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2/09/08 |
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William Shatner - not your average dude, for sure. His music career began without anyone taking him very seriously with his insane covers of the Beatles and Bob Dylan in 1968. But thanks to Ben Folds - he's hip with the kids.
Listen to entire episode | WilliamShatner.com
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12/08/07 |
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10/15/07 |
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Haley Bonar - In her own gentle words, "it's Bonar like 'Honor'". Haley's music is generally gentle, acoustic, alt-country... but this girl has got some balls and will drop the S-bomb and drink whiskey (in church).
Listen to entire episode | HaleyBonar.com
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9/21/07 |
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Hallelujah The Hills - I can't help but think of the good old suburbs of South Eastern Massachusetts when I hear Ryan Walsh's songs. I'm really surprised that Dedham, Mass is where this guy is from. Holy crap. He can write a song that would make Randy Newman want to pack it up and go home. Plus the arrangements, enthusiasm and pure f-cking talent of each member makes the lineup and debut album a favorite that you may have missed.
Listen to entire episode | HallelujahTheHills.com
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9/09/07 |
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Ben Hardt - Another find in the Steel City. Pittsburgh-based Ben Hardt makes me lose it. Strings usually make anything awesome and Ben's done something incredibly unique. One of several complaints is that the CD, "Ben Hardt and His Symphony", is only 6 tracks long. Too Short!
Listen to entire episode | Ben on Myspace
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8/19/07 |
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Fear of Pop - Ben Folds' first solo project featuring some super experimental sounds from the pop-piano hero. Guests include Frally Hynes (Ben's wife), Fleming McWilliams, Caleb Southern, John Mark Painter and William Shatner. This album is full of wild stuff that the normals probably don't like, but give it a shot.
Listen to entire episode | Wikipedia Entry
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8/12/07 |
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Romantica - Minnesota Americana by way of Belfast, N.Ireland. Fronted by the dreamy vocals of Ben Kyle and accented with sweetest styles of classic american sounds. The playing and songwriting stands out in this sweet little band.
Listen to entire episode | RomanticaMusic.com
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8/05/07 |
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Laura Cortese - the sassiest, classiest fiddle player on the Boston scene. Laura's also got a super nice voice and an ace backing band for her latest album "Even The Lost Creek".
Listen to entire episode | LauraCortese.com
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7/17/07 |
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Donora - Pittsburgh rock and roll! Donora is an up and coming local group that had me hooked right away. Just you try and resist the Shak'ida song. Shak'ida Shak'ida Woo!
Listen to entire episode | Donora's Myspace
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7/02/07 |
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Sean Hayes - I came across Sean by accident at WERS one day. his music sets a Nick Drake/Alexi Murdoch type of mood and takes interesting chances with instrumentation and subject matter. And that sweet shakey voice is so nice!
Listen to entire episode | SeanHayesMusic.com
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6/25/07 |
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silversun pickups - This LA band is straight up awesome with the driving guitar licks and the screamy to whispery vocals. I can't stop listening to "Kissing Families". It makes me want to live.
Listen to entire episode | silversunpickups.com
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6/20/07 |
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The Bowmans - Super Twin Powers Activate! Sarah and Claire Bowman have been singing together since they were 3 years old. I wouldn't say their style is perfected because that sounds boring and these ladies know how to get you good.
Listen to entire episode | TheBowmansMusic.com
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6/11/07 |
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Royal Wood - Canadian! Wonderful rich piano pop that gets me right from the start. His cd was a gift from a very good friend and now I pass it off to you. Royal's on Emm Gryner's Dead Daisy Record Label.
Listen to entire episode | RoyalWood.ca
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6/03/07 |
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The Last Town Chorus - eternally fronted by self-taught lap steel player, Meghan Hickey, The LTC freaks me out real good. It has been quoted that Meghan "sings like an angel and plays lap steel guitar like the Devil." Too true. Far Out, man.
Listen to entire episode | TheLastTownChorus.com
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5/18/07 |
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Jackson C. Frank - kind of a popular dude on the 1960's UK folk circuit. Best known for his "Blues Run The Game" which was nearly a standard among folk singers like friends Paul Simon, Al Stewart, Nick Drake and more. Jackson was a tragic figure who could never get a break after his first record came out. Today still, barely anyone knows him - but those in the loop are that much better than everyone else
Listen to entire episode | Jackson on Myspace
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5/13/07 |
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Loney, Dear - Once you get the name down, it's smooth sailing from there. And you should check out his real name... I'm pretty certain I mispronounce it. What's in a name anyhow other than idenification? Anyways, Loney, Dear's music is exquisite. Here's to hoping that please it will catch on.
Listen to entire episode | LoneyDear.com
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5/08/07 |
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Rose Cousins - Rose's voice is the best. It's calming and clear and understanding. Her songs are sweet little gems of Canadian love. She is one of the rising performers in the folk music circle. I want to hear her sing many things several times a day
Listen to entire episode | RoseCousins.com
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4/29/07 |
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FDR - "The New Deal" is Felix Mcteigue's new project. He wrote and recorded 50 songs in 50 days. The songs are mostly 2 or so minutes long and have pretty great subject matter (meeting Willie Nelson at a truck stop, being born in the backseat of a Chrysler Lebaron, etc). It's also fun to hear all the ranges of Felix's voice at once. That is the best time.
