Republic Of Avalon Radio

ROAR-2006-04-12 - Episode 31 - Granted (Interview and music with Eddy Grant) This week on the ROAR: A slightly altered intro featuring an exerpt from an interview with Jim, conducted by CBC's Peter Miller from the late 1980's, greetings from Jim including some talk about his early musical influences, Celtic music, Calypso, The Bothy Band, Planxty, Lord Kitchener, The Mighty Sparrow, Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley, ... island culture, British colonialism, emancipation, reparation, Newfoundland republicanism, introducing Eddy Grant, the interview with Eddy, closing remarks including more than 19000 listeners, the raison d'etre of the ROAR, thanks to Eddy, a special dedication to all the people of Barbados and, well, you get the drill... Music this week: Our theme Genesis, Rising Of The Moon, Can't keep A Good Man Down, Dariya and Song For Newfoundland by Jim Fidler and Electric Avenue, Living On The Frontline, The Struggle, War Party, Love Weself, I Don't Wanna Dance, Everything Irie, Romancing The Stone, Going Back Deh, Hello Africa, Free My Soul, Umbayao, Talking About Love and Gimme Hope Jo'Anna by Eddy Grant. A great big thanks to Eddy; we wish you all the best with the new record!!! Be sure to visit his website at www.eddygrant.com. Also, have a look at www.icerecords.com for some other wonderful artists. Best listened to on headphones. Not for the weak of heart, mind or soul.

ROAR-2006-04-04 - Episode 30 - Barbados Meets The ROAR This week on the ROAR: Opening greetings and thanks, passing 18000 listeners, our voice chat room "The ROAR Lounge", the flight from Toronto to Barbados, hitting the heat "hot hot hot!", greetings from Eddy Grant, greetings from Glynn Murray (Barbados's high commissioner to Canada), driving around Oistin's, listening to the frogs at the Palm Garden hotel, hangin' out at the hotel, chattin' with Eddy and Indra 'bout salt cod, salt beef, cookup rice and all things nice, takin' it to the streets of Bridgetown, the market, the games arcade, greetings from Barbados artist Junior Paris, jumpin' 'pon de beach, greetings from Eddy Holder, interview with Glynn Murray, pepper pot recipe with Eddy Holder, greetings from Lonnie Angel, a tour of the Graham nature sanctuary (completely for the birds), greetings from Indra, more birds, greetings from Kelly-Anne and plenty lickle tings like dat. Music this week: Our theme "Genesis", Great Big World and Dub Illusion by Jim Fidler, Miss Tourist and Get Up And Dance by Eddy Grant, and Hello Africa by Ricky Brathwaite. Best listened to with headphones and the coolest pair of shades you can find... "Take your time!" Enjoy! A great big "roar" of thanks to everybody in Barbados who helped make this such a wonderful trip for Lillian and such a great episode of the ROAR. Extra thanks to Eddy Grant and Ice Records for their kind generosity and warm hospitality

ROAR-2006-03-22 - Episode 29 - Paddy's Weekend Ah sure, this week on the ROAR: The Mighty Sparrow on Paddy's day, greetings from Nancy in B.C., A.J. in Ontario and Columbine in Boston, greetings from Gypsy, taking a spin in a Newfound cab, the surprise song on the radio, arriving at Erin's pub, greetings from Todd Collins, out for a smoke, back in again, greetings from David Dalton and Tom Donahue, interview with Ralph O'Brien, Paddy in a box, a bit of crack with Liam O'Connell, a chat with Barry Houlde, and all sorts of shenanigans like that... Music this week: Our theme song, Genesis and Merrigan's Reel by Jim Fidler, Trim The Velvet by Eamonn Dillon and Scorn Not His Simplicity by The Sons Of Erin. Best listened to on headphones. Please, scorn not our simplicity, and trim us a bit of velvet, will yee?

ROAR-2006-03-06 - Episode 28 - Salama This week on the ROAR: Greetings from Peter Johnston in Toronto, some talk about the new ROAR Ventrilo chat server, a shout-out to A.J., Buffy, Jessica and Sharleen, Lillian calls on the phone from Barbados, a cool chat with kids from Blankenburg school in west Philadelphia, Lillian and her aunt on their way to Barbados, some not so good observations on Air Canada, music, fun and all that sort of foolishness. Music this week: Our theme, "Genesis", Sleep Marching, Terra Nova, The Needfire, and Salama, all by [http://www.jimfidler.com Jim Fidler.] Best listened to on headphones. Snacks anyone?

