The Wretched Ones Thursday, February 2nd, 2006, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
New Jersey's legendary DIY Punk Rock Masters, The Wretched Ones, are
back with a vengeance!
Their heavy blend of Punk, Metal, & Rock has been slaying fans for going on
20 years.
Pounding out the classics or working on their latest 2006 release,
The Wretched Ones have been on the job & continue to work overtime playing
wherever & whenever duty calls!
The Tampoffs Saturday, January 28th, 2006, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Terre T is proud to present Boston's insanely legendary band, the Tampoffs! These guys rock it like you wouldn't believe! And their legend is purely based on audience reaction and word of mouth because they have no records out and rarely play shows outside of Boston! A rare treat indeed!
Ambergris Thursday, January 26th, 2006, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Ambergris plays an old-school punk style blended with hardcore elements that's influenced by Black Flag, The Descendants, Agnostic Front, Gorilla Biscuits, G.B.H., Stiff Little Fingers, and more.
Lockhart Steele
Wednesday, January 25th, 2006, 3pm - 6pm
on
Kenny G's Hour of Pain
Join Kenny G and DJ Monica on Wednesday, January 25th between 5 and
6pm for an hour of red-hot real estate porn as they welcome guest
Lockhart Steele, proprietor of New York City's hottest real estate
blog curbed.com. Venturing into topics never-before heard on WFMU's
airwaves, Steele will be slinging the same sort of mix of savvy
gossip and speculative irony that makes curbed.com tick. We'll be
taking calls from listeners, either drooling with envy or frothing
with anger about the one subject that everyone in the tri-state area,
one way or another, is forced to deal with.
Pamelia Kurstin Wednesday, January 25th, 2006, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
Thereminist Pamelia Kurstin will present a live solo performance on Irwin's
program on Wednesday Jan. 25 from 1-2 pm. Pamelia is one of the instrument's
great innovators, creating sounds never dreamed by its inventor, Leon
Theremin. Besides playing, she will demonstrate the possibilities of the
instrument, and talk about its history. Pamelia has performed with Yuka
Honda, Arthur Blythe, Lou Reed, and John Zorn, and recorded with Matthew
Sweet, Bela Fleck, Foetus, and David Byrne. She appeared in the 2004
documentary Moog, and has improvised on theremin in jazz and electronic
music concerts. Pamelia is at work on a solo album for the Tzadik label.
Jonathan Kane
Tuesday, January 24th, 2006, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Having performed and recorded with the Swans, Rhys Chatham, La Monte
Young, and Dave Soldier's Kropotkins, Jonathan Kane has been one of New York's
great powerhouse avant-drummers. On his new Table of the Elements label
release February, much of the great 1980's Downtown tradition of percussion
and open-tuned electric guitar-based minimalism at maximum
volume continues, though with deliberate incorporation of the trance of
North Mississippi blues heroes like Fred McDowell, Junior Kimbrough, and Otha
Turner (whose fife-and-snare workouts were definitely a huge element in
the Kropotkins). Today Kane and four guitarists will cut a wide path down
the middle of the WFMU studios for what is sure to be a set of total
electric power.
Loga Ramin Torkian of Niyaz
Saturday, January 21st, 2006, 6pm - 8pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
The self-titled debut CD by Niyaz (on Six Degrees Records) weaves together
ten mystical poems written by some of the greatest Sufi poets of all time. Niyaz calls its electronica and rock-tinged treatments 'folk music for the 21st century'. Torkian, whose longstanding band Axiom of Choice has won much critical
acclaim, is deeply involved with the music of his homeland, Iran. He is
accomplished on the guitar, the Turkish saz and electric guitarviol (a
14th century European bowed guitar), a traditional Persian lute, as well
as other Turkish and Kurdish instruments. He also uses the Persian
classical repertoire, known as the radif, within his own compositions.
