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January 2021
Issue 1
Northern Ireland’s
jamie
donnelly
Singer/Songwriter
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This Issue contents
January 2021
Northern Ireland’s Jamie Donnelly............................................. 4
Published by
Radiodowntown.ca Publisher’s Notes - John K.......................................................... 5
Talk to Us Playing guitar in Jacksonville Forida - James Walsh............... 6
Publisher & DJ
John K
An Act of Kindness - KC Darlin................................................... 8
jkrdt@radiodowntown.ca
Program Director - KC Darlin...................................................... 9
Program Director & DJ
KC Darlin It Runs in The Family - Rob Atkins........................................... 10
kcdarlin@radiodowntown.ca
Contributors
Helena Mace - Singer/Song Writer/Presenter...........................11
Tim Board
Helena Mace Ellinor Springstrike - New Artist Feature................................. 12
James Walsh
KC Darlin Beth Williams - Singer/Song Writer/Presenter......................... 13
Joe Madigan
Beth Williams
Rob Atkins
Do you have the right colour?................................................... 14
John K
Tim Board - Presnter.................................................................. 15
Joe Madigan - Presenter ........................................................... 16
The Perfect
Great Radio Shows.................................................................... 17
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the Publisher of Radiodowntown.ca Jamie Donnelly is a 20 year old singer/ musician from Strabane, Co. Tyrone. Jamie
Online Magazine. The advertiser agrees
that the publisher shall not be liable is currently studying BMus music at Queen’s University Belfast and has always had
for damages arising out of errors in a huge interest in music as long as she can remember, having many influences in
advertisements beyond the amount paid
for the advertisement, and their shall the country scene such as Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Dolly Parton and of course the
be no liability for non-insertion of any queen of country herself Philomena Begley. Jamie released her first album called
advertisement beyond the amount paid
for such advertisement. ‘Together you and I’ in 2017 featuring 5 cover songs with genres ranging from pop
Articles and submission may not rock to country and she has also released a number of singles since then such as
reflect the views of Radiodowntown.
ca Online Magazine Copyright ©2021 ‘Drinking with Dolly’ and ‘Catfish John’. Jamie is presently working towards her
Radiodowntown.ca second album which will be a 12 track country album and will be released within the
www.radiodowntown.ca
coming months.
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Northern Ireland’s
jamiedonnelly
jamiedonnelly Publisher’s Notes
Singer/Songwriter Welcome to the first edition of Radiodowntown.ca online.
Boy, is it time for good news er’ what? If you want to watch
Jamie Donnelly is a 20 year old singer/musician the news turn on your TV. If you want to read the news, pick up
from Strabane, Co. Tyrone. She is a current student
the newspaper if you can find one these days or tune in to your
at Queen’s University Belfast studying BMus Music.
favourite news heavy radio station. All those sources are great the
She is no stranger to the stage as she has news, they keep you up to date with all the current events, locally,
performed in theatres from a young age, taking part nationally and globally.
in local productions, musicals and concerts. Her
first ever public performance was in the An Grianan
Now, if you finished getting all the news whether its good or bad,
theatre in letterkenny at the age of 9 accompanied it’s time you sat down in front of your computer and enjoy something
by the group Kintra. that is good to read while listening to some of the best music ever
made.
She is trained in musical theatre, having achieved
grades 2-8 and her DipLCM diploma in performance Our plan is to give you a little insight of the Web Radio biz, new
by the age of 15. She is also a guitarist and violinist, artists on the rise, familiar artists of the past, whats going on in the
having achieved up to grade 7 in violin with Trinity music scene and simply lots of GODD NEWS for a change. I think
College London. John K we all need that right now.
She has played in many bars and restaurants as CEO and Radio Presenter This publication will be available online at the first of every month
well as singing at many weddings ceremonies and on our web site https://radiodowntown.ca.
receptions across the country. We are looking for your stories, your input, wow even a recipe. If
She has been backed by bands such as the Ryan you know of a local musical event let us know, we would love to
turner band, Keltic storm and Country Harmony publish it.
and has shared the stage with major Irish country We are always looking for talent to be part of our 30 minute feature
singers such as Mike Denver, Johny Brady, Michael programme called the Perfect Note where we feature an artist and
English, Susan Mc Cann and many more. She
their music along with a skype interview. This programme is hosted
has sang at many festivals such as Dergfest and
sang on the BBC children and need radio show
by myself John K and our Program Director KC Darlin. If you want
November 2019. to be part of this feature or know someone who might contact us
here at the station.
