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.
Sally Crewe Tuesday, July 26th, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Sally and her band, the Sudden Moves, have just released their second album, Shortly After Take-Off, which mixes elements of Elvis Costello,
Spoon, and the Kinks for 21st century power-pop perfection. Sally, who
recently relocated from London to Austin, will be playing solo acoustic in
her second stop at WFMU.
Pere Ubu's "X:The Man with the X-Ray Eyes" Monday, July 25th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Over the past few years a
number of ensembles have been specializing in creating their own
soundtracks for sound movies, often adding their own dialog as Roy
Nathanson's Jazz Passengers did with their hilarious version of "Creature
from the Black Lagoon." Last summer Pere Ubu jumped into the pool at
Celebrate Brooklyn creating their own soundtrack and adding their own
incidental dialog for Roger Corman's classic sci-fi thriller "X: The Man
with the X-Ray Eyes." Ed Haber and Irene recorded that performance which we
will present on WFMU. Audience participation is encouraged, in which we
ask that you sync up your own copy of the movie to watch along with us.
(The DVD version is recommended, because that's what Mr. Haber did his
fabulous remix to. It should also be mentioned that the equally fabulous Tony
Maimone, bassist for Pere Ubu and a fine producer as well, contributed
major assistance and consultation on the remix.) We'll tell you when to hit
'start' so you can enjoy the glorious spectacle as it was originally
presented.
TWO BANDS: The Gizmos and Miss Alex White
Saturday, July 23rd, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Terre is thrilled and honored to present an extremely rare reunion
performance from the classic Midwest 70s punk band the Gizmos! Their albums 'Never Mind The Sex Pistols Here's The Gizmos' and 'Hoosier Hysteria' (actually a split LP with Dow Jones & the Industrials) are American Punk classics! With members now scattered across the country, this is a rare opportunity to hear these ponkrawk legends!
And later that day, tune in to hear Miss Alex White! Imagine a more punked-out
Holly Golightly and you'll get pretty close to the sound of Alex White, whose
latest release is just out on In The Red. Two former members of Detroit's
late great Clone Defects round out the band. Don't miss this show!
Custard Wally Thursday, July 21st, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Custard Wally has been sweating the NYC rock scene since the late 80's with
their testosterone driven, hookful rock diatribes. Combining the
craftsmanship of the 60's, virtuosity of the 70's, bad taste of the 80's,
and incompetence of the new millenium; their fearless songwriting has been known to warm the hearts of an openly weeping populace. Featuring
songs from 2004's "Daze of Swine & Hoses", along with new selections from
soon-to-be released "Estrogennia Dementia", and a few moldy oldies. The
Kinks meet The Carpenters with Motorhead making tea.....
Afrirampo Tuesday, July 19th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Pika and Oni return to kick naked soul rock once again! These Osaka ladies' last visit to Brian's show colored our whole afternoon with blurry, reverb-drenched banana attacks and a worldview of rock music that could only come from spending 6 months with real live pygmies. We look forward to this year's visit, sure to have us all (including our live engineers) mesmerized and maybe covered by another kind of fruit when the dust settles.
David Poe
Monday, July 18th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Dropping his pop-folk stance, David Poe drags his fans down a dark, smoky, jazz alley on his current album,
"Love is Red". Poe claims to have set out making what he calls
"the saddest record ever made." According to an article In The San
Francisco Chronicle, when he's not in his East Village attic scheming
up new songs, Poe turns his organizational skills to starting "Live
From the Artists' Den" -- a revolutionary media company that will
connect emerging musicians to new audiences via private concerts. David Poe
drops by Irene's show on Monday to chat about his many musical lives and to
play a few tunes.
The High School Sweethearts Saturday, July 16th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Hot on the six-inch heels of their latest release, 'Heels 'N Wheels', the High School Sweethearts pay a visit to the
Cherry Blossom Clinic to rock out with Terre T. These gals and guys play
infectious guitar-driven pop, with some garage-y Farfisa and classic-sounding
Brill Building melodies thrown in. And the brilliant singing and songwriting
runs in the family: lead singer Cynthia Santiglia's Aunt Peggy was a member
of the Angels (of "My Boyfriend's Back" fame). They're the perfect summer-fun
band for a hot July afternoon.
