There are a million questions that come up during an international move, and one of the most pressing for families is: Where do I send my kids to school? This is no simple question. Finding and vetting schools and arranging enrollment can be a challenge, and the choice of a school can shape a family’s social life and cultural adjustment.
Human Shields, Hightide Kayak School
Andrew Shields of Human Shields was in the studio this week to talk about the band's new album "Somebody's Hometown" as well as Andrew's recently published poetry collection "Thomas Hardy Listens To Louis Armstrong". Andrew shared two poems from his new book, "Expat" and "Busker" which you can hear live by attending readings on the 12th (at Tag Der Poesie) and 18th of September at Uninacht. The Human Shields will be having an Album Launch on the 22nd of August at MIZ in Basel.
Dave Storey from Hightide Kayak School also joined us in the studio today. Hightide has been providing instruction, coaching and custom kayaking experiences throughout Switzerland since 2013. They cater to individuals, teams, organizations and families, helping you enjoy the best of Swiss waterways via kayak while having fun and learning valuable skills.
Our music theme this week was ska. We played:
Madness - One Step Beyond
Swinging Cats - Away
The English Beat - Tears Of A Clown
Save Ferris - The World Is New
The Specials - Ghost Town
Human Shields - Alisa's Bridge (from the new album!)
Bad Manners - Lip Up Fatty
The Bodysnatchers - Let's Do Rock Steady
Reel Big Fish - Take On Me
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get
Operation Ivy - Sound System
The Selecter - On My Radio
- 2015-08-18-The-English-Show.mp3