Somer Valley Music output

15 Jan 2010

Somer Valley FM, the local Community Radio Station has something for everyone when it comes to music.

The station is on the air 24/7 and live from lunchtime every day till after 10pm. You can listen to pop, rock, jazz, folk, blues, indie, reggae, world music, classical, oldies, country and techno. All these genres can be found in the growing schedule of programmes put together by non-professional volunteer producers and presenters who have been trained by the station staff (and some seasoned volunteers too) in the skills of radio production.

We are here for your entertainment, education and communication needs across the region, which covers an area of Wansdyke about 8 miles around our transmitter at the heart of Midsomer Norton.

Here’s a selection of specialist music programmes currently going out on Somer Valley FM. If you want to contribute your own programme, we’ll make that happen, even if you’ve never been into a radio station before!

For information about all our programmes - speech and music-based, or check out the Somer Valley website (tinyurl.com/nqwgeg).

Monday:
1-2 pm Somer Soul with Mike Killey - just what it says on the tin
3-6 pm Dom's Drivetime - chat with local people and classic rock
5-6 pm Jukebox Hour - rock with Dom
6-7 pm Off the Beaten Track - eclectic world and alternative tunes with Tim Carter. "This show gives listeners an opportunity to delve beyond the well-known hits and discover how each act evolved and developed over the years," says Tim. "As well as overlooked gems from the back catalogue, I'll take a look at the influence each artist has had on other acts that followed."
7-8 pm The I-Show, the local social network scene and teen tunes with Matt Clifford
9-10 pm Steggy's Choice - local DJ Steggy does his thing

Through the night, every night of the week - a carefully selected rolling sequence of rock, pop and jingles for all you insomniacs and night workers...No Chat - Just Music!

Tuesday:
1-3 pm Ray James Country - new and classic Country music and what's on for country fans
3-5 pm Dom's Drivetime - chat with local people and cassic rock
5-6 pm Jukebox Hour - rock with Dom
6-7 Simon Payne plays euro rock and pop classics, and Demis Roussos (sometimes)
8-9 Folk and Blues - Richard Harris with a brilliant selection of Classic Blues, local and international folk music. He's a morris dancer too and very funny.

Wednesday:
2-3 pm: Classical Break - Rupert Kirkham presents an hour of classical music and local guests.
3-6 pm Dom's Drivetime - chat with local people and classic rock
5-6 pm Jukebox Hour - rock with Dom
6-8 pm Stew Black Show - "An eclectic blend of soul, funk, ska, reggae, afrobeat, Motown and post punk pop music delivered with wit, pathos and more than a little ironic hyperbole." (He wrote that. Ed)
8-10 pm The Headbangers' Ball - Aaron Philips plays metal, loudly

Thursday:
1-3 pm Ray James Golden Oldies
3-5 pm Dom's Drivetime - chat with local people and classic rock
5-6 pm Jukebox Hour - rock with Dom
6-8 pm Livewire - cool tunes and info for the teens
8-9 pm Johnner's Live Local Showcase highlights the local music scene and includes the best in indie, electronica and alternative rock

Friday:
2-4 pm The Mike Howell Show - local Baptist Minister Mike Howell cruises through the afternoon with a mix of local news pop, classic rock and Christian music. Plus his now famous 'Ugandan Di