DC Snipers Saturday, January 21st, 2006, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
From NYC come hot-as-hell ponk rockers DC Snipers! They have great songs played with a special, fevered & edgy aggressiveness that's rarely found these days. The DC Snipers have a new album "Missile Sunset," out now on Dead Beat Records and the music sounds like something you'd hear only on an old Killed By Death comp!
The Misteriosos Tuesday, January 17th, 2006, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
The sounds of Psychedelphia come to the WFMU studios! The Misteriosos may
be a far-out three-piece from the City of Brotherly Love, but their
grooves are out of this world, blasting blasts from the past right into
the future.
Roxy Pain Saturday, January 14th, 2006, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
This NYC super group
features a who's who of downtown coolness: OJ from Mob Stereo, Oneida
collaborator Kayrock, his partner in screenprinting Wolfy, and others. These disturbo punx sound like John Carpenter meets Hawkwind meets Chrome
meets the Weirdos! Yes! Their self-released CD 'Best of the Last 40 Years'
was one of Terre's Best Faves of 2005; find out why when they play live on
the air.
Fabio fills in for Donna with special guests Meja
Friday, January 13th, 2006, 3pm - 6pm
on
Strength Through Failure with Fabio
Featuring Michael Evans (acoustic / electronic percussion) and Jeff Arnal (acoustic percussion), Meja approach their instruments with extended techniques and unorthodox sound generating methods. As a duo, they investigate the fluidity of rhythm and pulse with floating structures inspired by many traditions including blues, electronic, improv, free jazz, percussion music of the world, noise, and time travel.
Na
Wednesday, January 11th, 2006, 8pm - 11pm
on
World of Echo with Dave Mandl
Dave's guests performing live in the studio will be the indescribable
Japanese (by way of Seattle) experimental group Na. From the group's website: The group performs with all instruments possible, including classical
guitar, piano, electronic guitar, laptop, a child drum kit, lots of
cymbals and vocals with screams and laughs in their own
language. Since they began in the nice summer of 2004, Na has been
busy releasing thousands of CDRs for free with no responsibilities and
organizing tons of performances all over the U.S.
Tom Verlaine
Sunday, January 8th, 2006, 5pm - 7pm
on
Gaylord Fields's show
The innovative singer/guitarist, most famously of the trailblazing
late-70's New York band Television, will stop by to chat and perform
guest-DJ duties in an informal setting. Verlaine's 1992 solo
instrumental album, "Warm and Cool," was recently reissued on Thrill
Jockey, complemented by enticing bonus tracks.
The IBJ Holiday Party, live from the Loop Lounge! Sunday, January 8th, 2006, Noon - 3pm
on
The Glen Jones Radio Programme
The Glen Jones Radio Programme featuring X. Ray Burns presents its annual
IBJ Holiday party. A special live remote radio broadcast on Sunday January
8th, 12 Noon to 3PM from The Loop Lounge, 373 Broadway, Passaic Park, NJ. Join the festivities and raise a glass of holiday
cheer as Holmes performs live and Santa Clown makes an appearance. Admission, as always, is free.
The Dansettes Saturday, January 7th, 2006, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
The Cherry Blossom Clinic is proud to present The Dansettes! Comprised of a trio of mod young gal vocalists and a 4 piece band rockin' a Hammond organ and Wurlitzer-electric-piano in suits and ties, these guys
bring a fresh turn to an old school 6Ts Soul & Pop sound. Though the songs
are new they call to mind Stax / Atlantic / Tamla Soul / Brill Building Pop. Hear why the Dansettes "Oh My!" EP was in Terre T's 2005 Best Fave Singles list!
Casket Architects Thursday, January 5th, 2006, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
The Casket Architects unleash a sonic mayhem blasting in and out of Misfits-esque witticisms and inpenetrable sludge rock much akin to the Melvins. They have a new CD "Dance on The Death Nerve" out now on Glacial Records. Music for insomniacs and cemetery dwellers.
