Yet another yummy sounding show packed with great music, all to round off a really sunny spring week. An if that wasn’t enough, the show was excited even more by my special guest.
Twofers this morning came from the 80’s as we splashed out on two tracks from Visage – ‘Fade To Grey’ and ‘Mind of a toy…… As we had the joy of speaking with the flamboyant 80’s Pop music icon, Steve Strange, who regaled us with tales and excitement over his busy career and in particular his new music project Detroit Starrzz……..
Steve Strange
Rob Chats with Steve Strange – {LISTEN AGAIN}:[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Steve-Strange-chat.mp3|titles=Steve Strange chat]
My Comedy show picks for this week……
Bill Bailey — ‘Work in Progess’ show – 29th Mar 2012 • Leicester Square Theatre
Join Bill Bailey for a special ‘work in progress’ show at the Leicester Square Theatre, as he tests out some brand new material on a captive audience.
Sarah Millican: Thoroughly Modern Millican – 30th – 31st Mar 2012 • Hammersmith Apollo
Sarah Millican is back on the road with a brand-new show. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a treadmill, or how to eat party food without going to a party, then fret no more! Because “Thoroughly Modern Millican”
Michael McIntyre — Work In Progress – 30th & 31st Mar 2012 • Leicester Square Theatre
Michael McIntyre is one of the biggest names in comedy and his witty commentary on everyday life has made him a huge star. You can catch him when he plays a “work in progress” show at the Leicester Square Theatre.
My music pick for this week;
| Sat 24 Mar |
Nero – O2 Academy Brixton, LondonNero is two producers Dan Stephens and Joe Ray, and vocalist Alana. Like Magnetic Man, Chase and Status and Sub Focus, Nero have found crossover success with a big room sound which merges drum ‘n’ bass and dubstep with elements of ‘Nineties commercial house and trance. |
| Thu 29 Mar |
Paul McCartney – Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe Beatles legend Paul McCartney returns to perform all of his famous hits and 60s classics on the big stage. |
| Fri 30 Mar |
The Rifles – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, LondonEnglish five-piece indie band from Walthamstow with distinctly home-grown influences such as The Clash, Jam and The Beatles. |
| Fri 30 Mar |
The Twang – O2 Academy Islington, LondonThe Twang are a Birmingham five-piece indie band. they are considered to be one of the most exciting and popular indie bands in the UK. |
