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Post by Joe on Jan 26, 2010 22:54:33 GMT -5
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Post by Joe on Mar 8, 2010 1:33:00 GMT -5
Report by STEPHEN COOKE Entertainment Reporter AT THE ECMAS
Sun. Mar 7 - 4:53 AM
AN OVERSEAS visitor making the most of his visit to Cape Breton this weekend is keynote speaker and esteemed British broadcaster and radio producer Bob Harris, who held an informal chat with moderator and music writer Larry LeBlanc and ECMA delegates at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre later on Saturday morning. Better known by his nickname 'Whispering' Bob Harris, the veteran host shared his enthusiasm for new music and stories from a long career that stretches from the legendary 1970s music TV show 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' to his current slot on BBC 2 where he presents his own eclectic mix of roots and rock music.
When asked about the importance of events like the ECMAs for helping him expand his horizons for listeners on the airwaves and online, he answered succinctly, "In a word: very!
"I¹m always excited at the prospect of discovering something I can take back home to play. Last night I heard (Cape Breton folk group) THE COTTARS -- I¹d never heard them before and they were really good! The singer, Fiona (MacGillivray) has a real passion; she really wants this to happen."
note: "Whispering" Bob has 7 million listeners!
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Post by faerie on Mar 9, 2010 7:15:26 GMT -5
Hey all not sure where this post should go, so its going here? I found a youtube video with an interveiw with the cottars at the ecma here's the link www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Ktx989rmITia |
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Post by Joe on Mar 9, 2010 18:36:34 GMT -5
Hey all not sure where this post should go, so its going here? I found a youtube video with an interveiw with the cottars at the ecma here's the link www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Ktx989rmITia Yeah, it's a great interview and it's also in the thread from March 4...but this one video is different as it has the Captions visible (and not very accurate in transcribing the words- but fun)  I love how Fiona says that the pre-ECMA events were "intensely rushed" Thanks Tia ;D Joe |
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