101 Series Lesson 88: New England Rox

Alright, time for some rock with funny accents . . . American-style. In Lesson 88 of the 101 Series we visit some of the colder states in the union: Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. You call them New England. We, at the Balcony who are familiar with American history, call it […]

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 6 ~ International Psychedelia

A few things are universal . . . Every culture is into food, sex, drugs and music. We’re going to focus on three – and we’re not hungry yet. In episode 6 of our psych show “This Pill Makes You Small” we appropriately take a few trips for some international psychedelia. It’s a fairly safe bet that much […]

101 Series Lesson 87: French Musique

When it comes to the music of France one can write it has a certain joie de vivre, a quelque chose de spécial, a certain je ne sais quoi. Pronouncing it is a whole different matter. In Lesson 87 of the 101 Series we listen to music from France and make every possible human effort to […]

Swingtime Ep 6

Ok, ladies and gentleman. It’s time to shine up your shoes, paint your nails, get the tuxedo pressed, call the dressmaker to let out the waist and get ready for some really great music. It’s Swingtime episode 6 and we make a few smiles, shed a couple tears, and dance real close to each other. […]

101 Series Lesson 86: 90’s R & B

Everyone had a bad 80s. Rock. Pop. Country. You. Me. You know who had a really bad 80s: R&B. It’s just not good. But, you can’t keep a good groove down for too long . . . and R&B made a strong comeback in the next decade. In Lesson 86 of the 101 Series we […]

Soulville Ep 6: The Funk Show

Funk comes in many guises. A smokey room. Bad cooking. Smelly socks. All funky. Our preferred method of receiving the funk: bass guitar. In episode 6 of Soulville we balance on some serious platforms and stomp the serious funk into your brainbox. If we can get it through your ‘fro . . . Prepare to […]

101 Series Lesson 85: History of Sub Pop Records

Rising from the murky depths of the Puget Sound comes a sound that at one time record executives, A&R men and mallrats called grunge. We, at The Balcony, will not call it grunge. It is flannel rock. Here in Lesson 85 of the 101 Series we focus on the label that brought some authenticity back […]

Songs From The Yard Ep 6

Alright, people . . . it is time to get ourselves together. Look busy, man. Jah is coming. Here it is, episode 6 of our testament to the music of the island, Songs From the Yard. Roll up a spleef, crack that bottle of Red Stripe, it’s time for some fuckin’ reggae. You should probably […]

101 Series Lesson 84: Rock Instrumentals

Once upon a time there was a song that said, “What are words for when no one listens anymore?”. Here in The Balcony we completely understand that sentiment. And so with lesson 84 in the 101 Series we take our metaphoric pencil and erase the words – or most of them at least – and […]

Sock Rockin’ Beats Ep 6

Alright, jerks. You know what it’s time for. Oh, you don’t? Then, get the fuck out . . . It’s time for Sock Rockin’ Beats, our tribute to ringing ears and sprained necks. This is the sixth time we’ve done it. And by done it we mean play all the songs that will have the […]