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show #55

2006-06-14T19:22:00.000-05:00

i'm back so you can fuck off if you dont like it. Time for beer. Enjoy the show. Subsribe through itunes

Show # 54

2006-03-04T11:07:00.000-05:00

welcome back kids. Hope you enjoy the show. just to let you know I may be handing over the reins to mrs. v in the near future while I develop a new show that I am working on, although nothing is finalized yet.
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Tempernoi Kill Me
Hashbrown Cooper
TX/RX Rearrange
Idiot Box Untitled
Bahnof Through the Eyes of Ruby
The Ashbury Storm

Featured Artist Of The Day
Six Eyes Lost Century Noise

Show #53

2006-02-20T11:41:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the greatest music podcast on the planet. A big shout out to Leonid Paramonov for his donation, rock on dude. A a huge thank you to kyouradio.com for putting us in the lineup. Enjoy the show kids.
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The Cool Waters Band they Cant Take It
20 Minute Loop Ambassadors
Natalie Valentine Where the Wind Blows
Black Lab See The Sun
Atomic Angel Dont Throw Your Life Away
Bipolar As I Bleed

Featured Artist of the Day
Castles In Spain Again
The San Francisco Bay Guardian describes the music as "Bombay Zeppelin" "Imagine Jimmy Page and Robert Plant riding through the desert, kicking up dust and camel shit at some Cairo bazaar, where Chrissie Hynde is sitting in with Jane's Addiction, playing Black Sabbath and middle-eastern folk music. Recently Castles In Spain released their fourth full-length record entitled "Again."

Show #52

2006-02-12T14:03:00.000-05:00

Was up bitches? Welcome back to another show in another time in another place. Whatever the fuck that means.

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Ammp Ironman
The Beeps Tell Me
Doorway 27 Blend
Ava, Wait Diamon in the Bluff
Judy Collings Tread Carefully
Elmosexwhistle Carbon Heart Jailbreak

Featured Artist of the day
Karisa Nowak Hard Times and Heartbreaks
"Hard Times and Heartaches"

As a result of some very enthusiastic reviews from GarageBand.com members, "Hard Times and Heartaches" hit the acoustic chart at #12. The following are some of the awards received:
Best Female Vocals and Lyrics Overall
Best Guitars Best Production, Best Mood, Most Original, Feel Good Track, and Best Melody in Acoustic.
"About The New Album "

Karisa’s new album “You Don’t Know Jack” is now available. On the disc, Karisa redefines herself and delivers an impressive performance as both a singer and a songwriter. Co-producer Joe Spann brings a wide variety of musical experience to the project. The multi-instrumentalist performed the music on the album and co-wrote some of the tunes.

Show #51

2006-01-31T18:53:00.000-05:00

Welcome all to my little part of the planet. Sorry to all my regular listeners for taking so long in between shows. I've been busy trying to make money. Enjoy the show kids.
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Bless the Broken Karma
Carl Zim Sleep Walkers
Univesal Hall Pass Dragonfly
Lemmings Evolution
Derek James Free Love
New Leaf Magic Carpet

Featured Artist of the Day
Truth For Leo 3 Days Since
Years of experience in the music business have brought the members of Truth For Leo together to form Austin’s newest, most exciting acoustic-rock band. The band has combined the essential elements - catchy melodies, a dark mystique and an exhilarating live show - of today’s and yesterday’s greatest bands to form a sound that Trent Brough, singer and guitarist, said is needed in the Central Texas area. “Our intent is to take the strongest characteristics of the bands we love, the things that make them great, and combine all of that into our band.” Brough said. “I think doing that, along with adding some new ideas, has made us stand out among a lot of Austin bands, and will allow us to go even further.” Brough, Ryan Coggin (guitar) and Buck Lisles (bass), all three former members of Austin rock band Mantic, combined in early 2004 with Matt Adrian (guitar) and Michael Kelton (drums) to form Truth For Leo. Kelton, an Austin native whose father plays bass for texas legends Johnny Dee & The Rocket 88's, said he expects Truth For Leo's high-energy live performances to make a mark on the Texas music scene. “When we get together on stage, we can’t be stopped,” Kelton said. “We’ve put together a great band with a great live show and album that will hopefully fill a void that’s missing among the hundreds of bands in the area.” The band has spent time in both Nashville and Austin writing and recording songs for an upcoming full-length album. In the meantime, they have opened for national acts such as Dishwalla, Edgewater, Dan Dyer, Pushmonkey and Vallejo. “So far, we’ve had an amazing run with this band,” said Brough. “We took everything we’ve learned from our experiences in former bands, and have used that to make Truth For Leo something that I think will have a positive impact on us and our fans."

Show #50

2006-01-16T08:32:00.000-05:00

What the fuck? I made all the way to 50, well that is longer than i'm going to live so enjoy it while it lasts kids.
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Aimee Mann Lost In space
Blow Up Hollywood NDE
Crystal Beers Something About You
John Wesley Your Round
Randy Coleman Stellium
Robin Tymm My Way Home
Featured Artist of the Day
Vienna Teng Harbor
By the time San Francisco-based singer/songwriter/pianist Vienna Teng quit her full-time software engineering job at Cisco Systems in the summer of 2002, she had signed with independent label Virt Records and was preparing for her debut release, Waking Hour. Just a few short months later, she was featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition, made her network television debut on the Late show with David Letterman, and was followed around by a camera crew from CNN for a prime-time profile. She was soon opening for artists such as Shawn Colvin & Joan Osborne and had her song, "The Tower," used in the NBC prime-time series "Ed." Her days are now filled with interviews and sold-out performances. Needless to say, it has been an abrupt shift from her cubicle days.

