February 13, 11pm
Valentines day is tomorrow and my love is 3200 miles away. She’s been gone for two weeks. Her sweet, loving father just passed away from colon cancer. He was diagnosed two weeks ago. Get a colonoscopy everyone. It’ll save your life.
Anyway, I’m lonely and feeling a bit annoyed with the fact that the Hallmark LOVE holiday is here. So, I thought I would annoy you for two hours with loud “music”.
Also, what the hell is the deal with the Grammy’s? The only point to this show is for Clive Davis to sell more music. Really, that’s it. The best selling music of the year, as pushed by music promoters that do not live in the same town as the radio stations they are programming, is awarded, which then leads to more sales. I’m sure the artists can make a lot of money off of this, but most of it goes to the industry execs.
Did Adelle deserve all the awards she won? I don’t know. As far as the Grammy’s are concerned, sure. Why not? Who cares?
I do have a lot of respect for best new artist of the year, Bon Iver, as he told an excited audience that there are a lot of musicians out there that are more deserving than him. Amen, brother. Amen.
From the Washington Post article: “Those who did know the band praised frontman Justin Vernon for his humble acceptance speech. “It’s hard to accept because when I started to make songs, I did it for the inherent reward of making songs, so I’m a little bit uncomfortable up here,” he said. “I want to say thank you to all of the nominees, to all of the non-nominees that have never been here and never will be here, all the bands I toured with, all of the bands that inspired me.” ”
And KFOG sucks ass. Have you noticed how they’ve gotten worse and worse all the time? I mean how much worse can they get? They haven’t been good since they had Em Dung on doing the mornings with Scoop Nisker and Kevin the Rat, back in the 80s. for those of you who love Em, he’s on Radio Valencia, Sundays 10-midnight now. HA!!!!
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Born to be Wild: Steppenwolf (In tribute to Paul Goerz. RIP)
Revolve: Melvins
Afterburner: Boris
Book 1, Page 15: Fantomas
Disgraceland: Zeni Geva
Concert Outlook
Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict: Pink Floyd
Hurry up and Wait: R.U.O.K.?
1: Porn~Merzbow
Feral: Tchkung
Liquorball Live
Snuff: Slayer
D. Popylepis: John Zorn’s Cobra
Snagglepuss: Naked City
Om: John Coltrane
Feedback: Grateful Dead (02-14-68)
I Left My Heart in San Francisco: Tony Bennett
February 13, 2pm
So it’s come to this, everything Karen Carpenter has been saying about me is apparently true. So, true to my word about being annoying, I’ll be playing very annoying free jazz, and experimental noise and feedback-style metal tonight. Don’t tune in, it’ll only cause you misery. 8-10pm Monday.
February 7, 6pm
I’m proud to announce that I’m hosting the Ask Dr. Hal show this Saturday night, doors at 8, at Viracocha, 998 Valencia St., at 21st, in San Francisco.
From the good Dr.:
The Church of the SubGeniusTM Associated Artists & Viracocha present =====ASK DR. HAL! ===== Forms of things Unknown Saturday, February 11 th VIRACOCHA -
998 Valencia St. Admission $10.00 Doors Open 8:00 PM – Show begins 8:30 PM
ASK DR. HAL! RETURNS!
=======You Can’t Keep a Good Show Down=======
AMAZING! ASTOUNDING!
Prophetic & Oracular Answers Given– to Any Question!
The Ask Dr. Hal! show is coming back– at a new location!
For the time being, we have parted ways with Chez Poulet and now offer our
February Preview Show at Viracocha, a cozy, tucked-away performance
space at 998 Valencia Street, the corner of 21st & Valencia.
We believe Viracocha is a good fit for our show, and that our regular &
expanding audience will enjoy its comfortable atmosphere and amenities.
And for this & future shows we’re reviving the older tradition of pre-shows
and opening acts.
The programme is planned to please– our first presentation of Ask
Dr. Hal! will feature NYC’s Zero Boy as an opening act.
Zero Boy
“Zero Boy is the Elvis of the onomatopoeia, a man who has taken a
Junior High school lunchroom skill and raised and refined it to high art.
No one can touch him at what he does, yet it is impossible to use words to
tell you what that is. He has been called a vocal cartoonist, but he is much
more like a vocal cartoon…
“While he has done heaps of radio (notably National Public Radio’s
Next Big Thing, where he’s had a regular feature called “Stump Zero Boy”),
his gift is not only aural but physical. Seeing him live is best. In a way, his
skill is cinematic. He uses his voice, hands and face to make your mind’s
eye see a picture… He has created an entirely unique theatre form.”
