Hell's Kitchen Radio #408: Take Me Home

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None of this makes sense. We should have been so over prepared for this pandemic that the course the government took would have been ballyhooed as overblown! But nope, not us. We're like a comic book that no one wanted to read anymore. I blame the TV show 24. Remember that show? That's the show that made torturing to get the confession OK. I am not OK with that. I think ever since that show (which was on FOX by the way), our nation started deeper on a path nationalism.

The terrorists have won.

We are a nation ripped apart and polarized like never before in modern history.

We need music now more than ever. We need music to ground us, and to lift us up. We need music to remind us that it's ok to cry and it's ok to laugh. We need to get lost in the music. It's lustful, and it's spiritual. Music can be your lover or your god. It can be both at once. Allow yourself to fall into it.

We need things to look forward to. I look forward to Monday nights at 8pm when I can share a couple of hours with you away from this sick, sad, crazy world. It won't be this way forever, but while it is, look towards the music and remember that you are alive.

Johnny Cash died 17 years ago. Where has the time gone? I open up show with two sets of the Man in Black. He deserves many hours of celebration. I actually hosted a Cash/Cave show a few years ago that you might enjoy. Check it out here.

I close out the show with a tribute to Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals who passed away this past weekend. Thanks for all the love, Toots.

See you Monday at 8.

Enjoy.

jh

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Run Softly, Blue River: Johnny Cash
Busted: Johnny Cash
Dirty Old Egg Sucking Dog: Johnny Cash
If I Were A Carpenter: Johnny Cash

Cocaine Carolina: Johnny Cash with David Allen Coe
Ain't Gonna Hobo Nomore: Johnny Cash
Hurt: Johnny Cash
Tomorrow Is Already Here: Stereolab

Coca-Cola Blues: Psychic Ills
Levitation: 13th Floor Elevators
Hurry On Sundown: Hawkwind
Cymbaline: Pink Floyd

The Weeping Song: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Memory of a Free Festival: David Bowie
Retribution: Abbey Lincoln

Lilin: Electric Masada
Cost of Living: Keithis
Freedom of Choice: Devo

Fire: Mikal Cronin
Ode To Billie Joe: Mercury Rev featuring Lucinda Williams
King of California: Dave Alvin

Country Roads: Toots and the Maytals (1976 The Longbranch Saloon, Berkeley, CA)

Hell's Kitchen Radio #404: We Don't Quit

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A little bit of this, a little bit of that. I'm not one to really reminisce much, but when it comes to music, it's all about reaching deep to connect the rich past with the progressive future. What does it matter what genre is played, as long as it gets played up against something that just feels right, right? Right.

In my early days of radio, when I was just a green newbie at KFJC, I recall the debate: play nothing but the newest of the new, and the edgiest of the edge, versus the need to add a taste of "accessible" sounds to hold the new music together like glue. I subscribe the view of the latter. If you tune in regularly, than you know that I always enjoy finding something new to share with you. You also know that my library runs deep. I can't wait to play that "classic" you never knew existed, or haven't heard in so many years, you forgot that you loved it.

That's how I roll.

In my most recent show it is indeed about going deep to blend genres and emotions, to take you on an aural journey into the night (I am on 8-10pm after all). New music from Oh Sees and Mikal Cronin, along with some covers that you'll be searching for as soon as you hear it from me.

As always thank you for your support. I really love being able to do this for you, week after week.

On tonight's show, I feature some new music from Bay Area power trio KnightressM1, along with some psychedelic cumbia, some funky jams, and whatever strikes my fancy along the way.

Enjoy.

jh

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This Land Is Your Land: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Every Day I Have The Blues: Fleetwood Mac

Rollin' and Tumblin': RL Burnside
Mona: Bo Diddley
Dreary Nonsense: Oh Sees
Guardian Well: Mikal Cronin

Dead Cowboy: Lightning Bolt
Runnin': The Pharcyde
Ambush In The Night: Bob Marley

Anti-Love Song: Betty Davis

Sweet Leaf: Brownout
Dirt: Iggy and the Stooges
SOC MED Digital Heroin: Public Enemy

Rise Up With Fists: Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
Tennessee Stud: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Doc Watson
Anesthetize Pt. 1: Porcupine Tree
Space Conquest: Angel In Heavy Syrup

All I Want Is Out Of Here: Daevid Allen
Welfare City: Eugene McDaniels
Oh I Long To Feel Your Arms Around Me: Father John Misty
Satori Pt. 1: Flower Travelin' Band

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Gil Scott-Heron
We Don't Quit: Flat Eathers
What A Wonderful World: Louis Armstrong

Hell's Kitchen Radio #350: Boy Crush Delight

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I admit it, I have a serious crush on Garage/Psych rocker Ty Segall. In the past 10+ years he has taken the garage rock revival by storm, and continues to reinvent himself with each successive release. He's known for releasing something new, whether on a 7", LP, or even cassette(why???) every few months, with a rotating cast of very talented characters, mostly including guitarist/drummer Charles Moothart and bassist Mikal Cronin.

