Rock 94.9FM
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Topic: Rock 94.9FM
Posted By: crusty
Subject: Rock 94.9FM
Date Posted: 13-November-2007 at 16:23
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A welcome addition to the Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Louth and Meath airwaves, Rock 94.9FM, even if they only broadcast at the weekends - it's better than a kick in the f!@**y. So tune in and rock on! For a more detailed schedule, follow the link below: http://www.therock.ie/content_detail.php  ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
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Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 13-November-2007 at 21:43
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It's great isn't it Andy? Mentioned this earlier on another thread-fantastic to hear decent music on FM for a change... They broadcast from Friday morning to late Sunday night-temporary licence. But hey! Give them your support-listen in. Even the odd text into them to know we appreciate what they are playing.
------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 13-November-2007 at 21:59
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As mentioned in another thread if you go to the website you can listen online
------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 13-November-2007 at 23:16
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Yeah, I was listening to them online over the weekend. Pretty damn good! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Shaun N.
Date Posted: 14-November-2007 at 00:11
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Damnit! I don't appear to have a radio anymore! :( Time to hijack the fiancee's car stereo! :D Shaun |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 14-November-2007 at 00:39
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You can listen to it online, Shaun. The link's around here somewhere. Jen
------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Shaun N.
Date Posted: 14-November-2007 at 01:00
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Might get it going streaming on work on friday if that's the case :D My Team Leader kinda likes late 70s - early 80s stuff so he'll be on for it. Shaun |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 14-November-2007 at 10:44
| Love that station...hope they do well and start to broadcast soon with a 7 day licence |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 14-November-2007 at 21:30
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Me too listened on and off all last weekend was great ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 18-November-2007 at 12:18
Seems licence is only until December 2nd...what a pity
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 18-November-2007 at 12:32
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it exactly what it says on tin, it rocks! ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 18-November-2007 at 18:50
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Great station isnt it? - have had the station on most of the weekend. Anyone win a copy of the Zep "Mothership" CD they were giving away!?? ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 18-November-2007 at 19:49
Hi MEL....entered the competition a few times but no luck  . They said the lines went into meltdown every time they announced an opportunity to enter (every few hours) . There must be plenty of listeners..
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Posted By: Esthalon
Date Posted: 19-November-2007 at 12:56
...or only a few lines . I hope they get a license. I love Phantom most of the time but it would be great to have a choice.------------- Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for Breakfast! |
Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 19-November-2007 at 13:38
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Listened a little and liked. Pity about the Dec 2nd end date, hopefully that might be extended? One bug bear would be Saturday afternoon's DJ / announcer with his phony American accent. Leave that to the 2FM jocks pleeeeease. Loved the "Other stations have to make an excuse to play good music in between the Britney Spears, we don't" - great line. ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 19-November-2007 at 22:53
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may be if the listenership increases their deadline will be extended heres hoping anyway ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 14:59
| Its good....but my vote still would go to Phantom....quality tunes! |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 25-November-2007 at 20:58
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4 girls from Kilbarrack (one of them was Michelle-anyone here???) phoned in yesterday for a request. They said the music took them back to the Grove... DJ said 'it's not the first time we've been called Grove FM' Cool! ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 25-November-2007 at 22:17
Deadly stuff!  ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 11:02
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It's their last day of broadcast today (Sunday 2nd)...listen in and give them the support-they may well be back with a full licence...) The top 100 rock songs of all time are being played ALL DAY! ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: grainne_witch
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 13:15
| Listening to it here online!! |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 13:41
| Have it on too.... She sells sanctuary...Brill |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 21:34
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Top 100 songs all over...Boys Are Back in Town has the honour of being the number 1 requested rock song in the poll. And today is their last day of broadcast...sniff sniff..BUT! they have hinted at a return...IF they are granted a full licence. Here's hoping... ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 22:10
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Fingers crossed for that. It was a real breath of fresh air on the airwaves. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 22:14
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Boys Are Back in Town gets played to death on the radio over here and I'm sorry to say I get a bit sick of it being the only Lizzy song most people over here know. There are so many better ones that they could play. ------------- Impotence; nature's way of saying no hard feelings! 
