Rebecca Hall Monday, September 30th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Sweet-voiced Rebecca Hall has been on WFMU a few times on former DJ Andy Waltzer's program. Her music is beautifully simple, in the vein of Appalachia-style ballads and folk tunes but stir up sentimental feelings. Rebecca's working on a second album with includes spare but lush string arrangements.
Ergo Phizmiz Friday, September 27th, 2002, 8pm - 9pm
on
Re:Mixology with DJ Jesuspants
Ergo presents a program of strange spoken-word mixed with eclectic musical interludes, bursts of sound poetry and music-concrete.
Jason Lowenstein Friday, September 27th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Here's the whole session (which we a had sneekpeek of last month)
laid down by Indie Rock royalty JASON LOEWENSTEIN, formerly of SEBADOH. While Jason wrote and played all the instruments on his new CD 'At 6s and 7s' , here Jason plays FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER with his new band! Jason shows his mettle as a great songwriter who can rock out with the best of them! Check his gig out Oct 3rd at North 6 in Brooklyn.
Heroes Of the Alamo Thursday, September 26th, 2002, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
HEROES OF THE ALAMO's frenzied guitars and roughhewn hooks simultaneously
recall the privileged angst of the Mods, the fiery exuberance of the punks,
and the witty ambivalence of the post-punks. They recently released their
first full-length CD, 98 to 1.
TWO BANDS: Warm Wires & Unbunny Thursday, September 26th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
San Francisco's Warm Wires (featuring ex-Harm Farm members) will be rolling in to play a live acoustic set on Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine. On tour in support of their 2nd CD "Kindness," on the 2 Ton Santa label, they're appearing at the Sidewalk Cafe with Unbunny on Tuesday Sept 24th. Quirky, tongue in cheek pop, probably not quite loud enough to slaughter
livestock to, but clever enough to make the animals squeal in demented delight! Joining them is Unbunny: uncompromising, squeaky clean bunny rock!
Radian Wednesday, September 25th, 2002, 2am - 6am
on
Janitor From Mars with R. Lim
Viennese drums/bass/synth trio Radian have spent years perfecting their
unique wedding of digital abstraction to a rock rhythm structure. As
befits a band who has recorded for both Mego/Rhiz and Thrill Jockey, the
electronic elements pack a kick without interfering with the rhythmic
tension that the live instruments generate. Radian will be joining the Janitor From Mars for an exclusive live set in support of their new Thrill Jockey album rec.extern.
Holland Hopson and James Keepnews Monday, September 23rd, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Holland Hopson (soprano sax/electronics) and James Keepnews (guitar/electronics) have collaborated for years on a variety of musical and multimedia works, performing at places like the Knitting Factory and The Kitchen. James Keepnews, a self-described "multimedia yahoo," is a musician, composer,writer, actor, Internet artist, multimedia improviser and current insomniac. Holland's work reflects his eclectic musical tastes: from Sacred Harp hymns,bluegrass, and Tin Pan Alley songs to non-western music, jazz, and the avant-garde. His pieces often explore the intersection of composition and improvisation and frequently employ non-traditional instruments such as metronomes and boomboxes
DJ Olive Friday, September 20th, 2002, 8pm - 9pm
on
Re:Mixology with DJ Jesuspants
NYC sound manipulation maestro and ubercollaborator performs for WFMU tonight. He also runs two labels: Phenomena with Toshio Kajiwara (who co-presents a free weekly party with Olive at Tonic every Thursday) and theAgriculture.com.
DJ Rupture Friday, September 20th, 2002, 2am - 6am
on
Advanced D & D with Donna Summer
Yes, we just couldn't keep him away. He's been on Re:Mixology, and you've certainly heard the hype by now. That's right "the best DJ in the world" (according to the German magazine "De:Bug") sat in with Donna Summer on the wheels of steel a few weeks ago and laid down some awesome, awesome tracks including a handful of originals from his forthcoming albums! He plays some wild stuff, maybe a tad more experimental than his newest CD on Tigerbeat 6, "Minesweeper Suite", but there's certainly no lack of intense breaks seamlessly mixed with everything from R&B to dancehall to Japanese noise! You won't hear this one on CD or anywhere else, so tune in you rabid dogs!
