After a boring life in IT, I escaped in 2015 to pursue a career in photography, Creative Strathaven/Frets Creative and used to run the newspaper Strathaven Echoes. The paper had a regular feature called ‘The people who make our community’ and that is now the theme of my show “Avon Valley Discs/Meet Avondale’s Community”. You will hear all about the community’s lives, their music, likes and also what Avondale means to them.
Hi, I’m Nancy and have been involved with Avondale Radio, since the start. I said I would help with a wee bit of admin and am now busier than I ever was before I retired from a great job as a Community Paediatric Physiotherapist in South Lanarkshire. I enjoy presenting two shows on the station, searching out new and emerging artists for both shows, while still playing firm favourites. Celtic and Eclectic features traditional and contemporary music from Scotland and around the world. The show also includes information about gigs and festivals as well as interviews with artists. I also present a show Women’s Work featuring music written or performed by women. This again includes interviews with female artists, local female businesswomen and discussions on subjects of interest. When not working on my shows or admin for the station I love gardening, knitting, playing the bodhran and still trying to learn Gaelic.
Hi, I’m Bill, I joined Avondale Radio in April 2022, shortly after its launch. Since then, I have presented Made In Scotland every Thursday evening between 6 – 8pm. The show has evolved since the early days and now regularly features new, up and coming Scottish artists as well as the more established names. Previously I presented The Warm Down on Sunday’s which provided a calming end to the weekend, before the start of a new week. However, that show has run its course and was replaced in mid 2025. I’ve assisted on many other shows, either in the short term or as a one-off when cover has been required. Away from the mic I take on the role of Scheduler. This involves making sure that my fellow volunteers have the appropriate access to their shows and content, as well as ensuring that sponsors’ adverts appear in the right places etc. Away from the station, I am now fully retired after a long and varied career, with my part time stint in the local Sainsburys coming to an end in June 25. I continue to attend live music events, averaging one a month. I particularly enjoy attending the Frets Concerts’ events at the Strathaven Hotel. Having access to top quality acts so near to home (400 yards) is a major bonus. I’d also like to say thanks to Douglas MacIntyre at Frets for his continuing support and sponsorship of my show.
Hi I’m Niamh, my role is to work on the marketing and social media presence for Avondale Radio. I also host Sleepless Nights on a Friday night from 10pm-12am where I can subject people to my music taste and obsession of internet culture. Apart from that I also enjoy running, trying to read through as many modern classic books as possible and of course music including anything from hyper pop, electronic to K-pop and alternative.
Hi there, my name is Ian Pitt and I present 3 shows on Avondale Radio. Avondale Radio 70’s show on Friday between 6pm and 8pm featuring glam rock, prog rock, punk rock, disco, new wave and everything in between. Sponsored by Strathaven Striders. Avondale Radio 60’s show on Saturday between 4pm and 6pm featuring all the hits from the 60s not just my favourites. Sponsored by Abbeyfield Sheltered Housing in Strathaven. Prog Rock through the Decades Sunday Evening 8pm to 10pm – old favourites and new favourites from King Crimson & Pink Floyd to Porcupine Tree & Dream Theater. Sponsered by Weavers Lounge Bar in Strathaven. In my spare time I’m involved with Strathaven Striders Running Club which gets me out and about 3 evenings per week. I also practice Guitar (badly) and have recently been promoted by the good lady to Head of Vegetables in the garden greenhouse. I’m still working as a Demand Planning Analyst in the Whisky Industry so as you can see I have quite a bit of juggling to do – but I wouldn’t have it any other way. My grand-daughter Averie (nearly 4) comes into the mix as well – making her debut on Christmas Day 2025 to wish her Mum and Dad a Merry Christmas. I listen to all types of music form 50s right up to the present day
My love affair with music comes from loving the background of radio from a very young age, always having the radio on in the background creating that soundtrack of your life. I have fond memories of listening to Radio Luxemburg and radio Caroline back in the days when the BBC had the only licences to broadcast…that gives away my age a wee bit doesn’t it?
You will find an eclectic mix of music on my personal playlists, however, country is without doubt my favourite genre. The C2C – Country 2 Country – festival is one of my favourite gigs and I have been fortunate to travel to Nashville for the CMA Fest several times and experience what can only be described as Disneyland for music, not just country. On my show you will have the opportunity to listen to some of the most famous and prolific country tracks and artists as well as some amazing music you may not have heard for a while.
