Gary War Tuesday, February 10th, 9am - Noon
on
Talk's Cheap with Jason Sigal
Gary War makes warbley Tascam psych-wave with the best of 'em. His
debut LP, New Raytheonport (Shdwply 2008), was not only mastered by
Ariel Pink, but features guest appearances from Haunted Graffiti
members Tim Koh and Jimi Hey. He also played in Bobb Trimble's
backing band at a recent one-off show. Gary War started out as a core
member of eclectic freak-folkers Chas Mtn, who released a
well-received album on Western Vinyl in 2006. He's continuing the
solo path in 2009. with releases on the way from the Woodsist and
Sacred Bones labels, and NYC shows on Feb 6th and Feb 7th with
Wavves, Blank Dogs and Nodzz. Gary War has assembled a full band for
these shows, and that lineup -- including Kris Thompson (Lothars, The
Prefab Messiahs) and Mr. Blank Dogs -- will be in the house for a set
of live music on Talk's Cheap.
QQQ Monday, February 9th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
They're not some sort of power-share stock but rather QQQ is a string-driven bluegrass-leaning folk ensemble with a classical twist. The quartet's label, New Amsterdam Records, describes the ensemble this way, "Cram together a waltz a la Bill Monroe with a Norwegian wedding march, mix in some 2 and 4 and add a bit of improvisation and a post-something classical style. Now you have an idea of one QQQ tune." QQQ just released a debut album, and come out to WFMU to play live.
Regia Monday, February 9th, Noon - 3pm
on
Liz Berg's show
Pretty, melodic indie rock compositions from a few NYC fellahs. Ranging from dreamy and bare pop to Beirut-esque bombast, these sweet sounds are sure to elicit a collective sigh. The band opened up for Of Montreal recently and are working on some new recordings.
Two Bands: Paul Collins Beat and Gentleman Jesse & His Men Saturday, February 7th, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Paul Collins started out in the legendary Los Angeles proto-punk, power pop band The Nerves. (Y'know that Blondie hit "Hanging On The Telephone"?...that was a Nerves tune!) After The Nerves, Paul Collins formed his own group The Paul Collins Beat as singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter. The Beats self-titled 1979 debut is regarded as a power pop masterpiece including amazing songs such as "Rock-Roll Girl" and "Walking Out On Love." And now, Paul Collins Beat put out a fantastic new album, "Ribbon of Gold" in 2008 on Get Hip, and he will be playing songs from this record (and maybe some of his old ones too!) on WFMU.
And then also on the same day Atlanta's own Gentleman Jesse & His Men bring their brand of spectacular high-voltage power pop to the Cherry Blossom Clinic. With songs that positively explode with excitement ( think of '70s greats like Nick Lowe, Raspberries, Eddie and the Hotrods, Dave Edmunds) - it's no wonder that their self-titled Douchemaster album made so many Best Of lists for 2008. So tune into the Cherry Blossom Clinic on Feb 7th as Gentleman Jesse AND The Paul Collins Beat make their WFMU debut! And go see both Gentleman Jesse and The Paul Collins Beat the night before, Feb 6 at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ!
Sandy Nelson Saturday, February 7th, 10am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with session drummer Sandy Nelson who had a string of instrumental hits in the early 60's including two that made the top ten "Teen Beat" and "Let There Be Drums." We'll also get the low down on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in and we'll spend one minute with music journalist Scott Schinder.
The WFMU Bay Area Remote Part III Friday, February 6th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Put the Needle On the Record with Billy Jam
WFMU will travel to California for its third Bay Area Live Remote broadcast hosted by Billy Jam. For this latest session the numerous guests joining him at the Oakland location will include such WFMU West Coast regulars as DJ DnZ, beatmaster Dawgisht, and producer Saul Goody, plus special guests Conscious Daughters, Audio Angel, Zion I, Bored Stiff, DJ Quest (Bulletproof Space Travelers/Live Human), DJ Shortkut (Beat Junkies), and keyboardist Eric Daniels. Also coming through will be old school Bay Area soul/rNb record collector Buck playing some rare 45s, plus KC of the High Decibels with tips on how to get your indie band's music on the Super Bowl. Also in-the-house will such dedicated WFMU Bay Area listeners as Porkchop, Timi D, LS Monkey, and DnZ's mom.
