Meatjack Thursday, November 20th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Meatjack are a brutal 3 piece from Baltimore. Just off tour, they found enough time to come down and play a live set for Diane that will air at 4 PM. Roaring thunder, a touch of botulism, and enough savage guitar sounds to make anyone flash back, they truly embody the Kamikaze Fun Machine slogan: MUSIC TO SLAUGHTER LIVESTOCK TO. Keep away from sharp objects during this broadcast!
"Artifacts of Early Radio" Tuesday, November 18th, 2003, 7pm - 8pm
on
Antique Phonograph Music Program
Hoping to break into the infant field of recorded radio programs, the Edison Company developed a new 30-rpm, long-play record in 1928. Though ultimately not a commercial success, Edison engineers produced several experimental
recordings. After sitting in storage for 75 years, three recorded programs: WOR's "Main Street Sketches", WEAF's "The Eveready Hour", and WAAM's "The Edison Program" hit the airwaves. Hear them on Thomas Edison's Attic this evening.
Alvaro Tuesday, November 18th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Chilean singer/songwriter composer Alvaro Pena-Rojas moved to London in
the early 1970's and hooked up with pre-Clash Joe Strummer in the 101-ers,
but then spent most of the punk and post-punk area sculpting an incredible
catalog of 18 albums and singles, including one of the strangest albums of
all time, 1977's "Drinking My Own Sperm". Alvaro's music is uncompromising
and passionate, blending everything from Eno-esque, yet distinctly
Latin-tinged pop experimentalism to piano composition to radical folk poetry.
His unique approach to the flute on some of his records has also saddled
him with the tag "The Chilean with the Singing Nose." He lives in Germany
now, but visits WFMU today in a rare New York appearance.
The Woggles Tuesday, November 18th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
The return of the Woggles comes in a roller-coaster year for the band: They released their best studio album, "Ragged But Right", but were dealt a blow when guitarist The Mighty Montague died unexpectedly. But their calling cannot be denied and the band, next generation descendents of the
Fleshtones, has vowed to continue.
Mojave 3 Monday, November 17th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Pastoral sounds from the gentler side of British pop. Mojave 3's most recent disc, "Spoon and Rafter," is a loving blend of Gram Parsons, Nick Drake, and even a bit of Beatles. They dropped by at the tail end of a tour to record a set for WFMU, which will air at 4 PM.
F.A.G.G. (Frigg-A-Go-Go) Saturday, November 15th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
These guys rarely venture north of the Mason-Dixon line, so it's a real treat to have them play live on the Cherry Blossom Clinic! Singer Ronnie Ramada packs up his capes, crowns and bandmates and delivers songs that sound like a cross between the 13th Floor Elevators and the Amboy Dukes! All while maintaining this hi-larious conceited/pampered
persona. Don't miss this session!
Elder Billy Hall Saturday, November 15th, 2003, 9am - 10am
on
Sinner's Crossroads with Kevin Nutt
Elder Billy Hall, host of WMGY-AM's The Plain Truth gospel radio ministry in Montgomery, Alabama delivers a live, exclusive sermon for Sinner's Crossroad's listeners. Elder
Hall possesses a unique and dynamic preaching style and excerpts from his radio broadcast sermons have been featured on previous Sinner's Crossroads programs. Be sure to tune in; you will be blessed.
Pat St. John Friday, November 14th, 2003, 6pm - 7pm
on
Aerial View with Chris T.
Chris T. welcomes legendary radio D.J. Pat St. John for an in-depth freeform interview about what it takes to stay on the air in the New York market for 30 amazing years. Pat's had long-time stints on WPLJ, WNEW and can now be heard on Sirius Satellite Radio and Saturday evenings on WCBS-FM,
following Cousin Brucie.
Irwin's show
Wednesday, November 12th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
Danish chanteuse Marie Frank will perform live on Irwin's "Gender Bias" segment from 2-3 pm on Wednesday, November 12. Marie will perform new songs composed by New Yorker Neill Furio, who will provide electric bass
accompaniment to Marie's voice and guitar.
Kelley Stoltz and Spiral Stairs Tuesday, November 11th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Bay Area singer/songwriter Kelley Stoltz has put out one of
the best eccentric pop records of the year, Antique Glow, a shining
example of what's still up the sleeve of Velvets-n-psychedelia-lovin'
fellows all by their lonesome with an 8-track recording machine. Kelley's
joined today by Spiral Stairs (ex-Pavement, currently of the Preston School
of Industry), both playing their own tunes as well as live
renditions of songs from Echo and the Bunnymen's 1980 debut LP Crocodiles
(which Kelley has covered solo in its entirety on a release in 2002).
We'll also be spinning some Bunnymen odddities and rarities, so get the
raincoats out and smoke machines going!
