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Radio stations have often been criticized for playing it too safe where new music is concerned. Quite often, this criticism has been justified. When radio music is listened to critically, it’s quickly apparent that examples of new music tend to closely follow the patterns of what’s currently popular. Local music is seldom, if ever, featured in preference for national and international celebrities.

Terrestrial radio stations have been subject to stiff competition from streaming music stations lately. This is really not surprising. The streaming stations offer a great deal of new music. Where the stations are closely in contact with their local communities, UK music talent has a much better chance of gaining an international audience, something with which terrestrial radio cannot compete.

Where new music radio stations are concerned, those programs that actually feature local music generally only occupy a short amount of time during the broadcast day—or week—and are not as heavily advertised as those programs which feature the most popular recording artists.

For musicians operating in a local scene, the potential for getting any help from radio is fairly sparse. Radio has become more and more dominated by fewer and fewer broadcasters and radio music has become more homogenized over the years. UK music talent, which once could rely on programs that featured the latest bands from throughout the isles, now have to compete with international acts who come with all the slick production and marketing that multi-national record labels can afford. Because of the expense of broadcasting, many of the best new music radio stations are to be found on the Internet. Of course, this sort of broadcasting carries with it an increased risk of piracy but the tradeoff might be worth it for some bands.

New music always suffers for having to develop an audience before it is taken seriously by record companies. The companies aren’t being evil or scurrilous, they’re simply trying to sell a product and only have a certain amount of capital to invest. Like any investor, they’d prefer that capital were put toward a venture that will generate revenue for them. New music is always a risk, in that regard. A band may become the next Beatles or the next nobody and there is really no way of knowing.

Radio music has essentially been transformed into a means to advertise music that is already selling well. Those artists that dominate the airwaves generally suffer no lack of publicity and are certainly not restricted to notoriety in only a local music scene. This makes it more difficult for local bands to break into the mainstream, especially if they’re playing a particularly innovative form of music that hasn’t yet garnered a large following.

Radio stations, as the world moves more toward digital formats, are likely to become less important to the world of music than they have been in the past. As they’re converted to be essentially advertising mediums, whether the advertisements be purchased by sponsors or are in the form of songs by major label’s current big sellers, their service to new music and to UK music talent is not likely to increase, barring major shifts in the market.

UK music talent would do well to look for other means of gaining popularity and, if they desire to break into those new music radio venues, they would do well to already have a following before they try. Radio is a medium that tends to increase sales once there are sales to increase, but not one which is particularly good for starting from zero.

Dana Stone and Rick Washbrook meet in 1972 thats about 37 years ago at school in Aurora Ontario.   In fact Dana Stone was a student of Washbrooks later in his teens. They went on to being good friends through the years.

 

In there early 20’s they lived together with a band called the Stoves in London.  This is when Washbrook attended record production and engineering at Fanshaw Collage.  Dana Stone was sound man and publicist for the band.

 

Dana Stone himself is a Wonderful singer and writes well crafted songs. He has 3 CD’s out under his label. Has been in the music business all his life diving into many facets of the industry.

 

Washbrook booked most of his shows for the 23 years he played live or worked with an agent. But Dana was always there to advise him.

 

In 2006 Dana Stone decided to help Washbrook get his music out to the public and radio stations. They sure do make a good team. They have released 7 CD projects. The reviews on Washbrooks CD projects and his guitar playing are great and he has received many quotes.

 

Moe Koffman said.

“Rick Washbrook has what it takes to go to the top”

 

Liona Boyd says about his Tribute to Lenny Breau “A Gypsy’s Bed”.”A wonderful evocative and unique tribute to the genius of Lenny Breau.Washbrook creates a relaxing mood,great tone and feel”.

Guitar Player USA Jude Gold said.  “Washbrook plays beautiful guitar”

Washbrook expresses he is so thankful to Dana Stone for his kindred spirit and friendhip all these years.

When Washbrook fell low in his mid 40’s after many years of performing, and lost many family members and his wife. Washbrook became very ill on many levels.

Washbrook says.

“It is Dana’s hand that reached out to board me on that sail boat… to get me away and be free and clean, encouraging a fresh positive new outlook towards my career and future. I am so great full to Dana. My heart is alive and you cant always say in life it’s because of an old friend.Good Friends are hard to come by. I am very fortunate to have him as a friend and be under his label “Dirty ICe Cream Music”.

Please visit Rick Washbrook’s web site for info, songs, bio, and photos. www.washbrookmusic.com

Contact Dana Stone at dirtyicecream@sympatico.ca

Contact Rick Washbrook at rwashbrook@hotmail.com

 

An incredible surround sound entertainment system is always one of the luxuries of a Jaguar ride. Driving solo is always a bland experience if not for the music that accompanies car owners on their way to work or to other destinations. The comfort that music brings to one’s ears makes the journey relaxing and short. Thus, the technology of MP3 was integrated into Jaguar rides for endless music playback. The standard entertainment system, however, remains the car radio.

Music variety brought by different stations is what radios offer. When MP3 songs seem to have been repeated a number of times, it is better to tune in to the radio and to listen to other music genres. This, however, will only be possible if there is a trusty Jaguar antenna mast sticking out of the car’s roof. One may already be driving far off the highway, but with an efficient antenna mast, radio signals can still be captured, continuously allowing passengers to listen to AM or FM stations.

Sticking out of the car’s roof, the Jaguar antenna mast is in a perfect position to get bent by extraordinarily strong wind and by whatever else it may hit when the car speeds up down the road. It may not be much of a loss if this is damaged as the car can still run without it, but the Jaguar ride sure loses one of its luxurious appeals. Jaguars are packaged to have the whole entertainment system, and it is best to maintain it that way. After all, the excitement of not knowing what’s going to play next on the radio is irreplaceable. Luxury also means having an avenue to enjoy such thrilling and even nostalgic form of entertainment.

Furthermore, tuning in to the radio to hear some news updates is a necessity for many car owners. It is only right that a Jaguar antenna mast be properly maintained. A visit to an online auto parts shop is a convenient way to find a quality antenna mast for one’s luxurious Jaguar ride.