But in truth, the jump from code warrior to full-time musician had been a long time coming. Vienna began taking piano lessons at age 5, studying classical composers like Bach and Chopin. Far from being pressured into studying music, however, Vienna asked for piano lessons on her own. While she delved fully into classical works, leading her to even take on the name of Vienna after the Austrian city of composers, she was drawn more to the act of improvisation, and in expressing the ideas that were emerging in her own imagination. She wrote her first song at age 6, and had an album’s worth of instrumentals composed by age 16.

The evolution from hobby to full-time job happened gradually, as an appreciative audience began forming around the music she created while attending Stanford University, where she graduated in 2000 with a degree in Computer Science. "I realized how much my songs could affect people - that they had some value. People wanted to hear them and wanted to make them a part of their lives." Her first "concerts" were impromptu events, consisting of curious students gathering around the dorm lounge piano as she played and sang. They started to recognize her songs - and to request them. Bootleg tapes and MP3s of rough recordings circulated around campus. People started asking when the CD was coming out, which led Vienna to record Waking Hour when she wasn’t attending class or studying.

With her graceful melodies and evocative lyrics, Vienna, 26, has garnered critical acclaim and a rapidly growing legion of fans throughout the world. Vienna returned in 2004 with her stunning sophomore release, Warm Strangers. The album is a diverse collection of lush, melodic songs, incorporating Vienna's classical background and folk sensibilities within a contemporary pop framework. The album was produced by David Henry (REM, Cowboy Junkies, Josh Rouse) and mixed by Roger Moutenot (Guster, Joseph Arthur). Whereas Waking Hour, written during the high school and college years, was mostly autobiographical, Warm Strangers marks Vienna's bold leap into fiction. Orchestral and acoustic landscapes, using everything from string quartets to slide guitars, provide an inviting sonic backdrop for her short stories of love, death, struggle and hope. In describing Warm Strangers, Vienna notes, "We pass through each other's lives so briefly that it's easy to think of the people around us as mere objects, cold and removed. Writing songs is my way of breathing warmth into them. Attempting to tell their stories, however fictitious the results, reminds me of our common humanity."

2004 highlights include: performances on the CBS Early Show, NPR Weekend Edition, & The Wayne Brady Show; having Warm Strangers land on 3 Billboard album charts and rise as high as #2 on Amazon.com's Best-Seller List; and opening for such artists as Joan Baez, Patty Griffin, & the Indigo Girls.

Show #49

2005-12-30T15:05:00.000-05:00

Blah, blah, blah!!!
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Third Hill My Asylum
The Architects Dear Life
The Day I Snapped Best Of Times
Pillar Of Autumn New Beginning
Better Luck Next Time Motionless
Slim Void Goodbye

Featured Artist of the day
Smack Pimp Livin
Smack is a former Strip club DJ from Chicago. He came to LA with $400 in his pocket and a small recorder he used to lay down his song ideas. One year to the day later, on July 12 of 2003, he got to film a small part in the movie First Daughter, with Katie Holmes and Michael Keaton, performing a song he wrote for the film. He has since had several more tracks placed in motion pictures, has recorded Kool & The Gang for their new album due out in 2006, and has a solo album of music due out at iTunes.com early next year. Look for him in the LA area soon, singing lead in a band he recently joined called Big Box Baby.