Listen to entire episode | FDRTheNewDeal.com
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4/23/07 |
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Peter Bradley Adams - Former eastmountainsouth guy follows through with smooth sounding solo music. His album "Gather Up" could have been the follow up to his former band's debut - not much is different... Still lovely, though
Listen to entire episode | Peter on Myspace
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4/16/07 |
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The Martins and The Coys - A really weird project put together by Alan Lomax. It's a ballad opera based on 2 fueding familes in during World War II. I don't know how I was lucky enough to stumble across this one day.
Listen to entire episode | Link to Rounder Records
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4/09/07 |
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Grant Lee Phillips - Yes. Grant has been around and maybe you didn't miss him. But do you know a lot and/or anything about his music? Grant's an industry favorite, but has been overlooked by popular culture for far too long.
Listen to entire episode | GrantLeePhillips.com
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4/02/07 |
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Rachel Ries - She makes me heartsick for a place I've never been to. Listen along as Rachel slowly makes you want to turn in your city living and power suits for a gingham dress and a safe warm homestead on the Dakota prairies
Listen to entire episode | RachelRies.com
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3/26/07 |
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Shout Out Out Out Out - I sure do have a good time typing their name out. These fellas are from Canada and are an up and coming explosive indie punk dance phenom. They are loud and force you to move your body in inappropriate ways. Yes!
Listen to entire episode | Shout Out on Myspace
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3/19/07 |
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Chris O'Brien - An up and coming folk singer from Western Mass, now living the Boston area. Chris is taking the local scene by storm and it won't be very long before he starts making waves in the folk world. Folk music fans should keep an eye on this guy.
Listen to entire episode | ChrisOBrienMusic.com
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3/12/07 |
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All Over Me - I listened to this soundtrack constantly in highschool. It features some of the most incredible acts to come out of the riotgrrl movement in NYC in the late 90's.
Listen to entire episode | Wikipedia Link
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3/04/07 |
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Ruth Ungar - Ruth plays many instruments and sings in many bands. I feel like she's a humble player with surprisingly huge talents. Plays with The Mammals, Sometimes Why, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and her husband, The Great Mike Merenda
Listen to entire episode | RuthUngar.com
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2/26/07 |
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2/19/07 |
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Lewis Howes - My Dad! You are not going to believe that this is actually my dad singing, but it's true. My mom can vouch for me. She hears him singing and playing all day long.
Listen to entire episode | My Dad on Myspace
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2/12/07 |
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Anais Mitchell - She has that heart stopping ability. It all makes perfect sense when it's coming from her Cyndi Lauper-like voice. My new favorite success story.
Listen to entire episode | AnaisMitchell.com
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2/04/07 |
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1/28/07 |
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Tom Brosseau - He's got a mad high voice with dope song writing. Tom's songs are sad, but they bring out the details in life that were skipped over or forgoten. He's my favorite musician I've ever accidentally come across
Listen to entire episode | TomBrosseau.com
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1/22/07 |
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The Gossip - My mom is going to hate this band. They are loud and the singer sings so good. I put this cd on when it is time to move. Their singer, Beth Ditto, is awesome.
Listen to entire episode | GossipYouth.com
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1/15/07 |
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Edie Carey - I love Edie Carey, but it wasn't always true. I just needed to let go & enjoy. She's my female self-indulgence, like Oprah or horses. Come on, you know you like Oprah and horses just as much as anyone.
Listen to entire episode | EdieCarey.com
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1/07/07 |
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12/31/06 |
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Joanna Newsom - Joanna's music is other-worldly and sometimes hard to love. Once she's got you, there's no turning back. I asked my friend Bobby Drozek to talk about what her music means to him - - 5:45
Listen to entire episode | Joanna Newsom Fansite
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12/24/06 |
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Boston Celtic Music Fest - It's Christmas and here is something special. It's a preview I produced for this year's fabulous BCMFest. If you like to have fun, you'll want to come to BCMFest: Jan 12, 13 and 14 - - 3:28
Listen to entire episode | BCMFest.com
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12/17/06 |
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Looper - Like Belle and Sebestian with Apple computers. They are hit or miss. It's a good thing they made "The Geometrid" a hit... well, mostly a hit - - 3:01
Listen to entire episode | Looperama.com
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12/10/06 |
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12/03/06 |
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Rose Polenzani - It's my tenth CindyCast and I break my 5 minute rule for my favorite girl. What you missed and what's to come from this beloved songstress - - 5:18
Listen to entire episode | RosePolenzani.com
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11/26/06 |
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The Red Elvises - One rainy night this band of Russian Rokenrollers changed my life. They proclaim that they are "You Favorite Band!" & it is no lie - - 2:45
Listen to entire episode | RedElvises.com
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11/20/06 |
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11/11/06 |
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The Low Anthem - Subtle layers of acoustic goodness, I stumbled apon these guys accidentally at an open mic. Currently, their CD is stuck in my player - - 4:03
Listen to entire episode | TheLowAnthem.com
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11/04/06 |
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Barbara Dane - She's done a lot to change the world with her political activism. Listen to her best work feat. Lightning Hopkins & The Chambers Brothers - - 4:34
Listen to entire episode | BarbaraDane.net
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10/29/06 |
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Ana Egge - A must hear. She's been taken on tour with Lucinda Williams, Ron Sexsmith, John Prine & others. Find out why everyone loves Ana - - 4:54
Listen to entire episode | AnaEgge.net
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10/22/06 |
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10/15/06 |
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10/08/06 |
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10/01/06 |
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