Big changes to evenings on Radio Ulster will be music to listeners' ears
The Late Show
Whether you like easy-listening or
rock 'n' roll, classics or more
contemporary tracks, your sure to find
music to you're taste on The Late
Show on 91Èȱ¬ Radio Ulster.
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Going out on Radio Ulster six nights a
week, Mondays through to Saturdays,
from 10pm-12am, The Late Show boasts four
music experts who love nothing more than
to share their record collections with those
who are tuning in in the later hours.
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There is an undeniable common thread of
quality music played throughout all The Late
Shows. However, the musical tastes of
presenters Cherrie McIlwaine, Eamon Friel,
Stuart Bailie and Karen Kirby ensures that
each of their respective shows will take the
listeners on a different musical journey.
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The Late Show with Cherrie McIlwaine
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From Monday to Wednesday nights
from 10pm, Radio Ulster listeners can
hear The Late Show with Cherrie McIlwaine,
who has been presenting the programme
for more than 15 years.
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For two hours on each if these three nights
a week, Cherrie plays what she calls "heart
songs and head songs", offering a wide range
of melodic music which is sure to strike a
chord with listeners of all ages.
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Cherrie, who also presents Gardeners'
Corner on Radio Ulster, says: "Late night radio and late night music make
absolutely perfect bedfellows. I really love
putting together the Late Show play list,
particularly when it gives me an opportunity
to feature musicians who are less likely to
be heard during the day.
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"91Èȱ¬ Radio Ulster provides as rich a musical
palette as you'll find anywhere and its great
to be part of the night time team."
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The Late Show with Eamon Friel
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On Thursday nights, listeners can tune into
The Late Show with Eamon Friel.
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Singer, songwriter and broadcaster, Eamon
Friel, who broadcasts the programme from
91Èȱ¬ Radio Foyle where he has been a
presenter for 20 years, has an extremely
broad taste in music which he treats listeners
to week in, week out.
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Eamon says: "My Thursday night on 91Èȱ¬
Radio Ulster has been defined as "an
opinionated guide to the music spectrum".
That's true. There's jazz, trad Irish, blues,
bluegrass, zydeco, show songs and folk and I
play a surprising amount of contemporary
music as well.
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"It's a programme that delves a bit deeper,
to inform, educate and entertain. Lord Reith
is proud of me!"
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The Late Show with Stuart Bailie
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On Friday's nights at 10pm, it's The Late
Show with Stuart Bailie where the respected
music guru offers up the best in alternative
music, soul, blues and Americana, playing
everything from Dr John to Duke Special,
by way of The New York Dolls, Primal
Scream, Lambchop and Al Green.
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Stuart also brings listeners interviews with
some of the most highly-acclaimed acts
around and features some live sessions.
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Stuart says: "You'll find the great rarities, the
classics and the important new releases here
- music with depth and heart."
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The Late Show with Karen Kirby
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And last, but not least, on Saturday nights,
The Late Show with Karen Kirby sees Karen
make her own mark on The Late Show
format, adding her own musical tastes and
some Irish language to the popular series.
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Karen says: "The Late Show is a brilliant
opportunity for me to share my experience
and taste in music with our listeners.
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"I showcase lots of Irish singers and
songwriters, whether it's pop, traditional,
rock or soul, well known names or those
starting out, I'd say they all deserve attention
and I hope listeners agree.
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"I also introduce
some contemporary singers performing in
Irish."
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The Late Show, Mondays-Fridays, 91Èȱ¬
Radio Ulster, 10pm-midnight
The Late Show with Cherrie McIlwaine, Monday-Wednesdays, 10pm-midnight
The Late Show with Eamon Friel, Thursdays, 10pm-midnight
The Late Show with Stuart Bailie, Fridays, 10pm-midnight
The Late Show with Karen Kirby, Saturdays, 10pm-midnight
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