Show #48 I'M BACK

2005-12-17T11:47:00.000-05:00

I'm sure a lot of people hate it but I am back. Enjoy the show.
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Julie Collings Simple Things
A Thousand Daze Now is Memeory
Pinewood Derby Uncross Your Eyes
Mavis Drive Hold On
The Mad Note Sharee
Alive and Living White and Cold
Featured Artist of the Day
Randy Coleman Goodbye Renee
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Randy Coleman Bio It’s the year 2005, and with it brings one of the most compelling albums in recent history. The debut solo-effort from singer-songwriter Randy Coleman titled “Last Salutation” captures the history of a life that is continually being written and re-written. And so the story goes: Randy Coleman almost never came to be. While his mother, Jean, was shooting a television show in Mexico, and coincidentally pregnant with Randy, she was accidentally injured during filming and began to lose her unborn child. Going against Mexican federal law, she refused to terminate the pregnancy. And with that, she saved Randy’s life. Growing up in the Coleman house the family bonded through an unbridled passion and love of music. Dad was a melody man and Mom, a lover of lyrics. On any given day, you would hear such great and diverse artists such as Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Willie Nelson, and John Denver. Thus began the education of Randy Coleman. In a home filled with an endless stream of amazing music Randy recognized, at a very young age, a great song when he heard it. It moved him; it breathed life into his soul, and before he even knew it was obvious where he was headed. One of the many turning points in Randy’s life came at the age of 13 when his parents divorced. His life being suddenly shaken, Randy sought and found an outlet in the drums, albeit briefly. Being true to his Aries nature, he quickly realized he needed to be out in front. So he picked up a guitar and his therapy began. Armed with nothing more than a second-hand acoustic guitar, a Beatles songbook, and unrelenting ambition, Randy practiced and learned every song in that book. As Randy states,”Looking back, it really helped me get through a very tough and confusing time in my life. Whenever I’m asked how I learned how to play, I tell them 2 guys from Liverpool, John and Paul, taught me.” Turning point number 2 came from the speakers of his sisters’ stereo. While blasting Queen’s epic “News of the World” record, Randy’s ears were assaulted with the unheard of vocals of Freddie Mercury and virtuoso guitar playing of Brian May. The songs weren’t bad either. From that point, it was game on! Randy immediately immersed himself in the music of Led Zeppelin, The Beach Boys, CCR, and Cheap Trick, (“Robin Zander, the most underrated singer in rock-n-roll”, Randy has said.) With his interest in such diverse artists driving him forward, he happened upon the poetic lyrics and the hi-lonesome sound of Hank Williams. “Hank is one of the few artists I can listen to anytime, no matter what mood I’m in. His voice and lyrics were so pure; you could hear the heartbreak, the struggle, the resolve of his life in every word he sang.” One more step toward defining who Randy Coleman would eventually become. In school, Randy was the kid who was good at just about everything that had nothing to do with school itself. Randy got the bug to follow in his fathers’, Dabney Coleman’s, footsteps and study acting. True to form, Randy jumped in head first, quickly earning a MFA from Cal Arts. Ironically, this marked another turning point in his career as a singer/songwriter. “Cal Arts is where I found my voice”. Immediately after graduation, Randy formed the critically acclaimed, Zoo Story, and shortly thereafter, signed a record deal with the independent label, Vagrant Records. From there, the record was picked up by a Universal Music Group offshoot label called 333. Sounds great, but here’s the downside: as has happened countless times in the music business, 333 shuts its doors and Zoo Story is left without a home for their music. But the upside was he got his 1st taste of the big time, of signing a deal, making a record, blah, blah, blah. And, one of the songs on the record, “Star” was featured in the Kevin Costner film, Dragonfly. Soon after, the band went their separate ways. Discouraged yet driven, Randy decided to continue writing and gigging as a solo artist, enlisting Zoo Story guitar player, Carlos Rivera, to help him realize his destiny. He signed with legendary manager Doc McGhee, (Kiss-BonJovi-Motley Crue, Bob Schneider, etc.) and met Skid Row guitarist Snake Sabo. It was suggested that Randy and Snake should work together on some of Randy’s music and see what happens. According to Snake, it wasn’t work at all. “Working with Randy was the easiest project I have ever been a part of. Every song he played, I loved. When we got in the studio, my job was to basically just press the record button and stop buttons. That’s pretty much all the work the songs needed”. Together they recorded an acoustic CD titled “The Snake Sessions” which got the ball rolling for Randy. From there, the CD fell in the hands of producer/songwriter Guy Erez who quickly came on board to produce Randy’s first solo effort entitled, “Last Salutation”. Utilizing all of his influences yet somehow making them his own, Randy manages to defy convention through sweeping melodies and soaring choruses, constantly avoiding the obvious, taking the listener down a road less traveled. “Last Salutation” is a statement from a unique and original artist who continually defines and redefines himself in the face of the cookie-cutter mentality that defines the present day music business. Last Salutation is the 1st in a long line of things to come. Randy Coleman was the opening act on the Bryan Adams/Def Leppard tour. The tour started June 1st in Portland, OR and continued throughout the summer visiting 26 major cities across the United States. Also, “Hey God”, a track from Randy’s debut CD, was featured on the cd “Music Inspired by the film Crash” released on June 7th through Superb/Koch Records. “Crash” starring Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, and Sandra Bullock, remained in the top 5 highest-grossing films for many weeks following it’s release on May 6th.

Show #47 Family is useless

2005-11-19T13:48:00.000-05:00

Have you ever noticed how much family blows? If I have to listen to anymore bullshit my head is going to pop off and flames are going to shoot out of my neck. Anyway, any day that the sherrifs office doesnt come knocking on my door with a warant is a good day. Todays Featured artist is Syd Enjoy the show my sick demented little children.
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Robin Tymm My Way Home
Odd Dream Allegory Green Thoughts
Dr. Jones Cold
The Hubcaps Portrait
Yeah Whatever Dispensing Disaster
Tweak Time

