It’s a beautiful day here in San Francisco with guest DJ Gwyn joining us in the studio this morning. Some minor technical hiccups as we start, but then we’re off for a wonderful show with a mix of music you’ve might have heard of or just discovering for the first time. Listen to “Sufficient Grounds” with Sully every Saturday @8-10amPT and repeated Wednesdays at 8amPT. Cheers. Play list: Ragam by Dr. L Subramaniam from Collection Ocora Radio- France:Indie du Sud (South India) The Ceremony of the Innocense by Moby from Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt Sparks by Royksopp from Melody A.M. A Man by Key & Cleary from Love Is The Way Wonderful by Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth Christ Choir from Like A Ship (Without a Sail) Too Long At The Fair by Natalie Merchant from Rarities (1998-2017) Mother I Sober by Kendrick Lamar from Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Put On A Smile by Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak, Silk Sonic from An Evening with Silk Sonic Made Like That by Sierra Ferrell from Long Time Coming Gold & Silver by Quicksilver Messenger Service from Quicksilver Messenger Service Magic by Pilot from From The Album of the Same Name Bluff by Case Oats from Bluff -Single My Own Peculiar Way by Willie Nelson from Teatro All My Days by Alexi Murdoch from Time Without Consequences Bowie by Flight Of The Conchords from Flight Of The Conchords Make A Move On Me by Olivia Newton-John from Physical Public Image by Public Image Ltd. from First Issue Fox on the Run by Sweet from Desolation Boulevard Bloody Well Right by Supertramp from Crime of the Century I Am A Scientist by Guided By Voices from Bee Thousand Broken Toy by Veronica Falls from Waiting For Something To Happen Almost It by Sacred Paws from Run Around the Sun
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No guests, new music, you, me, these turntables, this microphone. Tonight I was feeling a bit peckish and chose a variety that has moved me lately. New releases from Kikagaku Moyo, Mavis Staples and Levon Helm, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.
I just want to let the music do the talking here. It was also the 50th anniversary of what I consider to be one of the top five all-time great Grateful Dead shows: August 27, 1972. There is a lot I can say about this amazing show, but I think you should just go listen the very well produced Deadcast and let Jesse Jarnow tell you all about it. I shared the 18 minute “Playin’ in the Band“.
I was going to follow up the epic Dead jam with a new 18 minute King Gizzard track, but I was running out of time. Dang. I would have done it too. And the story of the new KGLW track “The Dripping Tap” is really one to read about. I look forward to sharing the track with you soon.
Check out the playlist below and click the link above to check out the show.
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Nice, Nice, Very Nice: Ambrosia I Will Not Be Your Fool: David Bromberg
Jubilee Train/Do Re Mi/Promised Land: Dave Alvin and the Guilty Men Walk the Plank: The Scientists
The Universe: Death Valley Girls Raisins: Dinosaur Jr (Electronic Anthology Project)
Cardboard Pile: Kikagaku Moyo I Feel Good (1975): James Brown
Packing Up Getting Ready To Go: Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder You Gotta Serve Somebody: Mavis Staples and Levon Helm Knock It On The Head: Mudhoney Carry Home: The Gun Club
Playin’ in the Band: Grateful Dead (August 27, 1972)
Magenta Mountain: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Eyes of the Muse: King Tuff
Carletta’s In Hats Again: Brigid Dawson and the Mothers Network Spanish Fly: Boss Hog What A Wonderful World: Louis Armstrong
I have a deep interest in languages and cultures. I find the differences between them fascinating. I have explored some of that through music, probably not to a great extent, but I do like a fair amount of non-English speaking music. When considering this show I thought to look into the story of the Tower of Babel.
In summary, it was a unified group of humans, speaking a common tongue, that put concerted effort into building a city that reached to the heavens. Apparently, God thought this was not cool, so He confounded them all and split them into a bunch of languages so that one could understand one another. So, to that end, we have war and distrust all the world over due to lack of understanding, for which God Himself claims ownership. I’m sure that’s not how religious folk see it, but I do find that intriguing.
But that’s not my point here. It’s to expose you to a breath of music using other languages, as well as the art for using babel talk known as Dadaism which appears in several places within the set. Go ahead and give a good listen and hopefully you find something new to explore further.
