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Little Maxwell & The Malt Liquors joined us to perform in the studio tonight, on their travels from Montreal. Rocket Shop is Big Heavy World’s local music radio hour, broadcast on 105.9FM ‘The Radiator’ every Wednesday night from 8-9pm. Kelsey had the night off and Juliet Degree hosted the show.
Little Maxwell and the Malt Liquors, “K.C. Moan”
Little Maxwell and the Malt Liquors, “Make Me Down/Ain’t No Fellin’”
Little Maxwell and the Malt Liquors, “Sugarbabe”
Little Maxwell and the Malt Liquors, “Wake Up Sinners”
Little Maxwell and the Malt Liquors, “Goodnight Irene”
Japhy Ryder in the Radiator studio. Photo: Jim Lockridge
Tonight our guests in the studio for Rocket Shop, Big Heavy World’s local music radio hour, were Japhy Ryder and DLabrie. Crewgrrrrl Juliet Degree interviewed Japhy Ryder, and Jim talked with DLabrie about Manifestivus, his shows with Black Sheep, and how positive he found Vermont to be for music.
The music we played:
DLabrie, “Avatar”
DLabrie, “Live Strategies”
Japhy Ryder, “Das Gutt”
Japhy Ryder, “Broher, Be”
Japhy Ryder, “Can’ Do It”
Japhy Ryder, “Gina’s Kitchen”
Rocket Shop broadcasts live every Wednesday 8-9pm on 105.9FM and at theradiator.org.
Y’ardy Yar self proclaims themselves to be “Vermont Pride Pirates,” and in fact that is where they got their most peculiar band name (pronounced like a true Vermonter). Although the three band-mates have been playing music together for four years , they have been only making music as a band for a few months. Currently, they are in an “intensive writing process” but they were able to create a short EP via their amazing home-recording studio. Be sure to check out their sound at www.myspace.com/y’ardyyar
With your host Kelsey Hanrahan. You can catch TRIBE OF LIGHT at Manhattan Pizza July 16, Nectars July 28th and at the Merritime Festival on the waterfront August 14th.
With your host Kelsey Hanrahan and special guests: Guides for the Future, Cats Under the Stars and Freight to promote their totally awesome night show called Vermont Roots Rock Revival happening tomorrow (May 20th) and once a month thereafter (June, July and August).
Freight, “Still Life”
Guides for the Future, “Chaos Kids”
Freight, “Fire Hazard”
Cats Under the Stars, “Gamora”
Guides for the Future, “Magic is Norm (Dry Your Eyes)”
With your host Kelsey Hanrahan and special guests, The Haps! These are a group of kids from Hinesburg high school that have worked hard not only on their music but also have gained respect for being a professional band, seeking gigs and playing for pleasure.
The Haps, “HDH” (Live)
The Haps, “Lemonade Stand” (Live)
The Haps, “Kings Corrider”
The Haps, “2 of 2″
After the Haps left we played a couple songs from the VT library:
‘Rocket Shop’ is Big Heavy World’s local music radio hour with host Kelsey Hanrahan. Tonight’s special guests: FREIGHT, and we had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Tabor from Rubblebucket over the phone to talk about their new tour and album.
Freight, “When Creation Falls”
Freight, “Live Like This”
Freight, “Still Life”
*Freight will be participating in a monthly music event on the water front starting May 20th. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled for them!
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Catch me, Kelsey Hanrahan, every Wednesday from 8-9pm on 105.9 The Radiator WOMM-LP!
Prana is a group of musicians who hold a deep respect for each other and their musical talents. Paul Poltz, Dalton Muzzy, Peter Lafreniere, Josh Glass, and Sam Crawford have been making music in one incarnation or another in the Burlington scene for more than four years. Prana, their most current outfit, is a powerhouse of vocal harmonies, memorable choruses, and soaring electric guitars.
“We wanted to capture our live sound,” explains percussionist Dalton Muzzy about their newly released album. Available at record stores around the Burlington area, ‘Moments’ was released on March 17th to local applause. According to lead vocalist Paul Poltz, Moments represents “evolutionary developments in musicianship” for Prana. That’s hardly hyperbole.
‘Moments’ grows on you. At first listen, it sounds like straight-forward rock and roll. Listen again and it opens up to you like a favorite novel from years past. First and foremost, the songs are tight. This is no piece of sloppy, fuzz driven garage rock, but a carefully constructed, thought-out body of music. The track “I Ain’t Got No Where To Go” has a chorus that is so catchy the listener can’t help but sing along. “Yesterday People” has a great interplay and balance between all five musical voices (shout-out to whoever did their mixing). All of the songs on the album feature noticeable dynamics that accompany professional levels of musicianship. ‘Moments’ is a solid piece of music and really captures what bassist Peter LaFreniere calls a “big stage sound.”
Now that their album is out, Prana is ready to play live (not they ever stopped playing live, really). The band just bought a van and plan of touring this summer to clubs and festivals alike. Prana regularly plays venues in and around Burlington including Manhattan Pizza Pub, ½ Lounge, and Higher Ground. Their next performance is April 13th at the famous rock club Nectars in downtown Burlington. More information about Prana and their new album ‘Moments’ can be found online at:
With your host Kelsey Hanrahan and special guest from Burgundy Thursday’s; Joe Adler. Joe came in to invite listeners to come and enjoy the calm, cool family atmosphere at Parima Thursday evenings starting at 8:30pm. There are about 4 acts that perform and usually intertwine with one another. Search Burgundy Thursdays on Facebook for more info!
