The British Breakfast presents:
50/50 Fun UK Playlist with Kris, Your next fave WRIR DJ
Simply put, the talented DJ Kris is beginning to make her mark on the present and future of WRIR. We are splitting the show’s choons half and half. Listen in. Let’s see what happens! Cheers Gene
PS: Some faces on this show!
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast May 21st, 2022
Posted In: Music, Music Shows
The British Breakfast presents:
Fans, Family, Friends and Future WRIR DJS: An Experiment
Well, This has been a blast the last couple of weeks as fans, family and friends help pull together the show and pick things yours truly, in some cases, has never played;
- Lesley Keenan-My daughter in laws sister in law? From Dumfries Scotland six song set from her collection. She’s calling it “Les’s Fair Guid Choons.”
- Buzzy Lawler-Local Legend and sometimes DJ on WRIR formerly of the WRIR show “Shake Some Action” pays homage to Ric Parnell AKA Mick Shrimpton who passed this week (Spinal Tap, Atomic Rooster)
- Chris B.-Fan since moving to Richmond in 2010 and WRIR volunteer extraordinaire with a seven song set
- New Releases by The Smile (Thom Yorke), Margot, Medicine Cabinet, Mordecai Smyth, Findlay (TTRRUUCES), Yumi and the Weather and Hanya.
- AND! Volunteer in Training Kristen will be joining us.
As always, thanks for tuning in. Cheers, Gene
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast May 14th, 2022
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The British Breakfast presents:
Fans Family and Friends Participating in a UK Choon Lovefest
Saturday morning, new releases by The Smile Holy Coves Gintis Holy Gloam Peaness The Martial Arts Sunzoom Belle and Sebastian C Duncan Mewn Wesley Gonzalez Piney Gir Pictish Trail and Eades along with six song sets gathered together by Alistair of Dumfries and Al of Fort Lauderdale. 9AM, 2PM GMT Saturday WRIR 97.3FM Richmond, Virginia wrir.org
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast May 7th, 2022
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The British Breakfast presents:
Psychedelia, UK Beach Boys Covers, Wales Go Pop! Wet Leg Covers……
That about says it all but a special shout out to https://www.walesgoespop.com/ (Wales Goes Pop 2022) an event that occurred two weeks ago in Cardiff that features only the finest in indie pop. This broadcast has 14 songs and artists devoted to this yearly event. We have a few new releases too, a psychedelic set requested by a long time local listener and British Artists covering The Beach Boys? Cheers, Gene
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast April 30th, 2022
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The British Breakfast presents:
They Said They Wouldn’t Last! Spring 2022 Fundraiser has Sprung
Back in 2005, they had their doubts. Some said they’d last forever. Alas, Compact Discs continue to survive and thrive along with WRIR and The British Breakfast! Thanks for donating!
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast April 23rd, 2022
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The British Breakfast presents:
Mellow Spring, 80’s Requests, Newness, Alan Parsons and more Newness
Hello there. How ya doin? Going to start the show with some mellow 60’s 2fers followed by 80’s requests, Newness interwoven including new releases by: Hatcham Social, Helen Ganya, The Facades, Wet Leg, Life, English Teacher, Working Men’s Club and Pale Blue Eyes and a tribute to the many talents of Alan Parsons. All in one show even. Cheers —Gene
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast April 9th, 2022
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The British Breakfast presents:
Alphabet Show
WRIR party at Hardywood tomorrow 2-9PM. It’d be great to see you. Saturdays The British Brekkie at 9AM is ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ and 10. Mostly upbeat pop and psyche faves. Cheers. WRIR 97.3FM Richnond, Virginia wrir.org
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast April 2nd, 2022
Posted In: Music, Music Shows
The British Breakfast presents:
21st Century UK Music: I Never Discard Music. Never!
This show consists of buried 21st Century gems culled from shows from the not so ancient past; Most choons have not seen the light of day since I don’t know when. In addition featuring 12 brand new songs from these folks:
Blue States, Cate Le Bon, The Monochrome Set, Boo Radleys, Honeyglaze, Mush, Just Mustard, Peaness, Dead Pony, Wet Leg and Chemtrails.
-gene
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast March 26th, 2022
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The British Breakfast presents:
Memories of the Scottish Borders and a Pinch of Newness
Last week, I went to Scotland. We traversed up and down and all around the Scottish Borders. I heard songs and other songs I just heard in my head and went to a cool record store in Dunbar (Psst Green Cat Record Shop). This show consists of those memories and a few new releases by the likes of Belle and Sebastian, Mush, Cate Le Bon, Jetstream Pony and Pictish Trail. Cheers
PS: Last afternoon in Scotland spent at the windy Promenade at Portobello Beach. Picture from 1907.
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast March 19th, 2022
Posted In: Music, Music Shows
Tags: Music show, UK music british breakfast rock, variety, WRIR
The British Breakfast presents:
Gonna Party Like it’s 1917 RiP Brooker, Lanegan; WAR………….
Saturday morning, a tribute to Gary Brooker of Procol Harum and Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees who passed this week. Six new songs by the likes of The Boo Radleys. Snapped Ankles, Modern Studies, The Soundcarriers, Metronomy Featuring Porridge Radio and Opus ink. And then we’re going to play SONGS ABOUT WAR.
Gene Pembleton The British Breakfast February 26th, 2022
Posted In: Music, Music Shows