Music

Music from the 80’s and 90’s with DJ Goosey – on the first Saturday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4pm. And Brilliant Takeover with Goosey and Tracey Hanby  – on the second Saturday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4pm.  

When the players begin to play – that’s when the magic happens.                                                                              

    Here is a sample of the Music Programme Proposals that we have received since February 2002. There’s more to come as we classify the stack of proposals and figure out where they belong. In the meantime, this is what we have – most of these programmes did get their place in the schedule, others never made it past the ‘good idea at the time’ stage. If you want to add your name to Dundalk FM’s list of community broadcasters then call in to our Programme and Technical meetings which are open to everybody and are on the first Tuesday of the month at the station starting at 5pm. 60’s Back to the Sixties 30/03/08 Tom Gernon For everyone who likes music from the Sixties.  The show will engage the audience through phone requests, phone ins, guest interviews and voxpops, playing a range of 60’s material including A sides, B sides, and album tracks.  Also includes songs that didn’t make the charts. The Jimmy Dave Show 08/09/02 Jimmy Dawe This show appeals to a wide ranging audience.  The show covered local events and music from the 60’s up to the 90’s, including classic swing and big band country.   80’s 80’s Music Show 25/02/05 Neil Ross For anyone with an interest in 80’s music, featuring music from different years down through 80’s and also features some sports news from each year in question. African Afro-Jist 01/05/02 Abimbola Joseph Osobe The show is aiming for an audience of people who like African music of all different age groups.  Features of the show are some English and pure African tunes. Music from East Africa Today 10/02/11 Mohammed Babkar For an audience with an interest in African music, for all age groups.  The show features interviews with guests who have a special interest in East African music. Alternative First Cut 15/08/07 David Manning For the young and not so very young.  The show features a segment on new bands, new demos etc.  The show also takes a look at new bands just started, rehearsals and gigs, copyright etc. Get Ready to Witness 01/06/02 Helen Lavelle For Witness fans, ticket holders and non-ticket holders.  Covering acts that played Witness, speak about the acts, music from various acts playing at the weekend. Music from bands such as Basement Jaxx, Oasis, The Hives, The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Cornelius, No Doubt, Green Day, The Foo Fighters, Badly Drawn Boy, and lesser knowing acts. Mix-tape Mondays 06/06/08 Darren Mackin For the ages of 14 to 40.  The audience will be engaged by text in’s, requests, and interviews from local bands. Featuring new bands plus interviews, live performances, gig news, film reviews, playing of local band demos. The show will be made up of 70% music and 30% speech. No Requests 15/02/10 Intended audiences, from age 15 and over.  Special interest music and popular culture. The show engages the audience through a discussion of theme and the show explores the impact music has socially and the various depths of emotional response derived from songs. Topics/issues covered socio-political and human emotion. Punk and Disorderly 01/04/13 Shane Tipping The show appeals to all music lovers aged from 16 to 80. The show covers all things punk from band reviews, to upcoming gigs, album and single reviews. Plus interviews with bands that are coming to town. Planet of Sound 01/05/02 Adam Matthews Anyone with a genuine taste in music, who won’t settle for what is being given in the charts.  People who feel they are obliged to go in search of a new music to satisfy their addiction. Covering local gigs, fundraisers, etc. (mainly, local entertainment) *alternative music*.  Music from artists such as The Pixies, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Joy Division, Echo and the Bunnymen, The White Stripes, local band demo’s, The Strokes, The Hives, Teardrop Explodes, Jeff Buckley, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground, The Smiths. Rock in Hindsight 20/01/09 Daire McAnallen and Gary Conlon For males aged between the ages of 15 to 45 with an interest in rock music, particularly from the late 1980’s onwards. The show features a guest with a special interest and knowledge of each year that is covered during the show. Rocking the Suburbs 01/05/02 Gavin Dullaghan For males and females between the age of 13 yrs to 25 yrs. Show will feature local band interviews, up and coming concerts, skate parks and extreme sports and other issues. Music from bands such as Nirvana, the Smashing Pumpkins, The Foo Fighters, Ben Folds, Muse, Radiohead & The Hives. Soundscape 01/06/02 Ronan Rafferty For 20 yrs to 40 yrs.  Tracks from Kruder & Dorfmeister, Nick Drake, Tom Waits, Tortoise, A Silver MT, Zion, Two Lone Swordsmen, Mogwai, Stereolab, Aphex Twin, Square Pusher, PJ Cam, Boards of Canada. Storm The Orchard 27/03/14 Danny O’Hanlon For fans of rock music and comedy.  The show features a mix of music new and old, as well as some radio appropriate comedic elements and sketches. The Drop 30/08/10 Niamh Kirk The show is aimed at an audience ranging from 16 – 35 and will engage the listeners through texts in, social networks, email, websites, competitions and requests.  Issues/topics covered include all things electronic and interviews with local artists, local and nationally released music and international acts playing in the local area.  Community groups will be brought in on a show. White Noise 17/08/02 For people with a wide range of musical taste. What’s happening around the town, and coverage of up and coming gigs.  Music from Primal Scream, Pink Floyd and Sonic Sounds. Who Shot J.R.? 25/02/02 John Ryan International and local Rock Music, local gigs, plus music news and national concerts. Music tracks from Rock, Metal, Alternative, Indie, Grunge and local bands.   Americana Americana Highway 11/05/02 John Cotter The target audience of this show was anybody interested in the origins of current music. The show traces music origins from the 20’s the whole way up to the 90’s. The show covers music ranging from bluegrass, country, folk to traditional music. American