Luke Sperry
Muddy Waters? Howlin' Wolf? Do these names mean anything to you? If so, check out 'Blues Before Sunrise'.
Presented by Castledown Radio's very own resident bluesman Luke Sperry, listeners are treated to a selection of tracks; hand-picked from Luke's vast collection. You'll hear anything from the White Stripes and Rolling Stones to Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson, with a touch of soul thrown in for good measure!
You can hear 'Blues Before Sunrise' every Tuesday from 8-9pm (repeated Wednesday at 2am).
Send e-mail to Luke by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Vanessa Stone
Monday... What a drag - right? ..... Wrong!
Now you can get your rocks off at the start of the week with the likes of The Vines, Kaiser Chiefs, The Automatic and even Guns 'n' Roses.
Tune in Monday nights from 8-9pm (repeated Tuesday 2am) to hear the best in alternative and classic rock with Vanessa Stone's 'Rockin' Indie Anthems'. Vanessa also showcases live rarities and hard to find classics with the 'Exclusive Track'.
Saturdays will never be the same again after listening to "Saturday with Vanessa Stone", from 10am-1pm, with the best in celebrity gossip and "Guess the Year".
Send e-mail to Vanessa by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Rick Young
As well as presenting the morning show, Rick carries out volunteer work behind-the-scenes in production and editing, writing articles for the Castledown Radio website and training new volunteers. He also heads up 'New Music Project' and gets out-and-about with the 'Really Red Radio Roadshow'.
Rick also presents his own show as a volunteer that focuses on the edgier side of music called 'Off The Wall' - a mix of the best new music, classic soul, old-school hip-hop and out and out rock 'n' roll.
Catch the show every Friday from 8-9pm (repeated Saturday 2am). To contact Rick e-mail by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047.
Marc Denton
Rap and hip-hop fans are in for a treat at weekends on Castledown Radio.
Marc Denton presents some of the 'phattest' beats and rhymes in 'Strictly Hip-Hop'. From Public Enemy and The Sugarhill Gang to Dr. Dre and 2Pac, you will hear only the best tunes of the old-school and the new. As the man himself says "Keep it locked down - 104.7 on your FM dial!"
Catch the show from 8-9pm on Saturday evenings (repeated Sunday 2am).
You can e-mail Marc by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Helen Taylor
If you are a chart music enthusiast you may like to tune in to Helen's show on Castledown Radio for the new entries, climbers, non-movers and the top-ten rundown of the UK chart! Delivered in Helen's unique style she also steps back in time with the 'Retro Moment', plus tracks from the 'Featured chart' which is different every week - it could be 'Rnb', dance or the rock chart.
Listen to 'Helen's Chart Rundown' - Thursdays 8-9pm and Saturdays 6-7pm (repeated Friday 2am and Sunday at 12 midnight).
Helen also presents the "Mid Morning magazine", Monday to Friday 10am-12noon, with lot's of gossip and local information presented in a fun and informative show.
You can e-mail Helen by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
John Sparrow
John Sparrow has joined the Castledown Radio team, presenting shows when he is not busy travelling the world with the day job!
You can listen to John every Saturday morning from 8-10am, when he presents "Wake up with John Sparrow", starting your day with all the latest local news and information, and the best music.
John was a mobile DJ in the late 70's/early 80's and has a wide ranging musical taste. He fills in from time to time on the Morning Show and Drive Time slots, as well as helping out with the 'Really Red Radio Roadshow' and other technical "stuff" as required!
If you see John around the villages say "Hi" - he might even play you a request on air!
You can e-mail John by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Shane Graham
Shane's a technical manager for a Facilities Management company, so he gets to wear a suit by day and saves his jeans and scruff's for the weekend. His musical favourites include Queen and Robbie Williams, and he likes old comedy films, and hates miserable people!
Shane would love to work in the music/photography world or be in show business, he enjoys entertaining people and having a laugh.
You can hear Shane every Monday from 4-6pm on the Drive Show and from time to time covering other shows.
You can e-mail Shane by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Chris Walker
Like the sound of jazz, from old 1920's crackling records to the latest generation of jazz players on mp3? Well Chris Walkers your man, what he does not know about jazz is not worth knowing!
Chris was born in 1939 and took up playing clarinet at the age of 15. After leaving school he played regularly around the London jazz scene, as a member of The Freddy Shaw Jazzmen, before becoming a professional musician with The London City Stompers and, later, with the Mike Daniels Big Band and Colin Kingwell’s Jazz Bandits.
Chris is kept very busy organising jazz events all round the south, and his weekly show includes an extensive jazz gig guide, for fans of the music. He also produces and presents a complete jazz diary for the area which can be found on the Internet at www.jazzdates.co.uk
You can hear The Jazz Show with Chris Walker every Sunday from 7-8pm.
Send e-mail to Chris by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Haydn Cragg
Haydn Cragg has joined Castledown Radio to present his own brand of rock and disco music, which you can hear on Thursday nights. Having lived in Germany and Cyprus and worked as a DJ and Karaoke presenter Haydn's "claim to fame " is that he heard our Station Manager Baz Reilly on the radio when Baz worked on BFBS!
Haydn has a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's award and a Sport Leadership Level 1 award, and would like to work in radio full time, or maybe someday become a secret agent.
You can hear Haydn every Thursday from 6-8pm with his show "Back to the Future".
You can e-mail Haydn by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Pete Ellement
Pete was born in Bournemouth and went to the local school where he studied violin for nearly 5 years, being ejected from the class for attempting to imitate Stephene Grappelli with 3 other members of the class.
While working for Post Office Telephones in 1968 he joined with 4 other members of staff to form the Post Office Rhythm Club.
He now co-organizes the Bournemouth Big Band Enthusiasts, Bournemouth Easy Listening Society and Kinson Rhythm and Swing which is a continuation of the Post Office Rhythm Club.
If you like the Big Band sound don't forget to listen to Pete's Big Band Show on Sunday's from 6-7pm.
You can e-mail Pete by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Lynne Mayo
Lynne is still a midwife, but now just doing occasional shifts at Andover Birth Centre, and teaching Ante Natal classes,--- no more ‘on calls’!
Retirement has given her a chance to become involved with the radio and enjoy doing something completely different.
Lynne is now presenting ‘Good Afternoon’—a miscellany of music, chat, and memories.....
Any type of music that brings back a memorable occasion, or event, can be celebrated every Tuesday afternoon-from 2-4pm. Just send all requests, with the stories, and we can share them—and don’t forget the birthdays.
There is also a Chairobics session, a word brain teaser, plus local events and chat.
You can e-mail Lynne by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Sue Vallis
Many of you may know Sue as the manager of the Castledown Sports Centre, which is situated right next to the Castledown Radio Media Centre. In her spare time Sue has been busy creating a new show for you all, 'Sue's Soothing Sounds'.
If, after a hectic week, you like to wind down with some soothing music and a gentle voice, then tune in to Castledown Radio on Sunday evenings from 8-9pm.
Listen to a mix of classical, vocal and easy-listening chill-out music. 'Sue’s Soothing Sounds' is one hour of complete relaxation – dedicated to you.
As Sue says in her own words, ‘Remember the time, remember the station…remember me’
You can e-mail Sue with requests by clicking here or telephone 01264 841047
Other volunteers are working on shows and will be added as they come on stream - keep coming back!
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