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Radio Ga Ga

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:03:30 +0000

Here are some radio stations and shows that we think hit the spot

If you are into global roots and grooves there is a charming online broadcast that goes out every Tues between 7-9pm. You can listen to Gondwanasound live online at www.sheffieldlive.org or listen again by clicking here

If you prefer you music purely rock and can pick it up on your reception I can also recommend Neil Jones' sunday night rock show on Star 107.

African Essence is a great site for all you fans of err... African music and culture. There are interviews with artists, musicians and writers and the website has playlists, archives, updates and competitions. You can tune every Tues at 10pm and Weds at 5pm (UK times) on www.africaninternetradio.com

There must be something in the water around Sheffield because not only do they have the excellent Gondwanasound, but also the groove laden and totally excellent Africabeat. You can listen to it every Thursday between 7-9pm or as a podcast whenever you darn well please!

www.opfradio.co.uk is a internet station run for single parents and pupils by the Open Project Franchise for Expressive Arts. They broadcast for all musical tastes and also have a daily schools project.

100% Dolphin Friendly - Gig Pics

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:37:07 +0000

Here are some pics of the gig that I took. Send yours to info@tunatheday.com and I'll post 'em. From top to bottom and left to right - Murmur, Mackenzie Taylor and Official Secrets Act relax in the dressing room, the Willis' and the t-shirts, LizzySpit on stage

All Our Futures

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:01:37 +0000

Here are links to a couple of organisations that we are more than happy to support for reasons that don't need explaining.

The Marine Conservation Society

Green England

Don't leave it to others!

Music Mags

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:54:53 +0000

A monthly I get is The Word. It's packed with witty and considered jounalism from the likes of Mark Ellen, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Jim White and is an excellent mix of music, film, DVDs, books and gigs.

Best of all you get a terrific covermount CD with each issue.

To subscribe call 01795 592853 or visit www.wordmagazine.co.uk

The other one I subscribe to is Songlines.

If you are into folk, roots, fusion and other types of global music then it's a top read.

The covermount CD you get is worth the cost (which is very reasonable anyway) alone.

Carling Academy Oxford

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:05:13 +0000

The sadly defunt Zodiac on the Cowley Road Oxford has been transformed into The Carling Academy @ Oxford and has got some rather stonking acts coming up over the next few months including We Are Scientists, Calexico, Glen Tillbrook, Cara Dillon, Bellowhead and The Saw Doctors.

To book (without huge booking fees) go to We Got Tickets or call 0844 4772000

Jazz Cafe

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:14:12 +0000

The Jazz Cafe in Camden has a great line up over the next few months including Rachid Taha, Sharon Jones & The Dapkings, Spainish Harlem Orchestra, The Fatback Band, Salsa Celtica, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tinariwen, Lloyd Cole and The Average White Band.

For more info call 0870 060 3777 or CLICK HERE

Round At The Roundhouse

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:15:47 +0000

The Roundhouse in Camden has iconic status and staged some of the most memorable gigs on the 60's & 70's including one's by Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and The Who.

After closure in the 80's it's back bigger and better than before. Those appearing over the next few months include; Joan As Policewoman, British Sea Power and My Bloody Valentine.

Book Corner

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:05:02 +0000

This book is so apt I've decided to make it the official TunA read.

I'd recommend any music fan, of any age, with a sense of humour to get a copy 'coz you are bound to find yourself or somebody you know in it.

You can also read Tom Cox in The Times and Sunday Times (for those of you that have the time to read the papers) and I've added a link to Tom's site on My Space.

Order it for just £7.49 inc. p&p

Another I'd fully recommend is 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

Essential reading for album-files starting in the 50's and going through to (nearly) the present day.

Order it online for just £15.49 with FREE delivery