<link>http://www.planetaudio.org.nz/rogers-eclectic-journey</link> Playing a song from his collection of 45’s, LP’s and CD’s for every year since 1964, Roger Bowie takes you on an eclectic journey through 50 years of music. With every third show dedicated solely to Americana, Roger’s Eclectic Journey is a musical voyage. Tune in for tales of his own travels and the music that has taken him round the world. https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1076853-240121-213500.mp3 Join Roger Bowie as he takes you on a voyage through 50 years of music Sun, 21 Jan 2024 21:01:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1063799-231119-213500.mp3 It’s mostly albums, a smattering of EPs and a couple of singles this month, as Roger hones in on new releases from 15 Kiwi artists. Spanning folk, blues, and all sorts of rock, the lineup includes Summer Thieves and Dimmer live, Taite award winner Princess Chelsea, and some alt indie pop from Ebony Lamb. Also in the mix: Arahi, The Mons Whaler, Julian Temple Band and The Mentalist Collective. Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1060074-231015-213500.mp3 Who released an album in 67 with the longest title in history? Have you heard of Kraan? Jean Luc Ponty? Gordon Giltrap? And what about a Very Smelly, Grubby Little Oik? Roger returns to the studio to lay down vinyl; it’s a song each year from 1964 to 1988 with that eponymous eclecticism and a variety of known and lesser-known treasures. Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1055547-230917-213500.mp3 Join Roger Bowie as he takes you on a voyage through 50 years of music Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1019483-230708-203000.mp3 Join Roger Bowie as he takes you on a voyage through 50 years of music Sat, 8 Jul 2023 20:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-526139-190720-203000.mp3 Radio 13 writer and DJ Roger Bowie takes his record collection and turntables on a musical journey feat. early works by Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, prog-rock band Café Jacques, Savoy Brown, Hunters &amp; Collectors, the recently departed Johnny Clegg and more Sat, 20 Jul 2019 20:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-541039-190817-203000.mp3 Roger continues his 1-song trip through the years from 1989 to 2013, this month featuring music by Violent Femmes, Sonia Dada, Robbie Robertson, Kula Shaker, Joss Stone, John Mellencamp, Elbow, Wilco, Derek Trucks, Band of Horses, Arcade Fire, Jane's Addiction and more. Sat, 17 Aug 2019 20:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-553319-190921-203000.mp3 Roger goes Americana with stories, news and music from the NZ Country Music Awards in Gore and Americana Music Association's AmericanaFest in Nashville. Sat, 21 Sep 2019 20:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-568559-191019-203000.mp3 A change in focus, not so eclectic, but celebrating the fact that at the end of World War II, three young men were born within 15 months of each other and within 15 kilometres, in London. They all played in the Yardbirds, they each went on to become amongst the greatest rock and blues guitarists in the world. Yes, it’s Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton, and we examine their legacy from the lens of my collection. The great Faceoff !! Sat, 19 Oct 2019 20:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-575354-191116-203000.mp3 This show continues the Great Faceoff between Beck, Clapton and Page, through the years 1974-89. Who do you think is best? And when? Sat, 16 Nov 2019 20:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-583671-191221-203000.mp3 Three great guitarists, born within 15 months of each other and within 15 kilometres in South-West London at the end of World War II. Yes, its Beck, Clapton and Page, and in that alphabetical order, as we cover 1992 – 2016. Is there another order here as well? Listen and find out which great guy gets the all-time favourite nod. All from Roger’s personal collection. If he doesn’t own it, he doesn’t play it….. Sat, 21 Dec 2019 20:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-586385-200118-203000.mp3 This month’s show covers the key gigs Roger saw in 2019, most of which he also reviewed on Radio 13. Another eclectic collection, featuring Marlon Williams, Tyler Childers, Brian Ferry (Roxy Music), Raconteurs, Nathaniel Rateliffe, Wallis Bird, Skyscraper Stan, Mavis staples and many more. Sat, 18 Jan 2020 20:01:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-596110-200215-203000.mp3 Starting from 1964, Roger returns to his eclectic journey with a track from each year up to 1988. Mostly vinyl. Some Jefferson Airplane, Who, Hendrix, T-Rex, Al Stewart, Van the Man, Echo, Eurythmics, Queen and more. Sat, 15 Feb 2020 20:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/2020-04-04REJWEB.mp3 Join Roger Bowie as he shares the story of BowieFest, his annual birthday party with great Kiwi artists performing at his home. It started in 2014, and went for five years until 2018, before renovations prevented 2019 from happening. You know why 2020 didn’t happen, so he did this show to allow guests to partake in a virtual party. Now you can all listen in. Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Rogers%20show_mixdown%20(3).mp3 Roger suspends the normal Eclectic Journey to bring you a special tribute to the late, great John Prine, who passed away on 7 April 2020. This episode features songs from Prine’s studio albums from 1971 thru until 2018 which reflect the man’s universal appeal, his humility, his humanity and his humour. Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/2020-05-16%20Rogers%20Show_mixdown.mp3 Roger’s Eclectic Journey takes another pause to celebrate New Zealand Music Month with 29 great songs from great New Zealand artists. When putting this together Roger found himself oscillating between songs he hadn’t heard for a while from the 1990s and the early crop of new albums he’s discovered more recently. Enjoy! Sat, 16 May 2020 20:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-632310-200718-203000.mp3 Inspired by a recent interview and the latest album from James Reyne, Roger takes his eclectic journey on a condensed voyage through the early ‘80s and Aussie Rock, which the lesser informed (including Wikipedia) might know as pub rock. It’s all vinyl, scratch and pop, and features 12 artists, 19 albums and 27 tracks; all from his personal collection. And of course, there’s probably another show from the ones that didn’t make the cut. Enjoy the happy, bouncy, rocky ‘80s from the land down under, where men do chunder. Sat, 18 Jul 2020 20:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1022874-230715-203000.mp3 Roger’s Eclectic Journey travels 26 years through time from 1989 to 2014 with a song from each year. From Tragically Hip to Vampire Weekend, from Weezer to the Auteurs, and some sensational blues guitar from Ronnie Earl. 26 tracks, 24 artists, and one thing in common... They all rock. Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1040662-230820-213500.mp3 This month Roger dives into new and overlooked Kiwi releases from the past six years. Hear early Reb Fountain, an outstanding debut from Sonia and Nigel and a touch of Tom Rodwell, Evan Silva, Noel Coutts. Also in the mix, some emo shoegaze from Jiahu Symbols, man-eating plants, and looking for the place you can see Russia from… Sun, 20 Aug 2023 21:08:00 +1200