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Episode 53: Marah’s Dave Bielanko, part two
Our interview with Dave Bielanko of Marah continues. He talks about the art of songwriting (it’s brilliant!) and the band’s ambitious album “Mountain Minstrelsy of Pennsylvania.”
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Episode 52: Marah’s Dave Bielanko, part one
We interview Dave Bielanko of Marah, a rock band with a passionate fan base that never could quite catch the breaks for widespread success. If you don’t know them, here’s your chance to join the true believers.
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Episode 51: Chuck Berry, Rest in Power
We lost a legend over the weekend. Chuck Berry died at 90 years old. Jim & Patrick, plus special guests, discuss his enormous impact.
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Is Green Day punk? Or a band of a different color?
By Jim Lenahan Some 18,000 people packed the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C., on a Monday evening—a cold, windy night with wet snow just…
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Episode 50: The Velvet Underground and Nico, track by track, part five
Three songs today, as we conclude our track-by-track examination of “The Velvet Underground & Nico.” They are: “I’ll be Your Mirror,” “The Black Angel’s Death Song” and “European Son.” Our sincerest thanks to music journalist Mark Jenkins for joining us on this sonic journey.
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Episode 49: The Velvet Underground and Nico, track by track, part four
We turn the record over and listen to “Heroin” and “There She Goes Again.” Our track-by-track examination of “The Velvet Underground & Nico” continues. With special guest: music journalist Mark Jenkins.
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Episode 48: The Velvet Underground and Nico, track by track, part three
Today, we discuss “Run Run Run” and “All Tomorrow’s Parties” as our track-by-track exploration of “The Velvet Underground & Nico” continues. With special guest music journalist Mark Jenkins.
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Episode 47: The Velvet Underground and Nico, track by track, part two
Our track-by-track breakdown of “The Velvet Underground & Nico” continues. With special guest Mark Jenkins. On this episode, we discuss the songs “Femme Fatale” and “Venus in Furs.”
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Episode 46: The Velvet Underground and Nico, track by track, part one
Track-by-track! All week, we break down the groundbreaking album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Joining us is music journalist Mark Jenkins. We start with “Sunday Morning” and “I’m Waiting for the Man” today, then move on to the rest of the songs throughout the week.
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Episode 45: Fan Mail Friday 1
Jim & Patrick go through their massive fan mail and talk about the Black Crowes, Fleetwood Mac, DYGL, a beer song and more.