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Lisa Walker of Wussy
>>>
On 20 April 2009 I spoke with guitarist and
vocalist Lisa Walker of Wussy. Wussy is a four-piece rock band from
Cincinnati, Ohio fronted by songwriters Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker. Their
third album was released that same day and combines the more immediate,
noisy elements of Funeral Dress with the improved musicianship and sonic
palette of Left for Dead. Lisa helps us explore the roots and reason of
their "midwestern velvet racket". |
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Shout
Sister Shout >>>
On 13 April 2009 I spoke with John Suchyta Dominic,
bassists for M.C. Records band Shout Sister Shout. Shout Sister Shout is
comprised of Rachel Davis on lead vocals with the band Steppin' In It
providing the musical backing. Shout Sister Shout focuses on old-time
American Jazz featuring torch swing numbers alongside bluesy ballads. We
hear about how this combo came together to record “Hit that Jive” and future
recording plans. |
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Hans Post >>>
On 6 April 2009, Outsight had a unique encounter
with a true historical primary source. Hans Post's responds to highlights
from his memoir ONE MAN IN HIS TIME. This story of transformation is the
historically significant autobiography of an only child born 1926 to a
pro-Nazi middle-class family in Silesia. Hans Post's life covered geography
and world views from the Waffen SS under Skorenzy, to War Resisters,
unionism, anarchism, and more. |
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Bobby Borg >>>
In this 30 March 2009 episode the music of Left for
Dead, Warrant, and Beggars & Theives is a springboard for drummer turned
author Bobby Borg. We discuss his book "The Musician’s Handbook Revised"
(Billboard Books). Updated for the new, wired world, we discuss how this
book offers serious advice and guidance for the careerist and artist. |
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Coyote Poets of the Universe >>>
Denver's Coyote Poets of the Universe visit the
Outsight galaxy on 23 March 2009. We discuss the large ensembles roots
instrumentation and progressive mentality in a round-robin discussion with
multiple members. Music is a universe with its center everywhere, but here
there be coyotes. |
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Russ Lippitt
>>>
On 9 March 2009 author Russ Lippitt graces Outsight Radio Hours
to point out 50-cent words and discuss his new, punk-novel
'Lion's Share'. We track back the excesses of the book to an
adoration of punk and greaser culture and Lippitt's own
background. What's "Sick Boy" make you think of? GBH or Social
Distortion? Your answer is a shibboleth to gain entrance to
'Lion's Share'. |
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Joe Tepperman of Mooey
Moobau >>>
In this 2009 March 2 interview we meet Joe
Tepperman that went from art-jazz to frantic indie rock antics with his
Mooey Moobau project. We discuss his music, the guests that helped realize
it and the existential realities of birds. |
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Bill
Popp of Bill Popp & The Tapes >>>
In this 2009 Feb. 16 interview long-time rocker
recalls CBGB's in its heyday and the changes popular and underground music
has seen through the ages. We also hear about specific tracks their CD My
Lonely Mind, released on June 5th, 2008. Bill also tells us about taking his
music and the music he loves to audiences in Europe and Asia. |
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Alan McCabe of Headflap
>>>
In this 2009 Feb. 16 we get from Alan McCabe an
overview of the long-lived Bernie Bernie Headflap project (now just Headflap)
and cystinosis awareness. Dsicussion of the multi-album discographyof
Headflap is augmented with discussion of Alan's HumanInHuman Records label. |
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Keith Dagger of The Sanity Assassins >>>
In this 2009 Feb. 2 episode we meet Keith Dagger.
This man has roots and current productions in the proto-punk scene. We hear
about his direct work with The Sanity Assassins, Dennis Most, and more.
Keith has done a lot to preserve vibrant, power pop and post-punk nuggets
onto compilations such as “Meet me in the Time Tunnel” and Brutarian
Magazine's “We Went and Recored it Anyway”. We hear about the art and
dedication of compiling this material for CDs in a downloading era. |
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Jerome T. Youngman >>>
In this 19 January 2009 interview we catch up
with Jerome T. Youngman a year after he relocated to Austin. Looking back on
a successful year of assembling a new cast of characters for the band,
Jerome also looks forward with some hope to the Obama administration. Along
the way, hear what is not allowed when backstage at a concert by The Rolling
Stones. |
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Oven Mitt
Johnson >>>
In this 2009 Jan. 19 we explore the origins
of Oven Mitt Johnson, which are somewhat of a mystery. He either grew up
either in Detroit or Memphis, or he "hatched out of a fireball from space",
or it is something altogether different. We hear how he struggled for
years as a typical (un-mitted) blues guitarist playing the coffee house and
yuppie bar circuit. Back then, he was known simply as "Johnson".
