The Magnet Theater Podcast delves into improv and comedy and the people doing it in NYC and beyond. The Magnet Theater is located in New York City and offers original improv & sketch comedy shows and classes 7 days a week.
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!Team Awesome, Inc is a weekly podcast offering Twisted and explicit comedic perspectives on the news, entertainment industry, politics and human sexuality. Featuring talent from Chicago's Second City, La Luz in Brooklyn, New York's Upright Citizens Brigade, The Magnet Theater, The Annoyance Theater, the NYC stand up comedy scene and the independent artist world. Nothing is off limits.
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If you are a musician, writer, visual artist, actor, or some other type of creative entrepreneur, this show is for you! Host Bob Baker is on a mission to help creative people of all kinds use their talents and know-how to make a living and make a difference in the world! The podcast features interviews and helpful advice from Bob, who has been self-employed in the arts for most of his life (as an author, musician, visual artist, actor, and improv comedy instructor).
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Experimental Radio the way grandma used to make."
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Joe has seen every episode of the HBO show Entourage. Emily has not. Each week these two comedians will watch, recap and review an episode of Entourage with some great comedians and Entourage newbies from the UCB Theatre, Netflix, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central, Samantha Bee and more joining them along the way. Recorded live from Queens Blvd baby!
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Did you ever wish you learned to play guitar or drums but never got around to it? Do you love live music but wish it was you on stage? Do you ever wonder what it would be like to sing in front of hundreds or thousands of people? Well, then, why not come hang out with Nick, Mike, and Jase as we sit back and discuss everything about being in bands all our lives!
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"The Soul Glo Project" is a podcast (and a live show!) that celebrates diversity in comedy through inclusion. All are welcomed and all are celebrated. Let your 'SOOOOUUL GLOOOOOO!' with "The Soul Glo Project". Hosted by Keisha Zollar, Anna Suzuki, and Emily Schorr Lesnick.
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What if we told you Bartholomew Columbus, Jerome Bonaparte and Kermit Roosevelt were all real people? Did you know that there is a direct link between Napoleon Bonaparte and tin cans? Thomas Jefferson and barbed wire? John Travolta and Forrest Gump? Dive into the rabbit hole of history's obscure facts and unique narratives with host Albort Einstone as he connects the dots between past and present. Join us for a hearty dose of Scattered Curiosities.
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I Love This Band is an independent music podcast from Ireland. I explore why we love certain artists and why they're meaningful to us in our lives. Expect band profiles, interviews and special episodes. Now streaming: I Love This Band Presents Nirvana
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Introducing COSMiC YUM with Missy Galore, the ultimate meditainment journey of LOVEolution. Get ready to be transported to a galactic space of heart music, musings and meditation, where you can calibrate, flow, and flower with resilient happiness powers. Join Missy Galore as she guides you through pathways to heart bliss, helping heal + transmute trauma with creativeness. Through this journey, you will grow your Rainbow Body bright and FLUFF up the Goodness for All Life! The more we FLUFF it ...
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My Fellow Americans, Life is actually just a microscopic, deluded moment in time, so let's cut to the freakin' chase. One look at our impending election debacle can solidify my case. It has been my contention since birth, that the answer to every difficulty we encounter on this sacred yet demented Stone, can be revealed with ultimate clarity through the ultra neurotic engagements of Music, Art, Literature, Film, Poetry and a good Pastrami sandwich. Why would any sane human spend so must time ...
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Mic Michaeli has held down keyboard duties with iconic act Europe for nearly the entirety of their ongoing career. We cover that career in some detail and also discuss other projects Mic has been able to complete in between sell out arena and stadium shows. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video…
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This One Creative Goal Can Change Everything!
