Loud! Fast! Philly!

Loud! Fast! Philly!

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  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 39: Ryann Casey
    Ryann Casey/November 4, 2013
    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Ryann Casey. Ryann grew up on New Jersey and only moved to Philadelphia about six years ago. In that time, she’s hosted art shows at various locations around the city, including the Grindcore House. These art shows benefit environmental and animal-oriented causes. They’ve raised both money and awareness while presenting the work of some tremendously talented artists. We discuss Ryann’s upbringing in a Roman Catholic home in North Jersey with a feminist, pro-Choice mother coupled with the influence of her grandmother. Art became a huge part of Ryann’s life at a young age and punk came on a few years later. In punk she found some of her ideals and social/political passions reflected back to her. While she’s always felt like a bit of an outsider in the punk community, she’s none-the-less a part of it as an organizer of significant events. We talk some about the mechanics of putting on charity events, what she looks for in organizations her efforts (and those of the participating artists) will benefit, how she overcame her shyness to deal with speaking publicly, and how to deal with the trolls who emerge from the lousy woodpile when one’s efforts are discussed in public forums. We also talk about non-traditional creative, artistic, and activist paths for young women. This was one of my most pleasurable talks in the series, so I hope you’ll spend some time listening Ryann Casey and I chat.
    Photos by Karen Kirchhoff
     

     

    1 hr 10 min
  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 39: Ryann Casey
    Ryann Casey/November 4, 2013
    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Ryann Casey. Ryann grew up on New Jersey and only moved to Philadelphia about six years ago. In that time, she’s hosted art shows at various locations around the city, including the Grindcore House. These art shows benefit environmental and animal-oriented causes. They’ve raised both money and awareness while presenting the work of some tremendously talented artists. We discuss Ryann’s upbringing in a Roman Catholic home in North Jersey with a feminist, pro-Choice mother coupled with the influence of her grandmother. Art became a huge part of Ryann’s life at a young age and punk came on a few years later. In punk she found some of her ideals and social/political passions reflected back to her. While she’s always felt like a bit of an outsider in the punk community, she’s none-the-less a part of it as an organizer of significant events. We talk some about the mechanics of putting on charity events, what she looks for in organizations her efforts (and those of the participating artists) will benefit, how she overcame her shyness to deal with speaking publicly, and how to deal with the trolls who emerge from the lousy woodpile when one’s efforts are discussed in public forums. We also talk about non-traditional creative, artistic, and activist paths for young women. This was one of my most pleasurable talks in the series, so I hope you’ll spend some time listening Ryann Casey and I chat.
    Photos by Karen Kirchhoff
     

     

    1 hr 10 min
  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 38: Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous of The Dead Milkmen

    Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous /September 28, 2013

    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous of The Dead Milkmen (and many other bands and musical projects). At nearly 89-minutes, this is not the longest interview in the series. I can assure you, however, that there are more words said in this interview than in any other, and perhaps in all of them combined. Rodney loves to talk-talk-talkand he has many strong opinions-opinions-opinions — and that’s why Philadelphia loves him! A complete catalogue of what Rodney discusses in this interview would be impossible for me to detail without my fingers falling off, but here’s a bit of what you’ll hear: Rodney’s young life in a working class steel town, the early days (aka “The Fictitious Years”) of The Dead Milkmen, how the Dead Milkmen became a real band, the unlikely hit that was the song “Punk Rock Girl” and how the band sabotaged their appearance on Club MTV, the state of music criticism and the music scene in general, twee beardy bands and the undue attention paid to them, why drugs are bad, some well-known folks Rodney hates, etc. Get ready for an aural speedball!

    P.S. For the record, I love the breezy ’60s harmony pop band The Association.

