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You have distinguished taste in music. You only want the best. So why are you here? Just joking; I got what you need.
Often times I pull my music shortly before I leave for the station, looking for albums that I either recently purchased, or something I haven’t listened to in a long time. There are also times I pull records that I haven’t listen to quite enough, and figure I’ll try out a track on you. That being said, these records rarely get played on my show. I don’t really want to experiment on you that much. That wouldn’t be fair. You want to tune into a show where the host actually has done the work for you.
I’ve trained countless DJs over the years. Though I impart upon them my style of programming, it’s important that they find their own voice, as I did. Starting my radio life at the great KFJC (88-97), I was trained by Hell’n Hairspray, who shared her own wisdom about mixing accessible tunes with more challenging tracks. There were two school’s of thought at the Fine 89: Mix it up so as not to alienate the listener, and push the limits 100% of the time, listeners-be-damned! I come from the former school. I like to push the limits from time to time, but I also don’t want you all running for the hills, or to Dave-FM. HA!
On this show you get a mixed bag of sonic goodness. It’s the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s fourth release (untitled), I throw in a version of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” that you have never heard before, some folk blues from the deep south, Japanese psych, Detroit proto-punk, West Kenyan Guitar, Aussie garage rock, Detroit blues, and The Residents, along with many other tasty treats, fresh from Hell’s Kitchen Radio.
Take a moment and glance at the playlist, and then click on the link at the top to stream or download this episode.
Enjoy and please share.
jh
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After careful consideration, and a close listen to my pre-Halloween show, I came to the decision that it just plane blew. Therefore, I have made the executive decision for a do-over. The first hour on Monday night was some sweet spooky tunes to keep the holiday spirit going. Pun intended.
To make this night even better, the second hour features not one, but two remarkable performers: Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden. If you have tuned into my show over the years, then you know Eric is a longtime friend, and always a great interview, always with fun stories to share. Tonight Eric is joined by singer/songwriter Kate Vargas. I’ve been playing the hell out of her recent release, Rumpumpo. The two of them have been hosting their weekly “From The Red Couch” shows since COVID began, and each week is a real treat.
Tonight we talk about how COVID has been treating them, writing and performing, and what stories mean to them. I really love interviewing songwriters; they always dig deeper to tell the more meaningful story. I think you’ll agree.
weekends in November. I have attended many times and can attest to how amazing this show is. Go to the site and poke around. Seriously, go see this show!!!
Kate is performing later in November at Amado’s in the Mission, Sunday, November 21st.
OK, that’s enough. Take a look at the playlist below, click the link at the top to stream or download this show, by tickets to the live shows, and get a damn life already.
Enjoy.
jh
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Enjoy.
jh
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Science Fiction/Double Feature: Rocky Horror SDTK Bloody Hammer: Roky Erickson and the Aliens Mercy Seat: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Worship the Devil: Glitter Wizard The Beast with Five Hands: Groovie Ghoulies See You In The Boneyard: The Flesh Eaters I Was A Teenage Werewolf: The Cramps
Bela Lugosi’s Dead: Bauhaus You’re Dead: Norma Tanega I Put A Spell On You: Nina Simone Evil: Howlin’ Wolf
Halloween: Siouxsie and the Banshees Halloween: Mudhoney Halloween: Sonic Youth
Church of the Misdirection: Kate Vargas Happy Death: Eric McFadden
Glorieta and the Holy Place: Kate Vargas Who’s Laughing Now? Eric McFadden
I Want To Be Evil: Eartha Kitt Little Demon: Screamin Jay Hawkins
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Sometimes the week just gets away from me. I really need to be more on top of this blog. For this I apologize. And look what you missed!!! Scarrrrrry soundzzzzzzz. Not really. Kinda. I really didn’t put much effort into the holiday theme, most likely because it’s a week away, and I’m really trying to avoid making a costume of any kind. What the hell is wrong with me? I used to love to do the whole DIY thing. I did make my toddler son’s costume. Bodhi wants to be a blueberry. There are no blueberry costumes out there to be purchased, so I did what any modern day, creative father would do: I hit up the craft store!
He wants me to be a strawberry. This is not going to happen. He wants his mother to be a banana. This too is not going to happen. He wants his sister, Little Lauson Hell, to be an elephant. This really isn’t going to happen. He’ll forget all about it once he gets a candy bar thrown his way.
I am totally off topic.
This show was fun nonetheless. I realized following the show I should have played the Tom Waits tune “What’s He Building In There?”, instead of what I did play. In retrospect I have creepy music galore that I didn’t play. I did pull out some horror film soundtracks, and a few treats. There is some new music from the Melvins and Kate Vargas. I also picked up the 50th anniversary Beatles “Let It Be” box set. I played a few selections from those sessions in the second hour.
I just picked up the entire Pink Floyd 2021 remastered collection. There are no extras, but it sounds amazing! Next Monday you may hear some of this.
If you’re heading out on the town Sunday for Halloween, save some to the treats for the kids, will ya? My wife and I had this idea years ago, to serve creamed corn from ladles into the candy bags. Hilarious. Maybe one day? HA!
