We're LIVE to the World tonight, at 9pm UK time !  Johnny Reece, Andy Miles, and Simon G, will be rock n rollin' along, with Wine and Music.  Join us !, at www.replay-radio.net, and www.bonditunes.com...  !

The Album Zone is happy to announce another Broadcasting outlet, as Affinity in Cambridge will be airing AZ on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8pm, with immediate effect. The first AZ Show on Affinity (www.affinityfm.com) will be Tuesday 31st Jan at 8pm, with Andy Miles.  Meanwhile, the Johnny Reece Show will be on Affinity every Thursday at 8pm. Both AZ Shows are also repeated at weekends. Our thanks to David Clouter for making it all possible. Hi Cambridge !

24/7 Schedule for the Album Zone Archive !

OK !, deep breath...  here's the current Schedule for the 24/7 Album Zone Archive... in order of play ! 
Just go to www.albumzone.co.uk, and feast those ears, ok ?...
We're there. 24 Hours a Day !

Andy Miles, Nov 2011
Johnny Reece, 14th Nov 2011
Barry de Foyle, Nov 2011
Gil Legine, Nov 2011
Johnny Reece, 21st Nov 2011
Andy Miles, 27th Oct 2008
Johnny Reece, 28th Nov 2011
Barry de Foyle, Oct 2008
Johnny Reece, 7th Nov 2011
Simon G, Nov 2011
Zoe and Reecey, Oct 2008
James Barclay, June 1998
Zoe Street-Howe, Oct 2008
Johnny Reece, 8th Oct 2008
Andy Miles, 13th Oct 2008
Johnny Reece and Ezio, Sept 1999 (3 hours)
Colin W Mueslibar,  Oct 1995
Johnny Reece, Oct 1995
Reecey and Gil, May 1998

The Album Zone archive website is now active, 24/7, to the World !

Just go to http://www.albumzone.co.uk, and we're there, 24 hours a day, with Album Zone Programmes over 18 years, plus some 'pre-AZ' specials too, featuring every Presenter who has ever graced our airwaves...

Presenter Profiles too, for all who have been involved, from days of yore, to the present day...   

Blimey ! It's 24/7 !!!

So, yes maties, these Blogs begin once again, with the rather fabulous news that AZ is now 24/7 around the world ! We have around 18 years of Archive AZ Shows (gulp) ready for your ears. Can they take it ? That's for you to judge... just go to www.albumzone.co.uk, and test run those lugholes...

What's on the Menu tonight ? A walk with Satie, a Monster from Outer Space, some Grey Lagoons, 3 Cigarettes in an Ashtray, the Worst Joke Ever, a visit from both Mr Raffles and a Charming Man, and Toast and Marmalade for Tea. All are welcome ! Midnight tonight (UK time) via www.replayradio.net, and www.bonditunes,com.
Pull up a chair, pour that glass, and join me.


Johnny x

Latest Schedules !

Show times :
Sats 12 Midnight / are repeated Mon 20.00
Suns 19.00 / are repeated Thur 02.00
Tues 21.00 / are repeated Fri 02.00

NB : Specialist Jazz Show with Barry de Foyle, Tuesdays,
fortnightly at 21.00, as from Tue 27th April 2010.


Sat 17 April / Mon 19 Johnny Reece
Sun 18 / Thur 22 Gil Legine
Tue 20 / Fri 23 Andy Miles
Sat 24 / Mon 26 Johnny Reece
Sun 25 / Thur 29 Richard Bismarck
Tue 27 / Fri 30 Barry de Foyle (Jazz 1)
Sat 1st May / Mon 3 Johnny Reece
Sun 2 / Thur 6 Simon G
Tue 4 / Fri 7 Barry de Foyle
Sat 8 / Mon 10 Johnny Reece
Sun 9 / Thur 13 Rich Phoenix
Tue 11 / Fri 14 Barry de Foyle (Jazz 2)
Sat 15 / Mon 17 Johnny Reece
Sun 16 / Thur 20 tba
Tue 18 / Fri 21 tba
Sat 22 / Mon 24 Johnny Reece
Sun 23 / Thur 27 tba
Tue 25 / Fri 28 Barry de Foyle (Jazz 3)
Sat 29 / Mon 31 Johnny Reece
Sun 30 / Thur 3rd June tba
Tue 1st June / Fri 4 tba

Blogs, Boos, Tea, and Scheds

Hi all,
it's a cornucopia (ooh !) of information for you this time round.
Where to start, where to start ? It's all about AZ Shows, Schedules, Audioboos...

