The Enablers Friday, September 23rd, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Mike L.'s show
The Enablers are a San Francisco group that backs the noir-ish spoken soliloquies of writer Pete Simonelli with dark soundscapes and music that bares unreasonable amounts of intensity in spite of its spare construction. With ties to artists as varied as Nice Strong Arm, The Swans, Timco, Toiling Midgets, Tarnation, and June of 44, the Enablers sound is unique, demanding, and not soon forgotten.
Jane Smiley & Richard Pena Monday, September 19th, 2005, 6pm - 7pm
on
The Speakeasy with Dorian
Jane Smiley on her explorations in reading and Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel and Richard Pena of the Film Society of Lincoln Center on the upcoming 43rd New York Film Festival, which runs from Sept. 23 - Oct.9.
Peter Wyer Monday, September 19th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
This Brit isn't content to craft clever
guitar pieces. What Pete Wyer does best is collaborate. From his
home in Chelsea, London, Wyer has written many concert scores as
well as works for TV and theatre and is a regular partner in
cross-arts collaborations involving dance, technology and
installation art. Pete will pluck a few things on his guitar, play a
few recordings and talk about his Simultaneity Project, which Irene
played a small role in one cold winter day this year.
Andrew Bird Sunday, September 18th, 2005, 9pm - 11pm
on
Stochastic Hit Parade / A440 with Bethany Ryker
Andrew Bird returns to the WFMU studios after two years of touring with his
signature one-man rig of violin, guitar, glockenspiel, voice, and the most
tuneful whistling you'll ever hear. He brings a handful of new songs
exclusively to WFMU, and plays a few of his ever-evolving favorites. Bird
songs never sound the same. Refresh your ears with his last session here and be the first to hear his new
material this Sunday.
Jones & X. Ray Live Broadcast from Asbury Park
Sunday, September 18th, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
The Glen Jones Radio Programme
The Glen Jones Radio Programme featuring X. Ray Burns will broadcast live from the Howard Johnson's on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, New
Jersey. Join Jonesey and X. Ray for this special live remote radio
broadcast. The Howard Johnson's is located at Boardwalk and 5th
Avenue on the Atlantic Ocean. This event will take place rain or shine.
Bikinis and rubber duckies are optional.
The Willowz Saturday, September 17th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Frequently named the most hated band in Anaheim, this
hot 4-piece arrives in Jersey City to blast out a live set on the Cherry
Blossom Clinic! Their latest album, "We Talk In Circles", is a
propulsive mix of early Damned or X combined with Drive Like Jehu or the Clone Defects. Tune in this afternoon and hear for yourself!
Thomas Truax Monday, September 12th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Inventor of mechanical sound
sculptures like his Sister Spinster and Cadillac Beatspinner Wheel,
mad-scientist musician Thomas Truax has just released his second
effort called "Audio Addiction." Thomas has also been known to pick
up a regular guitar to embellish his carefully crafted songs,
ranging from dark, romantic lullabies to lively rock melodramas.
Truax brings the whole shebang to the WFMU studios for a live
performance.
Invert + Zoe Keating
Monday, September 5th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Invert, the string quartet that flips the usual
instrumentation from two violins to two cellos drop by for a live
set. Invert's members also defy typical classical tradition by being
firmly rooted in rock, jazz and world musics. Joining them in the
studio is Zoe Keating, a member of a very different string ensemble,
Rasputina. Zoe has a new solo thing, cello X 16, an extravaganza for
that most darkly-expressive string instrument.
THREE BANDS: The Turpentine Brothers, BBQ, & Demon's Claws
Saturday, September 3rd, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
It's Labor Day weekend and gas costs too much. So stay home & rock with Terre T's Cherry Blossom Clinic on WFMU on Saturday afternoon! It's a thrash and trash blowout for the last weekend of summer with some garage-punk hip-shakin' blooze from Montreal and Boston. The Turpentine Brothers, featuring Tara from Mr. Airplane Man, are a trio from Boston playing a garage-punk blues with the intense gospel fervor akin to The Oblivians if they were abetted by Mr.
