Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band / Golden Festival and Globalfest Previews
Saturday, January 8th, 2011, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
The holidays may be over but the party isn't - two massive world musicky
festivals are coming up and Rob previews them this week: On Sunday January
9, the annual multi-stage multi-cultural mega-showcase, Globalfest at Webster Hall; and on Friday and Saturday
January 14-15, the exuberant annual Balkan music and dance meltdown, the Golden Festival, featuring over 40
bands on four stages on the 15th. The Golden Festival moves this year to
the kitschy and fabulous Grand
Prospect Hall, 263 Prospect Ave. in Brooklyn. Golden Festival
ringleaders the Zlatne Uste* Brass
Band, North America's first and finest Balkan band and and stars of
Serbia's Dragačevo* Trumpet Festival, get the festivities started early with
a live set on FMU.
*Pronouncers: Zhlot-nay oosh-tay (although Zlot-nay Oos-tay is acceptable),
Drah - gah - chay - voh, Goo - tzuh.
Lussuria Friday, January 7th, 2011, Midnight - 3am
on
Wm. Berger presents My Castle of Quiet
Lussuria is the name for the solo collage creations of musician Jim Mroz,
original member of The Forgotten and tour player with French black metal
legends Celestia. The Lussuria releases (cassettes by Hospital Productions,
amourtout, Destructive Industries, and others) are sonic mappings of the
subconscious--scary, even troubling--like listening to a feeling always just
out of reach. Where some of Lussuria's contemporaries in the genre bring the
heaviness with pedal-punching, screaming, and ear-splitting volume, Jim
chooses the subtle route to your soul, like a dreamy, obscure film
soundtrack, where what sound like murmurs, footsteps, death-organ drones,
and the blowing of fetid mausoleum winds paint the shifting audial
landscape. Lussuria creates two live, in-the-moment sets on My Castle of
Quiet.
Jay Banerjee and the Heartthrobs Thursday, January 6th, 2011, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Jay Banerjee is one of the most promising power-poppers to emerge from New York in years. Drawing on classic influences like Nick Lowe, Bobby Fuller and the Beatles, Jay delivers hooks and writing strong enough to instill hope that the hipsters have not won just yet! While Jay plays everything in the studio, including on his new CD, "BAN-ER-JEE. Just Like It's Spelled," on stage and on the radio - the Heartthrobs will be on hand to help him crank it up to 11!
Roy Nathanson
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Miniature Minotaurs with Kurt Gottschalk
As a member of the Lounge Lizards and leader of the Jazz Passengers, Roy Nathanson was a moving force in 1970s downtown jazz. He has since ventured into writing poetry and radio plays, while extending the Passengers to have Elvis Costello, Deborah Harry and others sing his songs. His recent Sotto Voce band has furthered his interest in using text and verse in his music. He'll be coming up to WFMU to perform songs old and new, and no doubt tell a story or two, accompanied by bassist Tim Kiah.
Thomas Patrick Maguire Sunday, December 26th, 2010, 6am - 9am
on
Beastin' The Airwaves! with Keili
What could be better the morning after over-indulging on consumerism, brandy and stuffed goose than staying in bed or the chair you passed out in and soaking up a dose of down-to-earth, sensitive, yet gritty, singer/songwriter? Thomas Patrick Maguire will cure what "ales" ya!
FUN Friday, December 24th, 2010, Midnight - 3am
on
Wm. Berger presents My Castle of Quiet
FUN are Mat and Jonny, who make their home at Breathmint Records, based out of Philadelphia, PA. The duo approach "non-music" with an inventive enthusiasm, never seeming to do the same thing twice. It wouldn't be unfair to say that the sonic result of their efforts comes down somewhere between The New Blockaders, Albrecht D., Marcel Duchamp and Alvaro. Mat and Jonny, sometimes awash in a larger ensemble, always wear their trademark, tight-fitting rubber gas masks, which provide an intimidating visual dissociation for the listener/audience, and likely supply the musicians with the release of anonymity to get further lost in their sound and performances. Wm. presents two unique sets by FUN prepared especially for this broadcast.
