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ArtSound FM 92.7

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6295 7444

Address: Cnr NSW Crescent and Manuka Circle 2603 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://artsound.fm/

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25.01.2022 This week on In The Foyer," Leslie Bell discusses her role as Frastrada in the spectacular Broadway production Pippin, which opens in Sydney on December 3rd. Also, international soprano Eleanor Lyons talks about her forthcoming concert at The Q in Queanbeyan, and Len Power reviews The Song Company’s recent Canberra concert. You can catch "In The Foyer" on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30pm on #ArtSoundFM - tune in at 92.7FM, 90.3FM for the Tuggeranong Valley, or listen online at www.artsound.fm.

23.01.2022 On this week's edition of In the Foyer, show host Bill Stephens talks with the intriguing and glamorous cabaret performer, Meow Meow. She shares her views on the art of cabaret and her experiences as a cabaret star on the International Cabaret circuit. Also, Len Power reviews Going Attractions A definitive history of movie palaces currently streaming on Kanopy. To support #ArtSoundFM's wonderful programs like "In the Foyer" (which airs each Monday and Wednesday at 3:30pm), please consider sending at tax-deductible donation at www.artsound.fm

22.01.2022 Arranger, band leader, and award-winning jazz vocalist Michelle Nicolle started her musical career when she began the violin at the age of eight in the Barossa Valley, South Australia in the 1970s. Based in Melbourne, she is now celebrated as Australia's finest jazz singer. Known for her ability to get right to the heart of a song, as well as being an in the moment improviser, Michelle has continually developed and nurtured her art form with the help of her quartet. As well a...s releasing 7 CDs, the MNQuartet has toured extensively throughout Australia and internationally - in 2005 performing at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Netherlands. Tonight on Friday Night Live at 8pm, we join the quartet for a great performance they gave at the former Gods Café ANU in 2015. Tune in at 92.7FM, 90.3FM for the Tuggeranong Valley, or listen online at www.artsound.fm Michelle Nicolle (vocals), Geoff Hughes (guitar), Tom Lee (bass), Ronny Ferella (drums). Photo featuring Michelle Nicolle and Tom Lee, shot by Eric Pozza

22.01.2022 This week on In the Foyer," Opera Australia Artistic Director, Lyndon Terracini tells how COVID-19 has affected Opera Australia and gives details of the 2021 Spring Season. Jonathan Biggins reveals why the forthcoming season of the Wharf Revue at the Canberra Theatre Centre may not be its last. As well, Len Power reviews a recent duo-piano recital by Natalia Tkachenko and Elena Nikulina. You can catch "In the Foyer" every Monday and Wednesday at 3:30pm on #ArtSoundFM. Find our complete program schedule here: https://artsound.fm/programs/show-schedule/

22.01.2022 This week on In the Foyer," Andrew Threlfall discusses the CDP production of Room on the Broom which opens in the Canberra Theatre Centre on Thursday October 1st. Also, Emma Thriggs reveals details of an exciting new Van Gogh paintings exhibit opening this Friday, September 18th in the Royal Hall Of Industries, Moore Park in Sydney. Lastly, Len Power reviews the Canberra Repertory Society production of What the Butler Saw, currently running in the Rep Theatre.... You can catch "In the Foyer" every Monday and Wednesday at 3:30pm on #ArtSoundFM. Tune in at 92.7 FM, 90.3 FM in the Tuggeranong Valley, or listen online at www.artsound.fm

22.01.2022 On Arts Cafe yesterday we had Kate & Wouter from Photoaccess in to talk about this year's program...

21.01.2022 RED VELVET AND WILD BORONIA - 3.30pm Tuesday 12th January. DAVID SCHEEL performs excerpts from his cabaret "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player", the show that catapulted him into the front ranks of musical satirists in the United Kingdom. Recorded in performance in The School of Arts Cafe, Queanbeyan. If you can't listen to it on Tuesday you can hear it right now on this link https://artsound.fm/shows/house-of-fashion/

20.01.2022 On In the Foyer this week, Todd Mckenney tells how he came up with the idea for his fun new project designed to keep you safe during COVID-19. We hear Canberra playwright Bart Meehan’s short play, Love in Lockdown," which has just won a prestigious International prize. Also, Len Power reviews Canberra Repertory Society’s latest production, Brighton Beach Memoirs." You can listen to "In the Foyer" each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30pm. Find our complete program schedule here: https://artsound.fm/programs/show-schedule/