Cheetah Chrome with Very Special Guests the Blackhearts Thursday, February 5th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
The legendary guitar player (Dead Boys, Rocket From the Tombs) will be honoring the WFMU studios with his amazing guitar playing AND he'll be accompanied by a killer backing band! They are playing at Don Hill's that night and at Dingbatz in Clifton NJ, on Friday Feb 6th. Be sure to check 'em out! **Set starts as close to 3pm as possible so the band can get over to soundcheck!
To celebrate the Numero Group release of the best of Detroit's downriver neighbor, audio archivist Michael Slaboch will guest DJ with Trouble. Expect lots of rarities! Later that weekend Michael will host a free DVD viewing and listening party for Local Customs: Downriver at Barbes in Brooklyn.
The Day the Music LIVED! Tuesday, February 3rd, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
It's so easy to do another 50th anniversary Buddy Holly plane crash tribute, and that'll be the day we are sick of hearing from Buddy, Ritchie and the Big Bopper. But after thinking it over, the Three Chord Monte has chosen to rave on about some great rockers still with a heartbeat! Well... All Right!
Marianne Dissard Monday, February 2nd, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
The Distinctive Marianne Dissard joins Irene today. Born in France and living in the US since her teens, Dissard's rich contralto is a smooth fit with the French Chanson style, Marianne is a charter member of the Calexico clan, finally releasing her debut on her own last autumn. Marianne Dissard's trio passed through town in January and recorded a live set for Irene and the WFMU listeners.
Bea Palya Saturday, January 31st, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
For years the seminal folk revivalists Muszikas, great as they are, have been just about the only representatives of Hungary on the US world / folk tour circuit. But Hungary has a vibrant scene of musicians who use traditional music as the springboard for their own original contemporary music. Bea Palya is one of the brightest new stars on this neo-traditional scene, merging Hungarian roots with Roma music, jazz, rock and global influences. Palya makes her NYC debut at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall on Friday January 30, and she'll join Rob the following evening to play selections from her CDs and talk about her music and what's happening in Hungary.
A.C. Newman Saturday, January 31st, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
A.C. Newman is best known as the frontman and chief songwriter for the legendary New Pornographers, but he's got an amazing solo career as well. Newman and his band stop by the Cherry Blossom Clinic to debut songs from his amazing new solo album "Get Guilty" on Matador, playing a set that's alternately rocking and gorgeous, with some of the most jaw-droppingly perfect harmonies and arrangements. Check his band out on the radio on WFMU right after the Jan 20th release of their new album. Then (starting Feb 20) go see them live on one of the many dates of their tour! On March 15, they'll be at the Bowery Ballroom in NYC and March 29 at the Bell House in Brooklyn.
DJ Skizo Friday, January 30th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Put the Needle On the Record with Billy Jam
Turntablism, the art of utilizing the turntable as a fully fledged musical instrument, has come a long way since its inception back in the early days of hip-hop. Today individual DJs and turntablist groups all over the globe are further pushing the collective envelope to come up with new takes on turntable manipulation and musical structure. Such a turntablist is DJ Skizo from Italy who along with DJ TayOne (both of turntable quartet Alien Army)
have created new styles, sounds, and melodies - all based on the turntable - for their latest project, Bungalow Zen. Visiting the USA from Italy, DJ Skizo will stop by WFMU this Friday afternoon for a live performance and interview.
Harris Eisenstadt Wednesday, January 28th, 11pm - 2am
on
The Long Rally with Scott McDowell
Harris Eisenstadt is a drummer/composer known for his exquisite melding of West African music and free jazz, as heard on his amazing 2008 Clean Feed release, Guewel, He'll be bringing along a clutch of records from his travels. In addition to some of his own music, expect mbalax, sabar and other West African sounds to float from your speakers, interspersed with personal stories and chat.
Dinowalrus Wednesday, January 28th, 2am - 6am
on
Marty McSorley's show
Dinowalrus brings the party to the wfmu studios with their tasty brand of glamed out noise rock. Their sweet sounds will move you from dark reverb caves up to epic sonic mountain tops. Heavy bass lines, spacey keys, effected clarinet, powerful drums, a mess of
electronics and sexy intermingling guitars lead to what Dinowalrus likes to call call drum & drone. But after they give your ears a taste of their sweetness, you'll be calling them a good time.