Set List:
1. Elephant Talk by King Crimson from Discipline (1981)
2. No Ke Ano Ahiahi by Medeski, Martin and Wood from Combustication (1998)
3. Sidi Mansour by Chineka Rimitti from Sidi Mansour (Featuring East Bay Ray and Flea) (1995)
4. Towards the Within by Dead Can Dance from Into the Labyrinth (1993)
5. Soup by Can from Ege Bamyasi (1972)
6. Chik Chikka by Mulatu Astake and the Heliocentrics from Inspiration Information 3 (2009)
7. L’Via L’Viaquez by the Mars Volta from Frances the Mute (2005)
8. Ghost Voice by Dengue Fever from The Deepest Lake (2015)
9. Allas Sak by Dungen from Allas Sak (2015)
10. Abul Hagag by Ozric Tentacles from Afterswish (1991)
11. Greu Martire by Poil from Sus (2019)
12. Spoon by Boris from New Album (2011)
13. Die Eier Von Satan by Tool from AEnima (1996)
14. Den Standiga Resan by Opeth from Watershed (2008)
15. Loco de Amor by David Byrne from Rei Momo (1989)
16. Sambi Pa Ti by Santana from Abraxis (1970)
17. I Zimbra by the Talking Heads from Fear of Music (1979)
18. Sangara by the World Saxaphone Quartet from Four Now (1996)
19. Alea lacta Est by the Nubdug Ensemble from Vol. 1: The Machines of Zeno (2020)
20. You Speak My Language by Morphine from Good (1992)
21. Mimolle by PinioL from Bran Coucou (2018)
22. Masoko Tanga by The Police from Outlandos d’Amour (1978)
23. Speaking in Tongues clip from the Exorcist (1973)
Hello fellowship of the Alchemist. This was an opportunity to put together a new show on an off schedule time. Why, because it’s Saturday and there’s nowhere else to I’d rather be right now.
Couple of nice interviews from bands playing the show next door at the Make Out Room which included Dizzy Twin, Macerator, The Daniel Benyamin Band and the Toiling Midgets.
SET LIST:
1. Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting by Elton John
2. Garden of Earthly Delights by XTC
3. Highly Combustible by The Motet
4. Mystery Achievement by The Pretenders
5. Surf Rider by The Lively Ones
Interview with Mia D’Bruzzi (Frightwig/Mudwimmin) and Roger Rocha (4 Non Blondes/The Goldenhearts) currently of Dizzy Twin.
6. Pavlov’s Palace by Dizzy Twin
7. We’re Having Much More Fun by X
8. Burning Coal by Les McCann
9. Miss Maybelle by R.L. Burnside
10. Suits Are Picking Up the Bill by the Squirrel Nut Zippers
11. Why Do You Look So Sad When You Smile by Daniel Benyamin
Interview with Daniel Benyamin (Toiling Midgets) and Czar Montecola of the Daniel Benyamin Band
12. Three Things by the Toiling Midget
13. Queen Bee by Grand Funk Railroad
14. Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except for Me and My Monkey by the Beatles
15. Bodysnatchers by Radiohead
16. Run, Run, Run by The Gestures
17. Robot Man by the Scorpions
18. Organic Anti-Beatbox Band by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
19. Waiting Room by Fugazi
20. Fugazi by Marillion
21. Grim Reaper by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
22. El Matador by Los Fabulos Cadillacs
23. Po Lazerus by James Carter and the Prisoners
24. That’s How It Goes by the Meat Puppets
It’s a beautiful day in San Francisco here in the Mission. Hopefully we’re entertaining you and turning you on to fresh new music. Listen to Sufficient Grounds every Saturday at 8-10amPT and then repeated in Wednesdays at 8amPT. Thanks for listening.
Play list: Elsewhere Anchises by David Holms from Late Night Tales: David Holmes Ether by Mogwai from Atomic It’s Not Easy by Ofege from Try And Love Rose Rouge by Jorga Smith from Rose Rouge Ride or Die by Durand Jones & the Indications from Private Space Liquid Spirit by Gregory Porter from Liquid Spirit Foxy Girls in Oakland by Rodger Collins from Foxy Girls in Oakland Gin and Juice by Richard Cheese from The Sunny Side of The Moon Boys Want Sex in the Morning by Uncle Bonsai from Boys Want Sex in the Morning Open All Night by Bruce Springsteen from Nebraska Glory of True Love by John Prine from Fair and Square Made Like That by Sierra Ferrell from Long Time Coming I Don’t Like Change by Lou Barlow from Reason To Live Harbour by Cate Le Bon from Pompeii Quiet Corners & Empty Spaces by The Jayhawks from Paging Mr. Proust Come on In by Lady Wray from Piece of Me I Can’t See Nobody by Nina Simone from Remixed & Reimagined Hey Joe by Nanette Workman from Guantanamera Ceremony by New Order from Substance Friday by Real Estate from The Main Thing Mary Bumble Bee by Purling Hiss from Water on Mars Morning, Noon and Night by Jack White from Fear of the Dawn Sean Flynn by The Clash from Combat Rock Love Is Strange by Buddy Holly from Late Night Tales: David Holmes Needles And Pins by Jackie Shannon from Don\’t Turn Back On Me Terrible Love (Alternate Track) by The National from High Violet
More Animal Tracks. Part 2 in my Wild Kingdom Series…..and there will be plenty more…..This time our loose little sub theme is Urban Living. Not much cognitive substance to that, but a great list of songs about animals, or at least named after animals.
