A small radio production company based in Glenview, Hamilton, New Zealand.Our aim is to make fun little features or source great radio programmes
for regional or local independent or LPFM radio stations around New Zealand.Contact Aaron Anderson : Owner and Producer - 027 347 8446e-mail : aaron@absoundbites.co.nz
New Zealand's Retro Top 40 Countdown
New Zealand's Retro Top 40 Countdown
STAFFORD'S WORLD - With MARK STAFFORD
Stafford’s World is one of the Top 3 syndicated music shows from the UK.
The show began in 2006 and is in its 19th year on air.Stafford’s World is currently broadcast on over 180 different radio stations all over the world,
from New Zealand to the USA and from Spain to Australia. Stafford’s World brings you a unique mix
of the best music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s.Presenter Mark Stafford has an unmatched wealth of musical knowledge on the period and the show is backed by a superb music library. On top of that, Mark’s radio background includes working in commercial radio for stations such as Invicta FM and Invicta Supergold along with being Programme Manager and Head of Music on the first Pan-European Satellite Rock Station EKR – European Klassik Rock.Along with that he has spent 25 years working for the legendary Radio Caroline, including being in charge of bringing sophisticated music programming to Caroline for the first time in its history. During his time
as Head of Music Caroline was broadcasting across Europe on satellite.
Stafford’s World – Features :The 3 hour show is packed with well researched and very popular features, including:“The Song Stories” – 2 Songs Per Show The artists tell the stories behind some well known songs.
“Ah.. But They Did It First” – 2 Songs Per ShowThe original versions of a couple of hit songs “The Writers Sing Them Their Way”The writers do their own songs their way.
“I Know I Shouldn’t But I Love It” A time for me to lose my music credibility, as I admit to loving an un-cool track or two in each show! All Stafford’s World shows are dateless and timeless, making them perfect for using any time of day any time of year. All shows are totally free to all stations. The end result has to be one of the very best Oldies Music Shows around. Try it for yourself. Stafford's World With Mark Stafford is heard on the following independent radio stations across the nation : NEW ZEALAND STATIONS
WEST COAST RADIO – 87.6FM* Auckland & 87.9FM* Northland EAST FM – 88.1FM* Howick & 107.1FM* East Auckland FRANKLIN MUSIC – 107.1FM* Pukekohe KIS FM – 107.5FM* Taupo CENTRAL FM – 106.0FM, 105.2FM & 99.4FM Central & Southern Hawkes Bay
HAPPY DAYS FM – 88.3FM* Palmerston, East Otago & Clinton, South Otago * = LPFM : Limited Coverage Area
Contact stations for broadcast times. Most of these stations also stream online through their own websites.
“Ah.. But They Did It First” – 2 Songs Per ShowThe original versions of a couple of hit songs “The Writers Sing Them Their Way”The writers do their own songs their way.
“I Know I Shouldn’t But I Love It” A time for me to lose my music credibility, as I admit to loving an un-cool track or two in each show! All Stafford’s World shows are dateless and timeless, making them perfect for using any time of day any time of year. All shows are totally free to all stations. The end result has to be one of the very best Oldies Music Shows around. Try it for yourself. Stafford's World With Mark Stafford is heard on the following independent radio stations across the nation : NEW ZEALAND STATIONS
WEST COAST RADIO – 87.6FM* Auckland & 87.9FM* Northland EAST FM – 88.1FM* Howick & 107.1FM* East Auckland FRANKLIN MUSIC – 107.1FM* Pukekohe KIS FM – 107.5FM* Taupo CENTRAL FM – 106.0FM, 105.2FM & 99.4FM Central & Southern Hawkes Bay
HAPPY DAYS FM – 88.3FM* Palmerston, East Otago & Clinton, South Otago * = LPFM : Limited Coverage Area
Contact stations for broadcast times. Most of these stations also stream online through their own websites.
THE BEATLES BASEMENT - With ARCHER
The Beatles Basement with Archer, is a two–hour weekly Beatles and SOLO Beatles programme driven by creative listener set ideas, special guests, a massive collection of the original versions of songs, rarities, plus archival and exclusive interview clips. The show was originally produced and aired in 2008 and 2009 on around 150 radio stations in the USA, Australia and also New Zealand on Radio 1XX : ONE DOUBLE–X in Whakatane & the Eastern Bay Of Plenty.