Todays Featured Artist
Syd Back Home
“My early musical influences included Fraggle Rock, the Transformers and G.I. Joe. Not much has changed.” This remark typifies the lightheartedness and humor that Syd constantly carries - on and off the stage. On a more serious note, Syd later reveals that his influences range from Ani Difranco to Pearl Jam and Metallica to Dashboard Confessional. At 22 years old, the acoustic pop/rock musician has cultivated a dedicated fan base almost entirely due to touring and the Internet, as verified by the near 600,000 plays received on Mp3.com before the site closed its doors. Listeners are engaged by Syd’s catchy guitar work, resonant vocals, and passionate lyrics. Syd began playing music at 12 years old in his native state of Vermont. “My dad played the drums and the guitar, my mom sang, and my step-dad was a radio DJ and played the piano. I was doomed from day one,” recalls Syd. It was actually drums, not the guitar, which Syd picked up as his first instrument. Though Syd played the guitar and wrote from time to time, being the drummer in several bands at a time overshadowed everything else. Syd attributes his transition from drummer to singing and playing guitar to one distinct incident: “One night I was filling for a drummer at a punk show and one of the bands didn't show. There were at least 150 people in the crowd. The guy who put on the event was freaking out. I said, ‘I've got a couple of songs I could sing.’ I grabbed some crappy acoustic guitar, sat down on stage in front of the crowd and started playing. People actually applauded. I remember getting off the stage to people asking when I was playing my next show. For the first time, I thought I might have something to work with.” With this encouragement, Syd put the drums aside to focus on songwriting and performing. In Boston during his second year at Emerson College, Syd put together his debut album Week Days Weak Knees with a local drummer and producer. Syd was only 19 years old at the time. Week Days Weak Knees instantly received exceptional reviews and impressive sales on Internet sites including Mp3.com, CDBaby.com, and Amazon.com. In January of 2004 Syd flew out to Ojai, California and teamed up with a producer duo that has worked with acts from Jack Johnson to Supertramp to begin work on what would become Fault Lines. Reunited with his long-time musical partner Tuck Stocking and aided by the multi-instrumental talent of Jesse Seibenberg, Syd set out to create a more full, vibrant sound. This time around the songs they were working with demanded a different approach. “I can barely remember the first time Tuck and I sat down and played together back in the day. We must have been 12 or 13. What we played then was heavier, louder and more aggressive than anything that was in my Week Days repertoire. So when we started working together again in 2003 I began to return to those roots a little just by virtue of being around him and the songs I was writing reflected that. A song like “The Bottom” or “This Is What I Get” reflects that grit most noticeably, but it’s there on all the tunes.” Also evident on Fault Lines is the influence of the pair’s first season of heavy touring, a subject Syd tackles masterfully in the album’s haunting close “Back Home.” Syd is about to hit the road again. This time Syd’s college tour will be complimented by a number of club performances across much of the Eastern US and Midwest with singer-songwriter Gregory Douglass (also a Vermont native). Guitarist Tuck Stocking and bassist Dylan Allen (who also directed the 16mm music video for “The Bottom”) will join Syd on the road and fuel the show with a rocking three-part harmony. The trio will make stops at college campuses, clubs and festivals. “Every year the shows get a little bigger. We bring in more kids who have heard of us from a friend of a friend and we reach that much further from our little circle in Boston and Vermont. I recently got a call from Ann Arbor, MI from a college buddy freaking out because Fault Lines was playing over the PA at a tan

Show #46 Rehab Sucks!!!!!!!!

2005-11-13T17:19:00.000-05:00

Feels great to be out Again. Just checked myself out of rehab again. I was almost clean and sober and thats close enough for me. Fuck Em. Although I am definately in violation of a court order. Oh well. Enjoy the show kids.
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Brian Kingston Ellen
Elana Arian This time
Bravo Silva I cant Say Goodbye
Tessa Drummond Call me
7 Oliver Twist
alterEGO Smell the glove
Todays Features Artist
A Short Circuit I Never Got My Lucky Charms

Show #45

2005-10-29T16:02:00.000-05:00

Another week gone, another one past, still all fucked up but i know it wont last.
Today's Featured artist is Robin Tymm Check him out. Enjoy the show
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Dave Keegan Black and White
Mary Beth Abella Everyday
Maewest Been so Long
The New Long View 9 to 5
Blackline Run
Collide Over Me Hollow
Featured Artist of the Day
Robin Tymm Going Nowhere Fast
I've been writing for all my adult life and I cannot remember how old I am anymore. I did some recording in the 80's but it was just to pass the time. The first half of the 90's I hardly wrote a thing, but since about '96 something clicked and songs started coming out again. I don't write quickly so I've only got about 40 songs in fifteen years, but I do spend a lot of time rewriting until each song says what I intended. However, nothing ever sounds as good as I hear it in my head. I don't wanna be a rock star, don't wanna be famous, just like writing songs.

But sometimes those songs won't stay in the drawer. These ten songs are picked from different times in my writing life, different cities, different friends. I locked myself away for a few months and re-recorded most of them, re-mixed others, and finally, after all these years, produced an album. I really hope you like it.

Show #44 Holy shit, i'm lost in the haze again

2005-10-18T17:59:00.000-05:00

Hey kids. Welcome back. Hope everyone has been naughty. I've been busy making a drug run south of the border but i'm back now and higher than ever. Enjoy the show.
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Kitty Violet Burn
Camera Wicked, Wicked Game
Joey Mccall Hang Down
Anxiety Two Step Girl
The Flares Gingerbread Man
Starboard Green Farewell
Featured Artist of the Day
12 Gauge Fuse The Line
Hard Hitting and Melodic

12 Gauge Fuse is a “powerful” quartet that “fuses” the best elements of blues, classic rock, grunge, funk, and modern hard rock with a metal edge. This new band retains a familiar sound yet still has enough of their own style that is bursting with energy and emotion. Their mission is to create music that they like and share it with as many people as possible. 12 Gauge Fuse is not looking for fans to worship them, the goal is to build an extended family that all enjoy the same vibe. They know the common thread that runs through the band also runs through the listener. That connection is not an artist/fan connection. It is a connection about the music and approach that 12 Gauge Fuse and the listeners are both fans of.

Formed in Portland Oregon in March of 2005. This band is a www.craigslist.com success story. The internet was key in bringing together members that were geographically separated. With influences that range from Alice in Chains, Chris Cornel, Crossfade, Metallica, Mudvayne, Nirvana, Primus, Shine Down to AC/DC, Jimi Hendrix, Lynard Skynard, Rush, Stevie Ray Vaughn and various blues, funk and jazz artists, there is a large enough pool to draw from for a solid foundation. 12 Gauge Fuse is a band that never wants to “arrive”, the idea is to constantly better their sound and technique.

Show #43 Breaking the law just for you!

2005-10-12T17:22:00.000-05:00

Alright kids, let me just start by saying that show 42 was a complete disaster and i apologize. I will get into more detail during the show. So, to make it up to you almost all of the music in todays show is protected which means i cant play it which means i am going to break the law just for you. Fuck it!
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Porcupine Tree Blackest Eyes
Thirteen Senses Into The Fire
Travis Sing
Marillion Sugar Mice
John Wesley Used Up
Aimee Mann Invisible Ink
Muse Hyper Music

Show #42 The Concert

2005-10-09T10:36:00.000-05:00

hello children,
today we have a special show for you. The Pod Pyrates have signed on with about 40 other music podcasts to simulcast a concert for you. The artist is named Chance and this is the Chance and the Choir Concert. Enjoy the show.
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Chance

Show #41

2005-10-02T09:54:00.000-05:00

Well after the Porcupine Tree concert I am Officialy deaf. What a great show!! I would advise anyone and everyone to check them out. Another Great show for you kids. Our Featured Artist is ELE Enjoy the show.
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Aedose Out Of My World
Andy Martin Rockin on the Airwaves
Francis Jocky Like You
Screeching Weasel What We Hate
Jamie's Brother Down
Vanderveen Weekend full of Weekends

Featured Artist Of The Day
Ele Walk 12 Miles

Show #40

2005-09-24T15:16:00.000-05:00

Late again but fuck it. Hope everyone is having a good time getting fucked up this weekend. I definately will not have two shows next week as I will be in Philadelphia again on tuesday to see Porcupine Tree and I wont be back till late wendsday. So enjoy todays show kids.If any of you will be at the show, I will be hanging at the Keswick Tavern before and after so buy me a fuckin shot.
Todays featured artist it Focolift .See you next week.
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The Devilheads Like You better When Your Drunk
Brothers Bentley Bump n Grind
The Herband My Backyard
Stars of Stage and Screen Starlight
Sir Frances Drake The Frozen Sea
Ballyhoo Longshot
Featured Artist of the Day
Focolift Steel Pony
Focolift shocked their fans with live shows all around, deep in Oslo's underground. They have become a live - musical phenomenon in Oslo since they started 8 years ago. This 7 piece instrumental band, play fusion of elements from jazz, rock, funk and latino. And the live-show with the no-one-now dancer, is the secret key to the unique sound of Focolift.

Bandmembers are:

Einar - vox
Andre' - guitar
Espen - bass
Martin - drums
Magnus - trumpet / organ
Jostein - percussion

Show #39

2005-09-18T15:53:00.000-05:00

WASUP!!!! Well, late with the show as usual. But what the fuck, i'm here now. And isnt that all that matters. I finally solved my car problems. I got a brand new 1976 Ford Maverick. That thing is sweet, and I paid for it with my own money and i didnt even have to show anyone my tits. Today's Featured Artist is The Telegenic Enjoy the show kids.
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Powervibe Burn It Down
The Human Project Back to Memphis
James Guffee Come Back To Me
Brother Big Bad 14 Days
Jen August Beautiful
Greg Coleman Dawn of a New Day
Featured Artist of the Day
The Telegenic Turn On (the radio)
The Telegenic is Tom Petty in a drunken fist fight with Bruce Springsteen at a party thrown by The Clash where the News is on the TV full blast but no one sees it because everyone is watching the fight.

The Telegenic as such became a band in 1999, but Heath and Etz have been playing in bands together since high school and this is the core and foundation of The Telegenic's identity. In fact the musical relationship of Heath and Etz predates their ability to play any instruments at all. Heath and Etz decided to start a band because they felt a need to convey something. And then they started playing guitar and drums.

Etz and Heath played in several different groups over the years, recording two independent records, the latter of which contained tracks produced by Dennis Herring (Counting Crowes, Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker, etc), and mixed by Nick Didia (Pearl Jam, STP, Bruce Springsteen, etc). Around this time, Etz met Matt Johnson while they were playing in a side project together with Tom Morello (Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine) and asked Johnson to play guitar on a few songs that he and Heath were recording. The chemistry between the three was instantaneous and shortly thereafter The Telegenic was formed. Adding Scot Falkenstien on Bass, Jason Federici (Son of Danny Federici, ... the E Street Band) on Organ and Tiffany Hamilton on Back up Vocals, The Telegenic was complete.

Telegenic's approach to songwriting assumes that the band itself lies exactly in the middle of the greater rock timeline and it takes a sudden but penetrating glance in both directions every time it writes a note. When the group plays one of their songs you can hear them looking all the way back to Elvis and asking, "Ok, what have we learned?" and looking forward asking, "Where will we take this?" This timelessness of their music complements the universality of Heath’s lyrics. They reflect each other perfectly. The Telegenic is rocks synthesis springing forward. The Telegenic is a rock multivitamin. It is the Rosetta Rock.

The Telegenic is the type of rock that comes through the car stereo and turns itself up. It is the rock that plunges you into the explosion of life, where you can feel the flames, but endure them.