    The Dead Milkmen website

     

     

    1 hr 29 min
  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 38: Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous of The Dead Milkmen
    Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous /September 28, 2013
    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous of The Dead Milkmen (and many other bands and musical projects). At nearly 89-minutes, this is not the longest interview in the series. I can assure you, however, that there are more words said in this interview than in any other, and perhaps in all of them combined. Rodney loves to talk-talk-talkand he has many strong opinions-opinions-opinions — and that’s why Philadelphia loves him! A complete catalogue of what Rodney discusses in this interview would be impossible for me to detail without my fingers falling off, but here’s a bit of what you’ll hear: Rodney’s young life in a working class steel town, the early days (aka “The Fictitious Years”) of The Dead Milkmen, how the Dead Milkmen became a real band, the unlikely hit that was the song “Punk Rock Girl” and how the band sabotaged their appearance on Club MTV, the state of music criticism and the music scene in general, twee beardy bands and the undue attention paid to them, why drugs are bad, some well-known folks Rodney hates, etc. Get ready for an aural speedball!
    P.S. For the record, I love the breezy ’60s harmony pop band The Association.
    The Dead Milkmen website
     

     

    1 hr 29 min
  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 38: Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous of The Dead Milkmen
    Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous /September 28, 2013
    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous of The Dead Milkmen (and many other bands and musical projects). At nearly 89-minutes, this is not the longest interview in the series. I can assure you, however, that there are more words said in this interview than in any other, and perhaps in all of them combined. Rodney loves to talk-talk-talkand he has many strong opinions-opinions-opinions — and that’s why Philadelphia loves him! A complete catalogue of what Rodney discusses in this interview would be impossible for me to detail without my fingers falling off, but here’s a bit of what you’ll hear: Rodney’s young life in a working class steel town, the early days (aka “The Fictitious Years”) of The Dead Milkmen, how the Dead Milkmen became a real band, the unlikely hit that was the song “Punk Rock Girl” and how the band sabotaged their appearance on Club MTV, the state of music criticism and the music scene in general, twee beardy bands and the undue attention paid to them, why drugs are bad, some well-known folks Rodney hates, etc. Get ready for an aural speedball!
    P.S. For the record, I love the breezy ’60s harmony pop band The Association.
    The Dead Milkmen website
     

     

    1 hr 29 min
  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 38: Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous of The Dead Milkmen
    Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous /September 28, 2013
    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Rodney Linderman aka Rodney Anonymous of The Dead Milkmen (and many other bands and musical projects). At nearly 89-minutes, this is not the longest interview in the series. I can assure you, however, that there are more words said in this interview than in any other, and perhaps in all of them combined. Rodney loves to talk-talk-talkand he has many strong opinions-opinions-opinions — and that’s why Philadelphia loves him! A complete catalogue of what Rodney discusses in this interview would be impossible for me to detail without my fingers falling off, but here’s a bit of what you’ll hear: Rodney’s young life in a working class steel town, the early days (aka “The Fictitious Years”) of The Dead Milkmen, how the Dead Milkmen became a real band, the unlikely hit that was the song “Punk Rock Girl” and how the band sabotaged their appearance on Club MTV, the state of music criticism and the music scene in general, twee beardy bands and the undue attention paid to them, why drugs are bad, some well-known folks Rodney hates, etc. Get ready for an aural speedball!
    P.S. For the record, I love the breezy ’60s harmony pop band The Association.
    The Dead Milkmen website
     

     

    1 hr 29 min
  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 37: Sean Agnew of R5 Productions, Union Transfer, Boot & Saddle

    Sean Agnew of R5 Productions/September 23, 2013

    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Sean Agnew of R5 Productions, Union Transfer, and now the Boot & Saddle bar (plus more). For those curious about how one of Philadelphia’s most significant music promoters began by presenting ska and hardcore punk shows with the help of his friends, this is an essential interview. Sean details it all, from growing up in a working class community, to taking the R5 regional rail line into Philly, to drawing inspiration from the WKDU DJs and mid-1990s DIY show promoters. In the 2000s R5 Productions put Philadelphia on the map when it came to providing well-organized, safe, and ethical shows that catered to all sorts of underground (and some decidedly overground) sounds. The national media as well as the University of Penn and L&I took notice. Now Sean’s involved with Union Transfer, the recently re-opened Boot & Saddle bar, and other venues throughout the city. We discuss how Sean attempts to keep the ethos of DIY punk alive in a projects that have grown far beyond the punk scene and how he hopes other, younger people will step up to organize and present shows in the city. Sean’s a sagacious and generous fellow; his contributions to Philadelphia are tremendous.