In the past she has taken part in The Birds Nest
‘Sounds like Country’ competition having reached At Radiodowntown.ca we play what we call “The Perfect Music
its final in 2 occasions. Mix 24/7”. Our broadcast is global and our listeners are growing
every day. Our radio presenters are from Canada, United Kingdom,
She released her debut album ‘Together you and
and the United Sates. Check out our web site for show times and
I’ at the tender age of 16, featuring 5 cover songs
genres.
from different genres. She had her album launch at
Killeter Fair supported by The Senators band. Its become more evident that people are streaming more on TV
and their computer to both Video and music. The internet has
Jamie has released singles since, such as
‘Drinking with Dolly’ and ‘Catfish John’. Her single
enabled Radio Prenters like myself and others to reach a wider
‘Soapbox’ reached number one in the Irish Country audience than ever before. We have listed our station to many
Music Charts within hours of its release and her platforms around the world with streaming radio companies. Over
music is getting world wide radio play. 12 platforms now and counting. Even with a data plan on your
mobile phones and tablets we are also available in vehicles.
She is currently working on her newest album ‘The
Country in Me’ which is a 12 piece album, featuring Take the time to listen when you get a chance by simply going to
a mixture of cover and original tracks. our web site whether on your computer, Laptop, tablet or phone, I
know you will enjoy it.
Publisher’s note: We had the extreme pleasure of
an interview with Jamie not too long ago and found Again, welcome to our online magazine and we hope to bring you
her to be as delightful personnelly as her voice the very best we can in content in the coming months. Please stay
when she sings. Download her music and visit her safe and enjoy!
website at: https://jamiedonnellymusic.com John K.
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Playing Guitar live music.” It is another opportunity to study the national for a really long extension cord so we could plug in.
touring artists up really close and/or talk to resident (smiles)” It worked.
musicians, the Rachel Warfield Band members, after
in Jacksonville, Florida
the show. Ask the guitar player and sound guy anything Also notable is Country Rocker Gram Parsons, who
about equipment used, or setup and breakdown. One of was simultaneously in The Byrds and The Flying Burrito
the best kept secrets of the Jacksonville music scene, Brothers. He taught The Rolling Stones Keith Richards
and from a musicians POV, “it’s the place you always how to play country rock style music on the Guitar. And
by James Walsh wanted to play at! https://www.boldcitybrewery.com the new Golden Era is not yet over in 2015 thanks to
artists like Susan Tedeschi, and her husband, Derek
6. Brewster’s is now part of Live Nation. We are Trucks, both of Tedeschi Trucks Band.
James Walsh waiting for grand re-opening. In the past this was a very
Singer/songwriter approachable gig if there ever was one in Jax. Sporting 4 Derek Trucks was a member of the Allman Brothers
Radio Presenter at Radiodowntown.ca Live Venues it just sings with good times. Located in the for a few years while serving an apprenticeship with the
vicinity of the Town and Country Mall in Arlington area Allmans, and Eric Clapton.
Jacksonville, Florida, a beach town on the Atlantic coast just drop in. Everyone is welcome, so your folky style set east of downtown. Go Big Entertainment book the Vans
of North Florida, is the Birthplace of Southern Rock, and can be booked. Says local regular Jenna Richey: “The Warped Tour here. If you ever thought that you want to Local startup heroes like Outside Edge Band use Within
a great city to be a guitar player. Jacksonville, or “Jax” as best hole-in-the-wall you’ve ever been to. The first time I play the Warped Tour in Jax this is for you. Go there to Studios Recording Studio, whose goal is to help novice
it is known locally, has rich Music roots, origins of Jam ever came to Shantytown it was filled with smoke, there’s get a feel for what is expected of your band. Most local artists and professionals with “polishing dreams and to
Band Culture and a diverse live downtown Music scene, country music playing and there were kids in the corner bands will show up and play after competing in early build a greater music community here in Jacksonville, FL.
which includes, local and national artists, Southern Rock, doing ‘Shoe boats’. “Call (904) 798-8222 rounds, a few great live bands play the finals, and the “ Outer Edge Guitarist/ founder Collin Edge and Singer
Indie, Underground, Country Western/Cross-Over Rock, excitement is in the air every July on the stage. Both Jason Pulley cite Nirvana, Foo Fighters, The Beatles,
Christian Rock, Hip Hop and Punk. 3. Jack Rabbits Live is an edgy experiment by the Ernie Ball and the Entertainment Workshop sponsor the Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains as influences.