Yule Be Sorry
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010, 7pm - 8pm
on
Thunk Tank with Bronwyn C.
On the longest night of the year, during a lunar eclipse, as Blood Master Cthulhu, Eater of the Cosmos, sends us a Sign, the brainiacs celebrate the solstice holidays with stories, songs, on-air present-giving, and nog. Lots of nog. This Tuesday, 12/21, on Thunk Tank.
Purling Hiss Tuesday, December 21st, 2010, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Purling Hiss' Mike Polizze has put in much time in the fried Philly blooze overdrive of the group Birds of Maya, but in his own vehicle he's expanded his grotty guitar wailing into the further cosmos, still shredding speakers aplenty. With new releases out on Richie and Woodsist Records, Purling Hiss becomes a full-fledged touring unit and arrive in the WFMU studios with the road behind them to invoke Les Rallizes Denudes, Vermonster, and Alice Cooper at sickness-inducing volume on Brian's show. Don't miss!
Micachu and the Shapes
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010, 9am - Noon
on
This Is The Modern World with Trouble
On Tuesday, December 21 the Winter Solstice will be brightened significantly by the live sounds of Micachu and the Shapes. This is
the Modern World with Trouble offers up rockets of guitar twanged through distortion, electronic slurps and chords of fire: must be heard to be believed, or at the very least, enjoyed. All the way from east London, the ruckus will happen somewhere between the hours of 9am and noon.
Wikileaks Special
Monday, December 20th, 2010, 6pm - 7pm
on
Too Much Information with Benjamen Walker
This week on Too Much Information we go down the wikileaks rabbit hole: hear Douglas Rushkoff, Ethan Zuckerman, and Evgeny Morozov explain how wikileaks proves our internet isn't safe for free expression and what we can do about it. Daniel Ellsberg talks Bradley Manning, Biella Coleman discusses the aesthetics of anonymous, and Jillian York says FAIL to TIME magazine's choice of Mark Zuckerberg for person of the year, plus Your Host asks: "what would China do?"
Talk Normal & Brooklyn's Middle School 51 Show Choir Sunday, December 19th, 2010, 6am - 9am
on
Beastin' The Airwaves! with Keili
They've got golden guitar goddess noise that spears the ear but somehow leaves a big chunky hoop earring in the lobe. They got thud thud thud thud thudding drums like Lou Reed's flabby ass hitting the boards when Mo Tucker finally bitch-slaps him like she shoulda done in 1970 ("I'll show you the beginning of a new age, jackass!") -- Talk Normal rocks! Tune in on December 19th from 6am-9am as they blow out the speakers on Beastin' The Airwaves! with Keili. Also featured on the show today will be Brooklyn's Middle School 51 Show Choir performing a few holiday songs.
Pedrito Martinez Group Saturday, December 18th, 2010, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
The gifted Havana-born percussionist Pedrito Martinez launched his career at the tender age of 11, accompanying Cuban heavyweights like Lazaro Ros, Pancho Quinto and pure percussion legends Los Munequitos de Matanzas before making his way to New York in the late 90s. In NYC he joined the acclaimed genre-bashing band Yerba Buena as well as continuing to get top flight sideman work with people like Paquito D'Rivera, Chico O'Farrill, David Murray, Cassandra Wilson, and even Bruce Springsteen among many others. Pedrito is now stepping out with his own band, and they're off to a great start, landing a prestigious lineup slot at the annual Globalfest World Music festival at Webster Hall, Sunday night January 9th. We're thrilled to have the Pedrito Martinez Group join us for a pre-Globalfest tune up live in the studio.