Made Out of Babies Thursday, January 5th, 2006, 3pm - 6pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Favorites on the Kamikaze Fun Machine, Made Out of Babies is Brooklyn's brilliant, brutal answer to the Dillinger Escape Plan, The Birthday Party, and Bjork, all rolled into one. Their debut CD on Neurot Records is called "Trophy" and this performance will be a warmup gig for the four-piece band's upcoming European tour!
DJ Laird
Wednesday, January 4th, 2006, 2am - 6am
on
Put The Needle On The Record with Billy Jam
San Francisco "psychedelic space funk" turntable-master DJ Laird will
throw down a special one-hour plus mix of funky-house-beats-and-breaks for "Bring that Beat Back" with Billy Jam on Weds, January 4th starting at the top of the second hour. Other B.T.B.B. features include the weekly "Hip-Hop History" segment.
Booze Songs special!
Saturday, December 31st, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Fool's Paradise with Rex
This fully-fermented program with feature three broadcast hours
of booze songs from the unsung heroes of rock 'n roll. "Gin, Gin, Gin",
"Rhythm and Booze", "She's a Wino", "Last Call For Alcohol" and many
other odes to the over-served will be presented. Get an early start on
New Year's Eve with double shots of 50s RnB, Blues, and Rockabilly
along vintage radio ads for Pink Pussy Cat Wine and more. Jump start
Happy Hour early!
Roger Miller birthday salute
Thursday, December 29th, 2005, 8pm - 11pm
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Roger Miller was the underrated country/pop music genius who broke scores
of songwriting rules and became one of the most original voices to come out
of Nashville in the sixties. His unique contributions range far beyond his
most recognizable hits "Dang Me," and "King of the Road." To commemorate
what would have been Miller's 70th birthday, the Spazz welcomes Roger
Miller biographer ("Ain't Got No Cigarettes") Lyle E. Style to the show for
a night of reminiscences, anecdotes, rare demos and live performances.
Kate and Anna McGarrigle Monday, December 19th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Just what the world needs-- another "family" Christmas album, right? Well,
it's actually a beautiful thing in the hands of Kate and Anna
McGarrigle. The sisters from Canada have been making fine folk music
for many years, and just released The McGarrigle Christmas Hour to
get you in the mood for tree trimming. They're also bringing all
this to Carnegie Hall on 12/21. Grab a mug of eggnog as Kate and
Anna give us a little chat and a couple of songs.
Domenic Priore
Sunday, December 18th, 2005, 5pm - 7pm
on
Gaylord Fields's show
Surf's up! What better way is there to celebrate another winter than with a visit from Domenic Priore, editor of the no-mere-fanzine Dumb Angel Gazette No. 4: All Summer Long, the proclamation of Modernist art, pop surf culture and Los Angeles sound design of the 1960s? He's also the author of the book "Smile:The Story of Brian Wilson's Lost Masterpiece". Topic-appropriate musical selections will accompany what will prove to be a lively discourse.
Andy Statman began his career in the 70's as a virtuoso mandolinist who
studied and performed with David Grisman. He went on to study clarinet
with the klezmer legend Dave Tarras, becoming one of the original driving
forces in the Klezmer revival.
Marta Topferova composes and performs beautifully lyrical music rooted in Latin rhythms such as Venezuelan vals, merengue and gaita, Cuban son and Argentinean zamba while adding her sensibility to it all with her background in classical music and the folklore of her native Czechoslovakia. She accompanies herself on the 4-string-cuatro.
Chicha Libre plays Chicha music from Venezuela. Chicha is the name of a
corn-based liquor enjoyed by the Incas. Chicha is also the name of a
South American music craze which started out in the late 70's in the
Peruvian Amazon. These were songs loosely inspired by Colombian
accordion-driven cumbias but blended with the distinctive sounds of Andean
melodies, Cuban son, and the psychedelic sounds of surf guitars, farfisa
organs and moog synthesizers.
