Podcast
Listening Lyrics for Aug 16th, 2019Fri, 08/16/2019 - 6:10pm | Pieter PastoorWe are back - enough of the reruns as Jeanne and I were on vacation. We came back a couple of days early and had a rerun scheduled but coundn't resist going into the studio. It felt good. So we played some music from acts we missed - stuff we saw on the road - and some extra tidbits - check out the playlist. |
Listening Lyrics, My Choice, recorded on Jul 12th, 2019Fri, 07/12/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor |
Davis Music Fest 2019 Review, Recorded Jun 28th, 2019Fri, 06/28/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorThis week we present a review of the 2019 Davis Music Fest, playing songs from a variety of the bands that performed. Unfortunately, we cannot come close to touching all of the bands in a one-hour show. This hour of Listening Lyrics presents selections from the following acts: The Big Poppies, King Dream, Ideateam, Jessica Malone, The Midnight Dip, The Philharmonic, Emily Day and the Knights, Boca do Rio, Topograf, Run River Cult, Ten Foot Tiger, Boot Juice. Pictured is Max Van Dyke of The Big Poppies. |
Bad Mother Nature interview, Recorded Jun 21st, 2019Fri, 06/21/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorKeep an eye out for these guys, even better, treat your ears to BAD MOTHER NATURE. Listen in as we talk with all four of the band members Bad Mother Nature, an original band formed in 2016, consists of guitarist/bassist duo Axel Ahrens and Corey Allred, pianist Ryan Allred, and drummer Jon McCann. Inspired by the classic rock titans of the 1960s and '70s, they balance driving guitar-riff work with the nuanced, progressive piano that allows their music to range from soft to rocking - often within the same song. Their debut EP “Strange Weather,” featuring Colin Curtin on drums, presented a range of styles from the upbeat blues-rock Honey Rider, to the instrumental guitar piece Persephone, to the anthemic ballad I’ll Make You a Thief. UK rock magazine Fireworks profiled the album and the band. |
Listening Lyrics for 4:00pm on Jun 14th, 2019Fri, 06/14/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor |
Make No Bones in the Studio. Recorded Jun 7th, 2019Fri, 06/07/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorThis musicians Got Talent, make no bones about that. "Make No Bones", born in Berkeley, CA.he has been playing guitar since he was 8 and singing since 10. Make No Bones (A.J. Hicks) is an eclectic blend of folk, jazz, indie, and blues from Oakland, CA. Make no bones means to be who you are without making a big deal. Who ever is watching, who ever is listening, be yourself and Make No Bones. You can visit Make No Bones here. |
Listening Lyrics for 4:00pm on May 31st, 2019Fri, 05/31/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor |
Painted Wind In The Studio Interview, Recorded May 24th, 2019Fri, 05/24/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor"Painted Wind" with Nancy Northrup and Mel Bearns visits us with their musical gifts they love to share. They are an Americana duo that is steeped in traditional folk, bluegrass, country and blues, with a passion for artfully crafted songs and vocal harmonies.= Painted Wind was formed out of a trio formerly known as Hickory Hollar. Nancy and Mel found common ground across a panorama featuring many distinct artists and genres and came together with the shared passion of crafting new music, and deftly interpreting classic covers. |
Patrick Van Dyke Talks Music and Community Radio, Recorded May 17th, 2019Fri, 05/17/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorThis show was recorded during our 2019 spring fund raising week. Please consider giving to one hell of a community radio station. DONATE HERE KDRT.org With Patrick in the studio we talked about live music and played some local bands. Patrick also stressed the impotance of communty radio in the arts. Patrick Van Dyke can be seen all over Northern California as he absorbs and appreciates live music. So he is my guest this week as we explore his love of music and how community radio helps so many budding artists find a voice and a platform. We played songs from The Big Poppies, Boot Juice, The Midnight Dip, The Nickel Slots, The Polyorchids and Khruangbin. |
Harry Greer Follows a Path, His Path. Recorded May 10th, 2019Fri, 05/10/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorHarry Greer (HG) is an artist/musician and the founder of the Davis rebel art and music collective known as BRAINMELTER. BRAINMELTER (at brainmelter.net) is a group of Davis natives dedicated to making Davis/Yolo a haven for the arts and to changing the world through hip art and sick music. Each of the Brainmelters have a completely different style and genre, which means that there’s definitely something for everyone. Hip hop, pop punk, folk rock, cringecore, hardcore, vaporwave, it’s all of it. The whole collective adds up to some fun and colorful local counter culture. |
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hi peter, i would like to shadow your show...so i hope it would be okay to watch you at work. doctorvshow@hotmail.com or 608 515 2848 thanks reid.
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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