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Stop the struggle, gain clarity, take control, and live the empowered life you deserve using the Personal Transformation Matrix! https://bobbakerinspiration.com/ptm - This life-changing, three-step process easily fits into your busy schedule, gets quick results, and is designed for lasting change. It’s time for YOU to take your ambition up a notch!…
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THE BRAMBLE AND THE ROSE by Mary McCaslin and Jim Ringer (Philo, 1978). BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #81
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I’d like to say that this is one of the best love duets ever recorded, but I demur from superlatives generally. However, I can say with certainty that it’s one of my favorites. Maybe it’s the simple, straightforward vocal delivery of these two raw-boned, pioneer types that makes me cry every time they ease into the sinuous harmonies of the chorus. …
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Riders To The Stars! (Radio Riffin’ w/ Austin & Mitch) Enjoy! https://midvalleymutations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mutation378.mp3 WFMU Playlist & Interactive Live Chat Additional “Riders To The Stars” Resources. (Just the audio “commentary,” and video versions of the broadcast.)By Austin Rich
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Dennis Atlas is currently keyboardist for the renowned rock band Toto, joining the band in 2024 as their second keyboardist, replacing Steve Maggiora. We talk to Dennis about that amazing opportunity, his burgeoning solo career and his other projects. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watc…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS A SPECIAL ARCHIVAL EPISODE: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS TRIBUTE TO BARBARA DANE (BARBARA JEAN SPILLMAN) May 12, 1927 – October 20, 2024- ACTIVIST, JAZZ, FOLK, BLUES SINGER, RECORD PRODUCER ...
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Breaking News! FILM PREMIERE Maureen Gosling's THE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE "The amazing story of Barbara Dane, a powerful radical citizen-artist whose magnificent voice and uncompromising dedication to freedom, social justice and global liberation, continues to ring." --Danny Glover, Executive Producer WATCH TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
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20 Minutes Into The Future 2024 Halloween Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 24 May 2024) It’s that time of year, when our thoughts turn to those of Halloween! Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s, at Halloween. https://ia903409.us.archive.org/6/items/20-minutes-2024-halloween-special/20Minutes2…
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The Magnetic Monster & More! (Radio Riffin’ w/ Austin & Mitch, and a clip of 20 Year Old Halloween Radio)
The Magnetic Monster & More! (Radio Riffin’ w/ Austin & Mitch, and a clip of 20 Year Old Halloween Radio) Enjoy! https://midvalleymutations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/magneticmonstermorefillin.mp3 You can watch the whole movie, with our commentary, here. Or, if you would just like a commentary track .mp3 that you can try to sync up with your co…
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Blocks And Blocks of Monster Rocks! (Part 2 of 2) (Halloween Spooktacular 2024!) WFMU Playlist & Archived Live Chat. Enjoy. https://midvalleymutations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mutation377.mp3By Austin Rich
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WILDFLOWERS by The Holy Mackerel (Reprise, 1968) BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #80
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I discovered this track on a WB compilation set named “My Mind Gets High”, and boy… upon hearing this cut did I ever started experiencing flashbacks. In 1968, The Holy Mackerel was explicitly created as a vehicle for young, up and coming singer-songwriter Paul Williams, whose heavily processed vocal, along with the sitar, places this psychedelic ar…
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"CAPTAIN BILLY’S MAGIC 8 BALL" -SEASON TWO- EPISODE FOUR. STIFFS LIVE (STIFF, 1978) IN HIGH DEFINITION - THE ENTIRE ALBUM WITH THE CAPTAIN'S MAGNETIC NARRATIVE -THE CAPTAIN EXPLORES HIS COVE OF 8 TRACK ...
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Last May, my son Jasper and my daughter-in-law Hannah asked me what I would like for my birthday. I said what I always say: “Surprise me.” But then Hannah suggested that they get me an 8 track because she knows I collect them. She wanted to know which genre or artist I like. Also, she didn’t know how, or where to buy one. “Ebay,” I said, and jumped…
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Larry Mullins, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds / Iggy Pop / Swans / Solo Artist (Part 2)
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Larry Mullins is an American multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Swans and Iggy Pop, but his diversity as a player and composer goes well beyond those two iconic acts. In this second of two parts we talk on Larry’s work with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Residents, the establishment of Larry’s record lab…
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Blocks And Blocks of Monster Rocks! (Part 1 of 2) (Halloween Spooktacular 2024, Three Hour Special!) w/ Human Dinosaur, LIVE!
