Mid-Valley Mutations

The Mad Daddy Rides Again! (Retrocast) (#19.1) (Featuring two hours of the originator of Halloween Radio, The Mad Daddy Himself!  Originally broadcast on 1 October 2011 on KPSU.) In the late ’50’s and early ’60’s, the citizens of Cleveland would tune in late at night to hear the rhyming ravings of a real radio genius, The … Continue reading The Mad Daddy Rides Again! (Retrocast) (#19.1)

The DJ Victrola Show (#19) In many ways, DJ Victrola is my radio sister, who was not only my guide when I came to KPSU, but a kindred spirit who was dedicated to music and exploring great stuff as she was dedicated to radio.  In fact, she’s made a life out of it, getting started … Continue reading The DJ Victrola Show (#19)

We Are Fiasco, LIVE! (#18) When I first brought this show to KMUZ, I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to get live music to work.  Salem is off the beaten path, the show is late at night on a Friday, and our station isn’t known for cutting edge, experimental acts.  I … Continue reading We Are Fiasco, LIVE! (#18)

Attack Of The Killer E’s: Entresol & Entrail from Eugene, LIVE! (#17) I’ll say this up front: I’m pre-disposed to enjoy things from Eugene OR, as someone who spent a number of formative years there.  There’s something about being 20 in a town where you see your first shows and have your first relationships that … Continue reading Attack Of The Killer E’s: Entresol & Entrail from Eugene, LIVE! (#17)

And The Moon Be Still As Bright Part I (The Martian Chronicles Part II) (#16) Back in June I got back to my pulpy, radio roots with a foray into a genuine classic, The Martian Chronicles.  What can I say?  Those Bradbury tales seem every more relevant and timely, all these years later.  I had made … Continue reading And The Moon Be Still As Bright Part 1 (The Martian Chronicles Part II) (#16)

The Spirit of The Radio (History Lesson Part I) (#15) My obsession with Don Joyce’s Over The Edge is well documented, and my entire history in radio was originally pitched, in 1998, as, “Over The Edge with more music.”  Only in the last several years have I finally gotten there, but as is often the case, … Continue reading The Spirit of The Radio (History Lesson Part I) (#15)

Had To Get Away (Bob & Ray vs. Bill Hicks & Monty Python) (#14) Austin Rich is nowhere to be seen, as he apparently went on vacation this week.  But at least he can actually phone in his performance from the airport he’s stuck in while he is waiting to go anywhere. Sure, it sounds … Continue reading Had To Get Away (#14)

15th Anniversary Blas-Travaganza Part V: Guyve! (Supplemental Retrocast) (#13.3) (Originally Performed 20 April 2013) Closing out Day 1 of our incredible Blas-Travaganza: the immortal Guyve!  Now a three piece, and celebrating their 20th anniversary as a working band, Guyve have been friends of the show for a while, and every time I see them they have new … Continue reading 15th Anniversary Blas-Travaganza Part V: Guyve! (Supplemental Retrocast) (#13.3)

Guyve, LIVE! (Supplemental Retrocast) (#13.2) (Originally aired 26 June 2009.) Guyve snuck into the KPSU studios to air this super-secret performance, unannounced, to listeners and Farmer’s Market attendees.  I took some photos, too.  This was later turned into a limited-released “Live” album, that is currently out of print. MyFacester+ TwInstablr PhotosetFiled under: LIVE, Retrocast

Guyve, LIVE! (Supplemental Retrocast) (#13.1) (Originally aired 29 December 2006, as part of “Live Friday”) Guyve performed a variant of their instru-metal madness on “Live Friday.”  This was in the days before I carried a camera with me everywhere.Filed under: Interviews, LIVE, Retrocast