Web Radio

[leggo rocker]

So frustrated am I at not being able to play reggae records to an audience I've decided to start a web radio.

I've looked into it and there's various ways to do it, legally.

I'd like some feedback from you guys about what you'd like to hear (and see as we'll have a supporting website).

I plan to run mainly pre-recorded loops, so it can go 24/7.

But I also plan to do 'live' shows, direct from the turntables, which I will also repeat as loops for those in different time zones.

I'd also happily allow guest DJs on the show. At first by pre-recorded loops but once I trust you, you may even get to go live.

Please give me feedback either here or by PM.

[ranking trevor]

Irie Leggo

You could play some early dancehall/dub

ie general echo, lee van cliff,

Also some Ska/ rocksteday

ie gaylads, pionerrs, skalites

Or some Mento

Ie lord creator, lord tanamo

[leggo rocker]

Thanks Ranking.

I already have a guy lined up to play the rocksteady - ska era stuff. He has more of this than me and a better knowledge of the stuff.

I will try to structure the shows so they are themed, or represent a specific era or even artists. I have almost 100 Sugar Minott 12 inch 45s just busting to get to your ears.

I will also play later digital stuff in special shows. I don't have a huge amount of this but there's that box of 60 Ariwa / Greensleeves digital 12s I just picked up waiting for your ears.

[ranking trevor]

Leggo that sounds graet

i'm sure i will love to listen and support your futre show.

Ill tell a friend to tell a friend. - spead the word if u want.

i recommend you dedicate a day or a week to a specific reggae genre

Anyway the whole idea sounds Irie. something to teach the people who dont understand or connect with the reggae genre.

JAH bless

[Lion]

Play your sound.
Leggo Rockers Radio.

Play mr music play play all day.

Lion

[Dj Pista]

Hi brothers
I'm glad to read about your reggae radio, Leggo. I play reggae in a fm radio,spinning only classic tunes. I do my show talking 'bout them.My focus is on reggae history and on the same themes of the roots lyrics:rooted in culture,spiritual devotion,human fraternity;in a word,Love.
I hope you can go on!!!

Frank

[leggo rocker]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[ranking trevor]

Leggo,

Around what month will this web radio

i could help protome it on a couple of sites and from friend 2 friend

JAH Love

[leggo rocker]

I've registered a domain for it just now - leggoRockers.com

In case you wonder, when I was a teenager into reggae I used to hang around with a bunch of motorcycle dudes who were also into bikes and reggae like me. We were mad on leggo Dub as it was about the first dub we really heard. And Rockers was not only a reggae term but also applied to heavy dude type bikers in the UK. So we knicknamed ourselves the Leggo Rockers!

Now I am going to try to get my radio licence thing sorted by using a pre-packaged radio stream system. Later, maybe, if it all works, I will try to do the radio without this, but right now it works as it pays the broadcast licence and provides the stream.

I have the technology and a server, so I could do it myself at some stage maybe.

I hope to be up and running early in the new year. The main problem is getting enough material on digital format as you all know I tend to shun MP3 in favour of playing wax.

REAL BIG THANKS to all you guys for your encouragement.

[ranking trevor]

All right Legoo

I truly wish you all the best luck with the web radio

I will support and listen tio the show

cause i know with someone as dedicatied and

passionate as you hosting it, its bound to be

fantastic

JAH BLESS