Ok, let's begin with the Audioboo. It's new to me, and something I was asked to do recently, by oft-radio-colleague Eric Wiltsher. Ah, but hang on...it's a talky thing !
Well, I'm not used to that, but soon got into the swing of it, and before I knew it, my allotted 30 minutes were done, and, as they say, dusted.
I ramble on about Music and Vinyl (no surprises there eh ?) and will do more of the same, and touch on many other subjects too, no doubt, in the future.
By all means give it a listen - particularly if you're a fan of the 'Lost Art' of Album Covers, and musical history in general.
Where to find it ? Easy ! Here's the direct link, and then just press 'Play'...

http://audioboo.fm/boos/107326-johnny-reece-looks-at-the-history-of-vinyl


On to The Album Zone now, and a quick update on Programme Schedules for you.
As some may know (but I'll remind you anyway), we are on globally via Replay Radio (http://www.replayradio.net) and Bondi (http://www.bonditunes.com) too, from good ol' sunny, surfy, Bondi Beach, in Australia.
As ever, we can also be heard on WCRV 97.7, in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania (Fridays and Sundays), and also Hesser College Radio in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA (Saturdays).

Here's the latest AZ Schedules - all times listed are UK time :

The Album Zone

Programme Schedules : March / April 2010

Show times : (All UK timezones quoted)
Sats 12 Midnight / are repeated Mon 20.00
Suns 19.00 / are repeated Thur 02.00
Tues 21.00 / are repeated Fri 02.00

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Sat 20th March / Mon 22nd Johnny Reece
Sun 21st / Thur 25th Rich Phoenix
**Tue 23rd / Fri 26th Johnny Reece (rpt from 6 & 8 Mar) **
Sat 27th / Mon 29th Johnny Reece
**Sun 28 / Thur 1st Apr Barry de Foyle (rpt from 9 & 12 Mar) **
Tue 30 / Fri 2nd Apr tba
Sat 3rd Apr / Mon 5th Johnny Reece
Sun 4 / Thur 8th tba
**Tue 6 / Fri 9th Andy Miles (rpt from 7 and 11 Mar) *

More to follow !


I want to mention 2 people/companies, who are essential to us here at The Album Zone, and keep us going with their wonderful support, towards our massive gigabytes of broadband bills (transferring programmes all over the world can be a time consuming and costly process !) and do please check them out at some point - oh, and you can grab yourself a damn good bargain at the same time !

Firstly, our regular supporters at Thatstore, many thanks to Fawn and the gang for their constant and fabulous support. Check them out !, at http://www.amazon.com/shops/thatstore.
Absolute bargains books, and fast, efficient service too. Go for it !

New to the land of AZ, and showing his support too, is Norm from Golden Jewelers, do pay him a visit - you can find his excellent online storefront, at http://stores.ebay.com/goldenjewelers.
Buy something shiny !

Want to say Hi ? You can do so, by contacting us at studio@albumzone.co.uk.

Cheers !


Johnny and the Gang, at The Album Zone

http://www.myspace.com/albumzone
http://www.myspace.com/johnnyreece
http://thealbumzone.blogspot.com

An Audio Boo !

http://audioboo.fm/boos/107326-johnny-reece-looks-at-the-history-of-vinyl

Saturdays Album Zone...

There are things vying for your ears attention tonight. For starters, there's Five Feet Of Lovin', a visit from Mr Bassman, a touch of Les Annees Erotique, and A Really Good Time. All this, with Tea and Aero, via www.replayradio.net. Midnight ! (Uk time)


Johnny x

Latest AZ Schedules !

Hi all,
has it been a while ? I think it has.
Many changes afoot in recent weeks, and we felt the time was right to make them.

Here we are now, on Replay Radio, a total of 7 (yes, seven !) times per week - which consists of 3 brand new Album Zone shows for each 7 day period, with a few repeats thrown in to make it easier for others around the world to still catch us, in differing timezones.

The details ?
Well, http://www.replayradio.net is the place to be, for our main AZ outlet.
The shows go like this (UK timezone quoted here) :

Saturdays at Midnight (repeated Mons at 20.00 and Weds at 08.00)
Sundays at 19.00 (repeated Thurs at 02.00)
Tuesdays at 21.00 (repeated Fris at 02.00)

With those AZ Show Times listed above, this means we are now heard around the world on the Net, 7 days a week.