The Gories Saturday, December 18th, 2010, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Terre T is so incredibly honored to welcome garage rock legends the Gories to the Cherry Blossom Clinic on December 18th. This live set from the Gories was recorded over the summer as part of the Ponderosa Stomp at Lincoln Center but was not broadcast until now. The performance is absolutely blistering - the band tears through their classic raw punk tunes as if it was 1989 all over again! Consider this Terre's holiday gift to all the good boys and girls who have been listening to the Cherry Blossom Clinic all year long!
Paul Boutin: "The Age of Music Piracy Is Officially Over" Thursday, December 16th, 2010, 9am - Noon
on
Talk's Cheap with Jason Sigal
Will 2010 go down as the year people quit downloading music illegally? Guest Paul Boutin writes about social networks and digital media for the New York Times, reviews books for the Wall Street Journal, and his latest Wired Magazine essay declared that "The age of stealing music via the Internet is officially over". Boutin describes how technological innovations have made the prospect of paying for digital music way more appealing than it was in Napster's heyday. But even as the hand of law came down this year against popular filesharing websites like Limewire and the Pirate Bay, Pirate Party leader Rick Falkvinge made quite the opposite declaration: "File sharing is increasing every day and the only thing this means is that more and more people will try to hide what they are doing on the internet." We'll discuss where things stand with music piracy as 2010 comes to a close.
Dan Charnas Thursday, December 16th, 2010, Midnight - 3am
on
Coffee Break For Heroes & Villains with Noah
Author of the newly published "The Big Payback" and all around swell guy, Dan started his career as one of the first writers for The Source Magazine, was an A&R scout and promoter for Profile Records (home of Run DMC and many others), and was Vice President of A&R for Rick Rubin's Def American Recordings. Tune in as Dan drops by to rap about the hip hop industry and play some records!
Joe McPhee & Mary Halvorson
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Miniature Minotaurs with Kurt Gottschalk
The Miniature Minotaur asked, and received. Joe McPhee is a keeper of the post Ayler torch, but has a way of winnowing into any nook or cranny his playing partners create - a skill that has enabled him to meet such unexpected pairings as the Nihilist Spasm Band and the Cato Salsa Experience. And that made a pairing with guitarist Mary Halvorson seem a natural. She has erupted in post-punk sci-fi delight with Kevin Shea in the band People and has been a mainstay in Anthony Braxton's recent projects. Both of them lead celebrated projects of their own, and we're pleased to have them in a first-time meeting on our airwaves.
Lilian Hak
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010, 9am - Noon
on
This Is The Modern World with Trouble
Dutch musician extrodinaire Lilian Hak will perform live on This is the Modern World with Trouble. Lilian's new album "Old Powder, New Guns" is full of gorgeous melodies, shimmering piano, warm guitars and...9 other instruments. Live, Lilian will thrill us with Hitchcock suspense in her gorgeous voice and music full of stories.
Sex Worker Monday, December 13th, 2010, 9am - Noon
on
Liz Berg's show
Daniel of the great SF art rock/no wave band Mi Ami returns to the WFMU studios to perform a solo set as Sex Worker. Expect creepy, dramatic out-of-body melodies against a driving beat, with plenty of noisy guitar interludes and fun with an echoplex. Fans of Zola Jesus, oOoOO, Cold Cave, and Nite Jewel will dig.
Kobo Town recorded live at WOMEX Saturday, December 11th, 2010, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Trinidadian/Canadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves leads Kobo Town, Toronto's spirited interpreters of vintage early 20th Century calypso style. Kobo Town revisits classic songs by Golden Age calypso greats like Roaring Lion, Lord Invader, King Radio and Attila the Hun. But Gonzalves and co. also craft witty new of-the-moment songs - applying the genre's rich and famously critical lyricism to contemporary topics like the war in Iraq, domestic violence, immigration, and globalization. Kobo Town performs songs from its debut album Independence as well as its forthcoming sophomore release in a session and interview recorded in collaboration with Jon Kertzer of KEXP Seattle's The Best Ambiance at the 2010 WOMEX World Music Expo in Copenhagen, Denmark.
