WOW, what an amazing Record Store Day that was. Did you all get out and purchase some tasty vinyl? I know I did. I spent the day broadcasting at Vinyl Solution Records in San Mateo on Saturday with M. Dung and Jack Champion. Juan Rapido and the Cheap Hooch gals showed up later in the afternoon to throw down as well. There was so much fine vinyl to choose from, that I had a very hard time deciding, so I just bought it all. Ha! I wish. I’ll be playing so of the exclusive releases tonight in the first hour of my show, 8-9pm (PDST).
In hour 2, at 9PM I’ll be featuring week three of eight (3/8) of my celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s Europe 72 tour. Tonight it’ll be cuts from the 04/17/21 Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark and 04/21/72 Beat Club in Bremen, Germany. The 4/21 show was a short, jaunt for the band in a small theater. Oh, to have been there.
Tune in and enjoy some exclusive sweet sounds, 8-10pm (PDST) tonight.
Tonight on A Season in Hell with John Hell, I bring you week 2 of 8 of my celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s amazing 1972 European tour. Last week I played a stellar Dark Star from 04/08/72. Tonight I’ve got some brilliance from 04/14 and 04/16/72. I’m not going to give it away, but Pigpen is on FIRE!!! All of this in the 9pm hour.
In the 8pm hour it’s all new music. So many great releases in the past few weeks, it’s hard to choose what to share.
Tune in 8-10pm (PDST) every Monday to A Season in Hell with John Hell.
Forty years ago this week the Grateful Dead embarked upon a great tour of Europe. So great that they redefined themselves during it. The band was a mere eight years old, but they were playing like they had surpassed the cosmos in musical interactivity.
This month and next on A Season in Hell with John Hell, I’ll be playing some of my favorite tunes from this tour. That’s eight weeks of some supreme jams mixed in with some of the finest new music happening right now.
I just grabbed the new Wooden Shjips Remixes LP, and some real tasty Afro-Funk from 1975. Expect two hours of both Afro-Funk and Psychedelia tonight on A Season in Hell with John Hell. 8-10PM (PST) tonight!!!
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)
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.
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 11th 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
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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Enjoy.
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)
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.
