Feedback from Initial Contact:
 International Radio Station Feedback:

 

  • We passed this information to one of our broadcasters who does a Blues programme every Friday. He is very interested in receiving you CDs and play them in his programme. V. Pino (New Zealand).

  • We would like to give our support by promoting all your groups and solo singers which we would include in our programming and also in our two programs dedicated to the blues' culture. J. Vargas (Saltillo, Mexico)

  • Hello, I'd be quite happy to play the compilation you send. I have a blues show of my own and am also in regular contact with the program director of the blues and jazz programming at Radio 88, which is part of the national public radio network - E. Marcus (Tel Aviv, Israel).

  • Hi There Downunder, I am coming from radio station in Vinkovci, Croatia and I am the editor of the radio show which we call "Boom Boom", a blues and rock show. I will play your music, promote your bands in exchange for receiving promo materials from your bands, and also I would like to receive all the news you can send me... VFM Radio Rep (Croatia)

  • Hi I'd be very interested in hearing what's up down under... I've booked Dave Hole in the blues festival I produce and have had a smattering of discs come my way over the years for airplay on my radio show. Would love a more comprehensive idea of what's going on. Cheers C.Hayden, Announcer/Producer and Blues Writer (Edmonto, Alberta, Canada).

  • Hi Jillian, nice to hear from you. Great idea to promote blues and roots artists from Australia worldwide. I have a weekly blues radio show Mojo Blues and would be definitely interested to present Australian blues and roots scene. I play music from all over the world and am a bit short of happenings from Australia so you just came in at the right moment. I also work for our blues festival in July and maybe we can have somebody from there in the near future... Regards Vasja...(Scopje, Macedonia)

  • Jillian and Melanie, sounds like you're going about this the 'right' way. Very organized and well thought out I'd love to be on the mailing list and will happily assist in reporting/spinning the music. I'm a big fan of so much that I've heard from 'downunder'...Fiona Boyes, Harper, Might Reapers, etc...regards Norman. (Oklahoma, USA)

  • Thanks for getting in touch, I'm all up for hearing some Australian Blues and Roots but what could you guys possibly get blue about?? Regards E. Griffith... (South Glamorgan, Wales)

  • ABSOLUTELY YES. Internet streamed live Sunday night radio show www.chicagobluesman.com Television: video show seen on Comcast Cable, aired in over 100 Chicagoland suburbs. Print: Bluespaper Bimonthly newsletter. (This would be a great chance to get film clips played in Chicago. (Elgin, Chicago).

  • I'm the Chairman of the french speakin joint blues radio Djs, Collectif des Radios Blues (CRB, 35 stations in France, Belgium, Quebec)and also, a blues and rock journalist (specially in the great french monthly rock mag Crossroads). We are very united and are helping many bands to play in France. We diffuse a monthly airplay Le Powerblues, on several magaziners and websites...regards F. Rateau (L'isle D'Abeau, France)

  • Thanks for writing, I would be very interested in establishing and maintain a working relationship with you and BAR Promotions. As President of the Blues Society in Taiwan, I would be most interested in bringing Blues Artists from Australia to Taiwan for performances. As the producer/writer/dj of the Blues Power Hour, I would be more than happy to share Aussie Blues Talent with my listeners. Best of luck with this venture...DC Rapier (Taipei, Taiwan).

  • We have just celebrated our 9th Anniversary of our radio show. It was also our 418th show titled ''ROCK - EYE '' I must say that we promote different kinds of music, as long as it is related to rock and blues music. My part in radio show is history of r'n'r music and the blues. Yes, I must say that here in Europe people love blues music. Many popular bluesmen came here to Croatia on tour. So, if you are willing to send me any promotion materials you see fit, I will be more than happy to present it in my radio show and I'll appreciate it very much. M. Loncar (Krizevci, Croatia)

  • My show Bluespower is on the air every Tuesday in an even week from 08.00 to 10.00 PM CET. Round about 300.000 people are able to hear this show. If you are interested to be on the air here in this part of the world, please let me have your music. E. Albrecht (Bremerhaven, Germany)

  • Please send us any of your music because we would love to keep up with the blues and roots scene in Australia and give them airplay here in Syracuse. E. Cohen (Syracuse, New York, USA)

  • Good to hear from you. We are very interested in receiving copies of your music. We have a blues show every Monday night, hosted by Cheryl. We also have several eclectic shows that may play blues and/or roots music. If you'd like to send us copies, I'll make sure they get into the hands of the proper djs. N.Jung (Aspen, Colorado, USA)

  • Absolutely YES, we would love to be on your mailing list for the compilations of blues from down under. Thanks for keeping us in mind. Zippy (Portland, Maine, USA)

