Artists, Designers, Singer-songwriters and Food, Glorious Food!

Early Birds | 16th June 2015

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What a manic May the Birds have had. We’ve had secret guests brought into the studio by top Manchester photographer Karin Albinsson – which I will tell you about in a bit – and the birds have been out and about in town doing their stuff.

First things first, the winner of the challenges? Do tell, I hear you say and, of course, it is Caz. The final challenge for the Birds was a 10K run and, although Ems dropped out making Caz the overall winner, Caz only went and did it anyway, didn’t she? (one hour and thirteen minutes in case you’re asking, which of course you were.) After being congratulated, Caz was asked if she would do it again. The printable words were “Never, ever again. Please can we have some fun challenges instead, next time?”

When artist, Jay Ee-go Smith called into the studio to see the Birds he brought them pressies including a fantastic Black Grape print signed by the whole band – for a charity do Caz was hosting in aid of a young girl from Failsworth who is suffering with cancer – and some North Cups handprinted by the man himself.

Check out & pick up some of his FAB work here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/EE-GO-ART/638157196259438

Karin Albinsson then arrived with secret guest Julie James, a lovely fantastic lady who came in to tell the Birds all about her new venture – The Vocal Pod – if you have a voice that deserves hearing take a look at what Vocal Pod is all about on: https://www.facebook.com/thevocalpod.thevocalpod

It’s always fun and laughter on the Early Birds show every Tuesday LIVE from three o’clock on FAB Radio International.

On Caz’s birthday Ems took her out to sample the fantastic food and a few cocktails at Turtle Bay on Oxford Road. By sheer coincidence it was happy hour for cocktails and, with cocktails at two for one all night, the Birds ended up very ‘happy’ indeed! Oh deary me. What a great place though, food to die for and drinks… Well, go check it out for yourself either the one on Oxford Road or there is a brand new Turtle Bay opening on Friday 5th June in the Northern Quarter. Cheers Caz and Happy Birthday. Twenty-one again no doubt!

Emms @ Carolynn Poole Party

We chatted to the gorgeous Carolynne Poole on the phone about her VIP party at Gorrilla Manchester for her new album launch. Viva Ems was DJ-ing and it was a fantastic night! Then the Birds were joined in the studio by Designer Jabio Womenswear. Great designer this one.  The Birds had already been over to the shop to see what all the fuss was about and almost cleared her stock:

www.facebook.com/jabio.womenswear is the way forward if you’re looking for that amazingly different item of clothing.

Wow, what a month for the Birds! Now it’s June, it’s festival time and I have heard, through the grapevine that the Birds are going to make the most of it. So don’t forget to tune in LIVE from three o’clock every Tuesday to FAB Radio International to hear what they get up to. Get this FAB Radio has their very own app for you to download today.

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