Blocks And Blocks of Monster Rocks! (Part 1 of 2) (Halloween Spooktacular 2024, Three Hour Special!) w/ Human Dinosaur, LIVE! WFMU Playlist & Archived Chat. w/ A Live Performance by Human Dinosaur Enjoy.By Austin Rich
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Dimestore Radio Theater Halloween Spook-tacular 2024! (Part 2) Enjoy! https://midvalleymutations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dimestorespooktacular2024part2.mp3By Austin Rich
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS “DARTH VADER AND OTHER SWEET INSPIRATIONS"- THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK WELCOME JAMES EARL JONES, CISSY HOUSTON, J.D. SOUTHER, AND KRIS KRISTOFFERSON TO ...
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A note from Bill: Rich says I'm too modest about discussing my Acting career - could be. But, today I have a story that I felt compelled to share about my "brush with greatness" with one of the greatest American actors of the 20th century: the titanic James Earl Jones, in a Shakespearean production of the rarely produced Timon of Athens. It's one t…
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(Mini) MUTATION FEST, 2024! (w/ Ghosts of Ghosts, Four Dimensional Nightmare & Brad Anderson, LIVE!)
(Mini) MUTATION FEST, 2024! (w/ Ghosts of Ghosts, Four Dimensional Nightmare & Brad Anderson, LIVE!) WFMU Playlist & Archived Chat. Enjoy. https://midvalleymutations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mutation375.mp3By Austin Rich
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Dimestore Radio Theater Halloween Spook-tacular 2024! (Part 1) Enjoy! https://midvalleymutations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dimestorespooktacular2024part1.mp3By Austin Rich
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Larry Mullins is an American multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Swans and Iggy Pop, but his diversity as a player and composer goes well beyond those two iconic acts. In this first of two parts we talk on Larry’s 115 date tour with Swans, his just released solo album and start discussing his long and sto…
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Episode 37: Magnet Man and Asian Lady's Recyclable Standoff
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J's massive debt; big bank profits, tales of recycling, and Rent (now with 30% fewer AIDS)! In this episode, Nick visits Nashville and tells us all about his visit to an all-drums music store and the music scene. Thank you all so much for your support over the last year and change we've been doing this stupid show. We just hit 1000 downloads and we…
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APE MAN by THE KINKS (1970, Reprise) - BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #79
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Haven’t we all wanted to just get away from the complexities of modern life? Escape the city, quit our jobs, and hit the hammock on some island in the South Pacific? This has been a predominant theme of Ray Davies’ lyrical output. Life today is too stressful; the past was more orderly and harmonious. In this song Ray goes WAY BACK to an imagined ed…
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JOHN FAHEY LIVE AT THE GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, OCTOBER 31, 1978. - A HOTEL BOHEMIA FAVORITE! FROM 1959'S "BLIND JOE DEATH" THROUGH HIS 5 TRIBUTE ALBUMS, MR. FAHEY ALTERED HOW THE GUITAR IS HEARD AND ...
