DJ Readman History of Record Shop Series and More

The Situation I love music, partly the reason i do radio shows. This, also takes finances to broadcasts on a weekly basis I work for a living. because radio and video recording, which is mainly gigging, does not pay the bills.  It is not a business, although i wish it was. I have recently moved to another flat and waiting for the broadband to kick in. This means, that there is a lot less cash floating round to attend gigs. The main problem with funding this, is most of the cash, goes towards hotel bill. the only reason i book a hotel is public transport stops too early to get back. I have no problem paying for trains and gig tickets, its getting back thats always the problem I have had donations in the past, although i am very greatful for anyone who does Radio Broadcasts This is my main promotion. I broadcast between 18- 22 songs by various artists each week. There are interviews by artists and performances when arranged. All are recorded and are here to stream The most r...

I saw is on BBC last night, great episode, well shot and great storyline.  With a change in actor, they either grab you or they don't. With Capaldi, i have seen him in a few Dr. Who related TV things, including Torchwood. Only one episode has been on TV so far, as see how things pan out over the next couple of episodes. To be honest, he has got to go a long way to beat David Tennant. Although from the first episode, i am assuming, they want to slow the pace to a little bit. Te opening is far better than Matt Smiths " Retro" one, which was rubbish and i liked the story line, which continues from the episode. "Girl in the Fireplace" Again, i find it funny, people leap on the social media saying, "oh hes great " When they probably have not seen anything else.  The other thing i find odd, is the chose an older actor to play the part. While, this is not a mistake as such, many have not been over 40, uptil now. I am not against it, i just found it odd. Even...

Although i have been updating a previous blog, i thought i would make another one for this Over the course of the past few months, as a spur of the moment idea, i put a call out to anyone who wanted to get rid of vinyl, for whatever reason. I have had a local people give vinyl to us and some nice pieces as well. Thursday evening,  (August 21st ),  i got a message from a local woman. I met her husband outside, he pulled up in a car not far from my flat. There were 5 bags of Vinyl albums and 7" singles Keep and donate When i get given  vinyl, i never resell. I do get duplicates, which i sort out. I then give to charity. Some good some not so good, but someone is going to like them This video, after i have sorted the vinyl out, shows you what i kept and the rest, will be going to charity Have any vinyl, you just do not want, don't play any more or taking up too much room?I will take them off your hands Paul Readman Vinyl Collector

Once Upon a time, in a land far, far away, George Lucas gave, Disney,  the rights to film franchise, Star Wars. On this earth, thats actually happened. I have no problem as a movie fan with Disney running things, see what they do. Partly the reason for this, is the director, JJ Abraham, who, directed the last two Stat Trek movies, successfully as well. I was really impressed with them. They could easily have been rubbish but no. We now have great modern director and legendary studio on hand, to move the franches forward. In my opinion, it didn't need moving. There are enough fan based films that are good quality to keep you entertained... This is not a reboot, as far as i know, from what i have read and pictures, its episode 7. It really depends what they do, it really does. They are filming in London, in Pinewood studios, i think. I heard on Oxford radio station, Jack FM, that Harrison Ford, Injured himself and was taken to the John Radliff hospital last month. The guys pretty ...

Again, in Birmingham, for a couple of days. I think its better to stay for two days, and not rush around prepare for a night out, only to fly out of the hotel the next morning. I feel more relaxed going to a gig this way This time, we chose, The Premier Inn. Partly the reason for the change, was the payment system they have is far better.  The Holilday Inn website and many others, do not allow you to pay by debit card, which is very enoying. Did a bit of shopping and walking along the canal area and Birmingham center, which is very relaxing. This was for the Fracture album launch on Saturday night arranged and main band, Among the Echoes. This was, at the Flapper venue. As habbit would have it, i will be filming the bands.  I nearly had a heart attack when i found i left batteries and memory cards at home. Maplins, who are located only around the corner, had both, horaaaah Alex Paulee June( Man man of Elmo Sexwhistle) This guy is a genius with keyboards, although, i di...

After what seems like a lifetime of connection problems, which started in 2013 with my AOL connection at my parents, i believe my, what seems like a lifetime of net dropouts, is hopefully over. Since i moved in April, and connected to Sky for the first time, after the first few weeks, a had nothing but trouble. I seriously thought, am i cursed?. Same problem again, with a different company, man, oh man From beginning of July, until August 11th, two, Open Reach, engineers have been out.  The first was to check and put us on another so called " Tape" line, thought the problem was fixed, noooo. After, what seemed like 100 router resets, i called up Sky, and checked the phone line. Well, that was the answer. Sounded like the phone line was engaged???? The only time you get an engaged tone in England, is when the person you are calling, is already using their phone and of course, your unable to get though.  Called Sky, Friday evening and Monday( After the weekend) an engineer a...

Yes, i sold my record collection to a few people in 2013. The reason, as refered to in previous blogs, i moved for the first time. Now, vinyl records a big and heavy and i had over 1,000 in my collection. I sold a few on Ebay and a bulk load on Gumtree. Some people were screaming at me, You will regret is and other sentiments like that. My think is, in this day and age, one of the few things the internet is good for, you can get stuff back fair quickly, given the fund at certain times.   It was not a huge shock to sell them, as its not that difficult to get Vinyl back Starting again When i got settled, the first thing i did is go to the, Truck Store, in Oxford. I bought my first vinyl in a month ( It was not long since i sold it) its a strange feeling buying vinyl, you do not realise how much you miss it. I bought a new vinyl and second hand vinyl. Too boost this collection, asked around on Facebook if anyone wants to recycle any. Some poeple just do not want record anymore, t...

At the moment I have now been living in a flat for the past 3 months. Its very nice, although would be nice to have some sort of outside green area.  When i first moved in, i didn't even thinking about it, as i just wanted to get out from under my parents feet at long last. It was well, well, well overdue.  After a while, i realised, having a green space, was what was missing. It depends where your flat is, but i find it funny that bedsits have a shared green area and flats don't, even though you pay more for a flat. That never registered before, until now. I am here until October 2014, which is when my contract runs out. I can either stay or move.  Moving is probably what i am going to do, if the next stage falls into place Moving A few issues have arose since i have been at the flat, that i really didn't notice, until a little while after. The rent is more than i thought. I never go over a certain amount, or i got it wrong to start with. The flat lets every bit of...