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Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 09:16
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Wouldn't have agreed with the number 1 myself, or some of the running order (wouldn't put Highway to Hell ahead of Back in Black for example), but a great afternoon's listening. and we got a mention at number 50 - thanks to the Grove site and for all their messages of support. Must see if they have the full 100 online ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 09:22
I sent an email in with all our names on it. Did he mention any of us ?? P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
whippersnapper wrote:Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 16:34
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Not that I heard peter just as snapper said . Really enjoyed listening to the top 100 some really classic tracks was like being at the Grove all day ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 17:14
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Maybe that was it and he just didn't bother reading out the names. Because I did say we were listening and supporting the station ? P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 21:00
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Yep he said tx for message of support etc etc but just said "grove social Club" mentioned it was northsides alternative music etc etc but no names ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 03-October-2008 at 00:29
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got a text during the week that Rock 94.9 is back from tonight, every weekend for the next 10 weeks. 'Twas great last year - should be worth a listen! |
Posted By: Cuchculan
Date Posted: 03-October-2008 at 12:34
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Worth a listen no doubt. ------------- The Lovable Irish Rogue |
Posted By: Esthalon
Date Posted: 03-October-2008 at 15:27
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I was just listening to it.....some great sounds. I hope they get a permanent license. ------------- Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for Breakfast! |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 03-October-2008 at 15:58
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Me to great they are back even if it is only weekends. ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Hairy
Date Posted: 07-October-2008 at 17:39
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Howit Goin Guys, Listenin to the Rock @ the W'end & nbsp; - Station is THE BOMB! They's playin our tunes- On till december again -Word is tho they'll be with us full time soon enough! Happy Days! p.s - How are yiz all? |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 07-October-2008 at 17:43
P, let me be first to congratulate u on ur first post after 3.5 years,it gets easier from now on 
 ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 07-October-2008 at 19:40
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FFS Hairy has posted on the site... Congrats man on posting... I think thats an excuse for a night out and a few drinks
------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 07-October-2008 at 22:08
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Discrimination against the people of the south - tried to get it can only get R. na G. A haon, A do, A trí........
------------- mary |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 07-October-2008 at 22:13
Welcome onboard Hairy, about time ya started posting!!  ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Sharon
Date Posted: 07-October-2008 at 22:47
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Jasus Hairy didnt think u could type...lol U heading the 17th? ------------- All I wanted was chips!! |
Posted By: Hairy
Date Posted: 08-October-2008 at 15:28
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Thanks for the Welcome Peoples - And yeah always up for a few beers with Uguys. Fact is tho, I couldn't post from work b4 now and I've no PC at home, but when the Rock came on the airwaves again I just had to try n say somethin - Defo try for the 17th too, but may be doin a little gig maself (not sure yet) Talk soon!
------------- Hairy |
Posted By: Sharon
Date Posted: 08-October-2008 at 15:38
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Jeez Hairy didnt know u in a band do let us know where and when so we can go throw tomatoes at you...only kidding....Welcome onboard ------------- All I wanted was chips!! |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 08-October-2008 at 19:47
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Was listening to The Rock all day on sunday was absolutly brill made the whole painting mularky much easier hope it stays around ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 22-October-2008 at 10:46
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was on night work the weekend,l have to say that listening to the rock made the time go quicker,even though it left me needing a Grove fix
and Hairy,keep the posts coming,hope to catch u at a gig before Xmas,sure u might even make the Xmas Grove ? and theres a bus that leaves bus arus at 3am,and its 2nd stop is Balbriggan,so us NCD Grovers are sorted ( it costs 7 euro by the way ) ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: Hairy
Date Posted: 22-October-2008 at 14:53
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Thanx Mate, and yeah I've been on that bus lotsa times, Of course I'm plannin to go to the xmas Grove -28th rite? Must get your no. for when I'm out n about in the brig - Oshea's n the like - p.s. was in the lamb on Fri - Didn't see any of Uguys???
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Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 22-October-2008 at 16:00
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Jay congratz Hairy you reached 4 posts
------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Hairy
Date Posted: 22-October-2008 at 16:40
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Enough of that now - U'll make me all shy again
. . . . . and that's 5 now think i'm gettin a nosebleed
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Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 22-October-2008 at 17:25
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.........fair enough,but please have it somewhere else if you don't mind. Our cleaner is away on her holidays........................
