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Lonnie Lee

Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 17th June – Lonnie Lee

Posted on Jun 13th, 2013

Lonnie Lee is an Australian singer who has been performing since the mid-1950s. He began his singing career doing Johnnie Ray impersonations and…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 10th June – Van Morrison

Posted on Jun 6th, 2013

Van Morrison is among popular music's true innovators. His artistry is regarded as a complex  fusion of R&B, jazz, blues, and Celtic folk. He…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 3rd June – Rob EG

Posted on May 29th, 2013

Robie Porter is an Australian country, pop/rock musician, producer and record label owner. Beginning in 1959 he performed under the stage name Rob…

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Martin Cilia will be Ross’ special guest on Australian Spectrum Show

Posted on May 23rd, 2013

Martin Cilia will be Ross Fear’s studio guest on Australian Spectrum Show at 9pm on Tuesday night 28 May featuring his new album “Going To…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 27th May – Cilla Black

Posted on May 22nd, 2013

Cilla Black, OBE, is an extremely popular English singer, actress, entertainer and media personality. It's hard to believe that she turns 70 years of…

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The Break (ex-Midnight Oil) on Australian Spectrum Show

Posted on May 20th, 2013

The Break (ex-Midnight Oil) will be Ross Fear’s studio guest on Alive 90.5 Australian Spectrum Show at 9pm on Tuesday night 21 May featuring their…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 20th May – Cher

Posted on May 16th, 2013

Cher became prominent in 1965 as one-half of the folk rock husband–wife duo Sonny & Cher, who popularized a particular smooth sound that…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 13th May – Stevie Wonder

Posted on May 12th, 2013

The performing artist known as Stevie Wonder turns 63 next Monday 13th May. He was an American child prodigy who developed into an incredible singer,…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 6th May – Bob Seger

Posted on Apr 30th, 2013

Bob Seger is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist who is celebrating his 68th Birthday next Monday 6th May. A roots…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 29th April – Willie Nelson

Posted on Apr 25th, 2013

Next week Willie Nelson celebrates his 80th birthday (Tuesday 30th April). Willie Nelson played a vital role in post-rock & roll country music.…

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Computer Talk with Peter Fowler

Posted on Apr 19th, 2013

Join Hills District computer wiz Peter Fowler every Thursday on Morning Magazine at 10:30. Program host Tony Jenkins chats with Peter about all…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 22nd April – Roy Orbison

Posted on Apr 18th, 2013

Although he shared the same musical origins as Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison went on to pioneer an entirely different…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 15th April – James Taylor

Posted on Apr 12th, 2013

James Taylor has enjoyed considerable success as a singer songwriter for over 40 years. He overcame severe depression and heroin addiction to…

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Jon Stevens Interview

Posted on Apr 10th, 2013

On Australia Day 2013, we caught up with Jon Stevens right before he performed live at the Hills Shire Council Australia Day celebrations at Balcombe…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 8th April – Ray Charles

Posted on Apr 6th, 2013

Ray Charles Robinson was an American musician who became known as Ray Charles (to avoid confusion with champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson). He was a…

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Judy Horton chats with Vivien on Garden Gig every Friday

Posted on Mar 29th, 2013

Starting this Friday, Vivien will have gardening legend Judy Horton as her regular guest on Garden Gig. Judy will join Viv at about 12:30 each Friday…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 18th March – Rod Stewart

Posted on Mar 14th, 2013

  Rod Stewart first came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group and then Faces. He launched his solo career…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 11th March – ABBA

Posted on Mar 7th, 2013

Following the break-up of The Beatles in the early 1970's, the world was keenly anticipating the next big musical breakthrough. It came in the form…

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Rock N Roll Smorgasbord 20th Anniversary

Posted on Mar 7th, 2013

This Monday, 11th March 2013, marks 20 years since John Robb nervously opened the mic for the first time at your community station Alive 90.5 (then…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 4th March – John Denver

Posted on Mar 1st, 2013

John Denver was a US singer, songwriter, activist and humanitarian. He began his musical career in the late 60's. But his greatest success came as a…

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George Harrison

Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 25th February – George Harrison

Posted on Feb 21st, 2013

George Harrison was known as "the quiet Beatle" but, in some respects, "the reluctant Beatle" might have been a more accurate description. He was the…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 18th February – The Shadows

Posted on Feb 14th, 2013

The Shadows were the first home-grown British rock & roll band to dominate the U.K. charts from the early 60’s. They gained their initial fame…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 11th Feb – Whitney Houston

Posted on Feb 6th, 2013

Whitney Houston is unarguably one of the of the biggest female pop stars of all time. Her accomplishments as a hit maker are extraordinary - having…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 4th February – Carpenters

Posted on Jan 31st, 2013

The 4th of February marks the date of Karen Carpenter's sad passing. She was the dominant voice of the 70's popular Carpenters duo - and what a…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 7th January – Slim Dusty

Posted on Jan 25th, 2013

Slim Dusty was the most prolific and biggest-selling recording artist in Australia, with more than seven million of his recordings sold on the…

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Phase with Paul Mac has moved back to where it was