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John Fahey (1939-2001) was a singular folklore musicologist, archivist, and record label entrepreneur who played his instrument like no other person alive. He made weird, earthy, mystical music, and lived a life to match. Bill and Rich are pleased to offer this excerpt from a 1979 Halloween concert given by Mr. Fahey in San Francisco at the famed G…
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The People Who Died, 2024 Edition WFMU Playlist & Archived Chat. Enjoy! https://midvalleymutations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mutation374.mp3By Austin Rich
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Dimestore Radio Theater Halloween Spook-tacular 2024! (Prequel) Enjoy! https://midvalleymutations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dimestorespooktacular2024prequel.mp3By Austin Rich
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Tom Seals is an emerging talent in the jazz and blues scene in the UK. Despite his youth, this gifted musician from Crewe has already performed alongside renowned artists such as Jamie Cullum, Gregory Porter, and Jools Holland. Beyond live performances, he hosts his own television program on Sky called “Tom Seals Presents,” where he engages in conv…
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"CAPTAIN BILLY’S MAGIC 8 BALL" -SEASON TWO- EPISODE THREE - THE ELECTRIC FLAG "A LONG TIME COMIN'" (COLUMBIA, 1968) IN HIGH DEFINITION - THE ENTIRE ALBUM WITH THE CAPTAIN'S MAGNETIC NARRATIVE -THE CAPTAIN ...
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I scored this green plastic 4 track cart of musical magic on Ebay, along with Bookends by Simon and Garfunkel, and The Live Adventures of Bloomfield and Kooper, Vol. 2. I needed to acquire an antiquated device through which to hear them because 4s don’t play on standard 8 track machines, so I tracked down a heavy wooden Muntz cabinet model that sti…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS “ELECTRIC FLAG AT HALF-MAST”-NICK GRAVENITIS JOINS THE ETERNALS AT THE HOTEL LOUNGE - A CELEBRATION OF A LIFE “BURIED IN THE BLUES.”- FEATURING THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND ...
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https://nickgravenites.com/ This singing-songwriting, blues legend carried the standard of the Chicago masters such as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, James Cotton, Junior Wells, and many others beyond the Midwest, to a whole new audience of flower children in California and beyond, when he fronted Mike Bloomfield's foundational "All American" band, Th…
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Stereogram #9: Scarlet Begonias (w/ Arvo Zylo) Arvo Zylo returns to the show. Playlist & Live WFMU Chat. Enjoy! https://midvalleymutations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mutation373.mp3By Austin Rich
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "WINDS OF CHANGE-THE WALKING MILES, COLTRANE, KAMALA AND EVANS BLUES- A MEDITATION"- FEATURING THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK-THE CLEAR POWER OF INSPIRATION ...
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Sixty-five years ago, “Kind of Blue”was recorded and performed by a young group of talented musicians —before they were jazz legends — under the leadership of the visionary trumpeter Miles Davis. Initial sales were slow after the August 1959 release, but then the album caught fire, becoming the best-selling jazz album of all time. So why has “Kind …
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BAD MOTORCYCLE by THE STOREY SISTERS (1958, Cameo) - BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #78
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I have always been drawn to fables of underdogs and the unrecognized. This affinity was engendered early on in childhood, and marinated throughout 30 years in the acting trade, where I’ve seen many of the finest talents of my generation wither on the vine of show biz obscurity. This catchy girl-group number from the Cameo catalogue is spunkily deli…
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KITES ARE FUN by The Free Design (Project 3, 1967) BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #77
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This goofy confection of Sunshine Pop was so at odds with the popular music of the day that it seemed doomed from the start. The Dedrick family, (Chris, Sandy, Bruce, Ellen, and Stephanie), were so unhip that the classical-jazz compositional genius of Chris Dedrick and the sublime sibling harmonies on display were incomprehensible to the rock intel…
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Jakob Frímann Magnússon, Jack Magnet Science / Stuðmenn / Composer
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Jakob Frímann Magnússon is a musical chameleon, wearing many hats in the Icelandic music scene and beyond. Born in Denmark but raised in Iceland, Jakob co-founded the legendary Icelandic band Stuðmenn back in his high school days, and they’ve been rocking since the 1970s. Jakob also has a solid solo career, dabbling in jazz fusion and collaborating…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "PUT ON A STACK OF 45's" - JOHNNY NASH - "I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW" (EPIC, 1972) - Featuring The Splendid Bohemians, Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik - THE SAGA OF A REGGAE VISIONARY!
