Stephen Walker RRR benefit concert #Melbourne #MS #ghost #radiostar #geekgirl

ghost

performing live:
DIRTY THREE
THE SKULL CAVE ALL STARS: DAVID BRIDIE, PETER LAWLER, GARY YOUNG AND PHIL WALES
…GARETH & DAN (THE DRONES)
DAVE GRANEY & THE LURID YELLOW MIST
RON S. PENO
SAND PEBBLES
MAX CRAWDADDY & RRR DJs
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES BY: ANDREW COATES & JAMES LEE (BLACK CAB), ROB CRAW (HUXTON CREEPERS), KERRI SIMPSON AND THE WOLFGRAMM SISTERS

Tickets on sale NOW via ticketmaster
or Ph 1300 11 10 11

On Monday 31 January Triple R broadcaster Stephen Walker will be celebrating 30 years of radio with an incredible line up of artists at the Forum Theatre. Honouring the Ghost who talks and offering live performances will be Dirty Three, the Skull Cave All Stars, Gareth & Dan from the Drones, Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist, Ron S. Peno, Sand Pebbles as well as Max Crawdaddy and RRR DJs.

Stephen Walker was Triple R’s Program Manager for 14 years and is in his thirtieth year as a volunteer broadcaster with the station. He was instrumental in shaping the sound of the station during the late 80s and 90s. His on air persona as the Ghost Who Talks in the Skull Cave every Friday between 4 to 7pm established a cult following over three decades. Skull Cave continues to be the one of the most popular programs on the community station’s grid, even moreso now that he has introduced the quiz and interacts with the listeners.

The Ghost is the thinking man’s music guru and beyond the wireless he is a regular internet blogger, contributor to The Age, Rolling Stone and street press publications. Walker has a crystalline mind and remains at the forefront when it comes to discovering new music. He has broad taste and embraces music which pushes the boundaries but continues to idolize Iggy Pop, Lux Interior and Leonard Cohen. He is a true musicologist and tastemaker. Stephen Walker has launched many radio and musical careers, He knows when to trust the energy.

Now it is time for us to give a little back to the Ghost. For the past 20 years Stephen Walker has been living with multiple sclerosis. He has become immobilized and is often stricken by pain. He resides just outside of Melbourne and it is a huge effort for him to go into the Triple R studios in East Brunswick every Friday afternoon. Friends of The Ghost have organised this special benefit concert to help raise funds for an expensive treatment available in Europe which will help him regain some independence and walk again.

A stellar line up of talent on Monday 31 January will come together at the Forum to benefit the Ghost. All proceeds from the show will go towards Stephen Walker’s medical treatment.

Joining the already stellar line up on the night will be the Skull Cave All Stars who will perform some of Stephen’s favorite songs, featuring David Bridie, Peter Lawler (Dr Pump), Gary Young and Phil Wales. They’ll be joined by special guests, Andrew Coates and James Lee from Black Cab, Rob Craw (the Huxton Creepers), Kerri Simpson and the Wolfgramm sisters.

As the Ghost says, “plant you now, dig you later.”

Those unable to attend can contribute to the cause via donations direct to Stephen Walker BSB: 063 002 Account: 1000 9630, or cheque or money order made out to Stephen Walker posted to Stephen Walker C/O Triple R, PO Box 2145, Brunswick East 3057 prior to 31st January 2011.

KEEP THE GHOST TALKING & GET HIM WALKING (AGAIN)

We love you ghost!!

Triple M to launch #AC/DC digital radio station

Austereo’s Triple M is launching digital radio station, High Voltage Radio, (MIX 94.5) featuring songs and content dedicated to Australian rock band AC/DC.

It will go to air for four weeks until the end of AC/DC’s national tour and will be broadcast on DAB+ and online at mix.com.au, High Voltage will be the fourth Digital Radio offering from Austereo and will air for four weeks until the end of AC/DC’s national tour.

AC/DC songs featured will include their big hits, lesser known tracks, live versions and archived Triple M interviews.

