KEN McARTHUR
ON AIR: 2pm-5pm
SHOW: The Saturday Oldies Show.
YOU’LL HEAR: Oldies, some you’ll remember, some you’ll have forgotten and some that you may have never heard before
On Saturday afternoons we play songs from a certain week in a certain year, and we do this twice. It’s a great idea, so great in fact that Mark Goodier has borrowed it for his Radio 2 show.
Then we have a theme hour when we play 60 minutes of songs that are all linked by a common theme.
For example, we have had songs about telly programmes (e.g. Sale Of The Century by Sleeper), brainy people (e.g. Don’t Be A Dropout by James Brown) and super heroes (e.g. Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant Man).
FAVOURITE MUSIC:
Desmond Dekker, Ash, The Beach Boys, The Jam, Sam Cooke, Bjork, Ella Fitzgerald, X-Ray Spex, Astrud Gilberto, Judy Garland, Boz Scaggs, The Ramones, Marvin Gaye, The Police, The coral.
WHAT IS THE WORST SONG YOU HAVE EVER HEARD?
Endless Love – Diana Ross and Lionel Richie – although it could be Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton. Safe to say you won’t be hearing either of these when I’m on air.
FAVOURITE RADIO PRESENTERS:
Gina Sprenger, Charlie Bryde and Mick Duffy of course – the Saturday Crew.
GINA SPRENGER
ON AIR: 5pm-7pm
SHOW: The Gina Sprenger Show.
YOU’LL HEAR: A selection of music to liven up your Saturday tea time
From Thurso – more to come.
CHARMAIN EWERS
ON AIR: 7pm-9pm
SHOW: Soul Train with Charmain
YOU’LL HEAR: Soul music
I moved to Caithness from the West Midlands and completely fell in love with the area. I love the scenery, the sense of space and the slower pace of life, and I’m happiest when I’m out enjoying the coast, taking photographs, spotting wildlife or simply appreciating the views we’re lucky enough to have up here.
I’m naturally quite a thoughtful and curious person, and I love learning about people, places and the stories behind things. Music has always been a big part of my life because it can change your mood in an instant, bring back memories you’d forgotten and somehow connect people who may have very little else in common.
Soul and Motown are especially close to my heart. I love the warmth, emotion and energy in the music, whether it’s a song that makes you want to get up and dance or one that stops you in your tracks because of the memories attached to it.
Presenting Soul Train with Charmain on Caithness FM gives me the chance to share all of that with listeners. Every Saturday evening, I take a journey through soul music from across the decades, with plenty of familiar favourites, stories about the artists and songs, and regular stops including Behind the Groove, Charmain’s Birthday Groove, Soul Train Around the World, Soul Train Surprise and Lovers’ Lane on Soul Train.
More than anything, I want the show to feel friendly and relaxed, like spending a couple of hours with someone who genuinely loves the music. If it makes you smile, brings back a good memory, introduces you to something you’d forgotten about, or has you singing along in the kitchen, then I’m happy.
MICK DUFFY
ON AIR: 9pm-11pm
SHOW: Northern Noise
YOU’LL HEAR: Best in dance, hardcore, techno and underground sounds
Mick is passionate about supporting new and upcoming Scottish DJs and delivers high energy sets and exclusive mixes every week.