Show #38

2005-09-07T19:35:00.000-05:00

I'm so poor i cant take it. Welcome to the original welfare podcast. Pray for me so my 91 skylark makes till the end of the year. Maybe I should pull a dawn and drew, and tell you guys I will show you my tits if you buy me a new car. Or Not. If any of you have given money to them to purchase a car, PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS SHOW EVER AGAIN!!!! I have an idea. HOW ABOUT THE BIG FAT PINK HAIRED BITCH GETS A JOB!!! Enjoy the show.
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Dust Radio February Day
Cool Waters Band They Can't Take It
Dealer Little Black Book
The Strands Planet Why
Stereogirl True What They Say
Guinness Clarkes Wine Perfect
Featured Artist of the Day
The Great Unknowns Round Hill

It's the kind of wisdom you might find in a fortune cookie: "You will achieve success only when you have stopped seeking it." And yet that has been the experience of the Great Unknowns, a band that has managed to spread what it calls "rock music for the open road" with a decidedly low-profile approach. Each of the Great Unknowns has been in bands that followed the rules of self-promotion, hawking enough CDs and extracting enough email addresses to earn spots on bills with artists ranging from Primus to the Verve Pipe to the Black Eyed Peas. But, as their name suggests, the Unknowns came together to pursue a different agenda, putting less emphasis on getting a following and more on following their musical passion. Despite their best efforts to remain anonymous, they have attracted significant attention -- first, top recognition on the internet site GarageBand.com, and now a distribution deal with Daemon Records. Their debut album Presenting the Great Unknowns, a set of country-tinged rock songs described by Indigo Girl Amy Ray as "one of the best things I have heard this year," will be released December 7.

Becky Warren, who fronts the band, wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album. She hails from the American South, and she's proud of it, in a low-key way. Transplanted to Boston, she wrote songs and released an album with a band called North House, winning second place in a national battle of the bands sponsored by the indie music site IUMA.com and webcast at RollingStone.com. But the album never took off, and North House disintegrated.

Warren continued to write and perform, though, seeking inspiration on roadtrips to the heartland and in recordings by heroes like Lucinda Williams and Patty Griffin. She found a like-minded collaborator in Mike Palmer, a member of power-pop quintet Invisible Downtown. Drawing on their shared roots in southern rock and affinity for songs about leaving, the pair began swapping song ideas. They began performing the material occasionally, backed by North House alums Andy Eggers on drums and Altay Guvench on bass. The band's shows were heartfelt and passionate, refreshingly free of pleas to join mailing lists and visit websites. Once Warren and Palmer had assembled ten songs they were proud of, the band spent a few days recording them in a dingy, dormitory-basement studio, with bassist Guvench handling the recording controls. They were pleased with the result, and were happy to watch a number of tracks ascend the Folk/Country charts of GarageBand.com. But no one, least of all the Unknowns, expected the album to become anything more than a memento of a their youthful aspirations.

And that would probably have been the end of it, if singer-songwriter Rose Polenzani (who sings harmony on the last track of Presenting) hadn't played the record for some friends at her record label. A week later, guitarist Palmer was astonished to receive a phone call from Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls saying she wanted to put out the Great Unknowns record. Ray, the founder and president of Daemon Records, explains, "It's really excellent songwriting in the Americana tradition. The band jokingly says they made the record for their grandmothers, but everyone should check it out."

Show #37 The hung over podcast

2005-09-03T16:05:00.000-05:00

SHHH!! Please be quiet. I'm really fuckin hung over, so shut up. I am asking all of you guys to please donate to the Red Cross to help the victims of that fucking bitch Katrina. Yahoo has patnered with the Red Cross to help with donations. If you want to give Click HERE .Thanks and enjoy the show.
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Sharif Surrogate Lover
Bloodwire Accusations
Jaugernaut All I See Is Gray
The Contact Until The End Of Time
The Incredible Machine Served
Hunter Payne My Yesterday
Featured Artist of the Day
Cindy Alexander Time Falling Down

Show #36 Time to get back on the horse

2005-08-29T17:23:00.000-05:00

Well it's time to get back into the swing and knock out 2 shows a week again. I have slacked for far too long. How the fuck is everyone doing? Mondays suck but atleast you have the Pod Pyrates to listen to.
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Dave Robinson Big Zero
Walkers Line Little Bit
Roger Salloom Glad
Retrograde Complicated
Jinnrail 20 Days
The Real Mckenzies Smokin Bowl
Featured Artist of the Day
Dana Cooper Comic Tragedy
DANA COOPER is a singer-songwriter of great depth and diversity. His fifth album, Harry Truman Built A Road is remarkable proof of his depth of creativity. Produced by Richard McLaurin and Mack Linebaugh, the album includes appearances by Byron House, Brothers Henry and Daniel Tashian. This powerful set of 13 original tracks, including "Bony Man" a tribute penned for the late Townes Van Zandt, showcases Cooper’s compelling writing style and firmly establishes him as one of the most passionate performers in contemporary music.

Originally from Independence, Missouri, Cooper was playing his own music in Kansas City clubs by the age of 16. After dropping out of college and leaving behind an art scholarship, he headed for Los Angeles. In 1973, Elektra records released his self-titled debut solo album featuring luminary players Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar and Jim Horn. Cooper later moved to Texas in 1978 to join forces with long time friend Shake Russell. Their collaborations produced five highly successful folk-rock albums, including one on MCA in 1981. The two became one of the most successful acts throughout Texas and the Southwest and appeared together on Austin City Limits.

In 1992, Cooper released his first independent solo album, Stone By Stone. The album opened the door to a wider variety of audiences including alternative and public radio. In 1997, Cooper released the critically acclaimed album, Miracle Mile on Compass Records. The album was nominated for a Nashville Music Award as "Best Pop Album."

As a solo artist Cooper has been named "Best Songwriter in Houston," and he was also nominated for the Kerrville Folk Festival’s "Male Vocalist of the Year Award." An accomplished writer, several of Cooper’s songs have been recorded by other popular artists, such as Maura O'Connell, Trout Fishing In America, Susan Werner, Jonell Moser and Christine Albert.

With the passion of a poet and the power of a rocker, Dana Cooper has been thrilling listeners for over two decades. His highly original lyrics, skillful guitar work and evocative vocals have earned him a devoted following with fans and critics alike.

Vic Garbarini, writer for Playboy and Guitar World, described Cooper as "literally the best singer/songwriter to emerge from Nashville in over a decade… His heartfelt but sophisticated lyrics aim to reconcile the heart and mind in everyday life. His sense of melody is unique and he has a voice that could melt icecaps."

Show #35 This one's for you Dad

2005-08-25T15:16:00.000-05:00

Alright kids, Time for another show but first some sad news to deliver. My father ,the infamous Mr. V. Senior past away over the weekend. So with that in mind I am Dedicating todays show to him. I love you dad, and will miss you always!!
To Jody, Stacey and Mom, STAY STRONG!!!
To all those who showered us with love and caring over these past few days, you have my undying graditude. Thanks to all of you for your support. Jody what are you going to do with all the food?
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The Reach Throw Away
Diggsville Daze of a Normal Life
Against Me! Dont Lose Touch
Jennifer Helane Delivery
Caitlin Evanson You still Shine
Tess It's Over
Featured Artist of the Day
Marillion Neverland (for Dad)

A Short Biography
Marillion first appeared in a recognisable form in early 1982, when the line-up of Fish (vocals), Steve Rothery (guitar), Mark Kelly (keyboards), Pete Trewavas (bass) and Mick Pointer (drummer) began exhaustively touring around the Aylesbury and London area. The combination of imaginative, enthralling music and image filled lyrics soon found favour amongst their expanding fan base and journalists who had tired of some of the more formulaic music that dogged the live scene of the time. Several sold out nights at the legendary Marquee club forced the record labels to recognise the impact of their music and a deal with EMI was quickly signed.
The release of such classic albums as ‘Script For A Jester’s Tear’ (1983) and Fugazi (1984) bolstered their reputation, and their line up was further strengthened when drummer Ian Mosley replaced Pointer in 1984. ‘Misplaced Childhood’ followed in 1985 (which included the hit singles ‘Kayleigh’ and ‘Lavender’) and promptly hit the coveted number one slot. But, following the tour to support 1987's ‘Clutching At Straws’, Fish suddenly and unexpectedly quit the band to pursue a solo career. He was replaced by the equally imposing figure of Steve Hogarth whose input helped to freshen and augment their sound.
The resulting albums of ‘Season’s End’ (1989), ‘Holidays In Eden’ (1991), ‘Brave’ (1994) ‘Afraid Of Sunlight’ (1995), ‘This Strange Engine’ (1997) and ‘Radiation’ (1998) proved Marillion’s continued determination to release inventive and emotional music, irrespective of whether their music was picked up by radio stations or made an impact on the charts.
By 1997, Marillion had realised that the Internet provided an ideal opportunity to nurture a closer contact with the fans, and a fan instigated whip round on their e-mailing list produced enough funds to allow the band to tour the USA. The release of the album ‘Marillion.com’ in 1999 flagged their newly launched web-site and record label but it was the revolutionary concept of asking their fans to pre-order and pay for the recording costs an album some 12 months in advance of its release that hit the headlines in 2001. Astonishingly, over 12,000 of their fans pre-ordered and an additional deal was struck with EMI to market the resulting ‘Anoraknophobia’ album. A similar campaign was also launched to fund the band’s latest release, ‘Marbles’ but this time all the money raised is going into a campaign fund to promote the album. In terms of fan loyalty, it can be said that Marillion have an international underground following to rival the mainstream
Their new album ‘Marbles’ (released May 2004) is a CD packed full of atmospheric and stirring songs. Intense, deep-seated and musically rewarding - you'll either "get it" or you won't!
'There are a million bands who kick ass, but just a few, like Marillion,
who really move people' - Kerrang
'The best-kept secret in the music industry' - Sound on Sound
'Highly dramatic, emotional, dynamic stuff' - The Guardian

Show #34

2005-08-20T10:31:00.000-05:00

Holy shit!! I cant beleive it's been a week since the last show. I'm so sorry folks. It did take me a little longer to escape from the satanist's than I thought it would (they are persistent little fuckers). So, i'm back and up to full strength and we have a great show.
Todays Featured Artist is The Forresters . See you in a few days my children.
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Olivio A Day in the Life
Muller & Patton After you Cum
Extra Blue Kind Make Yourself Useless
Robert Jordan Hanging Pictures
The Sterling Loons Wilting in the Sun
Marshall Artz New Orleans Dream
Featured Artist of the Day
The Forresters Tremblin
Description: From the Teenage Fanclub flavoured Are You Ready to the Gram Parsons inspired country love ballad, Tremblin' , Sydney outfit The Forresters' debut album 'Skindeep', is a delicate excursion into roots driven pop. Biography: Founded by singer-songwriter Anthony Bautovich from trans-Pacific pop ensemble The Orange Humble Band, and surrounded by some of Sydney's finest players, The Forresters debut release 'Skindeep' spans the musical spectrum from power pop to blues tinged soul, alt.country to straight ahead rock'n'roll. Nick Kennedy (The Cops, Knievel) on drums and Steve Balbi (Noiseworks) on bass provide a rich and powerful canvas on which textures faithful to a traditional music form yet original in their use have been absorbed. Matt Galvin (Eva Trout) chimes in with some sublime power pop guitar work. Cameron Bruce (The Polaroids) on piano and organ augments the guitars with some heartfelt tinkling. Melbourne based guitarist Charlie Owen's (Dark Horses,New Christs) raw boned yet beautiful dobro playing and blistering electrics are a highlight. With tender melodies, wonderful chord progressions, and a command of a particular sound, The Forresters surrender to these intricately crafted and emotionally honest songs, leaving the listener with a warm and satisfying glow. There is a timeless essence to the sound of this record and on first listen one might get the feeling that they have stumbled across a lost 70's country pop gem. Laden with hooks and harmonies that often reach Byrdsian proportions, 'Skindeep' is filled with songs that not only grab a hold of you but refuse to let you go.

Show #33

2005-08-14T18:14:00.000-05:00

Rainy weekend with nothing to do. Like they say idle hands are the devils workshop, so i was bored and joined a satanic cult just for the hell of it. It seems pretty nice here. The Small Animal Mutilation Squad (SAMS for short) Are an okay bunch of gals. The only thing is they wont give me much time infront of a computer so i had to put this show together really quick. I cant use up alot of generator juice here at the secret compound. Hope you enjoy the show. If I survive i'll see you kids in a couple of days. HELP ME!!!!!
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Disgroove Down on Myself
Christa Couture Day 4
From Within Something Beautiful
Craig Bateman Out of the Fire
Mona Angels
Michael Cunningham November Day
Featured Artist of the Day
My Machine Mix It Up

SHOW #32

2005-08-09T21:32:00.000-05:00

God I love paint thinner. Great show today. Opened with Retrograde, played a little Lewis Black and out feartured artist is the very talented and lovely Crystal Beers Check her out she's great. Now back to the thinner.
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Retrograde Letting Go
80 Proof Yob Bad Habbits
Broken Along The Way
Coffeeshop Ready to Roll
Cherry Bomb Failure Maker
Crop Circle Mexican Cock Fight
Featured Artist of the Day
Crystal Beers Something About You
Vancouver based singer/songwriter, Crystal Beers has always made music from her life. Gathering inspiration from something as simple as the rhythm of windshield wipers or as complex as a dying relationship, Crystal's music is a reflection into her everyday.

From a musical family, relatives were members of the wildly popular grassroots band 'the Bunkhouse Boys,' it was no surprise when Crystal showed signs of talent at an early age, making music from whatever she could get her hands on. Receiving her first full sized guitar at the age of nine, Crystal started writing songs with a maturity that at the same time both thrilled and terrified her parents. Most girls fill diaries with their inner musings, and tales of unrequited love; Crystal writes soul-baring songs.

Winning top honors in a national songwriting competition at the age of 16, Crystal enjoyed the spotlight, appearing a number of television and radio programs. Through these guest spots, her cheeky, good nature led to a second career behind the mike of her own radio program, as well as lending her vocals to many commercial projects.

Honing her songwriting and singing skills with a number of projects in recent years, Crystal has discovered her comfort zone as an artist. "I just stopped trying to be what people wanted me to be, and just was who I am." She says, "Things fell into place." Now performing as a solo artist, Beers is catching the eye of a number of industry big-wigs.

A full length cd is currently in the works.

Show #31

2005-08-07T09:23:00.000-05:00

Are you back again? You must like abuse!!! Was up People? A beautiful weekend here at the studio and i am hung over. Just woke up, partied all night cause it is my birthday. Check out the great music we have for you today. Our featured artist is The Bloody Lovelies . Dont forget to vote for us on the Alley and while your here buy yourself some cheap mp3's. See you in a few days my children.
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Syfin Cringe
The Distance Breathe
Everything Ends Without a Trace
Pondering Judd Caroline
Smoke Off Vinyl Lights
The Bleeps Tell Me
Featured Artist of the Day
The Bloody Lovelies Twilight Kids
The Bloody Lovelies in Bullets

Band Members:

Randy Wooten – Songwriting – Keys – Vocals
Eric Holden – Bass – Wit – Charm
Craig Macintyre – Drums – Machismo – Vegetarianism
Lance Konerth – Guitar – Slinky Moves
Current Albums:

The 3-Days EP, Some Truth and a Little Money
Current Status:

Wise
Strutting
Rocking the West Coast
Facts About The Bloody Lovelies:

Randy Wooten formed the band on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
October 30, 2002 The Bloody Lovelies tied Shakira for the number four spot on Gavin’s list of most added titles.
The band once had to beat-box its way through a fraternity party
The song "You Don’t Love Me" has been played on almost 50 Top-40 radio stations in the US.
The band has received fan emails from The Netherlands
Eric Holden has played on The Tonight Show
In 1999 an excerpt of the band’s song "Lonely" was played during a story about Napster on NPR’s All Things Considered
Randy Wooten taught himself to play the piano and speaks French
Craig Macintyre’s kick drum once "found its way" into Joe Walsh’s swimming pool.
MP3.com Music Director, Rod Underhill describes The Bloody Lovelies as "The best kept secret in Rock-n-Roll."
Eric Holden Roots for the Red Sox
Contrary to rumor The Bloody Lovelies were not raised in the woods by Jewel
Randy Wooten can juggle
The Bloody Lovelies song "Ceiling" has gotten over 110-thousand downloads from MP3 radio.
Craig Macintyre once saved a blues singer’s life with orange juice.
The Bloody Lovelies spent six weeks on Mainstream Radio Index's MRIsing chart of growth in medium-market top-40 stations sharing the chart with Sheryl Crow, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam.
The Bloody Lovelies were the only unsigned band on the chart during those six weeks.