Have you checked out any of our many great new shows on Radio Valencia? Go to the shows page and tune in when it fits your schedule. There is so much there to fit your awesome style. We wish we were as cool as you.
Enjoy.
jh
Radio Valencia is a self-funded endeavor. If you are enjoying our shows, I’d like to ask you to donate a few dollars our way. This link will take you to our PayPal, which is hosted by SFIndyMedia, our non-profit benefactor. All donations go to Radio Valencia. Thank you in advance.
I Got A Feeling: The Beatles On The Day Shift Now/All Things Pass: The Beatles Polythene Pam (Rehearsal): The Beatles Maggie Mae/Fancy My Chances With You: The Beatles Don’t Let Me Down (First Rooftop Performance): The Beatles The Common People: Leonard Nimoy
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow: Amy Winehouse What A Wonderful World: Louis Armstrong Good Night, Sleep Tight: Lawrence Welk Singers
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Tune in for the music, stay for my stinging commentary on commercial radio! Seriously though, you can’t write this stuff. Live 105 is now Dave FM? Too much. Let’s turn commercial radio into a ghost town. To me this looks like the death knell of the medium. What a perfect time for people to tune into non-commercial, and community radio like Radio Valencia, where the DJs all curate their own shows. There is nothing holding us back. We aren’t relying on corporate interests. Our motive is our purpose.
As always, a lot of new music on this show. including new acoustic Melvins, new King Gizzard, FUZZ, Shannon and the Clams. I’m also starting a second hour feature where I showcase my box set collections. There are always sonic treats in these sets that you’ve never heard before. I’ll be sharing what I’ve got weekly.
Enjoy.
jh
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There Is A Mountain: Joe Jones Moving Pictures For The Ear: Don Cherry
Holy Roller: Night Beats Big Time: Medeski, Martin and Wood
Billy Fish (acoustic): Melvins Blaze: Acid King B1: Dungen
Yours: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Borin Convo: JJ Doom Runaway Child, Running Wild: The Temptations Dave’s Not Here: Cheech and Chong Help Me: Sonny Boy Williamson
Nothing People: FUZZ Le Jeu Du Telephone: Caroline Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For A Sunbeam: The Vaselines
Kids and Dogs: David Crosby and P.E.R.R.O. (2021 Remastered 50th Anniversary Release) Fearless: Pink Floyd (Stereo 24-Bit 96kHz Early Years Blu-Ray) All Apologies: Nirvana (2013 Remastered 20th Anniversary Release)
Snakes Crawl: Shannon and the Clams Living Wreck: Mudhoney Universal Consciousness: Alice Coltrane
Clap (studio version): Yes Good Night Sleep Tight: Lawrence Welk Singers
Well this is embarrassing. I should have shared this with you days ago. What was I thinking? What have I been doing all this time? Oh right, I have kids, and a wife. And it was my birthday this past week, so there was that. And I have a job.
I just can’t please ’em all.
And this was a really good show; possibly the best since I returned live in the studio this past summer. New music from Ty Segall,Shannon and the Clams, King Gizzard and John Dwyer. There’s also a tribute to sax man, Pee Wee Ellis. I saw some live music last weekend and went digging online for the opening bands. I open with tunes from both, Buzzed Lightbeer and Coffin. Check them out when they come to your town.
Support live, local music.
Enjoy.
jh
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Music and mayhem for two hours. You’re good with that, right? I really had no chance, btw. I have to keep up appearances. I really listen to Helen Reddy and Montovani at home. You knew that though. You’re smart like that. I’m boring as all get out. Dad jokes a-plenty! I plug my ears through all this music you hear during my show. Blech. Who needs it? amiright?????
And then there’s the guests! Sheesh! Who the Hell wants to talk to people? I really just want to sink into my comfy couch, eat some bon-bons and watch train videos on YouTube.
First hour is some stuff, follower by things. Ha! New music from Red Fang, Toshi Kasai and Daddy Longhead. Such goodness coming from these artists. I’m looking forward to interviewing producer, engineer, electronics wiz Toshi Kasai in the upcoming weeks.
Second hour brings a visit from the one and only Mike Dingle of the 3rd Thursday Band, and Marlon Kasberg of KFJC (I won’t share his airname, but you will know him when you hear him). They stopped in to talk up this weekend hullabaloo happening at Winters Tavern in Pacific, Saturday and Sunday, featuring a tribute to the late. great rock/punk saxophonist Steve Mackay. The interview was fun and way too much roommate radio, but silly nonetheless.
There’s also some great music featuring Steve Mackay late in the second hour.
If you really want to give a listen to what a bunch of idiots who have known one another for 20+ years in and around the music and radio history, forgetting that they’re on the radio, and ignoring the listeners, then you really want to give this a lesson. To be honest though, Marlon and I did our best to keep Dingle on point, and talking directly into the microphone. I love that guy.
Come to this show!
Enjoy.
jh
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It has been almost two full years since I have hosted a guest in the studio. Monday night I was pleased to have Patsy and Giovanni “The Cleaner” mAcdonald, from the greatest rock and roll band in the world, Shake Well, join me in the second hour, talking up their new release and upcoming show at Ivy Room, Thursday night, September 16th, featuring TJ mAcdonald, who sounds a lot like Eric McFadden, on guitar. Eric and Kate Vargas are headlining this show.