The Pedal Steel Transmission Monday, September 16th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
The Pedal Steel Transmission has been performing in the Chicago area for two years. Its blend of unexpected dynamics and distressed ambience has gathered a large local following. The band wears its influences on its chest, from the Velvet Underground to Can, to other more folk inspired artists as Japancakes or John Fahey, but with a vocal style all its own. The underlying current is still rock and roll, but the nature is improvisation. The band frequently performs amidst 8 and 16mm films that add to the group's fractured approach at songwriting.
Soul Junk Friday, September 13th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Check out this amazing session of the utterly brilliant, hiphop/noise-
damaged group Soul Junk! Featuring Glen Galaxy (from the legendary Truman's Water), you will be blown away by his gift for dropping crazed drop-ins, fat beats, sick noise, punk rock and an unashamed love for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! Also playing tamborine, toy piano and singing on this session is Daniel Smith of the Danielson Famile! Soul Junk will be playing tunes from past records and from their great new "1957" LP.
Photographer Steve McCurry Monday, September 9th, 2002, 6pm - 7pm
on
The Speakeasy with Dorian
Best known for covering areas of international and civil conflict, including the Iran-Iraq war, Beirut, Cambodia, the Philippines, Mr. McCurry will discuss the latest book of his work "Sanctuary".
Freakwater Saturday, September 7th, 2002, Noon - 3pm
on
The Radio Thrift Shop
The Radio Thrift Shop welcomes to New Jersey Catherine Irwin and Janet Beverage Bean
of Freakwater, one of our favorite duo's of the last decade. The ladies grace our
airwaves at 2:00 PM Saturday the 7th, before their performance that evening at
Thrill Jockey's 10th Anniversary show at the Bowery Ballroom.
The Modey Lemon Friday, September 6th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Pittsburgh PA sends us this powerhouse duo of drums and guitar and moog! This band is so rockin' and so original, you can't believe they get all that sound from just 2 guys! Think of the great power and songwriting of the Volcano Suns, early Urge Overkill, and Golden Earring. Now think of ALL THAT coming from just 2 fellas! DAMN! Their new album is coming out on In The Red Records this fall!
Joseph Suchy, Wolfgang Brauneis, Georg Odijk and Hrvatski Friday, September 6th, 2002, 2am - 6am
on
Advanced D & D with Donna Summer
Joseph Suchy just released a new solo record on the Entenpfuhl label and has
also released recordings on Grob, Tonschacht, and Whatness, in addition to
touring with Mouse On Mars, playing on Burnt Friedmann records, etc. but none
of this takes away from what a fine guitarist he is. Wolfgang Brauneis and
Georg Odijk DJ as the A-Musik Soundsystem. Georg runs the A-musik label;
Wolfgang runs the Tonschacht label. Together they run the A-Musik shop,
proclaimed as "the best record store in the world" by many. They mix
everything from pricey double-digit number art records to noise-tom-foolery,
but artfully done, as only two insanely obsessed collectors of out-sound can.
I have no idea what Hrvatski will do besides lob out the occasional obscure
remark.
Kevin Blechdom plus Goodiepal Friday, August 30th, 2002, 2am - 6am
on
Advanced D & D with Donna Summer
One half of the notorious Blechdom from Blechdom, Kevin Blechdom will
create antics from her new Tigerbeat6 album "I Heart Presets." Simon
Reynolds says: "Imagine some three-way collision of Tori Amos, the Frogs, and Stephen Merritt, operating with a studio outlay restricted to under $100. "
Donna Summer saw Goodiepal play last year, and he says it was easily one of the strangest shows he's ever seen; a combination of frantic energy, Nokia radio commercials, madrigals played on the recorder, digital noise and a Prince Valiant haircut. Goodiepal will be supporting his latest
album "Mainpal Action" on ski-pp.
Zod Tour Friday, August 30th, 2002, 2am - 6am
on
Advanced D & D with Donna Summer
I don't know what Zod means either, but I do know this Milwaukee record label
rules the earth like cruel mastodons! That's right - bratty kids with names
like Emotional Joystick, Curtis Chip, Soplerfo and Destro invade the WFMU
studios and thereby conquer the Advanced D&D program in the name of Zod. So
what do they sound like? Zod has, in 12 records, redefined the sound of
experimental noise, sometime pushing the limits of emotional speed-noise
(think Philip Glass backed by 250 BPM drum-machines) and other times they are
pretty and sweet and have lots of crackling and bleeping noises. Who knows
what they are doing? We'll find out on very early on Friday morning what
their barbarous plans will be!