True Love Tuesday, November 11th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
New Jersey's favorite power trio, True Love, returns to WFMU with a new album, "I Was Accident", and a big appearance at the International Pop Overthrow on Nov. 15. Classic guitar-driven rock and roll with hooks aplenty and 3-part harmonies that please.
Guest DJ: Author and journalist Ed Morales. Sunday, November 9th, 2003, 8pm - 10pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Ed Morales's new book "The Latin Beat" (Da Capo Press) explores the social histories of a wide range of Latin musics and their impact on American music and culture. He'll play the music and discuss some of the themes the book covers. Ed is also the author of "Living in Spanglish: The Search for Latino Identity in America" and has contributed to numerous
magazines and newspapers including the Newsday, the Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Vibe, and Spin.
Burun Sunday, November 9th, 2003, 6am - 9am
on
Janitor From Mars with R. Lim
Burun is the mostly solo project of photographer/writer/musician Jodi Shapiro, who will be stopping by the studio to spin some records, chat and
perform a special set of live electronics. Although we're not 100% sure what to expect, Jodi says, "At any given Burun appearance, you might hear old cantorial records, subway sounds, barking dogs, drunken movie stars, bells, bleeps."
Bobbito, aka Cucumber Slice Friday, November 7th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Nickel and Dime Radio with $mall ¢hange
Nickel and Dime radio rolls out the red carpet for long time
underground radio head Bobbito, a man who wears many hats these days. While coming to fame through the legendary Stretch and Bobbito show (arguably one of the best hip hop radio shows of all time) and founder of Fondle 'Em records, Bob keeps busy these days running current label Fruitmeat, part owner and music director of the Martinez Gallery in Crooklyn, just came out with the book 'Where Did You Get Those', a modern sneaker bible, and has a new mix CD
"Earthtones" hitting stores soon. Needless to say, lots to talk
about with one of the more positive folks out there in clubland.
Respect...
Kudzu Wish & Cinemechanica Thursday, November 6th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Get a taste of what the current Kudzumechanica tour has to offer! Both bands play hard-edged chaotic rock that comes from the southern indie rock tradition. Kudzu Wish are out in support of their latest LP from Ernest Jenning Record Co., "Reverse Hurricane", and Cinemechanica have recently
released their own debut EP. With influences ranging from Superchunk to Iron Maiden to Refused, and with a revolving cast of band members filling in for missing persons this time around, it should be a stunning precursor to the local shows that round out the band's jaunt.
Wobbly Wednesday, November 5th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Advanced D & D with Donna Summer
San Franciscan pluderphone Wobbly will kick you in the nards. This broadcast of a live show from July 2003 handily demonstrates his amazing ability to mangle a sample beyond what you thought was possible. He has released material on many labels, most notably on Tigerbeat6, and has plans for world domination in the next few months -- get ready.
Fred Van Eps on Thomas Edison's Attic Tuesday, November 4th, 2003, 7pm - 8pm
on
Antique Phonograph Music Program
Highly influential ragtime banjoist Fred Van Eps made his first professional recordings in 1897 on wax cylinders for Edison's National Phonograph Company. Between 1910 and the mid-1920s Van Eps was the most prominent banjoist in the country, recording his flawless technique for over 15
different record companies. The Thomas Edison's Attic radio program features several of his Edison records and a rare interview from 1959.
Michael Yonkers Band Tuesday, November 4th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Minnesota-based Michael Yonkers had a brief flirtation with Sire records in the late 1960's, venturing out into a world of raw fuzz-trash, jerry-rigged electronics, homebuilt guitars, amps and noise effects that were lightyears ahead of anything happening in the day's garage rock scene (even to some extent the Stooges). His LP Microminiature Love was rediscovered by the DeStijl label a few years back, reissued on Sub Pop this year, and stands as a mindblowing, psychotic downer masterpiece that communicates with aliens on the same level of such later bands as Chrome and Pere Ubu. Now 57, Yonkers and his band drag out the machines to New York City and plug in on Brian's show this afternoon.
The Cuts Tuesday, November 4th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Oakland, California's finest return to WFMU on the strength of one of the best albums of the year, "2 Over 10." The Cuts take the best elements of Nuggets and other inspired 60s garage-pop and mix in the best elements of CBGBs-era proto-punk as just a starting point for their own unique rock
sounds.
Measles Mumps Rubella Saturday, November 1st, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
This Washington DC band stops by the Cherry Blossom Clinic bringing their beautiful, edgy, polyrhythmic rock which calls
to mind early PiL and Throbbing Gristle crossed with their own DC art-punk sensibility. They will be playing compositions from their new Troubleman Unlimited EP, plus other old and new stuff! Check them out live on the CBC and see them a few days later on Nov 6 @ Irving Plaza with Le Tigre!
