Jeff Barsky aka Insect Factory (Bedmaker, Shadow Riot) graces the astro stage in episode 14 of Live from the Avant Garden! In the first part of the show, Jeff talks about sharing his hands on Kibbutzim and on fretboards for acts such as Time is Fire and his (sometimes) solo project Insect Factory. In the second part of the show, we get an exclusive acoustic improv performance by Insect Factory. We also get some other 'sclusies like our largest audience yet including cameos from Bonnie Schlegel, Antonia Tricarico and Joe Lally! V.J. even joins in on the fun for a guitar duet on the last tune! This is an episode to get lost in!

Music starts at 42:15

You can hear Jeff Barsky's newest solo record Voice Paintings out now on UK imprint Chocolate Monk and Bandcamp

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Episode 13 of Live from the Avant Garden proves your superstitions that Izzy Burke and Don Potter's project, Letters to Delphi, is a direct line to the muses. We test the bounds of recording in the great wide open and Don and Izzy prove their mettle as inimitable forces in the DMV music scene! The first part of the show offers you insights into their respective paths growing to the top of your ears in influential local hard hitters such as Outerloop, Cherub Tree, and Modest Goddess while planting seeds as music mentors through vital programs such as Girls Rock NOVA and Girls Rock DC. The second part of the show gives you a front row seat to Letters to Delphi's hot new music including their scorching single, Winter Elegy. We also get exclusive listens to solo Izzy Burke tunes that will be gracing stages and headphones in the near future! Don't forget to also check out "The First EP" by Izzy's band, Modest Goddess, out now everywhere good music grows!

Music starts at 37:22

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Episode 12 features Ben Tufts and Guy Bouchie alongside Bobby Thompson of GXB and Root Nine Records, respectively. We dig deep into the roots of Northern Virginia music scenes then and now; and we learn about the vital work being done today at local institutions such as Vanguard Arts Center, Music on the Hill, 7DrumCity and through organizations like Girls Rock NOVA/Girls Rock DC. We then get to hear Guy and Ben rock the robins with some select GXB tunes followed by Bobby and Ben getting dirty with some down-home roots music featuring the lap steel for the first time on the podcast!

Music starts at 39:45.

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Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Theme song by V.J. Hyde (2023).

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Episode 11 of Live from the Avant Garden features Ella Gallogly of Lud Roes, Old Knife and more!! Ella and VJ lounge on the Astro Stage and chat about the origins of Ella's incredible chops on guitar and drums while finding meaning in the journey and not the destination. Then Ella peels the petals off the pansies with her incredibly powerful original songs.

Music starts at 42:00

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Live from the Avant Garden turns 10 episodes old and host V.J. Hyde celebrates with special guests GiGi Marie and Ryan Parsons! VJ dives deeper than ever into Fairfax music scene fellowship and both GiGi and Ryan reminisce about their youthful days harvesting and slinging family-farm-grown tomatoes. Then GiGi regales the roses with her original ballads, some of which are now streaming on her latest release, All Things Night & Beautiful

Music starts at 40:17

Listen and See GiGi here:

Gigi Marie: https://gigimariemusic.com/music/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigiMarieMusic

Live from the Avant Garden is produced by VJ Hyde. Theme song and interstitial music by VJ Hyde (2023).

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On episode 9 of Live from the Avant Garden, VJ is joined by Swingamajig (Wilfredo Morales, Nicole Edwards and John Previti)! They chat about the far reaching influences of the DMV music scenes, wax nostalgic about bountiful avocados and cherries, and lend some tips about plants that help deter common household pests. Then this super trio performs music from their debut CD, "Mine, Mine, Mine", out now on D.S.I. Records.

Music starts at 34:45

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This episode was recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Theme song and interstitial music by V.J. Hyde (2023).

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In the eighth episode of Live from the Avant Garden, host V.J. Hyde is joined by Caroline Weinroth of Cinema Hearts fame! They gab about Caroline's path from hometown beauty queen to nationally acclaimed rockstar and seasonal farmer's market steward. We get some tips on how not to slide into home base and hear some acoustic versions of Cinema Hearts ideal tunes.

Music starts at 46:18

Listen to Cinema Hearts at www.cinemahearts.com

This episode was recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Theme song by V.J. Hyde (2023).

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On the 7th episode of Live from the Avant Garden, VJ shares the astro stage with Amanda Dove from the DC powerhouse, Kinda Evil. They giggle through conversations about the cost benefit analysis of growing cilantro and chat about the best stages to rock in DC. Then Amanda sinks her teeth into some of her incredible music.

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On the sixth episode of Live from the Avant Garden, the Astro Stage is graced by the inestimable talents of Selena Benally, Alyson Cina, and Erin Frisby; collectively known as Ammonite. The trio discuss what's in their garden and how to prevent raiding deer from trampling on your dreams of growing prolific cantaloupes, corn and other copious crops. In the second half of the show, Ammonite put the local avian community to shame with their mind blowing harmonies and brilliant compositions.

Music starts at 43:10 All songs by Ammonite (2024)

This episode was recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025) Theme song by V.J. Hyde (2023)

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On episode 5 of Live from the Avant Garden, DC legend, world famous record producer, and mind-blowingly incredible musician, Don Zientara (Inner Ear Studios, Dischord Records) graces the Astro Stage with his presence, stories, humor and of course, original music! What else can I say about having the dude that recorded all of my favorite records (shameless plug: including my own band, Old Knife) on my little podcast in my little garden?!?!

(Music starts at: 53:16)

Find and follow Don Zientara at:

https://www.innerearstudio.com/

https://dischord.com/band/don-zientara

https://www.mixcloud.com/StageCraft/

https://a.co/d/hb0W7zj

Fertilize your mind:

XTC

Borage

Antonia Tricarico

Emily Henry

The Sound of Machines

Overkill

Knights in White Satin

Brain Rot:

https://www.instagram.com/live_from_the_avant_garden/

https://www.instagram.com/oldknifeband/

Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2024)

Theme song and interstitial music by V.J. Hyde (2023)

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