Leonie Shaffer: Hello : )
Im Leonie or Leo, and before this show I didn't think I knew anything about folk music but apparently I do and Jamie is teaching me the rest!
I have a wide taste in music and will listen to anything you play to me, so send in your samples!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the show and keep listening!
For more about myself (if you want to know) go to... www.myspace.com/lair_of_lies
Thanks
Hi,
My name is Jamie. I'm Leonie's co-presenter.
I was approached in November 2006 with the offer of presenting a folk show on a commmunity radio station.
Combining my love of radio and folk music is a dream come true.
2007 has seen me deliver you an increasingly great radio show, with an impressive line up of live music which you can hear a selection of on the music.
I also perform at such folk clubs as Gregson Lane.
If you are a folk or acoustic artiste, why not send us a demo.
You might even get yourself played on the radio!
Etkilendikleri
Mike Harding on BBC Radio 2 'Folk Roots & Acoustic Music' Show
Smashy & Nicey, obviously
Brian Matthew on BBC Radio 2 'Sounds Of The Sixties'
John Peel on Radio London and then Radio 1. He played full albums on his show.
What a broadcaster. What a nice guy. R.I.P. John Peel
Although these are influences, we try and bring ourselves to the mic.
Neye Benziyor?
Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson, The Watersons, The Levellers, The Strawbs, The Clancy's, Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Malvina Reynolds, Phil Ochs etc,etc
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem, & some songs, on myspace... Poem 187 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): A SOUTH SHIELDS WALKABOUT - AUTUMN 2001
Out of the museum-and-gallery (Wiser on Cookson and the local way), Down Ocean Road with, to the right of me, Its eateries and, left, neat places to stay; Before, on either side, Marine Parks - The southern-one a most beautiful place, Teeming with moorhens, swans, grebes and mallards In a small lake at a scenic-hill’s base.
Then (holding chips from the parade’s cafe And, thus, a flock of gulls squawking above) Onto the South Pier I made my way: Seeing seaweed over rocks - like a glove - And high-and-dry sands held from transgression By growth of grass and the weaving of wood, Plus, in the dim light of a sleepy sun, Fishing boats returning to Tynemouth’s hood.
Hi , have a listen to the 3 songs we did for the Bob Harris Radio 2 session on December 26th. Featuring band members Dave Holley ( Mandolin and Dobro) , Dave Hughes ( cajón) and John Cox ( backing vocals and guitar). Special thanks to BBC engineer Stuart Bunce for the great sound, to producer Mark Simpson and of course to Bob Harris for inviting us on to his show. Val X
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
Hi Jamie, look forward to seeing you on 27th of October. Can you send me an address and postcode, and let me know what time you want me to be there? Cheers, Peter
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Jamie & Liz, thanks for all your hospitality when I appeared solo on your show last night. I hope you and your listeners enjoyed it as much as we did. Hope to see you both soon. Thanks again and keep up the great work! Trev (of 'Few broth')