Quintron. Mark Sultan's one-man BBQ is the perfect mix of the
most primitive blues, RnR, R&B, doo-wop trashed by garage punk aesthetic. His most recent record, The King Khan and BBQ Show is already being hailed as
one of the year's best. Sultan has done time singing in Montreal's Les Sexareenos. Demon's Claws, also from Montreal, sound like part Gibson Bros, part Back From The Grave, part lo-fi distorted crunch, part young Mick Jagger with a mouth full of pills!
Timothy "Speed" Levitch Saturday, September 3rd, 2005, 9am - 10am
on
The Listener Hour
In Bennett Miller's 1998 documentary The Cruise, Timothy "Speed" Levitch quickly made a name for himself as NYC's most enigmatic double-decker tour bus guide. Waxing poetic on symbiotic relationships between all things, and considering the Brooklyn Bridge to be one of his true friends, his inimitable voice and style have been likened by some as a hybrid of Gore Vidal, Tiny Tim, and Willy Wonka; and his philosophy of life, AKA "The Cruise" is full of some fascinating imagery. Today, Speed is your guide through the WFMU Listener Hour, offering some Joe Frank-like
soundscapes and reading from his own writings.
Rob Sonic
Wednesday, August 31st, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Coffee Break For Heroes & Villains with Noah
Rob Sonic released one of the most accomplished and compelling hip-hop albums of 2004. Noah tried to get the NYC native on the show in the past but due to touring conflicts and the regular music biz hoopla he's going for round two. Clean out your ears and tune in as Rob plays tracks from Sonic Sum, his solo material, some of his favorite tracks and maybe some unreleased goodies!
End of Summer Battle of the Bands!
Tuesday, August 30th, 2005, 8pm - 11pm
on
The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling
First up will be Fireball, an all-female punk/metal/witchcraft rock band who kinda sound like Girlschool meet Frightwig or the Shaggs meet the Gories. This quintet have risen like a phoenix from the ashes of the stale Williamsburg, Brooklyn musical landscape! Then it's Von Scharpling: Tom's own band who never play or rehearse off the radio, fronted by 13-year old maniac Petey! And if that weren't enough there will be special surprise guests, tasty treats, and more hilarity than you can handle.
Finnish Free Psych-Folk Attack with Islaja, Kuupuu, Lau Nau, Hertta Lussu Assa, Tomutonttu, Taikuri Tali Tuesday, August 30th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
For the last few years, the Finnish underground has been a fertile zone
for tons of CD-Rs mixing abstract experimentalism, DIY-recording ethic,
and fractured folk traditions (of both Finland and around the world). WFMU
has been digging dozens of these recordings that have landed in our mailbox over
time, and today we're thrilled to host a big batch of some of the scene's
leading lights, making a rare visit to America. From the ladies: Islaja, Kuupuu and Lau
Nau will each be turning in solo performances, and also will be
collaborating as a trio called Hertta Lussu Assa. We'll also be hearing
from Jan Anderzen (of famed groups Kemialliset Ystävät and Avarus) who
makes solo music under the name Tomutonttu, and finally Taikuri Tali (who is Antti Tolvi of the
groups
Lauhkeat Lampaat, and Rauhan Orkesteri). Expect folky excursions in the Finnish tongue, primitive
acoustic stringed and wind instruments, bells, percussion of all kinds, toy instruments, drones and an afternoon
of beautiful, alien sounds.
The Time Flys
Tuesday, August 30th, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
The Time Flys, out of Oakland, California, are young, loud and snotty. Kind of like The Gizmos for the 21st century. The group includes Andy from the Cuts on guitar, and their debut album is out now on Birdman Records. Tune in as these
nuts bash out a live set for the WFMU listening audience.
