Podcast
Ryan Scott Long "Drum Talk" Sep 23rd, 2016Fri, 09/23/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorDrummer/composer Ryan Scott Long continues his life long fascination with music that's led him to study drumming and improvisation with Scott Amendola, Simon Lott, Hamir Atwal, Joshua Smith & William Woodley and many other greats. With his forward-thinking approach powering what may be an exciting new style of drumming, there's a bright future in store for Ryan as he continues to make his mark.
Most recently Ryan released “Just Like We Used To” with his band BroJazz in May of 2016. BroJazz features Ryan on drums, Ben Wallace-Ailsworth on bass and renowned saxophonist Joshua Smith. Oz Fritz describes BroJazz as “a shapeshifting experiment in postmodern jazz that can change course from a heavy, industrial, noisy, trance groove to soft, light, sweet, delicate, waterfall melodies in the blink of an eye; spin your sensibility 180 degrees then drop you off back home with lyrical tenderness and a wink and a smile.” His accomplished unit Booker Long Duo released a self titled EP on November 3rd, 2015 and is available on all major digital distribution sites. The EP features Grammy Award-Winning drummer Thomas Pridgen & guitarist Mike Sopko on “The Chance”. Their self tilted EP marks the second release from the band. Together Booker and Long fuse original compositions, well thought out arrangements of covers they enjoy, and explorative improvisations that keep listeners wanting more. Ryan is proficient in jazz, rock, funk, Latin, hip-hop, and many more styles. Ryan has toured all over the country. |
Listening Lyrics live at the KDRT BBQ Sep 16th, 2016Fri, 09/16/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorA few hic ups but thats the fun of live radio. |
Listening Lyrics with Michael Musial. Sep 9th, 2016Fri, 09/09/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorThis week a local treasure visited Listening Lyrics. Michail Musial. He shows us American Primitive guitar playing and WOW did he ever. One fantastic hour Although a classically trained pianist, and piano technician by trade, Michael's primary musical interest is playing guitar. His style is American Primitive, a genre pioneered by the guitarist John Fahey. He can be heard playing American Primitive covers, original arrangements of cover songs and a few original instrumentals as well. Originally from Pennsylvania, Michael moved to California in 2003 and currently lives in Vacaville, CA. Listen in as we learn about his passion, his music and his life. Here is a short clip of Michael in the studio https://youtu.be/3hWZ9QBup8g
Visit Michael at www.neesium.com NOTE: playlist below only shows recorded music played on the program.
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Listening Lyrics celebrates 50 years of Paul McCartney covers Aug 26th, 2016Fri, 08/26/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorIt was 50 years ago today that Paul McCartney and the Beatles performed their last live concert in front of a paying audience. That was in New York City. To celebrate this event we are playing covers of McCartney songs within a very wide genre of musical tastes. Enjoy the hour now. |
Nancy Northrup shines on Listening Lyrics Aug 19th, 2016Fri, 08/19/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorSinger-songwriter Nancy Northrup has been greatly influenced through the years by her country, gospel, and folk roots in Kentucky and Tennessee. Her Kentucky relatives were on the gospel circuit throughout the south as founders of The Edmonton Quartet. Nancy spent each summer traveling with them as they sang at gospel music events throughout Kentucky and Tennessee. They would pull a very young, wide-eyed little girl onto the stage in front of thousands of people to sing some old time gospel...and that little girl's life was changed forever. Nancy is also related to the founding members of the down-home southern rockabilly group, The Kentucky Headhunters. |
Listening Lyrics goes on a road trip - Aug 12th, 2016Fri, 08/12/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorListen in (listen NOW) as we explore some music about travel and road trips. With a tip of the cap to VINYL day. Some great songs will fill this hour - so if you are on a road trip when your done listening you will be 60 miles closer to your destination. |
Alexander Hamilton VS protest songs Aug 5th, 2016Fri, 08/05/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorThe broadway musical Alexander Hamilton is a huge hit. The younger generation has grabbed on to this amazing story told in a rap/hip hop way. It's really about protest and in America we have not stopped protesting. So today's show I will play some known and not so well known protest songs from around the world. I think we all know that the voice of protest runs deep in song. The following description is from the site https://musictodiefor.wordpress.com/50-greatest-protest-songs/ (link is external). Some but not all of the songs were also selected from this site |