All American Werewolves Thursday, July 14th, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Keeping Lexington, KY shakin' since 1998, All American
Werewolves are among the last of a dying breed of true, hyper-driven rock-n-roll bands. They are taking their act on the road this July, and will be
playing live on Pat Duncan's show on Thursday, July 14th, in support of
their debut album, "Hate Rock U.S.A.", which is available now on Eugene
Records. Just imagine the Cramps and the Saints
jumping the Ramones in an alley...
Diane Kamikaze's rundown of Fury Fest Thursday, July 14th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Follow Diane Kamikaze to LeMans, France to hear her rundown of Fury Fest, one of Europe's premier heavy music festivals. Fury Fest featured nearly 100 bands in a three day event which
she attended. You'll hear field recordings, station IDs, music AND a giant companion blog entry chock full of photos will be available for your visual interest as well...TUNE IN!
TWO BANDS: The Kitchen Cynics & In Gowan Ring with Nick Castro
Monday, July 11th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Monday July 11th: It's a psych-folk-a-rama! First, a rare visit from
Scotland's Kitchen Cynics (aka Alan Davidson), notable for weaving dreamy threads of song. The ever-prolific Mr. Davidson's latest self-made disc is "Master of the Fuzzy Fadeout, " laden with glorius echo-drenched guitars, floaty flutes and trad-folk finery. Then Nick Castro joins in with the mysterious In Gowan Ring for more than a few beautiful moments in music. Nick has just released a new album on Portland, OR's great Strange Attractors label. As a review the foxydigitalis.com website describes him: "Castro is a master craftsman. His songs flicker in the air like distant stars; they're subtle at first glance, but as you dig deeper, you realize how immense they really are." The reclusive In Gowan Ring joins Nick during this tour, with a new album on the way. It's been a great while since their last recorded output, always a unique synthesis of folk, medieval and psychedelia.
Contramano
Saturday, July 9th, 2005, 9pm - Midnight
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Transpacific Sound Paradise rocks en espanol! Or maybe we should say agit-rocks, because this rather off-kilter Argentine/Spanish/NYC indie rock trio - featuring cello as lead instrument - likes to get political.
Live acoustic set, interviews, and we'll learn about the ever-growing
summerlong Latino Cultural Festival in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, where Contramano is playing on July 29.
The Insomniacs
Saturday, July 9th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
New Jersey's own Masters of Mod make a return visit to the Cherry Blossom Clinic! Their latest Estrus release, 'Switched On,' is
a brilliant blend of freakbeat, power pop and 70s rock -- fans of the Real
Kids, Small Faces, Badfinger, and the like should definitely take notice and
tune in! Then go see the Insomniacs live at Maxwells on Friday July 15 with
Holly Golightly and The Woggles!
Mike Wexler Saturday, July 9th, 2005, 2am - 6am
on
Hatch's show
Mike Wexler, a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn by way of central New Jersey, used to play around these parts with a band called the Fourth Rome before making a go of it on his own. His lovely debut was recorded with a little help from Jordi Wheeler and Charles Burst of the Occasion. The EP
was just released by the burgeoning I & Ear record label and features 5
graceful and stripped-down acoustic pop songs in the vein of Cass McCombs,
M. Ward, Devendra Banhart, and Vetiver.
Comets On Fire Tuesday, July 5th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
In July 2003, these guys blew in to Brian's show from California and torched the joint with a molten brew of Chrome, Keith Moon, Hawkwind and Detroit rock; in fact it was such a monster psych jam that the biggest Head of them all, Julian Cope, even bootlegged the session and put it out
on his own label. What more do you want? Since then, Comets On Fire have put out an amazing Sub Pop LP called "Blue Cathedral", toured the world, and even learned to ease back and choogle down while still delivering nothing
short of a total ROCK meltdown. Ethan, Utrillo, Noel and the two Bens are back and are promising surprises for WFMU. Do not miss!
Love of Diagrams Saturday, July 2nd, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
This three-piece from Melbourne, Australia, stops by WFMU to play songs from their latest EP, 'We Got
Communication,' out now on the Unstable Ape label. Their songs evoke memories of the the early 80s, calling to mind the musical naivete and experimentation of New York no-wave and the energy and tunefulness of English post-punk. The band's list of their favorite LPs includes The Slits' "Cut," the New York Noise no-wave comp, Wire's "154," the Meat Puppets' "II" and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Fever to Tell."