ROAR-2006-02-21 - Episode 27 - Frankly Mahervelous! This week on the ROAR: A snippet from the NTV shoot, greetings from Mike Hanrahan, Lekbir Halili, Slau and Tara Dove, Jim and Lillian talk about the new website, Fidler's Pub, our Frappr site, new photos of Mike Hanrahan, Graham Wells and Jim with Dave Dalton on our Flickr site, the new digital camera, Lillian's top-secret, extra-roarital activities, the new "one click" subscribe button, the new ROAR Player, the "Skype me" button, the new and extra cool Wiki shownotes, the ROAR Emporium, the possibility of ROAR DVD's, our new Vintrillo chat server, Lillian's up-coming trip to Barbados, appreciation to Bob Tucker and Mary Emerson, notice to Adam in the UK, Jim's East Coast Music Awards nomination for his album Midnight Rover, shout-outs to Lynette and Maria in New York, Larry in Kentucky and Hope in Ohio, Jim's chat with Newfoundland Accordian hero Frank Maher, a call to sign the Google petition, Jim and his new baby, much unheard shoveling and banks and banks of more stuff; just ready to be shaped into cold, round projectiles. Music this week: Our theme music, Genesis, Welcome Back to Cairo Street, Raai Raai, Home Comes The Rover, I Still Remember, Flow On Waterford River, The Cock Of The North and Bound For St. Pierre by Jim Fidler and Bonnie Kate/The Cuckoo's Nest and Miss Gilhooley's Party by Frank Maher. Best listened to on headphones; and don't forget your shovel!

ROAR-2006-01-20 - Episode 26 - The ROAR In Revue This week on the ROAR: A special intro, greetings from Nancy in B.C., Bea in Baltimore, Jay in L.A. and Anne in Philly, our usual intro, a special sit-in welcome by Eddie Mailbag, show dedication to future listeners, dodging the hotdog cart, the Guinness World Book record for most accordians playing a tune together, greetings from Linday Ferguson, http://www.lindsayferguson.com. Jim being asked to do a nude pose for a calandar, a ride in a 1969 Lotus with Graham Dillabough, Joke Of The Week, an exerpt from a CBC interivew with Angela Antle of the CBC Weekend Arts Magazine, walk-about with Jim and Lillian before Jim's 40th, the launch of Midnight Rover and Atlantic Fest, the ever-memorable advert for Atlantic Fest, a comment from Clyde Rose of Breakwater Books, http://www.breakwaterbooks.nf.net, a condensed version of the Gala at the St. John's Arts And Culture Centre, a comment from Darrell Power of Great Big Sea renowned, a chat with Darrah from Dublin, greetings and music from Eric Bogle, http://www.ericbogle.com greetings from John Monro of the Eric Bogle band and member of Colcannon, Barb from Winnapeg, Monika from Austria, Mike from Austria, Nancy from B.C., Pamela Morgan, http://www.ambermusic.ca, Rick off the coast of Africa, Vic in Philadelphia, Rick in New Alexandria Pennsylvania, Bill in Oregon, Sarah in Oregon, Georgia in Trinidad, http://www.caribbianfreeradio.com, Marie-Chantal in Montreal, http://www.mcturgeon.com/blog/, Carrie in Ohio, Debbie in Toronto, Kevin in Alabama, Kevin from the Studiography podcast, http://www.studiography.com, Lekbir from Morocco and Lise from France, on the bus to Fortune, on the boat to St. Pierre, on the Boat to Isle Aux Marines, at the Basque festival in St. Pierre, out through the narrows aboard the Shannonditty 2 of DJ Charters, http://www.djcharters.com, the "Jim Found By The Long-lost Brother" story, The "Lillian's Life Saved" story, the motorcycle madness, greetings from Larry Scutchan, http://www.blindcooltech.com, Liam in the U.K., Shawn from Torbay, Newfoundland, Tara from Conception Bay, Newfoundland, the crazy sea gulls, the Weisenheimer story, the March Of The One-legged Army, Amanda from New York making interesting noises, the I Still Remember story, closing remarks from Eddie Mailbag and too much more to mention... Music this week: Merrigan's Reel, our theme (Genesis", Jocamo, Downtown Girl, Bound For St. Pierre, I Still Remember and Lillian (A Portrait In Sound) by Jim Fidler http://www.jimfidler.com And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda by Eric Bogle http://www.ericbogle.com and Oceans wide by Jackie Sullivan http://www.jackiesullivan.com Snippets from the Gala included music by: Ger Wolfe - www.gerwolfe.com, Pamela Morgan - www.ambermusic.ca, Niall Connolly - www.niallconnolly.com, Clare O'Mahoney - www.clareomahoney.com, Mick Flannery - www.mickflannery.com, Jim Fidler - www.jimfidler.com, Colleen Power - www.colleenpower.com, Ken Cotter - www.kencotter.com and Mark Greville - www.markgreville.com. It's been a wonderful ride and great to have you all along for it. Here's to 25 more! Best listened to on headphones. "Look Mom, no ears!"