Everything changed one night when he opened for Hot Glove Simms in
Nashville. Hear him relate the tale that culminates in a diabolical pact and
a guitar so hot it can only be handled with an oven mitt. |
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Danny Brill >>>
Danny Brill, in May of 1971, saw a mind-blowing
show that changed the course of his life, it was Emerson, Lake, and Palmer's
first stop on their first U.S. tour. He still remembers that concert
vividly, and in fact has dedicated his first solo CD, Better Late Than
Never, to Keith Emerson for being such a huge musical influence as a
keyboard player. In this 5 January 2009 interview we talk to Danny about his
background, passion for music, and his new album of progressive music. |
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Eric Corne >>>
In this 29 December 2008 interview Eric Corne
discusses leveraging the LA roots rock scene for songs of social relevance. |
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William Kopecky of Snarling Adjective Convention >>>
In this 14 December 2008 episode we hear featured
artist and interview guest William Kopecky of Snarling Adjective Convention.
During the chat, the brilliant choreography of words from this prog bassist
unites Jung with group improvisation. |
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Paul
Richards of California Guitar Trio >>>
In this 7 December 2008 episode we hear featured
artist and interview guest Paul Richards of California Guitar Trio. His
direct, natural love for rock music combined with a dedicated, sophisticated
approach makes for a refreshing interview. |
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Barry
Schrader >>>
In this 30 November 2008 Barry Schrader is interviewed. The
Monkey King is not just the figure of a Jet Li-Jackie Chan major
motion picture as we learn in this interview focusing on his
recent "Monkey King" opus and other works. If you listen hard,
towards the end of our conversation, there was a loud noise. It
was a sonic boom from the shuttle landing at Edwards, which is
about 45 miles from where Schrader lives. |
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Mike Keneally
>>>
Mike Keneally (Zappa, Beer for
Dolphins) is interviewed in this 23 November 2008 episode. We
hear of the pragmatic inclinations of his independent spirit,
working with Zappa during the "Make a Jazz Noise Here" era,
composing with vision, and more "wine and pickles". |
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Carrie
Rodriguez >>>
Delightful and talented, Carrie Rodriguez recalls
for us on 16 November 2008 her career from starting young with a violin and
the Suzuki method to emerging from a partnership with Chip Taylor as a
songwriter and frontwoman. |
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Chuck
Hughes of Hillbilly Hellcats >>>
On the road to a gig 9 November 2008, Chuck Hughes
of Hillbilly Hellcats gives us insight into the workings of not only a
successful rockabilly band, but any successful act outside the music
industry. Hughes tells how the Internet allows him to do more himself and
being outside of the major labels actually provides extra opportunities to
create revenue streams. |
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David Minnick of
The Sursiks >>>
Live in the studio 26 October 2008, David Minnick
of The Sursiks explains how answering machine messages and newscasts lead to
handmade songs. Also, David tells us the highs and lows of being a worker
bee in the a video game hive. |
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Emily Bezar >>>
With Emily Bezar on 19 October 2008 we explore the
intersection of high-art and accessible entertainment found in her music.
