YTAA Thinks Outside the Show Box

September 16, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative Live Live Live, Live Shows, Radio Show, Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative

Hi there! Remember us? Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative has been on the air all Summer and now we are approaching the Fall. Some of us are excited about new music and colder temperatures and some of us are just excited about new music.

There are several great shows to talk about happening in Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati in the next few weeks including Dayton Music Fest which promises to be smashing this year! There is MidPoint Music Festival happening in Cincinnati in a few weeks with so many great indie bands — everything from The Afghan Whigs to Wussy to Real Estate and more! Then there are some celebrations of milestones in music with HEXADIODE and Curse of Cassandra joining a 15 year celebration of My Latex Brain this weekend! And the 20th anniversary of Dayton’s own Shrug which will leave everyone happy regardless of the weather outside! And then there is our new favorite band Left & Right in Columbus on Wednesday! Then back in Dayton we have Cherry Lee and the Hot Rod Hounds and oh so much more to talk about! Do not forget the Telephone Party at The “Old” Yellow Cab building this weekend and Sidestravaganza at South Park Tavern on Saturday in the Gem City! This is not the end of the list folks, at best we have just scratched the surface on a few of the shows that we will discuss on the ol’ YTAA show from 3-6pm (e) tomorrow on the radio dial or ‘puter stream!

We will also examine the year 1989 in Mrs. Dr. J’s year block! And hey did you know that Chuck Klosterman is visiting our area in a week? We know!

Join Mrs. Dr. J and Dr. J for another show of music you just will not hear anywhere else! We promise it will be fun. Or something.

The Mitchells on Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative

August 7, 2014August 7, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative New Music, Radio Show, Smug Brothers, The Mitchells

This week we are joined by The Mitchells! They have music heading your way. We will be talking with them about their music, playing in Dayton and all that music stuff that matters to all of us!

Expect new music from The Rosebuds,Twin Peaks, Summer Camp, Twin Brother, Crow Moses, Ellis Paul, Static People, Over the Rhine, and Bishop Allen. Of course, some classic indie will be played! And you can bank on hearing some stuff from several Dayton and area bands!

There are also several great shows that we have to talk about including the Mitchells and The 1984 Draft show on August 16th at Southpark Tavern and the Smug Brothers show on August 16th at Blind Bob’s Bar!

Music, Books, and New Releases

August 6, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative New Music, Uncategorized

Alvvays (Canadian fuzz-pop quintet) – “Alvvays” (producer: Chad VanGaalen; Hear here; MP3) (Polyvinyl)

The Raveonettes – “Pe’ahi” (Hear here; Vinyl) (The Raveonettes, Ltd.)

Christopher Denny – If The Roses Don’t Kill Us
Check out the powerfully voiced singer’s tunes, performed in a style he calls “Arkansas Soul”.

David Kilgour and the Heavy 8’s – End Times Undone
Another irrestistible release from New Zealand institution Kilgour.

Stargroves (NYC indie-pop band) – “Stargroves [MP3]” (producer: frontman Teddy Watson; guest: Abigail Breslin; ReverbNation)

John Lurie National Orchestra
Archival recordings from a trio Lurie (of the Lounge Lizards) would occasionally play with on the side which quickly became its own thing.

Ben Miller Band – Any Way, Shape Or Form
The Ben Miller Band plays a unique musical stew they call “Ozark Stomp”, this one is their first release for New West Records.

Mozart’s Sister – Being
First full length album from this solo artist, who has been drawing interest for her live performances and first EP.

Naomi Punk – Television Man
Second album from the Olympia based punk trio.

The Rosebuds – Sand + Silence
The sixth album from The Rosebuds, this one was recorded with
Justin Vernon and other members of Bon Iver.

Billie Joe Shaver – Long in the Tooth
First album in six years from this old timer, in peak form here.

Spider Bags – Frozen Letter
Fourth album from this band, and their first for Merge Records.
Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan guests on one track!

Richard Thompson – “Acoustic Classics” (14 songs; MP3) (Beeswing, Inc.)

Spoon – They Want My Soul
First release in four years from the beloved Austin band.

Twin Peaks – Wild Onion
Second album from the Chicago band.

Books

Richard James Burgess – “The History of Music Production [Paperback]” (Kindle) (Oxford University Press, July 25)

Carla Jean Whitley – “The Muscle Shoals Sound: Muscle Shoals Sound Studio – How the Swampers Changed American Music [Paperback]” (History Press)

VINYL

Garden State – Soundtrack

Wish I Was Here – Soundtrack

Eric Clapton & Friends – The Breeze: An Appreciation of J.J. Cale

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers- Hypnotic Eye

Jenny Lewis – The Voyager

Looking forward, Looking backward: YTAA Celebrates 30 Years of The Connells

July 22, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative Radio Show, The Connells, Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative North Carolina

This week we have many classic songs by The Connells which are celebrating their 30th anniversary in September!

