Drive with Russell Woolf
-
Deniz Tek-- PINE BOX
Deniz Tek was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, home to legendary rock acts like MC5 and The Stooges. Both acts would lay the groundwork for Tek's sound, and he would end up playing with some of their members. In 1971, Tek moved to Sydney, Australia to pursue medical studies. He joined a band called TV Jones as singer/guitarist-- apparently the group had a "fanatical cult following in Wollongong", before falling "afoul of both the police and organised crime simultaneously". Recording attempts...
-
Jess McGuire is Drive's Internet Tour Guide - Each week...
This week Jess brought us: Who is Allie Brosh? http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com.au/ Why it hasn’t happened before now, we’ll never know - First World Cat Problems: http://www.buzzfeed.com/copyranter/the-best-of-first-world-cat-problems On the first of May 2012, Paul Miller left the internet: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/1/4279674/im-still-here-back-online-after-a-year-without-the-internet A different sound for the BBC:...
-
The Dubliners-- McCAFFERTY
The Dubliners formed in 1962, funnily enough, in Dublin. They did start off as The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group before the name change. The alteration resulted from Ronnie not even liking it, on top of the fact that one of the band members was reading the James Joyce book. The Dubliners' original lineup was Drew (vocals, guitar), Barney McKenna (tenor banjo, mandolin, vocals), Luke Kelly (vocals, banjo), and Ciaran Bourke (vocals, whistle, guitar, harmonica). The band subsequently had a plethora...
-
Vinyl Tuesday - Russell Woolf speaks to Grammy Award...
Each week on Drive, Russell speaks to someone who has influenced the music we listen to - this week it was American songwriter Allee Willis. She has sold more than 50,000,000 records, won a Grammy for Best Soundtrack for Beverly Hills Cop, wrote Earth Wind and Fire's Boogie Wonderland and September as well as Neutron Dance for the Pointer Sisters and much, much, more. You can listen back to this interview here: Download Allee Willis speaks to Russell Woolf on 720 ABC Perth Photo: Flickr -...
-
Musician John Schumann speaking to Russell Woolf on...
On ANZAC Day Eve 2013, Russell Woolf presented a special Drive program dedicated to the music of wartime. Your stories, your music. We've had requests from people who want to hear his interview with John Shcumann, who wrote I Was Only 19, again. So if you missed it, here it is: Download John Schumann with Russell Woolf on 720 ABC Perth Drive
-
Jess McGuire's Internet Offerings
Each week on Drive... the unstoppable Jess McGuire brings us gold that she's dug up from the world wide web. Speaking of unstoppable... she's also running to raise money for a charity that is close to her heart and you can sponsor her here: https://register.eventarc.com/sponsor/view/172217/jess-mcguire This week: UK comedian, Steve Coogan, has a character he calls Alan Partridge who lost his once big career on the telly & has comeback as a desperate dj on a digital only radio program. Now...
-
Bruno Mars-- YOU CAN COUNT ON ME
Bruno Mars named himself after the red planet because girls apparently used to say he was "out of this world". He seemed to think his real name Peter Gene Hernandez wasn't hip enough-- or perhaps he didn't want to be confused with the great Patrick Hernandez, maker of the massive hit 'Born To Be Alive'. Bruno Mars has had much, much more success than Patrick. Growing up in a musical family in Hawaii (his parents met while performing in a show-- mum was a hula dancer and dad was playing...
-
99 year old World War Two Veteran Archie Reeves sings to...
As part of Drive's ANZAC music special, Russell Woolf spoke to 99 year old Archie Reeves about his war experience.... which included song... Archie even sang for Russ. You can listen back to it here: Download Archie Reeves
-
Heath Cullen-- SILVER WINGS
I thought I had Heath Cullen's excellent new album to myself, to unleash on the ABC's listening public with the strongest of recommendations. But my former Wollongong compadre Stephen Fitzpatrick-- who now writes for The Australian newspaper for his sins-- beat me to it. Seems we both still like quality music. So I'll quote liberally from his review. "A young man with a dream and a bag of songs quite naturally would make a list of the musicians with whom he'd like to work", he wrote. And...
