DRESS CIRCLE this Sunday, January 29th - 5pm - 6.30pm

In “DRESS CIRCLE” this week, we take a look at Free Rain Theatre Company’s forthcoming production of the Kander and Ebb musical “Chicago”. Director, Anne Somes (pictured) lets Len Power into some of the secrets behind the production, while Bill Stephens chats with the two merry murderesses, Hanna Ley and Jenna Roberts. We also take a look at what new shows will be opening in the West End and on Broadway during 2012.

In the “Red Velvet and Wild Boronia” segment, Gabriel Birmingham joins jazz legend Julian Lee and double bassist Craig Scott to present a lovely program of unique jazz vocal interpretations.

Essential listening for anyone interested in the performing arts in the Canberra region, “DRESS CIRCLE” in presented on Artsound FM by Bill Stephens and Len Power every Sunday afternoon between 5pm and 6.30pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE SUMMER SERIES 27 JAN 8PM

THE THREE LEADING TENORS OF EUROPE (rpt) Tonight we return to the Jazzpodium de Tor in Enschede (Netherlands) for this live concert recorded by Radio Nederland as part of their Sesjun program. Producer/Presenter Chris Deacon OAM.

Features: Ferdinand Povel - tenor sax (Netherland), Tony Lakatos - tenor sax (Hungary), Frank Delle - tenor sax (Germany), Lex Jasper - piano, Martin Wind - bass, Martijn Vink - drums.

There are few tune announcements as the program was originally recorded in the Dutch language so we have listed the tunes here:

SET 1 The Eternal Triangle (Rollins); Speak Low (Weill); My one and only love (Wood); Just Friends (Klenner)

SET 2 Parker 51 (Rainey), A beautiful Friendship (Styne), Chelsea Bridge (Strayhorn), These foolish Things (Strachey), Body and Soul (Green), Falling in love with Love (Rodgers/Hart), Tenor Madness (Rollins)

NEW ORLEANS ALL THE WAY LIVE SAT 28 JAN 4PM

“The Iguanas: Late at Night”  

We enjoy a full hour of the Iguanas, a band that brings together New Orleans rock and roll, Tex-Mex, and Latin vibes. The recording took place at the Rock and Bowl and was a homecoming for a band that has played regular gigs there for over twenty years.  This is the first time the band has played at the Rock and Bowl since its relocation. In addition to music, we stop by The Rum House for a bite to eat and also preview the upcoming Krewe du Vieux Parade and Ball.

Hosted: George Ingmire.

AUSTRALIA DAY MUSIC SPECIAL!!! 10:03AM 26 JAN 2012

WALTZING MATILDA AND AUSTRALIA'S QUEST FOR A NEW NATIONAL ANTHEM

In the late 1970s, Australia conducted a long search for a new National Anthem and our special program traces that process and gives a unique perspective on Australia. Produced over 35 years ago, the program is hosted by renowned Californian broadcaster Carlos Hagen who drew extensively on the National Library of Australia's sound archives to showcase the entries in the National Anthem referendum of the time. Join us for this fascinating journey through a controversial part of Australia's history — which remains a topic of discussion to this day.

DRESS CIRCLE Sunday January 22 - 5.00pm to 6.30pm

In “Dress Circle” this week, despite much hubbub and jostling, the intrepid Bill Stephens managed to squeeze four interviews into the interval at the opening night of ‘Love Never Dies’ in Sydney and you’ll hear the fruits of his labours as he talks to Katrina Retallik, Lisa Adam, Amanda Muggleton and Maria Venuti (pictured clockwise from top left). And Len Power reviews ‘Blood Brothers’ which is having a return season at the Q in Queanbeyan.

In the “Red Velvet and Wild Boronia” segment this week, jazz legend, Graeme Bell, continues his delightful look back over his fabulous career and plays a selection of his favourite tunes, including his own compositions, in the second and final part of a two-part program.

Hear all this and more from 5pm this Sunday when Len Power presents another 90 minutes packed with music and news from the world of showbiz in “Dress Circle”.

“Dress Circle” is essential listening for anyone interested in showbiz in and beyond Canberra. The program is presented by Bill Stephens and Len Power and is broadcast every Sunday afternoon between 5pm and 6.30pm.