Don't forget ! - our good friends at WCRV (97.7 in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania) air us locally too, on Fridays and Sundays at 18.00 EST. If you're in the area, say hi !

There are some other Programme relays to tell you about, which we'll do in the next Bulletin.

Meanwhile, below, is the current AZ Programme Schedule, via Replay Radio.
All AZ Shows are 2 hours duration.
Drop in and say Hi anytime ! Our email address is : studio@albumzone.co.uk.

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Sat 27th Feb, Johnny Reece, 12 Midnight (repeated Mon 1st March at 20.00)
Sun 28th Feb, Barry de Foyle, 19.00 (repeated Thurs 4th March at 02.00)
Tues 2nd March, Simon G, 21.00 (repeated Fri 5th at 02.00)
Sat 6th March, Johnny Reece, 12 Midnight (repeated Mon 8th at 20.00)
Sun 7th March, Andy Miles, 19.00 (repeated Thurs 11th at 02.00)

more to follow...

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Keep it AZ !

Johnny x

The Album Zone on Replay Radio

Hi all,
some new Programme info :

As from Sunday, Feb 7th, additional Album Zone programmes can be heard, worldwide, via www.replayradio.net.

Tune in to The Album Zone at :

Saturdays at Midnight (UK time) : The Johnny Reece Show (repeated Mondays 20.00 and Wednesdays 08.00)
Sundays at 19.00 hours (UK time) : The Album Zone (repeated Thursdays 02.00)
Tuesdays at 21.00 hours (UK time) : The Album Zone (repeated Fridays at 02.00)

This gives The Album Zone an airtime presence, worldwide, via our good friends at Replay Radio, 7 days a week.


Johnny x

Autumnal meanderings

Greetings Zoners,
and Autumn Hi's (highs ?).
Time for a little update on what we have for your ears, as we head into October.

One thought was troubling me - where are the Welsh ? I mean, here we are, this coming week, with the Scots, English, and Irish all represented on the Zone. Funnily enough, none of them are currently residing in their countries of birth. The Scotsman is in England, The Irish Girl also, and the Englishman is in Denmark. Are we all runaways ?
That would explain so much.

No matter, on to the shows in hand, which kick off tonight as Johnny Reece settles in to the chair at midnight (gallons of tea by his side, naturally) for 2 hours, globally, via Replay Radio.
Where to go ?
Ah, http://www.replayradio.net, just click right there ! Midnight, UK time tonight, Saturday.
If you are silly enough (sleepy enough, drunk enough, etc etc) to miss the proceedings at midnight tonight, it's repeated there, Monday night at 20.00 hours.
All times mentioned are UK. If you're somewhere else, get a fancy world clock !

Now on to our good friends in the Netherlands, and we speak, of course, of Radio Seagull.
Let's kick off with the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday proceedings.
All brand new shows for you on Seagull this week, too !

20.00 hours is the time, UK, each evening, via http://www.radioseagull.com.

Monday : Gil Legine is back, with his usual varied selection of Album goodies. Be there !
Tuesday : Lady Samantha has her second outing on the Zone. Settling in slowly but nicely.
Wednesday : Johnny Reece, with his Wednesday soiree...

So, you have all the details, no excuses, ok ?

Up and coming in forthcoming weeks, newies in production from Simon G, Rich Phoenix, and Barry de Foyle. Oh, and everyone else, if truth be told.
Rumours too, of a quick return, should time allow, from our Punkbaby, Zoe.
Ms Z has been so busy of late with her authoress career, but hankers after the odd Zone time, let me tell you. We had a discussion on this, at her place just the other day, whilst sipping tea and scoffing jellybabies.
This is what we do.

Looking further ahead, more 'themed' shows on the go, too.
One such spooky epic will be a Halloween flavoured soiree at the end of October, featuring our resident Scotsman. But there are many themes to explore, many themes to come.

Meanwhile, we'd like to take the opportunity of thanking Thatstore for continued support and sponsorship. They can be located at :
http://www.amazon.com/shops/thatstore

It only remains for me to say, enjoy the weekend, and keep it AZ !

J x



http://www.myspace.com/albumzone

http://thealbumzone.blogspot.com

Woodstock

Hi Zoners,
just a quick note to say that tonight, is the first airing of the 'Woodstock Special' hosted by Rich Phoenix, a special programme to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the event.
Don't miss it !
It is available worldwide, at 20.00 UK time, via www.radioseagull.com.
Turn on, tune in, drop out !

J at AZ

Into September we bound...