Along with touchpoints of the fertile San Francisco scene we also here of
her early work with The Potato Eaters. |
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Barbara Keith
fronts The Stone Coyotes >>>
Barbara Keith fronts The Stone Coyotes. This is the
hard-driving family rock band that inspired Elmore Leonard's novel, "Be
Cool". Listen to the 28th September 2008 interview where Barabara takes us
from beginning at Cafe Wha? to The Stone Coyotes' latest album "VIII". |
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Marian Lochrie
of Kick in the Eye >>>
This 21 September, 2008 interview with Marian
Lochrie of Kick in the Eye is an introduction to a vibrant rock revivalist
Vancouver team. Together with Donnie Lochrie, Marian not only creates
contagious rock ‘n’ roll, but promulgates a DIY message of third way
activism. |
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Zac Holtzman
of Dengue Fever >>>
On 14, September 2008 Outsight Radio Hours meets
Zac Holtzman of Dengue Fever. This LA rock band with a Cambodian vocalist is
riding a crest of rising popularity and Zac recalls for us that arc from a
discovering cassette Cambodian rock records with his brother to recording in
England at Peter Gabriel’s studio. |
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Rob Veresh
of The Oscillating Fan Club >>>
This 31 August, 2008 interview with drummer Rob
Veresh of The Oscillating Fan Club is “live” from Ferndale, Michigan’s
Woodward Avenue Brewery. Veresh guides us the inspiration and inclination of
the burgeoning psychedelic garage group which holds Sonic Youth in as much
esteem as the expected Nuggets artists. |
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Sean Noonan >>>
On 17 August, 2008, Outsight met Sean Noonan. This
New York jazz musician is blending an exciting Afro-Celtic blend in Brewed
by Noon. Listen in and hear the recipe. |
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Christopher Brown of Random Touch >>>
In this 27 July 2008 interview, Christopher Brown
of Random Touch recalls decades of progressive music and audio
experimentation. The talk focuses on the unique duo album Duologue and
co-release A True Conductor Wears A Man. |
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Donita
Sparks of L7 fame >>>
Donita Sparks, of L7 fame, recounts the groups true
inspirations (not Blue Cheer) and music she really likes to listen to (not
punk) in this 20 July 2008 interview. Of course, we discuss her solo album
Transmiticate, including what that word means and touring with The Donnas. |
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Damon Trotta
of von Garcia >>>
Damon Trotta of von Garcia is also behind the
intriguing artist collective Sluggo’s Goon Music. In this 13 July 2008
interview we discuss the label and dark and ear-catching music of von
Garcia. |
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Steve Moore >>>
Touching base with Steve Moore on 6 July 2008 we
hear from a current regent in a dark and ominous corner of the neo-prog
realm. We hear about henges famous and not and how his sophisticated music
ended up on the Relapse label. |
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Friendly Rich >>>
In this June 22 2008 interview, Friendly Rich shocks
us with the flamboyant tale and his acceptance into the public school
hierarchy. |
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Joshua
Gabriel >>>
His second time on the show, Joshua Gabriel
in this 15 June 2008 interview lays down the markers to discuss why he left
NYC behind for LA, what it is like being homeless and his food preferences. |
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Kevin
Godley >>>
In this 1 June 2008 interview, we hear Kevin Godley
skip along some highlights of his career from 10cc to Godley & Crème to MTV
videos. We also hear of his current work, off and on, with Gouldman from his
10cc days. |
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Neal Smith >>>
Once again we catch up with
the Platinum God himself, Neal Smith drummer for the original Alice Cooper
Group. Neal tells us his fascination with serial killers reflected in the
new Killsmith album and in just how much danger those models on the cover
were in and how much danger a gun-toting Neal was in back in the Cooper
days. |
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Martin Bisi >>>
In this 18 May 2008 interview über-knob twiddler
Martin Bisi recalls working with Cop Shoot Cop, Sonic Youth, Alice
Donut, and more. Martin Bisi's new album, Sirens of the Apocalypse is a
sometimes arty, sometimes wry rock album and Bisi gives us a guided tour
of some of its motivations.
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Haunted Garage / Dukey Fly Swatter >>>
The inimitable Dukey Flyswatter takes time away
from Mother’s Day 11 May 2008. We hear about the Haunted Garage
beginning and new beginnings as the reformed, theatrical metal group
prepares for a new album. We also hear about Dukey’s influences and his
movie career. |
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Sonja
Kristina >>>
Her second time gracing us on Outsight Radio Hours,
Sonja Kristina announces the details of the Curved Air reunion in this 4
May 2008 interview. We also discuss the Mask project with Marvin Ayres
and its future. |
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Nektar - Roye Albrighton >>>
Nektar guitarist and creative principle Roye
Albrighton unravels the journey and the transformation that brought this
historic prog rock band up to the new release Book of Days in this 27
April 2008 interview. |
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Marvin
Ayres >>>
In this 20 April 2008 interview we hear about Marvin Ayres current solo
album Eccentric Deliquescence and his work as Mask with Sonja Kristina
(Curved Air). Along the way, Ayres tells of how the recovery period
after a bad accident caused him to rethink his entire approach to music. |
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Mark Volman >>>
This 13 April 2008 interview came about as Mark
Volman was promoting the reissue of the first two Flo & Eddie albums in
a single set on Manifesto Records. Of course, with someone like Mark, we
couldn’t talk about just that. We compare and contrast his time with the
edgy Frank Zappa as well as The Turtles, accidentally commercially
successful as they were. Mark Volman also has a career as an academic
and we hear Professor Flo lecture on the role Marc Bolan (T. Rex) had as
a catalyst for punk rock. |
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Dave Archer >>>
This 6 April 2008 interview with Dave Archer
was done because of my interest in his Dave Corp project. This is a
project producing impressive progressive jazz fusion. Along the way we
discuss the role of the internet and the changing distribution options
for artists today.