Death Comet Crew Friday, October 31st, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Nickel and Dime Radio with $mall ¢hange
Lengendary old school hip hop pioneers drop by Nickel and Dime Radio to drop some knowledge and some platters. Known best for providing the music for old school classic 'Beat Bop' by Rammallzee (and featuring Basquiat), their entire catalog has been reissued recently by Troubleman Unlimited. Come reminisce or get edumicated, either way you'll be hearing some schlitz.
The New Gay MotherFletchers Thursday, October 30th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Where were you when you first heard the Electric Eels single
"Agitated"??? Legendary ("legendary" being another word for "old guy that is still alive") proto-proto-punkster John "Broken Hand" Morton, is still reaming out holes with his latest musical dalliance, The New Gay MotherFletchers. Inspired by guitar-heavy bands like the Yardbirds and [when they were good!] Fleetwood Mac, The MotherFletchers deliver high energy shockmento punk in a great live show fairly dripping in Cleveland, Ohio's life-blood . . . WOW!!
Fanny Wednesday, October 29th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Advanced D & D with Donna Summer
The D&D is proud to broadcast a wonderful live set by Fanny from Winnipeg, Canada. Former guitarist for the Exploited turned breakcore prankster; Fanny is quickly becoming one of the most original voices in the international breakcore scene. This live set recorded in September proves he can provide some brilliant breakcore, noise, and gabber, but also shows his surprising versatility and experimental side.
David Wondrich Wednesday, October 29th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Kenny G's show
Join Kenny G as he welcomes David Wondrich, author of "In Stomp and Swerve: American Music Gets Hot, 1843-1924." In his book, Wondrich links up ragtime, brass bands, and early blues and jazz with tales of whorehouses and knife fights
and explores how these pulsating songs and motley musicians were just as controversial and scandalously popular as artists like Eminem and Christina Aguilera and their music are today.
Noxagt Tuesday, October 28th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Hailing from Norway, Noxagt is a three-piece bass/drum/viola wrecking unit. Their new power-trio format comes after a series of solo recordings revolving around leader Kjetil D. Bransdal; their new LP on Load Records was produced by Billy Anderson, the guy behind adding total heaviosity to such bands as Sleep, High On Fire, Melvins, Swans, and Neurosis. Live, they totally obliterate.
Dave Derby Tuesday, October 28th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Best known as the force behind the bands the Dambuilders and Brilliantine, Dave will give us the lowdown on his first solo album, entitled "Even Further Behind."
Geoff Muldaur Monday, October 27th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
People may not associate the music of jazz trumpeter Bix Beiderbecke with Geoff Muldaur, but they certainly will
after hearing his new album project, "Private Astronomy: A Vision of the Music of Bix Beiderbecke." Geoff's written new orchestrations to the piano pieces Beiderbecke wrote and put together the Futuristic Ensemble to play this music and other Bix-related numbers. Also on the project are special
guests like Loudon Wainwright and daughter Martha. It's a remarkable album that refuses to leave Irene's CD player. Geoff stops by to talk about the project, and maybe play a song or two.
The Dirtbombs Saturday, October 25th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
What better way to close out DetrOctober than with Mick Collins, Jim Diamond, and TWO skin pounders?! Terre T is thrilled to welcome the Dirtbombs back to the Cherry Blossom Clinic this week as they show off songs from their brand spankin' new album, 'Dangerous Magical Noise', out now on In The Red! Plus special live in studio hijinx and highlights from their live CBC set from July 2002! And don't miss them at the Bowery Ballroom on November 8 and at Maxwells on November 9!
Laura Cantrell's live broadcast from the Museum of Television and Radio Saturday, October 25th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
The Radio Thrift Shop
Laura will be joined by longtime cohort Nicholas Hill in
welcoming the following live performers: Paul Burch, Jon Langford, Neil Cleary, Bobby Bare Jr, Jim Campilongo Trio, Ollabelle, and other special guests. Attendees to this show will get free admission to the Museum of Television and
Radio which is celebrating its annual radio festival. CMJ badges will also be honored. The Museum is located at 25 West 52nd Street, in Manhattan.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Friday, October 24th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Pseu Braun's show
It's been about six years since Dr. Anton Alfred Newcombe and the BJM have graced the studios of WFMU. A band that simultaneously incites hippy dancing and knife fights at their live shows. Watch them prove the trendoids wrong and fall in love all over again!
Fingathing Friday, October 24th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Nickel and Dime Radio with $mall ¢hange
Manchester's best kept secret will preview tracks from their
forthcoming record, drop a few recent vinyl scores, and talk shop this Friday, 3-6pm with $mall ¢hange. A trio comprised of UK DMC turntablist mofo Peter Parker, Double Bass maestro Sneaky, and twisto graphic designer Chris Drury on visuals, these folks represent real skills to pay the bills... they've been on tour for over two years solid. Great funky ass left field improvisational illness.