Hi Zoners.
one of those long holiday weekends here in the UK. But have we lazed ? No no !
Just time to tell you of the Album Zone programmes ready for your ears this coming week, via Radio Seagull (www.radioseagull.com).

Tonight, Monday, it's a repeat of the Barry de Foyle 'Piano Special'. Missed it the first time ? Well, catch it tonight ! It's there for your delectation, at 8pm UK time, via www.radioseagull.com.

Tomorrow, we bound into September, and a brand new programme, and brand new presenter for you, as Lady Samantha takes to the airwaves. Say hi to her ! As ever, it's a 8pm, via Radio Seagull. Then, on Wednesday, Johnny Reece returns to his usual timeslot.

Later this week, an extra Album Zone programme begins, as our resident Scotsman presents 'Johnny Reece's Album Zone' via replayradio, at www.replayradio.net.
Saturday night at Midnight is the time, repeated the following Monday at 8. But oh, we'll remind you of that at the weekend, naturally !

Have a great week everyone...

New week, new shows, new station !

Hello all,
an update with all this weeks happenings !

Firstly, this week on AZ via Radio Seagull, at http://www.radioseagull.com.

Monday sees Gil Legine in the chair once again, and Simon G pops back on Tuesday, with another brand new show. Then on Wednesday, it's Johnny Reece.

All these programmes are available via Radio Seagull, and, if you miss the 8pm UK timeslot on the days above, remember these programmes are repeated, Friday through Sunday respectively, at 2am.
So, no excuses !

A busy time for Johnny is coming up, as we are happy to tell you that he will also be broadcasting a new weekly show on Replay Radio (http://www.replayradio.net) from the first week of September 2009.
The exact Schedule has yet to be confirmed, but it does look like Midnight on Saturday nights, repeated on Monday evenings 9pm to 11pm (UK time).

The programme will be called 'Johnny Reece's Album Zone'.

Up and coming in forthcoming weeks, will be the 'Woodstock Special' from Rich Phoenix, to mark the 40th Anniversary of the event, the debut show from Lady Samantha, and a 'Bolan Special' from Johnny Reece, in mid September.

Keep Zoning !



http://www.myspace.com/albumzone

http://thealbumzone.blogspot.com

The week ahead on AZ...

Greetings Zoners,
a little update for you on the week ahead on AZ, for 17th to 23rd August 2009.

As ever, you'll hear us on air Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, at 20.00 hours (UK time) each evening, via Radio Seagull - at www.radioseagull.com.
This week, Richard Bismarck kicks off proceedings on the Monday, then Barry De Foyle graces us with his latest themed opus on Tuesday, a 'Piano Special'. Don't miss it ! Our 'man from the Foyle' is just getting into his stride with his themed shows, so do give him a listen.
Back in his usual spot on Wednesdays, it's another brand new programme from Johnny Reece.
What's Johnny got for us this week ? 'Not telling you', he said. Ah, well.

The following week sees more newies up and coming, from our man in Copenhagen, the irrepressible and frankly outrageously tall Gil Legine, and the Derbyshire Bard, Mr. Simon G.

Looking further ahead, the 'Woodstock Special' to mark the Anniversary, is now in production, hosted by our very own Rich Phoenix.
All these, and more, will be in your ears soon.
We are hoping to have the Punklicious Zoe back at some point too, but oh, she's a busy girl.
Gigs, Books, you name it, she's there ! You'll see Zoe pictured above at one of her recent book signings. Got her book yet ? Why not ? Get it !
'Typical Girls ?', The Story Of The Slits, by Zoe Street Howe, is available now. Recommended !

As for other AZ programmes dotting around the globe, don't forget that the Radio Seagull shows Monday through Wednesday are repeated, Friday through Sunday respectively, at 02.00am too, particularly for our Stateside and Canadian friends, as that'll be evening time for them.
See, we think of you too !
Add to this, our shows are aired every weekend, by WCRV in Lake Ariel Pennsylvania, and Hesser College Radio in Manchester, New Hampshire. Thanks guys !

Possible chat, gossip, rumours and suchlike of 2 possible new Presenters hitting the Zone airwaves, come September, continue to float around.
If that comes to pass, we'll let you know. Be patient !

As ever, thanks to all of you for your support.

J at AZ

This weeks AZ...

Hi Zoneheads,
how is your summer ?
Blistering hot days interrupted by thundery rain here, but this is England, after all.
We wouldn't have it any other way.