Honestly, I could have used another two solid hours to showcase his music.

Segall left San Francisco a few years back after he acknowledged that artists couldn't not afford to live in a city that is quickly becoming the playground for the rich. Heading back to his birthplace, SoCal, he set up a new home studio and committed to producing quality rock 24/7. He hasn't let us down.

On this show I try my best to present his music in a chronological order, but because of time constraints I couldn't include each release of his over his short but prolific career. Take this as a snapshot of a genius in the making.

I also take the opportunity to talk about the California propositions for the November 6th ballot. How did you vote? Even if you aren't happy with the outcome, please stay involved in politics. We need every voice to count.

Enjoy.

jh

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Cherry Red: Ty Segall (Singles 2)
Kill Someone You Hate: The Traditional Fools (S/T)
Valley of the Jams: The Traditional Fools (S/T)
River: The Traditional Fools (Fools Gold)

Lovely One: Ty Segall
Standing at the Station: Ty Segall Band
Girlfriend Ty Segall Band
You Make The Sun Fry: Ty Segall
I Can't Feel It: Ty Segall (Goodbye Bread)

Ms. White: Ty Segall (Singles)
I Am Not A Game: Ty Segall and White Fence (Hair)
Fuzz War: Ty Segall Band (Slaughterhouse)

Take Up Thy Stethoscope and Walk: Ty Segall and Mikal Cronin (Reverse Shark Attack)
Thank God For The Sinners: Ty Segall (Twins)
It's Over: Ty Segall (Manipulator)

20th Century Boy: Ty Rex (Ty Rex)
Baby Big Man: Ty Segall (Emotional Mugger)
Hazemaze: FUZZ (FUZZ)

Feel: Ty Segall Band (Live in SF)
Talkin': Ty Segall (Ty Segall)
Pre-Strike Sweep: Goggs (Pre-Strike Sweep)

Alta: Ty Segall (Freedom's Goblin)
Isolation: Ty Segall (Fudge Sandwich)

Have you ever seen Ty Segall perform live? What an excellent experience. Enjoy.

Hell's Kitchen Radio #246: Best of 2015

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Tonight it's my BEST OF 2015 show! I don't really trust these shows. It's really what the DJ enjoyed the most throughout the year. But isn't that the idea? You don't want to hear what the major media publications think was the best of the year. You want a seasoned DJ veteran, who has over 25 years of underground, eclectic radio experience to tell you what's best. Yes you do. And then you're going to go out and purchase all that music and go see those artists live in concert. Yes you are. You're going to share this list with your friends, and tell them how much better you are than them, because you know what's really the best, since you tune into such a hip and happening underground radio station, run by the DJs who are truly in the know. Yes we are!

Really though, this was an excellent year in music. Ty Segall had at least four releases, Wand had two; Dungen came out with their first release in seven years. Sleater Kinney came out with a great new record, their first in eight years. Swervedriver released their first LP in 17 years! There was some tasty local cuts that found room in the record stacks too. Queen Crescent, Shannon and the Clams, and Golden Void all graced the airwaves with new cuts in 2015.

This show nowhere scratches the surface of the best of the year, but it's a start. Tune into Radio Valencia throughout the month of December to hear what our many other fine, and experienced DJs have to offer up as their BEST OF 2015. Put it all together and you may just have the best of the best collection of what music was hot in a year that is quickly fading away.

Next Monday night will be my last show for the year. I'm taking December 28th off to go check out Dead and Co. at the Bill Graham Civic. The tour has sounded great. John Mayer doesn't suck as much as I thought he would. Huh, what do you think of that? I look forward to hearing what they have in store. I saw the Grateful Dead perform at the Civic a few times, between 1987-1988. After that, they got too big to perform in venues of that size. Too bad. So next Monday, being my last show of the year, I thought it wise and apropos to wrap up my celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead by playing two hours of LIVE DEAD!!! I know you want to hear that. and who could blame you, really? I've got plenty to play, so tune in 8-10PM (PDST) next Monday night, December 21st.