Victor Bockris Wednesday, October 22nd, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Kenny G's show
In conjunction with the Andy Warhol film retrospective currently running at the Brooklyn Academy, Victor Bockris will share his insights as Warhol's right-hand man back in the
70s. He'll also be discussing and airing Velevet Underground rarities as his biogrphy of the band, Uptight: The Story of the Velvet Underground is set for reissue this month.
Optiganally Yours Wednesday, October 22nd, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
Optiganally Yours performs on Irwin's program, Weds. Oct. 22 from noon to 2 PM. This duo showcases the unique sounds of the Optigan, a long-obsolete parlor organ made by Mattel in the early 1970s. It generated sounds from
celluloid discs encoded with a variety of real-instrument locked-grooves, covering an amazing array of musical styles. It sounded like crap, but in a GOOD way! Pea Hicks is the resident Optiganist, accompanying the vocal and
guitar stylings of Rob Crow. Due to the size, weight, and unreliable nature of the Optigan, Hicks will be using a laptop-based simulation (or Laptoptigan) for this performance, but over the radio you can't tell the diff. Also, Pea and Rob will guest DJ for part of the program, spinning some of their favorite artists.
Bettie Serveert Monday, October 20th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Scott Williams's show
To celebrate National Wear a Clown Nose to Work Day, we welcome back Bettie Serveert for their 3rd appearance on the show. This is the band that provided the soundtrack to your early 90s dorm life, so you owe it to yourself and the band to check out this show! Thank you.
Klezmer clarinetist Margot Leverett Sunday, October 19th, 2003, 8pm - 10pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
On her latest recording for Traditional Crossroads, "Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys", Margot and her all-star band of bluegrass and klezmer players search for the missing musical link between the Shenendoah mountains and the Shtetl. Margot will introduce the CD and also highlight
some of her other recordings and personal favorites by other artists. Before forming the Klezmer Mountain Boys, Margot was an original Klezmatic back in 1985 and later a founding member of the all-womens' group Mikveh.
The Paybacks Saturday, October 18th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
DetrOctober continues on the Cherry Blossom Clinic
(now heard at its new time, Saturdays from 3pm - 6pm) when the Paybacks check in and rock out with host Terre T. Frontwoman Wendy Case belts it out like Rod Stewart post-stomach pump! They'll be doing tunes from the 'Knock Loud'
album as well as great new shizzy from their upcoming release. Think early Cheap Trick, Joan Jett, NY Dolls, and early Stones. Don't miss them live at Southpaw on DetrOctober 25th with the Hentchmen (and Shonen Knife and the Gore Gore Girls.)
Trad Gras Och Stenar Monday, October 13th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
John Allen's show
Swedish underground legends TRÄD GRÄS OCH STENAR have been playing music
together for 35 years w/ formal connections to Parson Sound, International
Harvester, and Harvester. Their sonic output has been interchangeably
described as folk, psych, stoner, trance, and voodoo music and the band
delivers some of the finest extended organic psychedelic jams ever created.
During their first ever US tour this month they will drop by WFMU to record
a very special performance. Hear it Monday 10/13 noon-3pm.
The Hentchmen Saturday, October 11th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
It's DetrOctober all month on the Cherry Blossom Clinic, now heard at its new time: Saturdays from 3pm - 6pm!
Tune in every Saturday in October for live sets from the bestest Detroit bands! This week Terre T welcomes The Hentchmen, who combine 6Ts garage with Farfisa-fied new-wave (check out the Devo cover!) Hear them performing
tracks from their recent album on Norton, 'Three Times Infinity.' And mark your calendar for their show at Southpaw on DetrOctober 25th (with the Paybacks, Shonen Knife and the Gore Gore Girls.)
Terry Manning Friday, October 10th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Pseu Braun's show
Pseu welcomes very special guest Terry Manning, who is a legendary figure in music production and engineering, getting his start at Stax records and Ardent studios in the 60's. His name is stamped on a long roster of records from Led Zeppelin, Al Green, The Staple Singers, Alex Chilton, ZZ Top, and Shakira. Although he has repeatedly denied requests for interviews, he has agreed to come on WFMU to discuss his new project, Lucky Seven Records, a label that is releasing lost recordings of Stax/Ardent white rock groups from the early 1970's, including previously unheard material from Chris Bell. Terry will be joined by Max Wisley from the group Cargoe, one of the artists on the Lucky Seven roster.
Nathaniel Mayer Thursday, October 2nd, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Music to Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Join Dave the Spazz as he welcomes the legendary Mayor of the Motor City, Fortune Records recording artist Nathaniel Mayer. Back in the sixties, Nay Dog waxed some of the wildest sides this side of Planet Earth. Now after a 40 year
hiatus, Mr. "Village of Love" is back to remind us that "the chicken was never like this!"
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