Is it a case of 'all change' at AZ Towers HQ ? As September approaches, it does begin to look like AZ Towers will be making the 'official' move, from London to Norfolk.
Come to think of it, a great deal of the work is already being done there.
Lots of travel back and forth recently, taking much more time as it should, due to various train strikes, meaning stops in Norwich for several hours at a time. Nice city !

On to this week, and here are the Album Zone programmes being aired via Radio Seagull, as ever, Monday to Wednesday, at 8pm UK time (with repeats, respectively, on Friday to Sunday, 2am each time), via http://www.radioseagull.com.

Be there !

Monday, it's Simon G in the chair. Tuesday, it's our man in Copenhagen, Gil Legine.
Then, on Wednesday, it's a brand new programme from Johnny Reece.

Up and coming in the next few weeks, is a 'Woodstock Special' from Rich Phoenix, to mark the anniversary. A couple of weeks delay on that one, but it will be worth waiting for.
Barry de Foyle returns the following week too, with a 'Piano Special'.
Ah, vicious rumours abound too, of a new Presenter for AZ, in September.
Watch this space !

Have a great week everyone, and thanks for your support.

Johnny at AZ


Web : http://www.myspace.com/albumzone
Blog : http://thealbumzone.blogspot.com
Email : studio@albumzone.co.uk

Unmanned, occasionally, but still here !

What a funny old week, Zoners.

For most of the week, AZ Towers has been somewhat unmanned, until last Friday, when all hell was let loose with a flurry of activity, Blogs, Bulletins, Programmes, Editing, which will continue right through until Tuesday, when we are seaside bound again.
This back and forth lifestyle really is rather strange !

No matter, we have achieved a lot this weekend, with another host of new AZ Shows ready for your ears. Many have already been transferred to Radio Seagull, and ready for our friends at WCRV and Hesser to take, too.

Ah, but who ? When ? Where ?

It is about time you had an AZ Programme Schedule, so here it is for you below.

As ever, these are the Radio Seagull times listed, with 2 dates mentioned beside each Presenter.
First date - is 8pm UK time, and the 2nd date - is 2am Uk time.
Simple as that !

The place to be ? Well, it's http://www.radioseagull.com

Here goes ! :

20 and 24 July : Barry de Foyle
21 and 25 July : Richard Bismarck
22 and 26 July : Johnny Reece
27 and 31 July : Gil Legine
28 July and 1 Aug : Barry de Foyle
29 July and 2 Aug : Johnny Reece
3 and 7 Aug : Andy Miles
4 and 8 Aug : Gil Legine
5 and 9 Aug : Johnny Reece
10 and 14 Aug : Simon G
11 and 15 Aug : Gil Legine
12 and 16 Aug : Johnny Reece
17 and 21 Aug : Rich Phoenix (Woodstock Special)
18 and 22 Aug : (tba)
19 and 23 Aug : Johnny Reece
24 and 28 Aug : Gil Legine
25 and 29 Aug : Simon G
26 and 30 Aug : Johnny Reece

That's all folks !

J

Punklicious Books and Delicious Shows

Hi all,
and a thundery yet sunny welcome (does that make sense ?).
A quick update on all things AZ, and on to this weeks brand new Shows, first of all.

Andy Miles takes the chair on Tuesday, 8pm UK time via Radio Seagull, and Johnny Reece is around with a brand new Programme too, same time on Wednesday.
As ever, it's http://www.radioseagull.com, your place of choice !

Don't forget ! - we are also aired on Friday to Sunday via Seagull, at 2am (UK time), and Hesser College Radio (New Hampshire USA) and WCRV (Pennsylvania USA) air us too., at weekends.
All details on our MySpace : http://www.myspace.com/albumzone.

On to Punklicious matters, and our very own Zoe has been busy as you know, and her excellent book on The Slits has now hit the shops.
In the London area this week ? Well, why not grab yourself a copy and go and say Hi ?

Zoe will be booksigning, along with Viv Albertine and Tessa Pollitt, at Fopp in Covent Garden, 6pm, Monday 13th July, and also at Rough Trade East on Tuesday 14th, at 7pm.
Be there !

Looking ahead to August Programmes, our man in NJ, Rich Phoenix, has a 'special' in mind, as the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock will be upon us.
Air dates for this Programme will be given to you in plenty of time, so you don't miss it !

Thanks, as ever, for your support - back next week with more news of brand new AZ Shows for the following week... and what's this rumour about 2 new Presenters ?...
Hmm...


Johnny