Ear & Soul Massage

I always am pleased to have artists share their own words as part of the program….especially when they are coming to are near MadTOWN. This week was no exception, heading to town on Tuesday at the Frequency is Seth Walker, redefining American roots and country roll music and then I had the pleasure of having an eye opening chat with sound artist extraordinaire Carmen Rizzo who will be at the Stoughton Opera House this coming Saturday, with Huun Huur Tu. I was honored to call both men friends of the show and look forward to catching each event live, to sooth my being(s). here’s what the sets around the conversations looked like:

Dub Je Je- Antibalas
Zinabu- Bunzu Sounds
Gadget Funk- the Herbaliser
Power to the People- Black Eyed Peas
Metropolis- Particle
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1968- Bill Frisell
Pug- Furley
Gettin’ it Together- Tommy Guerrero
Mo Lovin’- Chris Joss
Shine- LiftOff
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Ffeh- Ed Alstrom
Don’t do it- Salvador Santana

All day Sucker- Stevie Wonder
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In the Dark- Seth Walker
**On air Chat with Seth Walker**
I Don’t Dance- Seth Walker
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Lily Blossom- MarsMobil
Otherwise- Morcheeba (live)
Cloud Cover-Tierra Negra & Muriel Anderson w/Victor Wooten
Dr. Nick- Project Trio

Corrupt- Tigran Hamasyan
Meboli- Balkan Beat Box
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Ancestor’s Call- Huun Huur Tu & Carmen Rizzo
**On air Conversation with Carmen Rizzo**
Tuvan Prayer- Huun Huur Tu & Carmen Rizzo
In Search of a Lost Past- Huun Huur Tu & Carmen Rizzo

EARly bird

Did another early bird fill in this morning from 7-9am. It was a good chance to air out some tunes with a little rock in their roll.

What’s good for me- the Simple Things (live)
White Noise- Trampled by Turtles
Unchain my Heart- Head for the Hills

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Your mind is on Vacation-Van Morrison w/George Fame & Friends
Peace Frog- Smashmouth
Love her Madly- Bo Diddley
Cactus- David Bowie
The Cynic- Kashmir feat. David Bowie

Colour- Delta 5
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Endless Sea- Gus Fafalios
All She Wrote- Ray Davies
Tito, tito- New Wet Kojak
Ballad of Bodacious- Primus
Seas of Cheese- Primus
Galaxina- Turn me on Dead man
Nampa- Enuma Elish
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Glamor Hippy- the Fly Brothers (live)
Excentrifugal For Z-Frank Zappa
Apostrophe- Frank Zappa
51st Anniversary- the Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Dixieland- Swamp Cabbage
Diddy Wah Diddy- Taj Mahal
Who Knows-the Quantic Soul Orchestra feat. Kabir
Kiko & the Lavender Moon- Los Lobos (live)
Beautiful- G love w/Tristian Prettyman
Sunrise on St. Johns- Teddy Presberg
Disillusion- U Melt
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Can’t Come with you- Seth Walker
Hellhounds on Rose Hill- Joe Pitts
Down Along the Cove- Joe Pitts

I know I’ve Been Changed- John Hammond/Tom Waits
Hate to see you go- Moreland & Arbuckle

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Wanna buy Abbey Road Studio?

