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Playing console games again

It's funny, I never thought I would get back into games. The last console I had was a ps2 and the gathered dust. Although, playing games was not the first thought for getting a console. I wanted a Bluray player than played DVDs. I then thought, hold on, I want to go back to playing games again.  The only earlier console I know of, that plays all three, is ps3. As a birthday preent to myself in June, I went on Gumtree. I found one locally for a great price. I went to collect and bingo, I now have a PS3. The only hurdle I had fun with it, checking it out. I had forgot, you can go online with the machine. I tried in vein to ego to the Playstation Store to download new demos and all the fun stuff. It kept coming up " Down for Maintenance" this was for a week. I thought, by now, something was wrong, thought it was the console. Turned out, you have to register first. I did this, then I got straight on. Why does it not say that on the screen "You have to register" stup

What has been happening

Got past the first three months living in the flat and it's very nice. Bills are lower than expected, although, not had the electric bill yet. Scottish Power, for some reason, are dragging their arse over this. We wait with baited breath. Everything is now organised, back on the net, radio and vlogging more. The garden I managed to acquire, I have found it hard to find time to start. I Thought, after work, not happened, weekends, not happened yet. I have to make time, even if it's just an hour. I have got back to collecting vinyl records, YES :) it's suprising what you miss. And for the first in a couple of years, I am playing console games again.(Another blog) The band I am in has slowed down for the moment. The drummer managed to get house swap and then went to America for most of July. There will be no movement until then I am glad I was able to move, it took too long. Obviously you have to have income and then save. It's not easy.  Thanks for reading P

Outside Broadcasting

This year, I have hit a wall with broadcasting in other locations or outside. My laptop is seems, does not like heat, even with a fan. I found this out when I broadcast from Castle House in January and February. In the flat I have not had issues probably more ventilation, it's possible. I am about to have guests here as there is more room. Until I get funds I am no longer broadcasting outside. The next step, is to buy a Mac.  See how it holds up. I have no funds at this point in time for one, so this side if holted Dj Readman Www.radiovarietyshow.webs.com

From Vlog to radio with music submissions

Thought i would explain this in a blog. My system with music submissions. Submissions You can send any sounds you like, although the quality has to be good enough for radio broadcast. The stream broadcasts at 128k CD quality. It can be a demo, live recording, studio, as long as the quality is there.  At the moment, the only sound i have been  refusing, unless it something very unique, is rap/hiphop. I have become less of a fan over the last few years and really not much has convinced me otherwise.  Other than that, send away. Vlog Music Update Those that are highlighted, are on the weekly vlog, does not matter if its a single, album or an ep, i mention it. I do not play any music, as i am careful with audio track. However i am always adding additional content to the video, including, playing videos via my ipad and i have added a 30 second clip of a song on the video track with an accompanying image. In general, i only put my radio jingle, which opens and closes it Timeless Th

Open Show Artist for July. Blackdoghat

The Open Show Promotion is an artists features at the beginning and end of each show thoughout a month. The second song is played thoughout on "Voiceover segments" Blackdoghat, fabulous trio/ duo, depends when they perform Throughout July 2014, i am playing the songs from the new BARK! ep. This is, John Sage, Ian Nicholson and on this recording, Cello by tine Wulf from Germany. I have been playing BDH ( As their also known) for over a year, part from their live performance in the RVS studio in April 2013. BARK is the second released from the Acoustic act, the first was the full length album, Planetarium There are 6 songs on the new ep, and all will be featured on each show thoughout the month This is the show that starts the July promotion Dj Readmans Variety Show: Blackdoghat, Temptation Tapes, Odd Comomon and more audio madness by Radio Variety Show on Mixcloud                                   BDH Facebook       Radio Variety Show