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2007 Archive
December 30, 2007
Chris Roberts toasts all the musicians who made 2007 a wonderful year on the Local Show. Listen to highlights from the local music quiz and some memorable interviews with Minnesota musicians, plus live performances galore from the likes of such artists as Ben Weaver, The Boy Sopranos, the James Buckley Trio, Retribution Gospel Choir, The Blind Shake, and many more.
Listen
Nick Robin - "In My Pocket"
The Blind Shake - "Peach Lines"
Mary Everest - "Your Precious Heart"
Best Friends Forever - "Eisenhower Is The Father Of The Interstate Highway System"
Little Man - "Soulful Automatic"
Ben Weaver - "Plastic Bag"
Brian Whitson and the Night Wolves - "Manhattan Steam Donkey"
Ten Ton Bridge - "Radio"
Boy Sopranos - "Music With Words"
The Keepaways - "Hillside"
The James Buckley Trio - "Amnty"
Retribution Giospel Choir - "For Her Blood"
Superhopper - "Eye Of The Tiger Applies To Everything"
Previous weeks
Chris Roberts toasts all the musicians who made 2007 a wonderful year on the Local Show. Listen to highlights from the local music quiz and some memorable interviews with Minnesota musicians, plus live performances galore from the likes of such artists as Ben Weaver, The Boy Sopranos, the James Buckley Trio, Retribution Gospel Choir, The Blind Shake, and many more.
Listen
Nick Robin - "In My Pocket"
The Blind Shake - "Peach Lines"
Mary Everest - "Your Precious Heart"
Best Friends Forever - "Eisenhower Is The Father Of The Interstate Highway System"
Little Man - "Soulful Automatic"
Ben Weaver - "Plastic Bag"
Brian Whitson and the Night Wolves - "Manhattan Steam Donkey"
Ten Ton Bridge - "Radio"
Boy Sopranos - "Music With Words"
The Keepaways - "Hillside"
The James Buckley Trio - "Amnty"
Retribution Giospel Choir - "For Her Blood"
Superhopper - "Eye Of The Tiger Applies To Everything"
Previous weeks
December 23, 2007
Dance Band talked their new CD and shared exciting stories from dance floors across the Twin Cities. Chris Roberts also had songs from such groups as Big Ditch Road, The Pines, Webby Moore, and Marlee MacLeod.
Listen
Ice Palace - "Houseboat"
Jeremy Messersmith - "Light Rail"
MC/VL - "Get Up"
[Dance Band perform In Studio]
Big Ditch Road - "Waiting To Destroy"
Beatrix Jar - "1-2-3 Beatrix Jar"
The Pines - "Throw Me In The River"
[Dance Band perform In Studio]
Bernie Gibbs King - "It's Time For You To Come Home"
Webby Moore - "Appleseeds"
Marlee MacLeod - "Everybody Knows"
December 16, 2007
St. Paul singer/songwriter Mayda brought her R&B and rock-influenced pop music to the Local Show. Mayda will also be discussing her partnership with former Prince and current Soul Asylum drummer Michael Bland, who will be joining her in studio. In addition, Chris Roberts spun songs from Indigo, Unguided, Dallas Orbiter, Jan, and the Magnolias.
Listen
Dallas Orbiter - "The Dawn & Jitters"
The Magnolias - "Another"
Jan - "Juliet Was The Sun"
[Mayda In Studio]
Indigo - "Bang It Low"
Mike & Johannah - "Joy To The World"
Ed Ackerson - "To The Contrary"
[Mayda In Studio]
Unguided - "Downhill"
Dance Band - "Best Dance Alliance" [Featuring B.F.F.]
Mayda pick Haley Bonar to end the show
December 9, 2007
The Blind Shake brought its wild, roaring rock-and-roll to the Local Show. The band played songs from its new CD "Carmel," and discussed its collaboration with Minneapolis underground guitar hero Michael Yonkers. Chris Roberts also spun songs from Humanboy, The Bitter Spills, The Glad Version, and Mayda, to name a few.
Listen
Mayda - "Quick as a Dove"
Heiruspecs - "Some from None"
Midnight Evils - "Twin City Lights"
[The Blind Shake In Studio]
The Blind Shake In Studio]
The Blind Shake Chooses Michael Yonkers
December 2, 2007
Chris Roberts has returned to host the Local Show after three months as a house frau in Germany. Chris enlisted the help of four local-music experts, including esteemed sub-host Dave Campbell, to fill him in on what he missed while he was gone. There was music from Mother Banjo, Vicious Vicious, Sick of Sarah, and Stook among others.