Saturday, September 27, 2014, 3:30 pm (event ends at 8:00 pm) Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh, NC $15-$20.00

This is the first show of several that we will dedicate to this awesome occasion! So we are playing many classics this week from The Replacements, U2, R.E.M., The Pixies, The Cure, and more! And, yes you can expect a whole slew of current indie bands and stuff.

So, join us TODAY from 3-6pm on WUDR!

New Music For Everyone!

July 8, 2014July 8, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative New Music

New CDs and Records
Blackhawk – “Brothers of the Southland” (their first album in 12 years is a tribute to fallen Southern-rock heroes, including members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Duane Allman, Toy Caldwell) (Loud & Proud)

Chicago – “‘NOW’ Chicago XXXVI” (producers: Chicago) (Frontiers)

Dirty Heads – “Sound of Change” (producers: Supa Dups, Buddah Shampoo, Niles, David Bassett, LD, Rome; guests: B Real, Tech N9ne, Ward 21; first single: “My Sweet Summer”) (Five Seven Music)

French Style Furs – “Is Exotic Bait” (producer: Nick Launay) (Frenchkiss)

Gene the Southern Child – “Southern Meridian [Vinyl]” (music by Parallel Thought; with two bonus tracks) (Adult Swim)

Leela James – “Fall For You” (producer: James; guest: Anthony Hamilton; new single: “Fall For You”) (J&T / BMG / RED Distribution)

Manic Street Preachers – “Futurology” (first single: “Walk Me to the Bridge”; Hear here; Read here; Deluxe edition; Manic Street Preachers Official Store) (U.K. – Columbia, July 7)

Richard Marx – “Beautiful Goodbye” (his first album of all-new material in 10 years; producers: Marx, Walter Afanasieff; first single: “Whatever We Started”) (Zanzibar, LLC / Kobalt Label Services)

The Mastersons – “Good Luck Charm” (producer: Jim Scott) (New West)

Eugene McGuinness (British singer-songwriter) – “Chroma” (producer: Dan Carey; first single: “Godiva”) (Domino)

Mike Mogis and Nathaniel Walcott – “The Fault In Our Stars: Score From The Motion Picture” (31 tracks) (Atlantic)

Starset (Columbus, Ohio, rock band fronted by former Downplay singer Dustin Bates) – “Transmissions” (producer: Rob Graves; first single: “My Demons”) (Razor & Tie)

New MP3s
Adam’s Attic (pop-rock quartet from Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) – “Can Anybody Hear Me [MP3]” (ReverbNation) (Adam’s Attic)

Ryan McKenzie (alt pop-rock singer from Oviedo, Fla.) – “In Light & Desperation [MP3]” (five-song EP; ReverbNation) (Ryan McKenzie, July 11)

Let’s Talk Festivals and Shows on Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative

July 6, 2014July 6, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative Dayton, Dayton Music, Interviews, On-Air Book Discussion, Radio Show, Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative

This week we discuss upcoming festivals, shows, events, and activities that will shape your Summer plans. What musical events are you looking forward to this Summer? What are your must attend events? Let us know.

We will also be talking about the Summer Music Read – remember that you should be reading that book now for later this month when we chat about it!

And, yeah… you can expect bunches of new music on the ol’ program. You can try and contain your excitement as we play music from Sam at Eleven, The Repeating Arms, HEXADIODE, Me & Mountains, Me Time, The Connells, Miles Tackett, Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens, The Afghan Whigs, David Payne, Sleepy Kitty, Jeremy Porter, Gulp, and much more!

So, join us from 3-6pm on wudr.udayton.edu or 99.5 & 98.1 fm in the Dayton area this Tuesday!

YTAA: Its a Radio Show & You can Listen in – so come along!

July 1, 2014July 1, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative Radio Show radio, Radio show, WUDR, YTAA

Another show featuring new music from so many bands. We just aren’t going to list them all. Plus some very rare stuff that has not been released yet.

And some forthcoming Sam at Eleven – there you go. Our event page to find out about the music we are playing is here!

Tuesday 3-6pm on WUDR!

FMMF – Fashion Meets Music Festival

June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative Live Shows August, Columbus, Fashion, Festival, FMMF

Now that summer is fully upon us, a music lover’s mind turns to the thought of festivals. And whether you are looking for the Americana experience of a Merlefest or the alternative/new rock experience of a Vans Warped Tour. This summer offers something new for music lovers in Ohio. A rare opportunity to merge several compelling interests in music. For three nights in August — the 29th through 31st to be precise — the short north of Columbus will be turned into a music and fashion hybrid experience. As you have heard Mrs. Dr. J and I talk about this on the radio program, we are excited to see such an eclectic mix of bands and musicians come to Columbus to play for this festival.