Capitalism, A Love Story. 3CR Fundraiser Movie Night

Fundraiser for DIY Arts Show on 3CR Community Radio

The DIY Arts Show on 3CR Community Radio presents a fun-draiser extravaganza. Light a fuse to your winter blues, get your cake out and get ready to break out, at an extra super sunday afternoon on August 9th at the Tote. Performing live are your pumpin’ punkin’ people of The Hatchets, the craptacular spectacular sounds of Suzanne Grae & the Katies (featuring the Sportsgirls), fuckin’ fun times with The Fuses, the foxy femcee Pash, box monstrous melodies of ExtraSupa, trash rappers Disco Vortex, and the one and only Henry.

Plus, by popular demand, a factory second screening of Anna ‘Katie Cherry Bomb’ Helme’s sweatshop smashing B(girl) grade short film, “M.C. G.F.C” starring select employees of Suzanne Grae + the Katies.

BBQ delights from barbie girls and voluptuos vegan cupcakes also available. Sunday August 9th from 5PM to 11PM.

$8 unwaged/$10 waged.

All proceeds to the DIY Arts Show on 3CR, tuning you into experimental arts and DIY sounds every thursday from 5 -6pm on 3CR 855am

*the Tote outer wall says only SUZANNE GREY but, despite rumours, Suzanne GRAE will not be performing a 6 hour acapella set.

5:00pm – 11:00pm
The Tote, 71 Johnston St
corner Johnston & Wellington Streets, Collingwood
Melbourne, Australia

Hooked on the Net?

The video game market is big business, worth around 2 billion dollars in Australia last year. The best games draw people into an exciting world where anything is possible; demons are slain, riches are made and worries about the real world left far behind. It’s great entertainment, but for a minority of players and net users who get hooked it can be a disaster. ‘Addicts’ deprived of computer access exhibit rage, distress and even violence. Should video game and internet ‘addiction’ be acknowledged as a recognised clinical condition? Pauline Newman’s documentary examines the scale and depth of this worldwide problem, and the drastic measures that some countries are employing to combat it.

Saturday 25th July 12pm
repeated Monday  27th July 7pm
Radio National

Interview with Garry Seven – Programs Manager of PBS 106.7FM

Geekgirl catches up with popular Melbourne radio personality Garry Seven – Program Manager of PBS 106.7FM.

Q. Tell me something about yourself I wouldn’t know or imagine by listening to you on-air.

A. I pluck my eyebrows and leave the toilet seat down at home – but I’m straight – go figure….

Q. I used to really enjoy your – Smokem if you Gotem show on Triple R. How has the transition been from an on-air presenter at RRR to being Programs Manager of PBS 106.7FM. Do  you miss being a cock rock jock?

A. I don’t think the RRR show was all cock rock …. Now I have the option to play a bit more of a variety (Jazz, world, country, blues, spoken word) that maybe I didn’t cover at RRR – it’s Thursdays 5-7pm so tune in and we’ll both find out what happens next…

Q. Do you present any shows for PBS? What exactly do you do?

A. My role as Program Manager is to look after all the people who make programs on air at present and anyone who might have a good idea for a program in the future.

I do host a show Thursdays 5-7pm called FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT – it’s a showcase for the many styles of music that gets played right across the PBS grid.

Q. Will public radio gain support or fade out with new technologies. What is the future of radio?

A. Video was supposed to kill the radio star so they say and yet radio is still here!

Community Radio will survive for sure- it has endured through the advent of TV, computers and other forms of entertainment already- it’s a place where you can not only enjoy and learn about music but it helps the community it serves with events and information ongoing.

Digital radio is not to be feared- it just means that more people globally will have access to PBS – which is a good thing.

Q. What does PBS offer that other stations don’t?

A. PBS has a focus on music- Music first and talk second. I believe we have a greater diversity of music than any other radio station around.

Q. In terms of getting on-air what kind of commitment do people need to have and how long is the average wait for a show.

A. To get a show you need training, a good idea, a deep love of music and a sense of commitment. It’s really up to each individual how much time they want to devote to it and therefore how quickly it may take to have a regular program.

Q. How does PBS intend to spend the monies raised from the radio festival and how will this impact on you as programs manager.

A. The money from the Radio Festival goes towards covering costs of the day to day running of the station…I may be able to get some more post it notes or new pens though…If I’m lucky.

