Today we were joined by Russell from Amsterdam’s new free listing guide Unfold which had it’s first issue out today. Listen again to hear our chat about this great little publication by the same team who did the sorely missed Amsterdam Weekly.
Unfold
We also played ‘We Built This City’ by Starship in an ironic way coz it’s an earworm don’t you know, and we challenge you to come up with another more annoying song you can’t shift from your skull.
Retiring English Breakfast Radio DJ Leandra Julian was given a farewell she’ll never forget this morning courtesy of Welsh singing sensation Aled Davies, who dropped by to serenade her live on air . There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when the man widely known as the next Tom Jones ’saw-off’ Leandra with a rousing rendition of, ’I left my heart in San Francisco’.
The morning also featured tributes from fellow jocks; syrupy, mellow music and a very rich farewell cake which disappeared in a matter of seconds.
Leandra, a regular ‘Wednesday Warbler’ for over four years, has traded her headphones for a warm bed as the mornings get colder.
Her replacment from next Wednesday will be Australian whacko Dj Gonzo Franco.
Monday morning green room regulars Francesca and Melissa received a pleasent surprise today when stand-in DJ Franko ‘Gonzo’ Movizio informed the delicious duo of their new nickname…’the sex kittens’.
The nickname, a product of the English Breakfast Radio ‘boys-club’, was welcomed by the ladies and it seems the new title will stick!
“They were purring with delight”, said Franko. “The cameras were down today so English Breakfast viewers wishing to eyeball the ’sex kittens’, will have to tune in next week.”
Franko was the final fill-in jock for ‘Music Mad’ Monday host Sarah Jamieson who has been motor biking around Europe for the last three weeks.
This morning on the show, Mike Julian and Franky boy talked Uitmarkt with Roeland Dekkers. He gave us all the history plus all tips for how to enjoy what is the biggest cultural festival in the Netherlands. Check out the second hour of the show for the interview or also their website.
Previous English Breakfast guests The Woodwards have a busy time ahead of them. At the beginning of September they’ll be jetting off for their North America and Canada tour, and a few weeks after that they’ll set off again to tour the UK.
Why I am telling you this? Well, because this Friday night at De Dwaze Zaken will be your last chance to see The Woodwards in Amsterdam for a couple of months, so don’t miss out!
To promote the show we are playing one sneak preview track from The Woodwards’ upcoming EP ‘Burn Everything’ each day this week, so tune in to hear what all the fuss is about. Also, previous English Breakfast guest Merinde will be opening the night, so it promises to be a winner!
See you Friday at De Dwaze Zaken at 21:30!
Facebook Event - http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=145951098761454&ref=ts
This Thursday Matt and Leslie had part 2 in their poetry face-off, Matt tried to explain why writing to random 13 year old girls in Poland doesn’t require a restraining order.
Charin tried to dig himself out of a hole by saying there are films that deserve a 10/10 review and also tried to put some life into the ‘On This Day In History’ slot (failed). We also gave Sail 2010 a bloody good previewing alongside other fun stuff to do in Amsterdam coming up.
Come join us. We are a welcoming church with a broad congregation.
This Friday Mike and Nehmi were joined in the studio by EBR faves, Gijs, Joep and Don from Apes in the Orange Grove ahead of their 14 Aug Panama show.
The guys serenaded the team with their awesome brotherly pop. Check out the second hour of the show to listen back!
There was no misprint in the title.
Jamie and I have gotten a little carried away with the latest Tuesday Tries.
First we were going to run the Dam 2 Dam. Then it transpired that Jamie couldn’t make it so he would do the Amsterdam half-marathon instead.
This didn’t seem fair, so I decided to do the Dam 2 Dam as a warm up, and then join Jamie on the half-marathon too.
Then Jamie suggested that we also get 6 packs by Christmas.
Like I said, it all got out of hand, but now we’re in it up to our necks and our only real hope of success is the lovely Noemia from Xclusive Training who has agreed to help us as far as the Dam 2 Dam, after that we’re on our own.
Keep an eye on the website for weekly updates of our progress, and if we’re feeling really brave, we might even go for before and after photos….
Finally, Jamie and I will be blogging in more detail about our herculean challenge here. So keep an eye on that too.
Amsterdam songsmiths Apes In The Orange Grove will play Mike Berry’s show this Friday morning ahead of their show at The Panama this Saturday the 14th of August. For more information about the gig check the Panama website or the Facebook event.
In addition to this we are playing one Apes track each day between now and Friday, so tune in to hear what all the fuss is about. Also, previous English Breakfast guest and Amsterdam sensation Lake Montgomery will opening for the Apes this Saturday, and all for only 7.50 euros. Ongelooflijk!
See you Saturday at the Panama!
So iAmsterdam.com was in the studio this morning for the second hour, and it was basically a MEGA What’s On guide! We talked about Sail, de Parade, Grachten Festival, Uitmarkt, Pluk de Nacht and so so much more….their was stoner rock, rockabilly, hip hop, reggae gigs and also men in heels….if you missed it, listen back here.
Cheech, Sarah, Tamar, Colin and Melissa looking super stylish in studio...
They also mentioned their photo competition….you have till 5pm today to submit your best Gay Pride picture. Enter via their Facebook page. We also had killer tunage from Les Savy Fav, Amy MacDonald, The Black Keys, Dizzy Rascal, Eminem and more…..
Monday 30 August
Music Mad Monday’s on the English Breakfast are brought to you by Sarah and Francesca (aka Cheech).
Tuesday 31 August
Tuesday is brought to you by Amy, Pudding and Mark
Wednesday 1 September
Big Wednesday on the English Breakfast features Frank, Leandra and Santiago. Today we’ll be speaking with Monica Kugel, owner of art gallery and quaint gift shop, Galerie Moon on Bickerseiland, Amsterdam about workshops and all other fun stuff on offer - high tea, anyone? www.kunsteilandenamsterdam.nl/galeriemoon
Thursday 2 September
The Thursday Show on the English Breakfast is brought to you by Matt and Charin. This week we will be joined by some nice people from Unfold - a new ‘what’s on’ guide to Amsterdam, that has been born from the ashes of the much loved and missed Amsterdam Weekly.
Friday 3 September
The Friday Sessions on the EB are brought to you by Mike, Silv and Julian. Featuring this week a EXCLUSIVE interview with Ben Elton ahead of the opening of his musical We Will Rock You!!
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Cheryl Gallaway & Micha Bakker
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