Chris Butler and the Cranks Wednesday, February 5th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
The mostly studio-bound, hermit songwriter Butler, long ago of Tin Huey and The Waitresses, was a 1997 Guinness Book inductee for the 69-minute long "Devil Glitch," certified as the "World's Longest Pop Song." Making his performing debut on WFMU, Butler and company will present tunes from his albums "I Feel A Bit Normal" and "Easy Life." They'll also perform big chunks from "The Museum of Me," a recent collection of original songs captured on such bygone sound relics as wire recorders, wax cylinders, and antique tape machines.
Fushitsusha, part one
Wednesday, February 5th, 2003, 2am - 6am
on
Janitor From Mars with R. Lim
In November of 2002, New York audiences were treated to an evening of
concerts from Fushitsusha, Tokyo's sui generis exemplars of rock's outer
limits. Over the course of two sets at Tonic, Keiji Haino and Yasushi
Ozawa demonstrated their total command over the mystic and sublime,
ranging from meditative percussion and bass duets to psychedelic guitar
mayhem. The Janitor From Mars is honored to present the complete concert
in two weekly installments, as recorded especially for WFMU.
Enos Slaughter
Sunday, February 2nd, 2003, 3am - 6am
on
Airborne Event with Dan Bodah
Enos Slaughter is David Shuford (of No-neck Blues Band and Suntanama),
Marc Orleans (Sunburned Hand of the Man) and Carter Thornton (IZITITIZ).
Tune in for two mind-melting improvisations for guitars and oud that will
turn you upside down and shake the change from your pockets. On the new improved Airborn Event.
Mototeru Takagi retrospective
Wednesday, January 29th, 2003, 2am - 6am
on
Janitor From Mars with R. Lim
On December 10, 2002, the free jazz vanguard lost another of its leading
lights when saxophonist Mototeru Takagi passed away. As part of the first nucleus of free practitioners in Japan in the sixties, Takagi brought an
impassioned blend of lyricism and abstraction to his encounters with his
generation's finest improvisors. Join R. Lim as he hosts a special retrospective in honor of this underappreciated player.
Terry Adams of NRBQ
Saturday, January 25th, 2003, 7pm - 9pm
on
Bob Brainen's show
Bob and Terry be talking about the NRBQ TV special: "Breakfast with the Arts: Hidden Treasures of Rock'n'Roll: NRBQ" that's running Sunday morning at 8:00 on the A&E Channel on Jan. 26. They'll also cover other Q news, such as the forthcoming U.S. NRBQ tribute CD, and the new animated show "It's the Pitts" from former Simpson's exec-producer (and major NRBQ supporter) Mike Scully, with theme music by NRBQ. Terry will also do some playing and dj-ing.
The Piranhas Friday, January 24th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
These Piranhas will shred your ears off! They are ca-razee!!
Think a sick blend of Teenage Jesus, Saccharine Trust, Electric Eels, early Black Flag, and the Birthday Party. Will guitarist Ian get drunk enough
during the session to take his clothes off like he usually does? You'll
have to listen to find out.
Thomas Truax
Monday, January 20th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Just back from his smash UK 'Sister Spinster' tour, where Brits went absolutely nuts over his wildly imaginative music and self made instruments, Thomas Truax brings his musical wonders, like the Dr. Seussian Hornicator and newest mechanical rhythm contraption Sister Spinster, to WFMU. His highly anticipated full length CD "Full Moon Over Wowtown" will be released on Psycho Teddy Records in January.
Closet Case
Friday, January 17th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
You loved them in the Special Moments, the Low Down Dirty Dawgs, Fly Ashtray, and God Is My Co-pilot -- now members of those bands
have teamed up in Closet Case! You've gotta hear what they're doing now... they call to mind outrageous-era Kim Fowley, Richard Hell, Human Switchboard, Couch Flambeau, and the Icky Boyfriends.
Author Gerard Malanga
Wednesday, January 15th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Kenny G's Hour of Pain
Kenny G welcomes author Gerard Malanga to his show. Malanga will be discussing his new book "Archiving Andy Warhol", playing audio archival rarities from the Warhol Factory years, as well as presenting a new disc he's working on featuring one-time Velvet Underground associate Angus MacLise.
Lefteris Bournias
Sunday, January 12th, 2003, 8pm - 10pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Live Brass Band music from Greek Macedonia via NYC with acclaimed Greek clarinetist Lefteris Bournias and members of the Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band. (Lefteris and the Zlatne Uste Band will be featured along with many other European roots bands at the Zlatne's annual "Golden Festival" January 17 at Hungarian House on the upper East Side and Jan 18 at Good Shepherd School in upper Manhattan.)
