In this bank holiday special we explore the shanty and songs of
the sea. Our studio guest Tony Spender of local group
"Deck and Fo'c'sle" helps guide us on our choppy voyage and there are
live recordings from them throughout. We also assess the recent
"Son of Rogues Gallery" double album and its attempts to get
current artists to cover old songs from the ships, and we catch up
with Janet Ayers as she attempts to transform her 'Blokes Singing'
project into a regular shanty night. There's also some local
events info to keep you busy.
Towards The Point? Is a monthly arts & culture review programme for 93.7 Express FM, written & presented by James Sandy, Dave Allen and Simon Mobbs. The show aims to dig out weird and wonderful cultural offerings from in and around Portsmouth. It sets out to provide listeners with a flickering compass for the stormy tides of "the arts". We take in a range of topics from art, film, literature, music, TV & radio and also give you a round-up of local events and activities. In the April (2013) Show: Political Music: Review of the new album - Monkey Minds In The Devil's Time - by Steve Mason
Live Music: Interview with the "Original Mersey Beast" Ian McNabb at the Eastney Cellars
Cinema: Review of In The House by the french directer Francois Ozon showing at the No6 Cinema