Monday, July 20, 2026

Hell's Kitchen Radio #620: Lauson Loves Amy


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What an honor it was to have in my darling daughter, Lauson, who wanted to host a tribute to her fallen hero: Amy Winehouse, who passed away 15 years ago this week. Lauson has really come into her own as a show host. All these sets up to the L7 set are hers. For as long as I can remember, Lauson's favorite artist is Amy Winehouse. She has been inspired by her since she was a youngster, and I know a lot of the music she listens to has either inspired Winehouse or was inspired by her. I hope you're as impressed by these sets as I am.

Lauson is a natural on mic, having started with me 14 years ago when she was just a wee seven year old. Listen to her now! And stick around for her new airname!!!

Daniel, aka: DJ Charlie Daniels Hologram, was in the house, and contributed many a fine vocabulary term. 

We also take the last 30 minutes or so to remember Jennifer Finch of L7, who passed from brain cancer last Saturday.

Fuck cancer!

Next Monday night I have live concert photographer Rob Coons in the studio. You really must check out his photos. I know he's going to have a lot to talk about when he joins me in Hell's Kitchen. Tune in.



Enjoy and please share.

jh

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Tears Dry On Their Own: Amy Winehouse
That's Life: Frank Sinatra
Remember (Walking in the Sand): The Shangri-Las
'round Midnight: Thelonious Monk

In My Bed: Amy Winehouse
It Don't Mean A Thing: Sarah Vaughn
Unchain My Heart: Ray Charles
I Used to Love Him: Lauren Hill
Made You Look: Nas

Body and Soul: Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett
All of Me: Ella Fitzgerald
Monkey Man: The Specials
Girl From Ipanema: Amy Winehouse
You Got Me: The Roots ft. Erykah Badu

What Is It About Men: Amy Winehouse
Right As Rain: Adele
Mercy: Duffy
Get Free: Lana Del Rey
You Sent Me Flying: Amy Winehouse

Pretend Your Dead: L7
Shitlist: L7
Wargasm: L7

Shirley: L7

Monday, July 06, 2026

Hell's Kitchen Radio #619: Waymo Is A Snitch

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Mondays mean more music for your earholes. Ever since I co-produced the celebration of 50 years of Punk in San Francisco back in February, at the Mabuhay Gardens and On Broadway, I've had club booker Daniel Haver join me each week, playing music he's found during the week. And let me tell you, Daniel, all of 23 years old, has the knowledge and taste of a person with ten times the experience. 

I spent nine glorious years at KFJC, considered one of the most eclectic and diverse collections anywhere. This is where I received the best music education. Daniel would have fit right in with that crew. He may even have educated a few of the more curmudgeonly ones, who are not quick to being inspired by those younger than them. IFYKYK

Since it was only Daniel and myself tonight (until sound man Christopher and lighting guru Ignacio showed up), it was all, or mostly, about the music. And then it was too much roommate radio. 

But I digress.

New music from Angine de Potrine, The Rinds, and False Flag. We celebrated the anniversary releases of Fun House and Double Nickels on the Dime. You get Daniel's weekly "what the hell is this and where did he find it?" selections. And let me tell you this one is a doozy! 

I personally think the final set of the night was the best set of all! See the playlist below for all the details.

I'm out this coming Monday, so I'll cue up something special for you all. 

In the meantime, Let's Blow San Francisco, and Waymo is a snitch!

Enjoy and please share.

jh

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Mondays 8-10PM Pacific
Radio Valencia in SF
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In Frisco: Pop-O-Pies (7" - 1983)
For the Love of Ivy: The Gun Club (Fire of Love - 1981)

Ababa Hotel: Angine de Poitrine (Volume 1 - 2026)
Our Group: Neil Hamburger (Sick Spelled Backwards - 2025)
Goin' Blind: Kiss (Hotter Than Hell - 1974)

TV Eye: The Stooges (Fun House - 1970)
A Political Song for Michael Jackson to Sing: Minutemen (Double Nickels on the Dime - 1984)
Roll and Tumble: John Lee Hooker (The Chariot Sessions - 1969)
The World's a Mess and it's in My Kiss: X (Los Angeles - 1980)

We Own the Night: The Rinds (Everything Dimed - 2026)
Monster: False Flag (Art School - 2026)
Shortnin' Bread: Readymen (Desperate Rock and Roll Vol. 2 - 1987)
Marie Marie: The Blasters (S/T - 1981)

My Man: Shannon and the Clams (Gone By The Down - 2015)
Satori Part 2: Flower Travelin' Band (Satori - 1971)
Sticky Hulks: Thee Oh Sees (Mutilator Defeated At Last - 2015)

The Gift: Velvet Underground (White Light/White Heat - 1968)
The Powdermilk Biscuit Theme: Middlebury College Dissipated Eight (Very Special - 1984)
Leite: Daminhao Experienca (Adeusadolfhitler1945fim - 197?)
Rock and Roll McDonalds: Wesley Willis (Greatest Hits - 1995)
Armageddon: Bathory (s/t - 1984)
Pinecones: Ogden Edsl

Stagger Lee: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (Murder Ballads - 1995)