People Like Us and Irene Moon
Sunday, January 12th, 2003, 5pm - 7pm
on
Nickel and Dime Radio with $mall ¢hange
This week on Nickel and Dime radio we're happy to have both People
Like Us and Irene Moon invade the airwaves. The UK's People Like Us
(aka Vicki Bennett) has been a long time favorite of FMU's with her
audio cut-ups of oldball music, spoken word, and sound effects that's
equal parts crack and laughing gas. Based out of Atlanta, Irene Moon's 'learning experiences' combine sound collage and surreal (but quite real) science. Who says you can't trip and learn? Who knows what these audio terrorists will do together?
Blackouts Friday, January 10th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
These four fellows from the cornfields of Champaign, Illinois, will have you thinking of great American guitar rock/power pop bands like the Byrds, Real Kids, Syndicate of Sound, and Flaming Groovies!
Listener Petey's 12th Birthday! Tuesday, January 7th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling
Tom is throwing an on-air birthday party for eleven year-old FMU
super-caller Petey! That's right, the young guy is turning twelve, so
join him and a calvacade of special guests as Petey eats too much cake
and ice cream, sings his songs, and takes your calls! It's a once in a
lifetime opportunity, so be there, clown!
Dan Melchior Monday, January 6th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Tune in to hear one of the most unique artists today exploring American
roots and blues music. Dan has made two previous trips to WFMU, first as
lead guitarist and duet partner with Holly Golightly, the second, leading
his garage raveup combo, the Broke Revue. This time, Melchior gets down and dirty with material from his latest record, "This Is Not The Medway Sound"
Glenn Gould's "The Solitude Trilogy"
Wednesday, January 1st, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Kenny G's Hour of Pain
Join Kenny G on New Year's Day night for a full-length airing of Glenn
Gould's rarely heard epic radio work "The Solitude Triolgy". Recorded in
the late 60s and early 70s for the CBC, these pieces combine drama,
documentary, and music into a new form of radio art that Gould called
"contrapuntal documentaries." The 3 segments -- "The Idea of North," "The
Latecomers," and "The Quiet in the Land" -- will provide the perfect
soundscape for nursing hangovers and welcoming in the New Year.
Cunningham, Crigler, and Hill
Monday, December 30th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
This trio performed in its infancy on Irene's program two years ago and is
about to release its debut. The ensemble features singer-songwriter
Timothy Hill (who is an integral part of David Hykes Harmonic Choir),
Jason Crigler of Goats in Trees (fresh from a stint with Linda
Thompson's touring band), and guitarist Chris Cunningham (one of the
greatest and most humble players Irene know of), some amazing harmonies, and Michelle Kinney will be joining in on cello.
Billy Guy
Friday, December 27th, 2002, 7pm - 8pm
on
Downtown Soulville with Mr. Fine Wine
A tribute to the brilliant singer and comedian Billy Guy--who passed away in November--featuring lesser-known Coasters records that he sang lead on; rare solo 45s, like some of his funky stuff for New Jersey's All Platinum label; nightclub comedy, including the funniest joke Mr. Fine Wine has ever heard; and maybe even excerpts from his notorious two-lp sitting-around-and-talking-with-four-drag-queens extravaganza "Call Me
Miss-ter." A full hour of Billy Guy!
The Gowanus Canal Boys
Friday, December 27th, 2002, 6pm - 7pm
on
Aerial View with Chris T.
In what has become an FMU holiday tradition, Chris T. once again presents
a Gowanus Canal Christmas. The boys will drop down the chimney to the
Love Room, and Chris will attempt to shut his piehole for the duration. That's one solid hour of leftover eggnog, half-eaten fruitcake, and the Gowanus Canal Boys performing some holiday chestnuts.
Erik Satie's "Vexations"
Wednesday, December 25th, 2002, 8pm - 11pm
on
Kenny G's Hour of Pain
Join Kenny G on Christmas night for a special 3-hour rendition of Erik
Satie's "Vexations". A piano piece that's only a few minutes long, it was
written to be performed 840 times and generally lasts about 28 hours when performed in its entiretly. Kenny G will make extensive use of the
"repeat" function on the CD player for the entirety of his show.
Wanda Jackson 5
Friday, December 20th, 2002, 6pm - 7pm
on
Aerial View with Chris T.
In an ongoing holiday tradition, Chris T. shuts up and makes way for live
music. Tonight, his special guests will be New York City rockabilly standard-bearers The Wanda Jackson 5. They'll perform all your favorites and a few Christmas numbers as well. So roast your dang chestnuts and nog some eggs too, Aerial View's gonna rock away all your Christmas Blues! NOTE: The Wanda Jackson 5 does not contain the actual Wanda Jackson!
The Jaywalkers Thursday, December 19th, 2002, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
The Jaywalkers are a tight, fast, grungy punk band from central New Jersey with influences ranging from Nofx and Nirvana to the Ramones and the Dead Kennedys.
Singing Starlets on Gender Bias (with guest DJ Monica)
Wednesday, December 18th, 2002, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
A glamour-packed hour of singing film and television starlets from the
20's through the 70's, all of whom are better known for their work in
front of the camera than behind the mic. With stars in their eyes and
songs in their hearts, the list of lilting lovelies includes Ava
Gardner, Elke Sommer, Pier Angeli, Rhonda Fleming, Joey Heatherton,
Raquel Welch, Yvonne DeCarlo, Sophia Loren, Mamie Van Doren and many
more!