The mAcdonald family are a curious bunch, and Patsy shares some stories I don’t think the rest of the family are too keen on you all knowing. Be sure to check out the interview. They also brought along some tracks for the soon-to-be-released new album. There’s plenty of new music throughout the show tonight. Amyl and the Sniffers, Toshi Kasai, Paul Leary, Kate Vargas, Meatbodies, and Negativland. Whew, that’s a lot.
Music bed generously produced and donated by Adam MacKintosh Enjoy. jh
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Another Monday, another chance for me to share some great music with you all. I started in radio in the Fall of 1988, when I was at the College of San Mateo and took radio classes, so I could be at KCSM, Jazz-91 on the campus. I was also working at Tower Records in San Mateo at the time. One of my colleagues was a DJ near the South Bay at 89.7FM KFJC, located at Foothill Junior College, just south of Stanford. When she heard I was at KCSM, she told me I should come down to KFJC and check it out. I was floored; I thought of KFJC as an exclusive station, with the cream of the crop of subversive DJs, always pushing the limits of what was “acceptable” radio. I first showed up there in late Fall 1988, and stuck around until 1997.
KFJC taught me that I had a responsibility to push the limits. Where else are you going to be turned onto music that will captivate and elevate you to a higher consciousness? Indeed.
So tonight you’re going to get what I always give you: good musical medicine. Tribute to Lee “Scratch” Perry; new Ty Segall and Meatbodies; krautrock from Embryo; kraut-influenced from MV and EE; birthday wishes to Roger Waters and much much more,
I’ve been doing this radio thing for over 30 years now, but it still feels fresh every week. I love finding new music, or music that’s new to me, so I can share it all with you. I hope you enjoy this recent presentation.
Enjoy.
jh
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Hey radio fans, we’re having a good ol’ fashion rent party, Sunday night, August 15th, 7-10:30PM at Make Out Room, 3225 22nd Street in SF, right next door to the brand new Radio Valencia studio!
John Hell, along with Ace from Reality Check TV will be MCing this fine show, so get your hands out of your pockets and get your ass down to the Make Out Room for some fine shenanigans!
$10 and up (sliding scale) donation at the door is requested. Some of the proceeds are also going to “The DJ Project SF”, a youth arts non- profit, serving youth of color in the San Francisco Mission district.
County-wide Mask Mandate went into effect 8/2 at Midnight. We will be requiring all patrons and staff to be masked at all times while indoors and we will continue to require proof of vaccination to gain entry. Thank you.
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Serving up some hot platters for your brain matter.
Seriously though, there are some good eats for your ears on this here show. Give it spin…or a stream. You can download it to go! Who knows, maybe you’re listening to this show in the distant future, floating through space, far from our galaxy. Good on ya! Do you still consider yourself human, even if you don’t live on planet Earth anymore?
I’ve been reading the “Three-Body Problem“, by Cixin Liu, and that question comes up throughout the trilogy.
As for this here show, it’s an interesting one. I’m training a new host, DJ Collin, who’s going to be starting his new show Friday’s 6-8PM Pacific, “Digging with DJ Collin“. The second half of this show features a lot of his selections. I really put him to the test tonight. There were so many tech issues, even I was getting a bit flustered. He was chill the whole way through, and really gave his best. I can’t wait to tune in to his show! Our new home is really attracting some great talent. Please take the time to tune in regularly throughout the week. You never know when your next favorite host will knock you off your feet.
Take a look at the playlist below, click on the link at the top to stream or download this baby, and enjoy your trip through the cosmos.
Enjoy.
jh
Are you in our around San Francisco, Sunday, August 15th? We’re having a fundraiser at Make Out Room, our next door neighbor on 22nd street. We would love to see you. We have bands, and yours truly is MCing along with a few other Radio Valencia DJs. Check out the link for all the details.
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Guess what, our door broke again. WTF?!?!? More than ever we are in need of funds beyond what our staff can afford. If you can throw a few dimes Radio Valencia’s way, we will be forever in your debt. Thanks in advance.
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Zo No Sanaka: Kikagaku Moyo The Snake: Pink Fairies
Hunter: Joni Mitchell Master of the Universe: Hawkwind Mr. Pharmacist: The Fall Linda Blair: Redd Kross
A Hedonist: EXEK Are You Really Going To Move To The South: Marissa Nadler UFO Please Take Me Home: Coachwhips If I Had My Way: Bosco Hideaway: Olivia Tremor Control – DJ Collin Ride It: Montra – DJ Collin Louise: Acetone – DJ Collin
LPs: Jeffrey Lewis – DJ Collin Driftin’: Sonny and the Sunsets – DJ Collin Speeding Motorcycle: Daniel Johnston with Yo La Tengo – DJ Collin
Burnt Toast: Daddy Longhead Blood Like Cream: Red Fang March To Fuzz: Mudhoney
The Waitress Song: First Aid Kit Dragstrip Riot: The Flesh Eaters