ROAR-12-28-2005 - Episode 25 - The Holiday Edition This week on the ROAR: A special song for the holidays, greetings from Jim and Lillian, a shout-out to the ZA show www.thezashow.za.net the Podsafe Music Network www.podsafemusicnetwork.com the sweater, the pearls, the Mac Mini, the Madplayer www.madplayer.com the "bumble Bea", a shout-out to The Overnight Scape www.theovernightscape.com greetings from Gypsy, greetings from Pamela Morgan and music www.ambermusic.ca dashing through the slush in a Newfound Cab mobile, Santa is evil, the origin of Boxing Day, with some help from Podictionary www.podictionary.com Twas The Week Before Newyear's by Anne in Philly, greetings from Austria, Washington and Red Indian Lake, more greetings including Dave Panting, some of Dave Pantings music www.davepanting.com greetings from The Novaks www.thenovaks.ca The Angel And The Christmas Tree by Eddie Mailbag, closing remarks from Jim, An Offer Wadham's Miracle by Gary Saunders, read by Clyde Rose of Breakwater Books www.breakwater.nf.net and lots more fun like that... Music this week: Our Christmas theme and Jingle Bells(the Reggae version) by Jim Fidler www.jimfidler.com The Cherry Tree Carol and The Holly And The Ivy from Amber Christmas (Pamela Morgan and Anita Best) www.ambermusic.ca Silent Night and The Holly And The Ivy from Mandolin Christmas by Dave Panting www.davepanting.com Best listened to on headphones. Season's greetings to all from Jim and Lillian!

ROAR-12-19-2005 - Episode 24 - The Pre-Christmascast This week on the ROAR: Jim and Lillian in the Roots Cellar for the first time, the ROAR hits number 150 out of about 12000 podcasts on Podcast Alley www.podcastalley.com , 9558 listeners and counting, listener comments from Podcast Alley and Frappr, Eddie Mailbag with "Playboy In Braille", interview with Jackie Sullivan www.jackiesullivan.com a message from Slau www.slau.net and a bunch more... Music this week: Our theme, "Genesis" and Reggae bed-tracks for Jingle Bells by Jim Fidler www.jimfidler.com Out Of The Rain, She's With Me and Oceans Wide by Jackie Sullivan www.jackiesullivan.com and If Every Day Were Christmas by Podsafe For Peace www.podsafeforpeace.com Best listened to on headphones with eggnog; ear buds and a hot rum will do. Enjoy! Best of season's greetings to all from Jim and Lillian!

ROAR-12-09-2005 - Episode 23 - We Finally Tied Him Down This week on the ROAR: Greetings from Slau, www.slau.net listener feedback from Debbie Gillespie in Toronto, 8800 listeners and counting, trouble with episode 22, please vote for us at Podcast Alley www.republicofavalonradio.com stick a pin into our Frappr map www.republicofavalonradio.com our forum, "Fidler's Pub" www.republicofavalonradio.com the special gift-wrapping offer at www.jimfidler.com Mike Hanrahan's CD launch at Bridie Molloy's, a chat with Andrew Lang of Atlantic Union, www.atlanticunion.net a talk with Dermot O'Rielly, a listener question from Kai Jong, the interview with Mike Hanrahan, the Christmas song, "If Every Day Were Christmas" by "Podsafe For Peace" www.podsafeforpeace.org an'a ole'eap a ting... Music this week: Our theme, Genesis and Trampled by Jim Fidler www.jimfidler.com Thousands Are Sailing and The Easiest Way by Mike Hanrahan - Email - mike.hanrahan@gmail.com or melachi@hotmail.com and If Every Day Were Christmas by Slau and Orlando www.slau.net with lead vocals by Jim Fidler www.jimfidler.com Please visit the website for the Christmas song www.podsafeforpeace.org All proceeds are going to UNICEF. Purchase and download the song and spread the word! Best listened to on headphones while drinking a hot bevvie. Kick back and Enjoy!