In the upcoming weeks we will be discussing the line up — which is great for those of us who like independent music!

This particular event will also incorporate urban camping and an extensive marketplace and expo space!

So, tune into Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative for the next several weeks to learn more about the unique culture and music event that is coming to our fine state in a few months!

Your pal, Dr. J

It is a Two for Tuesday on Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative

June 24, 2014June 24, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative Radio Show Dayton, Echo and the Bunnymen, Fire at Night, Ghost Town Silence, Mittenfields, New Music, Smug Brothers, Sohio, Support Your Local Music Scene, Tea Cozies, The Afghan Whigs, Underwater Country Club, WUDR, Wussy, YTAA

This week we continue the smash that is “toast and jams” by playing songs that go together like… well, you get the idea, right? Things that go together make for more fun for all of us. Music is no exception. So, listen for the songs that we pair together for some reason. We also have some CDs to give away this week from Go Robot, Go!

We have so much new music that we cannot play everything and that is just a damn shame. So you will want to listen to this one. And in case you cannot remember… set the timer for tomorrow from 3-6pm on wudr.udayton.edu!

If you live in Dayton you can try the 99.5 and 98.1fm frequencies of ‘music in all directions.’ And for the tech-minded among us, you can also use the new UD Mobile app and listen to us that way too! But however you can… join us for a great show of independent music!

Smug Brothers in Morgantown, WV! — Smug Brothers in Morgantown, West Virginia at 123 Pleasant Street!

Music you can expect includes Smug Brothers, Ghost Town Silence, Fire at Night, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Afghan Whigs, Underwater Country Club, Mittenfields, Wussy, Tea Cozies, Sohio and much more!

As always: “Support Your Local Music Scene!”

Let’s talk about New Music!

June 17, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative New Music, Radio Show I Saved Latin, Me Time, The Judy Blooms, Wes Anderson

New show… new stuff… new music… some musicians calling to chat. Fun topics. 3-6pm and sometimes a little earlier than 3pm on WUDR.udayton.edu or 99.5 and 98.1 fm in ol’ Dayton, Ohio!

This week we announce the YTAA Book Read winner, talk about the new ‘I Saved Latin’ compilation of indie artists covering music that has been in Wes Anderson films, and play tons of new music. We have even been known to play some really cool local music too. Could happen. Bets are on even money… ah, who are we kidding? Of course we are going to play some terrific local music too!

Expect a show review about the Me Time and The Judy Blooms show this past Saturday night! — more info can be found here: Me Time & The Judy Blooms @ Jimmie’s Ladder 11

So, what are you doing from 3-6pm on a Tuesday that is so darn important anyway…? Join the talented Mrs Dr. J and that guy… Dr. J for Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative

YTAA Music Book Review Show

June 9, 2014June 9, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative Music Books, Radio Show Music Books, New Show!, Vote in Our Poll!

This week we are taking on music books, books about bands, books written by musicians and songs about books. Join us this Tuesday as Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative discusses books on music in all their varied and delightful forms!

Help us select our YTAA Book Read for this year by voting in our poll! What books about musicians, bands, songs, etc… captivated your imagination? Call in, email or tweet us with your thoughts on books about music (937-229-2774, drjwudr on gmail, and drjwudr on the ol’ twitter). Vote in our Poll on which book we all need to read!

And, of course, you can expect lots of brand new music, Mrs. Dr. J’s summer dance party, and an area show review so you know what to do with your weekend!

Join us from 3-6pm tomorrow for another show on WUDR!

New Music to complete yourself with…

June 9, 2014June 9, 2014 your tuesday afternoon alternative New Music brand new, New Music, New Releases

New Musical Goodness:

Candy Hearts – “All the Ways You Let Me Down” (producer: Chad Gilbert; Hear here; See here; Vinyl;MP3) (Bridge Nine / Violently Happy)

Cowboy Mouth – “Go!” (producer: Don Miggs; first single: “Do You Wanna Do It Right Now”; Hear here;MP3) (Elm City / Universal)

Craft Spells (aka Justin Vallesteros) – “Nausea” (producer: Dylan Wall; new single: “Komorebi”; Hear here;MP3) (Captured Tracks)

First Aid Kit – “Stay Gold” (producer: Mike Mogis; guests: Omaha Symphony Orchestra; first single: “My Silver Lining”; Hear here; Vinyl; MP3; Collector’s Bundle, with 14×20″ lithograph and tote bag) (Columbia)

Michael C. Ford (Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-nominated American poet and audio journalist) – “Look Each Other in the Ears” (features the last recordings made with all three surviving Doors members Ray Manzarek, who died in 2013, Robby Krieger and John Densmore; producer: Harlan Steinberger; other guests: Angelo Moore, Tommy Jordan; Hear here; MP3) (Hen House Studios)