20.01.2022 Tonight at 8pm on #ArtSoundFM's Friday Night Live: a guitar duo special with Alejandro Florez and Brandon Lewis in concert. Florez's unique music is inspired by Latin jazz, flamenco and rumba. His wide-ranging repertoire includes both original and traditional compositions. He partners with guitarist Brandon Lewis for this dynamic concert from our Manuka studios. Lewis comes from a Latin jazz background, studying this discipline at the Victorian College of the Arts, and furt...her pursuing his passion for this genre of music through his involvement in various Latin bands over the past 20 years. Their original compositions rely heavily upon strong pulsating rhythms that draw on influences from Spanish, rock, hip-hop, Latin, and modern jazz music. These influences are also reflected in their modern interpretations of classic popular repertoire. You can listen in at 92.7 FM, 90.7 FM in the Tuggeranong Valley, or online at www.artsound.fm This show is produced and presented by Chris Deacon OAM See more

20.01.2022 This week Red Velvet and Wild Boronia features excerpts from Between the Champagne and the Gossip," a delightful mini-musical, devised and written by Karen Strahan. This number showcases the talents of "High on Heels," four of Canberra’s best-known professional singers. "Red Velvet and Wild Boronia" airs each Tuesday at 3:30pm. You can listen to #ArtSoundFM on 92.7 FM, 90.3 FM in the Tuggeranong Valley, or listen on line at www.artsound.fm.

18.01.2022 This week on "Red Velvet and Wild Boronia," we will present the first of two programs featuring excerpts from Jeanne Little's acclaimed cabaret Marlene A Tribute to Dietrich." Known for her delightfully scatty on-stage personality, Jeanne Little stunned audiences with her superb evocation of Hollywood legend, Marlene Dietrich. In these programs, Jeanne sings songs associated with Marlene’s early film career, including I Couldn’t be Annoyed, I’ve Been in Love Before, and Lilli Marlene. Jeanne’s accompanist is Peter J. Casey. Catch "Red Velvet and Wild Boronia" each week on #ArtSoundFM, Tuesdays at 3:30pm. You can view our complete program schedule here: https://artsound.fm/programs/show-schedule/

18.01.2022 On In the Foyer this week, dance critic and author, Michelle Potter, explains why it took 9 years of intense research to produce her biography of celebrated designer, Kristian Fredrikson. Also, Len Power reviews the musical extravaganza, Let’s Go On With the Show." You can catch "In the Foyer" on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30pm. To support our locally-developed music programs like this one, please consider giving a tax deductible donation to #ArtSoundFM. You can donate on our website: www.artsound.fm

18.01.2022 Red Velvet and Wild Boronia this week features excerpts from the young David Campbell’s superb program in contemporary cabaret songs, which he performed at The School of Arts on his return from sold-out shows at the prestigious Club Eighty Eight in New York. "Red Velvet and Wild Boronia," hosted by Bill Stephens, airs each Tuesday at 3:30pm. You can view #ArtSoundFM's complete program schedule here: https://artsound.fm/programs/show-schedule/

17.01.2022 TED VINING TRIO AT THE ANU GODS CAFE (2015) Now based in Hobart, veteran drummer TED VINING is an important figure in jazz circles for forming two long-running ensembles: the Ted Vining Trio (1970-2006) and Musiikki Oy (renamed as Blow in 2000). Recently turned 80, Vining's achievements were recognised with the Hall of Fame award at the 2017 Bell Australian Jazz Awards. He has had a wealth of experience both on and off the jazz stage. Pianist BOB SEDERGREEN is one of the grea...test performers of the blues this country has produced. He is blessed with a wonderful style of musical humour, too. After GARETH HILL studied violin from aged eight, a suggestion from his orchestra conductor prompted him to take up the double bass. Under the tutelage of two renowned bassists U.S ex-pat Eric Ajaye and Max McBride in Canberra Gareth pursued jazz, classical, and other styles in the capital’s thriving music scene. Ted Vining (drums) led a trio with Bob Sedergreen (piano) and Gareth Hill (bass) at the Gods in 2015. Miroslav Bukovsky (trumpet) sat in for the second set. Produced and presented by Chris Deacon OAM. Photo courtesy Eric Pozza (canberrajazz.net)

17.01.2022 This week on Bill Stephen's Red Velvet and Wild Boronia, jazz legend Julian Lee and double bass virtuoso Craig Scott, combine in an exhilarating program of superlative jazz interpretations of classics, including: Might as Well be Spring," Embraceable You, and The Surrey With the Fringe on the Top." You can catch "Red Velvet and Wild Boronia" on #ArtSoundFM every Tuesday at 3:30pm. You can find our complete program schedule here: https://artsound.fm/programs/show-schedule/

16.01.2022 This week's In the Foyer, airing on Monday and Wednesday at 3:30pm, features an interview with the new Ausdance Act Director, Dr. Cathy Adamek. Also, Len Powers reviews the Canberra Youth Theatre ’s production of Normal." If you enjoy #ArtSoundFMs local programming, please consider a tax-deductible donation to support our station. You can donate on our website: https://artsound.fm/