...............in China |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 22-October-2008 at 17:46
Paul,l was working nights,thats why l didnt make the lamb,will be there on 7th November though,and yeah,reunion is 28th December,talk soon ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: verh
Date Posted: 22-October-2008 at 22:23
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Welcome Hairy - enjoy the fun here
------------- Verona |
Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 22-October-2008 at 22:28
Brave comment....Anyway, a wave of an auld Padre Pio relic and sure all the bleeding will be stopped  ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 23-October-2008 at 13:13
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I saw you there. What band are you in and where do you play? ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 23-October-2008 at 15:12
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Yo Hairy I was there in the lamb -- there were only a few of us there last Friday due to illness etc. and Cecil hurt his ankle. No messin' cause he was still limping on Tuesday. We were sitting in front of the bar ( where else ). If your going again sent me a PM and we can arrange to meet and greet ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 24-October-2008 at 23:55
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Gary, you were blitzed. Paul was talking to us for a while during the interval ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 25-October-2008 at 23:04
| just got my first chance to listen to The Rock today - great station - and heard Paul won a Pretenders cd!! |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 30-October-2008 at 13:12
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CP, have they moved frequency? I used to get them on 94.9 but they have seemingly disappeared over the long week-end. ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 03-November-2008 at 21:50
| Yep Brian, 94.9 Friday to Sunday, you can listen online too. |
Posted By: Hairy
Date Posted: 04-November-2008 at 14:59
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I DID win a CD Ciaran -That's mad U heard that! Didn't hear too much of it this w'end but hopefully tuning in on Friday again ------------- Hairy |
Posted By: Esthalon
Date Posted: 04-November-2008 at 16:10
I heard they've been given another 10 weeks license  ------------- Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for Breakfast! |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 04-November-2008 at 20:41
brave comment indeed R bet u thought I'd miss that one that will cost u ..................... Now cant say for sure snapper but am sure PP was the one with the auld stigmata that just appeared so not sure he the rite one for nosebleds will check in work tomorrow and let u know ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 04-November-2008 at 20:42
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Oh and social sec my title btw not cleaner will be seeing my union rep regarding this change of job title without prior consultation !!!!!!!!!!!! ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 05-November-2008 at 10:19
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Sure did think you'd miss that one J. As the crap song says............." I shoulda known better.................." |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 05-November-2008 at 12:48
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Well to be honest I would have done but seen as though my sleeping pattern is a bit off to say the least was scrolling back !!!!!!!! ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 05-November-2008 at 15:20
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Have been listening to it online in the evenings when on the pc. ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 09-November-2008 at 23:57
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Listened to Pat James' programme last night - he mentioned Pat McManus, (who was interviewed earlier on the Rock), the Lookalikes, and The Grove & Cecil! He's a mine of information on music and musicians, well worth a listen over the next few Saturday nights! Great music last night from Rory and CSNY to Gram Parson, MC5 & the Cure! Rock on, the Rock! |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 10-November-2008 at 00:04
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Pat James ??? Used to be a Pat James on Radio Dublin in the evenings ( 10 - 12 maybe ),in the late seventies. Was a really good rock DJ, particularly helpful for a young fella getting his first taste of Rock Music. Wondering if it's the same fella ? What time is he on Roundy ? |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 10-November-2008 at 00:22
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That's the same Pat all right Rolo. 'The Lost Highway' with Pat James is on Saturdays from 9 to 1a.m. All of ye outside Dublin can listen in at http://www.therock.ie/ - therock .ie |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 10-November-2008 at 11:41
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That's deadly Roundy, we were discussing him during the Web Cast the other night.Used to be on at the same time that Fanning was on the Big D. No comparison,if you ask me. Think he used to work in the record shop in the entrance to the Dandelion,on the left hand side. |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 11-November-2008 at 23:13
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Thats great to hear about Pat James back on the radio (heard ye mentioning the man on the webcast and commented on it in the webcast thread as we were all tuned in. Always wondered what happened to him!! ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: cathyd
Date Posted: 13-November-2008 at 09:45
| When is this great rock station on air? Is it only at the weekends? |
Posted By: Hairy
Date Posted: 13-November-2008 at 10:19
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Yup -It'll be on tonite from 12bells til Sunday nite, w'ends only. Anyone else go to Extreme last Saturday? Got a freebie at the last minute - Man they rocked! - Got a terrible review in the Indo tho - just wanted to know what true rockers thought? ------------- Hairy |
Posted By: cathyd
Date Posted: 13-November-2008 at 10:30
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Thanks, Hairy. Will deffo listen. Have my MP3 player all tuned in and ready to go!!! |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 13-November-2008 at 21:37
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Hey Cathy, Good to see you back around the site again! Mel. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Uncle Arthur
Date Posted: 13-November-2008 at 21:49
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Pat James on the airwaves still! Can't wait to listen in It was he and Cecil that shaped my musical taste. ------------- UA "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity but an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty" |
Posted By: cathyd
Date Posted: 14-November-2008 at 08:03
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Hi Mel, Good to be back! Just started listening to the rock station this morning on my way into work. It's brilliant. The first song that was on when I tuned in was a Grove song. Just a pity it is only on at the weekends. Cathy |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 14-November-2008 at 23:53
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Cracking stuff tonight - just played "Surrender" by Cheap Trick - fab stuff!