Thomas Function Tuesday, January 27th, 11pm - 2am
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Trying to describe Thomas Function's music is like trying to describe the colors of a kaleidoscope. Flummoxed music writers tend to use genre descriptors like "garage," "blues," "psych," "bluegrass," "glam" and "country." They throw around band names like the Buzzcocks, Television, Violent Femmes and the Modern Lovers. Well, they're all right. Tune in to this live set and it will make perfect sense. Plus, you'll understand why Evan "Funk" Davies named their Celebration CD his Best Of 2008. And be sure to catch Thomas Function live at Other Music on Friday, Jan 23; Cake Shop on Saturday the 24th; and Mercury Lounge on Sunday the 25th.
Mike Moon and Git Beats Monday, January 26th, 11pm - 2am
on
Nickel and Dime Radio with $mall ¢hange
$¢ rolls out the tattered red carpet for two of the deepest diggers/dealers in the game, Git Beats and Mike Moon. Git does a variety of productions, from broken beat to house to a new hip hop record with MCs like Ladybug Mecca of Digable Planets. Mike Moon is a David Mancuso loft baby (his mom was taking him when he was 10-11) and has stupidly rare dance 12"s he'll be sharing.
Ravens and Chimes Monday, January 26th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Straight-ahead, no nonsense indie-pop is Ravens and Chimes at its finest. The six NYC-based bandmates were all serious music students, so they toss a lot of odd, folky instruments into the fray and still keep yer toes tapping. Ravens and Chimes have one album, "Reichenbach Falls," behind them, tour constantly, snapping photos along the way and even sell the odd raven doll made from old socks at their gigs. They pop by the WFMU studios for a live set.
Height Sunday, January 25th, 3am - 6am
on
Beastin' The Airwaves! with Keili
Height with friends, brings the Hip Hop to Keili's show. His smooth Baltimore style, slammin' beats, and brilliant lyrics keep the party going and your brain thinking. Playing with a revolving list of friends, his party is all-inclusive. Height's approach to music is the definition of the DIY/All Ages movement.
The Barna Sessions, featuring Vince Mack Mahon Friday, January 23rd, 3pm - 6pm
on
Put the Needle On the Record with Billy Jam
In late December Billy Jam traveled deep into the wet rainy West of Ireland to Barna County, Galway to record a WFMU exclusive turntable session with the premiere Irish turntablist group, Vince Mack Mahon. In addition to the live performance of this talented turntable quartet (featuring Deviant, DJ Tweek, Jimmy Penguin, and Mikey Fingers) others who participated in the Barna Sessions included Sepi C, Muipead (an emcee who raps exclusively in Gaelic), and turntablist composer Johnny Doobs. Doobs, a longtime scratch DJ & dedicated WFMU listener who wrote the thesis for his recent Masters in Music Technology on the exploration of the evolution of the turntable in musical composition, will discuss his work and conduct a live performance of his composition "Content of Tables" by Vince Mack Mahon. The Barna Sessions will be featured on "Put The Needle on the
Record."
Susanna Thursday, January 22nd, 9am - Noon
on
This Is the Modern World with Trouble
Nordic mistress of the killer cover song, Susanna, will perform on
This is the Modern World. The solo acoustic piano has never sounded soooo good as Susanna has an exceptional talent to reinvent songs when she covers them. On her latest release, "Flower of Evil", Susanna and her trusted band members Helge Sten, and Pal Hausken, transform songs by Thin Lizzy, Sandy Denny, Nico and Black Sabbath.
DJ Geko Jones Wednesday, January 21st, 7pm - 8pm
on
Mudd Up! with DJ/Rupture
Latin/Caribbean music expert & DJ Geko Jones will be joining Rupture. The Colombian-Puerto Rican digger will share with us some of his latest finds from the cutting edge of latin soundsystem and street music culture, from Mexican tribal guarachero to Domincan mambo violento and Afro-Colombian soul gems. ¡¡No te lo pierdas!!
The Priscillas Tuesday, January 20th, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Power-pop, bubblegum, garage and B-movie glamor add up to London's
sensational Priscillas! Tune in to hear why they are Genya Ravan's new
favorite group.
Max Tundra Tuesday, January 20th, 9am - Noon
on
Talk's Cheap with Jason Sigal
Max Tundra creates miraculously cohesive electro-pop for the
attention deficient. Like a musical photo mosaic, each song is
saturated with progressive rhythms and hyper-melodic ideas, spliced
together from a technologically-enabled sonic palette. Though the
Tundra discography includes recordings for Tigerbeat6, Warp, Tomlab,
and Domino, last year's Parallax Error Beheads You (Domino) was Max
Tundra's first full-length in six years. In the meantime, he's
sharpened his Remix & Interpretation skills with official reworkings
of artists like The Strokes, Pet Shop Boys and Architecture in
Helsinki. He also hosts a "wonkily catchy" radio show on his local
art-radio station, London's ResonanceFM. Max Tundra himself (aka Ben
Jacobs) stops by WFMU while in town for a show at NYC's Le Poisson
Rouge on Jan 17th, before heading on to Dublin for the start of his
European tour.
Golden Festival Remote (6PM til Midnight) Saturday, January 17th, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Every January, NY Balkan music scene pioneers the Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass
Band organize a massive two-night grassroots Balkan and East European music
and dance festival at the Good Shepherd School in the Inwood section of
Upper Manhattan. The "Golden Festival" is the biggest event of its kind in
New York City: The second night (Saturday) is a marathon featuring 40-50
bands and artists performing on three stages from 6pm until 4 in the
morning. Tonight with the help of tech gurus Irene Trudel, Doron Guru and
our peerless crew, Transpacific Sound Paradise will broadcast all the music
from the Golden Festival's "Kafana" stage from 6pm until midnight. (Kafana
is Serbo-Croatian for "cafe"; the stage is located conveniently near the
food and beer!) We're going an extra three hours (with thanks to Michael
Goodstein) so we can squeeze in as many bands as possible!
Magic Christian Saturday, January 17th, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Magic Christian is a new super group comprised of Cyril Jordan former leader of the legendary Flamin' Groovies, Eddie Munoz (of the Plimsouls), Paul Kopf, and Clem Burke (of Blondie), Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (and good friend to WFMU)! With a provenance like that, no one need tell you that Magic Christian play nothing- less- than- perfect rock. Magic Christians '60s and '70s influenced
music is melodic, masterfully executed, crankin' and beautiful! Check 'em out on the radio Sat Jan 17th then go see 'em live Fri
Jan 23 at Club Rehab in NYC!
Chip Douglas & Kim Shattuck of The Muffs Saturday, January 17th, 10am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with Chip Douglas whose music business resume includes a stint with the Phil Spector produced Modern Folk Quartet, playing bass in ex-Byrd Gene Clark's band and playing bass & producing #1 hits for The Turtles & The Monkees. Michael also chats with one of the finest songwriters on Earth, Kim Shattuck of The Muffs, about her upcoming Brooklyn & Hoboken gigs. We'll also get the dirt on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in and we'll spend one minute with music journalist Scott Schinder.
P.O.S. Friday, January 16th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Put the Needle On the Record with Billy Jam
Minneapolis born emcee P.O.S., a part of the respected Rhymesayers hip-hop collective, is a hip-hop talent whose musical past is rooted in punk rock -- something that he brings to the fore in his unique recordings and live shows. Next month he will release his anticipated new album "Never Better" on Rhymesayers and this Friday the artist will premiere some of the new album tracks on WFMU when he joins Billy Jam live in the studio for an interivew/freestyle/punk-rock-quiz.
Mondo Topless will be followed by Nouvellas , who play unforgettable 60's Motown-style rock, including songs from their new 7", "Satisfaction."
Puffy Areolas Tuesday, January 13th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
For the uninitiated, Toldeo, Ohio's Puffy Areolas bring to mind the blasted, parental hope one would get from combining the DNA of The Germs, Hawkwind, Drunks With Guns, and Brainbombs. Tune in to Brian today to hear the Areolas sew some serious lysergic oats, and have a glimpse at what kinda world we'd live in if Dame Edna was in charge of putting DMT into the water supply.
Watcha Clan Saturday, January 10th, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
A visit with Watcha Clan, the multi-culti, multi-lingual band from Marseille in the south of France that reflects the diversity of its home city in its roots / electronica blends. They'll do a couple of songs acoustic, chat and show-and-tell CD tracks particularly from their latest release "Diaspora Hi-Fi" (Piranha). Watcha Clan is one of twelve bands playing Globalfest, the annual world music showcase extravaganza at Webster Hall on January 11.
Caught In A Trap Thursday, January 8th, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Caught In A Trap, play old school New York Hardcore reminiscent of Agnostic Front and Sick Of It All. They will play selections from the recent LP, "Rats Get Fat."
Barbara Morgenstern Thursday, January 8th, 9am - Noon
on
This Is the Modern World with Trouble
Barbara Morgenstern has recorded several releases with the innovative Monika label out of Berlin. Her charm lies in her effortless sound collusion of lap top programming and live piano. Celebrating the release of her new album, Barbara's piano keys will send forth peace and good humour on all who listen between 9 and noon.
Zola Jesus Wednesday, January 7th, 11pm - 2am
on
The Long Rally with Scott McDowell
Coming off two killer 7"'s and the Tsar Bomba EP on Troubleman, Madison, WI-based chanteuse/band Zola Jesus stirs up a charming mix of synth-mired darkwave and lo-fi bedroom haze with charisma to spare.
Live Broadcast from Maxwell's Wednesday, January 7th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Seven Second Delay with Andy and Ken
Seven Second Delay returns to broadcast live at Maxwell's on Wednesday January 7th from 6-7pm. Admission is free, unless you count the damage to your soul that invariably comes after spending an hour with Ken and Andy. Joining them at Maxwell's this week is comedy writer and producer Alan Zweibel, Professional Smart Aleck and Comedian Carla Ulbrich, singer-songwriter R. Stevie Moore and Sirius Radio Talk Show Host Chris T. Maxwells is located at 1039 Washington Street in Hoboken.
GDFX Monday, January 5th, 9am - Noon
on
Talk's Cheap with Jason Sigal
When he's not dropping progressive beats and percussively-minded electronics as GDFX, Greg Fox can be found drumming in Dan Deacon's ensemble, playing communal floor toms with Teeth Mountain, or performing black metal rites with Liturgy. On the side, he composes video game soundtracks and runs the Infinite Limbs Oligarchy (INFL∆O), whose first compilation introduced us to Ducktails, Prince Rama of Ayodhya, TwistyCat and more. We'll hear some rarities from the label, plus a live set of new music from GDFX, now with a full drumkit, all live this morning on Talk's Cheap.
2008 IBJ Christmas Party live at Maxwell's Sunday, January 4th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Glen Jones Radio Programme
The Glen Jones Radio Programme featuring X. Ray Burns presents the 2008 IBJ Christmas Party live at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ. Join Jonesey & X. Ray for some holiday cheer during this live remote radio broadcast. A live performance by Holmes will be featured and Santa Clown will be making a special appearance. Maxwell's is located at 1039 Washington in Hoboken.
La Troba Kung Fu Saturday, January 3rd, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Spain's cathartic, charismatic La Troba Kung Fu is the offspring of the late great band Dusminguet. The buoyant Barcelona-area combo led by accordionist extraordinaire Joan (pronounced like "Juan") Garriga uses the distinctive regional Rumba Catalan style as the "surfboard" for genre-leaping mirth-making on their beautifully packaged debut CD / illustrated chapbook Clavell Morenet (K-Industria Records). This live session was recorded after their triumphant NYC debut at Lincoln Center this past July, opening for Rumba Catalan icon Peret.
Jimmy Hughes Saturday, January 3rd, 10am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with veteran soul singer Jimmy Hughes whose recordings for the FAME label blended Gospel, R&B and Rock & Roll with a taste of Country and helped create the template for the classic Muscle Shoals Sound. We'll also get the low down on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in and we'll spend one minute with music journalist Scott Schinder.
Ron Altbach of King Harvest Saturday, December 27th, 2008, 10am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with Ron Altbach who founded the band King Harvest & plays the incredible electric piano part on their 1973 hit single "Dancing In The Moonlight," and later went on to play with The Beach Boys. We'll also get the scoop on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in and we'll spend one minute with music journalist Scott Schinder.
Douglas Rushkoff fills in for Andy and Frangry, with guest Paul Krassner Friday, December 26th, 2008, 6pm - 7pm
on
The Media Squat with Douglas Rushkoff
This participatory radio show looks at both sides of Life Incorporated: how life has been literally "incorporated" by business and economics, and how can we incorporate LIFE back into our world: local commerce, community, social currency, and other emerging forms
of participatory culture. This isn't pure 60's or Whole Earth radicalism and self-sufficiency (though it's certainly related) but a 21st Century, cyberpunk reclamation of all technologies and social contracts as essentially open source, up for discussion, and open to modification.