Have I told you lately how much I love radio?

Enjoy.

jh

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Self Hypnosis in 3 Days: WAND
How Long?: Shannon and the Clams

Pish: The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Feel: Ty Segall
Cool Slut: Chastity Belt

The Night Josh Tillman Came to Our Apartment: Father John Misty
Feel Like: Mikal Cronin
The Mirror: Damaged Bug

Sticky Hulks: Thee Oh Sees
Culture Vulture: Queen Crescent
Snakeskin: Deerhunter

Astral Plane: Golden Void
Sapokanikan: Joanna Newsome
Drug Mugger: Ty Segall
Dimed Out: Titus Andronicus

Autodidact: Servedriver
Acetate: Metz
A New Wave: Sleater Kinney

Double Fine: Honky
Sista Festen: Dungen
Slime: Zig Zags

Pollinate: Fuzz
Wilding: Moon Duo
Half-Life Crisis: Jim O'Rourke

Chinatown: Girlpool

My daughter is a huge fan of Bob's Burgers, and because of me she's also really into Portlandia. This video should make her doubly happy.

Hell's Kitchen Radio #236: John Avalos Talking About SF!

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Did you know that I am hip with the progressive political crowd here in San Francisco? It's true. Case in point, my guest tonight was not other than San Francisco's District 11 supervisor, John Avalos. John has been on my show before as have a few other County supervisors, and mayors. Tonight John spoke about his proposed Bike Yield Law, lowering the voting age to 16, and affordable housing.

He also spoke quite a bit about the history of our current mayor, And his thoughts about the backroom dealings here in San Francisco. You might find out of interest.

Take a look at the playlist below. John offered number of tunes that he brought with him, which she believed to be apropos for the evening.

My birthday was last week. None of you send me chocolate. You're all fired.

Enjoy.

jh

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She's A Lady: Tom Jones
Get It While You Can: Janis Joplin

Leave My Girl Alone: Buddy Guy
Lean on Me/Believe in You: Anders Osborne
Little Man with a Gun in His Hand: Minutemen
Fragile: Wire

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Use Me: Bill Withers
Baby, Please Don't Go: Them

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Turn Around: Mikal Cronin
Hazemaze: Fuzz

Don't You Ever Wash That Thing: Frank Zappa and the Mother's of Invention
Acetate: Metz
Life on Mars: David Bowie

Spear and Magic Helmet: The Gits
Matalo: Mario Migliardi
Pent Juri Hati: Koes Barat

Peace Frog/Blue Sunday: The Doors

Hell's Kitchen Radio #226: Best of 2015 So Far

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We're half way through the year, so how about we check in with the great music we've heard so far in 2015? Tonight's show is all about new releases, and a few re-issues that caught my eye. Check out the amazing Hawkwind cut in the second hour. New music from LA bands Wand, Thee Oh Sees and Ty Segall, as well as some sizzling tracks from Bay Area groups Rin Tin Tiger, Tiger Honey Pot and Queen Crescent.

If you like what you hear, then go out and support these bands by purchasing their vinyl or MP3s. And for Christ's sake, go see them live!!!

And continuing with my celebration of the 50th birthday of the good ol' Grateful Dead, there's a sweet treat at the end of the show for you. Check out the playlist below, and please share with your music-loving friends.

Enjoy.

jh

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Cave In: Wand

Lectric Motions: Nudity

Wanderlust: White Hills

Ramen Rock: Tiger Honey Pot

Wilding: Moon Duo

Spit You Out: Metz

Black Acid: Queen Crescent

Into the Void: Brown Sabbath (Brownout)

Concert Outlook (The JBs)

When You Feel It, Grunt if You Can: The JBs

Mr. Time: Koes Barat

Lupine Ossuary: Thee Oh Sees

Feel: Ty Segall

Say: Mikal Cronin

Empty: King Gizzard

Mirror of Illusion: Hawkwind

When You're Smiling and Astride Me: Father John Misty

Hold You Down: Rin Tin Tiger

Bride of Crankenstein: Melvins

China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider: Grateful Dead (July 14, 1985 Ventura Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA)

Hell's Kitchen #219: I Feel Naked

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Some nights I'm not super inspired when I walk into the studio. That doesn't mean I don't want to be on the air. Au contraire, there's nothing I love more. It's more like, I have a ton of music and I'm not certain exactly what I'm going to play and when I'm going to play it. It's a first world problem.