Remote Broadcast from Uncommon Ground Coffee Shop
Sunday, August 28th, 2005, 5pm - 7pm
on
Gaylord Fields's show
Our 90.1 station will be hosting a remote broadcast on Sunday, August 28th, at the Uncommon Grounds Coffee Shop in Wurtsboro, NY, from 3-7 PM. Gaylord Fields will be spinning his show live, and many other WFMU DJs will be on hand distributing station swag. If you listen to our 90.1 FM signal, please come out for this long overdue meet-and-greet initiated by FMU fans just like you! Uncommon Grounds is located at 108 Sullivan Street, in Wurtsboro, New York. For more information or directions, email Special Events Director Mike Lupica at mike@wfmu.org or call 201-521-1416 x243
Le Nombre Saturday, August 27th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Blasting all the way from Canada come Le Nombre. These Montreal
natives play timeless, high-energy, snotty rock that's raw and loud! Combining elements of punk, garage, hard rock, and metal, their hook-heavy music calls to mind a cross between AC/DC and the Buzzcocks -- if those bands
sang in French!
Tony D
Wednesday, August 24th, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Coffee Break For Heroes & Villains with Noah
Tony D started his career as a DJ and was producing by 1986. The Trenton native has become a notable underground producer, known for his works for DJ Muggs, the Outsidaz, Poor Righteous Teachers, King Sun, YZ, Crusaders for Real Hip-Hop and Pace Won. He has worked with some of the most respected independent labels in NYC such as Profile, Tommy Boy, Warlock
and Tuff City Records...Listen up as Tony plays deep cuts from his past and current sounds from his Cha-Ching label as well treating listeners to some classic New Jersey style Hip-Hop!
DJ Goldilox Wednesday, August 24th, 2005, 2am - 6am
on
Put The Needle On The Record with Billy Jam
San Francisco Brasstax crew's DJ Goldilox is the featured Left Coast mixmaster this week on Bring That Beat Back. She'll be throwing down such records as the white label "funky town" by Just
Another Bootleg, "All Nite" by Lewis Hopkin, and the unreleased "Crack House Yeah" by the DJ herself. Goldlilox's set kicks off the second hour of the show at 3AM.
Steve Wynn & the Miracle 3
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Steve Wynn (the rock legend, not the casino guy) returns to WFMU to preview songs from his forthcoming album, "tick, tick, tick." Steve, of course, is best known as the leader of the Dream Syndicate in the 1980's, the leading light of L.A.'s Paisley Underground scene. His recent solo albums (Here Come the Miracles, Static Transmission) rank among his best
work, so tune in to hear a veteran artist still at the peak of his
creative powers. This will be Steve's fifth or sixth trip to WFMU (two or three on Trash Twang & Thunder, two previous on Three Chord Monte) and these performances have become the stuff of legend. This one, featuring the Miracle 3 (Jason Victor on guitar, Dave Decastro on bass, Linda Pitmon on drums), promises to add another exciting chapter.
The New Pornographers Tuesday, August 16th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
The pop of Vancouver's New Pornographers has been revered in WFMU's corridors ever since the group's debut back in 2000, even making noise creeps like Brian who dwell in a black pool of goo armed with Brainbombs records perk up and tap along. Picture liberal doses of hooks and sounds evocative of Eno, ELO, Sparks, Wings, Tubeway Army, and so many more coupled with complex yet totally accessible pop song structures. The line-up has fluctuated over the past tours, and this time out it's Carl Newman, Todd Fancey, John Collins, Blaine Thurier, Kurt Dahle and the
debut of Carl's niece Kathryn Calder (making her first radio appearance and second ever live performance with the band!) They join Brian today to play some old tunes and some brand new ones from their forthcoming album Twin Cinema, out on Matador August 23rd.