Mavrothis Kontanis performs a variety of traditional and classical music
from Greece and the Near East with oud, voice, and percussion. His focus
is on the folk and urban music of Asia Minor's Greek population, but also
touches upon the songs of the Greek mainland and islands which were
influenced by the music of Asia Minor refugees.
Come down and witness it all in person! Barbes is located at 376 9th St (at 6th Ave) in Brooklyn, NY.
Guest DJ Mimi La Twisteuse Saturday, December 17th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Terre T is honored to have Mimi la Twisteuse guest DJing on the Cherry Blossom Clinic. Mimi's radio show entitled "Dans le Garage" aired in the early 90s on CISM, the Universite de Montreal radio station and was one of the few programs to feature '60s French pop on a weekly basis. She has compiled volume 10 of the infamous "Girls in the Garage" series on Romulan records, which is an all-French volume of '60s go-go girls. She also currently hosts a wildly successful dance party DJ night in Toronto.
Guest DJ's Andy Votel and Cherrystones
Thursday, December 15th, 2005, 9am - Noon
on
This Is The Modern World with Trouble
This is the Modern World : On December 15th, DJ Trouble will be making
cucumber sandwiches for Manchester, England's Andy Votel, vinyl divining rod
of the incredible psych and ultra rare avant garde variety. His spinning
companion for this first visit to WFMU is London's Cherrystones, also
carrying more rare vinyl than can fit in the boot of a Mini. The UK
invasion begins at 10 am and ends at noon.
Peter Zummo's Noisy Meditation Band
Wednesday, December 14th, 2005, 8pm - 11pm
on
World of Echo with Dave Mandl
This group features Zummo on trombone, Ernie Brooks on
bass, Michael Evans on percussion, Tom Hamilton on synthesizer, and Yvette Perez on synthesizer and vocals. Zummo is a trombonist who was a frequent collaborator of Arthur
Russell's. Perez is the singer in Birdbrain (which also includes
Zummo), Ernie Brooks has played w/the Modern Lovers and Arthur Russell, and
Michael Evans has played with John Zorn, God Is My Co-Pilot, and many
others. The performance will begin at 9 PM.
The Original Sins
Tuesday, December 13th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
While the Stooges, Ramones, Seeds, and 13th Floor Elevators
certainly paved the way for armies of Garage Rock disciple bands, few have come up with the goods like Bethlehem, Pennsylvania's
finest. Over 12 albums, frontman JT wrote classic songs through the band's mid 80's to mid 90's existence while simultaneously carving out his own supreme brand of psychedelic soul under the solo monicker Brother JT. Today on Brian's show it's an Original Sins reunion of sorts: organist Dan McKinney and drummer Seth Baer tear it up with JT once again, also joined by Photon Band bassist Art DiFuria.
Joe Belock's 2005 Guest List
Tuesday, December 13th, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
The calendar is down to its last page, and that means it's time to reflect
on another great year of amazing performances on the Three Chord Monte
program. Join us to hear highlights from the past year including live
music from the Posies, Steve Wynn, Outrageous Cherry, the Time Flys, the
Sights, Subway Surfers, DMBQ and many more - plus, by popular demand, an encore performance of the entire May 7 set by The Allen Oldies Band!
Laura Veirs + Hotbird 7 Monday, December 12th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
"Carbon Glacier", named after a beautiful, dirty black and white glacier on
the northern slopes of Mount Rainier, was Seattle's Laura Veirs'
debut disc, and self-described as a "road record." Laura says, "All
the songs are about transportation, motion," and all the images that
crept into her psyche as she toured all over these United States and
beyond. She's taking a few moments out from her travels to stop by
WFMU at the top of the show to perform songs from it as well as her new one, "Year of Meteors."
