No more weekend Jazz Alley on Lyric FM?

Nyquistic · 28-09-2008 8:17pm #1

If I heard this correctly, Eamonn Lenihan just announced that next weekend's Jazz Alley shows will be the last on Lyric FM (at least at weekends). I would just like to say I for one will sorely miss the show, I can only hope that it will be replaced by something even better. It's been a staple part of my weekend for years now, and, sure, all things must change, but let's hope this will not be a case of fixing something that ain't broke.

To Donald and Eamonn: thanks for the vast treasure of musical enjoyment you have brought to us over the years! :cool:

And to the powers that be in Lyric FM/RTE: what on earth are you thinking?

Setun · 29-09-2008 9:16am

I hope your wrong, I really do. I was gutted when they got rid of Kelly's mystery train but at least they put him on lyric instead. Anything up on lyric site about it?

Nyquistic · 29-09-2008 8:30pm

Daddio wrote: »

Anything up on lyric site about it?

Couldn't see anything, but Eamonn did mention that he'd speak more about it next week ....

Canape · 29-09-2008 11:27pm

FFS, this is sad news

. Loved the show. Lyric FM really has gone to ****e now. Eamonn Lenihan has the best voice on radio imo. Hopefully we haven't seen the last of him or Donald

Nyquistic · 01-10-2008 8:12pm

Donald made a brief mention tonight (Wed) of this coming Saturday's show being his "last Jazz Alley for some time" ... so perhaps it's not completely canned? There's still nothing on the RTE/Lyric FM website. :mad:

Setun · 01-10-2008 11:14pm

Hmm, I wonder what the hell is up? Used to listen to it while working last year, they'll be lonely shifts now

kawaii · 02-10-2008 10:00pm

Jazz is dead!

Nyquistic · 02-10-2008 11:24pm

kawaii wrote: »

Jazz is dead!

Na, it's just called contemporary classical now. Long live jazz! :cool:

Rigsby · 03-10-2008 11:01am

kawaii wrote: »

Jazz is dead!

As Frank Zappa once said : "Jazz is not dead...... it just smells funny".

I admit I did n't listen to "Jazz Alley" very often. Any time I did tune in it always seemed to be featuring mainstream jazz. Maybe it was just when I tuned in. Anyway, as one of the few stations playing jazz, it will be sadly missed.

Nyquistic · 04-10-2008 8:10pm

Yep ... it's official. Apparently Donald will still do the Wednesday show, but, to quote him tonight, "... if you have been, and especially if you have been for the last nine-and-a-half years, thanks for listening."

Thank you, Donald!

ciaranr · 04-10-2008 10:55pm

This can't be! Jazz Alley has been a staple of my Saturday nights. Is there anyone that can be contacted to get a reason why? Surely they could have given us a reason or an indication that the show will be replaced by something else?

Nyquistic · 04-10-2008 11:02pm

They seem to be shifting all the programmes around on Lyric. More than likely some bored incompetent in the vaults of RTE somewhere trying to justify his existence. Well there goes my last reason for paying the TV License Fine ... :mad:

Nyquistic · 05-10-2008 8:08pm

So here's what we know:

Wednesday's Jazz Alley will remain at 7:00pm, presented by Donald

Saturday and Sunday's Jazz Alley is canned :mad:
Friday night's Third Wave is canned :mad:
Eamonn will present a new show "After Hours", late on Saturday night

Next Friday night at 10:30pm will be the last Third Wave. :mad:

(As an aside, were you aware that even if you chuck both your TV and your radio out the window, RTE's Thought Police can still impose their fine on your car radio??? :eek: Surely this is a matter for the European Commission for Human Rights, seeing as it's not possible these days to get a car without a radio?)

real rocker · 19-11-2008 4:14pm

Hello
Pity about the demise of Jazz Alley Saturdays & Sundays.
Why not try Jazzorama on 103.2 Dublin City FM or online.It transmits each Saturday at 5.00pm featuring all types of jazz with a worldwide cast of musicians.
Hope you can make it.

real rocker · 15-12-2008 9:58am

The Christmas Jazzorama special will be on air Saturday 20th.December 2008 from 5 to 6.00pm.
Check www.dublincityfm.ie or 103.2 Dublin City FM

Jazz interpretations of Christmas favourites offer a new dimension to what can easily become tiring and repetitive.

Why not join myself Sean Brophy to hear the likes of Bill Evans,Ella Fitzgerald,Diana Krall,The Staple Singers,Jimmy Smith and others as we jazz up your Christmas.

Jazzorama 103.2 Dublin City FM Saturdays 5.00 to 6.00PM

No more weekend Jazz Alley on Lyric FM?

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