–Travalanche
Featuring the eerie powers of
Dr. Howland Owll
With your host JOHN HELL of Radio Valencia
With Patented “Eyenoise,” Special Visual Effects,
Monster Clips, Soundscape & Musical Direction by
KrOB
Science Department: PETE GOLDIE
I.T. Liaison: ROBERT LEVY
Girl Friday: SPY EMERSON
MYSTERY GUESTS – PUPPETS – BARDIC RECITATIONS -
ANIMATED CARTOONS – GIRLS – GAGS – SURPRISES -
With Special Guest Star ZERO BOY
====== Come One, Come All! =========
Ask Dr. Hal! founded by Chicken John Rinaldi in 1998. A popular favorite for 12 years in varied cities & venues.
A legendary performance. Scientific. Educational. NOT for children & those easily shocked. A memorable night out.
“Ask & ye shall receive.” No refunds. Come on time to see the opening acts. Bill is long & we cannot delay curtain. Show
will end before Midnight. Do YOU have a variety act you would like to perform to open for us? Now taking submissions.
Telephone our booking office at (415) 642-6312. Viracocha information hotline: (415) 374-7048. WATCH Ask Dr. Hal! on You
Tube on the Puzzling Evidence Channel. HEAR Ask Dr. Hal! on San francisco’s best Pirate Radio station, listener-supported
Radio Valencia.FM
February 6, 8pm
In tribute to Don Cornelius, I’m playing nothing but funk and soul tonight. I’ve got a lot of each.
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It’s Hard to Be Humble: Mac Davis
I Feel Good: James Brown
Down on my luck: Wardell Howard
The Hands of Time: The Perfect Circle
I Call My Pussycat: Parliament
Memphis Soul Stew: Funkgus
Darkest Light: Lafayette Afro Rock Band
The First Thing I Do In The Morning: Joyce Williams
The Rockin’ Judge: Judge Suds & The Soul Detergents
Pass the Peas: JBs
Can’t Fight The Feeling: Norwich Street Extension
Kick the Habit: Prophet Soul
I Who Have Nothing: Ray Frazier & The Shades Of Man
Going Down For The Last Time: Ronnie Keaton
Here I Am Baby: Al Green live on Soul Train 1974
Stone Junkie: Curtis Mayfield 07-06-72
Proud Mary: Ike and Tine Turner (Soul Train)
Handclapping Song: The Meters
Who’s Gonna Help Brother Get Further: Lee Dorsey
Big Chief: Professor Longhair
Free, Single & Disengaged: Huey ‘Piano’ Smith & His Clowns
Get Out Of My Life Woman: Allen Toussant
Dap Walk: Ernie & The Top Notes
The Twitch: Danny White
Mama Roux: Dr. John
Use Me: Bill Withers
Superstition: Stevie Wonder (03-04-73)
February 5, 5pm
We had a Radio Valencia meeting this afternoon. Lot’s of great work was done. We have a lot of amazing people working with our station. Be ready to hear more about San Francisco’s best radio alternative.
In the meantime, listen to us blather about our shows.
Radio Valencia DJs Assemble!
January 30, 7pm
“Nobody ever says “that’s enough songs, don’t play me anymore”. There’s always room for more songs”. -Tom Waits.
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It’s Hard to be Humble: Mac Davis
Talking at the Same Time: Tom Waits
Whole Lotta Love: Michael Kiwanuka
Spoon: Boris
Out of Whack: Woollen Kits
Bite My Tongue: King Khan and the Shrines
Pigs: Black Dice
Don’t Take Ecstacy: Mindless Drug Hoover
Titus Andronicus: Titus Andronicus
God’s Hotel: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Shit Luck: Modest Mouse
Damien Jurado: Damien Jurado
Great Waves: Dirty Three With Cat Power
1922 Blues: Charlie Parr
Bobby, King of Boys Town: Cass McCombs
Release Is in the Eye: Bill Fay
Amazing Journey->Sparks: The Who
Love Interruption: Jack White
Mandrake Root: Deep Purple (08-24-69)
Thank You: Sly and the Family Stone (10-09-70)
Squib Cakes: Tower of Power (05-14-74)
Buck Whylin’: Terminator X
January 23, 4pm
The rain has finally arrived in the Bay Area, and with it the loss of the 49ers. Dang. I could go on and on about the 2nd year Williams, and his two errors, but he has enough to deal with without me harassing him. Poor kid. The Niners got farther than any of us fans expected they would this year, so for that I salute you.
It still sucks though.
And therefore I bring you tonight’s show: Stormy Monday.