Yesterday was James Brown's birthday, so it was apropos that I threw on some live JB in there. Also it was the third anniversary of the passing of Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys. I cannot believe that it's been three years already. Really, that's just crazy.

There's some new music from Koes Barat, King Tuff, Mikal Cronin, Nudity, White Hills, and Queen Crescent. I do love me some new music. You're going to love it too.

It didn't take long into my first thirty minutes to find my groove. That's the thing about music, once it grabs you, you never want it to let you go.

See you on the radio.

Enjoy.

jh

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Soul Power: TJ Kirk
Shake Your Rump: Beastie Boys
I Ain't Superstitious: Rod Stewart/Jeff Beck

Orion: Jah Wobble and Bill Laswell
Beat E Fuga: Sante Romitelli
Kelelewar: Koes Barat

Black Moon Spell: King Tuff
Always: Junip
Dreamed of Caucasus: Damon and Naomi

Say: Mikal Cronin
Red: King Crimson

It's A Man's World: James Brown
Start Wearing Purple: Gogol Bordello

I've Got The Death Energy: Nudity
Automated City: White Hills

Black Acid: Queen Crescent
Mirror of Illusion: Hawkwind

Ace of Spades: Motorhead

Hell's Kitchen #209: I've Got A Reason

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Whoa, I am so sorry this is late. I usually get this out within a day or two following "broadcast". The week has gotten away from me. may of you know that I'm a high school teacher in SF. I cannot tell you how challenging my job can be. I do absolutely love what I do, though. And having the ability to let it all hang loose on Monday nights is such a thrill. I do this all for you.

No guests this week. Started off with some jazz, moved into the garage realm, a deep blues set, then a looooong Dead jam, continuing the 50th anniversary celebration.

And news just in that the great Leonard Nimoy has passed away from COPD at the age of 83 has really taken a toll on my day. I'm certain Radio Valencia DJs, including myself, will be paying homage to him over the next week or so. Please tune in. It's time to get Star Trek on Netflix rollin' for the weekend. My 10 year old daughter will be crushed about his passing. I know that I am.

Take a look at the playlist, stream or download the podcast, and please share this link with anyone you know who enjoys music. Really, share this. It only takes a click.

LLAP my friends.

jh

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Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac: Dizzy Gillespie

The First and Last to Love Me: Kip Hanrahan

Revolution: Dr. John

Many Blessings: Roland Kirk

Summertime: Galaxy 500

See it my Way: Mikal Cronin

Celophane/I'm in your Mind Fuzz: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

Party in Laguna: The Ventures

Romeo: The Wipers

I'll Retrofit My Faultline: Chris Stroffolino

Dove in Hawk's Clothing; Ultimate Spinach

Boom Boom: John Lee Hooker

Got My Mojo Workin' (But It Just Won't Work On You): Ann Cole With The Suburbans and Orchestra

Flip Flop and Fly: Big Joe Turner

Madison Blues: Elmore James

Hey Bartender: Floyd Dixon

Playing In The Band: Grateful Dead (02-22-74 Winterland, SF, CA)

Amazing Journey/Sparks: The Who

Back To Land: Wooden Shjips

A Season in Hell #195: Looking Through You

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Another one of those nights where I have no guests, so the objective is how can I take a two hour empty canvas and paint and aural picture that will leave the listener in awe of what is and what can be? I think I did a pretty good job. You be the judge.

My first set of features Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit, whom I'm going to see live Thursday night at the Fox theater in Oakland. My wife is very excited about the show. My third set features some rocksteady along with a rare Lee Perry release from 1976. There is a new Pink Floyd record out, so I've decided to play some Pink Floyd, Except it's not what you think it is. Because really, who wants to hear new Pink Floyd?

Monday night is also the 45th anniversary of the release of Live Dead by the Grateful Dead. Instead of playing something off of that record, I've decided to play something from one of the shows featured on that record.

My second to last set of the evening was by far my favorite, because it features some bands that I've really been into lately, In the punk/garage rock genre: Meatbodies (whom I'm seeing this Saturday night at Bottom of the Hill), Fuzz (Ty Segall's louder than normal side project), and OBNIIIs from Austin, who will be playing Brick and Mortar the day after Thanksgiving. See you there.

I close out the show with a bluesy/psychobilly/psychedelic set.