16.01.2022 Tonight at 8pm on Friday Night Live, the Tom Fell/Ålex Raupach Quintet will explore their favourite music from the famous Blue Note recording label in the 1950s and 60s. It will be a rare chance to hear classic songs by the likes of Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Kenny Dorham. One of the excellent Geoff’s Jazz series at Smith's Alternative, which began earlier this year but was unfortunately affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The quartet comprises Tom Fel...l (saxophone), Alex Raupach (trumpet), Hugh Barrett (piano), Tom Botting (bass) and Mark Sutton (drums). See https://www.tomfellmusic.com/about-tom-fell.html Tune in at 92.7 FM, 90.3 FM in the Tuggeranong Valley, or listen online at www.artsound.fm. Presented by Chris Deacon OAM, pic by Tom Fell

15.01.2022 This week on Bill Stephen's In the Foyer, dancer and choreographer Liz Lea Dance tells how the interruption of the International tour of her acclaimed dance work Red," led to an opportunity for a streaming production. Also, Len Power reviews Swing on This, a concert recorded in the Sydney Opera House in 2018 featuring: Michael Falzon, Rob Mills, Ben Mingay, Luke Kennedy and Craig Schnieder with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. You can listen to "In the Foyer" every Monday and Wednesday at 3:30pm on #ArtSoundFM. Tune into 92.7 FM, 90.3 FM for the Tuggeranong Valley, or listen online at www.artsound.fm

14.01.2022 Tonight on "Friday Night Live," #ArtSoundFM presents The Jess Green Quintet! Jess presents some of the "songs that made me" in this two hour concert recorded at the former Gods Cafe ANU in February 2017. Tune in at 8pm to give it a listen. Jess is a sought after music educator and has taught at The Australian Institute of Music, The University of Western Sydney, The SIMA Young Women’s Jazz Workshops, and has toured for Musica Viva in Schools for over 8 years. She is now based... in Canberra, and as well as continuing to perform nationally, she teaches guitar at ANU, Burgmann College, and at the Canberra Institute of Technology. In 2016 Jess was asked to direct the first SIMA Young Women’s Jazz Workshops in Canberra and launched a new project and stage name Pheno. Jess Green (guitar), John Mackey (tenor sax), Miroslav Bukovsky (tpt and flugelhorn), Eric Ajaye (bass) and Col Horweg (drums). Produced and presented by Chris Deacon OAM

14.01.2022 This week on Red Velvet and Wild Boronia," popular Canberra soprano Louise Page sings an aria from the opera Ernani," a new production of which has just been announced for Opera Australia’s 2021 Summer season. Accompanied by Phillipa Candy on piano, Louise will also perform operatic arias by Verdi, Puccini and Mozart, in a program recorded at The School of Arts Cafe in Queanbeyan. You can catch "Red Velvet and Wild Boronia" every Tuesday on #artsoundfm at 3:30pm. You can find our complete program schedule here: https://artsound.fm/programs/show-schedule/

13.01.2022 This week on In the Foyer, Liz Bradley discusses What the The Butler Saw, which she is directing for Canberra Rep, opening in the Rep Theatre on 10th September. Also, Sammy Moynihan gives details of L’Entreprise du Risque, which he is producing for Belco Arts for a season in the Belconnen Arts Centre commencing on 9th September. You can catch "In the Foyer" each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30pm. To support #ArtSoundFM's locally produced programs, please consider sending a tax deductible donation. You can donate on our website: www.artsound.fm

13.01.2022 'IN THE FOYER" with BILL STEPHENS - JORDAN BEST - LEN POWER. 3.30pm Monday and Wednesday 11th and 13th January 2021 BILL STEPHENS talks with newly appointed Artistic Director of The Q in Queanbeyan - JORDAN BEST - about her new role and her ambitions for the future of The Q. As well LEN POWER provides a run-down of Canberra Rep's 2021 program. If you are unable to listen to this program on Monday or Wednesday you can hear it right now on this link:https://artsound.fm/shows/in-the-foyer/

13.01.2022 Tonight on #FridayNightLive at 8pm: The Andrew Robson Trio with special guests Sandy Evans and James Greening. Listen in at 92.7 FM, 90.3 FM in the Tuggeranong Valley, or online at www.artsound.fm Now firmly established as one of Australia’s leading saxophonists, Andrew Robson divides his time between his own group, the Andrew Robson Trio; the World According to James, a quartet with trombonist James Greening; the award winning world music group, the Mara Ensemble; as well ...as myriad other performance, touring, recording and teaching engagements. Andrew composes extensively for all projects in which he is involved. A graduate of the ANU with a post graduate degree in performance and Masters degree (performance and composition), alto saxophonist and composer Robson has been based in Sydney since 1992. He has also spent time in New York where he studied with some of the world’s most celebrated saxophonists, including David Liebman and Steve Coleman. Tonight his trio - Andrew Robson (alto and baritone saxes), Hamish Stuart (drums), Steve Elphick (bass) is joined by long-term colleagues Sandy Evans (tenor and soprano saxes) and James Greening (trumpets and trombone) in a memorable concert recorded at the former Gods Café at the ANU. Produced and presented by Chris Deacon OAM.

