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At the Flapper, Birmingham, 17th August. Among the Echos. Drag, Scruffy Somethings and more

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First time at the Flapper, nice venue, no where to breathe although, unless someone knocks a hole in the wall. Simular to The Cellar in Oxford. Four acts were on, only heard Among the Echos. I had did receieve music from all the bands, but live, of course, is different. Saturday Afternoon Got to the newly refirbished, New Street Station. We took the long walk to the Bullring, which is now connected by a long corridor. My wife, Rhonda was with me, as she likes Birmingham and a fan of Among the Echos. Although i like the act, i was looking forward to seeing the other bands as well. We stayed at the Holiday Inn, which is not that far. After a few hours relaxing, we walked to the Flapper. One thing that irritates me about this area of the city, is there are no direct paths. Yes, there are pavements, but you have to walk the long way round in many cases, even though another hotel carpark. The Flapper Very nice place, right beside the canal with loads of locks. From the outside, looks

John Cee and Blue Horizon 5th Anniversary Special (Sunday 25th August 2013)

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Update 26th September The Movie This is the full 48 minute appearance of the trio. The audio is straight from the camera which is really good quality Update 6th September The Trailer After a few connection problems here is the trailer for the fourthcoming 48 minute film that has been edited for the anniversary special. This is one whole song, taken from the Doob doo album by John and the gang Original blog and introduction It finally arrived. The musicians and a radio presenter at, General Foods Social Club I invited, John Cee Stannard, famed for being a member of Tudor Lodge, and now recording Blues music with two musicians, who form, Blue Horizon who joined us on Sunday evening, 25th August 2013 This is the first end of month specials i am broadcasted from, General Foods Social Club, rehearsal room. On previous blogs i have mentioned i have been wanting to move the raido shows for more space. Now once a month, i am hirng the room for special guests. On this occasion,

(Single review) Naked Lunch - Alone..brand new single

History in the making, and yes, this time, that is accurate. Naked Lunch, release this bone chilling tune, Alone, on a global scale on the 23rd August. Haunting, ghostly sounds. Opening with Engima sounding pipes, which introduces the haunting voice of Tony Mayo.  Opening the doors to reveal, the whispery vocals of Jet Noir for the first time. Alone, has a unique deep sound. There are many levels of the song, like going into the mind psychie. This will ofcourse might remind you of other sounds, there is no escaping that. It reminded me of early Underworld and Enigma.  Unlike their previous release, this tune has gone down the synth electro route. Great bassline and a beat so sharpe it could cut you, like railroad spike.  Very atmosphere,  very deep and interwoven with guitar sounds. As Jet said, " So lonely". First vocal performance from Jet Noir with Naked Lunch and its definitely not the last DJ Readman    Radio Variety Show djreadmanuk@gmail.com Facebook Blog

Naked Lunch - Frozen

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Naked Lunch, Electro Punk band, who formed in the late 70s and in the early 80s, released, Rabies, which was banned, aparantly due to the lyrics content. Fast forward to 2011, with  Naked Lunch reformed, Tony Mayo and the crew of synth, vocalist ad guitar players, released a CD called. Frozen. This is a 4 track ep, including Rabies and its original b side, Slipping Again.. . You also have La Femme and Fade Away. All the songs were originally released  in the early 80s This CD was pressed for the Reproduction 13 gig at the Roundhouse in London in December 2012. Thi is limited to 100 copies and after they are gone, they are no longer pressing.the CD after this run. It will be still available on digital. The sounds is simple electro with Tony on lead vocals, with Paul n Davies, Mickey Clarke, Cliff Chapman and Mark Irving on synth and guitar and drum duties There are new releases coming, with new member, Jet Noir.. more of that on other blogs                   To buy the CD or

John Cee Stannard special

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Update: ( September 26th) The full performance with John and the Blue Horizon Introduction I first heard about John, through his wife Angie, who both live in, Reading.  She sent me his CD via Facebook through the mail.  Went on his website and reminded myself that he has and is the guitarist of well known folk band, Tudor Lodge. Combining his appearance, with the 5th anniversary of my, Radio Variety Show, on. Music World Radio, i have hired the rehearsal room at, General Foods Sports and Social Club for a Sunday evening. It all began I began broadcasting on the station at the end of August 2008 and i always like having guests on.  Only fitting that we have an appearance of a musician, As it happens, John selected either 24 or 25th. Saturday the 24th was taken, so i went for Sunday 25th. We wil be focusing on his history with. Tudor Lodge and his new album, all Blues, Doob Doo. Tudor Lodge(Brief History) Tudor Lodge, was original a trio in the late 80s. Ver

5 years on Music World Radio with the Radio Variety Show, wow

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I say, Radio Variety Show, my show has not always been called that. It took me four years to get the name right,lol For any new people that read this, i used to be  two deck DJ. Thats how i started on net radio.  When i found and joined Music World Radio in 2008, i was on decks and mp3s wered not really around much. At the time i wanted to use the decks to broadcast a variety of styles and sounds and every now and again do a mix.  Over time, as things do, you get ideas and the show changed. Slowly over time, i got sent music, some on CD, on vinyl, which was pretty cool, but it gradually went mainly digital. I am not the only one broadcasting on radio, but in my opinion, many people do not realise the build up you have to do over time.  Broadcasting is like working in pub, people come and go or stay for the whole 2 hour show. People expect too much when they DJ, you got to build it up I have always loved music.  My mission is part educate people, inform them about forms