The Grove Radio Show on Near FM

Or the old joke Brendan Grace used to tell - married now for 40 years, happily married for 25 years....

Keep it Local, Keep it Near!

I lied, It's actually not 2 years until my 50th, it's 2 years, 12 days , 7 hours, 34 minutes and 46 seconds...45...44...43...42...41... Unhappy

Nostalgia? Did I mention that in two years I'll be married to the same Grover for 50 years?

Sheezy!-Why didn't I go to the Flamingo that night?

Or as Benny Hill used to say -"25 years ago I almost killed her, almost killed her...sniff...The thing is I'd be getting out now".

Very well said Sister1 above..brings a tear to my eye.

It’s unprecedented for any club from the 60s to have its very own radio show and especially with the original DJ and members as guests to relive those precious times. The radio show, reunions, forum (around 15 years old now?) and Facebook are testament to how Cecil and the Grove affected us all. There must be millions…I mean –at least 5 members posting on the forum now Smile ).

Thanks to the founders, organizers and members of the above for continued good times – sniffle

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Edited by Pogue Mahoney - 03-August-2019 at 16:06

Gerry thanks as always for the continued support. We couldnt do it without you guys. Its been great to be part of it and get to know you all. Pat I was very grateful the night at one of the reunions that you introduced me to all the crew. What a great bunch of people.

The ome thing about the show is that I have continuedy musical education that Cecil originally gave us all and learned alot about different styles and genres through all the various playlists. I had to pinch myself the first time I led the show when Cecil was on last year. After all the songs he played for us it was a great feeling to be part of helping to air his playlist and also to get to know him a bit more. I would say Cecil was one of the biggest influences in my life apart from my direct family. He said to me that the music was already in us all and he was just drawing it out. Thats very modest of him but there was alot more to it than that in my view!

Edited by Sister1 - 03-August-2019 at 11:47

Keep it Local, Keep it Near!

Pat you are right ok course. Your show with Brian got aired live on August 3 2012 and the one with Lesley was broadcast a week later on August 10. But Lesleys one was recorded first while she was home so is really the first one alhough aired second. I actually listened back to both shows recently and excellent stuff. Of course in those days the show was 1.5 hours before Near FM gave the go ahead to be a permanent fixture. Myself and Jen were guests on August 17 and I almost didnt make it. My Dad died on August 14 and his funeral was on August 16. I only realised on August 17 that it was that night. I spoke toy family and they all said I should go ahead which I am glad I did in the end. The grove was very special to me (as it was to us all) and the show was originally down for 5 dates so I didnt know if I would get the opportunity again. Over the years I listened in almost every show and was delighted when Lynne and Jen asked Sean and I to come on board. Heres to the next 7 years please god.

Keep it Local, Keep it Near!

upon us all,a little rain must fall

The Grove Show is 7 years old today! First show aired was Pat and Muller on August 3, 2012. I posted a couple of pictures on FB to recognise Peter and Lynne who started it all off. Its great to still have it going, thanks to all our listeners and guests over the years.

Keep it Local, Keep it Near!

Ah I know Pogue, but I prefer the "keep drinkin" approach

One of its legs is both the same

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... Should I just keep drinking until it goes away or is anyone else getting this prob as well ???!!!

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