Music on the Morning Show: Recent Episodes
Raglan Community Radio
Amy joins us in studio to talk about her new music, new studio space and singing bowls while also trying Aaron out for a Parabola West style crown
Naomi from Cornerstone Roots joins us ahead of the Raglan Community Radio 30th Anniversary show this Friday to talk about the early days of Cornerstone Roots, their unexpected popularity in Eastern Europe and plans for some new music in the next year or so.
The Old School is hosting Ash Sales with Darz Keefe for an evening of soaring soundscapes, psychedelic trance beats and live looping this Saturday evening..
Beth calls into the studio to talk about hew new EP, her gig in the Raglan and how things have been falling into place for her at the start of her music career
We talk to James Ray ahead of his performance at the Raglan Country and Blues Festival this weekend - get a few stories from his career performing with the likes of Bob Dylan before coming to New Zealand and building a country music career in this country
Raglan Country and Blues Festival organisers, Dave Maybee, Ray Diprose and Teresa Michels are in studio to give us the latest updates on the festival and to look at the great line-up they've got organised. We also have a listen to music from The Trenwiths who are one of the many acts performing over Labour Weekend.
We talk to Joydah about connection and healing through music ahead of her You Are Medicine Album tour gig tonight at the Old School. We also play a couple of tracks off the album and showcase her amazing voice.
We talk to frontman Yaw Asumadu about the show, plus we hear about his life in music, starting as a boy in Ghana, travelling the world and moving to New Zealand.
Going Surfing Ruapuke is the new single from Bruci who's in studio to play some music live and talk about the new single, forthcoming album and plans for a summer tour.
Luna joins us to talk about her single "God Only Knows" and her journey from a 12 year old performing at Whaingaroa Talent Factory to being in demand as a musician at venues around our community at age 16. Luna is joined by her supporting musician Valentine Kunzler and we give the new single a play as well
Why is the band called Menzies and what sort of show are they going to put on? We talk to Chris from the band about the band and take a listen to their track Hugh & Julia
The winter tour of Aussie surf punk band the Beddy Rays sees them visiting the four main centres Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Raglan - with support from Double Parked
Local Musician Alex Carter has a new project with his Saad Maan EP released over the weekend. We have a chat and get some insight into his combination of lo-fi vibes and modern technology
Lily, Josh and Waiariki are in studio to talk about their hopes at the Waikato Rockquest Finals, their new song due out in a week and also plans for a new EP
Nikau Te Huki joins us to talk about the upcoming gig, his new album and why he makes music
Summer, Star, Jasmine and Manoa are about to play in the Waikato Regional Rockquest finals so we've invited them to the studio to talk about the band and their music
We talk to lead singer Daniel about the gig, who the support acts are, what the new EP, Unworthy Boys, is all about and where he wants to take the band in the next year or so
Mike Harding is bringing together 40 years of folk music to weave a story about music and his own classic kiwi upbringing
Sam joins us to talk about his new musical incarnation Muskateer and the back-story behind thw collwction of songs.
Guitarist Jacob is on the line to tell us about their takeover of The Yard space on Saturday with other Gray Space bands Castle Garden and Liquid Nails for a night of garage, surf, punk, psychedelic, rock and thrash.
The Brazen Festival is going on the road this year with Raglan been the first stop. Sarah aka Mamadafunk is on the line to tell us all about the event organised by herself and Amandamania - with local performers SoulTi, Jayna Haze and Veronica
Reiki's track All I Need is rising up the charts and he's putting on a show at the Yard to celebrate it's release this Friday. We talk to him about how the track came together, how much his parent's band Cornerstone Roots influenced his music and what the future holds for him.
How to pronounce the band name, who's the support act and why the internet keeps insisting they're a fiercely independent band - we answer these questions and more ahead of the RVMES (pronounced rooms) gig on Saturday
Globe-trotting musician Blair Jollands has returned to New Zealand for a tour - we catch up with him ahead of his show at The Yard and talk about his experienced playing with the big names, starting a career in sound design for the movie and TV industry and we also take in one of his tracks; Burning Man
We catch up with Frankie about her music, moving out of home to pursue a career and her experience at Girl's Rock
Bonnie and Nathan from White Chapel Jak join us ahead of their gig at the Harbourview Hotel to tell us about the band, the music and the good times they're promising for Easter Saturday
With the Timezones EP out last week we get Muroki on the line to talk about the new music and what inspired it, his plans for the future and how much his life has changed since growing up in Raglan.
A fundraiser at the Yard Thursday will see Soulti, Greta O'Leary and Kyla Greening playing to support To The Front a holiday program for girls and rainbow youth interested in music performance. We talk to Lora Thomson and Ruth Power who are organising the event.
Matt Kambic and Vick Greetis are also playing at this month's live and local as the organisers take the chance to get Greta on the bill while she's in Raglan for a few months
Nicky talks music - right from his first gig at age 6 through to tomorrow nights gig at the Old School
Organiser of the Live & Local series, Penni is in studio to talk about how the series is going, who's on this Friday night and the wide range of performers they showcase
The Scout Hall will be hosting an independent exhibition by four artists which Caleb talks about
Ahead of their gig at the Old School, Holly from Dolly and the Hooves comes into the studio for a chat
The Mandala event is happening at the Old School this weekend and Sitar player Lester Silver is in the studio to play the sitar, tell us about the event and also about his journey learning this unique instrument
WTF Mentor Tukana joins us in studio to talk about the mentor sessions completed this week plus we hear about her journey as a musician
We talk to Theia who is bringing her Te Reo musical project Te Kaahu to The Yard this weekend
Ruth, Kane and Sam are in the studio to talk about their bands's new single Sideways, and their forthcoming EP.
Bruci's here to play for us in between a chat about the music, busking, his new album and the upcoming gig at the Old School
Heneka will be at the Old School this Sunday with a totally unique musical experience after making an album based on bird sounds
Arahi is bringing his baby grand piano on tour and will be stopping off at the Yard for his first visit to Raglan this Friday.