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David Minnick >>>
This 30 March 2008 interview is
with David Minnick, also of The Sursiks, tells the unbelievable tale of
The 180 G’s. This Michigan gospel group approaches the Negativland
songbook with artistry and skill on the CD "180 d’Gs To The Future!".
Here songs like "Christianity Is Stupid", "I Am God", and "Theme From A
Big 10-8 Place" take on new life in a multi-part vocal harmony
presentation as an homage to their pastor, Reverend Al "Sugar" Sweet.
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Magic Mushroom Band >>>
This 16 March 2008 interview is with all the then
current members of the band, moderated by Marc Swordfish. Mainly active
in the ‘80s, this psychedelic jam band is now including more electronic
elements. In a roundtable fashion we hear from each member and discuss
the band’s past and future.
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Michael
Moore of Tin Scribble >>>
Michael Moore has been involved in the Detroit
prog scene for two decades. This 24 February 24, 2008 interview focuses
on Tin Scribble’s latest album Children of Saturn. This opus has two
facets. There are tracks reacting the Bush presidency and tracks Moore
worked out during the passing of his father. |
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Michael Stumm of The Lonesome High >>>
The self-titled album from The Lonesome High is
a dozen songs for a dozen stars of the screen, from Danny Thomas to
Willem DaFoe, and from Cookie Mueller to Spalding Gray. Stumm is an
obvious movie fan and knew the last two personally. This fascinating
interview was recorded 17 February 2008.
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Grayson Capps >>>
Grayson Capps is a musician with a cameo and
music in John Travolta’s movie, “Love Song for Bobby Long”. Capps tells
the story of how the discovered script has a family connection and how
the movie has impacted his career. Meet this fascinating
singer-songwriter in this 10 February 2008 interview.
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Trey Gunn >>>
In this 3 February 2008 interview we meet the
Warr touch guitarist, basic, and composer Trey Gunn. Trey tells us about
working with King Crimson and finding the Warr guitar a necessary
launching point to new musical
instruments. Most interesting to me was to hear about the motivation and
intensions behind the multimedia Quodia project.
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Graham Reynolds of Golden Arm Trio >>>
Get past the bouncers and barricades and enter
The Tick Tock Club in this interview with Graham Reynolds of Golden Arm
Trio. We hear about providing music for A Scanner Darkly and stage
productions. Reynolds also tells us how you, yes you dear reader, can
extend and further define the multi-media Tick Tock Club crime jazz
universe. This interview is from 27 January 2008.
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Andrew Low of The Jazz June >>>
In this 20 January 2008 interview, Andrew Low
recounts the history of art-goth project The Jazz June. Jazz June
release a CD/DVD to raise money for the Adam Gerhart Fund in order to
offset the costs of treatment and for
Gerhart. The Royersford label Universal Warning documented a reunion
show for a CD/DVD set and we hear from Andrew about this release and
Gerhart.
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Arthur Barrow >>>
Arthur Barrow is all over “Joe’s Garage” and toured with Zappa in the
late ‘70s. In this 13 January 2008 interview, Barrow recalls those times
and working closely with Zappa, including leading the band in rehearsals
as “Clonemeister”.
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Norman Greenbaum >>>
In this 6 January 2008 interview, Norman Greenbaum reveals himself to be
warm, friendly, funny and possessed of the excitement of his “Spirit on
the Web”. The legendary songwriter recalls this history of his song
“Spirit in the Sky” and
the adventures it and he have had.
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