Listen
Ross Raihala's picks
Terry Eason - "Never Knew You"
Mother Banjo - "White Love"
Vicious Vicious - "Ho Baby"
Andrea Myers Picks
Stook - "Hennepin Avenue"
Ben Glaros - "You Are As Far As I Can See"
Sick of Sarah - "Hello Good Morning"
Sarah Askari's Picks
Fog - "Ditherer"
Little Man - "Undertow"
Dan Wilson - "Sugar"
Dave Campbell's Picks
They The Down Low - "Leave It On Your Way To Find It"
Daughters of the Sun - "4 am Astral Projector"
Brian Just - "Me And You"
Novemeber 25, 2007
There's something magical about a great song, whether it's Stravinsky or Springsteen. But where do great songs come from? How do they go from words and melodies to something more? To find out, we gave three local bands -- The Owls, The Roe Family Singers, and Matt Wilson -- two weeks to take one set of lyrics and put it to music. Songs From Scratch follows all their scribbling, singing, strumming, and doubting to get a first-hand look at how a song unfolds.
Listen
Songs from Scratch
November 18, 2007
Jim Walsh is an avid local music fan, critic and musician. His new book, "The Replacements: All Over But the Shouting: An Oral History," tells the story of The Replacements through a collection of interviews, stories and pictures. Guest host David Campbell talks with Walsh about his book, the band, and his life as a local music fan.
Listen
Tommy Womack "The Replacements"
The Replacements "Raised In The City"
The Replacements "Kids Don't Follow"
The Replacements "Treatment Bound"
They Might Be Giants "We're the Replacements"
The Replacements "I Will Dare"
The Replacements "Left of the Dial"
The Replacements "I.O.U"
The Replacements "Rock n Roll Ghost"
The Replacements "One Wink At A Time"
The Replacements "Message To The Boys"
The Replacements "Here Comes A Regular"
Artists Unknown "Can't Hardly Wait"
November 11, 2007
Guest host David Campbell was joined in-studio by Daughters of The Sun. They talked their new album and what inspires them to make music. David also played new music from The Floorbirds, Ed Ackerson, and Brian Just.
Listen
Faux Jean - "Nature"
Signal to Trust - "Golden"
Replacements - "Nevermind"
Daughters of the Sun (live) - "Light As A Feather"
Romantica - "On My Mind"
The Floorbirds - "K. C. Moan"
Daughters of the Sun (live) - "Gone The Divider"
Haley Bonar - "Queen of Everything"
Ed Ackerson - "Three Great Days"
Brian Just - "Me and You"
Daughters of the Sun (live) - "Follow Smoke"
Knife World - "Sunbeam"
November 4, 2007
Guest host David Campbell featured new music from To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie, They the Down Low, The Blind Shake, and The Owls.
Listen
The Replacements - "Alex Chilton"
The Blind Shake - "Broken Down Stairs"
Atmosphere - "Shhh"
[Gosh Darn] Doo Wop Band - "Talk Too Much"
Roe Family Singers - "Lizabeth Brown"
To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie - "The Man with the Shovel, Is The Man I'm Going To Marry"
The Owls - "All Those in Favor"
Ft. Wilson Riot - "An Imagined Civil State"
Chooglin' - "Do it to it"
Basement Apartment - "Kicking the Can"
They the Down Low - "Leave it on You Way to Find It"
Daughters of the Sun - "4 AM Astral Projector"
Kid Dakota - "Get Her Out of My Heart"
Charlie Parr - "Jesus on the Mainline"
JG Everest - "Come Over"
October 28, 2007
Guest host David Campbell revisited past in-studio performances from The Boy Sopranos and James Buckley. David also played new music from Radio On, Haley Bonar, and The Owls.
Listen
Brian Just - "The Summer Was Over"
The Owls - "The Way On"
The Sensational Joint Chiefs - "How Will I Know"
Lifter Puller - "The Mezzanine Gypoff"
Action vs. Action - "Chancellor"
Manplanet - "Space Station Disaster"
Radio On - " Yes Man"
Abzorber - "Routine Lovers"
James Buckley Trio - "El Paso"
Daughters of the Sun - "Light As A Feather"
The Deaths - "Separations"
Beatifics - "Yeah Yeah"
Boy sopranos - "Into the Spin"
Haley Bonar - "The Queen of Everything"
Ghost in the Water - "A Nightmare"
Paul Westerberg - "High Time"
October 21, 2007
David Campbell was joined in-studio by Alison Rae. Accompanying her was Tim Frantzich and Joe Savage, who played on her new self-titled album. David also played new music from Dan Israel, Nightenghales, and the Glad Version.
