David Jacobs We cannot understand why, over the years, the BBC has assumed we want less of David’s style of radio, and as a result, his show has been farmed off to the last slot of the weekend, between Eleven and Midnight. Fortunately, though, with the advent of radio on demand, we can now access his show at any time we want. Those who like their classic vocalists and light orchestras, who are tucked up fast asleep in bed on a Sunday night, are encouraged to click here to take a listen to David’s wonderful programme.
We do worry where the next generation of David Jacobs’s will come from. Radio now seems to be about a constant stream of rock and pop being pumped from a hard drive, introduced by the latest flavour-of-the-month TV star or former Radio 1 rock DJ. Is there going to be a place on radio for the time and attention that the likes of David Jacobs and his producer Alan Boyd put into a broadcast We sincerely hope so.
Not all that long ago, David had a lunchtime show every weekday on Radio 2, in addition to his infamous Saturday morning slot. As one listener put it: “such a civilised way to spend lunchtime”. And how right that listener was. We were treated to a daily selection of all time greats, with music from stars such as Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby being regulars on the Jacobs’ lunchtime menu.CAUSE is an acronym that stands for CCÂ?s Acoustic Underground Showcase. CC is a local music-lover-turned-promoter who decided to start the showcase as a way of expanding awareness of local artists that deserve wider recognition. CAUSE was inspired by CCÂ?s desire to bring the communities of local independent musicians and social change advocates together at one of the townÂ?s favorite