Posted on Jan 21st, 2013

Good news for all you smooth jazz lovers: Phase with Paul Mac has moved back to its original time slot of 2pm Sundays. It follows on from Sunday…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 21st January – Dionne Warwick

Posted on Jan 16th, 2013

When Dionne Warwick hooked up with Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the early '60s, she became a pop singer of a sort that emerged from the post-Elvis…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 7th January – John Farnham

Posted on Jan 10th, 2013

John Farnham is the hugely popular Australian artist who staged arena-sized concerts whenever he toured in order to satisfy the demand. He was,…

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OB Volunteers Required

Posted on Jan 7th, 2013

For a while now a small but dedicated team has been running the Outside Broadcasts at Alive 90.5. In 2013, we want to get into the community more and…

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Phase with Paul Mac has moved

Posted on Jan 6th, 2013

Sydney’s newest and very popular Smooth Jazz Show, Phase, has a new time slot: Saturdays from 5pm to 7pm. Since launching the Phase Show, Paul…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 7th January – Don McLean

Posted on Jan 4th, 2013

Don McLean, renowned singer/songwriter got his start in the folk clubs of New York City during the mid-'60's. McLean struggled for a number of years,…

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Special Christmas Eve Edition – Morning Magazine

Posted on Dec 20th, 2012

Happy Jack has prepared a special edition of his Morning magazine program for next Monday 24th December. Along with some fabulous music tracks,…

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Christine Wheeler on Australian Spectrum

Posted on Dec 18th, 2012

Christine Wheeler will be Ross Fear’s studio guest on Alive 90.5 Australian Spectrum Show at 9pm Tuesday night 18 December, featuring her latest…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 17th December – Van Morrison

Posted on Dec 16th, 2012

Van Morrison is among popular music's true innovators. His artistry is regarded as a complex  fusion of R&B, jazz, blues, and Celtic folk. He…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 10th December – Cat Stevens

Posted on Dec 6th, 2012

Born Steven Demetre Georgiou and performing under the name Cat Stevens, this enigmatic and sometimes controversial performer sold millions of records…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 3rd December – Simply Red

Posted on Nov 29th, 2012

Simply Red were a popular English soul band that sold more than 50 million albums over a 25-year career from 1985 - 2010. The main driving force…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 26th November – Tina Arena

Posted on Nov 23rd, 2012

Tina Arena is an Internationally renowned Australian singer, songwriter, musical theatre actress, talent show judge and record producer. She has won…

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Carols by Candlelight Festival and Christmas Markets at Bella Vista Farms

Posted on Nov 19th, 2012

Finally The Hills Shire will experience its own Christmas Fair & Carols night with a difference as money will be raised for Charity as we…

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Martinez Akustica on Australian Spectrum Show 20th November

Posted on Nov 19th, 2012

Martinez Akustica will be Ross Fear’s studio guests on Alive 90.5 Australian Spectrum Show at 9pm on Tuesday 20 November featuring their amazing…

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Australian Spectrum Show on Tuesday 13 November at 9pm

Posted on Nov 10th, 2012

Music Entourage Records with Nathan Eshman will be Ross Fear’s studio guests on Australian Spectrum Show on Tuesday 13 November at 9pm. Ross…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 12th November – Simon & Garfunkel

Posted on Nov 7th, 2012

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were the most successful folk-rock duo of the 1960s. They released a series of huge-selling albums and singles…

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iPhone app updated for Alive 90.5 clone

Posted on Nov 5th, 2012

This is simply a redirect page in case someone types http://alive905.com.au/iPhone rather than http://alive905.com.au/iphone as the page…

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Sally Street on Australian Spectrum Show 6th November

Posted on Nov 5th, 2012

Sally Street will be Ross Fear’s studio guest on Alive 90.5 Australian Spectrum Show on Tuesday night 6 November at 9pm, featuring her new single…

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iPhone app updated for Alive 90.5

Posted on Nov 4th, 2012

Nicholas Cooke has just released version 2.1.1 of his iPhone app. It contains updates to use our new, improved internet stream. Please update to…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 5th November – Matt Monro

Posted on Oct 31st, 2012

Matt Monro was an English singer who became one of the most popular entertainers on the international music scene during the 1960s. Affectionately…

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Stormcellar on Australian Spectrum Show 30th October

Posted on Oct 30th, 2012

Tuesday, 30th October Stormcellar will be Ross Fear’s studio guest on Australian Spectrum Show tonight at 9pm featuring their new 5th album…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Monday 29th October – Billy Joel

Posted on Oct 26th, 2012

Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man,"  in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo…

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St Gabriel’s Fair – Outside Broadcast

Posted on Oct 24th, 2012

To help celebrate 90 years of providing support for students with special needs in Castle Hill, St Gabriel's School will be holding a special 90th…

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Tips for streaming Alive 90.5 on Android

Posted on Oct 24th, 2012

Here are some tips for streaming Alive 90.5 on your Android smart phone or tablet. There are a number of free apps available on Google Play that…

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Ten O’clock Tribute – Mon 22nd October – Fleetwood Mac

Posted on Oct 18th, 2012

Initially conceived as a hard-edged British blues combo in the late '60s, Fleetwood Mac gradually evolved into a polished pop/rock act over the…

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