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http://johnnynash.com/ Texas born actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, Johnny Nash (1940-2020) was a driven visionary that, undaunted by commercial challenges in the U.S. marketplace, relocated to Jamaica, founded JAD Records, discovered and signed Bob Marley, and helped grow Reggae's popularity around the world - first by coverin…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #76 - I’M A BOX (MUM-MUM-MUM) / THE HI FI’S (UNITED ARTISTS , 1967)
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What if your Amazon packages could talk? What if they had palpitating, expectant hearts as they sped to your house? And, what a let down, after you’d ripped them open, shredded them, and left them for the recycler. What ingratitude, after their selfless commitment to your happiness. Tool-maker, turned bassist Gary Unwin brings this anthropomorphic …
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Episode 36: Mutiny is difficult; emotionally AND for my b**thole.
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See if you can count how many times we mention Taco Bell! Learn about Henry Hudson's travels. What does Sean Hannity have to do with anything? Well, listen up and find out! Crack open a nice cold IPA and join us as we discuss the state of classic rock bands, mutiny on the Hudson, Taco Bell, Alanis Morissett, the Ship of Theseus, and of course, even…
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Felix Bornholdt is a New Zealand-born pianist and composer, known for his active involvement in the Australian improvised music scene and as a member (until recently) of the band Lime Cordiale. He has a rich musical background, influenced by a diverse range of genres from ECM and Bach to avant-garde jazz, which he was exposed to during his childhoo…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #75 - MAS QUE NADA by Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 (A&M, 1966)
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Blame it on the Bossa Nova’s magic spell that the Samba craze swept the nation in the mid-‘60s. And, two of the main proponents of this joyful, sun-splashed celebration were Sergio Mendes and Herb Alpert. Herbie had the record label, A&M, and Sergio had the secret sauce, not to mention the lovely lead singer Lani Hall, who later became Mrs. Alpert.…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "PUT ON A STACK OF 45's" - AARON NEVILLE - "TELL IT LIKE IT IS" (PARLO, 1966) - Featuring The Splendid Bohemians, Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik - BUTTERY TONE AND ANGELIC EXPRESSION ...
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ALL HAIL NEW ORLEANS' ROYALTY! The boys pay homage to one of the greatest voices - (and most spiritual human beings) - ever to grace the earth. And, you can read the recently released memoir that reveals his triumphs and tribulations. https://aaronneville.com/ Tell It Like It Is – OUT NOW! Aaron Neville shares his story, complete with stories of ov…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "PUT ON A STACK OF 45's" - SAM THE SHAM AND THE PHAROAHS - "WOOLY BULLY" (MGM, 1965) - Featuring The Splendid Bohemians, Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik - INFECTIOUS NONSENSE!
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Domingo Samudio (b.February 28, 1937), better known as "Sam the Sham" is a quintessential American entrepreneur: a huckster with limited vocal ability, who took a simple, Show biz concept: - a corny, lovable, Rock n Roll persona - a TexMex Pharaoh in a turban, created a raft of top 10 smashes, and in the process became immortal. In 1965, Wooly Bull…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #74 - BLESS THE WEATHER by John Martyn (Island, 1971)
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“Bless the Weather” by Iain David McGeachy, OBE (1948-2009)— known to the public as John Martyn, is an emblem of the unfathomable mysteries of the universe: How could music so divinely comforting have emanated from one so troubled? Of course, treading the path of this maestro’s biography we find the familiar signposts of drug addiction, marital abu…
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Mike Mangan is an American musician known for his skills on the Hammond B3 Organ. Aside from playing keyboards for The Cult, Mike also leads his own bands, (Big Organ Trio and Rebel House Radio), and has been part of Glenn Hughes’ band, The Keef Richards and much more. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player abov…
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Selling out. What bands or artists do you know of that have "sold out"? What does that phrase even mean any more in an age where everyone of every age has a "brand" spread across social media, where everyone shamelessly monetizes every aspect of their personality or tries to make money from every hobby they undertake? Everyone's trying to make a bu…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "THE EL WATUSI CONNECTION- THE RAY BARRETTO STORY "- FEATURING THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK- One of the most influential percussionists of all time, Ray ...