LONDON—Cash-strapped music company EMI Group Ltd. is seeking a buyer for Abbey Road, the London studio where the Fab Four recorded some of their most famous songs, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. The person said talks had been going on for several months but a buyer had not yet been found. A spokesman for EMI refused to comment on the sale bid, which could raise tens of millions of dollars for the struggling label. Some analysts say the sale price would be far short of the $165 million EMI needs to survive, and would mean giving up one of its most high-profile assets – not just a recording studio, but a tourist attraction and shrine for Beatles fans. EMI, whose artists include Coldplay, Lily Allen & Robbie Williams, has struggled financially since it was bought in 2007 for 2.4 billion pounds by private equity firm Terra Firma Capital Partners. EMI has fared worse than the other major labels – Universal, Sony BMG and Warner Music Group – amid the decline of CD sales and the rise of digital music downloading. Several big-name acts, including Radiohead and the Rolling Stones, quit the label amid the cutbacks & restructuring that followed the takeover. EMI’s predecessor bought the Georgian town house at 3 Abbey Road in London’s residential St. John’s Wood neighborhood for 100,000 pounds in 1929 and turned it into one of the world’s most sophisticated recording studios. Edward Elgar recorded “Land of Hope and Glory” with the London Symphony Orchestra there in the 1930s. It is still used by orchestras; the soundtracks of the “Harry Potter” and “Lord of the Rings” films were recorded at Abbey Road. Since the 1960s it has been one of the world’s most famous rock music studios. Albums recorded there include Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon,” Wings’ “Band on the Run” and Radiohead’s “OK Computer.” Most familiar to some is the crosswalk in front of the studio which was immortalized on the cover of 1969’s “Abbey Road,” the final studio album The Beatles recorded. “Let it Be” was the band’s final release, in 1970, but it was recorded before “Abbey Road.” Paul McCartney still lives nearby.
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Potential buyers beware, however: the famous black-and-white crossing is not included in the deal.

a new member for fOURPLAY

fOURPLAY has had the distinct privilege of enjoying the past 12 years of its 20 year history with legendary guitarist Larry Carlton. As Larry takes his leave to delve further into his solo career, the band extends their heartfelt gratitude for his contributions and wishes him continued success in all his pursuits. Larry will remain an integral part of our musical family & legacy.

fOURPLAY now welcomes its newest member, multi-faceted virtuoso guitarist, Chuck Loeb. His musical contributions will undoubtedly enhance the creativity and pursuit of excellence fOURPLAY has enjoyed in the studio and on the stage.

fOURPLAY thanks its many loyal fans and promises that this latest incarnation will inspire the band to explore new avenues of creativity while maintaining its core musical values. (I know I am looking forward to this new endeavor)

-from our friends in fOURPLAY!
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Flat Track Roller Derby

Today I got the chance to cross something off the list of things i have never done before..a little Roller Derby. Here in Madison we have this fantastic league….The action was super and the personalities were believable, with a play by play over the speaker system it made for a humorous way to spend an afternoon. Here a few photos from the event.

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Thanks to my friends at WORT FM for this first time flat track experience.

NNEKA: Concrete Jungle

The brand new release from Nneka off of the Decon Record label, this album is making a way into my heart via my ears pretty quickly. From the “tell it like it is” vocals that trap rap into a hip hopped up reggae dub dance-a-holic rhythm that speaks to my mind/soul/feet. Nneka has an album here that plays well in a club mix, a world music set or a funky transition track that’ll change the gears of a music program that temps the ears of people with spirits….people that dream to hear the sounds that have never encompassed them before…Concrete Jungle shows love for the listener while sharing with us some uncomfortable truths…challenges our minds vs our hearts through the very rhythms and beats of Africa and all the sounds that have come from her sands.

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IMAGINE PEACE

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Gettin’ ORGAN*IZED

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With Ed Alstrom on the Hammond. After one listen through, I have come to one conclusion thusfar, HOTT!! And now after several listens and some radio airplay, this album is easily a mainstay in my programming as it enters and exits sets of all kinds of music with a fluidity that isn’t easy to find. The album is very backyard on a summer’s day playful and downright groovin’ at times that you cannot help but shake the very things shakeable and sometimes breakable. There are many moods to the album within the grooves…Starting off with melodies rich in reflection and guitar licks (Charlie Jones) hotter than a Bar-B-Q pit, drum beats (Don Guinta) like a sidewinder snakes heartbeat~ and there are some highly ORGANic dashes that are equal parts soul refreshing and body moving and at times making the blues feel a little happy…..For me they style of “Booganova” is something I have loved for so long but never knew the word that went with he sound, in many moments on this album I am reminded that the reason I like musicians like Ed Alstrom is that they keep on re-defining the sounds I recognize pieces of, and turn them into a whole new thang. I believe this album has the power to do that for more people than me.