owners and friends who recall the Burro Bar and the old event, and beginning and
Due in part to Lynyrd Skynryd’s over 40-year Southern London Bridge Pub. Music is on every night. This is a intermediate Guitarists will North Florida Booking
Rock legacy, Jax natives encourage guitar playing, and cool place to see and meet new bands. Young Guitar benefit big time from the Agent and band Manager
original songwriting regardless of age or skill level. For Players will find craft beer and eclectic art by the gang Workshops. Lulu Bennett introduces
those who want to jam and get a start in town, the Wild of 9 friends, who are Veteran Pub Owners, Baristas new artists and helps them
Wing Café in the Tinseltown area has open mic night on and Clothing Designers collectively participating in this http://www.livenation.com/ by inviting them to her
Thursdays with a full backing band. Garey Lucas, who cool vibe. Simply submit your music to be accepted to www.vanswarpedtour.com home-style family BBQ jam
also works at Guitar Center in Orange Park, runs this gig, the downtown fun, and set up and play. They have tech www.ernieball.com sessions, and invites them
and he says, “the goal is to have fun, hone your chops, meets, live music, and a growing bunch of regulars – to observe and play at
and play, play play!” For seasoned local talent, Metro all aspiring artists are networking here! Local bands are 7. Blue Jays Listening regional outdoor concerts.
Jacksonville recommends the premier yet rootsy Surfer encouraged to register. www.jackrabbitslive.com Room is a wonderful place This is a comfortable way
The Bar Live concert venue, the popular 1904 Club, the to see a band work their to fit in, and not a bad way
hipster locale Blue Jay Listening Room, popular dive 4. 1904 Music Hall was voted one of the Top Music set. They are re- opening to begin your career.
bar Shantytown Pubz, the intimate and grungy Jack Venues in Florida. Guitar players would do well to to 50% capacity. Says the
Rabbits and the multi-faceted Brewster’s. Discover these frequent this hot spot not far from the beach. Tedeshi owner Cara : “I cannot It’s a good idea to make
Jacksonville venues: Trucks played here, and their After Party is famous thank you enough, my Blue the rounds and connect
for extended jams. If you love music, this is it! It’s for: Jay family, for hanging in with other like-minded
1. Surfer The Bar, in Jacksonville Beach, attracts “Finding those moments of magic that will stay with you there and supporting us through this whole mess. We musicians so you improve your playing. And Jax will
national talent, regional acts, and has local bands open forever. We sell magic in all sizes.Many bands had CD are insanely grateful to be a part of such an incredible encourage you to do that in that down to earth way.
for them, so it’s a great exposure for young talent. They Release Party here, and so can you! If you think you’re community. Thank you. Thank you from each and every People are not as judgmental about skill level here. I
boast food and bar born from Surfer Magazine, and ready, it is also a chance to observe, get up and play, jam one of us at Blue Jay. We wouldn’t be reopening if it found that the kind of people I meet in Jax are full of
seeing how a local band owns the “big stage” is a huge with humble seasoned professional touring artists and wasn’t for you. We are absolutely over the moon to be energy to play, and socializing with them gives me a place
benefit to young musicians. Surfer’s Event Director, learn from them. Guitarist Derek Trucks is as soft spoken back and cannot wait to see all of your smiling faces. I feel at home. I haven’t met anyone I didn’t like or who
Megan Ramsey prides herself on quality food and sound. and friendly as the owner of this venue. They even have Long live live music, y’all!” http://www.bluejayjax.com/ wouldn’t share knowledge. Live music is a way of life. It
Are you forming a band? Come watch and learn. This is famous TV Comedians and an Artist painting on canvas is easier to be inspired to study music in Jacksonville due
the place to go to get your start. during shows from time to time! Great atmosphere. I love Guitar Players in Jacksonville will find a mix of new to the fact that you are surrounded by music makers who
it. https://www.1904musichall.com/ and established sounds and genres, heavily influenced have been where you are now, and hold out their hand in
https://surferthebar.com/jacksonville-beach-florida/ by Southern and Country Rock, and live performance. friendship. And that’s what it’s all about.
surfer-concerts/ 5. The Bold City Brewery is for national and local bands, There are many opportunities for local talent, and
just south of downtown. This is a small venue and bar Southern hospitality is alive and well in Jacksonville, FL. You can also hire a wonderful PR Company to get the
2. Shantytown Pubz is “Your neighborhood Springfield located just across the St. John’s River from Willow Branch It’s awesome. word out by going to this web site: https://tieronemedia.
