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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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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Soft Folkus: Featured Album From Ninebarrow

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · 24d

"This has something to do with the fibonacci sequence, doesn't it?"

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

#Sunflowers #fibonacci

Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

Soft Folkus - Feature Interview With Katie Spencer

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Aug 30

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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Aug 27

Caption anyone?

Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jul 20

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

Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jul 14

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!

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A Celebration Of French Popular Music

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jul 12

Who knew that Chesterfield was so lovely? #Chesterfield

Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jun 18

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!

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Christopher Lillicrap - You Will Be Me

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jun 15

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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jun 5

Ferry trip is good too!

Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Jun 5

"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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · May 31

I've been to Chesterfield today. It's probably lovelier than you think it is.. #Chesterfield

Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · May 25

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?

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · May 8

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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · May 8

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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Apr 25

Gorgeous bluebell woods at Felley Priory this morning. Lovely to have this in our back yard!

Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Apr 22

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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Apr 22

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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Apr 20

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

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Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social · Apr 19

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....