Raised from the ashes of unknown NYC trio John Henry and claiming a failed
barbeque chicken restaurant and a doomed satellite as twin muses,
Hotbird 7 has been establishing its orbit since December 2002. The
Brooklyn based band was originally launched as a duo with Adam Gold
and Philip Winn juggling a station wagon full of instruments. The
group has now expanded to four members with Tom Gavin sharing
vocals, guitars, keyboards, and bass, and Jeff Devine staying put on
drums and laptop. They aim to make a big beautiful noise: fast and
slow, high and low, quiet, loud, twangy, spacey, and proud. Hotbird
7's self-released EP is available only at shows and a full length is
scheduled for Spring 2006, and they drop by WFMU's studios for a
live set.
Michael Chapman Monday, December 12th, 2005, Midnight - 3am
on
Hatch's show
British folk singer Michael Chapman recorded a string of celebrated
records for the Harvest, Deram, and Decca labels beginning at the end of
the 1960s. In 1970, renowned BBC disc jockey John Peel named Chapman's
Fully Qualified Survivor as his favorite album of the year. Fresh from his
first New York shows in over three decades, Michael will perform a solo
acoustic set, discuss his long musical career, and share anecdotes about
his friendships and collaborations with John Fahey, Bridget St. John,
legendary Memphis producer Don Nix, Elton John, Maddy Prior and Rick Kemp
of Steeleye Span, Bert Jansch, John Martyn, Mick Ronson from the Spiders From Mars, and others.
The Neshama Alma Band Sunday, December 11th, 2005, 9pm - Midnight
on
Stochastic Hit Parade / A440 with Bethany Ryker
The Neshama Alma Band, the recent project of Bay Area improvisor/composer Ernesto Diaz-Infante and Marjorie Sturm, give a debut performance of new material exclusively on WFMU. Additionally, Ernesto discusses and plays some excerpts from "Voices in the Wilderness:Dissenting Soundscapes and Songs of GW's America", a double CD compilation he released on his Pax label that captures all-out sonic opposition to with the current administration.
Tralala Saturday, December 10th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
From Brooklyn New York come Tralala! Comprised of three fellas who play catchy, simple pop and four fab femmes who sing and harmonize, Tralala call to mind a classic girl group sound without being overtly retro! They will be playing
songs from their sweet and poignant self-titled album on Audika, as well
as special Christmas songs from their new EP: "Fa La La La La with TRALALA"
Jukebox Zeros Thursday, December 8th, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
In their two and a half years together, Philadelphia's Jukebox Zeros have gotten rave reviews from the likes of John "Speedo" Reis (Rocket From The Crypt), and have shared the stage
with the likes of the Cramps, Fleshtones, Dickies, Little Killers,
Real Kids, and Tommy Stinson to name a few. The new album "Four On The Floor" has just been released by Steel Cage Records.
The Reavers
Wednesday, December 7th, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Coffee Break For Heroes & Villains with Noah
A supergroup consisting of Vordul Mega (Cannibal OX), Akir (Immortal
Technique's touring partner), Keith Masters, Hasan Salaam, Dom Pachino
(Killarmy), Karniege (Def Jux), Kong & Spiega (Monsta Island Czars),
Goldenchild, Billy Woods and Priviledge.
Eleven MC's who bring a dizzying array of styles to the table on their
concept album, TERROR FIRMA.
Drop your radio guard, get involved and get into it!
Hank IV Tuesday, December 6th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Unleashed upon the public in the summer of 2005, The Hank Four is a San Francisco
five-piece rock combo trafficking in a mix of dual-guitar
histrionics, panic-skiffle drum beats, primitive craw-stick melodics, and
straw-boss vocal gymnastics. Includes former members of Icky Boyfriends, The
Roofies, Resineators, and The Leather Uppers. Likely to appeal to fans of
Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments, Flipper, and Country Teasers.
Bridget St. John & Rockdove
Monday, December 5th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Imagine hearing Nico's dark, smokey voice beautifully in tune and you'll touch the melodic tip of what's so gorgeous about british folkie Bridget St. John. Originally
Bridget recorded for John Peel's short-lived Dandelion label, which
promptly gave her the well-deserved label of "chanteuse." Critical
acclaim did not equal commercial success, and St. John seemed to
vanish, only to re-emerge in the NYC area with some live
performances. Bridget plays later in the week at Tonic on a bill
with the equally melodic Josephine Foster and guitarist Jon Rose,
and she drops by WFMU for a rare live performance.