Xmass w/ the McSorleys (fill-in for Fabio) Wednesday, December 24th, 2008, 8pm - 11pm
on
Marty McSorley's show
Momma and Sister McSorley stop by the program for a little holiday cheer. Getting together all the holiday mixes and cooking up all the fixin's. Tune in for late night family fun. Really, your own family on Xmass isn't funny, but it is funny when it happens to someone else. Possible topics include: Where are my grandchildren? Why do you dress like a hobo? Why do you spend all your money on these weird records?
Nick the Bard sings Slayer and more Wednesday, December 24th, 2008, Noon - 3pm
on
Kenny G's show
Ah Christmas.? A time to gather around the fireplace with family, sit back, and reflect over thoughts of war, murder, gang violence, nuclear assault, back street gambling, and fishies. All provided in an a capella style. Nick the Bard returns to do as such for the last time this year on Kenny G's show, when he'll perform the classic album "Seasons in the Abyss" by Slayer in it's entirety, and then some time later in the same show, he's back to offer up a mix of singles that he just wants to do that full album performances are
holding him back from, for assorted reasons. No hints to what they'll be, just tune in to hear it all. So sit back, relax, listen in, and forget about the burning turkey that'll make your Christmas tree into the flaming death trap you secretly wanted it to be. You know, for the inheritance. Yup.
Ducktails Wednesday, December 24th, 2008, 2am - 6am
on
Marty McSorley's show
Ducktails stops by the WFMU studios to treat your ears to the soothing sounds of his dreamy, loopy, twangy goodness. Ducktails
builds a sweet pillow of sound for the insomniac's ears and rests your head down nicely, but some how keeps your foot tapping. The perfect sound track to all your lucid dreams. Listen to it now and look forward the LP that is about to drop on Not Not Fun.
Members of 17 Hippies Saturday, December 20th, 2008, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
A visit with members of 17 Hippies, the defiantly acoustic band from techno-mad Berlin that was drawn to the music of Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin wall. Rock Family Tree note: Founding / current bandmember Lutz Ulbrich and sometime collaborator Harald Grosskopf are members of the legendary Krautrock band Ash Ra Tempel. 17 Hippies will be in NYC on Monday January 12 at the APAP, the annual Arts Presenters Conference - along with Mamadou Diabate, Rob Curto's Sanfona and Vagabond Opera.
Boss Hog reunion Saturday, December 20th, 2008, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
The legendary Boss Hog returns after eight years and plays live on WFMU! Led by punk rock-n-roll royalty Cristina Martinez and Jon Spencer, Boss Hog bring their brand of subversive, disturbo rock-n-roll of twisted hooks, poisonous riffs and heavy-ass grooves. Boss Hog's 1989 debut at CBGB's saw the beginning of a rotating line-up featuring members of New York's noisiest gentry, Pussy Galore, the Honeymoon Killers, and the Unsane, before finally evolving into the classic team of Cristina Martinez, Jon Spencer, Hollis Queens, Jens Jurgensen, and Mark Boyce. This entire line-up will be on hand for their powerhouse return. Check out their only two New York/NJ appearances prior to their WFMU broadcast: Dec 3 at Maxwells in Hoboken, and Dec 17 at Bowery Ballroom NYC. Be sure to tune in to hear Boss Hog's first appearance since 2000!
Holiday Music Spectacular! Saturday, December 20th, 2008, 10am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael spins nothing but Holiday #1 Hits - from the obscure to the obvious, this will be genre-busting affair. Also: Dave The Spazz, Todd-O-Phonic Todd, Mr. Finewine, Joe Belock & Gaylord Fields will all be dropping by to introduce one of their own personal #1 hit Holiday songs! All that & a few surprises!