So Cow Saturday, December 11th, 2010, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Terre T is excited to welcome the amazing So Cow back to the WFMU airwaves Saturday December 11th. This Irish-by-way-of-Korea trio produces some of the most infectiously catchy lo-fi pop, bringing to mind legends like The Undertones and the Buzzcocks. They have a great new album, "Meaningless Friendly" out on Tic-Tac-Totally! Be sure to catch them rocking it out live on the Cherry Blossom Clinic on December 11th!
Isa Christ Friday, December 10th, 2010, Midnight - 3am
on
Wm. Berger presents My Castle of Quiet
Isa Christ has been knocking out audiences with intensely physical performances of high-volume feedback manipulation, sometimes utilizing electric guitar, but more often than not, merely a quarter-inch cable, amplification, and a table or a tool-belt's worth of digital effects, and a critical element--his body, writhing, shaking, and sometimes stripping butt-naked--in a Saint Vitus' dance of volume-induced passion and power. Brooklyn residents are still talking about Isa's soul-flattening live collaborations with Telecult Powers. His sets are ecstatic, fierce and enveloping, both born out of a trance and trance-inducing, and though the magic of radio cannot transmit the visual, we can give you the audio, which on its own is likely to be similar to nothing you've ever heard. A one-man Theatre of Eternal Music? Perhaps. The tones and overtones bounce around the room, and the listener tends to forget the who, what and where, and get lost in the sonic assault. Isa Christ brings it live and in-the-moment to My Castle of Quiet, where he plans to "exploit the radio waves and format." Be ready for a one-of-a-kind presentation.
The Sights Wednesday, December 8th, 2010, 9pm - Midnight
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Detroit's Sights return for their fifth appearance on WFMU following the release of their great new album Most of What Follows Is True (Alive). Frontman Eddie Baranek says he's trying to marry the two worlds of the Oblivians and the Beatles, and the result is powerful songs with hooks and harmonies aplenty. Listen now, or forever hold your peace! Catch the Sights live on Friday Dec 3rd at Rockwood Music Hall in NYC, and on Saturday Dec 4 in Brooklyn (venue TBD), and then tune in to the Evan "Funk" Davies show at 9pm on Wednesday the 8th!
Lift-Off fundraising special
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010, 9am - Noon
on
Ken's show
WFMU will be taking pledges to send Station Manager Ken aloft with helium balloons on Wednesday, December 8th, 11am-noon (pre-game show starts at 9am)! Ken will be seated in his favorite lawn chair in WFMU’s parking lot, and for every $1000 we raise, we’ll fill up a balloon and tie it to his chair. If we’re successful, Ken will lift off! We'll host a live video feed of the whole debacle, so you won't want to miss out.
Send Ken up, up, and away by pledging online, over the phone on December 8th, or by mail using the brochure that will be hitting your mailbox soon. We’ve got a brand new t-shirt and a baseball cap up for grabs, too!
Station Manager Ken
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010, 7pm - 8pm
on
Thunk Tank with Bronwyn C.
Station Manager Ken joins WFMU's Chief Science Officer, Bronwyn C., to discuss the aeronautic research behind his lawn-chair-and-balloon fundraising launch, scheduled for Wednesday morning, 12/8. Plus, Bronwyn C. reads from her new book, "How to Win His Love!" It all happens this Tuesday at 7:00 PM on WFMU.
Caravan of Thieves Monday, December 6th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
A combo of "Hot Club" swing and acoustic pop, Caravan of Thieves has has been rolling out their energetic shows from their Bridgeport, CT base for a few years now. these self-described "Gypsy Swingin' Serenading Circus Freaks" are fronted by husband/wife, guitar-spanking vocalists Fuzz and Carrie, and aided by fiery violinist Ben Dean and double bass madman, Brian Anderson. Caravan of Thieves rolls into the WFMU studios for a live set in advance of their December 11th Bowery Electric show.