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Raymond Barretto Pagan was born to Puerto Rican parents in New York on April 29, 1929. When he was barely four years old, his father decided to leave home and return to Puerto Rico. His mother settled in the South Bronx and raised her three children by herself. From an early age, Barretto was influenced by two styles of music: Latin and Jazz. Durin…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #73 - SHE’LL RETURN IT by The Animals (MGM, 1966)
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She’ll Return it is an obscure, minor league number from the Animals catalogue, a B-Side to their Ma Rainy cover of See See Rider. I first heard it on the album Animalization, which, along with Animalism are my two favorite collections by that band. It’s just a simple, 12 bar, blues progression, with basic lyrics insistently repeating one central p…
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Larry Goldings is an internationally respected pianist, organist and composer, whos has worked with a wide array of artists such as John Scofield, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, and James Taylor. He also has his own trio and solo works, as well as his contributions to numerous film and television soundtracks. Then there’s his comedic alter ego named…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "PUT ON A STACK OF 45's" - GERRY RAFFERTY - "BAKER STREET" - Featuring The Splendid Bohemians, Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik - A CLASSIC SONG POWERED BY AN IMMORTAL SAXOPHONE RIFF ...
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The story of Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" has it all: a troubled, ambivalent creator, an unforgettable sax riff whose ownership has spawned controversy for almost 50 years, and a mysterious, compelling lyric. One of Scotland's leading artistic lights, Rafferty, who started as partner to the beloved comedian Billy Connolly in The Humblebums, went…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #72 - QUINCY JONES - SANFORD AND SON THEME “THE STREETBREAKER” (A&M, 1973)
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Redd Foxx was one funny motherfucker. And, hell on wheels. Apparently, he was the scourge of taxi drivers in Las Vegas, where he lived, worked, and is buried - because he would either throw up in the backseat of their cabs, or refuse to pay his fare, or both. As the “King of the Party Records”, Redd made 50 dirty albums (I have a few on 8 track) - …
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Episode 34: On Professionalism & Local Musicians
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Hey guys; first of all, PLEASE send us your comments, questions, or hate mail - we don't care; we just wanna hear from you! Ask us questions - anything you want to know about us, music, the local music scene, Jase's browser history, whatever - and we'll talk about it and give you a shout out! Email us at wereinaband@gmail.com or any of our social l…
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Larry Goldings is an internationally respected pianist, organist and composer, whos has worked with a wide array of artists such as John Scofield, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, and James Taylor. He also has his own trio and solo works, as well as his contributions to numerous film and television soundtracks. Then there’s his comedic alter ego named…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #71 - "IT'S A LOVELY DAY TODAY," - ROSEMARY CLOONEY (THE PERFECT SUNNY SONG!)
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There was something magical about Rosemary Clooney: the girl next door with the velvet tones. A 1950s dreamboat that you imagined might bring you cocoa on a chilly evening, and rub your temples after you had labored for hours, toiling to create the perfect arrangement for her. A game lady. I admit I may have been dazzled by the Show Biz glow reflec…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "PUT ON A STACK OF 45's" - THE TORNADOS - "TELSTAR" - Featuring The Splendid Bohemians, Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik - JOE MEEK'S GHOSTLY TRIBUTE TO THE FUTURE!
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https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/communications-satellite-telstar/nasm_A20070113000 The Splendid Bohemians are taking you back to 1962, a time when technology held so much promise for a more peaceful tomorrow. Telstar, the communications satellite was launched, linking one side of the globe to the other; Kennedy announced the good news…
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