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 15-November-2008 at 23:49
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At home listening to my old favourite Pat James at the minute. Great memories. Graham Parker and the Rumour " Hey Lord,don't ask me questions " at the minute. ...............and he actually remembers the incident of Dave Fanning and the Dummy Dire Strait |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 22-November-2008 at 14:17
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Loving the station back again such a pity u can only get it on radio at the weekend ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 22-November-2008 at 22:15
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Havent heard the Bruce version of Blinded by the Light before...just playing now (I know he wrote it) - prefer the Manfred Mann version to be honest. Good listening though!
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 23-November-2008 at 12:13
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Pat James he used to live in house opposite me, we used to go up to crofton airport hotel where he broadcasted from and sit in with him for his shows, he was great, always encouraging us to expand our musical experience. Pretty sure it was him who gave me my first stryder 7". He championed a lot of Irish bands. If i am not mistaken wasnt he one of only two or three people that the first U2 demo was given to for playing on Radio, must be worth a few quid now. He used to have honda goldwing and he had a really bad crash on it, which kinda took him outta circulation for quite a while. ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 23-November-2008 at 23:22
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Yes TP, Pat sounds great and is getting great feedback on his show about the great music and information he's still spreading. That U2 demo - I have a recollection of 3 U2 songs being played, and of Dave Fanning asking the listeners to nominate which one should be the first A-side. Would that be right? |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 25-November-2008 at 11:36
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Out of Control,Stories for Boys and Boy / Girl were the three songs. Out of Control made the A Side,with the other two on the B Side. They called it U23 and it was a listeners vote that decided the A Side. Pat championed bands from the local scene in those days,Bands like Free Booze,The Atrix,DC Nein,The New Versions etc. Nice story TP, and really glad that he's back on the air. |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 25-November-2008 at 12:45
....and I have a copy that I got signed back in 1989 ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 01-December-2008 at 14:23
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was listening to the rock all day in work,it really made the day pass quickly
I cant believe that next weekend is the last weekend for now,my weekends wont be the same,and I will be subjected to ' mainstream ' crap hopefully in the future they can get a permanent licence so thank you everyone at The Rock ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: cathyd
Date Posted: 05-December-2008 at 08:40
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I tuned into the Rock this morning and I have some exciting news!! They are getting a permanent licence. They don't know the date yet but if you text them at the station, when they have the date, they will contact you. Great news for a Friday morning.
Cathyd |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 05-December-2008 at 12:57
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Great news Cathy. It'll be great to have them as a full time station ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 06-December-2008 at 18:56
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: ShortHairHippie
Date Posted: 07-December-2008 at 12:35
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that would be fantastic,but would they broadcast 7
days,or just weekends ? good luck to them anyway
I have my car radio tuned in to 94.9,so I can always keep a regular check on whats happening ------------- upon us all,a little rain must fall |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 07-December-2008 at 21:55
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Am listening online. thought I heard something about them continuing online until the licence is granted
------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 07-December-2008 at 22:04
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They're playing "Owner of a Lonely Heart" by Yes at the moment. Great song!
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 08-December-2008 at 09:37
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First ever digital recorded record I believe. ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |