Scorces Tuesday, April 15th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Texas psychedelia in the studio from the duo of Heather Murray (formerly of Ash Castles on the Ghost Coast), Christina Carter (of the group Charalambides), joined today by Marcia Bassett of Brooklyn's Double Leopards. As Scorces, Heather and Christina trade cosmic tones with spacious, soaring, wordless vocals, electric stringed instruments, and hushed feedback.
Nine Nine Nine Friday, April 11th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
One of the original '77 British punk bands, 999, plays LIVE in the studio. In these days of retro punk soundalike bands, it will be exciting to be able to experience the real thing! See them live that night at the Village Underground, or on Sunday the 13th at Maxwells!
The Lawn Darts + Disband Thursday, April 10th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
The Lawn Darts are a power-pop/punk rock band from NJ. Often compared to Big Drill Car, Cheap Trick, and Black Flag, their stage show enthralls audiences from Colorado to Connecticut and all points in between. North Carolina's Disband has been described as a worthy contender for the throne of Braid or an angrier version of Superchunk. Their wall of indie rock sound will finally be getting the presentation it deserves on their upcoming full-length and they'll be previewing plenty of new material in preparation for a week of shows in the tri-state area.
Jackie O M.F. Tuesday, April 8th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
The band-who-cannot-be-named (on radio, anyway) have grown over the years into a unit of over 20 rotating members from locales like Baltimore, Portland, and right here in NYC. They project -- via guitars, loops, saxophones, turntables and more -- a sound equivalent of a Harry Smith film: a chaotic, beautiful tapestry of many things including space rock, free jazz, and true American folk. After the band plays, Jackie O's Tom Greenwood sits down with Brian to unravel the mystery and play music from the band's U-Sound label archives.
Bettie Serveert Monday, April 7th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
Scott Williams's show
You remember them, yes? Their debut "Palomine" was the Velvety Dutch soundtrack to your early 90s college years. They've got a new record, a U.S. tour happening as we speak; and we heartily welcome them back for a 2nd appearance on the show!
John Hollenbeck's Claudia Quintet Monday, April 7th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Their last appearance was several years ago but they're still a personal favorite of Irene's. Howard Reich of The Chicago Tribune says "Innovative jazz does not have to be harsh, angry, loud, shrill or grating; it can be delicate, witty, ethereal and radiantly lyric, as the Claudia Quintet [points] out... The band [revels] in unusual harmony, unorthodox instrumentation and unconventional structure, but the music [addresses] the ear gently."
The Bad Plus Wednesday, April 2nd, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
The members of the Bad Plus combine keen wit and dynamic musical contrasts in what's been called "the loudest piano trio ever." Drawing inspiration from the worlds of dance, pop, and
rock, the band gracefully avoid the stigma of "fusion" by reconfiguring their influences in a jazz idiom all their own.
Their new album features original compositions and "deconstructions" of "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Heart of Glass," and Aphex Twin's "Flim." See them at Joe's Pub the night of their WFMU debut.
Kill Henry Sugar Monday, March 31st, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
The New York-based band has brand-spanking-new album of catchy songs called, "Sell This Place," and features the talented Erik Della Penna and Dean Sharenow, who have on occasion been known to whore themselves out for various purposes to help out some top-notch artists like Tiny Tim, Natalie Merchant, and Joan Osborne. Kill Henry Sugar's own music couldn't be more different than the above-mentioned artists however. Erik is also a compatriot of Dave Decastro, both having spend time in The Health and Happiness Show.
Tom Clark & the High Action Boys + Visqueen Monday, March 31st, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Longtime New York faves Tom Clark & the High Action Boys cross into Jersey with their high-octane roots-rockin', finger-poppin' tunes that have made fans out of Dion, Lenny Kaye and many other regular rock-and-roll folks. Also, Visqueen's Rachel Flotard will stop by to sing some songs and give us the lowdown on her new band from Seattle that she has formed with Kim from the Fastbacks!
Holly Golightly Friday, March 28th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
This mesmerizing singer has taken the 60s sound of Thee Headcoatees, the spare blues of Dan Melchior, and the
garage soul of the Greenhornes and made it all her own. She appears live this Friday on the Cherry Blossom Clinic, backed up by Bruce Brand of Thee Headcoats and Jack and Eric from the Greenhornes.Tune in and listen, then go see her live that night at Maxwells.
Doom Tree Thursday, March 27th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Featuring members of Samhain, The Undead, Chyna, Mourning Noise, and Rosemary's Babies. Doom Tree is the newest musical venture of one of our favorite punks Steve Zing. They are reminiscent of early Misfits and the Damned.
Steve fills in for Meredith with guest Joel Katz, producer of "Strange Fruit" Wednesday, March 26th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Steve Krinsky's show
"Strange Fruit" is a film about the powerful
anti-lynching song and will be broadcast on PBS stations
around the country on Tuesday, April 8; the day after Billie Holiday's birthday. The hour-long documentary tells the story of the Jewish schoolteacher from NYC who wrote the song and the black jazz singer who made it famous. Steve and Joel will discuss the fascinating history behind it and will play a number of versions of "Strange Fruit" as well as parts of the original soundtrack, written and performed by Don Byron.
Joseph Lanza Wednesday, March 26th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Irwin's show
Author Joseph Lanza appears on Irwin's show to discuss his new book "Russ Columbo and the Crooner Mystique," published by Feral House. The dashing, romantic Columbo, virtually forgotten for the last half-century, was as popular as Bing Crosby in the early 1930s and considered a heart-throb on a par with Rudolph Valentino. But at age 26, Columbo was shot and killed by his best friend in a freak accident, ending one of the most promising careers in music and film. Lanza will discuss the 1930s crooning vogue and
Columbo's place in history, as well as feature his recordings.
Tetuzi Akiyama and Toshimaru Nakamura Wednesday, March 26th, 2003, 2am - 6am
on
Janitor From Mars with R. Lim
Since 1998, Toshimaru Nakamura and Tetuzi Akiyama have hosted a monthly concert series in Tokyo, now known as "Meeting at Off Site." Although it bears a modest name, this series has become an international workshop for
practitioners of the beautifully subdued, organic style of playing known to some as electroacoustic improvisation. Despite their long history together, this exclusive broadcast is perhaps the first time these two have performed as a duo in public.
Steve James and Kevin McMahon Monday, March 24th, 2003, 6pm - 7pm
on
The Speakeasy with Dorian
The director of the highly acclaimed HOOP DREAMS, discusses his new film, "STEVIE" (which will be playing at the Film Forum in Manhattan starting March 28) and the world of documentary filmmaking in general. Also, Director Kevin McMahon, whose feature-length documentary MCLUHAN's WAKE will air on the Sundance Channel premiering that night, March 24 at 9:00pm.
Mystery Girls Monday, March 24th, 2003, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Roaring out of Green Bay, Wisconsin, these raging teens will bring their bratwurst-fueled midwestern garage punk to New York City for the first time ever, kicking it off with a stop at WFMU! Likely to be the most exciting new band you hear all year ... it'll be like the Strokes never happened!
The Folk Implosion Friday, March 21st, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
The Cherry Blossom Clinic celebrates the return of Spring with the resurrection of the Folk Implosion! After a 4-year hiatus, Lou Barlow is bringing back this legendary lo-fi group with his new band (sans John Davis) featuring Sebadoh drummer Russ Pollard and Alaska guitarist Imaad Wasif. Their latest album, just released on Domino USA, is appropriately titled "The New Folk Implosion."
TV Smith Thursday, March 20th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
The one, the only ADVERTS front man, TV SMITH will hop aboard Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine on Thursday March 20th to perform an acoustic set, have a chat, and spin some records. Tune in to witness the legendary punk rocker -- still in his prime! His area shows are at Maxwell's that night, Tribeca on the 22nd, and Manitoba's on the 24th.
Matthew Barney Monday, March 17th, 2003, 6pm - 7pm
on
The Speakeasy with Dorian
Multimedia artist Matthew Barney, whose Cremaster Cycle films and works are being exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in a giant retrospective, will talk about his work and influences.
Hoof and Mouth Sinfonia Sunday, March 16th, 2003, 7pm - Midnight
on
Marathon Finale
The Sinfonia returns for its 3rd straight year, allowing your fave WFMU DJs to take the leap from behind the mixer to ON THE MIC! Past performances have seen Hova channelling Os Mutantes, Pseu Braun totally reinventing the teen pop tart phenom, Ken speaking in tongues behind a bunny mask, and more good time bonhomie than the American Idol Reunion Tour! Considering the massive list of DJs already signed on for a song, we expect some truly jawdropping moments this year. Yes, the webcam will be there...
Marc Gartman Band Sunday, March 2nd, 2003, 3am - 6am
on
Airborne Event with Dan Bodah
Tune in to hear wistful tunes about lonesome nights and desperate barroom love affairs -- gorgeous, melancholic tunes from hep cats wearing cowboy hats. Featuring Marc Gartman (guitar and voice), Jon DeRosa (bass and voice), Mike Pride (drums) and Gerald Menke (pedal steel). The guest set will begin right at 3 AM, so don't be late!
Choexperiment + Chicken Legs Weaver Thursday, February 27th, 2003, 11pm - 2am
on
Pat Duncan's show
Choexperiment is best described as Avant/Punk/Metal. Some would say a cross between Mr. Bungle, The Dead Kennedys, and early Devo. Chicken Legs Weaver fill the gap between Johnny Dowd and Jon Spencer, mixing in the passion to testify with a portion of voodoo. They'll deliver a blistering set of nu-blues that will take you down to the river.
Mike Allred Tuesday, February 25th, 2003, 8pm - 11pm
on
The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling
Comic book genius Mike Allred (Madman, The Atomics, X-Force, X-Statix) will be Tom's special guest! Tune in and get a listen at the man who is the sole link between Jack Kirby and Dan Clowes! Also, the winner of the Best Show Art Contest will be announced, and people can call in to suggest stupid things that Tom will do for pledges during the upcoming WFMU Marathon.
The Last Town Chorus Monday, February 24th, 2003, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Lovely moodiness for a winter's afternoon. Megan Hickey and Nat Guy pair up on a debut CD that is simply gorgeous. As they describe it, "After several months of slow-burning hours over old instruments, effects pedals, and scrap piles of
Megan's lyrics, the sound clicked... The Last Town Chorus lives in Brooklyn, New York and feels canals, flight patterns, subway rumbles and riverbeds."
"Horns and Halos" Friday, February 21st, 2003, 6pm - 7pm
on
Aerial View with Chris T.
Tune in for a special interview with the people behind the independent documentary "Horns and Halos". The film examines the rise and fall of "Fortunate Son", the first published biography of George W. Bush. At the time of its recall, the book was #8 on amazon.com's best-seller list, no doubt due to its widely-publicized allegations that Bush had been arrested for cocaine possession in 1972. "Fortunate Son" author, J. H. Hatfield, killed himself after immense negative pressure from Bush's protectors. Michael Galinsky, Suki Hawley, and Sander Hicks of Soft Skull Press will discuss the genesis of the project and unravel details of this bizarre story.
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
Kenny G's show
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.
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