I do hope you’ll join me.
Arriving relatively late to the Avondale Radio party, my background is somewhat mixed.
Brought up in the flat landscape of Boston, Lincolnshire I initially pursued a career in retail management. In my spare time I became a mobile disco DJ then a step up to sound engineer for a local band. The late 80s saw me change career to landscape gardening, and a move north. After moving to Biggar I joined a group of like minded people playing and singing in a local covers band. The band is no more, but it allowed me to rediscover my interest in sound engineering.
Other than an interest in music which has been a constant throughout my life, my other main interest is dogs, and I’m involved in supporting and volunteering with Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue. I’m pleased to confirm that my current shepherd appreciates a good tune and he and our other rescue keep me fit, along with my weekly stumble around a basketball court once a week.
I look forward to sharing a wide range of good tunes with the listeners of Avondale Radio.
Doug presents ‘Dug’s Dinner’ every Saturday at 6pm
We are the Crossbeats team – enthusiasts in contemporary and alternative music. As well as showcasing well-known bands and musicians, we also feature new, emerging talent from around the world. We enjoy the wide variety of exciting music in the contemporary Christian music scene – rock, Indie, folk, celtic, bluegrass etc. and we love playing listeners’ requests.
Every week at 9-10 am on Sundays. Our show is a mix of music and chat. We share banter and discussion, interview artists and explore the lyrics and stories behind their songs.
The Crossbeats team is: (l to r above) Murray Herbert, Angus Allan, Calum Stark, Chris Macrae, Liz Stark and Graeme Lacey. We are great friends, real enthusiasts for the music we play and we share a lot in our lives together in Avendale Church. We’d love you to join us for Crossbeats every week – “Music to Feed Your Soul”.
I am Andi Struthers, born and brought up in Glassford or The Glessart. as it is better known .My love of music, started when I was given a Red Dansette Record Player, for Xmas when I was 10. I was a proud member of the David Bowie,The Monkees & the David Cassidy Fan Clubs back in the day and can still remember seeing David Cassidy in the early 70s, when he made a pit stop to The Olympia in East Kilbride .My passion for all things Radio ,started when I used to listen to Radio Luxembourg,& Radio Caroline , and in particular to Johnnie Walker , of whom I am still a huge fan of to this day. Musically I love everything from Alexander Brothers, to Brothers Osborne ,to The Brothers Johnson ,with my favorite genre of music being Soul/Funk& Disco. I joined Hospital Radio in my early 20s and in later years ,have been lucky enough to have been involved in a few local Radio stations. So I am delighted to be involved in Avondale Radio and look forward to playing you some relaxing Late Night Love Songs.
I’m a Folk Singer/Songwriter from the Lanarkshire village of Overtown. I perform with and I’m a founder member of the popular Scottish folk band HAGGERDASH with whom I have recorded several CDs. I am is also involved with Stonehouse Folk Club and The Lanarkshire Songwriters. I’m the presenter of Folk ‘N’ Everything on Avondale Radio having previously been a presenter of Folk Music programmes on Avon FM and Alive FM. My programme will include mainly Folk music but will have sprinkling of everything else. You are certainly likely to find many of the influences on my music from The Corries, McCalmans, Gaberlunzie and Hamish Imlach to name but a few right through to Lonnie Donegan, John Prine, Kate Wolf and Steve Earle.
Hi I’m Fiona. Following a long career with one of the ‘Big Six’ energy companies I left to seek pastures new through my writing, mostly as a hobby and from a very young age (once upon a time…). I have two books published, with the third one in my Arnasaid Trilogy almost complete. I also write children’s books and currently, ‘The Glugg Beastie Belly Gang’ is being illustrated. I will be presenting The Book Club on a monthly basis as part of Avondale Radio’s new club series. I plan to make The Book Club a bit different to regular book clubs (think off-piste, tangents etc.!) I will be inviting lots of fabulous local writers to join in the happy chat around writing, publishing and marketing, interspersed with some eclectic choices of music. I have been involved with amateur musicals since I was a teenager, firstly as a playing member then as a producer and had my own theatre group for twelve years. I now sing with one of the largest choirs in the UK, Merchant Voices.
