My name is Neko and these are my deer

101 Series Lesson 26: Neko Case

Welome back, students. This week in the 101 Series our lesson focuses on the music of a great artist and a genuine lady: Neko Case. We’ll go through all her great solo albums (we’ll leave it up to you to listen to the New Pornographers on your own time). So, get ready for a voice […]

You don't like my drummer?

Found Gems Ep 3

You’ve heard them before. You know their names and the popular songs they’ve done. They are the well-known singer-songwriters that have been all your favorites for years. But somewhere deep in each of their albums are great songs that received little or no airplay. This is the show that is dedicated to going beyond the […]

Ramones in LA

101 Series Lesson 25: The Ramones

Ok, students, it’s time now for a punch in the face punk rock style as we get some serious slam time from The Ramones. It’s loud, fast and rocks like Hell. Make no mistake – this will kill you many times. Play it, Dee Dee . . . 1, 2, 3 bam bam bam bang […]

Found some old nuggets.

Dusty Gems Ep 3

Sometimes gold is where you find it – sometimes you come across a diamond in the rough. Often times its created by a name you’re not sure of but maybe you’ve heard it before. This is the show dedicated to dusting off the lost gems by forgotten singer-songwriters. The names may not be familiar but […]

The sound went that-away!

101 Series Lesson 24: Jimi Hendrix

We move from one guitar hero last week to another guitar hero this week as The 101 Series serves up a huge dose of Jimi Hendrix. We’ve got for you two hours of screamin’ solos, soaring sounds and general burning to the ultimate degree. Ear plugs will be needed for those close to the amps. […]

Cypress Hits From The Bong

Deez Rhymes Ep 3

Alright. Now it’s time to start your week by tripping out on hip-hop. Put on your colors and get your attitude on, G. It’s episode 3 of our journey into the world of classic and more recent lyrical shots, Deez Rhymes. We’ve got all the beats to make your week complete – and it’s completely […]

Chuck's big rock.

101 Series Lesson 23: Chuck Berry

Now, students, we give you a lesson in rock ‘n’ roll history as we take an extended listen to the man that got ’em all rockin’. Often imitated, but never duplicated! The innovator and originator – it’s the one and only Chuck Berry. You’ll hear all the great songs you  know, all the great songs […]

The Creedence!

101 Series Lesson 22: Credence Clearwater Revival

Hello students. It’s time to get some serious dancin’ and rockin’ as we go stompin’ in the swamps with Credence Clearwater Revival for Lesson 22. It’s loud, loaded with blues and screams like a banshee. These are qualities worth exploring in our view. We’ll listen to some deep album tracks, live gems and familiar favorites. […]

This is that time Del and the boys showed up in the Balcony Studio

Blue Highway Ep 3

Seems we’ve been on this road before but it’s been so very long since we’ve seen each other. Welcome home, friends and neighbors. It HAS been awhile but it’s time for Episode 3 of Blue Highway–a ride through classic, contemporary, alternative country and folk. Time to spend an afternoon in the sunshine and sing a […]

PsychForDinner, Yes

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 3

Step in to the rabbit hole and fall to inner space. Turn on the lava lamp, polish up your crystals and prepare for the next journey through the record crates of psychedelia. It’s Episode 3 of our multi-coloured exploration into garages and basements everywhere. We go for extremes in this show as there aren’t too […]