Best Mr Suaves Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 560: Modcast #560: Too Hot To Handle 1:01:14

2d ago1:01:14

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This modcast is so smokin' hot, it's gonna burn your ears off. I mean there are modcasts, and then there are modcasts, if you know what I mean. And this is a modcast. Got it? As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave…

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Episode 559: Modcast #559: And Away We Go 57:08

26d ago57:08

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And away we go with a new modcast packed with new music, and a few choice cuts from the past just to keep it interesting. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/04/modcast-559-and-away-we-go.html. And kee…

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Episode 558: Modcast #558: Spin Me Right Round 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

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Tune in, turn it up, and get on your good foot. This one is a mover and shaker from the get go. Rock and roll is all there is to it. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/03/modcast-558-spin-me-right-rou…

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Episode 557: Modcast #557: Go Baby Go 1:05:18

2M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

I hope you're ready for some mod groovers as this modcast is bringing you the swinging sounds of sexploitation, courtesy of Carnaby street. I've got three sets of down and dirty, floor shakin' tracks, for you, all with a very cinematic feel to them. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all…

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Episode 556: Modcast #556: Playing Favorites 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Here comes some fun. This modcast is sort of a mini-invitational. A while back I got this crazy idea, what are the faves of my faves? What do some of the bands and artists I love, who I've featured on the modcast in the past, what do *they* love? Here's the first few from Friends of Cesar Romero, The Happy Somethings, and Star Collector, along with…

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Episode 555: Modcast #555: Yes, And 1:05:03

3M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Here comes the latest modcast, chock full of all the musical goodness you can stand in one sitting. An you'd better not be sitting! As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/02/modcast-555-yes-and.html. And …

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Episode 554: Modcast #554: En Fuego! 57:09

4M ago57:09

57:09

This modcast is red hot and on fire. It is so smokin' hot you're gonna need pot holders for your ears. You're gonna wanna listen again and again. And again. Might as well start now. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mist…

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Episode 553: Modcast #553: Mr. Suave's Faves of 2023 1:21:11

4M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

It is time for my annual faves show where I highlight what I enjoyed from the previous year's smorgasbord of musical offerings. It took me longer than I expected to comb through all of last year's new releases again and try and come up with what were my favorites. Somebody asks you for your favorite band or artist, and you respond immediately. Then…

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S2E10 - Mentorship & Leadership: A Conversation With Suave, Founder Of Hip Hop ConnXion 1:21:45

4M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Read transcript Episode Notes Suavé is the Founder of the Hip Hop ConnXion Family Nationwide with branches in Indiana, Michigan and Headquarters in Illinois. Hip Hop ConnXion has taken 1st in the USA and 2nd in the World at the Hip Hop International Championships in previous years and is the only Illinois based dance company to have been awarded me…

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S2E9 - Similarities & Differences: A Conversation With Mark Howard, Founder Of Trinity Irish Dance Company & Trinity Academy Of Irish Dance 44:57

5M ago44:57

44:57

Episode Notes Similarities & Differences: A Conversation With Mark Howard Mark Howard Founding Artistic Director / Choreographer For more than three decades, this Emmy Award-winning choreographer has been striving for and achieving that which is profoundly significant and equally difficult to attain—the transcendence of craft to art and th…

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Episode 552: Modcast #552: Suave Soul Christmas Party (2023) 1:11:39

5M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

It's Christmas here at Suave HQ which means it's time for another Suave office Christmas party. Joining me once again is DJ Ken. In the past he and I have blown up Christmas, survived Christmas, had Christmas extravaganzas, had rockin', exotica, rat pack, punk, and power pop Christmas shows. But to our great shame we've never had a whole soul only …

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Episode 551: Modcast #551: Get With It 1:06:23

5M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Now is the time to get with the program, and have I got a program for you. This modcast is packed with the coolest of the cool new music that will get you through the pre-holiday, winter doldrums. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at …

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S2E8 - African Dance & Ballet: A Conversation With Regina Perry-Carr, Former Artistic Director Of Muntu Dance Theatre & Elaine Blair, Director Of The Sammy Dyer School Of The Theatre 51:33