The Parting Gifts Saturday, December 4th, 2010, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
The Cherry Blossom Clinic is honored to welcome The Parting Gifts to the WFMU airwaves this Saturday December 4th. This garage rock supergroup features the legendary Greg Cartwright and Dave Amels from Reigning Sound/Oblivians and Coco, Poni and Jem from the Ettes. Their stunning debut album "Strychnine Dandelion" - which just came out on In The Red - is a straight up pop masterpiece and is sure to be on plenty of 2010 Best Of lists. They'll be playing Friday December 3rd at Union Hall in Brooklyn and Sat, Dec. 4 at Wind Up Space in Baltimore, Maryland, but be sure to hear the Parting Gifts make their radio debut on the Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T!
Stephen Arnoff Friday, December 3rd, 2010, 8pm - 9pm
on
Aerial View with Chris T.
Stephen Arnoff of the 14th Street Y in NYC joins Chris T. to discuss Bob Dylan & The Band: What Kind of Love Is This, a gallery exhibition, symposium, and all-star concert going on all weekend long in venues throughout Manhattan (info here).
Chie Mukai
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Miniature Minotaurs with Kurt Gottschalk
Chie Mukai has been involved in improvised performance since 1975, when she participated in the East Bionic Symphonia group and later the Marginal Consort. Her haunting vocals and er-hu playing defined the acoustic psych band Che Shizu who recorded for the PSF label in the '90s. Since then she has worked with Maher Shalal Hash Baz, Los Angeles Free Music Society, Jim O'Rourke and former Boredoms guitarist Seiichi Yamamoto, and has released a recording of drone-based Ramones covers. She also organizes the annual Perspective Emotion mixed media arts festival in Tokyo, and will be performing solo, and live, on Miniature Minotaurs.
How To Win Her Love
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010, 7pm - 8pm
on
Thunk Tank with Bronwyn C.
Author (and former WFMU Volunteer) Rudy Delson, of "Maynard and Jennica" fame, will discuss his new book "How to Win Her Love," a non-fiction advice manual (sort of like "How to Pick Up Chicks" for the McSweeney's set, only full of really useful tips and a certain amount of pure smut). It's a three-way on the airwaves, this Tuesday on Thunk Tank.
Justin Broadrick Tuesday, November 30th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Diane will air an interview with Justin Broadrick -- the human behind Godflesh, Jesu (pron: yay-zoo), Napalm Death, Grey Machine, etc. His body of work spans decades and is more varied than most artists' record collections! In the past year, Godflesh did a couple of reunion performances, and have another one scheduled for 2011; the Pale Sketcher release came out not long ago, and the Jesu release "Heart Ache & Dethroned" is in the new bin right now, which consists of an unreleased EP from 2003 and a re-release of the first Jesu 2-track record. He's been very busy, and is taking the time to speak to WFMU's listeners! The program will also feature a lot of Broadrick's music, past and present! Tune in for an afternoon of hearing Justin, his machines and his music!!
Lucinda Black Bear Monday, November 29th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
As Lucinda Black Bear describes themselves as, "... a burst of sonic longing, a soulful fusion of cellos, feedback, loops, pianos, drums, and oddly tuned acoustic/electric guitars." Their latest album, titled "Knives," was released at the beginning of November and Lucinda Black Bear plays some of it live on WFMU.
Viva L'American Death Ray Music Monday, November 29th, 2010, 9am - Noon
on
Liz Berg's show
Glammy garage rockers Viva L'American Death Ray Music (V.L.A.D.R.M.), originally from Memphis, are back at it after a few years' hiatus. Band members are now separated by geography and have had a few musical distractions over the years (Golden Triangle and Polyphonic Spree to name a few), but they've converged here in the NYC area to celebrate the release of their new record "Miles of Smiles Towns of Frowns." Fans of Roxy Music, the Fall, costumes, and good times will be pleased. Witness the fun live on Liz's show, and also be sure to check out V.L.A.D.R.M. at Death By Audio on Nov. 22nd (with Tulipss), or catch their free record release party at Zebulon on Nov. 24th (guest DJs and freebies are promised).