Archer previously hosted the first 6 years of the Denver–Boulder version of Breakfast With The Beatles, building up a huge world–wide following through the on–air broadcasts and a simultaneous online audio stream. His trademark presentation is limited talk and maximum music, with clips of the Beatles themselves replacing host pontification.
Archer has interviewed all four Beatles in the course of his radio career, as well as most of the "Beatle people" – movers and shakers like Bill Harry, George Martin, Linda McCartney, Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, Julian Lennon, Olivia Harrison, Louise Harrison, Giles Martin, Eric Clapton, Sid Bernstein, Bob Eubanks, Rusty Anderson, Laurence Juber, Geoff Emerick, Alan Parsons, Bill Bernstein, Henry Diltz, Joey Molland, Lon Van Eaton, Jackie Lomax, Billy Preston, Neil Innes, Peter Max, May Pang, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Barbara Orbison, Keith Richards, Micky Dolenz, David Peel, Les Fradkin, Jorie Gracen, Donovan, Eric Burdon, Peter Noone, Larry Kane, Al Kooper, Chuck Leavell, Firefall, Mark Hudson and more.
In addition to his years as a personality in Portland, Sacramento, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Seattle and Denver, Archer has also written and produced internationally–broadcast documentaries on the Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Carlos Santana, Eric Burdon, the Traveling Wilburys, the Who, the Rolling Stones and Crash Test Dummies.
The Beatles Basement With Archer is heard on the following independent radio stations across the nation : THE BEATLES BASEMENT WITH ARCHER – NZ STATIONS
BIG RIVER FM – 88.0FM Dargaville : Monday Nights 8pm–10pm
WEST COAST RADIO – 87.6FM* Auckland & 87.9FM* Northland : Monday 10am–12pm
FRANKLIN MUSIC – 107.1FM* Pukekohe : Saturday 10am–12pm & Thursday 10pm–12am
HAPPY DAYS FM – 88.3FM* Palmerston, East Otago & Clinton, South Otago : Thursday 6:30pm–8:30pm
WHITESTONE CITY MUSIC – 107.6FM* Oamaru : Thursday 6:30pm–8:30pm
* = LPFM : Limited coverage area
THE BEATLES BASEMENT WITH ARCHER – OTHER STATIONS :
KISN–FM – 95.1FM Portland, Oregon USA : Sunday 10am–12pm US Pacific Time. Most of these stations also stream online through their own websites.
Archer previously hosted the first 6 years of the Denver–Boulder version of Breakfast With The Beatles, building up a huge world–wide following through the on–air broadcasts and a simultaneous online audio stream. His trademark presentation is limited talk and maximum music, with clips of the Beatles themselves replacing host pontification.
Archer has interviewed all four Beatles in the course of his radio career, as well as most of the "Beatle people" – movers and shakers like Bill Harry, George Martin, Linda McCartney, Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, Julian Lennon, Olivia Harrison, Louise Harrison, Giles Martin, Eric Clapton, Sid Bernstein, Bob Eubanks, Rusty Anderson, Laurence Juber, Geoff Emerick, Alan Parsons, Bill Bernstein, Henry Diltz, Joey Molland, Lon Van Eaton, Jackie Lomax, Billy Preston, Neil Innes, Peter Max, May Pang, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Barbara Orbison, Keith Richards, Micky Dolenz, David Peel, Les Fradkin, Jorie Gracen, Donovan, Eric Burdon, Peter Noone, Larry Kane, Al Kooper, Chuck Leavell, Firefall, Mark Hudson and more.
In addition to his years as a personality in Portland, Sacramento, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Seattle and Denver, Archer has also written and produced internationally–broadcast documentaries on the Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Carlos Santana, Eric Burdon, the Traveling Wilburys, the Who, the Rolling Stones and Crash Test Dummies.
The Beatles Basement With Archer is heard on the following independent radio stations across the nation : THE BEATLES BASEMENT WITH ARCHER – NZ STATIONS
BIG RIVER FM – 88.0FM Dargaville : Monday Nights 8pm–10pm
WEST COAST RADIO – 87.6FM* Auckland & 87.9FM* Northland : Monday 10am–12pm
FRANKLIN MUSIC – 107.1FM* Pukekohe : Saturday 10am–12pm & Thursday 10pm–12am
HAPPY DAYS FM – 88.3FM* Palmerston, East Otago & Clinton, South Otago : Thursday 6:30pm–8:30pm
WHITESTONE CITY MUSIC – 107.6FM* Oamaru : Thursday 6:30pm–8:30pm
* = LPFM : Limited coverage area
THE BEATLES BASEMENT WITH ARCHER – OTHER STATIONS :
KISN–FM – 95.1FM Portland, Oregon USA : Sunday 10am–12pm US Pacific Time. Most of these stations also stream online through their own websites.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL - With MARK NIELSEN
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL is a 2 hour show featuring rock and roll and pop and soul from the 50’s 60’s 70’s and 80’s – hosted by US radio host Mark Nielsen.