6M ago51:33

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Episode Notes African Dance & Ballet: A Conversation With Regina Perry-Carr & Elaine Blair Regina Perry-Carr, Former Artistic Director of Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago (MDT). Perry-Carr is the 4th Artistic Director in the notable, historic forty-nine year old organization. A native of Chicago,IL, Perry-Carr began her formal dance training with her…

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Episode 550: Modcast #550: The Modtacular Sixties 1:10:15

6M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

This is it, a deep dive into the sorts of things I would have been listening to had I been old enough to be listening to anything at all in the sixties. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at www.mistersuave.com. And keep up with me bet…

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Episode 549: Modcast #549: The Witching Hour 1:05:24

6M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

It's halloween au-go-go time, baby! I've got witches galore, as well as haunted ghosties and zombies of ghoulish garage punk, power pop, tasty goodness. No tricks, just treats for your listening enjoyment. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast hom…

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Episode 548: Modast #548: Sounds Like Heaven 57:12

7M ago57:12

57:12

Good day, sinners. Are you looking for heavenly songs and angelic voices? Then you're probably in the wrong place! This here is down and dirty rock & roll. The kind your mother warned you about. C'mon, take a quick listen. You know wanna. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the import…

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S2E7 - Starting A Non-Profit & Running A Non-Profit: A Conversation With Vershawn Sanders-Ward 45:35

7M ago45:35

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Episode Notes Starting A Non-Profit & Running A Non-Profit: A Conversation With Vershawn Sanders-Ward Vershawn Sanders Ward, (she/her/hers) is the Founding Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company and is currently a candidate for Dunham Technique Certification. She holds an MFA in Dance from New York University and is the first recipient…

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Episode 547: Modcast #547: Tearin' It Up 1:06:49

8M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Here we go again with a great mix of new music including some garage rock, some glam rock, as well some power pop, some northern soul and even some ska. Come drink deep from the fountain of new tunes. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage…

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S2E6 - Black Magic & Christianity: A Conversation With Bianca Shaw 38:36

8M ago38:36

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Black Magic & Christianity: A Conversation With Bianca Shaw Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Bianca Shaw is an American Hip-Hop Emcee, Singer, Drummer and Songwriter who began writing her first raps at 11-years old. Bianca was inspired by mother, Portia Shaw, to sing and empowered by Missy Elliot, Erykah Badu, and Beyonce’s authentic and power…

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Episode 546: Modcast #546: Trip The Pop Fantastic 1:03:21

9M ago1:03:21

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Here we go around the popberry bush kids. A bit of psych pop, punk pop, jangle pop, garage pop, and more. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/08/modcast-546-trip-pop-fantastic.html. And keep up with me…

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S2E5 - CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 2 32:48

9M ago32:48

32:48

Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 2 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced by Vanessa Abron Edited by Tristan Bruns Recorded On L…

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Episode 545: Modcast #545: Modtacular AF 1:14:18

9M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

This show is Modtacular AF and packed with obvious bangers, classic smashes, deep cuts, and a few brand new stompers. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/08/modcast-545-modtacular-af.html. And keep up …

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S2E4 - CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 1 1:08:06

9M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 1 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced by Vanessa Abron Edited by Tristan Bruns Recorded On L…

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Episode 544: Modcast #544: Summer Sizzlin' 1:05:26

9M ago1:05:26

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Summertime and the livin' is easy. I've been on my now annual summer sabbatical where I take a few weeks off from my job as modcaster general and try to get out and some fun in the sun. But, I had to get back to this because so much cool new music has been coming out of late and I really want to be sharing it with you all. As always find a complete…

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S2E3 - Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin ... 40:20

10M ago40:20

40:20

Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin - Part 2 Mr. Taps The King of Whimsical Dance As soon as he enters the room, Mr. Taps' engaging personality and fancy footwork entrance…

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S2E2 - Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin ... 45:30

10M ago45:30

45:30

Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin Mr. TapsThe King of Whimsical DanceAs soon as he enters the room, Mr. Taps' engaging personality and fancy footwork entrances audiences…

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Episode 543: Modcast#543: Sounds Like Pleasure 1:07:31

