New Folk Programme in Manchester!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 12:05 PM

Refresh....
:0)

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: treaties1
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 09:07 PM

Refresh....

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Ralphie
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 04:18 AM

Ali...

Good Luck from us National boys at Broadcasting House too!!
If I may make a couple of suggestions re the mechanics of actually doing the techie bit...
Try to always have a CD (or tape) ready to go...something about 4 or 5 mins long, for all those little unforeseen problems that, I promise you, will happen!!
In the same vein....Have a few Bits of info near to hand (Gig lists, Club Diaries, etc, etc) for exactly the same reason.

Theres nothing worse than "Dying" on air!! Not good for the heart rate, I can tell you!

Good Luck with the music logging too...Very important to do, and very dull as well!!

Any other specific advice you may need, don't hesitate to get in touch.
You could also contact Mick Peat and Lester Simpson at Radio Derby, I'm sure they could give you lots of advice too.

BTW, will Radio Manchesters Website be streaming the show on the Web??

Enjoy yourself
Regards Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Alio
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 06:13 AM

Thanks Ralph,

Your questions are some of the ones that I've got ready for this afternoon's practice! Hopefully I'll also find out when the programme will be starting, presuming they know when the play offs are yet!
I'll keep you all posted!

Spoke to Jan from Lancashire Drift last night for 48 minutes(!!) and she was really helpful!

By the way Mark, Geoff and I think your CD is excellent!

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Ralphie
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 06:31 AM

Ali...Good Luck with the rehearsal...

A tip....Those slidey things make things louder or softer !!!

Ralphie

Serious PS....Get a good pair of Comfy headphones too!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: GUEST,Alan
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 07:22 AM

You could do a lot worse than listen to the experience of the forlks from the Lancashire Drift. In my opinion that's been one of the best folk programmes on the radio bar none for some time now. Sorry that Nic Dow is going into semi retirement: he's done a sterling job, and has been ably supported by Jan Loudner, Nic Caffery and Les Bond.
It might be an idea to invite Nic Dow onto your programme to talk about his experiences and to play some of his favourite music.

Good luck with the show.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Alio
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 08:22 AM

Good idea Alan. Nic's offered to come on to talk about ballads, and Jan and Ken also have, by way of moral support, which is lovely!
Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: GUEST,The Friend of Longford Park
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 02:50 PM

Excellent news.

Shame it will be too late to plug Chorlton Folk Club, Thursdays in the South West Manchester Cricket Club Ellesmere Road Chorlton

or the Free Internation Festival of Dance, Song and allied trades, this Sunday, May 4 in Longford Park between Stretford and Chorlton.

But more of these later

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: GUEST,Sibelius
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 04:26 PM

Promises, Raggytash! Don't forget you promised me the best seat in every venue Otley this year.... or something like that.

Good news on the radio show. As one long disillusioned with radio folk music output, I have high hopes. Is there anything we (listeners) can do to ensure the station can't let it drop when the footie season starts again?

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 05:21 PM

Sibelius

If the station wants to drop the programme then there's nothing you or I can do to stop them. When the football comes back on in August/September that will take precedent - it always has done and always will do. HOWEVER as I've mentioned before - WRITE, EMAIL, TELEPHONE, make yourself heard, make your views known but don't wait until the LAST programme - do it after the FIRST programme and then again the week after and the week after that. Make a point of telling Mike Shaft what part of the programme you enjoyed so he knows you've listened to it. If Ali has a competition then WRITE, EMAIL, or PHONE IN with the answer even if it's the wrong answer because letters, emails and phone calls equals LISTENERS. One programme that's been long gone used to make up winners because nobody wrote in at all for one competition.

BBC GMR Switchboard 0161 200 2000 (Say that you want to leave a comment about the folk programme on GMR and see if they know what you're talking about - always a good one that - then say you think it's Mike Shaft you want to talk to and they should put you through if he's there.)

GMR Phone-In 0161 228 2255 (If the lines are open for the programme)

Email [e-mail]

Write
Mike Shaft
BBC GMR
PO Box 951
Oxford Road
Manchester
M60 1SD

If demand is great enough they MAY find another slot.

Ali - Thaks for the comment about the CD. Hope the rehearsal went well for you.

Mark

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 05:50 PM

Oldham Athletic are in the play-offs so it looks like being the 20th....

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 07:34 PM

I've just heard about this, I look forward to hearing the program tonight. I'll probably be at the Why Worry Cluib though, so I'll have to tape it.
There's loads of folk at the Red Bull, Stockport, full info here
http://freespace.virgin.net/p.hood/folky.htm
Pkus loads of other stuff,
We're trying to promote English stuff at the Bull and Terry Whelans Song carriers club has just arrived on the Thursday. If you're interested we have some great guests who may be available for interview etc. ,but we meet Mondays... Roy Bailey in he near future but sold out already---sorry.
Peter Hood

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: GUEST,One of the many other Friends of Longford Pa
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 01:06 PM

Excellent news.

Shame it will be too late to plug the Free Internation Festival of Dance, Song and allied trades, this Sunday, May 4 in Longford Park between Stretford and Chorlton.