The first hour is jumping around the decades playing the hits, as well as songs you may not know – giving information about the band, the song, its chart position in the United States, the UK, and now New Zealand.
The second hour is a “theme” hour. Past theme hours have been songs about horses, songs featuring saxophone, one hit wonders from a particular decade, a tribute to Burt Bacharach, songs about cars, or songs about outer space.
Let The Good Times Roll on these independent stations across New Zealand :
Franklin Music : 107.1FM – Franklin & Pukekohe (Auckland) 10am Sunday & Repeated 7pm Tuesday
V3FM : 107.5FM – Tuakau & Pokeno (Auckland) Oaks On–Air FM : 88.3FM – Cambridge 3pm Sunday & Repeated 5pm Wednesday Small FM : 88.1FM - Hastings & 106.7FM - Napier
Akaroa World Radio : 90.3FM – Akaroa
Happy Days FM : 88.3FM – Palmerston, Waikouaiti (East Otago), Clinton (South Otago) 9am Saturday & Repeated 8am Sunday
Check with each station on what days and times LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL plays on their station. Most of these stations stream online via their own websites. Check out the LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Facebook page.
The Flower Power Hour with Ken and MJ
It's a flashback to the Golden Age of Flower Power, with music primarily from the ‘60s ,’70s and early ‘80s, and it’s dedicated to the vibe of that era – peace, love, and rock and roll. We include at least one song or quote about peace in every show. While the focus is on music, we also mix in artist liners, interview snippets, and period comedy for an intricately-produced, theater-of-the-mind experience. The Flower Power Hour with Ken and MJ is already endorsed by artists such as Donovan, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, Roger McGuinn of the Byrds, Richie Furay of Poco and Buffalo Springfield, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Jim McCarty of the Yardbirds, Rick Wakeman of Yes, Edgar Winter, Judy Collins, and dozens of others. Their liners and interviews in our show give it a level of credibility not heard on other shows of this type. Ken Rundel’s extensive radio experience included early stays at WCMU, WVIC, and W-4 in Michigan. Next up was the legendary album-rocker, “The Zoo” in Dallas, where he was program director and had the #1 rated midday show. Other stops included Q-102, KZPS, KOAI, KRBE and KXCC in Texas, and the ABC Radio Classic Rock Network, where he was the top-rated jock in listener surveys. Ken’s also been an attorney, actor, and improv comedy performer and instructor. MJ grew up in St. Louis and her extensive knowledge of rock and roll as well as her talent as an artist gave her incredible backstage access to all the early icons of album rock, including Cat Stevens, Alvin Lee, Jon Anderson, Donovan, Randy California, Elton John, and Ian Anderson. She handled promotion and booking for internationally known folk singer Melanie for several years. Her broadcasting career began in 2006 as co-host of the Ken and MJ Show on Radio Free Phoenix. The Flower Power Hour : Peace, Love, and Rock & Roll.
THE FLOWER POWER HOUR - NEW ZEALAND RADIO STATIONS : CAVE FM – 106.40FM GORE & SOUTHLAND BIG RIVER FM – 88.0FM DARGAVILLE HAPPY DAYS FM – 88.3FM PALMERSTON, WAIKOUAITI (EAST OTAGO), CLINTON (SOUTH OTAGO)
CLASSIC GOLD NETWORK : Classic Gold Waiwera, Auckland – 107.3 FMClassic Gold Radio Alexandra – 107.3 FMRadio Twizel – 95.8FM McKenzie CountryClassic Gold Cromwell – 88.0FM & 107.3FMClassic Gold Clyde – 88.0FMClassic Gold Radio Redwood – 107.5 FM Christchurch Whitestone City Music – 107.6FM OamaruClassic Gold Invercargill – 107.3FM Check with each station for the days and times THE FLOWER POWER HOUR plays on their station.Most of these stations also stream online via their own websites. Check out THE FLOWER POWER HOUR Facebook page.
THE HISTORY OF ROCK 'N' ROLL
THE HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SERIES ON INDEPENDENT RADIO ACROSS NEW ZEALAND.