10M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Now coming to you from the middle of summer, tunes that sound like pleasure. This one has been a while coming and while most all the songs are new, they aren't as fresh as I had hoped. Still its a fun collection of power pop, garage rock, sixtiesish stuff, and even an instrumental! Tune in and your ears will thank you. As always find a complete tra…

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Episode 542: Modcast #542: Eye of the Beholder 1:23:31

11M ago1:23:31

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes. Of course, they also say one man's trash is another man's treasure. In the continuing tradition of terrible ideas for a modcast this week Mary Queen of Cosmos joins me on an audio podcast for a visual topic: album covers. She delivers her list of albums with striking covers and we play so…

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Episode 541: Modcast #541: Tony Valentino of The Standells 1:16:05

11M ago1:16:05

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One of the great garage rockers, a godfather of punk rock, and all around good guy, Tony Valentino joins me on this modcast to talk about his time in The Standells, and his latest musical endeavors. Be sure to check out his new album, Dirty Water Revisited. As always you can get a full track list of all the songs, links to all the bands, and a bonu…

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Episode 540: Modcast #540: It's Outta Here 1:10:23

12M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

This one's a homerun, even without sports songs! Instead a great line-up of new power pop and garage rock tunes perfect for the modern mod's playlist. As always find a complete track list, the bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/05/modcast-5…

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Episode 539: Modcast #539: And One More Thing 1:03:52

1y ago1:03:52

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Here we go kids, the rollicking music ride that is Modcast #539: And One More Thing, as Columbo would say. All new music for your listening pleasure. As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/05/modcast-539-and-one-more-thing.html. And …

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Episode 538: Modcast #538: Steady Steady Vibes 59:59

1y ago59:59

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I've been combing the musical vaults here deep in the bowels of suave manor, and have put together an action packed modcast for your listening enjoyment. Get your feet up off the ground, live a little, get around. As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.m…

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Episode 537: Modcast #537: Turn It Up with The Decibels 58:58

1y ago58:58

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This week I'm joined by veteran rockers Dean and Brent Seavers of The Decibels, one of the best mod friendly, power pop acts of the past thirty years (yes we're all that old, get used to it). With five albums already under their belt they are back this year with a brand new release, When Red Lights Flash. And it rocks. It's got an accessibility to …

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Episode 536: Modcast #536: Soul Rollin' 1:11:27

1y ago1:11:27

1:11:27

I've got your rock and soul, your soul and roll, and it's all ready and steady to go. Let's get out on the rink and dig the music. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/04/modcast-536-soul-rollin.html. A…

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Episode 535: Modcast #535: In Depth With Timothy Cameron 0:14

1y ago0:14

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Here we go with a great convo with Timnothy Cameron, Canadian, power poppin', singer, songwriter aka T.C. Folkpunk, aka Caremonoise. We get into it pretty deep podering things like can a band have home field advantage? What's it like to retool your own music? What TV show did Timothy audition for? And what movie was he actually cast in? Listen in a…

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Episode 534: Modcasts #534: Step This Way 1:02:22

1y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

From pop to punk to pop punk to garage rock and a bit of all else, this modcast has something that will get you stepping in the right direction. Listen. Share. Repeat. As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/03/modcast-534-step-this-w…

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Episode 533: Modcast #533: Rocking With Star Collector 1:03:48

1y ago1:03:48

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Vancouver mod rock outfit Star Collector are back with a new album, Attack, Sustain, Decay, Repeat. Lead singer Vic Wayne joins me to talk about the album. What do Katrina and the Waves have to do with the band's latest album? How do joy, sex, murder and aging play into it? What's it like to be an old mod? Can you even be an old mod? Listen in and …

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Episode 532: Modcast #532: It's Still A Mod Thing 1:06:48

1y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Sometimes you just need musical comfort food folks, and so I've got a double helping of great mod tunes for you. Some sold, some new, some classics you're sure to recognize, and a maybe a few hidden gems to surprise you along the way. All mod fare through and through. As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the impor…

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S2E1 - The Past And The Future: What have We Learned? 35:25