Koonda Holaa and the Beetchees, (r), and Sikhara Tuesday, December 17th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Join Brian as he welcomes some of the roster from the Radon
Studio label, which has been emitting diverse, unusual and downright twisted
sounds for the last few years from its west coast base. On the bill: the world-travelling-and-endlessly-unsettled
Sikhara, multi-media sound stylist Koonda Holaa and the Beetchees, and the
ambient soundscapes of (R), also known as Fabrizio Palumbo of mysterious
Italian cult-rockers Larsen. Experimental, psychedelic, industrial; it seems
that record stores just don't know what genre bin to put these recordings
into, and that's why we like 'em.
2002: A Live Music Odyssey
Monday, December 16th, 2002, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Another year of incredible live performances on the Three Chord Monte is
winding to a close, and that means it's time to relive the magic from WFMU's
Studio B. If you are among the many people who don't listen to this show,
tune in to hear some highlights you missed from 2002 with live numbers from Palomar, the Mooney Suzuki, the Greenhornes, Flaming Sideburns, Cherry Valence, Luna, Soledad Brothers, Orange Peels, Slumber Party, and many more. Well, not many more, but some more.
The Styrenes Sunday, December 15th, 2002, Midnight - 3am
on
Mike L.'s show
Their appearance at WFMU's benefit concert this Fall was one of the more talked-about live events in recent memory. If you missed it, here's your chance to catch a live set from these rock & roll legends, who were key players in the early 70s DIY art scene, alongside notables like the Mirrors, Electric Eels, and Pere Ubu.
Mark Weinstein
Saturday, December 14th, 2002, 7pm - 9pm
on
Bob Brainen's show
Bob Brainen welcomes co-DJ, flutist Mark Weinstein, who plays Jazz
within a variety of world music traditions. His newly released CD, "Shifra Tanzt," adds a Jewish dimension to his Afro-Carribean, Brazilian, and post-bebop recordings. We'll be listening to some of the other jazz flute greats as well.
Elf Power Friday, December 13th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
This Georgia combo has been playing beautiful pop songs calling to mind such greats as Badfinger, Dream Syndicate, Hypnolovewheel and Yo La Tengo for a few years now and its an honor to have them grace the WFMU studios with their witty lovely music. Check them out live on the Cherry Blossom Clinic.
Erica Smith
Monday, December 9th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Her name may be unfamiliar but she has a beautiful, clear voice firmly rooted in traditional English and American folk music. Erica has a new album called "Friend or Foe," which features lovely renditions of a few folk standards, as well as some of her fine originals and she'll hopefully be performing some songs from it.
Virginia Dare (hosted by Brian Turner filling in for Laura Cantrell)
Saturday, December 7th, 2002, Noon - 3pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Maybe the only country band ever to cover X-Ray Spex, San Francisco's
Virginia Dare are the trio of Mary O'Neill, Brad Johnson and famed
producer and ex-Pell Mell member Greg Freeman. With bass, electric guitar,
and autoharp, the band (which rarely appears in New York) uses minimal
means to create a gorgeous, reverb-soaked world of sound around Mary's
fabulous and heart-breaking alto croon. Virgina Dare pre-dated the entire
"No Depression" scene by several years, and are thankfully still around
these days to bring us their wonderful music.
Douglas Flieshut of Language Removal Services Friday, December 6th, 2002, 8pm - 11pm
on
World of Echo with Dave Mandl
Dave's guest live in the studio will be Douglas Flieshut of the California based sound-surgery group Language Removal Services. You can listen from the safety of your own home between the hours of 8 and 11 p.m.
Electric Eel Shock Friday, December 6th, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Oh man, these crazee Japanese punk bands can't stay away from the Cherry Blossom Clinic! These guys will knock you out with their hardrockin sound that will remind you of the MC5, Sonic's Rendezvous Band, Sir Lord Baltimore, Motorhead and, yes, Thin Lizzy!
Jerry Only of the Misfits Thursday, December 5th, 2002, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Tune in to hear Jerry Only of The Misfits and friends, who will be guests of Pat Duncan for an interview, giveaways, and a preview of the upcoming "Misfits Project 1950" CD. For more info check out www.misfits.com
Ron House
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2002, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
No relation to the actor from Airplane 2: The Sequel, Escape From New
York, and Modern Problems, and not connected to Ron's House of Rocks in
Modesto California. No, this is the one and only Ron House of Columbus,
Ohio, and his resume includes some of the finest bands that have trodden
on American soil: Great Plains, the Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments to
name a couple. He's got a very fine new record called Obsessed, and he
brings his excellent songs to WFMU's studios today, joined by Jerry Dannemiller and Ted Hattemer from Moviola, plus Slave Apartments guitarist Bob Petric.
All times listed are Jersey City time, EDT.
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