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!
Influences
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.
Sounds Like
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 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')
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
All my outgoing mail on Myspace is going into people's spam folders - I overdid it it seems! Thanks for accepting my invite - if you'd like a CD or two to play on your show please let me know. I'd love to do a live session but I'd want to try and tie it in with a live gig somewhere near you if that was possible? - anway good to meet you, keep up the good broadcasting work!
Just a quick note (sort of a myspace round robin) to let people know there's a new song - Picturebook - on me profile. As always, any thoughts and comments are more than welcome.
This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing incl the award winning The Demon Barbers.
Just a quick note (sort of a myspace round robin) to let people know there are some new songs on me profile. As always, any thoughts and comments are more than welcome.
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