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@roger-williams49.bsky.social

Presenter "Soft Folkus" Sunday 7-9 pm UK time on www.serenade-radio.com Join the Soft Folkus Group! I play with The Strawberry Jammers & I sing with www.pitchandmix.com ParkRun enthusiast. I win my age group if the other guy doesn't show up.

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Soft Folkus: Featured Album From Ninebarrow Listen to Soft Folkus: Featured Album From Ninebarrow by Roger Williams for free. Follow Roger Williams to never miss another show.

Three selections from the outstanding new album from Ninebarrow in this edition of Soft Folkus first heard on the rather lovely Serenade Radio

tinyurl.com/4a684sev

17.09.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"This has something to do with the fibonacci sequence, doesn't it?"

"You're overthinking this buddy, just tuck in!"

#Sunflowers #fibonacci

15.09.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Soft Folkus - Feature Interview With Katie Spencer Listen to Soft Folkus - Feature Interview With Katie Spencer by Roger Williams

If you missed the last Soft Folkus in which I chat to @katiespencermusic.bsky.social (and let's face it most people did) you can catch it on the link below in Hour Two. Lots of other good stuff too like June Tabor, Bert Jansch @elizamarshall.bsky.social & CSN #acoustic #folk tinyurl.com/mwdy4zz2

03.09.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Katie Spencer has a wondrously lush new album out soon called "What Love Is". You can hear us nattering about it & the influence of John Martyn on her work this Sunday on my show Soft Folkus on www.serenade-radio.com from 7-9pm Your smartspeaker will find it! @katiespencermusic.bsky.social #acoustic

30.08.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caption anyone?

27.08.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You've probably never listened to Soft Folkus on Serenade Radio. Maybe try tuning in just for 5 minutes before 8.00pm for a stunning re-working of a Beatles song? You won't regret it. Go to www.serenade-radio.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Serenade Radio." #Beatles #folk #acoustic

20.07.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Celebration Of French Popular Music Listen to A Celebration Of French Popular Music by Roger Williams

This was fun! Very much enjoyed creating my personal journey through the popular music of France for Serenade Radio. If you missed it - and let's face it, most people did - you can listen again here!

tinyurl.com/4vz829pu

14.07.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Simon! I've recorded it and it could well end up on Mixcloud sometime tomorrow.... your turn next year!

14.07.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me on www.serenade-radio.com tonight at 6.00 as we celebrate #BastilleDay with artists like Francoise Hardy, Gilbert Becaud & Jacques Brel. Several songs are from when I used to listen to French Radio on Long Wave back in the day. Ask your smartspeaker to "play Seranade Radio" #Francophile

14.07.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who knew that Chesterfield was so lovely? #Chesterfield

12.07.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Christopher Lillicrap - You Will Be Me
YouTube video by Music On TV1 Christopher Lillicrap - You Will Be Me

My best mate since school days is Christopher Lillicrap. Some people haven't heard of him, others wonder whatever happened to him. Courtesy of a guitar he bought in Athens & a heart surgeon in Plymouth he's written a touching new song about ageing- and it's here!

youtu.be/TOxSw_1Z2mg?...

18.06.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight I celebrate the talent of Brian Wilson with the help of The Spooky Men. @regmeuross.bsky.social & @katerusby.bsky.social @caradillonsings.bsky.social & James Edge are in the show too. Ask your smartspeaker to play Serenade Radio & it probably will. #folk #acoustic #roots

15.06.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's slightly tricky to find, in the middle of a housing estate & next to a school, but worth it!

06.06.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clever idea at
The DeLaval Arms, Old Hartley. They play an entire album at 8.30 on a Thursday. Haven't heard #Tommy for years! #TheWho

05.06.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ferry trip is good too!

05.06.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Why go to Rome when you can come to South Shields?" said the guide.

Just been to the extraordinary Arbeia Roman remains.

Why isn't this better known?

A really excellent visit and well explained on site.

#southshields #Arbeia @profaliceroberts.bsky.social

05.06.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've been to Chesterfield today. It's probably lovelier than you think it is.. #Chesterfield

31.05.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When you have a line-up that includes @regmeuross.bsky.social @elizamarshall.bsky.social @kathrynandsean.bsky.social Odette Michell with @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social not to mention Joan Baez, John Renbourn it might be an idea to tune to www.serenade-radio.com tonight at 7.00 pm. Maybe ask Alexa?

25.05.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Send a mellifluous song of your own devising to radioroger24@gmail.com & I'll see if I can give it an outing - goedenavond - tot ziens and all that low country stuff. What's your band called?

08.05.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@jeremyjohnsongs.bsky.social Good to catch you at #RHSMalvern good songs, neat guitar style and super harmonies, from, "bloke in deckchair."

08.05.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gorgeous bluebell woods at Felley Priory this morning. Lovely to have this in our back yard!

25.04.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've done my fact-checking. Always do on the big issues of the day! (;

22.04.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm feeling out of sorts today
In fact I'm quite confuesli
It seems that Aldi no longer make
Their Very Berry Muesli.

My favourite cereal bar none
On the right hand aisle - not the midl
So what's a hungry boy to do?
I'll take my trade to Lidl!

#Aldi #BringBackVeryBerryMuesli #Lidl

22.04.2025 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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As well as veterans like Harvey Andrews, Joan Baez & Maddy Prior there's newer material from @stevetilston.bsky.social @katherinepriddy.bsky.social Filkin's Drift @gigspanner.bsky.social & so much more. Your Smartspeaker will find Serenade Radio if you ask it nicely or go to www.serenade-radio.com

20.04.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not long back from Bempton Cliffs where we saw lots of Gannets, a Pippity sort of bird and the occasional Puffin! Must have a look @matthewstadlen.bsky.social page to see what he's been up to....

19.04.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm sure it will be, a small quirky venue - very intimate.

05.04.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Will hear Lavinia in Nottingham tonight, with my son's band Connexion Man in support. Can't wait, got my coat on. Loved Trembling Bells!

05.04.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Calstock to Penistone in one go? You'll be knackered - well I would be. Must be great to be young. Safe Passage and have a great gig.

05.04.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Karen Macleod Chatting To Roger Williams & Playing Live On Blues & Roots Radio

Mixcloud says this interview is 4th in The Global Acoustic Blues Chart. I'm not sure how impressed I should be, it's a decent interview though & Karen is a fine musician with a good story to tell!

www.mixcloud.com/roger-willia...

05.04.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your time, Reg. Really enjoyed our natter. Good luck with the tour - I'll probably catch you in a field somewhere before too long.

25.03.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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