-
Sir Bob Geldof in conversation with Russell Woolf on 720...
Today on Drive Russell Woolf was joined in the studio by Sir Bob Geldof. They spoke about the Boomtown Rats... and everything from music to politics. If you missed it you can listen back here: Sir Bob Geldof Live on Drive
-
Drive's Deckchair Critic reviews 'Barbara'
Frank was this week's Deckchair Critic. Frank took his mother-in-law, his wife and his wife's niece along to see Barbara, the tale of love in the surveillance state of East Germany. Take a listen to what Frank thought of Barbara below. You can become a Drive Deckchair Critic, received four VIP reserved seats at Somerville and being invited to review the film on Drive with Russell Woolf by clicking here. Download audio
-
Drive's Deckchair Critic reviews 'Sister'
This week's Drive Deckchair Critic was Enid, who won four VIP seats to see Sister at the Perth Festival Films. Listen in to Enid's detailed (no spoilers!) review of this award winning film, shot in the Swiss Alps. You can become one of Drive's Deckchair Critics, receiving four VIP reserved seats to a Festival Film and being invited to review your film with Russell Woolf on Drive by clicking here. Download Drive's Deckchair Critic reviewing Sister
-
Drive's Deckchair Critic reviews 'Safety Not Guaranteed'
Another season of Festival Films is here - and Drive has your tickets! Throughout the Festival Films season, Russell Woolf has been sending a winner and three friends to film as Drive's Deckchair Critic - with reserved VIP seating for a sublime viewing experience. This week Liz reviewed Safety Not Guaranteed. Download PIAF Reviewer - Safety Not Guaranteed You can be become one of Drive's Deckchair Critics by clicking here.
-
Drive's Deckchair Critic reviews 'Shadow Dancer'
Drive with Rachel Fountain has recruited another listener and three friends to attend a Perth International Arts Festival Film as Drive's Deckchair Critic. Last week Marian Steed reviewed Shadow Dancer - Marian had facinating insight into the film, having lived in the UK during the 70s. Listen in to Marian's review below. Download audio Photo: Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough in Shadow Dancer (courtesy of PIAF).
-
Drive's Deckchair Critic reviews 'Satellite Boy'
Another season of Festival Films is here - and Drive have your tickets! Throughout the Festival Films season, Russell Woolf will be sending a listener (and three friends) to a film as Drive's Deckchair Critic - with VIP reserved seats for an excellent viewing experience. This week Jeff reviewed Satellite Boy. Download audio You can become one of Drive's Deckchair Critics by clicking here.
-
Drive's Deckchair Critic reviews 'The Angels' Share'
Another season of Festival Films is here - and Drive have your tickets! Throughout the Festival Films season, Russell Woolf will be sending a listener to every film as Drive's Deckchair Critic - with VIP reserved seats for an excellent viewing experience. This week Nick reviewed The Angels' Share. Download audio You can become one of Drive's Deckchair Reviewers by clicking here.
-
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe - from chef Iain Lawless
Buttermilk Chicken Recipe Like 15 spices on your chicken? What about soaking it in buttermilk? Have a listen to chef Iain Lawless’s ‘secret’ recipe. Buttermilk Chicken Recipe
-
Russell Blaikie's Quick and Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe
On Drive, Perth chef Russell Blaikie told Russell Woolf about the easiest way to make delicious strawberry jam: Download Strawberry Jam Recipe Audio 1kg of strawberries - take the tops of them Throw them in the food processor and chop them lightly Put them in a pot and add 1kg of jam setting sugar Squeeze in a lemon Bring it very slowly to the simmer Once the sugar starts melting boil and stir continually for about 12 minutes
-
Russell Woolf speaks to Mr Bingo about his insulting...