pub.” Downtown and open to 18+ crowds, aspiring Park where The Allmans had played Sunday afternoons interdependence.com/pr-firm/Fast Company and others
guitarists and graffiti artists can get in. Intimate. The for free. It doesn’t look like much on the outside but Many notable bands hail from Jacksonville, FL. like the New York Times like them.
real benefit to us is that Saturdays are Record Label inside its a-hoppin’! The Bartender is hilariously funny. Established Jax bands include: Limp Bizkit, Lynyrd
Night. Regulars know it’s a chance to hob nob with Label The Staff are nice people, the sound system is stellar, Skynryd, The Outlaws, 38 Special, the Bellamy Brothers, Don’t forget this is a Beach community - you free to
Owners and Reps, shop a demo and get tips on getting and the beer is not overpriced and is good for Core beers Molly Hatchett, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and the Allman relax in Ponte Vedra spas. Fun is happening every week
started in the music industry. Some musicians who met and Specialty Beers. Best of all the stage is “roomy” so Brothers Band, who formed in Jacksonville. Greg Allman during Spring Break. Musicians are welcome and loved.
here formed their own bands. Artists and their dogs you don’t feel cramped when playing live. To get your says: “We used to setup in the Willow Branch Park in And the Allman Betts Band now play here too while on
welcome. Owner Russ is cool with it. No URL available; licks in on guitar is not a problem as this place is “built for Jacksonville and play for free on Sundays and ask fans tour in Florida. The Legacy of Southern Rock continues.
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An Act of Kindness Presenter & Programme Director
“KC” for radiodowntown.ca
can be Good for the Heart Hello my name is KC Darlin or “kc” kindly referred to by the CEO, John K, a very
special Man, and creator of Radiodowntown.ca! This group of us are what he is
refering to as Presenters. I am here to give a little ‘share’ of my background and
The reason I wrote Dawn on Earth life, and how it relates to Radiodowntown.ca I will start with my personal history
today.
by KC Darlin’
The home and family I grew up in was quite musical. Dad was a salesman and
demonstrator of housing basics, but mostly carpet, linoleum, and tile. He was a
KC Darlin KC Darlin happy go-lucky kind of guy. In his free time he was a singing Baritone, soloist,
Programme Director Programme Director and actually loved to share his unique presentations with others, one example
& Presenter & Presenter being singing at Weddings and some Funerals, plus duets with his wife, my
Radiodowntown.ca Radiodowntown.ca mother, and both of them in the Choir at our church.
My Mother was one of those housewifes that sang around the house, she was
I was a Private Duty Nurse post breaking my I was going on and off her balcony for fresh an alto and Dad was the melody. Many would request them to sing on a certain
ankle some years back, so was bored sitting air to remain awake, as she had said that most Sunday, and as a young girl I realized they must have something special if people
around the house, and thought “Well bet I could do that come at night to be with her just SLEPT. I are ASKING them to sing. I remember one day, as the oldest child of their three,
ONE Patient for home care”, and found a company didn’t think that was such a good idea with all there was a lot of talking in the kitchen, and found out that we were getting a
that was in Home Care that Porceline in the new stereo for the house! I was so excited! It was a radio and record player. We
Nursing, in a woman’s bathroom and her alone, kids were so excited for this delivery! It came and we were looking it over, and
I thought this one thing: “WOW it has such beautiful wood construction” quick
basement. I liked her so I knew I could NOT
enough there were rules for that beautiful “stereo”, we called it.
idea so signed up with fall asleep. I wondered
my little Certificate. what to do, so I picked Such a good memory! SO today the reason I
am helping and caring for Radiodowntown.ca is
I was called to go up some notebook
because I was asked to asisst, but more than that
there weekly but only paper and sat down. I
it is an opportunity for me to do something for
part time. There I met a looked out those sliding others, and learn more about Genre’s and Singers
lady that was 86, very glass doors and saw the History, or even lyrics, and well who doesn’t like
bright and interesting. horizon brightening, and Music??I was not so much of a country music
She was a Widow, though “HEY I could turn fan, but Radiodowntown convinced me with all
and her and her late a poem into a gift for her the FINE COUNTRY SINGERS out there today
husband were farmers after upon ending my that it truly is an enjoyable Genre, and I also like
shift.” Music in general.