Michael Holman
Wednesday, June 29th, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Coffee Break For Heroes & Villains with Noah
Whenever the beginnings of hip-hop in New York City are discussed, the name
Michael Holman comes up. His credentials read like the history itself.
He is the creator and host of "Graffiti Rock", he created, directed and choreographed
the New York City Breakers, and he also associate produced the film "Beat Street".
He also presented artists such as DJ Afrika Bambaataa, Grand Wizard
Theodore, DJ Kool Herc, and the Rock Steady Crew through his club Negril.
Tune in to hear some serious stories and hear some of Mr. Holman's
favorite cuts from the past!
TWO BANDS: Viking Moses & The Wingdale Community Singers
Monday, June 27th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
A duo of folk ensembles grace the WFMU studios today. First up, Viking Moses, a dark-folk flower-child of current times
starts things off. Possibly concieved in the Little America
truckstop in Little America, Wyoming, Viking Moses was handpicked by Devendra Banhart to be on his compilation, "Golden Apples of the Sun." Then The Wingdale Community Singers who are the trio of Hannah Marcus (Dazzling Vocals), Rick Moody (Novel Words), and David Grubbs (Contrarian Utility Fielder). The Wingdales greatly varied talents contribute to a sound that is both urbanly modernistic in an Old-Timey sort of way.
Laura Cantrell Saturday, June 25th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Terre T is thrilled and honored to present a live
set from fellow WFMU DJ -- and Matador recording artist -- Laura Cantrell!
Beloved by John Peel, Elvis Costello, and WFMU listeners alike, Laura has one
of the most emotional and evocative voices you'll ever hear. Her first two
albums earned comparisons to everyone from Lucinda Williams to Kitty Wells;
tune in and join Laura as she steps out of the Radio Thrift Shop and into the
Clinic next door. Then follow her over to Maxwell's where she performs that
night to commemorate the release of her new Matador album 'Humming by the
Flowered Vine.'
MED
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Coffee Break For Heroes & Villains with Noah
After several years of appearances on West Coast albums such as Quasimoto,
Madvillain, Lootpack, Cut Chemist, and Madlib, the MC known as MED makes an
amazing step forward with his debut full length "Push Come To Shove".
Gearing up for The Stones Throw tour, MED will call in for a little chat
about his new album, the tour and what he's grooving to at the moment!
Lee Feldman Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
Lee Feldman is a pianist and singer/songwriter from Brooklyn whose
idiosyncratic songs are melodic and funny, except when they're melancholy
(though they're still melodic). He has recorded three albums, "Living It All
Wrong" (1997), "The Man in a Jupiter Hat" (2000), and the soon-to-be
released "I've Forgotten Everything." He is also the creator of Starboy, a
cartoon musical about a two-dimensional superhero who lives with his
mathematician uncle and has been tapped to save the sponges from extinction.
Feldman will perform live in the WFMU studios at 1:00 PM, accompanied by
Byron Isaacs (bass) and Bill Dobrow (drums).
James Tate Monday, June 20th, 2005, 6pm - 7pm
on
The Speakeasy with Dorian
Poet James Tate visits the show. His latest book is Return to the City of White Donkeys : Poems
Heavy Trash Saturday, June 18th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Blues Explosion frontman Jon Spencer teams up with
Matt Verta-Ray (ex-Madder Rose and Speedball Baby), and the resulting album
(out now on Yep Roc) is a twisted dirtied-up take on rockabilly, R&B, and just
plain rock'n'roll. Tune in to hear their live set on the Cherry Blossom
Clinic, then catch them live that night at Maxwell's with the Sadies and
Quintron and Miss Pussycat!
Marqido
Monday, June 13th, 2005, Midnight - 3am
on
Janitor From Mars with R. Lim
Hailing from Tokyo, Marqido is the nom de laptop of experimental musician Matsumoto Nakayuki. His improvised combination of primitive electronic sounds with proto-industrial krautrock clatter was so enjoyable live that it led to this hastily arranged session on the Janitor From Mars radio program. Tune in to hear for yourself...
