shows // Journeys
eclectic // worldmusic // themed // variedmusic
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| 20th March 2010 On The Iron Highway listen | |
| 13th March 2010 Funky listen | |
| 6th March 2010 Psychedelic, Baby! listen | |
| 20th February 2010 The Blues Had A Baby... listen | |
| older Journeys episodes | |
Like music? Like lots of different kinds of music? Come on a musical trip through many genres, styles and traditions with Journeys!
Suggest destinations and vote for the 'Weird But Wonderful' winner every week. Find out more than you ever wanted to know about a particular artist or tune in the 'Spotlight'.
Past shows have included; Funk, Rock, Old-School Rap, House, African, Classical, Indian (Bollywood), Proto-Punk, Psychedelic, Reggae & Dub, New Orleans Jazz & Funk, Blues, Soul and even a show based around songs with pretty colours in their name!
Each show is intended to be a subtle arc of discovery that allows listeners to take a refreshing dip in the shallows of genres, styles and artists that they might never otherwise have gone near. I may randomly give a little background and context to the tunes (depending on the theme and my mood), but it is definitely a music show and not intended as a documentary.
Relax, lay back, and let me take you somewhere...
news
the end of journeys
Hey folks,
So, I have been mulling it over for a few months now and I have decided that I am going to call a halt to Journeys - at least for the rest of this season.
To do the show properly takes up most of my free time at the moment and I am just not willing to give up every spare moment to getting it sorted out any more. The wee hiatus we had during the studio move has pretty much made my mind up for me - I've actually enjoyed not doing the show more than I was enjoying doing it!
Anyway, I may well end up back on Subcity's doorstep next year begging to do the show again, who knows!
Thanks to everyone who has tuned in over the last 3 years or so - especially regular listeners Gill, Ev, Rach and Maureen! Cheers to Jay Miles (Northern Music Collective) and Peter Howard (Rock'N'Roll Meltdown) for turning me on to Subcity in the first place.
A massive thanks and much kudos also goes to all the Subcity team; the hardy souls who keep the place running and make sure everything works pretty much as it should do - and all on a shoe-string budget. Thanks for the opportunity to do the show and continued success to all at Subcity!
Cheers for now folks,
Stuart
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Archived shows will continue to exist here:
Journeys Homepage @ Subcity Radio: http://www.subcity.org/shows/journeys
Audio madness will continue here:
Posted at 10:12, 29th April 2010
journeys update...
Hey folks,
The Subcity schedule is still not quite ready to go live again, following the temporary move out of the normal studio space.
Journeys will therefore remain 'on holiday' for at least another week.
In the meantime, ch-ch-ch-checkout the old shows here:
http://www.subcity.org/listenagain/journeys
Like a bit of Latin?
http://www.subcity.org/shows/journeys/513b9
How about some topical Tropicalia?
http://www.subcity.org/shows/journeys/a23b8
Or some homegrown stuff?
http://www.subcity.org/shows/journeys/4d552
Check out some other archived shows on the station:
The Northern Music Collective
http://www.subcity.org/shows/northernmusiccollective
Peter Howard's Rock 'N' Roll Meltdown
http://www.subcity.org/shows/rocknrollmeltdown
The Funky Cuts
http://www.subcity.org/shows/thefunkycuts
Soulful Allsorts
http://www.subcity.org/shows/soulfulallsorts/
And loads more...
http://www.subcity.org/listen/
Journeys may possibly be back on the 17th April 2010, 1-2 PM.
Cheers,
Stu
http://www.subcity.org Saturday 1-2 PM
Journeys Homepage @ Subcity Radio: http://www.subcity.org/shows/journeys
Posted at 23:16, 8th April 2010
on the iron highway - sat 20th march 1-2 pm
Journeys // 20.03.10 // On The Iron Highway
Hey folks,
This week's show is a genre-busting selection of train tunes. From songs about literal choo choos, to metaphorical stories of lost love, tales of adventure and misadventure, or just another dance craze; the train is a common theme in popular music.
I'll be playing a variety of examples from the worlds of funk, soul, pop, rock, reggae, electronica and whatever else I can fit in. Artists may well include the likes of Kraftwerk, The J.B.s, The Resident Filters, Dennis Brown, Chuck Berry and The Clash.
The Weird But Wonderful is a choice between a couple of ladies who forgot to turn up at the station:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcX1AC0HgyA&feature=related
1. Aretha Franklin - Walk On By
Classic. I don't really need to tell you anything about this one, do I? Dionne Warwick's original of this Bacharach & David belter is probably better known, but I love this version by the woman they call, 'The Queen Of Soul'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG8gcUfKrug
2. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walking
Another classic tune. Written and produced by pop maverick Lee Hazlewood, this track could be considered an accidental 'answer record' to Walk On By. Nancy sure won't be shedding no tears, no how.
To decide which one plays the show out, get in touch during the live broadcast: studio@subcity.org or text 'subcity' then your message to 07766 40 41 42.
Alternatively, you can check them out and email me back here.
Check out the Journeys MySpace for direct access to the Weird But Wonderful songs and videos, and extra musical content from last week's show (will update again after this show broadcasts), on the Music Player: http://www.myspace.com/journeysradioshow
If you are on Facebook you can join the 'Journeys Radio Show' group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51132174165
Journeys. It's a trip!
http://www.subcity.org Saturday 1-2 PM
Journeys Homepage @ Subcity Radio: http://www.subcity.org/shows/journeys
If you want to suggest a Journey get in touch!
Stu.
Posted at 22:22, 18th March 2010
journeys - funky - sat 13th march 2010 - 1-2 pm
Hey folks,
Journeys seems to be slowly progressing it's way through the decades at the moment, for some reason. In recent weeks we've had the Rock 'n' Roll of the 1950s, then the Psychedelic weirdness of the 1960s and now, this week, we will be enjoying some 1970s funk!
Expect to hear from the likes of Kool And The Gang, The Ohio Players, Slave, Parliament, Vicki Anderson, Lynn Collins, Amnesty and more.
This week's Weird But Wonderful contenders are a couple of recent releases that seek to relive the good ol' days, when music was 'real' and really funky:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAyWhrHig5U
1. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Genuine
A 2004 release on Brooklyn's excellent Daptone records, this is properly proper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCyIWGKjmUA&feature=related
2. Spanky Wilson & The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Don't Joke With a Hungry Man
This one is a 2006 release, on Tru-Thoughts in the UK, and features a genuine 60s soul legend in Spanky Wilson. This updating of her sound for the 21st Century by Quantic (Will Holland) works pretty darn well. (Bonus: check out her 1969 recording of Cream's 'Sunshine Of Your Love' for the best cover version ever! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC2Je89JhS8)
To decide which one plays the show out, get in touch during the live broadcast: studio@subcity.org or text 'subcity' then your message to 07766 40 41 42.
Check out the Journeys MySpace for direct access to the Weird But Wonderful songs and videos, and extra musical content from last week's show (will update again after this show broadcasts), on the Music Player: http://www.myspace.com/journeysradioshow
If you are on Facebook you can join the 'Journeys Radio Show' group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51132174165
Journeys. It's a trip!
http://www.subcity.org Saturday 1-2 PM
Journeys Homepage @ Subcity Radio: http://www.subcity.org/shows/journeys
If you want to suggest a Journey get in touch!
Stu.
Posted at 21:56, 11th March 2010