MonkeyBeat: 2010

MonkeyBeat 57: Berwyn Rocks

It's all about digging up the past this week, with live recordings from the old Garageshock Festivals, new music from old artists & few audio snippets in tribute to a hero from my youth, Svengoolie ... Heck, who am I kiddin? I was in my early 30's last time I watch his show....

This week I announce the winner of the George Lynch Mr. Scary G2G Pedal Giveaway. I also discuss some of the comments left for the last show, and play a ton of new music...

Win a brand new George Lynch G2G Mr Scary Signature guitar effects pedal. To enter, just leave a comment on this post before Midnight (PST) October 23rd, 2010...

Hatred and aggression are the themes this week. From telling jocks to fuck off, to making fun of fatties, to Indian rapers with cities named after them. Of course it's all bundled in sugary sweet melodies to help it go down better...

MonkeyBeat 53: It's The Music That Makes Me

It's all about high energy music this week, starting with a slew of new tracks including tracks from Stomp Records, followed by the garage-slop sound of Slovenly Records. Then a bit of a live bootleg recording of Paul Collins' set from his show in Portland last week, and a set of tunes by the bands who opened...

This show kicks off with some Pinoy Rock, followed by trip around the world for some of the rockinest tunes known to man, ending with a taste of less than docile cow punk...

Lots of ranting on this episode as I send a message to those playing "The Podcasting Game", explain the physics of fat guy love, crack into a package of records I received from Michael Lucas (of Repent Records & The Phantom Surfers), plus the usual bunch of new music...

Download: The Organ Beat - Sleep When We Are Dead

The Organ Beats are now offering their first release "Sleep When We Are Dead" as a free download via Bandcamp.com You now have no excuse not to know all of their songs. SLEEP WHEN WE ARE DEAD by The Organ Beats The Organ Beats - Sleep When We Are Dead from Ben Fee on Vim...

MonkeyBeat 50: I Will Hobble You!

Lot's of rockers on this show. I also discuss my enjoyment for the current #2 song in the USA, good parents, seeing The Gories play live, why I might stop going to a lot of live shows & why Will Smith should be "Parent Of The Year"...

Gabba on Beat Room

According to internet-lore (AKA wikipedia), Gabba first took shape in the mind of Londoner Stig Honda in 1996 when he put together a group to play the music of Abba in the style of The Ramones. Three years later he christened the group Gabba and released their first (official) album "Leaving Stockholm". They...

MonkeyBeat 49: Warts & All

Some gremlins got lose in the recording gear here, so there is a bit of a whine heard anytime my mic goes on. But let's face it, you don't listen to this show to hear my yapping. You listen because of the great music & this episode has bucketfuls of that! Songs played: The Tunas - Shat My Pants Glen Matlock...

MonkeyBeat 48: Napping Time

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The Nomads - Virus 1999

I've always been shocked that The Nomads aren't one of the biggest bands in the world. They surely have the songs & the performing chops, to stand along side any platinum selling arena rockers going in the last 30 years. They even had a ton of support from the music establishment, with folks like Peter Case,...

I think the heat melted my mind while recording this one. I start out pretty much sharp and on top of announcing the music being played. However, about 45 minutes into it I seem to mess up even the simplest of band names and song titles. Make sure you follow what is printed below,...

July 26th 2010 marks the 34th anniversary of the first time The Dictators took the stage at CBGB's. While I have yet to find footage of that monumental event, I present you here the next best thing, The 'Tators ripping it up at Irving Plaza in the winter of 1981. These 7 songs were...

Billy Childish at Annandale Hotel in Sydney Dec 6th, 2005

Here's some fine audience shot footage of Billy Childish & the Musicians Of The British Empire. The gig was billed as a Buff Medways show, but the lineup here is the same as the MBE. I've always found it hard to keep track of whatever name Billy is using for his current trio, especially since he tends to...

It's an odds & sods show this week, as I toss tunes that have been laying around into a pot to make a menudo for your ears. I also do my usual bit of bitching and complaining, question if there is more than one HeWhoCannotBeNamed, talk about better podcasts you should be listening...

Real Kids - Outta Place

I was looking through some old DVDs I've had kicking around an found this choice clip from The Real Kids performing "Outta Place" back in November 1982 on the old Boston TV show "5 All Nite Live". Not sure where I originally found it, but I couldn't find it posted anywhere on the old internets so I uploaded...