  • Hello, Yes we are interested in anything you may send us. Currently we air a blues program and a roots program and I believe your music would fit very well. Thank you for the consideration. T. Halverson (Great Falls, Montana, USA)

  • Hello down there. We would love to be on your list, for great aussie music. Kjell (Holstebro, Denmark)

  • I am very much interested in hearing Blues and Roots music from outside the U.S. Please add me to your list of CD recipients. T. Metcalf (Pittsburg, Kansas, USA)

  • We actually have several listeners in your neck of the world who listen to our web stream. I'm sure they would be tickled pink to hear some 'home folks' singing the blues. Not to mention there rest of our crazy Blues fans! M. Palmer (Garden City, Kansas, USA)

  • Yes! WUWF would be delighted to hear what's happening music wise down under. Thanks for thinking of us. We look forward to hearing the music! J. Vincenza (Pensacola, Florida, USA)

  • Thanks for getting in touch. I am always on the look out for new and unsigned artists to promote on the Blues Connection. I receive lots of emails form the U.S.A. asking for more British Blues, so why not give them some Aussie Blues & Roots as well. If there is anything else you need from me, please give me a shout. B. Dowd (United Kingdom)

  • I'd be mighty pleased to review any of the Aussie blues and roots music. It will be considered for possible addition to our New Rotation. Thanks for the opportunity. J. Roths (College Station, Texas, USA)

  • I am really interested in the Roots and Blues from Down Under. I know that you guys have some great artists!!!! T. Wanten (Houbenslag, Netherlands)

  • Of course I'm interested. I know that there are many great blues artists in Australia, so will gratefully participate in your project. Thanks and all the very best! P. Bondarovski (Paris, France)

  • I do a couple of radio shows here in Kristiansand, Norway. One of them dedicated stricktly to the BLUES. I also am in charge of booking for the blues festival here in town called Bragdoya Blues and I do occasional writing for two magazines (BluesStikka and Blues News). If you're interested, you're more than welcome to send me your latest CD (with necessary info) for airplay, reviews etc. B. Wiksaas (Kristiansand, Norway)

National Radio Station Feedback:
  • We really need something like this around Perth. It'll help spread the WA talent across the World. - Jayme Hanjin, Blues Australia (West Australia)

  • Would love to receive any Blues and Roots info or cd's you can provide. We have been "on air" less than a year and any contacts, info and material we can get is much appreciated. Our catchment is about 80,000 listeners including Harvey, Bunbury, Australind and Eaton. - D. Marshall (West Australia)

  • All sounds very good, great for the music but fantastic for the artists. We would be happy to take part in this project, and look forward to being involved with the project.- R. Boothroyd (South Australia)

  • We have a Blues Roots and Soul program every Sunday night. The presenters would be very happy to have your CDs and give you feedback. (South Australia)

  • Yes we would like to receive your cd we have a blues show running at the moment and would love more Australian content for it. Angus (South Australia)

  • Sounds like a terrific idea to me. The program has been on air for over 15 years. I delve into roots music from country to rock 'n roll to blues. From acappella to bluegrass to zydeco. I go to the weird edge of country to folk, rockabilly and real rhythm & blues. Sometimes it's a mixture of all of this, and I always feature artists that perhaps aren't too well known to the general audience. H. Prokop (Queensland)

  • We have half a dozen programs (including my own) that would be keen to use material from your compilation CD and would be prepared to provide feedback for you Thanks for thinking of us and we look forward to receiving the first one. K. Quinnell (New South Wales)

  • Thanks for the email regarding your Blues & Roots compilation CD. What a good idea! We'd love to get a copy as I'm sure we can feature a lot of it. DIG Internet Radio

  • I got your flyer about BAR promotions and I have to say it caught my attention because straight away two programs on our station come to mind as well our various other presenters who may play Blues and Roots. A. Lacey (New South Wales)

  • Love your idea of a blues and roots compilation cd and we would love to receive it/them regularly to add to our programming schedules. I wish you all the best with this promotion and hope for your, & music's sake that it takes off (which i feel confident that it will), anything to help this country's great musos and their great music we will be part of, and if you ever have contact with musos that will do interviews live to air we would love to help them promote their music that way too. Great to hear from you... thanks... J. Mason (Victoria)

  • I am certainly interested in promoting more Australian blues and roots music. Thanks and regards, and good luck with your venture, it is very welcome. P. Cummins (Victoria)

  • This is exciting! We have found it difficult to obtain fresh material in the blues genre. We would be only too happy to provide feedback as required and look forward to receiving more information. - M. Pollington (Tasmania)