Greig Bainbridge | Now That’s What I Call RDU

The Morning After with Ben and Josh | 6 May 2021

 

Now That’s What I Call RDU: 1980 – 1989

Episode 4: Greig Bainbridge

The Morning After welcomes Greig Bainbridge, RDU show host of The Demo Crew, UC alumni & musician to discuss the goings-on of the 80s time period in Christchurch. Pictured here (right) with the 1988 band, Bilders. Photo credit to Stu Page (left) and bandmate, Bill Direen (centre). Greig discusses at what broadcasting on RDU 98.5FM was like in the 80s, recording music and touring, and university orientation. He shares with the listeners four tracks that have really stuck with him from the time period; Backstreets – The Triffids, Point That Thing Somewhere Else – The Clean, Turn Of The Century – Beat Rhythm Fashion, and Strong And True – Miltown Stowaways.

In celebration of NZ Music Month, RDU 98.5FM presents Now That’s What I Call RDU, a Live Podcast Series taking place on ‘The Morning After’ breakfast show throughout the month of May.

The series aims to delve deep into the rich history and culture that has helped shape the Ōtautahi music scene to what we see today. Each week will focus on a different decade, starting in the 1980s and moving through to the 2020s for the final episode. 

Hosted by RDU 98.5FM’s breakfast duo, Ben O’Connell & Josh Watson, the pair will welcome guests from across the eras. Taking a closer look at what was going on within the local scene at the time, uncovering the memories and of course, revisiting some of the incredible music that has been produced in the city we call home.

Tune in live on RDU 98.5FM each weekday of May between 8- 8.30am or listen on-demand by visiting www.rdu.org.nz.

Now That’s What I Call RDU is proudly made with the support of Ōtautahi music venue, 12 Bar.

 

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Click on the tiles below to listen to the other episodes in the Now That’s What I Call RDU live podcast series.

 

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