inbetween her working
in the downtown area at I went to her in the That “stereo” they called it was a treasured JOY
Macy’s store. morning to say goodbye in our Home. Most of the time it played Mario
Lanza and much classical music, but once in a
On my days with her for the day/night as she
while we kids would buy a 45 record with our
I could tell that we said “Thank You for
lunch for school monies, and have “the time
were quickly becoming being here overnight”. of our lives” down on the floor listening at it’s
friends, as she trusted I said; “And THIS is for speakers!! VERY JOYFULLY!
me to do things that one you, I had you in mind So I truly was unintentionally trained to love
would not normally do in over night and this is music, and I do, always shall! Thank You for
the position I was given. what I came up with. the read! All of this is from the Heart, and I
One late afternoon after a full 8 hour day my boss Hope you like it”, and wished her a good Day. will be listening, and helping more and more
as time goes by.*I will occasionall be playing (as a presenter) songs
called her residence to speak to me and she said *Our family is rather poetic and have made a little
that I appreciate, which may be out of some people’s era, but you may grow to
that the overnight worker was calling out sick, and booklet of family members Poems. like it as I did!
could I stay the night there also with her. Thanks for the read! Sincerely, KC from Radiodowntown.ca
I said; “Yes”, knowing it would be a long 24 hours! Sincerely,
That night it was all I could do to stay awake and
KC Darlin’ *We are here online creating 24/7 mostly 365 days a year!
still be quiet for her to get her night’s sleep.
**WE LOVE OUR LISTENERS!**
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Helena Mace
It Runs Singer/Songwriter and Radio Presenter
at Radiodowntown.ca
in the
Family My name is Helena Mace and I am a singer A qualified fitness trainer and after recovering from
songwriter from the South Coast of England in radiotherapy due to a benign brain tumour, I like to
the United Kingdom.I have just released my 4th keep active and fit.
album, “In the Spirit of Christmas” which reached I will be writing articles about my music, the
number 4 in the Itunes chart and just 3 months ago songwriter and gigging experiences and also my
I released myself penned album, “Unbroken”, which times on radio and TV.
was a UK country itunes Number one. Also a radio
By Rob Atkins Loving a wide range of music from country, rock,
presenter for Radio Downtown.ca as well as hosting
pop, folk and so on and I love playing my guitar and
the occasional show on Hangover Hill TV in England.
the whole writing and recording experience which I
I am a wife and a mum to my 14 year old daughter,
look forward to sharing with you all in the future.
Cassidy and I gig for a living around England
performing covers as well my original music. I am lucky enough to live by the beach right at the
My name is Rob Atkins, I have worked as an Island life. Various mini-festivals highlightingrock,
I write my own music and lyrics and am looking to bottom of the coast of England and I love being by
occasional freelance journalist in the past, sung and folk, jazz, and blues idioms also occur throughout
start on a new album in 2021 as well as touring the sea.
played bass in bands of various genres over the the summer.The Island music scene has always
years, and ama published songwriter and poet. been a vibrant and multi-genre one. the country at festivals and shows in the area. You can catch me on Radiodowntown.ca on
I am the father of Helena Mace, who presents Homegrown talent making an impact beyond our I like to showcase other original artist’s on my Fridays
Radiodowntown’s Country Music Show. Helena is shores includes fifties balladeer, Craig Douglas, radio and TV shows as well as my own. l’m giving Please check out my website
also a singer, songwriter,and musician in her own Mark King, singer/bassist with Level 42, and session unsigned artist’s the chance to be heard. www.helenamace.com
right, she has four albums to her credit (those of guitarist, SnowyWhite, (who cut his teeth with local
you who’ve read the notes on her CDs may have bands before moving on to Thin Lizzy andPink
spotted that I wrote three of hertracks). Floyd). In his formative years, another local prodigy,
Although I was born in London (UK not Ontario) the late Anthony Minghella, played keyboards in
most of my life has been spent on the Isle of Wight, Island combos.These snippets are some of stories I
a small island off the south coast of England. The look forward to exploring with you -in greater detail-
Wight has always had a reputation for being the during the months ahead.
haunt of artists, writers, poets, philosophers, and
mystics. Tennyson lived here, as did J.B. Priestley,
Swinburne,and Stacpoole. Turner painted here,
Keats and Longfellow holidayed here, and authors,
thinkers, and dreamers, diverse as Charles Dickens,
D.H. Lawrence, KarlMarx, and David Icke, cultivated
their ideas, inspirations, and theories, withinthese
acres.