I've repeatedly mentioned on the show what a huge fan I am of Andy Shernoff of The Dictators, and how only in the last few months he has started to play solo shows. Well imagine my delight as I happened across this clip of him performing solo on Glenn O'Brien's TV Party back in...

MonkeyBeat 45: MonkeyBeat Sucks

Limited rambling on this show due to me having limited time to record, so I fill the rest of the time playing good music. I also find time to do another blind listening to a band that is currently #33 on a local music chart. Songs played: The Hives - Early Morning Wake Up Call The Goldstars - You Crossed The...

This episode is all over the map with live cuts from Ronnie Dawson, The Fleshtones & (Dictator) Andy Shernoff. I also read listener mail, and blindly play music sent in from one of them. Songs played: Ronnie Dawson - Monkey Beat City Nick Curran & the Lowlifes - Filthy The...

The rambling returns! I take time off from setting up my new studio, and explain my recent absence from the "podcasting game". Songs played: Blood Red Shoes - It Is Happening Again Paul Collins - Doin' It For The Ladies King Louie's Missing Monuments - Black Rainbow The Len Price...

Hey, I've been noticing a huge upswing in traffic to the site lately & figured I'd post a hello note to all the first time visitors (welcome back returning visitors, too). Please leave a comment on this post and tell me how you found the site, so I can thank those who help spread...

Bucketfull Of Brains hipped me that Relix is hosting a stream of the complete Roky Erickson and Okkervil River album "True Love Cast Out All Evil". It's not due to hit the street until Tuesday, but it's already garnering favorable reviews from Spin & Pitchfork, but don't hold...

The show takes a bit of a country bend, as I discuss attending a country music battle of the bands and play some music by one of the competing bands. Also I sing the praises of Rankoutsider Records by featuring a few of the great artists on their roster. Along the way I throw in...

Otis Gibbs - Joe Hill's Ashes

I mentioned on the last show how much I've been enjoying Otis Gibbs' latest album "Joe Hill's Ashes". I can't state strongly enough how good it is, so I decided to post the stream of it here on the site.&amp;lt;a href="http://otisgibbs.bandcamp.com/album/joe-hills-ashes"&amp;gt;Joe Hill's Ashes...

Way too much new music this week to pack into a 60 minute hour, so I invented the 70 minute hour!Songs played:Royal Pendletons - GlendoraBlack Francis - Dead Man's CurveRoky Erickson - John LawmanNick Curran & the Lowlifes - The LowlifeOtis Gibbs - Kansas CityHoodoo Gurus - What's...

Alex Chilton passed away on March 17th, 2010. This show is a tribute to his life's work as a solo artist, producer, songwriter and member of the bands The Box Tops, Big Star & Tav Falco's Panther Burns. Most tracks played are rare, or alternate versions. Enjoy.Song (source):"Congressman...

This week the topics are Corey Haim, how stupid the fans of Kiss are, the return of Man or Astroman? & I reminisce about the "good ol' days" of garage rock festivals.Songs played:The Thrills - Whatever Happened to Corey Haim?Girl Trouble - Neko Loves Rock 'N RollPhantom Surfers...

MonkeyBeat 37: Indian Chili isn't made with Squirrel

This weeks show covers the topics of Rodents, Chili, Native Americans & battling the doldrums.Songs played:Mike Watt - Boilin' BlazesThe Hot Dogs - Don't DespairThe Wildhearts - LoveshitVisqueen - Summer Snow (Live at Amoeba Records)Baby Woodrose - Hollow GroveHappy Drivers - IndiansIndian Chipmunks - ?Billy...

While searching around for cool tunes to add to this weeks show I happened upon the website for Rockpalast. You might already know, that Rockpalast is a TV show in Germany that features performances by rock bands at various festivals. However, unlike TV here in the US they feature...

MonkeyBeat 36: Addicted to Fuzz

The show returns from too long of a break with a plus sized show featuring new music by D.O.A., New Pornographers, Pierced Arrows & Roky Erickson. Also a big set featuring fuzz. Songs played:D.O.A. - Donnybrook The Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Anxiety The New Pornographers - Your Hand (Together)...

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