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Caden Velasquez introduces us to rave concerts and the DJ, on Listening Lyrics, March 1, 2024Fri, 03/01/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorCaden Velasquez is one of the founders (and driving force) of the Davis Rave Company (DRC). He joined Listening Lyrics this week to introduce us to the organization and to look into the underlying goals of a rave concert. In the DRC's words: "Davis Rave Co. emerged from a rich culture of people who wanted to push the boundaries at the intersection of creative expression and live music. With both ambition and the willingness to adapt, DRC grew to become a full-service creative agency offering artist representation, event production, creative installation consulting, music recording, and so much more. The potential for creative expression is astronomical when ambitious and talented people unite." Caden picked some tunes to analyze and enjoy. Listen in. |
Lost but Found Guitars, on Listening Lyrics, Feb. 23, 2024Fri, 02/23/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorIt's not unusual for musicians' guitars to be lost or stolen. When the theft or loss involves a famous musician, it becomes "a story." That is what today's Listening Lyrics is about -- six lost-but-found guitars owned by Zakk Wylde, Peter Frampton, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Bill Corgan and Paul McCartney. Each has a fantastc journey. |
Joel Daniel, house concerts made easy, on Listening Lyrics, Feb. 16, 2024Mon, 02/19/2024 - 10:30am | Pieter PastoorJoel Daniel and special guest Alex Jordan discuss how an app like SonicMixer could be a game-changer in live music. Musicians (artists) are caught between streaming services and the corporatization of music venues. In this episode of Listening Lyrics, Joel discusses an app that works like Airbnb for house shows. It is extremely difficult for a start-up band (or even an established one) to get a show and cut their teeth. Venues are tough to crack, but houses are abundant and could be used for house shows more than they are. The app is easy to use and it works. Joel helped to launch it in Austin last November. In the show he talks about how to get more potential hosts to open their homes to the idea. |
Listening Lyrics' farewell show, Feb. 10, 2023Fri, 02/10/2023 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorI thought a farewell show would be one with mixed emotions. Not so, the guests as usual made it such a great hour. Thank you to all the hundreds of musicians who have shared their talents with me and the audience. Ten-plus years of weekly Friday shows has been such a wonderful gift to me and Jeanne. Each moment is a treasure. Thank you Jess Kelly, Nat lefkof and The Raquetbangers (Robert Polon, Timur Katsnelson) for sharing this final episode with me. Finally, a huge thank you to my co-host and wife for all of her support and love. Pieter Pastoor |
The Lyrics, on Listening Lyrics, Feb. 3, 2023Fri, 02/03/2023 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorOh this one is bittersweet. It's the second-to-last Listening Lyrics, and the last one with just myself in the studio. Next week's show will have plenty of guests, but I opted to do this alone. I'm playing songs with lyrics that explain a feeling, with several local groups represented. They include Nat Lefkoff, Boot Juice, Bad Mother Nature, The Gold Souls, and Adrian West. |
Celebrating Jerry Moss, on Listening Lyrics, Recorded Jan. 20, 2023Fri, 01/20/2023 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorOn Jan. 14, 2023, the Music Center (link is external)in Los Angeles had a celebration concert to honor Jerry Moss. Many artists participated, and today's Listening Lyrics plays some of their music. In 1960, Moss moved from New York to Los Angeles, where he teamed up with Herb Alpert,(link is external) forming Carnival Records in 1962 and running the company from an office in Alpert's garage. Discovering that the name was already taken, they dubbed their new company A&M Records. In 1987, Moss and Alpert sold A&M to PolyGram Records for a reported $500 million. Both continued to manage the label until 1993, when they left because of frustrations with PolyGram's constant pressure to force the label to fit into its corporate culture. In 1998, Alpert and Moss sued PolyGram for breach of the integrity clause, eventually settling for an additional $200 million. |
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Comments
What can I say; I LOVED THIS SHOW!
Additionally, I'll let you in on a secret, this was the first time that I listened to, not one, but two complete Rap songs -- and enjoyed them. :)
Loved the show and thoroughly enjoyed Cory. Tell him what Michael J Fox once said; "I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God's business." He was excellent.
the October 3rd show was way too short. What a mellow and superbly classy hour that just blew by. Thanks!
Opadirkjan
Kind words from a kind brother - thank you
Underground Grandpa rocks!!
Thanks ed
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