Subject: New CD release - "Other Anzac Day"

Some months ago I was approached by Jeff Laws of the House of Quality marketing organization. He had an idea for writing a song about the battle for Villers-Bretonneux in France, where the Australian troops mounted a decisive - and winning - action one day back in 1918.  Coincidently, this conflict took place on 25th April and has become known in recent times as the "Other Anzac Day".

With Jeff having left me the broad details of the First World War battle itself, I agreed to fashion a song to highlight the historic events of that day.

What I came up with was a story line about one man's pilgrimage to Villers-Bretonneux in 1989, where he could inspect the actual battleground area, and find out first hand from the French locals what had taken place in 1918. The song is titled "Other Anzac Day".

We then had the song arranged by Craig Bryant of Paxus Productions, who brought vocalist Steve Shorten into his studio to record the finished song. The resulting single has now been released to radio Australia-wide in order to commemorate Anzac Day on the 25th April.

Anyone who'd care to have a copy - MP3 download or CD disc - can contact me direct on 9700 2074 or 0419 572 716.

Norm Burke

“LIFESTYLE”  programme special guest last Friday was Troy Cassar-Daley.

From: Steven Fletcher

Supported by Casey Radio 97.7fm for the Disabled Community “Partyzone” radio program is back and refreshed for another year in 2010 - commencing Saturday 16th January 9pm – 12pm. 

Steven and David play music from the 50's including today’s great party tunes.

Telephone David Pearce on 03 5996 6977 each Saturday night between 9pm - 12pm for musical requests and messages to be played on air.

The “Partyzone” show is enjoyed by many and can also be listened to over the web by linking onto www.caseyradio.com.au

 or follow on www.myspace.com/hitmanthestickman

Looking forward to your company.

Steven and David

Message from the President:   download

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett (back row, left), Mayfield Ward Cr Amanda Stapledon (back row, centre), Four Oaks Ward Cr Shar Balmes (back row, right) and Royal Melbourne Hospital Neurointerventional Radiologist Dr Rick Dowling (back row, centre) gathered this morning (Friday 16 October 2009) to wave-off Ryan Ford (front row, left) on a bike ride to raise money for the Stroke Association of Victoria, after his friend Phil Gallagher (front row, right) suffered a stroke last year.

Ryan hopes to raise awareness of stroke, along with $10,000 for the Stoke Association of Victoria, on his 175 kilometre ride from the City of Casey Council Offices in Narre Warren to Sale.

For more information, visit www.strokeassociation.com.au

From: Russ Boon

World of Bands entertained the Navy on 14th October. CMDR Max Speedy and LCDR Paul Cottier came into the Casey Radio studio enlightening our listeners as to the musical duties that are performed both for Naval engagements as well as other concert performances for the community.

Sunday 25th October will be the OPEN DAY at HMAS Cerberus on the base - more information can be found at http://www.navy.gov.au/HMAS_Cerberus_Open_Day_2009

From: Rob Foenander

Our next series (4th) of Country Crossroads goes to air on 26 Nov 09 on the Foxtel, Optus & Austar networks Aurora Community Ch 183. 

The series will once again showcase Australia’s great Independent country music talent from our up & comers to our Pioneer performers, alongside a number of international Independent artists, who join the show having seen great benefit in being profiled in our part of the world. 

Country Crossroads radio show can be heard every Wed evening from 10pm till midnight on Casey Radio with Jen & Rob and is very much an audience driven show with listeners able to call in with requests, share greetings of all sorts and know they have a friend to talk to as is the case with so many of the shows supporters. Add to this great Australian music which dominates the 2 hours, interviews, news and a lot of friendly engaging banter from Jen & Rob. The show has been on air now for approximately 18 months and is considered a privilege to broadcast by them. Being able to promote artists from our locally produced TV show and give something back to the station at the same time with successful sponsorship and membership drives has been very satisfying says Rob. It was one of the first things on the agenda for us when given the Wednesday night spot - What could we give back to Casey Radio?

Rob & Jen have also featured in a number of the stations CSA's & Sponsorship announcements which they gladly oblige in volunteering to do. They do this professionally as part of the Country Crossroads production team and have also had work aired on commercial radio. Rob is also a producer, singer songwriter, arranger and performer with over 30 years experience. Their music is also frequently requested by listeners to the station.

Other Casey Radio presenters who are included in the TV shows list of credits include Roger Lloyd, Adrian Morton and young Bryce Eishold who all are great promoters of Australian artists and their music

Anyone interested in finding out more about the show can contact Rob on 0418 304 625 or go to the website at www.countrycrossroads.com.au