Some of New Zealand’s top regional and local independent radio stations will be looking into the History Of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
What’s that song? Who’s the performer? How did they get that name? What inspired those words? Why does this music touch my heart … make me smile … make me cry … make me want to dance, romance and fall in love? Whatever happened to the great music I grew up with? For the answers, join legendary US radio host Wink Martindale for a two–hour weekly look back at the songs and stars who made the music magic with The History of Rock ‘N’ Roll.
Each episode is built round a theme spotlighting yet another aspect of rock and pop history from ‘Leading Ladies of the ‘80s’ to ‘The ‘60s Greatest Dance Hits’, ‘Singer–Songwriters of the ‘70s’ to ‘The Best of Folk-Rock’, ‘The Magic of Motown’ to ‘The Top 25 Hits of 1980’, ‘Super Groups of the ‘60s’ to ‘Inside Beatlemania’, ‘Goodtime Gold’ to ‘The Super Summer Song Collection’ -- and many more.
These are the songs and stars everyone knows, the memorable music that’s formed the soundtrack of our lives.
Each episode features the full-length versions of all-time favourite classic hits along with insightful artist interviews and remarkable revelations from host and legendary US broadcaster Wink Martindale, plus a two-minute artist spotlight feature hosted by Gary Theroux.
It's fascinating fun to learn the true facts behind favourite songs and stars, they become even more special because now you know the rest of their sometimes sad, sometimes silly, often incredible and always unforgettable inside stories.
The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll has won the 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards as “Best Regularly Scheduled Music Program.” Runners-up were from the Canadian Broadcasting Company, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, and RTE Lyric FM in Ireland.
The programme has won a 2022 Communicator Award of Distinction in the Radio Program category from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA).
Listen to THE HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL each week on the following LOCAL INDEPENDENT radio stations across New Zealand :
1XX : ONE DOUBLE–X : 90.5FM & 1242AM Whakatane & Eastern Bay Of Plenty / 92.9FM Ohope Beach HAPPY DAYS FM : 88.3FM Palmerston, Waikouaiti (East Otago), Clinton (South Otago) CAVE FM : 106.40FM Gore & Southland
Check with each station for the day and time they will play programme. Most of these stations also stream online through their own websites.
Some of New Zealand’s top regional and local independent radio stations will be looking into the History Of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
What’s that song? Who’s the performer? How did they get that name? What inspired those words? Why does this music touch my heart … make me smile … make me cry … make me want to dance, romance and fall in love? Whatever happened to the great music I grew up with? For the answers, join legendary US radio host Wink Martindale for a two–hour weekly look back at the songs and stars who made the music magic with The History of Rock ‘N’ Roll.
Each episode is built round a theme spotlighting yet another aspect of rock and pop history from ‘Leading Ladies of the ‘80s’ to ‘The ‘60s Greatest Dance Hits’, ‘Singer–Songwriters of the ‘70s’ to ‘The Best of Folk-Rock’, ‘The Magic of Motown’ to ‘The Top 25 Hits of 1980’, ‘Super Groups of the ‘60s’ to ‘Inside Beatlemania’, ‘Goodtime Gold’ to ‘The Super Summer Song Collection’ -- and many more.
These are the songs and stars everyone knows, the memorable music that’s formed the soundtrack of our lives.
Each episode features the full-length versions of all-time favourite classic hits along with insightful artist interviews and remarkable revelations from host and legendary US broadcaster Wink Martindale, plus a two-minute artist spotlight feature hosted by Gary Theroux.
It's fascinating fun to learn the true facts behind favourite songs and stars, they become even more special because now you know the rest of their sometimes sad, sometimes silly, often incredible and always unforgettable inside stories.
The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll has won the 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards as “Best Regularly Scheduled Music Program.” Runners-up were from the Canadian Broadcasting Company, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, and RTE Lyric FM in Ireland.
The programme has won a 2022 Communicator Award of Distinction in the Radio Program category from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA).
Listen to THE HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL each week on the following LOCAL INDEPENDENT radio stations across New Zealand :
1XX : ONE DOUBLE–X : 90.5FM & 1242AM Whakatane & Eastern Bay Of Plenty / 92.9FM Ohope Beach HAPPY DAYS FM : 88.3FM Palmerston, Waikouaiti (East Otago), Clinton (South Otago) CAVE FM : 106.40FM Gore & Southland
Check with each station for the day and time they will play programme. Most of these stations also stream online through their own websites.