Sum Funk-N-Stuff

the dig- Teddy Presberg
Scrumpt- Doug Johns
Bop Gun- the Clinton Administration
Video Game, Save me- Salvador Santana
Let there be Horns- RJD2
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Baby I’m Black….-Sven Barth & Induce are the Saxual Revolution

Contusion- Stevie Wonder
Salvador Diaspora- Rex Riddem
Kool it man- Liftoff
We got Some (1&2)- Chris Joss
Baby Let’s Dance- Kittu
Funkytastic- Celia Baron
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Zuma Preserve- the Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Soul Neo- the Poogie Bell Band
Brownie, Leo & Gus- Skeebo Knight
Psycho- Middle Passage Squad
Amish Pintxos- MMW
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Globalizacion- Fernando Otero
Blue Rondo a la Turk- Project Trio
Wang Dang Doodle-Sam Moore/Keb Mo/Angie Stone

Jambalaya- Jeff Healy
Treme Mardi Gras- Kermit Ruffins
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Ina This Time- Tony Brown
Put it on- Bob Marley
Strangers on the Shore- Bob Marley
Kinky Reggae- Bob Marley & the Wailers (live)
Mr. Anonymous- Mr. Anonymous

Is it any Wonder

Did a 7-9amCST Fill in today just to get some extra time as next week I will not be on air. So here is what I put together for the earlier morning hours:

Rocket Baby- Johnnie Mustang
la Gitane- Duane Andrews
Benny’s Tune- Lionel Loueke
Mamang- Kristo Numpuby
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Twisto Mambo- the Sort of Quartet
Walter L-Burton/Methany/Swallow/Sanchez (live)
Shine on you Crazy Diamond-Viktor Krauss w/Shawn Colvin
Always Near- Narayan & Janet
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Full Throttle- 9th Wave
I Ain’t Human- Leroy Powell & the Messengers
Sopchoppy- Swamp Cabbage
Something Fast- Seth Walker
That’s What Keeps me Rockin’-the Robert Cray Band
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Paralyzed- Gang of Four
Faced you in a Neon Light- Yordan Orchestra
Golden Retriever- Super Furry Animals
Good Old Days(wash away)-Darren Gaines & the Key Party
Fame- David Bowie (live)
Atomic Heels- Secret Machines
I Kid you not- Spain Colored Ornage
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Circumstances- Soulhound
When she Whispers your Name- Buck 69
Let me Roll it->Foxey Lady-Paul McCartney (live)
White Rabbit- Patti Smith
Mile High- Morphine
Around the World- Delaney Davidson
Tremendous Dynamite- Eels
You’re so Fine- John Hammond
You’ll be Mine- John Hammond
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Waiting for a Miracle- Jerry Garcia Band (live)

IBRAHIM AG ALHABIB

FRONTMAN/FOUNDING MEMBER IBRAHIM AG ALHABIB RETURNS TO NORTH AMERICA WITH TINARIWEN. Perhaps the most recognizable member of touareg band Tinariwen, Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, has been unable to join his fellow bandmates on their most recent North American tours. World Village is pleased to announce that he will join them this month and in March for the group’s concerts in the U.S. and Canada. Check out the tour here. I might have to get myself to one of those Chicago shows.

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Also, TINARIWEN has been added to the Bonaroo line-up…more info here.

ATLANTIS

Leroy Powell and the Messengers new release ATLANTIS has those moments I treasure in an album, surprises. It has tough rock-N-roll tracks that reminded me why I love it, and deep drifter blues tunes that put me in the boots of the shoveler at final resting time…there are sweet-like country-esque ballads that move the sweet side of those of us with a heart (that has some twists in it). The delivery on Leroy Powell’s work this time around with the Messengers reeks of the truth as someone has lived it…the words come out of him so believable that at times you feel like you are riding next to him in a van on a cross country tour, as he remembers long lost tales of days gone by and things that once happened. I believe as you listen into this album you’ll too find that moment of surprise, as it is somewhere between the words and the notes.