ROAR-2005-11-29 - Episode 22 - And The Man Played Waltzing Matilda This time on the ROAR: Greetings from Eric Bogle, Amanda from New York and John Monro, the new jingle, 8400 listeners and counting, thanks to Nancy in B.C. for making a contribution at: www.republicofavalonradio.com thanks to Dan Rubin, www.secondstage.ca "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" live at the Gower Street United church by Eric Bogle and John Monro, and interview with Eric and John, life the universe and everything..., a chat with Amanda from New York outdoors in downtown St. John's and that's about it really... Music this time: Our theme, Genesis by Jim Fidler, www.jimfidler.com and And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda by Eric Bogle, www.ericbogle.net Best wishes to Eric and John for a "safe home!" Best listened to with headphones - Get'em on and enjoy! Don't forget: Jim's CD's are availible now at: www.jimfidler.com Free gift-wrapping and shipping from now until Christmas. Give the gift of music!

ROAR-2005-11-17 - Episode 21 - From Duff To Dublin This time on the ROAR: Greetings from Pamela Morgan, Dave Panting and Frank Maher, all formerly of the Newfoundland music group Figgy Duff, an interview with Darragh from Dublin, (hence the title for this week's show "From Duff To Dublin") an email from Nancy White in British Columbia, 7700 listeners and counting, Jay Wilson's request, musicians podcasting, our raison d'être, Amanda from New York is coming soon, Lost And Found, Russell Bowers and the half inch reel, (no; that's not a tune) The Experience, Madagascar Slim, The show at Club One, doing a live performance on the ROAR, The PTR Club, Bar None, the coming surprise, Jim and Lillian in the kitchen, a call for votes at Podcast Alley, www.podcastalley.com or even easier, just go to www.republicofavalonradio.com the new Flickr site, (photos) www.republicofavalonradio.com the ROAR is on the map, www.frappr.com/roar or just go to www.republicofavalonradio.com greetings from Kevin Doucet in Alabama, the Christmas CD gift-wrapping offer, a call for requests for Jim's song, Fields Of Gold, on 97.5 K-ROCK Send your requests via email to email@k-rock975.com or by calling 1--709--738-ROCK (7625) The more you vote, the better... a bunch of Jim's music, Joke Of The Week, a little surprise at the end and oodles of babbles and bits, as per usual. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis, background music from the Friendly Fire CD, Fields Of Gold, Lillian (A Portrait In Sound) and The Merman, from the Midnight Rover CD; all by Jim Fidler: www.jimfidler.com Best listened to on headphones. - Strap'em on and enjoy!

ROAR-2005-11-08 - Episode 20 - The New Jersey Connection This time on the ROAR: The new intro, hellos from Nancy in B.C., Bea in Baltimore, Anne in Philly, Dara from Dublin and Jay in California, Jim and Lillian in the kitchen, some talk about "The Best Of The ROAR", surprise appearance by Anne via Messenger, special weird sea gulls, Bea's coming for Christmas, making beer, the beer pig, photos on www.republicofavalonradio.com Amanda from New York is coming, the special CD Christmas offer at: www.jimfidler.com, the Mad Player, www.madwaves.com, Frank Nora of The Overnightscape, www.theovernightscape.com, the pod father, Slau's Christmas song, the quadruple New Jersey synchronicity, interview with Jay Predham, caller feedback and a whole bunch more. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis, by Jim Fidler www.jimfidler.com a bunch of stuff from the Musaïk CD, In This World, www.jimfidler.com and 2 songs from Jay Predham: Hide A'seek A'lovin' and Cape Broyle. "It's getting a wee bit chilly these days, so warm up with Jim and Lillian on this, our 20th edition of the ROAR. CD's and t-shirts at www.jimfidler.com now with free gift-wrapping and shipping; but only until December 15th. Go to www.jimfidler.com and give the gift of music! Best listened to on headphones. - How 'bout dem Jersey girls?

