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Brass band music heard in the Forest once again

Music from Flowers and Parkend Silver Bands mark the return of the popular 'Strike up the Brass' radio show.

Dean Radio
  Strike up the Brass returns on Dean Radio

Two Gloucestershire bands share the airwaves this Bank Holiday as the Forest of Dean radio show 'Strike up the Brass' returns after a break on Monday (27th August).

Parkend Silver Band and Flowers Band are featured on the hour long show on Dean Radio, presented by Dave Jury.

Unique platform

He told 4BR: "The programme gives a unique platform for bands from the Forest of Dean and the Gloucestershire area as well as playing the latest CDs from the top bands.

Many lower section bands never get to make CDs so I go out to bandstands, churches and village halls to record the bands playing in their communities. Listeners will hear local bands every week."

The show on Monday 26th August includes Parkend Silver's Memorial Concert for two former members, recorded in their local church, whilst solos from Flowers star performers Paul Richards and Grant Jameson are also heard.

Listen in

Strike up the Brass returns as Dean Radio (formerly Triangle Radio) on a new 105.6FM frequency as well as online at www.deanradio.co.uk

Tune in every Monday at 6.00pm, or the Sunday repeat, also at 6.00pm.

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