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Roadkill on the radio

Not sure about 15 minutes and even less sure about fame, but tonight at 10pm GMT (Mon 28th November) BCFM - that's Bristol Community FM - is putting out an interview they did with me about cigar box guitars.

The program is called "A Cup of Tea and a piece of Cake" and is hosted by Dave Miles. More details are on their website. For those in the Bristol area (who have absolutely nothing better to do) the program is on 93.2fm. For those not near to Bristol but who are also without anything meaningful in their lives, you can download it afterwards from the website after it has been aired.

I don't know how good it will sound. I sent him some tracks and we did the interview on Skype. I also played some pieces during the Skype call and I understand that he may use some of those. I don't know how much it has been edited down or at what point in the program my bit appears. I was really nervous, especially during the playing bit, and I can't say I was very happy with my playing, Still, I did the best I could.

So, having said all that, Dave does play a very interesting selection of music, and it as more than likely that the other bits will be more interesting than my little segment. Still, it's not everyday that I get interviewed on a radio music program, so I thought I would blow my trumpet a little.

P.S. The Professor found this link to the live feed.

http://bcfm.org.uk/wp-content/themes/atahualpa353/player.php

Many thanks.

P.P.S. IT'S NOW HAPPENED. My bit started at about 39 minutes into the program. In fact Dave didn't edit much out at all. I hadn't realised how many times I mentioned Cigar Box Nation and I also got two mentions of my own website.

More P.S.s. Dan now has uploaded the interview to his web page here. Thanks Dan.

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on November 28, 2011 at 2:38am

i get first dibs on a autograph ;-)

but seriously , congrats . '-)

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Permalink Reply by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on November 28, 2011 at 2:59am

Thanks Pick and Wes.

I can't get BCFM here, so I will have to wait until they upload the program to find out just how cringeworthy it might be. Fingers crossed.

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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on November 28, 2011 at 3:21am

Hey, good stuff..well done!

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Permalink Reply by JUJU on November 28, 2011 at 3:25am

Nice one John i'll try and tune in and check it out - well done mate :)

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Permalink Reply by Uncle John on November 28, 2011 at 3:28am

Yup. Good for you, John and all of us. You are a good representative for us.

Go ahead and wear your trademark red plaid pants. It's radio.

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Permalink Reply by Slowpaw Steve T on November 28, 2011 at 4:11am

welll done John good opportunity to spread the word! (-:

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Permalink Reply by Stubby on November 28, 2011 at 4:41am

Congrats on the airplay, I'll be checking the website for the audio.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Lillo on November 28, 2011 at 4:49am

Very cool! It's good to get the word out and you will be a great representative.

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Permalink Reply by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on November 28, 2011 at 4:52am

Thanks John, Juju, Uncle John, Steve and Stubby.

I'm getting quite nervous even now, hoping he has cut out all the really duff bits and worrying if the fluffed bits in my playing are going to show. I hope he leaves in the mention of Cigar Box Nation (and also my website). I just hope it gets a few more people interested. I wish I was a better player though.