Hi, my name is Tam Nardini and we present Lunchtime with Tam, in collaboration with my beautiful assistant. I’m retired now from working for Rolls-Royce for 40 years. I have played guitar in rock bands since I was 14 and only recently stopped playing. I am passionate about music especially Rock and Metal but I listen to a variety of different types of music and this will be reflected in my lunchtime show. Love live music and really glad to see the live scene picking up after the last few years. Kept busy babysitting my granddaughter and grandson and now excited to be entertaining you here at Avondale Radio! Hope you enjoy the show and please get in touch with any requests or suggestions for what you would like to hear in the show.
Hi, I’m Stevie, and I have been involved in music in one way or another since I was a teenager. My first band which I joined as lead singer when I was 19 were called Max & The Factors (yes, I know 
), which really gave me a desire to always be involved in music in one way or another. I have worked as a DJ at various times over the past 25 years, including a stint as a Wedding DJ while living in Portugal, where I did a bit of radio work as well. In recent years I have been playing in a band again with a great bunch of guys who have similar tastes in music as myself, and we have recently got back into rehearsals after Covid. I love all music, as the quote goes, Motörhead to Mantovani, but my biggest love is Rock music, all types of the genre from Classic, folk, country, Southern, Prog, Glam and everything in between, and this is what I will be covering in my show, Sounds from the Howf, where I will delve in to the deeper cuts in some well known albums, introduce some new tracks and revisit some old bands you may have forgotten about, also telling stories about the tracks I play and remembering great (or not so great) gigs from my memory and that of anyone who would like to share their stories with us. I look forward to this new beginning and bringing my own little world to you all, Cheers, Stevie Max.
Hi guys my name is Katy Watson, but I like to be known as KT. I have a love for music covering all genres. Music is something that helps me to relax, unwind or just make me think of good times. I hope to share emotive music both chill out and popular to help you forget about everyday stresses. Presenting is something I thoroughly enjoy and wish to continue in my future career. So, keep an ear out for me in the near future.
G’day, I’m Stuart Quigley and will be bringing you the show Aussie Tracks, born in Glasgow and growing up in Castle Douglas and Ayr, I moved to Australia with my wife 38……yes 38 years ago! I have grown to love the Aussie lifestyle and music. I will bring you an eclectic mix of music from Down Under, some artists you will know and some you may never have heard of, but might inspire you to check them out a bit more. The music scene in Australia has always been vibrant and in my spare time I play bass in a cover band that’s been gigging for almost 20 years. Love to get out to see bands and enjoying the great outdoors with plenty of BBQ’s! If you have any favourite Aussie artists and would like to hear them on the show why not contact me through the Avondale Radio page.
I’m Derrick, happily retired after 38 years in the food industry & I now get to do what I always wanted! I’ve lived in Bothwell now for 33 years. I love travel, especially Asia where my work took me for over 30 years, Portugal & France, food, wine (too much), cycling, skiing, movies & most of all music, since my first punk concert in 1978 at the legendary Glasgow Apollo. I also ran a club in Glasgow with friends in 1985/1986 called SPLASH ONE. I recently co-sponsored & contributed a number of my concert photos to the recent book by Chris Brickley – “16 years : Gigs in Scotland 1974 – 1990”. I aim to focus mainly on the punk & post-punk from the period 1976 – 1979, but not exclusively & there will be music from all genres & periods before & after. I’m not a fan of musical labels & I believe there are only 2 types of music……good & bad & I aim to play only the good! I hope you will enjoy listening to music you may know & love & maybe you will be introduced to songs you haven’t heard before & hopefully you will enjoy those as well. Music you don’t know is just music you haven’t heard yet.
Hi I’m John Steele and I’m a retired engineer and one of the many volunteers here at Avondale Radio. I started volunteering after my late wife passed away back in 2018. I was one of the founding members of the Stonehouse Men Shed helping to get it up and running in the village and now I’m doing a Radio show!! ( there’s no limits when you retire). I’m a very family orientated person and love nothing more than spending quality time with my daughter, son, daughter in law and especially my three grand daughters. I’m also a big football fan and love watching whether it’s on TV or live in a stadium.
Linda Ormiston was born in Motherwell and graduated in Maths and Music from Glasgow University. After musical studies at the RSAMD (now Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) and the London Opera Centre, she joined Scottish Opera, where she performed many roles.
Out of Scotland, she has sung with ENO, WNO, Opera North, Opera Northern Ireland and at Glyndebourne and further afield in opera houses and concerts halls all over Europe, Canada, the USA and Japan.