There is a good mix of new music music that's new to you. Check out the set list below, And enjoy.

jh

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Way Down in the Hole: Tom Waits
Hard Believer: First Aid Kit
Apathy: Mikal Cronin

Shady Grove: Golden Void
Gimme Shelter: Grand Funk Railroad
Some Velvet Morning: Vanilla Fudge

Home, Home, Home: Ken Boothe
Young, Gifted, and Broke: Lee Perry
My Ambition: Marcia Griffiths

Concert Outlook

Just a Coward: Franco Bixio
Bye Bye Baby: Janis Joplin
Mountains of the Moon: Grateful Dead (02/27/69 Fillmore West)
The Wizard: Black Sabbath

Beyond the Grave: Jerusalem
Astronomy Domine: Pink Floyd

Mountain: Meatbodies
One: Fuzz
So What if we Die?: OBNIIIs

Whiskey and Women: John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat
Love Whip: Reverend Horton Heat
Looking Out: Wooden Shjips

A Season in Hell #179: Joyful Noise

Here's a fine grab bag of joyful noise for your listening pleasure. Other than the amazing Coltrane track, it's all vinyl tonight. Oh, and the opener and the Shakti tracks are off of my iPod. Don't hold it against me. I really do prefer to play all vinyl, but I have so much music is various formats, that you really can't blame me if I slide a digital track in there from time to time.

Tonight's show is a good eclectic mix. Check out the video below regarding the John Coltrane track. I had no idea, but my respect for the master just increased exponentially. There's new music from Feral Ohms, Golden Void, Boris First Aid Kit, and Black Monolith. We've got rock, punk, garage, noise, jazz, and folk. How about that?

Am I meandering? I can't really tell. I haven't slept much in the past few nights, and I drove 450 miles in 8 hours on Sunday. Everything is a bit of a fog. If you see me on the street, go easy, OK? Thanks.

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Enjoy.

jh

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Cuban Pete: Dezi Arnez
Lost Weekend: Wall of Voodoo
Joset of Nazareth's Blues: Titus Andronicus

Living Junkyard: Feral Ohms
Video Violence: Lou Reed

FFF: public image limited
The Secret Life of Arabia: David Bowie
The Bogus Man: Roxy Music

Atlantis: Golden Void
Handsome Nick: The People's Temple
I Stayed Up All Night Long: The Holy Kiss

Pursuance/Psalm: John Coltrane
Lotus Feet: Shakti with John McLaughlin

Quicksilver: Boris
Eris: Black Monolith

Encrypted Bounce: Thee Oh Sees
The Bell: First Aid Kit
John The Fisherman: Primus

See It My Way: Mikal Cronin

A Season in Hell #156: Best of 2013

It's that time of year when the sun goes down earlier, the air gets a bit chillier, and DJs from around the world try to claim that they have what is the absolute BEST music of the year to share with you.

Well they don't. They're all suckers. But I do!!!

My Best of 2013 is perhaps my best BEST OF show in all of my 25 years in radio. Really. Would I lie?

I'm listening to new music all of the time. There are times that I'm looking at my music library, and I wonder just when I'll listen to any of that "old" music again? And when I say old, I mean from last month. There just aren't enough hours in the day. Am I right? I can't wait until I'm too old to do anything by listen to my music. Then I'll hire some hot nurse who'll have to bathe me and put records on my turntable. That's the life.

In the meantime enjoy this collection of fine tunes from 2013. We've got many local talented groups that deserve your attention like Thee Oh Sees, Rin Tin Tiger, Y Axes, Vandella, Mikal Cronin, KalriSSian, Bears! Bears! Bears!, and my favorite "local" band, The Melvins.

Two hours is just not enough time to play all of my faves from 2013. I suggest you tune into Radio Valencia throughout December to check out the many "Best of" shows that are going to cover the airwaves like a warm that sticky film of fat that covers the turkey the day following a good feast...or something like that.

Enjoy.

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White Rabbit: Shannon and the Clams
Humans be Swayed: Thee Oh Sees
Teenage Eyes: Spider Bags

My Best Friend: The Melvins
Mt. Abraxas: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats
Blowin' Kisses: Jacuzzi Boys

Let's Get High: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Hurt Me: Vandella
Silver Timothy: Damien Jurado

Neon Streets: Y Axes
Preacher: Fuzz
The West: Ty Segall

Half of a Century: The Delphines
Haunted Now: Rin Tin Tiger
Shout it Out: Mikal Cronin
Fuck you Cop: Birdcloud

Spanish Speaks: Weekender
I Feel You: The Parrots
Hallelujah: GRMLN
Life Hurts: Kalri$$ian

Living Space: Bears! Bears! Bears!
American Cowboy: Futurebirds
Who Needs You: The Orwells

Ghouls: Wooden Shjips
Emmylou: First Aid Kit
Tie My Pecker to a Tree: The Melvins
Cold River Blues: Loretta Lynch

A Season in Hell #141: Best of 2013 So Far

This is my Best of 2013 So Far show. 