In 1968, the Island hosted the first of its three
vanguard rock festivals. Dylan broke a three year
self-imposed exile to play the 69 event, and in
August 1970, Hendrix performed his magnificent
swansong here -just weeks before his untimely
death. The festivals are now an annual feature of
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BETH WILLIAMS
Country music star ELLINOR SPRINGSTRIKE
is all set to strike at the heart with her brand
new single, WHAT’S YOUR NAME, which drops
on all platforms on Christmas Eve. The track
- written by Emi Sunshine, Alisha Hamilton,
Vicky McGehee, and Kyle Jacobs - sees the UPBEAT WITH BETH
Swedish songstress in a reflective mood as she
ponders one of love’s most personal yet always
universal questions.
With Grammy nominated producer JIM-
MY RITCHEY at the helm, What’s Your Name
achieves the perfect balance of showcasing the Beth Williams
controlled, measured passion of Ellinor’s pow- Singer/Songwriter
erful voice, married with the task of taking on a and Presenter
sensitive subject matter as old as time and as Radiodowntown.ca
delicate as a dream; where oh where, out there
in the great wide world, is ‘the one’...and what As far back as I my family to Pakistan, Syndicated Beth regardless of how slow
is their name? can remember, I’ve the Philippines, Texas, Williams Indie Americana or how rough the going
What’s Your Name will become the third single always known I was Florida, Georgia, and Songwriter Show gets. It’s okay to stop
from Ellinor’s forthcoming EP, now scheduled a songwriter. I recall Okinawa twice, all before airing on terrestrial and and rest, but if you have
for release in 2021 after events of this year hanging my head out I turned seventeen. internet radio stations a passion for music, be
the car window as a little Moving with my family around the world. ready to get back up and
called for a change of plan in that regard. From stars such as Jake Owen and William Michael girl, making up songs to San Antonio, Texas https://bethwilliamsmusic. move forward on your
the moment Ellinor first heard it, she knew the Morgan, producing Morgan’s massive 2017 #1 while the wind whipped at the beginning of com/radio-shows/ musical journey. Equally
song was something special just by how it hit, I Met A Girl, through my hair, and my senior year of high important is to remember,
made her feel. And she knew that feeling was which spent 58 weeks at radio and became being glad no one could school, I began my comparison is better
one listeners would be able to relate to just as the longest running song to hit the top-spot in hear them. I was afraid fulltime musical career Upbeat Tip: One of the left alone. Compare not
easily... they would make fun of after graduating, and most important things thyself to others and your
Mediabase/Aircheck history at 49 weeks. me, so singing into the have been writing songs I’ve learned through the journey will be much
“This song really means a lot to me, and I Ritchey’s studio credits also number such leg-
think it will touch a lot of people out there in the wind felt safe. and performing since years is to keep going, more pleasant!
endary figures as Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, then.
same way and for the same reasons. It’s about and Bobby Bare, and Springstrike is fulsome in I’ve always written I look forward to sharing more about my musi-
searching for that special person, the one that her praise for what his talents have brought to songs and known where Here are a few things cal journey next time and hope you will join me
you’ve always dreamed of sharing your life this release... I’d like to end up with my that have happened then.Until then, please come join me here:
with. But the thing is, you never know where “My absolute favourite part of this song is the music. However, the along the way:
or when in your life that the universe or des- guitar solo. When Jimmy sent me that to listen personality I was born WEBSITE: http://bethwilliamsmusic.com
tiny has planned for you to meet that person. with has either not been I was an ACADEMY
to, I felt like what he was playing was some- willing, or not been able to OF COUNTRY FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BethWilliamMusic/
And of course, you can never know their name how answering what I was singing in the lyrics.
until you finally meet them, too. But you always do the things necessary MUSIC NOMINEE for YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bethwilliamsmusic
There’s something that’s just magical about to get there. It’s been BEST NEW FEMALE
believe in your heart that you will know from his production of this whole song. It’s one of a battle within which I’m VOCALIST OF THE EMAIL: office@bethwilliamsmusic.com
the very first moment that you do finally meet my favourites on my EP that’s coming out next happy to share with you YEAR and was also voted
them, that they are ‘the one.’” year, it really is. And I hope everybody is going as we go forward. My BEST INDEPENDENT
What’s Your Name is produced by Nashville to love it as much as I do!” hope is by sharing some FEMALE VOCALIST in
based Jimmy Ritchey, also a noted songwriter Ellinor’s most recent singles, which were last of my journey, you might CASHBOX Magazine
having written for George Strait, Terri Clark, glean a little wisdom to and BEST FEMALE
August’s Never Too Late (which has already help you along the way. PERFORMER in the
and Mark Chesnutt, Kellie Pickler, Trace Adkins, racked up 600,000 spins globally), and The
and Clay Walker to name but a few. Ritchey’s In this series, I’ll also Independent News. My
Fire from March of this year (which has now be interviewing other songs have charted
decision to work with Springstrike is no sur- clocked up in excess of 500,000 streams and songwriters from around in BILLBOARD and
prise, as he’s certainly a man who knows talent spins worldwide), will also feature on her 2021 the world now and then. CASHBOX as well as
when he hears it. He has previously been cen- EP. numerous Indie charts.
