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Theo Angell

by Alex 19 August 2009 Uncategorized

Theo Angell is a new artist to the Frukie stream and is one which made an immediate impact. His latest album ‘Tenebrae’ is released on Amish Records. His music is both strange and beautiful with an incredible voice. Higher Something: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Tenebrae: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [...]

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How to Live Off-Grid

by Alex 29 July 2009 Uncategorized

Many of us at some time or other have wished or dreamed about being off-grid. Well I have, and still do. I came across this book by Nick Rosen a while back and it made in interesting and inspiring read. Static or mobile – in a house or a hut, a boat or a campervan [...]

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Twain and Chips

by Alex 29 June 2009 Uncategorized
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Summer Visitors

by Alex 23 June 2009 Uncategorized

Sometimes its nice to share something which isn’t music related. I Caught these wonderful summer visitors on camera a couple of weekend’s ago. The Juvenile Swallow had such a striking face and I watched them fly gracefully around me for what seemed like ages.

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Green Fair

by Alex 22 June 2009 Uncategorized

We had a nice relaxing day at the South Somerset Green Fair a couple of weeks ago and this pictured seemed to sum it up for me.

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We’re still blogging

by Alex 9 May 2009 Uncategorized

This is just to let you know that we are still blogging. We got sidetracked recently by our campervan which we hope to be taking around some festivals this year. It’s 20 years old and in need of some attention. Nothing too major so hopefully we’ll get to meet some of you. More later.

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Frukie Top 40

by Alex 26 March 2009 Uncategorized

Here are the most rated tracks by our listeners for the last 30 days. Alela Diane takes a well deserved top slot with ‘Lady Divine’ from her latest album, ‘To Be Still’. If you’ve never voted for a track you can start now by rating it as it plays in the ‘Now playing” display. Just give [...]

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Win Tickets to Tally Ho in London on 28th March 09!

by Alex 23 March 2009 Uncategorized

Frukie has been given four pairs of tickets by the Arts Depot to giveaway to Tally Ho on Saturday 28 March 2009, doors open 5.30pm.

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Arthur Issue 32 is out

by Alex 3 February 2009 Uncategorized

Some of you may recall my Counterculture Guide, part 2 of which was dedicated to Arthur, described as an ‘All Ages Counterculture’ Mag. I normally get this as a paper copy (for a small cost) but it looks like they have also been feeling the affects of the Capitalist Crunch. So issue 32 is only [...]

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Frank Turner

by Alex 12 January 2009 Uncategorized

Frank Turner’s album ‘Love Ire & Song’ has just been added to the Indie Stream. Check the track Photosynthesis. A great powerful album! It’s in store from the end of the month! <A HREF=”http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fsoundtraxradi-20%2F8014%2Ffd98a486-2542-4e91-bb82-2a1a5a6792d5&Operation=NoScript” mce_HREF=”http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fsoundtraxradi-20%2F8014%2Ffd98a486-2542-4e91-bb82-2a1a5a6792d5&Operation=NoScript”>Amazon.com Widgets</A>

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Sharron Kraus

by Alex 19 November 2008 Uncategorized

For those that listen to the Indie stream regularly you may have heard Sharron Kraus. Here’s a bit more info courtesy of Last FM: Sharron Kraus is a singer/musician/songwriter who creates music rooted in the folk traditions of England and Appalachia. Her work is characterized by soil-rich vocals, haunting banjo,

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William Fitzsimmons – The Sparrow and the Crow

by Alex 13 November 2008 Uncategorized

Until last week I had never heard of William Fitzsimmons. His latest album, his third in fact is ’The Sparrow and the Crow’ which can be heard on the Indie Stream. He has a great sound and an even more interesting pass as his site biography will show: William Fitzsimmons is one of the oddest people [...]

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