The Big Poppies on Listening lyrics Jul 8th, 2016Fri, 07/08/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorBoth Winters, CA and Davis, CA are home to some very fine musicians. When you combine the talent of these two towns a powerhouse of music springs forth. Meet THE BIG POPPIES. The Big Poppies are a four piece blues rock band from Davis, CA. All of their original songs pull from a wide variety of genres that make each song different and interesting. While inspired by Jazz, Funk, Folk, and Classic Rock, The Big Poppies unify their sound with groove and jams and powerful vocals. Listen in as the Big Poppies talk about their new CD and play some live tunes for us. Follow The Big Poppies on their Bandcamp page. |
Bottom Dwellers on Listening Lyrics Jun 24th, 2016Fri, 06/24/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorGetting these guys in the studio took a while but we did it. The Bottom Dwellers are a four-piece Americana band from Woodland, California. Formed in 2003, the group has three full-length releases under their belts, “Deep on the Line |
Seth Cooper on Listening Lyrics Jun 17th, 2016Fri, 06/17/2016 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorLocal talent continues to impress and this week's guest was no exception. Born and raised in Woodland, CA, Seth Cooper, the lead singer and instrumentalist for indie band Alamo Merchant, swoons in high falsetto and rumbling baritone to script tragedies ripped right from the silver screen. Whether it be the idolization of the disco era or a cold, meditative drive through the blizzards of West Texas, Cooper's stories convey a sense of farm boy wit and wonder with the world at large. Listen in as Seth performs some of his original music. All Listening Lyrics shows are live on Fridays from 4-5PM (PT) on KDRT 95.7FM. For those outside the listening area, the show will stream live online at KDRT.org . Vist Listening Lyrics on Facebook. |
Comments
Since this was a teaching show where I was the student - may the student share?
Screaming Jay Hawkins: His most popular song was "I put a Spell on you". But, my personal favorite and much less known was: "You Put a Spell on Me." Definitely a blast from the past.
Best recent drummers: please add Levon Helm from The Band to the list, he dramatically changed the role of the drummer in a band.
Luciano Pavarotti: He passed in 2007. However he recorded a show for PBS along with Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo titled; The Three Tenors (and as luck would have it I caught it on our local PBS statation - again - just a week ago). Magnificent!
Great comments Dirk - Thank you. Robert is a guy that has great musical taste - all this from a very young man.
cheers
Definitely one fine show Pieter & Jeanne. It was hearing the eclectic mix of music which brought on a rush of memories. Notably, Phillip Glass’ “Open the Kingdom” made me think on my personal favorite Glass piece, the score to the film; Powaqqatsi. As an aside, having a grandchild with Aspergers I remembered listening to an interview with Music Critic, Tim Page who revealed that after being diagnosed as having Aspergers realized that it was Glass’ minimalist focus on each individual note/sound which had him absolutely love Glass’ works; listening by the hour and eventually seeking a career in music. At the time I heard that interview it proved to be just the right positive “punch” I needed while reflecting the future opportunities for my own grandchild. The wonder of music is indeed powerful.
Thanks - we had fun putting it together.
Once I get all of your albums cleaned up - I'm doing a show on your collection. I think I'll call it Vinyl - one mans trash reaps another mans treasure. :)
More dobra, more acordian, more piano, more 'silky' voiced lyrics, more Richie Lawrence. Great show!
If I lived in the Davis area I'd chase these two around to every one of their gigs. What a find!
Surely this was a relaxing hour complete with great banter and music. All that was missing was for all of us sitting around with some after dinner Port and maybe a fire in the fireplace as the conversation carried on.
You and Jeanne were so right about the old 78s and their scratch bringing something special to the listening experience. The occasional totally 'dead' moments found on CDs are almost jarring.
Loved Alpert's opening & Justin's closing bumps.
Had I realized just how wonderfully mellow this show was I would have listened in the evening with a cup of caffeine free Peppermint tea and my feet up on the table. As it was, listening in the morning, it was still one I was gald I did not miss.
Just discovered that I am never too old to learn -- this week Chris Clark opened up a whole new pathway leading to a greater appreciation of and the enchantment of jazz.
Thanks for having Chris Clark on the show Pieter.
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