Autolux Thursday, June 9th, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Hailing from L.A., drummer Carla Azar, guitarist Greg Edwards and bassist Eugene Goreshter all have well-rounded histories, including stints in bands like Ednaswap, Failure, and Maids of Gravity. As Autolux, they deliver post-psychedelic noise-pop that's positively captivating. Don't let California slide into the ocean without hearing this trio's vibrant squall first hand. T-Bone Burnett, who produced the soundtrack to the film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, also lent his expertise on the newest Autolux record, out on the Coen Bros' DMZ label.
Kenny G Rebroadcasts his first show on WFMU
Wednesday, June 8th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Kenny G's Hour of Pain
Kenny G will horribly embarrass himself
by re-broadcasting his very first WFMU show, originally aired on January
7th 1995 during the graveyard shift at the old Upsala College studios. You
will grimace as a very green, earnest, and ponderous Kenny stumbles for
words and miscues records. After this show, you'll wonder why the
management ever gave him a show in the first place; dull would be too
polite a phrase for Kenny's early period. It's his twisted way of saying
thank you, dear listeners, for indulging him for ten miserable years of
radio work here at WFMU.
Tame One
Wednesday, June 8th, 2005, 2am - 6am
on
Coffee Break For Heroes & Villains with Noah
One of the biggest representatives of true hip-hop culture from the the
tri-state area, Tame One has been know for burning mics and bombing the
land with his trademark graffiti for many years.
Founding member of The Artifacts and The Boom Sqwad, Tame One has gone on
to release several solo records and worked with the roughest MC's in all
of the Hip-Hop Nation.
Tune in as the Nottyheaded Terror drops by for a DJ set of his favorite
tracks, and exclusives from his own vaults.
TWO BANDS: Rainy Day Saints and the Mainliners
Tuesday, June 7th, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
On record, the Rainy Day Saints are one-man band Dave Swanson (ex-Cobra Verde/Death of Samantha/Guided By Voices/Reactions) producing beautiful
and haunting pop-rock-psych combining perfect pop melodies and rock jams.
Dave has put together a band of Cleveland all-stars to take the show on
the road, including a stop at WFMU. The other members have played in such
Cleveland rock acts as Prisonshake, Gem, and the Unknown and put the
accent on the power in the Rainy Say Saints' power pop.
The Mainliners are the latest rock export from Sweden, from Ludvika about
20 miles northwest of Stockholm. Their debut album, "Bring on the
Sweetlife," combines the Stooges' raw exuberance with good old British R&B
and a taste of Kinks pop sense producing an explosive yet soothing sound.
Bruce Gilden and Graham Dorrington Monday, June 6th, 2005, 6pm - 7pm
on
The Speakeasy with Dorian
Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden gives us the goods on shooting in the streets of New York and elsewhere, followed by Graham Dorrington, the British aeropspace engineer who is the subject of the Werner Herzog documentary "White Diamond", now playing at Film Forum in Manhattan and elsewhere.
Ghetto Ways Saturday, June 4th, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
This 3-piece cranks out blistering R&B based punk. Guitarist Jenna's scorching vocals calling to mind the Bellrays or Detroit Cobras and their sleazy, crunching guitars take the Detroit soul-punk sound to a grittier, trashier NooYawkSiddy level! Their debut album last year was in Terre's Top 50 Best Faves! Tune in and hear them for yourself, and look for their new album 'Solid Brown' out later in June on Alien Snatch.
George is Dead Thursday, June 2nd, 2005, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Jersey villains George is Dead will be performing live in the studio. Tune in & check this old school punk band doing it the way it used to be.
Deerhoof Tuesday, May 31st, 2005, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
After two amazing live sessions on Brian's show in 2002 and 2003, Deerhoof are back for thirds! Tune in to hear John, Greg, Satomi, and Chris once again re-write what everyone thought they knew in terms of your traditional guitar/bass/vocal/drums melodic noise-pop vocabulary, and ably demonstrate that the bridges between the Shaggs, Who, Anthony Braxton, and Caroliner aren't so far apart. But to peg the sound of Deerhoof is unfair to them and maddening in general; merely tune in and hear one of modern rock's finest at yet another creative peak!
The Crack Pipes Tuesday, May 31st, 2005, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
The Crack Pipes drag blues and funk through the garage and back to the junkyard where it belongs. Once at said junkyard, it is thrown into a steel drum with some toxic waste and genuine Austin, Texas weirdness and buried for not-so-safe keeping. The Reverend Ray Pride and company made sure to stop by WFMU on their first-ever tour through the New York area.
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