Tre Orsi Saturday, November 27th, 2010, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
The Cherry Blossom Clinic is excited to welcome the amazing Tre Orsi to the program on Nov 27. This powerhouse Texas trio lay out a sound that is sweeping and intense, bringing to mind bands like Silkworm and Unwound but with a dynamism that is all their own. Their Comedy Minus One release "Devices + Emblems" is guaranteed a spot on Terre's Best Faves of 2010, so get on board early and check them out on the CBC on Nov. 27!
Tony Castles Thursday, November 25th, 2010, 3am - 6am
on
Awesome New Place with Bennett4Senate
Brooklyn trio Tony Castles anchor their not-too meandering pop songs with touchy R&B hooks, but still give a nod to their time spent in cathartic post-collegiate psychedelic thrash bands. Back from a tour with the Tom Tom Club, you can hear the shining vocals of lead singer Paul Sicilian, scattershot guitar solos from Willie Miesmer, and backbeats by Gabriel Wurzel laid down all nice on their new EP on Famous Class records.
Michael Holt Monday, November 22nd, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
After playing slightly off-kilter pop for eight years with The Mommyheads, Michael Holt began focusing on his own songs, full of delicate, intricate melodies. Now, after a 10-year hiatus, The Mommyheads are now back together with Michael for a new album and tour. He joins Irene in the studio to play a few new tunes and chat about the reunion project.
Live Remote at Public Assembly with Split Signals and The Above
Saturday, November 20th, 2010, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
This is going to be one hell of a an all day and night slap bang do dang event at the Public Assembly in Brooklyn, NY. Doors at 2pm with Vintage, Records Food for sale (and a free copy of Bananas mag #2!). From 3-6pm is the WFMU live radio remote portion when Terre T will kick off her live broadcast of Cherry Blossom Clinic from Public Assembly... besides the usual rockin' platters and witty banter, Terre will introduce garage supergroup The Split Signals and Brooklyn's own Beat/R'n'B combo the Above for live sets on her show! Your screams of delight will carried live on the airwaves across a wide swath of the tri-state!
Barn Owl
Friday, November 19th, 2010, 9am - Noon
on
The Long Rally with Scott McDowell
Barn Owl's hazy and languid blend of drone and jam satisfies several freak music quotients, touching on dense layered metal-like passages and cosmic-minimal-free exploring. The duo of Evan Caminiti (guitars, vocals) and Jon Porras (guitars, vocals, drums, harmonium) stop by WFMU's Love Room in the middle of their East Coast tour to play songs from their new Thrill Jockey album "Ancestral Star," and coat the place in drone. Also, catch them the night before this airs, November 18th at Issue Project Room, with Tom Carter and High Aura'd.
SSPS Friday, November 19th, 2010, Midnight - 3am
on
Wm. Berger presents My Castle of Quiet
Jon Nicholson, aka Porkchop Central, is the bubbling cosmic nucleus at the center of Excepter's intricate, weblike operation. He presents as a warm-hearted and wise, light-powered deacon in a '70s science-fiction film, with a personal and musical aesthetic to match, and Wm. was bound to be swept up in his many-colored undertow. Jon seems to DJ and play shows like an unstoppable machine, mixing cyborg energy with Ancient Egyptian tenacity, and one could probably see Jon do *something* live at least 2-3 nights a week. Check out this video, to experience a full set of Jon's psycho-Krauto-noiseo-dubbo sonic continuum, recorded by Wm. last April, and you'll understand why SSPS are way overdue for a dance on the WFMU airwaves. The "highly anticipated" bit goes without saying. Oops, too late! SSPS are an experience to be experienced.