Shooby Taylor Wednesday, August 28th, 2002, 11am - Noon
on
Ken's show
Legendary scat-man Shooby Taylor, the Human Horn, has been found, and he'll
make his historic live radio debut on WFMU on August 28. Shooby is 72, and
due to health complications, he can no longer scat or perform. But he's
proud of his recorded legacy, which has grown with the recent discovery of a
dozen more tapes of his unique high-octane vocal virtuosity. Hear Shooby
riff with Dexter Gordon, Babs Gonzales, Miles Davis and Mozart, as Ken and
Irwin explore Shooby's quixotic career and his "scatalogue," Weds. August 28
at 11 a.m. Listeners should note that because of Mr. Taylor's fragile
health, his appearance depends on his condition on that day, and the program
could be postponed on short notice.
Rasputina Monday, August 26th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Irene welcomes the famed purveyors of twilight-inspired, cello-driven sounds. Perhaps the friendliest of goth bands, the only group on earth to open for Cheap Trick AND Marilyn Manson (plus founder Melora Creager backed Nirvana in acoustic mode). Finding their way to the WFMU studios today.
Lost Sounds and Jason Lowenstein Friday, August 23rd, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
From Memphis comes this dark, deeply funny, depressive, aggressive no wavish punk rock band! Featuring Alicja formerly of the synthpoppy Clears and Jay from the Reatards, their most recent album Black Wave is one of the best things Terre's tired ears have heard in a long time. Also:
Rock n Roll Royalty Jason Lowenstein(formerly of SEBADOH) stops by for a few amazing songs,
before his big gig at the Knitting Factory Saturday Aug 24th.
Dan Doormouse Friday, August 23rd, 2002, 2am - 6am
on
Advanced D & D with Donna Summer
Antichrist or Drunk? You be the judge when Addict label head Dan Doormouse stops by Advanced D&D on August 23nd. Fresh from a European tour for Planet Mu promoting his new album "Broken", Dan will stop by and probably play the most messed up, fastest, meanest thing you can imagine.
Goin' Places and Vic Thrill Thursday, August 22nd, 2002, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Goin' Places are Staten Island pop punk, while
Vic Thrill are are a Fusion of Electronic, Noise, and Rock featuring ex-members of The
Bogmen and Garden Variety. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY.
African American Seven Shapenote Singing Monday, August 19th, 2002, 7pm - 8pm
on
Sinner's Crossroads with Kevin Nutt
Steve Grauberger of the Alabama Center for Traditional Culture is the guest this week and will be playing selections from and discussing the Center's new CD "African American Seven Shapenote Singing." Culled from recent field recordings by Grauberger, this often overlooked but crucial and still existing 150 year old congregational singing tradition has contributed songs and melodies not only to more mainstream gospel music, but to country music as well. You might not have heard of Seven Shapenote but you've heard Seven Shapenote songs. Among the literally hundreds that have migrated into the popular repertoire are: "I'll Fly Away," "Have a Little Talk with Jesus," and "Where the Soul Never Dies."
X27 Friday, August 16th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Featuring ex-members of Chicago no-wave pioneers Duotron, this three-piece throws down lo-fi noise rock using unorthodox tunings and searing guitars. Their primitive sound calls to mind Sonic Youth's very early stuff, the Cramps, Erase Errata, or the Coach Whips.
Joe Morris Tuesday, August 13th, 2002, 9am - Noon
on
Stochastic Hit Parade with Bethany Ryker
WFMU welcomes guitarist Joe Morris to the studios for a rare and anticipated solo acoustic set - featuring fully to the fore Morris'
landmark individual voice in improvised music. After sonic outings on
independent labels such as AUM Fidelity and Soul Note, Morris has recently
revived his own Riti Records, founded in 1983, for a series of new sessions and reissues of hard-to-find early recordings. Catch Joe live on WFMU and in person at the Triad Theatre on August 17th.
Big Al Anderson Saturday, August 10th, 2002, 7pm - 9pm
on
Bob Brainen's show
Big Al started out in the Wildweeds-a Great 60's band from Connecticut, and then spent 22 years playing guitar in NRBQ. Since then, he's released a CD, written lots of songs for others, and become an award-winning songwriter. Al was down here recently to play a solo set and do some talking about things, especially the Wildweeds, whose CD is being released on August 6th. Join us.
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