Set List:
1. Concrete Jungle by Special Beat from Ska Wars (1999)
2. Elephant Walk by Lettuce from Mt. Crushmore (2016)
3. Comfort Eagle by Cake from Comfort Eagle (2001)
4. Dogs Rule the Night by Porno for Pyros from Good God’s Urge (1996)
5. Animal Behavior by Praxis from Transmutation (Mutatis Mutandis) (1992)
6. Bonnie the Cat by Porcupine Tree from The Incident (2009)
7. 3 Birds by The Dead Weather from Horehound (2009)
8. Give the Mule What He Wants by Queens of the Stone Age from Queens of the Stone Age (1998)
9. Pets Eat Their Master by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine from The Audacity of Hype (2009)
10. Worm Drink by Clutch from Blast Tyrant (2004)
11. Fascist Pig by Suicidal Tendencies from Suicidal Tendencies (1983)
12. Vulture by Iggy Pop from Post Pop Depression (2016)
13. P.I.G.S. by Holy Fuck from Latin (2010)
14. Bloodhounds by All Them Witches from Our Mother Electricity (2012)
15. Jingle of a Dog’s Collar by Butthole Surfers from Electric Larryland (1996)
16. Frog by M.I.R.V. from Feeding Time on Monkey Island (1997)
17. Pig Man by Mondo Generator from Cocaine Radio (2000)
18. I’m Your Pet Rock by Reverend Horton Heat from Revival (2004)
19. Whale and Wasp by Alice in Chains from Jar of Flies (1993)
20. Cat and Mouse Game by Dr. John from Swamp Blues (2007)
21. Crawling King Snake by The Doors from L.A. Woman (1970)
22. Dead Dodo Down by Purson from Desire’s Magic Theatre (2016)
23. Rattlesnake Shake by Fleetwood Mac from Men of the World: The Early Years (Collection) (2002)
24. Tommy the Cat by Primus from Suck on This (1990)
25. Anima by Moby from Animal Rights (1996)
26. Warf Rat by Midnight Oil from Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead (1991)
27. Animal Kingdom by the Meat Puppets from Up on the Sun (1985)
28. Very Ape by Nirvana from In Utero (1993)
29. Heartworm by Thee Oh Sees from Face Stabber (2019)
30. Jackalope by Colonel Claypool’s Bucket of Bernie Brains from The Big Eyeball in the Sky (2004)
31. Nitro Squirrel (Multiple Moe) by Uncle Moe’s Space Ranch from Uncle Moe’s Space Ranch (2001)
32. Concrete Jungle by Bob Marley and the Wailers from Catch a Fire (1973)
33. Searching for Ticks by M.I.R.V. from Feeding Time on Monkey Island (1997)
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I love having talented folks in the studio to interview. There’s something about being able to ask those questions about their art that really gets me going. Monday night I was honored to have long time Bay Area guitarist, producer, engineer Myles Boisen drop in to talk about his latest project “No Accident”, a mostly prepared piano collection. He was kind enough to bring a bunch of his other recordings, including solo efforts, and tracks produced with his former band, Splatter Trio. He’s played on quite a few sessions over the years, including Tom Waits and David Lynch. We spoke about all of this and much more.
I neglected to ask him about his tunings! Dang. Just an excuse to have him on with me again!
We’ve been gone for a just over a month from traveling and COVID. It’s great to be back in the studio here on 22nd Street in the heart of the San Francisco’s Mission District. Thanks for tuning in every Saturday from 8 to 10am and replayed on Wednesdays at 8am.
Playlist: Einstein On The Beach (Act IV: Bed, Aria by Phillip Glass Ensemble & Michael Riesman from Phillip Glass: Einstein On The Beach Implosion-Explosion by Colleen from The Tunnel and the Clearing How it Ends by DeVotchKa from How It Ends Mary’s Corner by Ikebe Shakedown from Kings Left Behind Dangerous Liasons by Black Midi from Hellfire My Sweet Lord by Jim James from Tribute to Beware of Darkness (Version One/Bonus Track) by George Harrison from All Things Must Pass Bread Song by Black Country, New Road from Ants From Up There I Ain’t Never by David Grisman & Jerry Garcia from Been All Around The World Cleveland Summer Nights by Jacob Tovar from Another Time, Another Place I Don’t Mind by Sturgill Simpson from Cuttin\’ Grass Vol ! Work by Lou Reed & John Cale from Songs for Drella Boyish by Japanese Breakfast from Soft Sounds from Another Planet Everythings Got’Em by Harry Nielson from The Point! If It Gets Light by The Bye Bye Blackbirds from Boxer at Rest The Woman Cannot Help It by Ike Reiko from You, Baby On A Neck, On a Spit by Grizzly Bear from Yellow House Moon in Water by Underworld from Barking Rez by Underworld from Dubnobasswithmyheadman All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem from Sound of Silver