The Fresh & Onlys – “House of Spirits” (producer: Phil Manly; Hear here; Vinyl; MP3) (Mexican Summer)

Chrissie Hynde – “Stockholm” (her debut solo album; first single: “Dark Sunglasses”; Hear here; See here;Vinyl; MP3) (Caroline)

Mike Mogis and Nathaniel Walcott (of Bright Eyes) – “The Fault In Our Stars: Score From The Motion Picture” (Hear here) (Atlantic)

O.A.R. – “The Rockville LP” (first single: “Peace”; Hear here; Vinyl; MP3) (Vanguard)

Passenger (U.K. folk-roots singer Mike Rosenberg) – “Whispers” (producer: Chris Vallejo; first single: “Scare Away the Dark”; Hear here; Read here; Vinyl; MP3; MP3 Deluxe Edition) (Nettwerk)

Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses – “Blow” (recorded at Capitol Records in Studio B, where Louis Prima Sr. recorded his hits in the 1950s and ’60s; includes a virtual duet with his father on “That’s My Home” and a cover of Adam Ant’s “Goody Two Shoes”; guest: Leslie Spencer; Hear here; MP3) (Warrior / Universal Music Distribution)

Rebelution – “Count Me In” (producers: Rebelution; guests: Collie Buddz, Don Carlos; Hear here; Vinyl;MP3) (87 Music / Easy Star)

Royal Southern Brotherhood – “HeartSoulBlood” (band includes Cyril Neville, Devon Allman, Mike Zito, Charlie Wooton and Yonrico Scott; Hear here) (Ruf)

Stagnant Pools – “Geist” (first single: “Intentions”; Hear here; Vinyl; MP3) (Polyvinyl)

Third World – “Under the Magic Sun” (Hear here; Vinyl; MP3) (Cleopatra)

Walter Trout (the bluesman has a life-threatening liver disease) – “The Blues Came Callin’ “ (Hear here;Vinyl; Deluxe edition; MP3) (Provogue / Mascot Label Group)

Umphrey’s McGee – “Similar Skin” (hardcover book with CD and two 180-gram LPs; Hear here; MP3) (Nothing Too Fancy Music)

Uriah Heep – “Outsider” (their 24th studio album; producer: Mike Paxman; Hear here; MP3) (Frontiers)

Various artists – “Bullets Over Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording)” (new musical comedy written by Woody Allen, based on his 1994 film; stars Zach Braff, Vincent Pastore, Brooks Ashmanskas, Nick Cordero, Marin Mazzie, etc.; producer: Doug Besterman; Hear here; Read here; MP3) (Masterworks Broadway)

Jack White – “Lazaretto” (Hear here; Read here; MP3) (Third Man / Columbia)

New stuff: MP3s

Glass Animals – “Zaba [MP3]” (producer: frontman Dave Bayley; executive producer: Paul Epworth; first single: “Gooey”; Hear here; See here; CD; Vinyl) (Harvest)

House of Hats – “This Love [MP3]” (producer: Pete Smith; first single: “This Love”; Hear here) (Willow Walk)

Old Monk (NYC trio) –“Posing As Love [MP3]” (first single: “Alta Rush”; Hear here) (Eenie Meenie)

Various artists – “Punkalicious Volume Five [MP3]” (20 tracks; Hear here) (Punkalicious, June 13)

Tom Vek – “Luck [MP3]” (Hear here) (Moshi Moshi)

Reissues of one kind or another:

Wardell Gray – “Way Out Wardell” (1955 album; Hear/read here; MP3) (U.K. – Ace, June 9)

Arthur Prysock – “Too Late Baby: The Old Town Singles 1958-66” (24 tracks; Hear/read here) (U.K. – Ace, June 9)

Toots and the Maytals – “Pressure Drop: The Golden Tracks” (14 songs) (Goldenlane / Cleopatra)

Various artists – “Chicago Hit Factory – The Vee-Jay Story 1953-1966 [Box set]” (10 CDs, 269 tracks; Readhere) (U.K. – Charly, June 9)

Reissues on the electronic format we call MP3

Electric Light Orchestra – “The Classic Albums Collection [MP3]” (10 complete albums) (Epic / Legacy)

The Emotions – “Flowers [MP3]” (1976 album; with one bonus track), “Rejoice [MP3]” (1977 album; includes the No. 1 hit “Best of My Love”) (Columbia / Legacy)

Willie Nelson – “The Classic Albums Collection [MP3]” (10 complete albums) (Columbia / Legacy)

The Selecter – “Indie Singles Collection 1991-96 [MP3]” (38 tracks) (Badfish / Cherry Red)