Treach from Naughty by Nature
Wednesday, September 1st, 2004, 2am - 6am
on
Coffee Break For Heroes & Villains with Noah
Naughty By Nature stormed out of East Orange, NJ in the early 1990's with records that jumped straight to the top!
"O.P.P," "Hip-Hop Hooray," "Ghetto Bastard," "Uptown Anthem," and "Feel Me Flow," were more than just infectious, world wide party anthems, these records helped mark and shape the beginning of a unified Hip-Hop Nation. From the East Coast to the West, America to Africa, all throughout Europe and Asia, Naughty By Nature continued snatching up new fans by the dozens.
Tonight Noah will chat with New Jersey native Treach about hip-hop and community as well as playing classic Naughty cuts and some unheard gems!
Gravenhurst
Monday, August 30th, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
"Flashlight Seasons," the second offering
from Gravenhurst mainman Nick Talbot, has just been reissued by Warp
Records, and he was happy to drop by the studio to tape something while on
a solo tour. Nick's songs are achingly beautiful chronicles from the darker
side of life, described in his press as, "...voice and lyricism that is at
times breathtaking, at others shocking, but never less than entirely
involving - pretty as it sounds, you wouldn't dare turn your back on it for
a second." This event re-scheduled from August 2nd.
Sounds of the Counter-Convention
Sunday, August 29th, 2004, 10pm - Midnight
on
A440 with Bethany Ryker
Bethany plays audio recordings from her weekend counter-convention activities. Highlights will include Pauline Oliveros' Ringout at the World Trade Center site on Saturday -- in which 3000+ bells will be played in remembrance of 9/11 to "Ring out" the Republicans. Bethany will also hunt and gather sounds in the midst of the thousands who gather together Sunday afternoon. This program will also be heard on WFMU's RNC web stream.
Multsanta
Friday, August 27th, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
Nickel and Dime Radio with $mall ¢hange
This Friday, $mall ˘hange welcomes Multsanta aka DJ Noz
1 aka Famous Mortimer on the boards. He holds it down on WRGW
(gwradio.com) Friday nights 8-10 and also runs the excellent Cocaine Blunts and Hip Hop Blog. He'll be dropping an all Trenton hip hop set, so Jersey will definitely be in the house...
Jessie Allen of the Brennan Center for Justice
Friday, August 27th, 2004, 9am - Noon
on
Give The Drummer Some with Doug Schulkind
Florida is one of just a handful of states that permanently
disenfranchises anyone convicted of felony. Some say this law -- enacted during reconstuction when freed slaves first got the right to vote -- disproportionally affects the African American community, and could help determine the outcome of the coming presidential election. For an in-depth discussion of Florida's problematic law and its looming implications, tune in to "Give the Drummer Some," this Friday for an interview with voting rights expert Jessie Allen. She is associate counsel for the Brennan Center for Justice, and is the lead attorney in Johnson v. Bush, a
major Federal voting and civil rights suit challenging Florida's permanent voting ban for felons. The discussion will begin at 11:30am.
Jason Crigler Band -- CANCELED
Monday, August 23rd, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Due to an unfortunate medical emergency, The Jason Crigler Band will not be performing this week. Jason collapsed onstage about two weeks ago, but fortunately he seems to be on the mend. When he's back on his feet we'll reschedule the show. We wish Jason a speedy recovery and send the best to his family.
Maria Pepe
Wednesday, August 18th, 2004, 7pm - 8pm
on
Thunk Tank with Bronwyn and Jay
Bronwyn salutes the Olympics with a LIVE interview with her all-time
Sports Hero, Hoboken native MARIA PEPE! She's on TV news, she's in the New York Times, she's throwing out the first pitch at this year's Little League World Series, and this Wednesday she's on WFMU with Bronwyn C!
Aki Onda Sunday, August 15th, 2004, 10pm - Midnight
on
A440 with Bethany Ryker
Before the CD, cassettes reigned supreme. You remember the way they grew to fame, as people popped them into car stereos and ambled about listening to Walkmans. The mix tape was born. But donıt think the cassette is a mere casualty of the 80s. Aki Onda doesnıt. Heıs never without a hand-held recorder, picking up odd noise, fragments of conversation and distant murmurs. Then he lets loose. Dust off your tape deck for this one.