Brian Wilson Shock Treatment Thursday, November 18th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
The latest chapter in the Brian Wilson Shock Treatment's ongoing saga of punked-out psychedelic rock about zombies, mummies, aliens, outer space, love, death and insanity is entitled "Druid Time Lords." Tune in, turn on your radio, and be dropped out of your mind!
Persephone's Bees Wednesday, November 17th, 2010, 9pm - Midnight
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
After 10 years in the Bay Area, Persephone's Bees recently relocated to NYC and they're bringing their edgy pop sounds to WFMU for your enjoyment. The vocals of Russian-born lead singer Angelina Moysov fall somewhere between the Cardigans and Komeda, according to the Onion A/V Club -- who also described their music as "instantly likeable." Hear them for yourselves Wednesday the 17th at 9pm on the Evan "Funk" Davies show, and maybe you'll hear their Status Quo cover. And keep an eye out for their third LP, coming soon.
Easy Action Tuesday, November 16th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Detroit's Easy Action! Featuring Negative Approach/Laughing Hyenas vocalist John Brannon, Easy Action is down and dirty rock n roll with the feel of being in a ghetto ghost town! Brannon's still as frightening in his vocal assault as he ever was in his previous 2 bands, but more focused and truly more powerful. That shotgun blast is no longer all over the place, he burns the audience with a taser, up close. The band's swagger is overall highlighted by the angular and mesmerizing guitar sound of Harold Richardson (ex-Gravitar), and a powerful rhythm section of Tony Romeo (bass) and Matt Becker (drums).
Check out their Myspace page. They are playing at the Acheron in Brooklyn on Monday the 15th, and at Asbury Lanes on Thursday the 18th. Prepare your radio speakers for shredding!!! Set is scheduled to air around 12:30 pm, set your life to this event!!
Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur Monday, November 15th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
When he founded the seminal Kweskin Jug Band, the group's Old-Timey stance was rooted in Jim Kweskin's encyclopedic knowledge of traditional folk song and guitar-work, music he still plays today. Geoff Muldaur, one of the founding members of the Jug Band, has enjoyed a healthy solo career which encompasses writing, producing and performances with multiple instruments and his beautiful, clear tenor. Kweskin and Muldaur join Irene in the WFMU studio mid-tour for some song and chat.
Things We Heard at WOMEX: New Directions in World Music
Saturday, November 13th, 2010, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
WOMEX is the annual worldwide world music industry expo, something like a SXSW or CMJ for world music moguls, musicians, pundits and enthusiasts. If you want to learn about new artists, new trends, new happenings in the worlds of world music, WOMEX is the place to be.
This week Rob and three fellow travelers post-mortem WOMEX 2010, held October 27-31 in Copenhagen, playing the music and sharing the scuttlebutt: Gerald Seligman, whose impressive CV includes stints as WOMEX General Director, label honcho (he launched the EMI Hemispheres imprint), music journalist and even FMU DJ; journalist Tom Pryor, editor of the National Geographic World Music website and one of North America's leading authorities on world musics; and Olivier Conan, proprietor of the esteemed Park Slope music spot Barbes and record label of the same name, and bandleader of acclaimed Amazonian surf-cumbia revivalists Chicha Libre - who played a prestigious WOMEX showcase last month.
Box Elders Saturday, November 13th, 2010, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Terre T is stoked to welcome the Box Elders to the Cherry Blossom Clinic on Nov 13. This Nebraska trio's brand of fuzzy guitar pop has been unstoppable for the last few years, and their Goner Records debut album "Alice and Friends" got a ton of play from Terre T and others. So tune in to the Cherry Blossom Clinic and find out what the excitement is all about!
