Episodes
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Episode 692: Concert Report – Woodstock 50th Anniversary Shows
Barret Ries, a patron of the pod, gets to pick the topic. He talks about his trip to the Woodstock 50th anniversary shows in Bethel NY. He saw Santana, John Fogerty and others.
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Episode 691: Fan Mail – ‘Blinded by the Light,’ Jason Molina
We answer some correspondence about the “Blinded by the Light” movie and the late Jason Molina.
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Episode 690: Fan Mail – Perfect Albums: Robert Palmer, Bob Dylan, Sammy and More
Listeners respond to our Perfect Albums episode with their own picks, including records by Bob Dylan, Robert Palmer, Big Sugar, Sammy, the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies and the Tragically Hip. Plus, discussion of albums that are “99% perfect.”
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Episode 689: Rest in Power – Ric Ocasek, Daniel Johnston, Eddie Money
We say goodbye to three artists of note:
Indie singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston passed on Sept. 11, 2019, at age 58.
Rocker Eddie Money, on Sept. 13 at 70.
Cars singer and songwriter (and famed producer) Ric Ocasek on Sept. 15 at 75.
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Episode 688: Fan Mail – Replacements
Lots of listeners held a pen to respond to our Replacements Countdown (episodes 667-671).
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Episode 687: Fan Mail – R.E.M.
Listener Harris responds to our interview with Robert Dean Lurie, author of “Begin the Begin: R.E.M.’s Early Years” in episodes 659-661.
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Episode 686: Echo Park Jimmy Goes to a Show – Beck, Spoon, Cage The Elephant, Starcrawler
Fan Favorite Echo Park Jimmy calls in with a concert report – Beck, Cage The Elephant, Spoon and Starcrawler. Getting to Irvine CA was an adventure in itself.
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Episode 685: Bourbon Music
Listeners suggest music to listen to while drinking bourbon. Including Frank Sinatra, Buddy Guy and Alejandro Escovedo. Enjoy.
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Episode 684: New Music – Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Seratones, Ride, Glorious Sons and More
Loyal listener Steven Routledge of Scotland sends us his August new music picks: The Rails, Ride, Glorious Sons, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Seratones and the Vapour Trails.
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Episode 683: Fan Mail – New Music: Bruce Springsteen, Teskey Brothers, Gaffa Tape Sandy
Jesse from San Antonio calls in to tell us about new music discoveries – the Teskey Brothers and Gaffa Tape Sandy. Plus, comments about Bruce Springsteen’s “Western Stars.” Dig it.