Then,
Brooklyn-based Rockdove, an ensemble which hasn't been in existence
long, but their debut performance silenced a rowdy local bar crowd
with the quiet power of their music. The folks in Rockdove describe
themselves this way: "Close your eyes, and take in the otherworldy
sounds of Rockdove. You'll hear Patsy, and Loretta, and the Band,
and Aretha and Tom Petty and Nick Drake too. But mostly you'll hear music sung with the soul of a gospel choir, because darlin', they
BELIEVE in this music..." Former Goats-in-Trees mates Alice
Bierhorst and John Mettem are joined by Sandy Bell and Laura
Cromwell as Rockdove comes out to WFMU to play.
Townes Van Zandt Documentarian Margaret Brown Monday, December 5th, 2005, Midnight - 3am
on
Hatch's show
Margaret Brown visits the studio to discuss her feature length documentary
film about the late Townes Van Zandt, one of America's greatest
singer-songwriters. Be Here To Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt
premiers December 2nd at the Angelika Film Center in New York City and
will open shortly thereafter at selected theaters across the United States.
Author Ken Emerson
Sunday, December 4th, 2005, 7pm - 9pm
on
Bob Brainen's show
Bob Brainen welcomes Ken Emerson, author of the brand-new book, "Always Magic in the Air: The Bomp and Brilliance of the Brill
Building Era," and previously of "Doo-Dah!: Stephen Foster and the
Rise of American Popular Culture."
We'll be discussing the seven songwriting teams Emerson
chronicles: Lieber and Stoller, Pomus and Shuman, Bacharach and
David, Sedaka and Greenfield, Goffin and King, Mann and Weill, and Barry and Greenwich.
We'll also cover an assortment of other characters and publishing
and record companies that helped the music from 1619 and 1650
Broadway flourish in the late 1950s and early 1960s. We'll be playing lots of music by these writers whose collective efforts helped create a soundtrack for several generations.
Love Story in Blood Red Saturday, December 3rd, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Love Story In Blood Red features ex-Means frontman Jason Frederick and they play amazingly dark yet melodic, pretty yet edgy, folkish rock. Calling to mind Jonathan Richman (pre-I'm A Little Dinosaur) or 'Village Green'/'Arthur'-era Kinks, Love In Blood Red is a perfect almagam of twisted pop and pretty yet disturbing folk. Their full length album is one of Terre's Faves for 2005!!!
David Leopold Wednesday, November 30th, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
Irwin welcomes historian David Leopold, author of a new book entitled "Irving Berlin's Show Business." It is arguably the most ambitious literary
look at the legendary songwriter's career and achievements, containing a
wealth of previously unpublished material. Berlin wrote for film, Broadway,
and the pop charts; he composed ragtime, ballads, novelties, jazz, "God
Bless America," "Puttin' on the Ritz," and "White Christmas." Leopold will
air recordings of Berlin's earliest work, while discussing a man whose songs
are so popular that they're as ubiquitous as water, and just as essential.
Endless Boogie
Tuesday, November 29th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Get down and greeezy with NYC's kings of choogle, together since 1997 but
just getting around to releasing studio stuff this year. Their live shows
have been sporadic for the fact that they only play gigs when
specifically asked to, though recently they've frequently whipped local
audiences into a frenzy with their heavy jams supporting assorted Dungen shows.
Live, guitarists Paul Major and Jesper Eklow trade off invocations of Tony
McPhee, Peter Green, Zoot Horn Rollo, Lobby Lloyd, and Ron Asheton, and if
you don't know who some of those guys are, don't worry too much about it.
Endless Boogie are here to deliver rock salvation.
All times listed are Jersey City time, EDT.
Questions? E-mail Brian or call (201) 521-1416
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