Today on Drive Russell Woolf spoke to the author of the book Hate Mail - Mr Bingo - about how be came to be paid to send insults to people on postcards. Listen back here: Download audio
-
Sour Cream Puff Pastry by Chef Iain Lawless
“I think my coffin will be lined with that stuff ‘cause I like it that much.” Chef Iain Lawless introduced us to his favourite pastry recipe and also his imaginary friend Liam. Download audio The Recipe: 125g Butter 150g Sour cream 250g Flour Make sure the butter is really cold.... put the butter in the blender with the flour... keep the mizture chunky. Then fold in the sour cream, put it in the fridge for 10 minutes and then roll it out.
-
Someone I'd like you to meet - Mary Terszak
Today on Drive, Geoff Hutchison spoke to Mary Terszak, a Noongar woman and member of the stolen generations. She spoke about being taken from her mother, growing up at Sister Kate's and her life since. You can listen to the interview here. Download audio
-
Musician Beth Orton visited the 720 Drive studio for an...
English singer-songwriter and Brit-Award winner Beth Orton joined Leonie Harris on Drive today for a chat and a couple of songs - including a sneak peek at one of the new songs from her forthcoming album. If you missed it, you can listen back here: Download the audio file
-
PJ Harvey speaks to Russell Woolf on Drive
Muscian PJ Harvey spoke to Russell Woolf on Drive. If you missed it you can listen to it here: Download the audio file
-
Fire Fighters Quick to Quash Prevelly Bushfire Flare Ups
Drew Griffiths, the Department of Environment and Conservation Information Officer in Margaret River tells 720 Drive's Russell Woolf about that the fire in the area has flared up a couple of times today as conditions change. Download the audio file
-
Margaret River Bushfire
David Holland, the Deputy Fire Chief for the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, showed 720 Drive Producer Leonie Harris the areas worst hit by the bushfire and took her to the fire front where volunteer fire fighters were spending day 5 mopping up. The fire destroyed more than 40 homes and chalets and damaged many more properties, particularly in the Prevelly, Gnarabup and Redgate areas. Download the audio file
-
Russell Woolf speaks to Dave Stewart about the...
On Vinyl Tuesday on Drive... Russell was lucky enough to be able to have a chat to Dave Stewart. You can have a listen back to it here: Dave Stewart
-
A carpet shark found in the South West Desal Plant
"Is anyhere safe from sharks these days" asked Lachlan on the text number. "Have we all been drinking shark urine" asked Russell. The Water Corp tells Drive that a shark has been found in a desalination plant.. but the water quality hasn't changed. It's believed the wobbegong entered through a two metre diameter pipeline during construction of the plant and has been feeding on crustaceans inside the intake station for up to six months. It was discovered by divers doing maintenance work. You...
-
Living with Strata - the pitfalls and how to avoid them
On Drive today we talked about the various strata issues that people need to navigate when buying or living in a property. Russell Woolf spoke to Mark Atkinson who is the Past-President of the WA division of Strata Community Australia and also a strata title lawyer. For some of his advice you can listen back to the interview here: Strata
-
David Pocock chats about rugby, writing and life to...
David Pocock is openside flanker for the Wallabies and the Western Force and has recently returned from Australia’s Rugby World Cup campaign. But he’s also a humanitarian - and now - an author. His book Openside: My Journey to the Rugby World Cup is about to be published. David joined Russell Woolf in the studio on Drive to talk about rugby, his book, his charity and how his life has progressed from being a Spingbok fan to playing for Australia. Have a listen here: David Pocock with Russell...
-
Noddy Holder - Slade
We love Tuesdays on Drive. To us it means VINYL TUESDAY - it's the day Russ pulls out the record player, dusts it down a bit and puts the needle on an old vinyl compilation album. It means we get to hear some great old music that doesn't get played much these days, but I think the best thing about VINYL TUESDAY is that we get to chat to some great artists. Last Thursday we managed to track down Noddy Holder, the lead-singer from Slade - he was such a great chat and we've had so many...
Recommended Shows
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Perth, WA
- Public Radio, Local News
- ABC (Australia)
- English
-
Visit the station website
Update show info