Guest-DJ George Sempepos of Annabouboula
Sunday, August 15th, 2004, 7pm - 10pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Greek music that you probably won't be hearing
at the Olympics. And certainly won't be hearing on Olympic TV coverage. Guest-DJ George Sempepos of the visionary late 80s Greek roots-rock-dance
band Annabouboula smashes stereotypes and busts those ancient Greek
restaurant music myths by unearthing Greek music, new and old, that digs
the roots in interesting and innovative ways. And, did you know that
there are Greek versions of Bollywood songs? George knows...
Jewdriver Thursday, August 12th, 2004, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Oakland, California's Jewdriver stop by in the midst of their 'Boots &
Bagels' east coast tour.
Danny Fields
Thursday, August 12th, 2004, 8pm - 11pm
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Legendary former "company freak" at Elektra Records, former executive at Atlantic Records, former editor of 16 magazine, AND former five night a week (!) WFMU DJ, Danny Fields drops by to chat with Dave about the upcoming Ramones documentary "End of the Century." Danny signed the Doors and the MC5, in addition to managing the Stooges, the Modern Lovers, and the Ramones (among others). Can he manage three hours on Music To Spazz By?!
Ann Randolph Wednesday, August 11th, 2004, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
Actress-comedienne Ann Randolph, who stars in a one-woman show called Squeezebox currently running at the Acorn Theater on 42nd Street, will visit Irwin's show on Wednesday August 11 at 1:00 pm. Randolph will discuss the multiple roles she portrays in the production, and will perform a few vignettes from the show. Squeezebox is a glorious mix of sketch comedy and
poignant storytelling, which recounts Randolph's quixotic life working in a homeless women's shelter in L.A. and seeking emotional fulfillment with the accordionist-backpacker of her dreams. Squeezebox was produced by actress Ann Bancroft.
Third Border
Monday, August 9th, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
One part gentle noise, one part
neo-classical violin, one part surrealist songwriting, Third Border is the
latest musical project from Ben Miller. Third Border has just released its
self-titled debut, which blends psychedelicized songs with textured
guitar-scapes and minimalist violin provided by Jena H. Kim. The duo drops
by for a live set.
The Creeping Nobodies Saturday, August 7th, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
These five Torontonians cross the border to to bring you a set of intense artpunk. Their songs call to mind Pere Ubu, the Ex, Swell Maps and early Fall -- in fact, look closely at the cover of the Fall's 'Grotesque' album and you'll see where they got their name. Their EP '1-X-U' is out now, and they're also featured on the Fall tribute album 'Perverted By Mark E.'
Guest co-DJ Andrew Weatherall
Friday, August 6th, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
Nickel and Dime Radio with $mall ¢hange
$mall ˘hange welcomes Andrew Weatherall, famed UK producer and DJ. Besides his many projects like Sabres of Paradise and Two
Lone Swordsman, he also produced Primal Scream's classic 'Screamadelica.' While he's known for more of an acid house/electro sound, he also shares a love for vintage rockabilly and will be
throwing down a bit of everything.
The Cheater Slicks Saturday, July 31st, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
What do Mudhoney, the New Bomb Turks, and the Dirtbombs have in common? They've all covered songs by the Cheater Slicks!
This 3-piece rawk band started out in Boston in 1988, blending equal parts rock, blues, punk, and psychedelia but always keeping a raw edge. They've
influenced many of the newer bands on the scene, arguably including the
entire roster of In The Red Records. Hear them live on the Cherry Blossom
Clinic, and see them live at the Hook on Thursday July 29 with Mr. Airplane Man and Friday July 30 at the Ding Dong Lounge.
The Starlite Desperation Saturday, July 24th, 2004, 8pm - 11pm
on
Mike L.'s show
From Los Angeles via Detroit comes the Starlite Desperation with their mind-shattering take on the sleazy side of circumstance. A handful of singles, two brilliant albums, and the brand new "Violate a Sundae" EP have all demonstrated that the Starlite Desperation are heirs-apparent to the hastily-vacated throne of The Gun Club. Moreover, they often sound like Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Ramble Tamble" with an even heavier blast of intense, punk dimentia. Hot damn!
Ultimate Punk Rock Radio Fest with The Kids, The Clorox Girls, and Taxi
Saturday, July 24th, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Terre T brings you THREE preeminent punk rock bands from all over the world live on the air: The Kids (from
Belgium), the Clorox Girls (from San Francisco) and Taxi (from Italy.) This will be the first ever stateside appearance of original '77 punk rockers The Kids, who've been cemented as punk legends thanks to recent re-issues of their first 2 LPs, plus tracks on the
Killed By Death and Bloodstains compilations.