Chip Taylor
Saturday, November 13th, 2010, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes the return of Chip Taylor to the show. Chip will
fill us in on his new release "The New Bye and Bye," which
compiles the best of his work with Carrie Rodriguez, and tell us the secret behind writing hits like "Angel of the Morning," "Wild Thing," "I Can't Let Go," "Any Way That You Want Me" and "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)."
Schoolly D, Erk Tha Jerk, and DJ Shadow
Friday, November 12th, 2010, 3pm - 6pm
on
Put The Needle On The Record with Billy Jam
In the mid eighties, even before it was dubbed 'gangsta rap,' Philadelphia rapper Schoolly D was making hardcore gangster hip-hop. His landmark 1985 recording "P.S.K. What Does It Mean," a no-holds-barred graphic sex, drugs, & violence rap that referenced the Philly gang, Park Side Killas, that he was closely affiliated with, is widely recognized as the original true hardcore gangsta rap song. Ever active in the years since his recent projects include making music for Cartoon Network's Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Meanwhile unique West Coast newcomer, rapper/producer Erk Tha Jerk, who releases his official debut album "Nerd's Eye View" on November 9th, has been gaining accolades all over these days including in XXL Magazine who feature him in their latest Show & Prove section. Also from Northern California is longtime turntablist/producer DJ Shadow whose current "Live From The Shadowsphere" tour is previewing music from his forthcoming still untitled 2011 album. DJ Shadow, Erk Tha Jerk, and Schoolly D will each talk with Billy Jam about their respective takes on hip-hop music on Put The Needle On The Record on Friday November 12th 3-6pm.
Heavy Medical Friday, November 12th, 2010, Midnight - 3am
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Wm. Berger presents My Castle of Quiet
Philadelphia's Heavy Medical blast through our area on tour, with shows at Death by Audio (11/10) and Party Expo (11/18), paying a visit to the Castle in the same wide swing. Where all of us have seen more than a few bands take the metal/punk-to-noise/experimental route, Heavy Medical have done the opposite, releasing a few enigmatic, high-caliber recordings under the name Nervous Sex, and now arriving at a sound more akin to Melvins by way of prime Lightning Bolt, or to drop an even more obscure reference, mid-80s SoCal legends Blue Daisies, without brakes -- saying what needs to be said in violent, catchy, two-minute bursts. You can download the combo's excellent Threats e.p. for a mere $2 at the group's bandcamp page. Wm. welcomes Heavy Medical live and bloody to this week's My Castle of Quiet broadcast.
Chuck Prophet Thursday, November 11th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
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Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Chuck first surfaced as lead guitarist in the legendary Green on Red in the 1980s but over the last 20 years has carved out a distinguished, amazing solo career. His latest album, "Let Freedom Ring," is filled with political songs for non-politcal people. Catch Chuck live on WFMU then later the same night at the Bowery Electric in New York.
Dave Haynes (Soundcloud / Music Hack Day / Open Music Media) Thursday, November 11th, 2010, 9am - Noon
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Talk's Cheap with Jason Sigal
Dave Haynes is VP Business Development for SoundCloud and was recently listed by the British Council as one of the UK's Young Music Entrepreneurs. He is also the founder of Music Hack Day and OpenMusicMedia, which hit NYC this week for a free discussion on "Music Discovery: Humans vs Hackers". The OMM event took place at the Lower East Side bar formerly known as Robots, where -- after a few whiskeys -- Jason caught up with Dave to chat about open source, freemium, Justin Bieber, and the music industry's slow embrace of technological innovation.
Jen Shyu
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010, Noon - 3pm
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Miniature Minotaurs with Kurt Gottschalk
Jen Shyu's enchanting singing has floated through Steve Coleman's jazz group and Anthony Braxton's opera, not to mention her own work which calls her Chinese heritage into an improvised music setting. Gearing up for her appearance at the Vital Vox festival, Shyu will appear on the Miniature Minotaurs program, accompanying herself on piano, er hu and moon guitar.
All times listed are Jersey City time, EDT.
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