She was a presenter on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Scotland for many years, which included several live broadcasts from the Edinburgh International Festival, the St. Magnus Festival and the BBC Proms in London
She taught on the Musical Theatre Course at the Dance School of Scotland for over 15 years and now teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she also directs opera scenes. She gives workshops and master classes all over Britain and in Holland and is a regular tutor on the Oxenfoord International Summer School in Scotland.
Linda has an honorary Doctorate of Music from St. Andrews University and an OBE for services to opera
Robert: I am a fairly unique creature in that I am Strathaven born and bred and lived in the community my entire life. I have been collecting jazz and other genres for over 55 years and have amassed a collection of over 10,000 albums in vinyl or CD format. I have a pretty decent collection of blues, soul, rhythm and blues, rock, folk and world music, however, my main love is jazz. My jazz collection pretty much covers the history of jazz but I take great pleasure in discovering new talent and following their career paths. Jazz is now universal and every country in the world has a jazz scene. This has enriched the music as cultures have been incorporated into the jazz language. I take great pleasure in introducing others into my sonic world and share the joy and pleasure that music can give us to make the world a better place. Nigel: Music has always captured my attention – from listening to my parents playing classical piano as I returned from school as a lad, to roadying as a teenager for my best pal Dougie Thomson’s early band (bass player in Supertramp) to listening to nonstop Bob Dylan with another close friend (sadly now gone) and eventually finding that jazz is what I love the most, especially if it’s live. My exploration of jazz is incomplete – it never fails to surprise me – sometimes badly, mostly not, because it’s freedom of expression sends the artist on his or her own personal journey. I’m still hooked on early performers such as Armstrong, Beiderbecke, Oliver and the like, and revel in the big band sounds of Ellington, Basie and Herman. It doesn’t stop me exploring contemporary sounds but, truth to tell, rather than musical chaos I prefer a melody somewhere in the sounds! It’s a journey!
Hello I’m Ross, presenter on Avondale, I present on Saturdays from 12-2pm hosting the Saturday lunchtime vibe. I study Broadcast Production at University with a focus on radio. In my spare time a like to hang out with friends and family, play video games and listen to music.
Tune in every Sunday from 14:00 to 15:00 PM for the Robbie Random show, where I take you on an unpredictable musical journey! Expect a dynamic mix of everything from 60’s – 90’s classic hits and lesser known tracks with spontaneous facts about the tracks played that will keep you entertained throughout the hour. Whether you’re a long-time listener on Avondale Radio or just joining in for the first time, my unique blend of tracks and randomness makes for the perfect companion each week on Avondale Radio.
Hi I am Mark and I am currently presenting Drivetime Tuesdays to Thursdays. I was brought up in a household that continually played Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac and Status Quo and now with two daughters of my own I am constantly being introduced to new music that is out there.
I like all types of music and widening my musical horizons, however I must say that my favourite bands are Big Country and The Clash and I am of the opinion that there is no such thing as bad music, just different tastes.
My other passions are supporting my football team, which can be stressful at times, and I consider myself to be an athlete by playing bowls (as I tell my wife it is a sport.)
It’s a pleasure to join the great team at Avondale Radio and I hope you can join me by tuning into drivetime, Tuesday to Thursday at 4pm where I will be playing a wide variety of great music.
My name is Robert, I’m a local musician and I play piano as my main instrument. I also DJ and produce music in my spare time and upload tracks and mixes to YouTube and Soundcloud! I graduated from Glasgow Kelvin College having studied Sound Production and graduated from the University of the West of Scotland studying Commerical Music. I love listening to dance music & hip hop/rap!
Hi I’m Nicola Steele and I am presenting the ‘Midweek Mayhem’ show on a Wednesday afternoon.
I am a full time Early Years Practitioner in a school nursery however, my proper job is being a mum to my two amazing daughters.
I have a varied music taste from Jason Donovan to The Foo Fighters and all the others in between, which I blame being born in the 80’s and growing up in the 90’s where there was such a wide range of genres during this time.
I am also the secretary of the Stonehouse Community Council. I just like making a difference in the community and helping people when I can.
I am really excited to be volunteering here at Avondale Radio.
Hi everyone, I’m Jo and I’m the voice behind many of the jingles and advertisements you hear across all the radio shows on Avondale radio. I volunteered to support the station after getting the bug from doing a voice over for John Lewis and I’m so glad I did! It’s great being a part of a radio station which is so diverse with it’s presenters, shows, topics and music! When I’m not working, doing voice overs or mum duties, I enjoy getting out in the fresh air for a walk or when the weather isn’t so miserable, I’ll get out for a run. I love nothing better than ending a stressful day getting lost in a good book, which currently is anything by Stephen King.
