April 18, 6pm
We had a 3.2 earthquake in the Bay Area today. I heard it coming before I felt it. Crazy. I was on the 32nd floor of Embarcadero 1 when the 1989 earthquake hit. We were waving to the Bank of America building, and it was waving back. I worked at KRQR (The Rocker) then. It became Alice 97.3FM. Both station pretty much sucked. My quake story is a humorous on though. Perhaps I’ll share it sometime. Not tonight though.
Tonight we ROCK!
Roustabout: Elvis Presley
The Cactus: 3rd Bass
Peace One: John McLaughlin
Concert Outlook
Eight Miles High: Husker Du
Solitude Is Bliss: Tame Impala
Come on Over, Turn Me On: Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan
Dear Fly, Love Spider: The Low Lows
Hot Summer Day: It’s a Beautiful Day
The Runaway: Danny O’Keefe
Time Has Told Me: Nick Drake
Hour Two:
Tommy Gun: The Clash
Why Can’t This Be Love: Gigolo Aunts
The House on the Hill: The Mummies
I Want Candy: Thee Headcoatees
White Punks on Dope: The Tubes
The Terror of Tiny Town: Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine
Fight the Power: Public Enemy
Cadillac: Bo Diddley
Cosmik Debris: Frank Zappa
Why (The King of Love is Dead): Nina Simone
Mountains of the Moon: Grateful Dead (12-20-68)
Long May You Run: CSNY (Live 1974)
April 11, 6pm
So it’s International Louie Louie Day. I thought I would pull some of the oddest versions you have never heard. In 1983 KFJC played many, many hours of Louie Louie. There’s a book about it somewhere. Richard Berry was born on this date, hence it being International Louie Louie Day. Big thanks to Eric Predoehl for his dedication. You’re obsessed, man!
Special guest Ruce and Dan from Heroes of the New Media were on talking about their upcoming Japanese benefit this Wednesday at Kimo’s on Polk St.
Enjoy the podcast here.
The Story Of Louie Louie: Harvey Robert Kubernik
Summer, Sex, and Louie: Jane Bond & The Undercovermen
Alu Aluai: Hermonos Carrion
Si C’Etat Elle: Les Players
Pinball Louie: The Guttersluts
Shrimp Louie: Shrimp Cocktail (Vince Guiraldi)
Psychotic Louie Louie: 39 Clocks (Clock DVA)
Ruce and Dan talking about the Japan Benefit
Acetone: Mudhoney
Clap Hands: Eric McFadden
Under Noon of Night: The Holy Kiss
Hour two:
Car Thief: Beastie Boys
Listening to Music While Stoned: A Children’s Garden of Grass
Fandango: Loop!Station
Statement: Boris
Five Feet High and Rising: Johnny Cash
Lilac Wine: Nina Simone
One Mint Julip: Louis Prima & Keely Smith
Muleskinner: Harry Belefonte
Tunic: Sonic Youth
Eminence Front: The Who
Jersey Girl: Tom Waits
Lord Knows Best: Dirty Beaches
April 11, 1pm
Local show producer/performer Ruce will be on in the 8 o’clock hour to hype the upcoming Japan earthquake/tsunami fundraiser “Cause to Effect Resolve“, Wednesday April 13th and Thursday April 14th at Kimo’s on Polk Street in San Francisco.
The second hour will be music from the Holy Kiss and some newly-found Mudhoney (both on vinyl), as well as some rare nuggets. Tune in.
April 4, 2pm
Growing up I always had dogs. My first dog, Duchess, was a short poodle. Looking back, she wasn’t very attractive, and I’m certain she died before I turned five. I have memories of her, near her demise, peeing on herself, and standing in the middle of the street, not moving, as cars drove around her. Not happy.
My second dog was a black Cocker Spaniel, Brandy. In 1976 We were living in Greensboro, NC, and our neighbors dogs had beautiful puppies. My sister Tracy spent the whole summer at their house, around their pool, playing the puppies. There was one she loved that she called Muffin. She wanted Muffin, but we didn’t want the name. Instead we named him Brandy. Brandy was mean. Can you even imagine a mean Cocker? He bit me in my six year old balls. I don’t think they had even dropped yet, but it still wasn’t pleasurable. By 1978 we were living back in Toledo, Ohio, my birthplace. My dad used to use Brandy as a guard dog. I swear that was the meanest dog I have ever known. Really. Meaner than a trained Pitbull Brandy was hit by a car on his third birthday and died. Done.