But in plenty if time for Chorlton Folk Club, Thursdays in the South West Manchester Cricket Club Ellesmere Road Chorlton

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Alio
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 03:57 AM

Update!

Went in on Monday (armed with questions!) and had another practice. Mike Shaft seems to think my presentation style is OK, and he loves the music I've played so far, but this technical side is hard!! It's OK if everything is going smoothly, but any hiccup, and it really throws me! So I'm having another go on Wednesday evening next week. (Those slidey things Ralph - I now know they have to go in fast and come out slow - bit like sex really, isn't it?!!)

You're right Harry - it looks as if it's definitely going to be the 20th - Oldham may, and Bury definitely, will have play offs the previous week. It will all be made clear this weekend apparently!

The answer to almost all of your quesries was "no" - there's no funding for anything! I will have an Email address - probably something like '[e-mail] etc' - I'll let you know next week. It will go out on the website eventually but the BBC bosses are in discussion about this at the moment because of Artists royalties. I will be available on 0161 628 2255 for around 30 mins. after each programme.

Friend of Longford Park (and other friend)- I know it's not much consolation, but in my practice run on Monday, I did mention your Day of Dance in my Diary Dates bit, so the thought was there!

Please keep the info coming in to me - you can always Email me at work - [e-mail]. If anyone wants to send me a demo CD I promise to listen to it, and give it some air time (is that the right word?)

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Ralphie
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 04:00 AM

Ali....

"A bit like Sex?"" Mmmm...you Northerners have some strange habits!!

Have a good weekend, and the offer of help still stands..

Cheers Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Alio
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 05:47 AM

"Us Northerners" - what's your point?

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:06 AM

Sibelius,
You did not reveal yourself to me, ergo I was unable to provide the pledged seats. However there is always this year at Otley or the many other festivals were I assist with stwearding.

Raggy

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Ralphie
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:16 AM

Ali...Just never thought of Faders in that way before!!
So, Thats why DJ's are always smiling, Must change me job!
Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: GUEST,Guest Melia man
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 03:05 PM

I can't believe anyone could suggest Lancashire drift as a model folk programme,one presenter is far too fond of her own voice with embarrasing gushing interviews and the other idiot can't use the bloody studio equipment properly resulting in misplayed CD'S and dead air time....so annoying and regular......


               PS if you want to listen to a well thought out professional folk forum listen to Stan Ambrose on radio Merseyside (Liverpool European city of culture)need i say more

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 01 May 03 - 03:29 PM

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Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Alio
Date: 07 May 03 - 07:01 AM

I'm off to GMR this evening for my last practice - taking Geoff with me for moral support. Hopefully I'll get the definite start date tonight! (Fingers crossed!)
Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Noreen
Date: 07 May 03 - 07:16 AM

Want some more moral support, Ali dear? I can bring you cups of coffee.. or something...

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: GUEST,Les the thread jumper
Date: 07 May 03 - 09:48 AM

Ali,
thanks for the mention of the Day of Dancing and such, it was a brilliant day. Much good singing and dancing, sunshine and lots of folks came out on the best day of the weekend.

The day was completed by an excellent evening of music when Chorlton Folk Club shuffled over from Thursday night at the South West Manchester Cricket Club to Longfords.

Oh, and best of luck with the much anticipated programme!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Alio
Date: 08 May 03 - 05:43 AM

Noreen, that would be wonderful - what about a Jamiesons' every now and then?!

Had the final practice last night - seemed to go well. The definite date is TUESDAY, MAY 20TH, weekly, 7.00 - 8.00 p.m., initally through the summer.

I'm getting really excited now - that will probably change the minute I walk in the studio on the 20th!!!

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Ralphie
Date: 08 May 03 - 05:52 AM

Ali...It must be great to have a start date at last!
Will it be available on the web?? If not, any chance of a cassette of the show? Would love to hear it...PM me for address. Us Londoners don't get such luxuries as our own show!!

Oh, and along with everyone else, the very best of luck, and sorry about the fader jokes !!

Regards Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Alio
Date: 08 May 03 - 07:11 AM

Thanks.... and no problem!!

It should be available on the web, but not yet - BBC are in discussion with their legal dept. re artists royalties arising from people using the website apparently.

I hope you all noticed that the time is now 7.00 - 8.00; Geoff thinks that's better, as people can listen to the show, and still have time to go off to a club after!

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Noreen
Date: 08 May 03 - 09:35 AM

Got to get vital stuff like Bury's play-offs out of the way first! I'll be at Gigg Lane on Saturday :0)

Jamiesons no prob my dear- how about those fruity wines? Or p'raps not... or at least not 'til after the show.

Time is good, even though it clashes with the Archers. :0/

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 08 May 03 - 02:35 PM

Looking forward to it, Ali and & 7:00pm sounds an ideal starting time.

Good luck and best wishes......Harry.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Alio
Date: 09 May 03 - 04:06 AM

I'd thought about the Archers - Geoff doesn't like to miss it! I'll soon find out where his loyalties lie!

