This episode features cowboy songs geared towards kids, but if you're not into kiddie songs, don't worry! These aren't goofy or childish tunes but pleasant, fun and gentle songs that are enjoyable for kids and adults!
Dorothy Lane is a Punk Rock n Roll band from Martinez CA. When brother-in-laws Nick and Lorin first met they realized they loved playing music with each other and could be found at any family party playing guitar or piano and singing. In early 2015 when they both found themselves without a band to play in they made the decision to form a band together. Neil, the drummer, heard from a friend who saw a post on facebook that the band was looking for a drummer. He contacted Lorin and after playing together it was a perfect match. Neil brought his long time friend Greg on to play bass.
Early 2017 Lorin packed up and moved to Portland OR. The band agreed to call it quits and look back fondly on the times they had. Later that same year Lorin decided to make the move back to Martinez CA. When Nick heard Lorin was coming back he instantly wanted to get the band back together. Recording started on the Cut & Dry EP and once the band was back together .
Nick and Lorin’s other brother-in-law, Tony, was brought on to play bass for the band. Tony, who had never played bass or even played in a band, had been learning to play guitar and would always hang out with Nick and Lorin during those family get togethers. Tony had about 2 months to learn the songs for their first show together and nailed it.
..............The band is now booking shows and working on new songs their first full length album.
Not in the KDRT listening area - no problem - this show is streamed live on KDRT
Uncle Marv has all the data and trivia and history of the Harp-Tones, courtesy of my buddy in NJ Jeff Ambers, President of the Wild Fox Radio Party Fan Club.
Just go to Uncle Marv Goldberg's web site- for info on all the groups I play on the show.
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Released in 2001, this album is pure teenage nostalgia for me and for many of my fellow millennials who had an inclination for the heavier & louder music. Every single track is gorgeous and iconic thanks to Serj Tankian's incredible vocals, Daron Malakian's manic guitar riffs, Shavo Odadjian's sinister vibes, and John Dolmayan's perpetual beast-mode drum playing.
It was hard to pick ONE album but it got a whole lot easier once I realized that NONE are really radio-friendly except for Toxicity (or else I'll be spending the entire time on-edge trying to censor it per FCC regulations).
Tune in to Album of the Week this Wednesday, April 18th from 5-6PM to hear this album in its glorious entirety.
The brains and the brawn behind this group was Raul Cita, composer and arranger-pianist accompianist. He recently passed in his mid 80's , but willie is still chirpin' in NYC with his latest version of the Harptones. Raul composed Memories of you!.
Swing tonight on Jazz After Dark! Bria Skonberg, Benny Carter, Harry James, Oscar Aleman, King Cole Trio, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Louis Prima, Lou Donaldson, Frank Sinatra, Big Miller & Tommy Banks, Dal Richards & His Orchestra, Barney Bigard & Claude Luter.
Siler Schneider is making quite a name for himself as one of the premier players of the UC Davis mens basketball team. He will join us in the studio to talk a little basketball but really we are going to explore the music of basketball. Siler hails from Lansing, Kansas. Attending UC Davis as a Junior Communication major. Siler says one of his favorite pastimes outside of basketball is playing ‘Clue’ the board game, the question is what music is he listening to while practicing Bball, motivation for the game or playing a board game.
For those outside the listening area this show will be streamed live on www.kdrt.org
This episode is called "Hot Western Swing" and we'll be playing nearly an hour of back-to-back NEW western swing music. These songs have been hand-picked for your enjoyment. You'll hear from The Farmer & Adele, Asleep at the Wheel, Billy Mata and more!
Davis singer-songwriter Rita Hosking will join Folk Brothers Bill and Peter at 10:30 AM to talk about and play a few songs, from her latest album entitled "For Real". Rita will be touring with the album starting this Spring, with a CD release show at The Palms Playhouse on Saturday April 21st.
