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Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Magic Band and Captain Beefheart

Cristy is already sick tonight, so I may as well dedicate our two-hour radio show to the memories and music of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band.

Ah.

The Magic Band and their sometime singer.

The Magic Band and their sometime singer.

 

Numbers: Songs with Dates, Addresses

The Count.

The Count.

As a corollary to our shows about numbers and years, we had to devote a show to addresses, ages, dates, and times. Are we geeks yet?

Rules? Well, just giving street names is a different mix. On the other hand, knowing that Heartbreak Hotel is on the end on Lonely Street is probably enough information to find it on a map of Miseryville. We’d also include “53rd and 3rd”—enough to let you know which subway stop is closest to the Ramones.

Download and get really specific with your listening.

Other shows that require an abacus:

Procol Harum


Dr. Philip Graham, rock scholar, leads a rigorous discussion of the works, personnel, and history of Procol Harum, from their peculiar name and explosive, immediate success through their continuing contemporary relevance and most recent releases. What you don’t know might help you. Tune in.