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Activism, Local and New
On the show today we have an interesting mix of powerful songs, local music and new music! We have brand new music from BRAT CURSE, Mike Gale, Charlie Jackson and the Heartland Railway, The Paint Splats, Shrug, The Typical Johnsons, Mike Bankhead Music, True lies and Age Nowhere!
We also have some inspiring political activism courtesy of Iggy And The Stooges, Iron & Wine, Chuck Prophet Official, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Husker Du (band) and The Skids!
We also have tunes from The Story Changes, Seth Canan & The Carriers, novena, David Payne, Sadbox, Smug Brothers, Gretchen’s Wheel, Cage The Elephant, Trees & Wells Music, The Boxcar Suite, Dementia Precox, Guided By Voices and several songs from Steve Makofka!
Speaking of the talented and kind Mr. Makofka — he is our guest this week to talk about his activism and the work he has been doing on strengthening families! So, 3-6pm on WUDR for Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative!
Steve Makofka returns to YTAA to Discuss Strong Families
Steve Makofka returns to YTAA to Discuss Strong Families
Steve Makofka is not just an amazing musician involved in Kindie, Klezmer and Irish music. He is an inspiring teacher, author and communications facilitator. Steve is a Certified Family Life Educator and a member of the National Council on Family Relations. For some time now he has been involved in a critical project through Family Dynamics to provide education and resources to organizations that help build supportive families. Steve joins Dr. J to talk about all of these important projects!
Join Dr. J as he welcomes Steve Makofka back to the studio. Listen at 99.5 & 98.1fm or online at wudr.udayton.edu
Age Nowhere with a Special Uncle Tupelo Cover!
Age Nowhere surprised Dr. J with a cover of ‘New Madrid’ from Uncle Tupelo’s last record Anodyne. The Jeff Tweedy penned song references The New Madrid fault which is south of St. Louis where Uncle Tupelo members Jeff Tweedy, Jay Farrar and Mike Heidorn grew up. The band hailed from Belleville Illinois which is across the river from St. Louis. The New Madrid fault is the location of one of the most powerful earthquakes in the United States. The line about rivers running backwards is taken from a result of the massive earthquake in 1812. Another line in the song was based on a prediction made by Browning that predicted a massive earthquake would strike the fault and surrounding area in 1990.
Allow us to set a scene. Imagine stepping in for a drink at a bar where Sticky Fingers era Keith Richards is hanging out with his Nudie Cohen Suit wearing pal Graham Parsons and a world weary Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes. They are all sitting in a booth commenting on the passing musical fancies of the day. That is the experience of Age Nowhere! Imagine a true double guitar attack from Identical-twin brothers Matt and Dan Spaugy paired with smoky evocative lyrics sung by Paul Monin propelled by driving drums from Seth Gilliam and pounding bass of Matt Terry. That is the experience of Age Nowhere.The band takes it’s nom de plume from one of the standout tracks on Dayton’s own Shrug‘s 2005 record ‘Whole Hog For The Macho Jesus.’
Freight on YTAA
This Tuesday join us as we welcome Freight to Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative!
This week one of the youngest bands in Dayton joins a slightly older — shut up with your judgement — Dr. J on Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative. In the spring of 2017, five friends got together with the goal of creating catchy, funky, rock and roll. From that musical inspiration, Freight was born. The band is known for high energy, genre crossing, odd time signatures, blended with driving rock and roll. In the spring of 2018, Freight released their debut album, “Start the Night Off Easy” under Gem City Records which you can listen to on spotify. Their sophomore album is in the works for everyone.
You should make some time to join us on Tuesday as Freight joins us in the studio to play some acoustic tunes and chat about their first and making second records on Tuesday, May 7th from 3-6pm on WUDR on 99.5 & 98.1fm and online at wudr.udayton.edu! See you there music lovers!
Starving in The Belly of The Whale
The austere trio, Starving in The Belly of The Whale, profoundly explore the rewards in intimate, intricate and delicate sound. Led by meaning-filled song composer, guitarist and vocalist Ricky Terrell. SITBOTW has organically evolved over the years to incorporate the soft dynamics of multi-instrumentalist Scott Loy on cello, vocals and saw and Lacey Terrell on vocals, percussion and theremin. Starving in the Belly of the Whale beautiful construct patient yet driving arrangements with emotional lyrics and inescapable vocal arrangements that reveal the hidden serendipity of the beauty in quiet spaces.
Starving in the Belly of The Whale just started pre-orders and crowdfunding for their new music. They have raised over 30% with 30 more days to go (as of this writing)! Any support (purchase or sharing) will help SITBOTW get this terrific new music to as many ears as possible!
Join Dr. J as he welcomes Starving in The Belly of The Whale back to the YTAA studio to discuss their upcoming record ‘A Memory Preserved’ on April 9th from 3-6pm on wudr.udayton.edu and 99.5 & 98.1fm in Dayton, Ohio!
YTAA Goes Age Nowhere
Allow us to set a scene for our upcoming show on Tuesday. Imagine stepping in for a drink at a bar where Sticky Fingers era Keith Richards is hanging out with his Nudie Cohen Suit wearing pal Graham Parsons and a world weary Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes. They are all sitting in a booth commenting on the passing musical fancies of the day.
That scene is the experience of Age Nowhere! Imagine a true double guitar attack from Identical-twin brothers Matt and Dan Spaugy paired with smoky evocative lyrics sung by Paul Monin propelled by driving drums from Seth Gilliam and pounding bass of Matt Terry. That is the experience of Age Nowhere.The band takes it’s nom de plume from one of the standout tracks on Dayton’s own Shrug‘s 2005 record ‘Whole Hog For The Macho Jesus.’
Join us for conversation, music and the Age Nowhere experience online at the usual website wudr.udayton.edu on Tuesday, March 19th from 3-6pm!
Gretchen’s Wheel Interview
We had a great time when Lindsay Murray of Gretchen’s Wheel called in to talk about the Nada Surf tribute record “Moth to a lamplight.’ You can order a copy for yourself at bandcamp or the Gretchen’s Wheel website on March 22nd!
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