tral to the discovery and career development of Let me introduce There are currently
myself. My name is 11 CDs on my own
Beth Williams. I was Willow Creek Record
born on Ramey Air Label. Since February
~ WHAT’S YOUR NAME, the brand NEW single from ELLINOR SPRINGSTRIKE, is available on Force Base in Puerto of 2017, I’ve been
all platforms from December 24th. For more info on Ellinor, you can follow her on Facebook, Rico with the nomadic producing and hosting
Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, and at her official website, ellinorspringstrike.com life of the military leading the Internationally
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Ya got the Gig..... 2021
....do you have the right colour?
Learning about the importance of Colour and it’s relation to Musician’s SET for Gigs.
A good SET may be quite important for a New Artist, and yes there are surely
Its here!
Source: many Set Directors, especially for the new artists. It is a real capture in most
Amber Horsburgh circumstances. In the Battle of the Sexes, and so much more! Have you ever Tim Board Presenter at Radiodowntown.ca
Music marketing consultant.
Downtown Records & Big
seen a colour, and realized that you spent more time just looking around a web-
Spaceship alumni. site that you happened on? It may be because a dominant colour has caputred
Compiled by: your attention, and the information was average...might mean it is a new colour Hello and Happy New Years, I hope 2021 is a far away. Fast forward to about 2013 when I started my
KC Darlin Program Director love for you also. better year than what 2020 was. My name is Tim first internet radio show Front Range Radio, which
@ Radiodowntown.ca Colour could also brighten your day! This may be in the back of your mind, and Board I host the weekly radio program Eye on Jamz. still is airing today. It was here I rekindled that pas-
one is not aware of it, but you just seem lighter somehow when colour is around Eye on Jamz is a program dedicated to playing mu- sion for radio, that love to communicate and share
you. Most often it is a pleasing sensation that may give you relaxation, or a sic by independent musicians from around the world things with others via the radio. It was also at this
heightened sense of pleasure. For me colour is an attraction, and I feel joy in a and from a wide variety of genres. Many of the pro- time I made the decision to concentrate my radio ef-
place and time that surprises me...I WANT to look! grams also features interviews with these artists. forts to promote indie music, music that commercial
What colour attracts the human eye most? A little bit about myself, I grew up in St. Louis Mis- radio will not touch.
The green colour was created by analyzing the way the rods and cones in our souri and as a young child I always dreamed of be- Today I still host Front Range Radio, along with
eyes are stimulated by different wavelengths of light. The company found that ing on the radio. I grew up listening to the late Jack Eye on Jamz and I also co-host The Gnarly Dudes
the human eye is most sensitive to light at a wavelength of 555 nanometers—a Buck announce St. Louis Cardinal baseball games Show on a FM radio station out of Colorado. My
bright green. and the late Dan Kelly calling St. Louis Blues hock- love for radio is just as strong today as it was in
Which Colour attracts the most? ey games. Those two were my biggest introduc- that little boy falling asleep listening to baseball and
tion to radio. Many a night I would fall asleep with hockey games.
Red is the colour of power. It gets people’s attention and it holds it, which is why a small transistor radio under my pillow listening to
it’s the most popular colour for marketing. Just don’t overdo it! When you want to those men.
be viewed as trustworthy and cool, blue is the colour for you.
As I entered middle school, music started to catch
Yellow is the colour of sunshine. It’s associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and my attention. By high school I was listening to KSHE
energy.