Q. Who are five of your favourite bands and why?

A. Ok always a hard thing to choose just 5 but I’ll try…
5. James Brown – you always feel better after hearing the Godfather’s dynamite funk sound.
4. Hank Williams- the father of country music, one of the best songwriter’s of all time and a pioneer of song form and using simple lyrics to discuss the complicated human condition.
3. Mr. Bungle – Madness, death metal, circus music, beats and sweet melodies all rolled into one amazing band of near virtuosos. Not for the faint hearted but well worth the acquired taste.
2. The Beatles- No band travelled further or had more influence. From mop top pop to psychedelia and more. I can’t believe there was only four of them!
1. The King. John Lennon said “ Before Elvis, there was nothing” and whilst I’m not sure that is 100% correct..I think I can relate.

When I first heard Elvis as a small boy it was the most exciting music I had ever heard. Young Elvis was dangerous, older Elvis was sublime- that voice is the best!
Long live the King!

PBS Radio Festival – May 18 – 31
’30 Years on – more important than ever!’
03 8415 1067

Job Radio FM – Talent, fearing your boss and your wow factor

6 new shows in the stream.

1. JOB SEARCH GUY: 20 Facebook Apps for Your Job Search
Joe hosts an exclusive interview with Tawny Labrum of BINC, a professional headhunting organization, as she shares some of her favorite 20 Facebook Applications that can help your job search.

2. TOTAL PICTURE RADIO: Talent at Intuit
Welcome to an Inside Recruiting channel podcast on Total Picture Radio with Peter Clayton reporting from ERE Expo in San Diego, California.

3. TOTAL PICTURE RADIO: Are you too nice for your job?
Joining us today from St Petersburg, FL, is Mark Vickers, vice-president of research at i4cp.

4. SECRETS OF THE JOB HUNT: Advice for Older Workers

5. JOBACLE: The Working Podcast #88
Why fearing your boss is a recipe for career disaster. Learn how to fight the fear! Using Twitter to find a job. P

6. CAREER COMMUNIQUE: Whats Your Wow Factor?
Join Annemarie Cross and Keith Keller as they interview Colette D. Ellis from InStep Consulting LLC. Colette will show you how to leverage your strengths and “create a buzz”

Source and casts: Job Radio FM

Ballad of a Young Married Man by The Wildes

Here are four lads from Melbourne who share a common like for the realistic, darker end of music – Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Nick Cave. You get the idea. The marriage of country music and tales of loss, revenge and heartbreak aren’t new, but this album brings with it a refreshing glimpse into a wider casting of the net across the genre of country. Oh, there is one happier song about unrequited love on album.

Posted by Tim Ritchie – Album of the Week

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/breakfast/stories/2009/2545646.htm

URL: http://www.myspace.com/thewildesband

PBS 106.7 FM 2009 RADIO FESTIVAL…..18TH – 31ST MAY 2009 ~ 30 YEARS ON

In 2009, community radio station PBS 106.7FM celebrates 30 years of broadcasting under the theme of ’30 Years On – More Important Than Ever’, and 18th – 31st of May marks Radio Festival time, the pivotal fundraiser and primary membership drive for the station. 

On Wednesday 13th May the PBS 106.7FM 2009 Radio Festival ’30 Years On - More Important Than Ever’  will be officially launched with a live outside broadcast from 7pm at Transport Hotel, Federation Square, and bands performing live from the PBS studios in Collingwood in the afternoon. 

Members who sign up during the Radio Festival, are entered into an impressive prize draw, with nearly $50,000 worth of amazing prizes up for grabs, including The Grand Prize – a $10,000 travel package from Passport Travel. 

PBS thanks you for your support for the last 30 years and looks forward to broadcasting for the next 30 years and beyond. 

For more information tune into 106.7 FM or go to :  www.pbsfm.org.au 

If you never liked Billy Bob Thornton (The Cosmic Cowboy) you’ll like him less after seeing this!

Looking serious from the start of the interview with his band Box Masters during a CBC interview, Billy Bob Thornton made his annoyance known as he initially remained silent despite getting asked direct questions, later gave unenthusiastic answers, and then ended with an angry flash at his film background getting referred to. The host of the show Jian Ghomeshi spoke to RadarOnline.com about his now infamous exchange with Thornton.

“People that have seen the video think he’s an obstinate and pompous guy,” Ghomeshi said. “I didn’t think he was spaced out or drugged up. That’s not the impression that I got. It was morning- but from the get-go he was belligerent.”

Watch it at RadarOnline