ROAR-2005-11-01 - Episode 19 - I Still Remember This time on the ROAR: Hello from Larry Scutchan of the Blind Cool Tech podcast, www.blindcooltech.com greetings from David Dalton, Susan Wicks and Dave Wicks, Newfoundland weather, a walk downtown with Jim and Lillian, shortcuts vs longcuts, halloween, digital cameras, pints at the Hooker, to videocast or not to videocast, being gruntled as opposed to being disgruntled, a naked man with clothes on, pirates at the pub, Larry Skutchan getting branches in the face, the march of the one-legged army, crazy sea gulls, the hummer, hockey, the Habs, Roch Carrier's Hockey Sweater, the haunted hike, volunteers getting kicked in the head, an angry motorcycle, passing the 6900 listeners mark, nobody calling the ROAR line (1--724--426-8176), Fidlerville, www.republicofavalonradio.com interview with Willowgreen, www.willowgreenmusic.com, Morse code encryption, Rhythm Of The Goat (by Willowgreen), Joke Of The Week, I Still Remember, painting pictures with sound, Lillian reads a post from the forum by Helen in Colerado and that... Music this time: Our theme, Genesis and Welcome To Cairo Street by Jim Fidler www.jimfidler.com and Rhythm Of The Goat by Willowgreen. Best listened to on headphones. - Driving for 7000 listeners. Spread the word and help us out

ROAR-2005-10-26 - Episode 18 - Midnight Rovers This time on the ROAR: A bit of Irish, a bit of German, a message from Lillian, 6512 listeners, anniversary of the Imagine Festival in Waterford City, anniversary of the Journey Journal (pre-cursor to the ROAR), radio, podcasting, the Wild Rover becomes Midnight Rover, the trip to East Cork, meeting Ken and Val, the birth of Islands Of Song and Atlantic Fest, RSS, thanks to Doug Lawlor, please add a link to the ROAR on your websites/blogs, www.republicofavalonradio.com. Let's go for 7,000 listeners, music live from Waterford City October 25 2004, Journey Journal 4, the Tap Room, Michael the traveller, Bob Marley, the after-hours club, Jordan's Pub, Newfoundlanders checking into the next room, The Little Chef, EI2HW to the rescue, Jimmy Haag and the gold ring, Allie's, talking to Vic and Anne in Philly, talking to Paul VO1HC, BPM, the Christy Moore box set, the new Planxty(live), Alex from Germany, the girls from Brittany, fish and chips from Johnny Walker's, major flooding on the way to East Cork, arriving at Clifford's, buying the new bodhran, the meeting with Morey, Liz and Vicki, Ken's show at the Blackbird in Balley Cotton, laying down the first tracks for Midnight Rover with Tony at the studio in Middleton, the train to Dublin, flight announcements, contact info and too much other stuff to mention. Music this time: The Wild Rover, The Rhythm Of The Goat, Can't keep A Good Man Down and hospitality's Pavilleon. (all Live in Waterford City, October 25, 2004) Also, Midnight Rover from the CD of the same name. by Jim Fidler Best listened to on headphones. - No blarney!

ROAR-10-19-2005 - Episode 17 - The Power Hour This week on the ROAR: Amanda from New York, Mike from Vienna, breaking the 5,000 mark, Eddie's Shack, The Roaratorium, Fidler's Pub, Yahoo's new podcast directory, http://podcasts.yahoo.com the new Google news reader, www.google.com/reader interview with Colleen Power, playing with dinkies, making mud pies, throwing rocks at the neighbours, singing in the choir, getting thrown out of the choir, getting pregnant, quitting the boy scouts, VOCM radio, the Clancey Brothers, music from the American base in Argentia, Prince, The Police, Michael Jackson, OZ FM, Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, The Kinks, The Beatles, Neil Young, going to university, botched singing audition, Girl Drink Drunk, Leyton-Power, Happy Girlfriend, the music biz, Carlton Barrett, Stewart Copeland, Neale Pert, Reggae, Sly Dunbar and Robby Shakespeare, "chinka as opposed to chunka", Needfire, digital verses analog recording, Don Ellis, Atlanticfest 2005, touring, Newfoundland and more of the usual type daftness. Music this week: Our theme and Avalon, from Midnight Rover by Jim Fidler www.jimfidler.com and Chickadee and Newfoundland Weather, from Lucky You Are and Face And Eyes by Colleen Power. www.colleenpower.com Best listened to on headphones. Here's wishing Colleen a great trip and safe home! 60 Minutes; exactly. Enjoy!