Hi, we are the unlikely pair of Jimmy Orr and Alan Clark. (I mean just look at our photograph} We have been referred to as “The Odd Couple”, “Little and Large”, or even “The Big Handsome Chap with the Beard and his Pal”. The one thing we are, is lifelong friends, but equally we love great music which we are delighted to have the chance to share with you.
Jimmy is a retired quantity surveyor, who after some time in private practice, joined the complex maze of local authority design services, and managed to work himself up to the dizzy heights of Design Manager for North Lanarkshire Council. Over the years like a drummer in a lot of rock bands, he has hung about with a lot of musicians, and now he is making a concerted effort to join them by learning guitar at his local B.U.M.S. (Bothwell and Uddingston Men’s Shed). His lack of musical prowess, however, has not interfered with his taste in music, and his wish to share that with you.
Alan is a retired secondary school teacher, having taught in Lanarkshire for most of his career. He played in a Folk Group for many years, which grew his love of folk music. He simply loves performing and, acting has now become one of his main hobbies, appearing in Theatre, Musical Theatre, Film and TV. He has taken to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe and appeared as a Supporting Artist in Badla, River City, Good Omens 2 and Outlander.
We are both very excited to be able to share time with you and enjoy wonderful music together. There have been many influences in our taste of music with folk music of all types, R & B, and Soul featuring strongly. But that doesn’t limit us, as you can’t beat a bit of Heavy Rock, Classic Rock, Pop, Trad Jazz, Big Band, and even Country. So really our show could feature a bit of anything and everything, and the only way to find out, will be to listen in to “The Songs That Shaped Us” on Sundays from 12 midday to 2.00 p.m.
Hi everyone. My name is Jack McLaughlin and I am delighted to be your host for two hours of banger after banger, tune after tune, as we delve back and explore the joys of Britpop and Indie.
When I was younger, I was brought up listening to my parents music taste and soon found myself listening to a wide array of artists, spanning from Elvis, The Stone Roses, Suede, Bruce Springsteen and many more. Unusual for a 8 year old at that point in time!
I always find music a great way to alter your mindset. You can tailor songs to how you feel and how you want to feel. It is something so easy to put yourself in a positive mindset.
A little about me, you’ll probably know me from working countless jobs in Strathaven and I have graduated with a Masters in Multimedia Journalism so I am delighted to begin working here at Avondale Radio.
Hi, my name is Marta! I’m Polish and originally only came here for a summer job, but as soon as I watched an episode of ‘ Still Game’ I fell in love with Scotland and its people, so decided to stay a little longer…Well….its been 20 years and I still haven’t left, so thanks for having me
I work as a college lecturer teaching Fashion Business and Marketing. I love my job (most days anyway), but I am eager to develop my artistic and spiritual side, so in my free time I take acting classes, attempt to wake up at sunrise to meditate and connect with the Universe <please note the word in bold> and generally live a joyful live.
I am delighted to be joining Avondale Radio and hope to sprinkle a little of my magnetism into your Monday afternoon’s at 3pm…in a good way Catch you then! x
Hi there. My name is David Thomson, and I have been working with Avondale Radio for over two years on the production side of the station. Along with my “Locker Recording Studio” colleagues, Davy Jones and Lewis Hunter we have been recording and producing, programme promos, presenter idents and sponsor information. We also record and produce the many acoustic sessions recorded for the station, featuring both new and upcoming artists. The studio time is our contribution to the station.
Now, my task is to improve and maintain the audio quality of the station output. Working with presenters, who all work from their own homes, providing quality microphones and other equipment plus any necessary acoustic treatment to raise and maintain the audio quality the presenters shows. I also get involved in our live music programme and enjoying training our volunteers on how to use our new PA system, as well as engineering some of our live gigs.
I have been in the Pro Audio industry since the early 1980’s from studio engineering and production, as a bass player, studio builder and latterly as a supplier of high quality audio systems mainly as part of sophisticated AV systems to, for instance, Universities, Hotels and Corporate Board Rooms. I have been very lucky having a lifetime working in sound!