My next dog of note, and truly the best dog of my life was also a Cocker Spaniel. A buff-colored Cocker named Oliver. He was a great dog. My dad Harvey worked as a fine jewelery supervisor throughout southern Michigan in the late 70’s/early 80’s. We were still living in Toledo. On one of his rounds he stopped by a farm and found a bunch of Cocker puppies running after him. The one leading the charge was a sweet, squishy-faced Oliver. My dad knew right then and there that Oliver was meant to be ours.
Dad drove home to Toledo with Oliver on his lap the entire way. I had just joined Pop Warner football, and was playing in my uniform, in the backyard of our house. We had a huge backyard, which many of these houses had. I was called to come out front by my mom, Patricia. I knew my dad was due home around then, and I was excited for him to see me in my uniform. Arriving at the front door, I saw my sisters out front playing on the lawn with something I couldn’t make out. I walked out to them, and then I saw him: little Oliver Fuzzy Butt (as he came to be known). Seriously, the sweetest, most wonderful dog we could ever had imagined.
For the next 17 years, Oliver would be the dog that would just hang with you. Not a dog to get in the car and follow you to work, Oliver was the dog that waited for you when you got home. He was happy to go on a walk, happy to sit by your feet or on your lap. Happy to lay at the foot of the bed, hogging most of the feet area. He was always there with lots of love to give. We had songs we would sing to him, and plenty of play time. He was more than a pet, he was a member of the family.
He followed us from Toledo, to Southern California, to Northern California. Seven moves in his 17 years. When he passed away, he was well into his 17th year. His age and frailty was obvious. It was so hard to lose him, but the time was evident. I haven’t had a dog since. That was in 1996. I hope to have another dog some day, and I hope they’ll give me as much joy as Oliver gave us.
Recently a true brother (from another mother) of mine, Sam, lost his beloved Mojo. At a young and frisky nine years old, Mojo was diagnosed with Cancer. It was all over his body, and Sam knew that there was no saving him. The sadness was too much. We had a wake for him last week, and the next day Sam took sweet Mojo to the beach one last time (Mojo spent a lot of time at the beach, watching Sam surf). Following this Sam took him to be put down. the sadness is almost too much to bear.
Tonight I dedicate the 8pm hour to our dear-departed Mojo. He was such a beautiful, sweet and loving dog. I asked friends to request their favorite dog-songs. I think you’ll enjoy this too. Especially if you’ve ever had a dog, or know the love that humans-best-friend can offer.
Enjoy.
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I Love My Dog: Cat Stevens
Everything Reminds Me Of My Dog: Jane Siberry
Technical Difficulties, so I talked a lot. Oh, and I played some Mark Arm and John Zorn
Masters of War: Mark Arm
Haamiah: Masada Quintet
Gonna Buy Me A Dog: The Monkees
Old Shep: Elvis Presley
Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine: Tom T. Hall
Old King: Neil Young
L.A. Woman: The Doors
Got My Mojo Workin’: Muddy Waters
Red Balloon: Shareef Ali
Holy Rock & Roll: Shareef Ali
This Heart Is Not A Home: Shareef Ali
No Second Thoughts (Tom Petty): Shareef Ali
I Want My Mojo Back: Scott H Biram
Underdog Theme
Hound Dog: Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thorton
Ghost of a Dog: Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
Me And You And A Dog Named Boo: Lobo
Black Eyed Dog: Nick Drake
I Wanna Be Your Dog: The Stooges
How Come My Dog Don’t Bark (When You Come ‘Round): Dr. John
March 21, 7pm
Enjoy.
Roustabout: Elvis Presley
Godzilla: Blue Oyster Cult
Kevin Pina on the phone speaking about Haiti
High Heel Sneakers: Pinetop Perkins
Crawlin’ Kingsnake (Alternate Take): Muddy Waters
I’m A King Bee: Slim Harpo
The Race Is On: George Jones
Waitin’ In Your Welfare Line: Buck Owens
Dumb Blonde: Dolly Parton
You Win Again: Jerry Lee Lewis
Concert Outlook
White Line Fever: Merle Haggard
Sin City: The Flying Burrito Brothers
Not Enough: J Mascis
Hour Two
Tomorrow is Forever: Grateful Dead (09-26-72)
Call Any Vegetable: Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention (11-13-70)
Mommy, Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight?: The Misfits (02-28-82)
Ramblin’ Rose: Gang War (05-31-80)
My Favorite Things: John Coltrane (07-01-61)
Memphis, Egypt: The Mekons (07-23-10)
Pass the Peas: The Meters with the JB Horns (12-91)
Rainy Night In Soho: The Pogues (06-15-89)
March 14, 7pm
Lot’s of great new music in the first hour, and amazing Afro-funk, LA funk and obscure soulful jazz in the second hour.