Al Margolis
Wednesday, August 10th, 2005, 8pm - 11pm
on
World of Echo with Dave Mandl
Al Margolis is the proprietor of the experimental-music label Pogus Records and the brains behind the uncategorizable experimental group If, Bwana. Al will be previewing some upcoming Pogus releases and spinning yet another batch of ultra-rarities from his collection on this, his annual summer visit to World of Echo.
Joel RL Phelps and the Downer Trio Saturday, August 6th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Terre T is honored to present all the way from Seattle, rock and roll legends Joel RL Phelps & The Downer Trio! Joel RL Phelps founded one of the greatest rock bands of the 9os, Silkworm.
After he split from them in 1994, he founded The Downer Trio. Phelps and the Downer Trio, like Silkworm, have made some of the most amazing, brilliantly written, heartfelt music to which very few bands can compare! See why their album 'Customs' was in Terre's Top Ten of 2004.
Aaron from Volcano the Bear
Thursday, August 4th, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Strength Through Failure with Fabio
Aaron from Volcano the Bear will be in the studio to discuss the band's activities, a couple of new releases and his solo work as well. He'll be bringing plenty of material with him to premier including tracks from the forthcoming double album 'Classic Erasmus Fusion' due out later in the year. He'll be dropping in around 1pm. Tune in for this rare visit.
Creature
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Coffee Break For Heroes & Villains with Noah
There are few artists that can truly be considered fixtures on any
particular music scene. Creature, however, fits that bill as one of the most revered and talented emcees on New York's independent hip-hop scene. For nearly a decade, Creature has been offering his blend of metaphor, street prophecy, pain and realism with a dash of twisted humor. Clean out your earwax and listen in!
Also, UK MC / singer / artist M.I.A. calls in from the road to tell a few stories and opinions on music, the press, and her album Arular.
Bourbon Princess Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
Monique Ortiz, who records as leader of the band Bourbon Princess, will
offer a solo set on Irwin's Gender Bias program on Wednesday, August 3, at
2:00 pm. Ortiz croons in a dark and brooding contralto, around which she
weaves fretless electric bass and baritone guitar. She terms the sound
"blue wave" -- new wave with a restrained but distinct blues and jazz
flavor. Bourbon Princess will be touring this fall in support of their new
album "Dark of Days" (Accurate Records/Hi-N-Dry).
Knights of the New Crusade
Thursday, July 28th, 2005, 8pm - 11pm
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Jesus Tapdancing Christ! Clad in shining armor and brandishing one hell of
a long sword, The Knights of the New Crusade invade the heathen squalor of
Music To Spazz By! You'll be saying "I'm a Believer" by the time these
Evangelical idiots spread their Mummies/Sonics-esque punk rock message to
the masses. Expect smiting of monkeys, Satan, George Harrison, and any other fallen angels that stumble in their way.
Neblung Price Wednesday, July 27th, 2005, 8pm - 11pm
on
World of Echo with Dave Mandl
The ferociously talented pop/folk/comedy/experimental duo Neblung Price, featuring longtime WFMU legend Jim Price will join Dave Mandl in the studio tonight. This will be their first-ever full public performance (with a backing band assembled for this show only), and a second one isn't scheduled, so don't miss it.
Gary Higgins plus Ben Chasny/Six Organs of Admittance Tuesday, July 26th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Gary's 1973 opus Red Hash has remained a enduring document of stark, sad acoustic beauty. It's a deeply personal and eccentric record created by someone on the edge of an abyss; in reality Higgins was on the verge of a 3-year sentencing to jail for a marijuana bust. Red Hash, while not distributed properly upon its release, has kept popping up on WFMU playlists over the years (and was also recently documented on the station's blog in detail) and tomorrow (July 27th) Drag City lovingly reissues this elusive album. To celebrate, Gary has resurfaced and joins Brian today with the addition of some Red Hash-era band members in tow. Also on the bill today, Gary's longtime fan Ben Chasny of Six Organs of Admittance/Comets On Fire fame, who will give us an additional set of acoustic psychedelia as only he can deliver.
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