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Project Trio

Harmonyville Records is proud to release: PROJECT Trio’s third studio recording – a self-titled album that continues the ensemble’s unique and heralded musical exploration. Based in Brooklyn, PROJECT Trio emerged from a classical background, but has found an unconventional and energetic voice through the exploration of unique performance techniques. Their obsession with program versatility and contrast of musical style is executed by Flutist Greg Pattillo, Cellist Eric Stephenson, and Double Bassist Peter Seymour. Simply put, their music synthesizes Hip-hop, Rock, Bluegrass, Americana, Jazz, and Classical music to create their truly distinctive sound. Pattillo, Stephenson and Seymour’s roots can be traced back over 13 years to when they met at the Cleveland Institute of Music. After working with famed ensembles including the Cleveland Orchestra and the Houston Symphony, PROJECT Trio got its first big break in 2006 when Pattillo’s groundbreaking beatbox flute videos were featured on youtube showcasing a key part of the group’s signature sound. After 40 million views, PROJECT Trio’s youtube channel, “Freedomworksfilms”, has amassed a following of over 45,000 subscribers. Pattillo has been lauded by The New York Times as “the best person in the world at what he does”. I first listened to this release with a room full of kids and they were the first to recognize the Brubeck track from their own collections at home and we were all hooked on the changes and immediaely I knew this cd was going to be a winner with me. Which will translate nicely into selected airplay and sets of music build right around pieces to create a set of music that Project Trio would be glad to be a part of.

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your ears or mine?

Just thankful for so many listeners that have been becoming regulars….

Hot Rockin’ Rhythm- Hillbilly Hellcats
Ichetucknee Chutney- Dread Clampitt
Outback Booty Call- 8 Ball Aitken
I Don’t Dance- Seth Walker
Soul Satisfying- Joe Pitts

Aquarius Skies- Mama’s Cookin’
New VooDoo BooGaLoo- Swamp Cabbage
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Who’s Makin’ Love- Chris Daniels & the Kings
You’re so Fine- Eddie Floyd
Sweet Feeling- Cracked Ice
Makin’ Whoopee- Joyce Randolph
Ladies Man- Keith Kilgo
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Sweet Child O’ Mine- Project Trio
Danza- Fernando Otero

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Get Down Tonight- Melvin Sparks Band
I’m Gonna Teach You- Maceo Parker
CC Rider- Ron Levy’s Wild Kingdom
Shafro- Chris Joss
the Big Score- Fort Knox Five
We Got Somethin’- Salvador Santana
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Then I met you- Alexander Ponomarlenko
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Who’s got the Weed- G Love & Special Sauce
Cool & Collect- 10 Ft Ganja Plant
Gas Can- Pressure Cooker
Be Serious- Gabriel Johnson
Fair Weather Friend- Daedelus
Stop the War-(Bring Peace)-Glideascope feat. JFK
Mostly Love- Narayan & Janet
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Electric Moonshine- Dr Didg
Snake Charmer- Punjabi MC (DJ Rekha Bhangra Basement)

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Farewell Howard Zinn

For Dr. Zinn, activism was a natural extension of the revisionist brand of history he taught. “A People’s History of the United States” (1980), his best-known book, had for its heroes not the Founding Fathers — many of them slaveholders and deeply attached to the status quo, as Dr. Zinn was quick to point out — but rather the farmers of Shays’ Rebellion and union organizers of the 1930s. As he wrote in his autobiography, “You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train” (1994), “From the start, my teaching was infused with my own history. I would try to be fair to other points of view, but I wanted more than ‘objectivity’; I wanted students to leave my classes not just better informed, but more prepared to relinquish the safety of silence, more prepared to speak up, to act against injustice wherever they saw it. This, of course, was a recipe for trouble.”…..and that I think is why so many of us have a special spot in our hearts for Howard Zinn, and may we all live up to the lessons he taught us and the reason we hold him in such an admired state. Whether he was thinking or speaking for us, or saying and doing the things we always wished we had the willpower to attempted, I am not quite sure, I just know that he is hero material (for me) in a world of few choice.

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