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Graham Hawkes

My lasting affair with the guitar began by discovering classical guitar, then I tried learning to play but it soon became clear that I should focus on something else.

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Get to know Graham

It is a privilege and a pleasure to be a member among the volunteers who make this radio station possible and to work with the generous and talented people who run the office.

Basically it gives me a wonderful excuse to play lots of music. Although it seems to take a long time, there is enjoyment in dreaming up themes for a program, selecting the tracks and arranging interviews to keep listeners up to date. With experience I find growing satisfaction from sharing the music and news.

Once I had ‘real’ jobs but since 1994 I have made classical guitars. It’s more like a pre-occupation than a way to earn money.

How did you become involved in the station?

Persistent persuasion by Naomi Millett, who was the long term presenter of the show which preceded Plucked Strings, The Guitar Show, led me to enrol in the 2007 RTRFM course for presenters. But, in 1977 I remember buying an FM radio tuner so that we could listen to the first FM station broadcast by the University of WA, the predecessor of RTRFM 92.1.

Tell us about your most memorable gig, either attending or playing at?

Being there for Craig Ogden with partner mezzo-soprano Claire Bradshaw at Darwin Festival in 1993.

What is your favourite show (other than your own) on RTRFM?

Sunday Morning Coming Down

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