WFMU Live from Ireland Friday, December 19th, 2008, 3pm - 6pm
on
Put the Needle On the Record with Billy Jam
WFMU's traveling remote broadcast crew goes on the road yet again when the Jersey City station travels to Dublin, Ireland for a very special European remote broadcast of "Put The Needle On The Record" with Billy Jam out of premier Irish indie hip-hop record label/store All City Records located in the heart of the Irish capitol. The WFMU remote will be broadcast live (8PM to 11PM local Irish time) and will include numerous Irish DJs and emcees and other guests including Tall Paul Lowe, DJ Mek, DJ Laz-E, Tu-Ki, Jinx Lennon, Ghost N Jay, Messiah J & The Expert, OB, DJ Flip, and Deep Burial. WFMU live from Ireland on Friday December 19th, 3-6 PM.
Lucky Dragons Wednesday, December 17th, 2008, 11pm - 2am
on
The Long Rally with Scott McDowell
Equally adept at community building, sonic exploration and art making, Lucky Dragons bring all sides for a celebratory live set. Tune in for
little instruments and big hearts.
Andy Daly And Boss Hog Tuesday, December 16th, 2008, 8pm - 11pm
on
The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling
That's right everybody. We go two for the price of one on The Best Show On WFMU!! We will talk to Andy Daly, the funny funny man behind the two-disc collection "Nine Sweaters" about what it was like working on "Semi Pro" and how hard it is being funnier than EVERYBODY ELSE ALIVE RIGHT NOW! We will also have a live mini-set from the newly-reformed Boss Hog, playing WFMU in anticipation of their triumphant show at the Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday 12/17, and their full live set on the Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T this Saturday 12/20! Plus the usual Best Show highlights!
Barnacled Tuesday, December 16th, 2008, 9am - Noon
on
Talk's Cheap with Jason Sigal
Barnacled is an avant-jazz supergroup from Providence RI, which may account for their prog/noise leanings. Barnacled's nine-member lineup includes local luminaries Alec K Redfearn on accordian, electronic mastermind Frank Difficult, and JMMJ (Jason McGill / Michael Jefferies) on alto/baritone saxophone. Bassoon, guitar, and various types of percussion will all be in the mix for Barnacled's rare NY-area appearances. Barnacled can be found Dec 15th at Don Pedro in Brooklyn, and ESP-Disk is throwing a record release party at Manhattan's Bowery Poetry Club on Dec 16th. The new Barnacled album is called "Charles," it's their first since their 2002 debut on Corleone, and it's due out on ESP-Disk later this year.
Michna Monday, December 15th, 2008, 8pm - 11pm
on
Sound and Safe with Trent
New York/Miami DJ-producer Michna is a total freak for ghetto-blasting booty bass that you hear rumbling out of low riders all across the south. He's also a true techno freak and former skateboarder, and a seriously deep video gamer as well. Shortly: his DJ sets are funny, heavy, and will make all your friends shake it. If they don't shake it, you can go ahead and stop being friends with them. His releases as Egg Foo Young, with the group Secret Frequency Crew, and most recently as Michna on the Counterflow, Touchin' Bass, Schematic, Mass Transit, and Ghostly labels traverse weird and fun worlds - check him out around town and on his latest Ghostly release, "Magic Monday," and of course on 12/15 with Trent on Sound and Safe.
Tall Firs Monday, December 15th, 2008, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Angular rock at a loping pace might be a quick way of describing Tall Firs. The trio of Dave Mies, Aaron Mullan and Ryan Sawyer say of their music: "the results are like a fine cough syrup: A confusing, bittersweet concoction laced with just enough speed to keep you feeling a bit better about the world of sickness closing in around you." Writer David Fricke described one Tall Firs live set in his Fricke's Picks column: "A gently uplifting highlight of my...weekend...a psychedelic-folk tangle of spider-leg-guitar arpeggios and hazy, bong-room singalong harmonies." They stop by WFMU to play live.
WFMU Live from the Mall Monday, December 15th, 2008, Noon - 3pm
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Liz Berg's show
Play hooky from work and loiter at the mall with WFMU! Benjamen Walker and Liz Berg join forces to kick-start the shopping season with a special 6-hour live broadcast from Jersey City's Newport Centre Mall (30 Mall Drive West, near the Pavonia/Newport PATH station). You are invited to hang out with us near Macy's as we pump out the holiday jams, interview shoppers, and hold recession-proof $5 shopping competitions. Nick the Bard will also be on hand, distributing candy canes as Scary Santa. Spend for the holidays, save the economy!
All times listed are Jersey City time, EST.
Questions? E-mail Brian or call (201) 521-1416
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