The Eternal Breakfast Debate in a New Place

[alycidon]

Like you, I never listen to R3 before 0900- or much after that for that matter. I occasionally turn on EC to see how long it will take before a piece or performance is descrided as fantastic/marvellous/great/ superb etc etc etc, or, Variations on a Theme by- well you get the picture- is played. So far I don't think I've lasted beyond nine fifteen before I'm reaching for the "off" button.

You are eminently sensible, Harriet. For some reason I always turn on first thing (circa 0745 usually), and am gnashing my teeth within minutes. I don't know why I do it, probably a perverse side to my nature, or perhaps the compulsion to know just how awful it is going to be.

I rarely get to 0830 without a CD having won the day!

[french frank]

"..she has no idea if the Queeen listens to Radio 3.."

..another CBH item for you to rip to pieces!!

It sounds as if she was asked the stupid question and was just answering it! But this goes to show that the opening exclamation is best applied to all that follows. She is a not terribly prominent romantic novelist who has just published another novel and she gets a long promo in the Evening Standard to publicise the fact. Not every novelist gets that kind of treatment.

[Radio64]

Another one to ignore. Presenters are not that important.

So true.

[teamsaint]

I know many MB members listen to internet radio.

I listen to two in particuar.
Contemporary Classical from the USA, and UK Folk Radio.

Both play excellent music, and I would miss them both as a resource, and as entertainment/education/information sources.

However, Both play seamless music with no presentation at all, and listening to these formats is ceratinly a good way to appreciated what good presentation brings to radio.

[Radio64]

I know many MB members listen to internet radio.

... and listening to these formats is ceratinly a good way to appreciated what good presentation brings to radio.

ie. no presentation whatsoever?

[teamsaint]

ie. no presentation whatsoever?

not even Clemmie popping in for a chat !!

http://www.folkradio.co.uk/listen-options/

or

http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/directory.cgi?searchdesc=contemporary+classical

interestingly, Folk Radio UK has a usefully informative website.

[Radio64]

HAHA!..the thought of folkies having to grapple with all that technology!

These automatic stations really don't do it for me though .. there's nothing to moan about! (..except the lack of presenters).

[teamsaint]

HAHA!..the thought of folkies having to grapple with all that technology!

These automatic stations really don't do it for me though .. there's nothing to moan about! (..except the lack of presenters).

Folkist !!

anyway, your prejudices ( ) may lead you to miss out on entire genres such as

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folktronica

and tunes like this......

I think you will find that, in the field, Folktronica artistes run their kit on solar power, good vibes, and scrumpy.

[Radio64]

Folktronica....! I've heard it all now ..

For me folkies are still long haired, slightly unhygienic humans drinking out of pewter mugs and rolling their own .... I know. I've been there.

[teamsaint]

Folktronica....! I've heard it all now ..

For me folkies are still long haired, slightly unhygienic humans drinking out of pewter mugs and rolling their own .... I know. I've been there.

What a lovely picture you paint.

Board members of slightly longer standing than your good self, (no offence) will know to expect my "not to be missed" annual report from the Wickham festival (hot free showers available ) in a months time, which will take in the whole gamut of the whacky world of folk and roots, from Folktronica to australian novelty accapella singing ensembles.
A highlight of the board year.

[Radio64]

What a lovely picture you paint.

Board members of slightly longer standing than your good self, (no offence) ....

None taken.

Sort of pleased to see that the Sidmouth festival still exists!

..but we digress

[Serial_Apologist]

Folktronica....! I've heard it all now ..

For me folkies are still long haired, slightly unhygienic humans drinking out of pewter mugs and rolling their own .... I know. I've been there.

"No, you must be mistaken in thinking we've met before", I was told recently, "we'd never be seen at a jazz gig!"

[teamsaint]

"No, you must be mistaken in thinking we've met before", I was told recently, "we'd never be seen at a jazz gig!"

sensitive.

I would imagine the smoking ban, and the general decline of pipe smoking has hit the Jazz scene hard.
which would be sad.

looks I shall have to go online to source a pewter mug, and leave off the aluminium free deodorant if I am going to fit in this year at Wickham.

Right, better go and cancel that haircut booking........

[Radio64]

Some juicy Clemmy info found ...

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

well whatever juice she was on today did my head in ..... tweet reading oh!