What a year that was! Thanks to Peter for his effort over the last 6 months and to all the people who came to play on the radio - great fun and I think I learnt a little. The highlight for me was the ability to present to Perth the unfolding story of the Victorian Bushfires. When we ran with the initial information, we had no idea as to the size of the tragedy. The resources of 6pr were tested on that day and came through with flying colours. Radio has the ability to entertain and inform and to deliver when needed - on this day it had it all. My thoughts go out to the families who lost so much and now have to continue.
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Again my thanks to you for your support and let's try again next year - I don't think I upset too many people in the top office..............did I?
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Brilliant @ Leeuwin
Chris Isaak draws big crowd to Leeuwin Estate
March 07, 2009 06:00pm
CHRIS Isaak, reputedly the hardest working man in showbiz, drew thousands of people to Margaret River for this weekend’s annual Leeuwin concert.
As he prepared for last night’s concert, Isaak was his usual self-deprecating, jocular self. Even when doing a soundcheck, Isaak couldn’t help clowning around.
But behind the wit, you could tell that a perfectionist lurks.
It was the first time the bluesy rock ‘n’ roll crooner had been at the Leeuwin Estate winery, which is celebrating a quarter of a century of concerts against what must be one of world’s most picturesque backdrops — the tall karri trees of Margaret River.
Isaak, 52, who has visited WA twice in recent years, was a popular choice for the concert — his singing, humour and charm have audiences eating out of his hand.
He brought with him his faithful band of 25 years, Silvertone.
Large numbers of fans camped out overnight on Friday to take prime positions in the grassy amphitheatre.
While many concertgoers got the full VIP treatment from the estate’s elegant black-tie marquee, others were content to slum it on blankets, armed with mosquito repellent and a bottle or two of the vineyard’s finest.
It seems word has got out about the Margaret River event, with people flying in from Japan, Singapore and the eastern states for the spectacle.
During the two-day concert about 7500 bottles of wine will be polished off, though Isaak won’t imbibe.
“I’m not a drinker,” he told The Sunday Times. “I’m the rock ‘n’ roll musician who never smoked pot and never gets drunk — it gives me a lot of energy to do other bad things.”
Past performers at Leeuwin have included Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey and Simply Red.
CHARMER: Chris Isaak wows the Leeuwin crowd. Picture: Richard Hatherly
Leeuwin Estate Winery
The leeuwin Concert - Chris Isaak
Saturday March 7 & Sunday March 8
Last weekend we were delighted to celebrate our 25th Leeuwin Concert Series when Chris Isaak performed his two sell-out shows.
Reviews
"It was the first time the bluesy rock 'n' roll crooner had been at the Leeuwin Estate winery, which is celebrating a quarter of a century of concerts against what must be one of the world's most picturesque backdrops - the tall karri trees of Margaret River. Isaak...was a popular choice for the concert - his singing, humour and charm have audiences eating out of his hand."
The Sunday Times, March 8, 2009
"Classic rock'n'roll, high powered hillbilly and power ballads brought the house down when Chris Isaak and his band blasted onto the stage at Leeuwin Estate's gum tree amphitheatre on Saturday evening. It was a high - amplitude performance that started without fanfare - Isaak simply walked onto the stage and launched into the first number - and ended with thunderous applause"
ROB BROADFIELD - THE WEST AUSTRALIAN MARCH 9, 2009
In 2009 Leeuwin Estate celebrates its 35th year since establishment. Thanks for being part of our journey!
Saturday March 7 & Sunday March 8
Last weekend we were delighted to celebrate our 25th Leeuwin Concert Series when Chris Isaak performed his two sell-out shows.
Reviews
"It was the first time the bluesy rock 'n' roll crooner had been at the Leeuwin Estate winery, which is celebrating a quarter of a century of concerts against what must be one of the world's most picturesque backdrops - the tall karri trees of Margaret River. Isaak...was a popular choice for the concert - his singing, humour and charm have audiences eating out of his hand."
The Sunday Times, March 8, 2009
"Classic rock'n'roll, high powered hillbilly and power ballads brought the house down when Chris Isaak and his band blasted onto the stage at Leeuwin Estate's gum tree amphitheatre on Saturday evening. It was a high - amplitude performance that started without fanfare - Isaak simply walked onto the stage and launched into the first number - and ended with thunderous applause"
ROB BROADFIELD - THE WEST AUSTRALIAN MARCH 9, 2009
In 2009 Leeuwin Estate celebrates its 35th year since establishment. Thanks for being part of our journey!
perthnow
Hayley Thompson
March 07, 2009 06:00pm
CHRIS Isaak, reputedly the hardest working man in showbiz, drew thousands of people to Margaret River for this weekend's annual Leeuwin concert.
As he prepared for last night's concert, Isaak was his usual self-deprecating, jocular self. Even when doing a soundcheck, Isaak couldn't help clowning around.
But behind the wit, you could tell that a perfectionist lurks.
