From one cool dude to another; hot on the heels of our interview with Peter Knight from Gigspanner we have another surprise guest lined up for you on the Unsigned Community this Saturday morning. Joe Jury, the infamous singer with Kamikaze Union will be in the hot seat just after 11. Joe is branching out and he'll be playing his music, telling us about his plans and giving us an insight into to the life of a 16 year musician from Blockley.

 

Talking of Blockley, a full house at St George's Hall for Peter Knight's gig. A breathtaking, magical evening was had by all and a real treat for Valentine's Eve. Romance was in the air, so much so that copies of Peter's new album "Lipreading the Poet" were selling like hotcakes. A "must have" album for the genuine music lover.

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This Saturday morning on The Unsigned Community we welcome back the "mean" fiddler Peter Knight. His recent visit to the NCCR studios was a huge success and we are constantly being asked to play more tracks from his new album 'Lipreading The Poet'. Peter will be appearing live with Gigspanner at St. George's Hall, Blockley in the evening & apart from hearing some wonderful music you'll be able to meet some of the NCCR team. Get there for 8pm & tune in to The Unsigned Community this Saturday morning from 10am 

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So many people have asked us when we're going to start a Folk music programme. The answer is - as soon as we find a presenter!!

But if you're a Folk fan then we have a real treat for you this Saturday on The Unsigned Community. Live in the studio will be Steeleye Span's Peter Knight to talk about one of his projects "Gigspanner". Peter's just moved to the Cotswolds & he'll be making a couple of live appearances locally, in Cirencester at the end of January and Blockley in early February.

We're hoping that Peter will become a regular visitor to NCCR. Hear the first instalment this Saturday on The Unsigned Community 10am to 12 noon.

Robb 

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Weather permitting - we've got a treat for you on The Unsigned Community this week as we'll be taking a 'phone call from Chris Blair from the Scottish band Rieser. Regular listeners may remember the wonderful session in early 2009 when the boys popped into the NCCR studios. You may have also heard me play tracks from one of the best unsigned albums of that year,  "The Well Dressed Thief". The boys have got lots to tell you & new tracks to play so listen in this coming Saturday just after 11am.

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If you missed last year's fabulous Christmas special with Jack Blackman then tune into The Unsigned Community this Saturday to hear Jack playing live from The Cooler.  Jack will be be playing and singing a host of songs including a couple of Christmas favourites.

The Unsigned Community starts at 10am & Jack will be in just after 11. We've got lots of new unsigned music to play you including some wild blues from our featured artist, Californian based Rich Harper.

Heres to a Blue-s Christmas!!

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One man's campaign to promote a new cancer therapy is turning into a multi-national campaign that is expected to raise £50m.

This Saturday morning at 9.00, tune in to hear the world exclusive first radio play of Photodynamic Therapy - the record release from former Hawkwind frontman, Huw Lloyd Langton.

Log on to the charity's website to find out more about this cancer treatment that enables cancer sufferers to avoid the trauma of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

The charity's supporters include Sir David Frost, Sir Alex Ferguson, Chris Tarrant, Jenny Seagrove, Walter Smith and Sam Allardyce.

We'll be talking to David Longman, Director of the charity. Log on now at:

www.killingcancer.co.uk

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Join journalists Duncan Smith and Tim Jones for NCCR's weekly topical local news programme - live this Friday night.

The duo discuss the latest local news stories with plenty of hard-hitting debate and analysis - all in their very own inimitable style. So whether you agree or disagree, get involved and have your say by emailing or calling the show.

Featuring special guests, a round-up of the main local papers, and plenty of interesting music thrown in for good measure, make sure you are tuned in each week to NCCR's only programme devoted entirely to local news.

If you've got a story, comments or anything at all really, email the show at studio@northcotswoldonline.com

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Tune into The Unsigned Community this week for a special treat as we welcome back our good friend Jack Blackman. Fresh from his trip to the States and his appearance at our free concert in Chipping Campden, Jack will be telling us about his travels through blues country & his forthcoming appearance in the semi-final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk/Roots musician of the year competition.

Jack will be playing live from The Cooler just after 11am. If you love the blues you can't afford to miss it.

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North Cotswold Community Radio (NCCR) has been given the go-ahead for an Electro-Acoustic Concert in the centre of Chipping Campden near the War Memorial. Organised by volunteers at the station and a sub-committee of young people from the town, the event on Saturday August 22nd promises to give people the opportunity to enjoy the surroundings in the centre of town whilst listening to music performed by young singer/songwriters and musicians from the North Cotswolds. In the event of inclement weather, NCCR have hired the top floor of the Town Hall so the concert will still be able to go ahead.

Artists appearing include Alcester's Jack Blackman, Electric Newgate, Tom Ford from Blockley's Kamikaze Union, Show Us Mountains and Stratford's Nicki Shannon and admittance will be free of charge. The fun starts at 3pm and runs through until 9pm.

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Tune into The Rock Years this Saturday from 2 to 4pm for a Michael Jackson Special (repeated next Wednesday at 7pm). To celebrate Micheal Jackson's life Terry Ingram will be playing Micheal's music, all the hits and more, with additional background information.

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