Songs like "This is Rock n Roll," "Rock Over Belgium," "No Monarchy," and "Fascist Cops" are punk anthems up there with "I'm Stranded," "New Rose," and "Chinese Rocks."
San Francisco's Clorox Girls have caught the attention
of notables such as Thurston Moore and Byron Coley, who said "their eponymous Kurt Bloch-produced debut LP is clean and
classic, just like an early 80's SoCal punk band doing Ramones-based tunes... has a basic goodness that is harder to ignore than a trouser-full of antlers"
Italy's Taxi play tough, '70s punk rock in the vein of The Dead Boys or The Heartbreakers. Their debut album is out in the U.S. on Dead Beat Records.
The Weirdos Thursday, July 22nd, 2004, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
The Weirdos started in the first wave of LA punk in
1977 and their op-art fashion and wild
cut 'n' paste punk art fliers made them an instrumental element of
the burgeoning scene. Playing alongside
legendary and seminal acts like X, The Germs, Screamers, Zeros, and The
Go-Gos but never really breaking on a national level
when "new wave" took over, the Weirdos found their place in history as a notoriously superior live band, flooring audiences with punk classics such as "We Got the
Neutron Bomb" and "Solitary Confinement." The band has recently re-united to help
promote the new compilation "Weird World Vol. 2: We Got the Neutron Bomb."
Watch Them Die Thursday, July 22nd, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Featuring members of Grimple, El Dopa, Ojo Rojo, Word Salad, & Schlong, Diane welcomes Oakland, California's Watch Them Die
who play a vicious combination of thrash metal and crusty hardcore. The flesh will be flying! Live set recorded in Detroit on their last tour;
watch for them on their upcoming August tour with Cattle Decapitation & Goatwhore... airing at 4pm.
Road House! Tuesday, July 20th, 2004, 8pm - 11pm
on
The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling
Hear Tom Scharpling perform a one-man version of the movie Road House! That's right, the Patrick Swayze classic gets The Best Show treatment! Here's how to play along at home: buy or rent the Roadhouse DVD. Then when Tom says 'go!', hit play. Turn the volume down on your television and crank your radio!
Bruno from the Homosexuals Tuesday, July 20th, 2004, 9am - Noon
on
John Allen's show
Bruno from the Homosexuals stops by John's show to discuss his band's extensive history and the lavish, 81 track, triple CD discography on Hyped 2 Death Records, "Astral Glamor."
Gary Young's Hospital Saturday, July 17th, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Gary Young is the former drummer from Pavement, and today he comes down to the Cherry Blossom Clinic to play his brand of psyched-stoner prog indie weirdness. His music calls to mind Syd Barrett meets Gong but with a current indie-oddity sensibilty. Plus how could you not
love a guy who can write a song like "I'm Going Through the Same Midlife Crisis as Phil Collins (True Love)"? Their new CD, "The Grey Album," is out on Omnibus. They also perform that nitght at Pianos in NYC, and at Maxwell's on July 10th.
The Hototogisu
Tuesday, July 13th, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Massive walls of sublime sound courtesy of UK noisenik Matthew Bower
(Skullflower/Sunroof!/Total) and Marcia Bassett of Brooklyn's Double
Leopards. Powerful drones, hypnotic loops, buzzes and other assorted
mind-expanding and deflating clouds of gunk channelled through E-bowed
guitar, Apple Mac, and sputtering amplifiers. It's all dropped right into
your ear to perfectly complement your mid-afternoon workplace listening
experience.
Troy Gregory & the Stepsisters Saturday, July 10th, 2004, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Troy Gregory has played with the Electric Six and is currently filling Jim Diamond's sizable shoes in the touring version of the Dirtbombs. He's also put out two amazing psych-garage solo albums ("Sybil" and "Laura") while still playing with his band The Witches. But wait, there's more! His newest band, Troy Gregory & the Stepsisters, stops by the Cherry Blossom Clinic this afternoon for a live performance! Be sure to catch the latest from this Motor City Madman! And see them live at the Ding Dong Lounge on July 9th, and then at Maxwell's on July 10th.
All times listed are Jersey City time, EDT.
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