11.01.2022 This week, Red Velvet and Wild Boronia features the second program of excerpts from Marlene A Tribute to Dietrich, in which Jeanne Little performs songs associated with Marlene Dietrich’s Las Vegas show and later recording career, including Makin’ Whoopee," I Get A Kick Out of You, and Where Have All The Flowers Gone." You can catch "Red Velvet and Wild Boronia" every Tuesday at 3:30pm. View our complete program schedule here: https://artsound.fm/programs/show-schedule/

10.01.2022 This week on Red Velvet and Wild Boronia," David Campbell performs a selection of his favourite Broadway show stoppers by Rogers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Irving Berlin. He also includes songs from Australian musicals including Only Heaven Knows from the Alex Harding musical of the same name, in which he had already starred. David’s accompanist for this program is Nigel Ubrihien. You can catch "Red Velvet and Wild Boronia" on #ArtSoundFM every Tuesday at 3:30pm. View our complete program schedule here: https://artsound.fm/programs/show-schedule/

07.01.2022 This week on the ArtSound Recorded Music Society, Mark Borowik presents John Coltrane’s "A Love Supreme," his immortal masterpiece recorded in 1964, and arguably one of the greatest jazz albums ever recorded. The #ArtSoundFM Recorded Music Society airs each Saturday from Noon to 1pm. You can listen to ArtSound at 92.7 FM, 90.3 FM in the Tuggeranong Valley, or online at www.artsound.fm

06.01.2022 Friday Night Live returns tonight at 8pm with a stellar lineup of musicians recorded in Canberra: Award winning Singer/Songwriter/pianist Tate Sheridan has already made a huge impact on the Australian jazz and pop scene, having toured across Australia with Sir Elton John. A graduate of the ANU School of Music, Tate appeared in Jazz in Concert at The Gods in 2015 and has made a number of appearances on #ArtSoundFM's Friday Night Live. Tonight you will hear an encore presentation of the complete two sets of this concert, his last prior to leaving Canberra. Tate Sheridan (keys), Tim Firth (drums), and Tom Botting (bass). Friday Night Live is produced and presented by Chris Deacon OAM. You can view our complete program schedule here: https://artsound.fm/programs/show-schedule/

06.01.2022 ‘The Broadway Musicals Yearbook’ can be heard at 5pm on Sunday and is repeated at 11pm on Monday. The show is produced and narrated by Len Power, Canberra theatre and music critic and ‘Theatre Of Power’ podcaster (https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/theatre-of-power). This week In 2013, Broadway saw the opening of the musical, ‘Kinky Boots’, based on the film of the same name. There was also ‘Matilda’, based on Roald Dahl’s children’s story, with music and lyrics by Australia’s Tim Minchin. Also opening that year was ‘A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder’, an Edwardian period musical thriller, and a revival of the Stephen Schwartz musical, ‘Pippin’, which is currently playing in Sydney. You’ll hear music from all of these shows and more.

04.01.2022 This week on In the Foyer," soprano Sarahlouise Owen discusses her forthcoming Art Song Canberra recital By Royal Favour, for which she will be accompanied on piano by Natalia Tkachenko. Also, Len Power reviews a recent concert by these artists, Australian Art Song Encore." As well, Jarad West takes us behind the scenes of one of Alan Ayckbourn’s funniest comedies, Absurd Person Singular which he’s directing for the Canberra Repertory Society. You can catch this program every Monday and Wednesday at 3:30pm. If you enjoy #ArtSoundFM's locally made programs like Bill Stephens' "In the Foyer," please consider sending a tax deductible donation to the radio station at www.artsound.fm

02.01.2022 This week on Bill Stephens' Red Velvet and Wild Boronia, sopranos Louise Page and Amy Weekes, accompanied by Phillipa Candy on piano, blend voices to present a program of operatic bonbons including duets from Lakme," Tales of Hoffmann, and The Magic Flute." You can listen to "Red Velvet and Wild Boronia" each Tuesday at 3:30pm. Tune in at 92.7FM, 90.3FM for the Tuggeranong Valley, or listen online at www.artsound.fm