1y ago35:25

35:25

Bril Barrett launches the second season of “The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett” with this candid reflection of 2022 and exciting introduction of 2023! produced by Vanessa AbronEdited by Tristan BrunsRecorded On Location at The M.A.D.D. Rhythms Podcast NetworkLocated Inside The Harold Washington Cultural Center https://www.maddrhythms.com/m-a-d-…

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Episode 45: Modcast #45: See the Light 37:34

1y ago37:34

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This week's modcast has some good stuff. There's a good dose of power pop as usual. But, there's a nice little trio of 80s synthesizer infused, soul influenced modpop as well. I think you'll find a striking similarity between Mood Six and The Truth, both sounding like precursors to later groups such as Swing Out Sister or the Orange Peels. The M.B.…

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Episode 531: Modcast #531: Super Bowl Full O' Soul 1:05:36

1y ago1:05:36

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Big game action top to bottom on this week's nod to the Superbowl and Mr. Suave's Bowl Full O' Soul series of funkified soul modcasts. As always find a complete track list, along with a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/02/modcast-531-supe…

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Episode 530: Modcast #530: All Its Cracked Up To Be 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

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Here comes the nice with a heady concoction of magical music from the past and present. As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/01/modcast-530-all-its-cracked-up-to-be.html And keep up with me between modcasts: Twitter - https://twitt…

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Episode 529: Modcast #529: Your Winter Hangover Remedy 1:02:55

1+ y ago1:02:55

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Here we go with modcast #529 kicking off 2023 with a ton of new music and a few golden oldies. As always find a complete track list, bonus set of music, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/01/modcast-529-your-winter-hangover-remedy.html. And keep up with me between m…

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Episode 528: Modcast #528: Mr. Suave's Faves of 2022 1:07:10

1+ y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Here it is, my annual taster's choice of 2022's most mod friendly sounds. From soul to ska to garage and power pop, 2022 delivered some cool music. This show could easily have been three hours long, but rather than just listing everything I stubbed my ear on over the year I really try to hard to narrow it down to the what in my opinion is the very …

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Episode 527: Modcast #527: Ready! Steady! Go Ho-Ho-Ho! 1:15:46

1+ y ago1:15:46

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Christmas time is here again! Settle in for a long winter's modcast Christmas office party as DJ Ken joins me in sharing a big ol' sleigh full of Christmas tunes. As always find a complete track list plus a bonus third set of music, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/202…

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Episode 526: Modcast #526: 2022 Modcast Christmas Invitational 1:02:05

1+ y ago1:02:05

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Every year I send out a decree for the coolest of the cool, the moddest of the mods and rockers to gather and deliver their yuletithe. This year's invitational is packed with their faves, their originals and more. Who wants to sock Springsteen in the face? Yule find out. Who doubled down with two, that's right count 'em two favorite Christmas track…

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Episode 525: modcast #525: Soul Transfusion 1:17:46

1+ y ago1:17:46

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Northern soul has infused, and been transfused into all manner of music. It's a foundational part of the mod scene, and well everything else in music as well it turns out. So, thought I'd single out a few interesting byways and sideways of northern soul.\ As always find a complete track list plus a bonus third set of music, and all the important li…

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Episode 524: Modcast #524: Fun Fun Fun 1:05:35

1+ y ago1:05:35

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Get your radio blasting and we'll go cruising just as fast as we can now. All new music coming your way on this week's typical two set modcast, and don't miss the bonus third set of songs along with the full track listing, links to bands and more over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2022/11/modcast-524-fun-fun-fun.html. And as…

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Episode 523: Modcast #523: Mr. Suave's Block Party 1:01:51

1+ y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Where my party people at? Crank up the stereo because we're going to rock the block on the modcast this week with some new tunes as well as a few golden oldies. As always find a complete track list plus a bonus third set of music, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2022/…

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Episode 522: Modcast #522: Mod Pop Rock 1:00:41

1+ y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

The modcast is back with a biff bang pow of 1980s power poppin' mod friendly rock and roll. Thanks some old mates reminiscing with me I've come up with a whole bunch of really great songs including some rarities, some more obscure stuff, but also a few more familiar things as well. Get to listenin'. As always find a complete track list plus a bonus…

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