I was raised by a father well versed in the genre of Blues. It was often playing in the garage when my dad was working on his old cars. We even had a jukebox, packed with 45s, many of which featured old blues. I’ve MCd the Northern California Blues Festival a few times, and have quite a large collection of great blues musicians, past and present.
Tune in Monday’s, 8-10PM (PST) for A Season in Hell, with John Hell
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Stormy Weather: Etta James
Got My Mojo Working: Ann Cole
Flip, Flop and Fly: Big Joe Turner
“B” Movie Boxcar Blues: Delbert McClinton
Bottle Up & Go: Hooker and Heat
Shake Your Moneymaker: Elmore James
I Got My Eye You: Buddy Guy
Come On In My Kitchen: Eugene Huggins
Messin’ With The Kid: Junior Wells
Bulldoze Blues: Henry Thomas
Suzie Q: Dale Hawkins
Tollin’ Bells: Lowell Folsom
Stormy Monday: Allman Brothers Band (02/1970 – Fillmore East)
How Blue Can You Get: B.B. King
Ball and Chain: Janis Joplin and the Kozmic Blues Band (04-01-69)
Trouble No More: Muddy Waters
Two Trains Running: Butterfield Blues Band
Got to get Better in a Little While: Derek and the Dominos
Hear My Train A Comin’: Jimi Hendrix
I Ain’t Superstitious: Howlin’ Wolf
I’m A King Bee: Slim Harpo
Shotgun Blues: Blues Brothers (12-31-78)
Bringin’ it all Back Home: Sonny Boy Williamson
I Left My Heart in San Francisco: Tony Bennett (50th anniversary of this fine release)
Cold, Rain and Snow: Dillard Chandler
January 23, 4pm
It’s been a long time coming, but the rain has finally arrived. And with it, the blues. The Niners losing yesterday in the fashion they did doesn’t help any. 8-10 tonight on A Season in Hell with John Hell, I’ll feature some of my favorite blues tracks from the masters as well as some obscure one’s that will easily become your favorites. Artists include: Howlin’ Wolf, Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Jimmy Reed, Slim Harpo, Sonny Boy Williamson, Otis Rush, the Downchild Blues Band, Ann Cole, the Allman Brothers and much, much more.
Tune in for some classic blues, 8-10PM (PST) tonight, on A Season in Hell, with John Hell
January 16, 8pm
Shareef Ali is in the studio in the first hour. He’s promoting a show this Wednesday at Bottom of the Hill.
Following this fine interview I’m focusing on a tribute to the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
It’s all about the preparation. I often times pull too much music, which is good. I’d rather do that than not pull enough. I don’t time my show down to the second, but I always have a good sense of what should follow what. Radio is a craft; an art form. They say it takes twenty years to become a master. I’ve been doing radio since 1988; DJing since 1986. I don’t feel I’m a master in any way, but I really do love practicing my art every week. I’m blessed.
Tonight I went deep to pay tribute to Dr. King. I think you’ll enjoy the show.
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Enjoy.
jh
Interview with Shareef Ali
Witness: Shareef Ali
Interview with Shareef Ali
River Beggar Summer Killer: Shareef Ali
Interview with Shareef Ali
Come Closer: Shareef Ali
Why: Nina Simone
Abraham, Martin And John: Dion & The Belmonts
By The Time I Get To Arizona: Public Enemy
People Get Ready: The Impressions
Move On Up: Curtis Mayfield
Say It Loud (I’m Black And I’m Proud), Pt. 1: James Brown
Martin Luther King Speech from The Boondocks
Tears in the Rain: Jehst
Wishing: Ed OG and Masta Ace
I Have a Dream: Common
War feat. Freeway, Jay-Z, & Beanie Seagle: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
The Message: Bob James vs Grandmaster Flash vs Royksopp
Happy Birthday: Stevie Wonder
Only A Pawn In Their Game: Bob Dylan
If I’m in Luck I Just Might Get Picked Up: Betty Davis
What’s Going On/Mercy Mercy Me: Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Ti Ti: East New York Ensemble de Music
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime: Dean Martin
January 16, 11am
It’s Martin Luther King Jr. day today, and I feel it my duty and honor to pay tribute to the man. Much of tonight’s music will be “Fight the Power” music, as well as songs in tribute to the great man. I’m in the mood for some funk, soul and hiphop.
Also, in the studio in the first hour is the very talented and original SF singer/songwriter Shareef Ali. He’s got a show coming up this Wednesday at Bottom of the Hill. Go out and support local, live music!
A Season in Hell with John Hell is on every Monday, 8-10PM (PST).
Go here to see all my past shows, including playlists, streaming and downloads of each show.
See you on the radio.
jh