There has been some really steady quality music flowing out this year. Most of you who listen regularly to my show know that I'm into the garage, psych, metal thing. There's a lot of that in here. Take a look at the play list, and stream or download the show, and enjoy.

Not much else to say.

jh

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Do It: Rollins Band
She's In All Your Dreams: The Orwells
Am I Wrong: Mikal Cronin

Strawberries 1+2: Thee Oh Sees
Music to Walk Home By: Tame Impala
Flaming Creatures: HRVD

Ragdoll: Glitter Wizard
Oh Man: Spacin'
Bataille Sucre: Boris
Female Trouble: The Melvins

Into the Sun: Orchid
I Don't Remember You: Mudhoney
Valley of the Dolls: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats

Boxing a Ghost: Mr. Thumb
Inside Us Is A Place: Kalrissian
Virginia Slims: Futurebirds

Punk (La vie antérieure): Deerhunter
Cockroach: Crocodiles
Feeling Good: Traffic (09-05-67 Konserthuse, Stockholm, Sweden)

All Tomorrows Parties: Velvet Underground (Scepter Studios, New York City NY, April 1966)
16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought Six: Tom Waits (Kninklijk Theater Carre, Amsterdam, NL  11-21-04)

A Season in Hell #136: Break On Through

A rare night with no interview. I took the opportunity to share lots of fabulous new sounds with you. The first hour is mostly new music.

With the passing of Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist of The Doors, I wanted to share a couple of favorite tracks. Morrison Hotel has always been a great LP to me, so Peace Frog/Blue Sunday was a given, but being the consummate bootlegger that I am, I had to share a classic rare moment of Ray brilliance. Check out the 1967 Light My Fire from Detroit. Smokin'!!! 

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Enjoy blissfully.

jh

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Up in Smoke: Cheech and Chong
Springwater: Birdcloud
Am I Wrong: Mikal Cronin

Spanish Speaks : Weekender
Evil Love: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats

Motorider: Glitter Wizard
Wave Goodbye: Ty Segall Band
Night Crawler: Thee Oh Sees
Farmers: Bear Romantic

Peace Frog/Blue Sunday: The Doors (RIP Ray Manzerak)
Me and Baby Brother: War
He Was A Big Freak: Betty Davis
She Watch Channel Zero: Public Enemy

Talkin' Good Woman: Rin Tin Tiger
Endors Toi: Tame Impala

Attitude: The Melvins
Complicated Life: The Kinks

Hama: Boris

Light My Fire: The Doors (Detroit, MI 03-18-67)
Woodchoppers Ball: Ten Years After (Fillmore Aud., SF, CA 06-28-68)

Big Chief: The Meters (Baton Rouge, LA 10-01-76)
Hoochie Coochie Man: Muddy Waters (San Francisco, CA 05-01-77)
I Can't Go For That: Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers (Philadelphia, PA 09-21-12)

A Season in Hell #125: DOWN IN FRONT!

The new Radio Valencia studios are built for speed. And when I say speed I mean bands performing live. Tonight I've got local Folksters: Down in Front, featuring Japa and Julie coming down. They're playing some fine, original folk for you. They are beautiful and hilarious in so many ways. It's the witty banter between the tunes that keeps me coming back for more.

New music and some sweet live boots in the second hour.

If you're listening to radio and it's NOT Radio Valencia you may wish to go get your head examined.

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Enjoy.

jh

Do It: Rollins Band
Psychotic Reaction: The Murlocs

Sweet Home Chicago: The Blues Brothers
Plethysmograph: Jello Biafra and the Melvins

Noriega: Down in Front
Bible Smells Like Whiskey: Down in Front
Fallen For You: Down in Front
The Train Song: Down in Front
Diamond:Down in Front
The Moth: Down in Front
Subterranean Homesick Blues: Down in Front

Halfway to a Threeway: Jim O'Rourke
Drop Dead Baby: Ty Segall and Mikal Cronin

Southern Comfort: Aeges
Needle Boy: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Peliyot: John Zorn's Electric Masada (July 18th, 2003 La Palma, Roma)

Every Many Needs a Companion: Father John Misty (January 9, 2013, Headliners Music Hall, Louisville, KY)
To The Moon: Denim Wedding
Then you Smile at Me: Bill Withers

My Way: Sid Viscious