James says he has been ‘doing his thing’ on the airwaves for longer than he cares to remember, having been involved in radio and music in some form or another for the last three decades. He is absolutely committed and passionate about radio, extolling its virtues as a constant friend and companion to so many people, any time of the day or night. You’ll hear James on his ‘Just Winging It’ show every Friday afternoon between 2pm-4pm.
I have a wide and varied taste in music and I hope this will come through during my broadcasts where you can expect to enjoy anything from Pink Floyd, The Beatles and Neil Young to more recent chart toppers such as Harry Styles and Chappel Roan. There will undoubtedly be the odd Radiohead song thrown in for good measure.
I play rhythm guitar, sing and have written a number of songs myself. One of my current projects is putting melodies to some of the poetry I write. Over the years I have participated in many open mic sessions, including some, most recently, here in Strathaven so I’m no stranger to the microphone.
I can’t wait to get started and hope you will join me on my radio journey!
My name is Ally McDowell, and I’m a musician, producer, and lifelong lover of the soulful sounds of the American South. With a degree in Music Acoustics and Audio, I’ve always been fascinated by how music is crafted — and even more passionate about how it makes people feel.
I play bass guitar in The Buffalo Men and the Kevin Noon Band, and I’ve had the pleasure of recording and producing albums for both groups. My musical journey has taken me to festivals such as Belladrum and ButeFest, and I’ve also engineered live sound and performed at local events like Cloverhill and HangarFest.
Southern rock and the rich musical heritage of places like Muscle Shoals and Memphis have shaped who I am as a musician. From the Allman Brothers to Wilson Pickett, this era of music has always inspired me. These days, you’ll often find me at gigs for bands like Blackberry Smoke, 49 Winchester, and The Red Clay Strays — modern artists who keep that spirit alive.
On my show, I want to share my passion and take you on a journey through where this music came from, how it evolved, and why it still resonates today.
Join me for Ally’s Southern Rock & Roots Show — and let’s celebrate the sound and soul of the South together.
Hi, I’m Angela and I will present Musical Melodies. I will be bringing hits from Broadway and the modern day, including film adaptations, for your listening pleasure. I have always loved musicals and how they can transport you to another world, that has you rooting for the heroine or picturing yourself high on an Austrian mountain top singing your heart out. Growing up, I had the full Rogers and Hammerstein collection to content myself with and have loved those shows ever since. I think the Sound of Music VHS had to be replaced. I watched it so often! The local community has plenty to offer show wise, and I have been fortunate enough to attend many of these productions and I am partial to a festival or two. My preferred music genre is rock, but I can listen to almost anything.
In my other show, Rock ‘n Riffs, I can channel my inner rock goddess. So tune in every Friday evening from 8 till 10 and I will play old favourites of yours and mine, and I’ll introduce you to new bands just emerging onto the scene.
Rock ‘n Riffs with Angela – we will rock the night away.
Music can make you happy, it can make you sad. It can pump you, it can calm you down. It can make you bring back memories of a time, a place or a person. It truly is a wonderful thing. I don’t recall exactly when I fell in love with music but I’ve been tapping my toes from an early age. I don’t play a musical instrument. Sorry, not entirely true. I did, in my pre-teen years, play the accordion. I grew up in era of Andy Stewart, The Alexander Brothers and Kenneth McKellar so it was sort of inevitable. However, huckling half a piano about was not really an option so it didn’t progress too far. Apart from music I like, when I can and funds allow, to travel and, if the name seems vaguely familiar you may have have seen it on a poster for Rankin File Drama Group in Strathaven because that is my other passion. However, it’s now about you, the listener, and, hopefully, during the show I’ll be playing something that appeals to you. It’s great to be involved with the station and, maybe, meet some of you. Stay well.
Meet the man behind the mixing desk …
With a background in electronics and a lifelong inability to leave well enough alone, I have somehow found myself volunteering as a live sound engineer with Avondale Radio — a role which largely involves looking serious while pulling cables out of mixing desks and hoping nobody notices.
Although classically trained in violin (!) my more dodgy goth musical career began in 1987, when the guitar took over, and I played in bands through my student days and early ’90s. Although the hair has diminished somewhat since then, the musical damage appears to have been permanent. I continue to love to write, record and create music, proving that apparently there is no known cure for this particular affliction.
These days, I can frequently be found at Avondale Radio live events, surrounded by microphones, cables, speakers and increasingly concerned musicians. My official duties include making sure everyone can be heard, keeping an eye on the levels and generally pretending that the frightening collection of flashing lights on the mixing desk is completely under control.
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