    R5 Productions
    Union Transfer
    Boot and Saddle
    1 hr 27 min
  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 37: Sean Agnew of R5 Productions, Union Transfer, Boot & Saddle
    Sean Agnew of R5 Productions/September 23, 2013
    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Sean Agnew of R5 Productions, Union Transfer, and now the Boot & Saddle bar (plus more). For those curious about how one of Philadelphia’s most significant music promoters began by presenting ska and hardcore punk shows with the help of his friends, this is an essential interview. Sean details it all, from growing up in a working class community, to taking the R5 regional rail line into Philly, to drawing inspiration from the WKDU DJs and mid-1990s DIY show promoters. In the 2000s R5 Productions put Philadelphia on the map when it came to providing well-organized, safe, and ethical shows that catered to all sorts of underground (and some decidedly overground) sounds. The national media as well as the University of Penn and L&I took notice. Now Sean’s involved with Union Transfer, the recently re-opened Boot & Saddle bar, and other venues throughout the city. We discuss how Sean attempts to keep the ethos of DIY punk alive in a projects that have grown far beyond the punk scene and how he hopes other, younger people will step up to organize and present shows in the city. Sean’s a sagacious and generous fellow; his contributions to Philadelphia are tremendous.
    R5 Productions
    Union Transfer
    Boot and Saddle






    1 hr 27 min
  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 37: Sean Agnew of R5 Productions, Union Transfer, Boot & Saddle
    Sean Agnew of R5 Productions/September 23, 2013
    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Sean Agnew of R5 Productions, Union Transfer, and now the Boot & Saddle bar (plus more). For those curious about how one of Philadelphia’s most significant music promoters began by presenting ska and hardcore punk shows with the help of his friends, this is an essential interview. Sean details it all, from growing up in a working class community, to taking the R5 regional rail line into Philly, to drawing inspiration from the WKDU DJs and mid-1990s DIY show promoters. In the 2000s R5 Productions put Philadelphia on the map when it came to providing well-organized, safe, and ethical shows that catered to all sorts of underground (and some decidedly overground) sounds. The national media as well as the University of Penn and L&I took notice. Now Sean’s involved with Union Transfer, the recently re-opened Boot & Saddle bar, and other venues throughout the city. We discuss how Sean attempts to keep the ethos of DIY punk alive in a projects that have grown far beyond the punk scene and how he hopes other, younger people will step up to organize and present shows in the city. Sean’s a sagacious and generous fellow; his contributions to Philadelphia are tremendous.
    R5 Productions
    Union Transfer
    Boot and Saddle






    1 hr 27 min
  • LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 37: Sean Agnew of R5 Productions, Union Transfer, Boot & Saddle
    Sean Agnew of R5 Productions/September 23, 2013
    Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Sean Agnew of R5 Productions, Union Transfer, and now the Boot & Saddle bar (plus more). For those curious about how one of Philadelphia’s most significant music promoters began by presenting ska and hardcore punk shows with the help of his friends, this is an essential interview. Sean details it all, from growing up in a working class community, to taking the R5 regional rail line into Philly, to drawing inspiration from the WKDU DJs and mid-1990s DIY show promoters. In the 2000s R5 Productions put Philadelphia on the map when it came to providing well-organized, safe, and ethical shows that catered to all sorts of underground (and some decidedly overground) sounds. The national media as well as the University of Penn and L&I took notice. Now Sean’s involved with Union Transfer, the recently re-opened Boot & Saddle bar, and other venues throughout the city. We discuss how Sean attempts to keep the ethos of DIY punk alive in a projects that have grown far beyond the punk scene and how he hopes other, younger people will step up to organize and present shows in the city. Sean’s a sagacious and generous fellow; his contributions to Philadelphia are tremendous.
    R5 Productions
    Union Transfer
    Boot and Saddle






    1 hr 27 min

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LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! is a series of intimate, unedited interviews with participants past and present in Philadelphia’s punk scene and related underground offshoots.