On this episode of The Purple Haze Archive we speak to harmony legend, Tony Rivers. Not only singing in front of his own bands Harmony Grass & the Castaways, Tony Rivers has sung back-up for over 100 albums including for luminaries such as: Cliff Richard, George Michael & Elton John, not to mention supporting the Beatles in concert way back in
Read moreJoin very special guest Lin Browne as she discusses her late husband, Duncan Browne’s musical career, along with friends & colleagues of Duncan Browne: Record Company Owner & Retailer, the late Michael Piper, musician Nick Magnus, famed English TV & Theatre Director, the late Sebastian Graham Jones, singer (The Zombies) Colin Blunstone, ex-Metro member Peter Godwin, & lyricist David
Read morePodcast #1: The Blossom Toes first album “We Are Ever So Clean” was declared by Mojo Magazine as one of the forty greatest psychedelic albums. Join three members of The Blossom Toes: guitarist Jim Cregan (Rod Stewart Band), percussionist Poli Palmer (Family) & guitarist vocalist Brian Godding as they talk about the history of the Blossies in this podcast. Special Bonus
Read moreThe emergency department – ‘Summer of Disasters – lessons’; ‘Antibiotic resistance’ and ‘Sepsis Kills’. Today on Best Medicine I’ll be talking about these topics, with three experts from the recent Emergency medicine Conference. As ever, make it a date with me, Gaytana, Tuesdays 11am-noon for Best Medicine – 88.3FM
Read moreThis week on Built for Speed we review George Clooney’s political drama The Ides of March and over the top Mythological adventure Immortals. There’s a change in the reported music programme, we’ll hold our look at the music of highly influential LA 80’s punk/ indie band X over until next week. This week we’ll be playing an electrifying selection of tracks
Read moreInspired by the Beatles track “Hello Goodbye” this week sees Radio Ga Ga playing all songs about hello’s and goodbye’s. Lionel Richie – tick, Supertramp – tick, The Doors – tick, Ricky Nelson – tick. Who else makes the cut? Listen in to Lucy & Mark on Radio Ga Ga every Saturday morning at 10am on 88.3.
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