95 in St. Louis, it is an al-
Lavender: A lavender flower represents beauty, solitude and admiration. The bum orientated rock sta-
lavender flowers are a token of grace, refinement and elegance. The lavender tion or AOR as it it called
blossoms convey a message of a feminine beauty. Purple: This colour is associ- in the radio business.
ated with the royalty and ceremony. Through KSHE I got my
Throughout history, red has been the colour of passion, romance, and sexual taste of the classic rock
energy. Red lips and blushed cheeks stimulate arousal. A red dress attracts at- artists. By the late 80’s I
tention and captures the imagination. was in college and start-
So for today we now know that Colour is something to pay attention to, and might ed working at the college
change your busy day into just a time snag, moodless of course because often radio station, here I dis-
colour is a wonder! covered new wave bands
Why is Creative Direction important? like Depeche Mode, The
Cure, and all the other
The Creative Director’s job is, arguably, more critical today than it ever has been.
great bands that came
Why? Because the predominant methods of music discovery online are visual:
out of the 80’s.
Instagram + YouTube. If you hear a song on a playlist, radio or on TV, the first
places you go (at least in the US) are Instagram and YouTube. Without visuals, I dabbled in radio during
you’re stripping the listener of clues as to why they should take a chance on your college, had a part time
music. job at a small rural radio
Your visuals enhance the listening experience, both by guiding the listener to station in central Missou-
what they should expect from the artist and facilitating memory recall because ri for a couple years but
visual memory is stronger than audible — making sure the journey doesn’t start like a lot of dreams life
and stop on a playlist. happened and I walked
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introduced me to rock & roll. for all these Great Shows!
Joe Madigan presenter at Radiodowntown.ca
cassette so I could hear station. I knew I wanted The show still has the
it on my Sony Walkman. I to play “the oldies,” but I energy of Retro Radio, but
also sought radio stations didn’t know how to I dig deeper and play more
that present it. I then than just the hits. I play the
played Elton John. In St. remembered a WIXY deep cuts from the Rolling
Louis, that station was 1260 bumper sticker on Stones and The Beatles
I’m Joe Madigan, and I host
K-HITS 96. my uncle’s old record that you never hear on the
Jumpin’ Joe’s Basement
From there, I discovered player. WIXY was the radio. I play the forgotten
Show every Sunday on
The Who, and I went radio station in Cleveland groups like Love, The
radiodowntown.ca People
digging for their albums. that played the oldies Rainy Daze, Fever Tree,
often ask me how a guy
Then came the Beatles when they were new. and The Seeds. I also play
my age (36) got into the
and the Stones, and a Fortunately, there are those forgotten regional
“oldies.” I was 9 years
second radio station on websites devoted to hits like “Open Up Your
old, and I was home sick
my archiving and preserving Door” by Richard and The
from school. I turned on
pre-set, Oldies 103. the history of radio, and Young Lions, “Respect”
the TV and saw a man
In high school, I tried have plenty of recordings by The Rationals, and
with glasses playing the
to fit in by listening to of WIXY 1260. When I “Private Train” by the Five
piano signing with puppet
Dave Matthews Band, heard an aircheck of Jack Man Electrical Band.
crocodiles on The Muppet
and alternative rock, but Armstrong hosting his As the years go by, the
Show. I immediately saw
it never resonated with show on WIXY 1260 from oldies stations disappear
him as an inspiration since
me. I went back to my October of 1966, I knew one by one. Music from
I was the only one in my
Elton John cassettes, right then and there what the 60s have been
class that wore glasses
and I wanted to learn
piano. That man was
The Who’s “Meaty Beaty
Big and Bouncy,” and
I wanted to do.
In January of 2004, I
replaced with the hits from
the 80s. The 1960s was 2021
The Rolling Stones “Hot started a show called an incredible era of music, Enjoy the Perfect Music Mix 24/7 on
Elton John. Radiodowntown.ca in 2021 and beyond.
Rocks” compilation. “Retro Radio,” re-creating one that the world will
So I went digging through
I started my freshman year 1960s style top 40 radio. never see again. My duty
my parents’ record
albums, and I found “Elton
at John Carroll University Not only did I play the is to preserve it and keep New Shows
in Cleveland, Ohio in records, but also the old it alive for generations to Many new shows will hit the airwaves in 2021.
John’s Greatest Hits.”
2003, and wanted to do a WIXY jingles and played come. KC Darlin and John J will bring you Movie
I dubbed the album on
show on the campus radio songs from the WIXY- Jumpin’ Joe’s Basement Memories & KC’s Choice.
Sixty Surveys. The show Show airs every Sunday
became very popular at 4:30pm (eastern) How to Listen
among oldies listeners in on radiodowntown.ca. There are many ways to listen to
Cleveland. I hosted the The show’s website is Radiodowntown.ca, check out the main page
show for 15 years before basementradioshow.com on our Web site.
starting my current show
in 2019. Talk To Us
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