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Cherry Red Records

Sunday 15 December, 18:00 (GMT)
Tuesday 17 December, 16:00 (repeat)
Thursday 19 December, 21:00 (repeat)
Saturday 21 October, 17:00 (repeat)

The latest of our Cherry Red Records showcases is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio

This hour long sequence signposts latest releases (October/November) from the Cherry Red group of labels including Esoteric, Big Break Records and Soul Music Records amongst others.  The selection includes albums by Kool & The Gang, The Emotions, Grace Slick and Strawberry Alarm Clock.

Cherry Pickin - Cherry Red Records label showcase - December 2013

Listen in to win five of the featured albums (plus a bonus), in conjunction with the competition section at www.getreadytorock.com

As it’s our end-of-year special we’re also giving away a rare Todd Rundgren vinyl test pressing along with an extra set of six soul/R&B themed albums!

This is the ninth in our series, the previous shows are available via iTunes and in our podcast section.

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Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook.

In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September.

Josh Taerk Sunday Sessions 2024

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Power Plays w/c 15 April 2024

ENMY The Ledge (FiXT)
KAROBELA Get Hard (indie)
KATH & THE KICKS Neptune (indie)
THE BEE TELLERS River Poem (Black Sand Records)
LAUREN FREEBIRD Like A Bomb (indie)

Featured Albums w/c 15 April 2024

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003-2023
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003-2023
14:00-16:00 KATARINA PEJAK – Pearls On A String (Ruf Records)


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