It was the first time the bluesy rock 'n' roll crooner had been at the Leeuwin Estate winery, which is celebrating a quarter of a century of concerts against what must be one of world's most picturesque backdrops -- the tall karri trees of Margaret River.
Isaak, 52, who has visited WA twice in recent years, was a popular choice for the concert -- his singing, humour and charm have audiences eating out of his hand.
He brought with him his faithful band of 25 years, Silvertone.
Large numbers of fans camped out overnight on Friday to take prime positions in the grassy amphitheatre.
While many concertgoers got the full VIP treatment from the estate's elegant black-tie marquee, others were content to slum it on blankets, armed with mosquito repellent and a bottle or two of the vineyard's finest.
It seems word has got out about the Margaret River event, with people flying in from Japan, Singapore and the eastern states for the spectacle.
During the two-day concert about 7500 bottles of wine will be polished off, though Isaak won't imbibe.
``I'm not a drinker,'' he told The Sunday Times. ``I'm the rock 'n' roll musician who never smoked pot and never gets drunk -- it gives me a lot of energy to do other bad things.''
Past performers at Leeuwin have included Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey and Simply Red.
March 07, 2009 06:00pm
CHRIS Isaak, reputedly the hardest working man in showbiz, drew thousands of people to Margaret River for this weekend's annual Leeuwin concert.
As he prepared for last night's concert, Isaak was his usual self-deprecating, jocular self. Even when doing a soundcheck, Isaak couldn't help clowning around.
But behind the wit, you could tell that a perfectionist lurks.
It was the first time the bluesy rock 'n' roll crooner had been at the Leeuwin Estate winery, which is celebrating a quarter of a century of concerts against what must be one of world's most picturesque backdrops -- the tall karri trees of Margaret River.
Isaak, 52, who has visited WA twice in recent years, was a popular choice for the concert -- his singing, humour and charm have audiences eating out of his hand.
He brought with him his faithful band of 25 years, Silvertone.
Large numbers of fans camped out overnight on Friday to take prime positions in the grassy amphitheatre.
While many concertgoers got the full VIP treatment from the estate's elegant black-tie marquee, others were content to slum it on blankets, armed with mosquito repellent and a bottle or two of the vineyard's finest.
It seems word has got out about the Margaret River event, with people flying in from Japan, Singapore and the eastern states for the spectacle.
During the two-day concert about 7500 bottles of wine will be polished off, though Isaak won't imbibe.
``I'm not a drinker,'' he told The Sunday Times. ``I'm the rock 'n' roll musician who never smoked pot and never gets drunk -- it gives me a lot of energy to do other bad things.''
Past performers at Leeuwin have included Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey and Simply Red.
The West
Isaak rocks Leeuwin
8th March 2009, 10:45 WST
Chris Isaac performs at Leeuwin Concert in Margaret River. Picture: Astrid Volzke
Classic rock and roll, high powered hillbilly and power ballads brought the house down when Chris Isaak and his band blasted on to the stage at Leeuwin Estate’s gum tree amphitheatre last night.
It was a high-amplitude performance that started without fanfare – Isaak simply walked on stage and launched into the first number – and ended with thunderous applause.
GALLERY: Leeuwin Concert
For nearly two hours, the 52-year-old Californian cavorted, crooned and wailed his way through a diverse play list, alternating note-perfect rock, his signature rockabilly sound and plaintiff acoustic weepies.
Baby boomers “moshed” at the front. The young and the glamorous swayed to the rhythms in couture ball gowns and the punters were in raptures. And everyone marvelled at perhaps the world’s only mirror-ball lounge suit, which Isaaks wore for the second set.
Not since the 2006 low point – Amici Forever’s risible cruise-ship cheesiness – has the Leeuwin concert audience been delivered such a full force evening of marvellous music, easy humour and extraordinary showmanship.
Read the full review in tomorrow’s edition of The West Australian.
ROBERT BROADFIELD
8th March 2009, 10:45 WST
Chris Isaac performs at Leeuwin Concert in Margaret River. Picture: Astrid Volzke
Classic rock and roll, high powered hillbilly and power ballads brought the house down when Chris Isaak and his band blasted on to the stage at Leeuwin Estate’s gum tree amphitheatre last night.
It was a high-amplitude performance that started without fanfare – Isaak simply walked on stage and launched into the first number – and ended with thunderous applause.
GALLERY: Leeuwin Concert
For nearly two hours, the 52-year-old Californian cavorted, crooned and wailed his way through a diverse play list, alternating note-perfect rock, his signature rockabilly sound and plaintiff acoustic weepies.
Baby boomers “moshed” at the front. The young and the glamorous swayed to the rhythms in couture ball gowns and the punters were in raptures. And everyone marvelled at perhaps the world’s only mirror-ball lounge suit, which Isaaks wore for the second set.
Not since the 2006 low point – Amici Forever’s risible cruise-ship cheesiness – has the Leeuwin concert audience been delivered such a full force evening of marvellous music, easy humour and extraordinary showmanship.
Read the full review in tomorrow’s edition of The West Australian.
ROBERT BROADFIELD
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