Amber Brown Vision Thursday, February 20th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
This four piece from Sayreville, NJ, has created a sound that is unique, combining a powerful rock melody with crisp, clean acoustic chords. This novel sound is fronted by pop influenced male vocals and backed by melodic female harmonies.The resulting sound is kind and sweet, yet at the same time, such a punch in the gut.
Bionic Thursday, February 20th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Members of Toronto's Bionic stop by to chat a bit before their show later that evening at Luxx with Pisser, and Friday at North 6 with The Loners. Bionic plays some kick ass rock n' roll and feature Jonathan Cummins of the Doughboys. Check in. Rock out!
Dave DeCastro Monday, February 17th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Although he's been in the background, playing with people like The Health & Happiness Show, Steve Wynn, and Marty
Wilson Piper, Dave's written a ton of great pop songs and put out a bunch of underappreciated albums. He'll be out to play a bunch of them for you today.
Don Juan Destroyer Thursday, February 13th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Don Juan Destroyer is a female fronted rock/punk outfit with amazing dual
vocals, power guitar driven punk, and a beat that will drive you wild.
This New Jersey based band will make you want to dance, sing, shake your groove thing, and dump that boy you thought was your prince charming.
John Strausbaugh Wednesday, February 12th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Intelligent Design with Kenny G
Strausbaugh is the author of "Rock Till You Drop", the infamous book that
makes the claim that rock 'n roll is a young man's game and pointedly
accuses dinosaurs like Mick Jagger for still trudging on into the new
millennium. Controversial and fiery, hear why "Colostomy Rock" is a doomed game and why rockers like Pete Townsend should've actually died before they got old.
Warren Zanes and Mia Doi Todd Monday, February 10th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
A double-header, first up with Warren Zanes. This former Del Fuego debuts as a solo artist, after a long strange trip, with a girl along the way and a near-finished PhD. His soon-to-be-released album, "Memory Girls," features invited guests like Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Billy Conway, Jerry Dale McFadden of Sixpence None the Richer, the fascinating Kenny Vaughn and a host of other folks who understood what Warren was talking about music-wise. Warren is followed by the airy-voiced Mia Doi Todd, who brings her beautifully startling, stark songs to WFMU.
Red Card Monday, February 10th, 2003, Midnight - 3am
on
Dan Mackta's show
Red Card is a post punk, three-piece band based in Brooklyn, New York. In the summer of 2001 they recorded their first self-titled CD, released on Useless Chords Records.
Embedded with indie passion, political conviction and urban frustration, Red Card's sound recalls the intensity of the Stooges, the philosophy of Gang of Four, and the sensibility of Sonic Youth.
Shackamaxon Sunday, February 9th, 2003, 3am - 6am
on
Airborn Event with Dan Bodah
Featuring the members of the Son of Earth-Flesh on Bone trio (Aaron
Rosenblum, John Shaw, and Math Krefting) with Marcia Bassett (of Double
Leopards and formerly of un). Four improvisations over an hour using
balalaika, garden weasel, harmonium, bells, coffee can, guitars, and
electronics, plus an interview with the band. Beautiful music for slowly
shifting late afternoon sun.
Andrew Ross Friday, February 7th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
World of Echo with Dave Mandl
Andrew Ross is the director of the American Studies program at NYU.
Andrew will be discussing his new book, "No-Collar: The Humane
Workplace and Its Hidden Costs" (Basic Books), an ethnographic study
of two internet workplaces at the height of the dot-com boom.
Hurry-Up Offense Thursday, February 6th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Grounded by punk rock hearts that grew up on bands like H2O, Green Day, and Social Distortion, Hurry-Up Offense has gradually distilled a variety of punk, country, and rock influences into a distinctly explosive sound. Their new album, "Donald Moore," cannot be broken down into one theme, but rather one feeling of pure energy and aggression.
Frederic Rzewski Wednesday, February 5th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Intelligent Design with Kenny G
Join Kenny G tonight from 8-9 PM as he welcomes composer Frederic Rzewski to his
show. Rzweski was a founding member of the electronic group MEV and was recently
the subject of a 7-CD set retrospective of his piano music. He'll be chatting
about his 40+ year history in the trenches of the avant garde as well as
discussing his upcoming NYC performances.
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
Airborn 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.
Gold Sparkle Brass Band Sunday, January 19th, 2003, 10pm - Midnight
on
Stochastic Hit Parade with Bethany Ryker
With Atlanta roots, the Gold Sparkle Band, led by reedist/composer Charles Waters has assembled ranks with some of New York's finest horn players and grown into a rowdy, soul-lovin' brass band. Playing originals and 'olde tyme' hymns, the GSSB raises the roof with their mix of hard-hitting funk and grooved-out chorales. Testify and shout!
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.
Repellent Thursday, January 16th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
From Brooklyn, by way of Massachusetts, comes Repellent. A mathy, guitar-based indie rock band that marries brash vocals, shoe-gazey
space-rock guitar lines, and heavy, bombastic rhythms. Described by a
listener as "a little like Elvis Costello and the Attractions. If the
Attractions were people from Polvo, the Jesus Lizard, and the Allman
Brothers or something... I don't know. It's pretty screwy, but I like it."
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.)
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!
At a Loss Thursday, January 9th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Determined to create their own atmosphere rather then dealing with
stagnant rock tenets, At A Loss offers music defined by swelling
dynamics, haunting melodies, a wall of guitars, and the occasional
mixing and matching of time signatures. Live, band members tend to
use performances as a way of dealing with going to work, going to
class, and doing other things that no 20 year old actually wants to
do. Having extensively toured the eastern sections of the United States
behind the release of two well circulated demos, the band is ready to
unleash their debut full length record "A Falling Away From" in
Spring 2003 on seminal NYC label Blackout! Records.
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"
The Ghost of Mankind Thursday, January 2nd, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
The Ghost of Mankind is a post-punk act who formed five years ago in Brooklyn. More of a holdover act than a retro act (you can't return if you never left) think more the Motors with a pinch of Discharge, than the Strokes or the Yeahs or whatever the kids listen to. Definite comparisons to Wire and an occasional "Was that Gary Numan's 'Are Friends Electric' done in the style of the Ramones?" have garnered them such fans as Steve Ignorant and Dr. Israel. They have recorded two albums of original material and continue to play live against their better judgement.
Glenn Gould's "The Solitude Trilogy" Wednesday, January 1st, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Intelligent Design with Kenny G
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
Intelligent Design with Kenny G
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.
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