Geoff, De De Cup and The Professor talked about the top tech ideas that came to the fore during the year. Musically, we remembered the...
Dec 15, 2015
Here’s this week’s playlist, with a bit of zydeco, a bit of Latin Jazz from a Cuban master, and some great Aussie rock, as well as the soaring voice of Art Garfunkel. C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, Zydeco Christmas Men at Work, Down Under Cold Chisel, Khe Sanh Simon and Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Waters Bebo Valdes, De...
Dec 8, 2015
Geoff is finally back from his travels. And his wedding. So what better song to start the show with than … Skyhooks – All My Friends Are Getting Married Bette Middler – Chapel Of Love Max Merritt – A Little Easier Bob Dylan – Positively 4th Street Herbie Hancock – Maiden...
Nov 25, 2015
The secret is out – Carly Simon has announced that her hit, You’re So Vain, was written about Warren Beatty. So that’s our fist song for this week’s show. Carly Simon – You’re So Vain Edith Piaf – La Vien Rose Dee Dee Bridgewater – Ne Me Quitter Pas Manhattan Transfer – Operator Tito Puente – Oye Como...
Nov 18, 2015
At the start of this week I was saddened to learn of the passing of one of the world’s great musician’s, Allen Toussaint. Toussaint was a stalwart of the New Orleans music scene, being recognised as a composer, producer, writer, as well as one of the best composers of his – my – time. A true gentleman, and a person whose work I have loved...
Aug 18, 2015
Long ago, and in a place far, far away, there was a rock festival. And it was called Woodstock. It was held on Max Yasgur’s farm in Woodstock, which is in upstate New York, over this weekend in 1969. To remember this anniversary, this week’s playlist comprises performances from that wonderful weekend. Crosby, Stills Nash and Young, Woodstock Arlo...