Enjoy.
Listen here.
Roustabout: Elvis Presley
Mystery Date: New Duncan Imperials
He Gets Me High: Dum Dum Girls
Is It Done: J Mascis
Through The Fog & The Haze: Sonny & The Sandwitches
Corner Of My Room: Turner Cody
Drug: White Denim
Electricity Turns Them On: Wires Under Tension
Mountaintop: The Holydrug Couple
Pobre Mary: Guadalupe Plata
Evill War: Shark Move
The Future: Tweak Bird
Roasted or Fried: St Vincent’s Latinaires Supersound Orchestra
Hour two:
Theme De Yoyo: Art Ensemble of Chicago
Allah Wakbarr: Ofo & The Black Company
Orere Elegjigbo: The Lijadu Sisters
Je’Nwi Temi (Don’t Gag Me): Fela Ransome-Kuti & The Africa 70
Get Up And Do It: Marie Adams
The Pharaohs Love Y’all: The Pharaohs
Higher Ground: Rudolph Johnson
Speak On It: The Politicians
March 7, 7pm
A fun show tonight. I been listening to a lot of new music. I love reading the Aquarius Records reviews. Much of the music tonight is either from those reviews, or music inspired by those reviews.
No in-studio guest tonight, but investigative journalist Kevin Pina phoned in to give us an update on Haiti.
Now for some music.
Click here to hear.
Roustabout: Elvis Presley
The Singer (Johnny Cash/Nick Cave Cover): Dirty Beaches
Deliah’s Gone: Johnny Cash
Interview with Kevin Pina
Mercy Seat: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Dirt: The Stooges
Concert Outlook
Playboy Bunnies: L∆’ SHMOOVE
Longlights: Blank Dogs
Styled by Dr. Roberts: Frog Eyes
1312 Behold A Marvel In The Darkness: Deerhoof
Now, ah Lissen
Meat: Idiot Flesh
Mamno3 Mn El Ta3’eer: Ahmed Rock ( Revolution Records )
Shadow of the Boogie: Asiko Rock Group
Fantastic Man: William Onyeabor
Billy Fish: The Melvins
Jeremy’s Storm: Tame Impala
Sour Cherry: Azalia Snail
Get High Babe: John Wesley Coleman III
One Day: Kings Go Forth
February 28, 8pm
Ragi da Lawyer stops by once again, for his free legal advice on the air clinic. Check it out.
Here’s the link to hear the show. You’ll get to hear Ragi and I ramble on and on. At times it’s quite funny.
Roustabout: Elvis Presley
Telephone Girl: Assagai
Try to Sleep: Low
Punch the Limo: Hiro Noodles
Ragi da Lawyer taking your calls.
My Life with Rickets: Mark Arm
Snowblind: Black Sabbath
Hour Two:
Good Morning School Girl: Muddy Waters
Checkers vs. Chess: Dress up like a hooker, I’ll be Charlie Sheen
Memphis Soul Stew: Funkgus
I’m Sad, Sad, Sad at Happy Donuts: Dieselhed
Black Belt Jones: Congress Six
The Big Boss: Charlie
February 21, 8pm
Noise Pop 2011 is happening in San Francisco this week, so I thought I’d do a special featuring many of the bands. I’ll talk about the venues and the extra-curricular activities offered at this year’s event.
Click here to download the archived show. It was a blast!
Roustabout: Elvis Presley
You Can Have It All: Yo La Tengo
Kites: Geographer
Finale: Funeral Party
Car Crash: Telekinesis
Heart to Tell: The Love Language
Alright (Sha-La-La): Burnt Ones
Ghosts of Syllables: Admiral Radley
Distant Life: Film School
Come On: Melted Toys
Passenger Train: The Stone Foxes
Gasoline & Cocaine: The Ferocious Few
Bone Dry: A B & The Sea
Born Stoked: Wet Illustrated
Days Are Long: Jake Mann & the Upper Hand
Sleep Talk: Shannon and The Clams
Symmetry of Empty Space: Silje Nes
Sugar: Young Prisms
None Shall Pass: Aesop Rock
Skanky Panky: Kid Koala
Take The L-Train: Battlehooch
Live It Up: Nobunny
When I’m With You: Best Coast
Horse Shoes: Wavves
Head of Steam: The Fresh & Onlys
February 21, 12pm
On tonight’s show I’ll be featuring bands performing at this year’s Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco. 8-10PM (PST) Monday.
