Happy New YearAfter many trials and tribulations here's some 70s (mainly) tunes. This Friday I'm being let loose on the decks again, if you are in the area (Bangor) get yourselves down to the Cove for for a skank to the djs from the fabulous Sk

rocksteady rock my soul part 8

Aug 14th, 2018 58m 22s

What can I say, sorry for the delay, hope it's worth the wait.If you'd also like some dancehall pop over to https://www.mixcloud.com/VinylVagabond/smilin-girl-vinyl-vagabonds-4-international-womans-day/if that's not enough for you grab a ticket

RIDING HIGH

Aug 6th, 2017 50m 31s

RIDING HIGHNo theme, just selectors choice. Mainly rocksteady for your listening pleasure.Track List1 Paragons – riding on a high on a windy day2 Alton Ellis – all my tears3 Desmond Dekker – wise man4 Ken Boothe - artibella5 Melodians – everybo

deck the dancehall

Dec 20th, 2016 59m 59s

Merry Christmas. All roads lead to Ruthin this Friday - i'm being let loose on the dancehall decks - i'm so happy.If you are there you may hear one or two of these. Many thanks to Jim and the pressure sounds crew and root soundsystem.tracklist1

SKA TA BRAIN

May 4th, 2016 55m 51s

Oh my goodness, I’ve been allowed on the decks again to play some ska. This Saturday all roads lead to Neuadd Ogwen in Bethesda for a night of ska with Scotland’s top ska band Bombskare.If you come along you may hear one, some or all of these

jah shaka

Dec 13th, 2015 1h 13m

Shaka Showcase This Friday all dub pathways lead to Hendre Hall, Jah Shaka will be running things from 8 til 3. Here’s some tunes to get you in the mood.1 be thankful dub2 creator dub3 I see jah dub4 kingdom_dub5 Jah Shaka & Jah Stitch - ragga

Frighten Friday

Mar 20th, 2015 1h 9m

Frighten FridayOh my goodness, supermoon, eclipse, equinox and Ellie’s birthday (she loves her dancehall) all on the same day. Here’s a bit of old dancehall energy for your listening pleasure.Tracklist1 Wayne Smith – under me sleng teng2 Josey

waggonis part 2

Mar 27th, 2014 56m 11s

It’s that time of year again, time to jump on the UNOD bandwagon….. only one more day to go……. No deep snow this year only lovely spring sunshine so pack your bags and come on down to Prestatyn for a dance.TracklistDigitaldubs ft yt – soundsyst

Rub A Dub

Oct 29th, 2013 55m 58s

it's been a long time coming.... here is Rub a Dub. Toasters galore and lists of bones, diseases and cheese for your listening pleasure.Track List01 Pupajim Ft OBF - rub a dub anthem edit02 Purple Man - dedicated03 Lee Van Cliff - water gone04

Waggonis

Mar 21st, 2013 1h 5m

I’m jumping on the UNOD bandwagonThis selection of dubs is for all those who are heading to the United Nations of Dub weekender in Prestatyn this weekend. Less than 24 hours to go and I for one am really looking forward to it. Shout out to Mr

PRESSURE

Oct 11th, 2012 1h 5m

Inspired in part by two sounds, the fantastic Mr Greg Dubwize from mid Wales and also the superb Pressure Sounds from Ruthin.One Love, Smilintrack list 01 Anayah roots - think positive02 Lexxy - dem history03Wayne Marshall & The Offbeat Posse -

ROCKSTEADY ROCK MY SOUL PT 7

May 20th, 2012 50m 52s

ROCKSTEADY ROCK MY SOUL PART 7Hello, here’s another podcast in the rocksteady series. I hope you enjoy it, leave a comment if you feel so inclined. To those who download these podcasts from itunes, if you’re getting a ‘this person is too tigh

old time dance

Nov 15th, 2011 1h 6m

Old time danceBandwidth has reset time to bring back the old time dance again. For those of you that fancy listening to older podcasts that have been deleted go straight to http://www.mixcloud.com/smilingirl/ where you’ll find some of them. Le

big sound

Mar 6th, 2011 48m 1s

With a bit of mixup and version excursion this podcast is inspired by the big sound that is the King Elijah Sound - hope you like it Dukie.Track List1 Toots and the Maytals – 54-46 - intro2 Gappy Ranks – pumpkin belly - intro3 Toots and the May

Running Back

Aug 14th, 2010 53m 25s

Running backHaving had yet another hard drive melt down, and then a massive wait for bandwidth to reset I’ve now come running back to present you with another podcast. No particular theme, just a load of favourites. Leave a comment if you fe

ONE LOVE, ONE HEART

Feb 15th, 2010 42m 5s

ONE LOVE, ONE HEARTVivian Jackson aka Yabby You................... rest in peace1 one love, one heart2 love in zimba 3 life in jamaica4 death trap5 rally dub6 creation rock7 plague on the land8 lonely dub9 pound get a blow10 stand up and fight

cool it

Dec 29th, 2009 51m 57s

Cool it.This is inspired by a chat I had with Steve Lane from the fabulous DubSkas. We have a love of vocal harmonies. Steve this is for you.1 Glen Miller – dungeon2 The Unforgetables - dread sufferation3 The Harmonians - go your way4 The King

Love Me Ses

Sep 15th, 2009 57m 25s

Love me sesThe title says it all ..................................Track list1 Lloyd Clarke - bad weed2 Clive Wilson - one ska, one ounce of weed, one beer3 Aspo - night doctor4 King Stitt and Andy Capp – herbsman shuffle5 Charlie Ace - herbman

special brew (aka fricsan follies)

Jun 27th, 2009 43m 49s

SPECIAL BREW aka FRICSAN FOLLIESWe love djing at the Fricsan (http://www.thesnowdoninn.co.uk/) everyone is so friendly, the atmosphere is great, they love dancing and they enjoy ska and two tone, so this podcast is for (and inspired by) the Fr

cor blimey missus

Mar 27th, 2009 42m 59s

Sorry this has been a long time coming. A whole heap of naughtyness for you this time, unless you don't mind answering questions from your young children ('dad, what's a buddy and why's it dead?') it's best to listen to this podcast in the comp

Baby I've been missing you

Dec 30th, 2008 1h 6m

A Happy New Year to all of you and all of yours, I hope you’ll all be happy, healthy and feel loved.For those of you looking for podcasts that have been deleted you will find them on herehttp://smilinsarchive.blogspot.com/Baby I’ve Been Missing

rocksteady rock my soul part 6

Nov 6th, 2008 54m 23s

Rocksteady Rock My Soul Part 6It’s no secret that I love rocksteady, a rocking bass line and sweet sweet vocals, nothing better. Rock back and enjoy 20 fabulous rocksteady tunes, from me for you.Tracklist:1 Ken Parker - a change is gonna come2

Financial Crisis

Oct 10th, 2008 1h 3m

Financial crisisI can’t believe this has not been done already, but here goes; here we have an hour long a musical commentary on the current credit crunch/financial crisis/worst economic thing to happen in the last 70 years. At the end of th

boogie in my bones part 5

Jul 12th, 2008 49m 27s

Boogie in my bones part 5Yet again it’s time to get your dancing shoes on and wear your carpet out. Grab a partner and swing along to this collection of swing, r’n’b, rockabilly, ska and funk. I hope you enjoy it, as usual, feel free to lea