Re. the fruity wines....Lancaster just wasn't the same this year! The George and Dragon have changed hands, and they don't sell them anymore!

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 19 May 03 - 08:06 AM

Don't forget - this programme starts tomorrow night - 7-00pm

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 19 May 03 - 03:06 PM

Beat me to refreshing the thread. Mark!!

Looking forward to it....

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Noreen
Date: 19 May 03 - 03:18 PM

I'll get the tape ready :0)

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: GUEST,Alan
Date: 20 May 03 - 04:43 AM

Is there a contact number or email address for diary dates?

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Joan from Wigan
Date: 20 May 03 - 12:44 PM

Ali is using Folkal Point as a basis for her diary dates, so if the info's in there, she'll already have it. For last-minute info, Radio Times gives the number for phone-ins (i.e. during the programme) as 0161 228 2255. There is an email address for the station, [e-mail], but whether Ali would receive anything on that general addy is debatable, as she's only there for a short time once a week.

Only just over an hour to go! Can't wait! Good luck, Ali.

Joan

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: caz2ufolk
Date: 20 May 03 - 01:00 PM

Me too Joan!

I'll run round the house....and tune every radio.....            (break a leg Ali)

Caz

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Noreen
Date: 20 May 03 - 01:45 PM

10 mins to go....

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Noreen
Date: 20 May 03 - 02:10 PM

Sounds good so far- playing Jayne & Amanda Threlfall now, and 2/3 of th'Antiques Roadshow in t'studio...

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Noreen
Date: 20 May 03 - 02:32 PM

Well, Ali asked for e-mail feedback at ali.o'[e-mail], but mail is retuned undelivered.

I've tried it with & without the apostrophe in o'brien :0(

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 20 May 03 - 03:14 PM

Problems with the e-mail, Noreen...sure i'll be sorted out for next week. However - - 'twas an excellent first show and bodes well for the future...Pity the diary dates ran out after Thursday but I'm sure Ali will rectify that as well. :0)

Well done, Alison!! The girl done good......

Love........Harry.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: John Routledge
Date: 20 May 03 - 05:21 PM

A great start. Recognisable as a folk programme from the material rather than just the title :0)

Will be tuned in next week at 7 pm

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Noreen
Date: 20 May 03 - 06:38 PM

Good one, Ali! Yes, I heard about the e-mail probs after I'd been trying various combinations...! And I tried to phone after the show, but was engaged- a good sign.

Loved your choice of music, Ali. And you sounded so calm and collected. You obviously need some of us there heckling!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 20 May 03 - 06:49 PM

Great start for the show and the fact that lots of people were ringing in bodes well for the future. I managed to get through after waiting a minute and Ali said the phone lines were busy.

Now get your letters and emails in to the station to tell them how much you enjoyed it!

Here's to next week's show.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 20 May 03 - 07:12 PM

E-mail sent already......agea ago....when i 'phoned Ali was on the loo!!!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 20 May 03 - 07:48 PM

Should have read AGES......

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Bernard
Date: 20 May 03 - 08:17 PM

The girl done good!! ;^))

Obviously I'm dead pleased that Clive Gregson's gig at the Railway on Thursday (22nd May) got a big plug!! I'd be delighted to go into the studio and do a plug for my gig at the White Lion, Swinton... ahem...!!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Alio
Date: 21 May 03 - 03:59 AM

Thanks so much all of you - I was a bit jet-lagged as I only got home from Turkey at 5.00a.m!!

Sorry I didn't get all the diary dates in - I was so worried I'd not have enough material that I took far too much, and then there wasn't time. I've already prepare next week's programme, and I won't make the same mistake (hopefully!!)

I've been logged on as a user, so my email is now [e-mail]. I'll be going in during each week to pick up emails, collect my post, and work on the programme.

Haven't heard the programme myself, but all my family thought it was great - except Geoff and Gareth (my son) said that I kept saying "err" and "um"!! How picky can you get?

I did get loads of calls after the programme, which was lovely. Sorry about the loo - nerves I think! And I was recording an interview with Clive, so couldn't answer the phone at that time. He sang two songs for next week's show.

Thanks again - love Ali.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Ralphie
Date: 21 May 03 - 04:39 AM

Ali....
Congratulations from the BIG HOUSE in London town...
Maybe some kind soul can let me hear it one day....sure it was good though!!

Regards Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 21 May 03 - 08:18 AM

I've sent my email to Mike Shaft - assistant editor at GMR - and had a reply back from him. He thought the programme was excellent and thought that Ali was great.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Bernard
Date: 21 May 03 - 09:08 PM

Lots of people must have been listening - the 'ticket hotline' for Clive Gregson at the Railway tonight (Thursday 22nd) went mad!!

I'll reciprocate by plugging the programme tonight, and I'll ask people to write in with their support.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester!
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 26 May 03 - 07:28 AM

Don't forget to listen in tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7-00pm for an interview and songs from Clive Gregson.
BBC GMR 95.1FM and 104.6FM
Ring in after the show - 0161 228 2255
Email [e-mail]