Listen
Nightenghales - "Sunken Ship of Friends"
Digitata - "On The Scene"
The Danforths - "Movies in my Head"
Alison Rae (live) - "Listen Boy"
Arcwelder - "Blowin' Smoke"
Glad Version - "Down Damrak"
Tom Nehls - "No People in the Forest"
Alison Rae (live) - "Birds"
Red Fox Grey Fox - "Up With Mittens, Down With Gloves"
Dan Israel - "Occasionally"
The Front Porch Swingin' Liquor Pigs - "Ooh La La"
Alison Rae (live) - "That's When I Miss You"
We Are The Willows - "Bravery"
October 14, 2007
David Campbell was joined in-studio by Retribution Gospel Choir. The Duluth three-piece is led by Alan Sparhawk of Low. David also played new music from Dan Wilson, Unguided, and Dan Israel.
Listen
Gospel Gossip - "Wind"
Alpha Consumer - "Yellow Sun"
Bob Dylan - "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You"
Retribution Gospel Choir (live) - "Hatchet"
Little Man - "Shag If You Want To"
Unguided - "Floating Light"
The Debut - "The Photograph Song"
Retribution Gospel Choir (live) - "Poor Man's Daughter"
Dan Isreal - "Counting On You"
A Night in the Box - "Conductor Man"
Ol' Yeller - "Some of Shelly's Blues"
Retribution Gospel Choir (live) - "For Her Blood"
Dan Wilson - "Free Life"
October 7, 2007
David Campbell was joined in-studio by His Mischief. The band talk about touring, their new album, and upcoming shows in the Twin Cities. This week's playlist includes new music from Painted Saints, Terry Eason, and Heiruspecs.
Listen
Superhopper - "New Fresh Midwest"
Story of the Sea - "Bubble Gum"
Heiruspecs - "I Know"
His Mischief (live) - "Even Bother"
Terry Eason - "Bucky and the Foregone Conclusion"
Fat Kid Wednesday - "Single"
Retribution Gospel Choir - "What She Turned Into"
His Mischief (live) - "Codependence"
Painted Saints - "For the Brothers of Bottle Caps"
Spider John Koerner - "Red Apple Juice"
Pete Hoffman - "Bookworm"
His Mischief (live) - "Shalom Shalom"
Die Electric - "Aries"
September 30, 2007
Guest host David Campbell was joined in-studio by James Buckley and his trio where the group talked about their new album, "Stitches." This week David also played new music from Michael Yonkers, Toki Wright, and the Nightinghales.
Listen
Teague Alexy with the Feelin' Band - "Ol' John Doe"
Beight - "Fill Me Up"
V - "When the Breeze Hits"
James Buckley Trio (live) "El Paso"
Suicide Commandos - "Mosquito Crucifixion"
Moon Maan - "Be Good to Me"
Michael Yonkers with the Blind Shake - "Don't I Get"
James Buckley Trio (live) "Amnty"
Toki Wright - "Future Rock"
Spiritual Mansions - "What Did I tell You"
Nightinghales - "Oh Nastasia"
James Buckley Trio (live) "New"
Fog - "Inflatable Ape"
September 23, 2007
Ela talks about their upcoming tour and latest album, - "Real Blood On Fake Trees." David Campbell also plays music from this years - "Picked To Click" winners: Skoal Kodiak, Dance Band, and Mouthful of Bees.
Listen
Mouthful of Bees - "The Now"
His Mischief - "Codependence"
MC/VL - "Cold Check It!"
Ela (live) - "Checks Getting Cashed"
Baby Guts - "Staplegun"
Dance Band - "Is It Moving Yet"
Coach Said Not To - "Words That I Employ"
Ela (live) - "Shiver Tree"
Cloud Cult - "May Your Lives Be Long"
Skoal Kodiak - "Harpie"
Roma Di Luna - "The Devil Walks"
Ela (live) - "Sleep In The Day"
Ben Weaver - "Down 25"
September 16, 2007
Thunder In The Valley joined David Campbell in the studio and talked about their forthcoming EP titled "Where Oh Where Oh Where." Tune in to hear new music from Death To Our Enemies, James Buckley, and The Deaths.
Listen
757s - "1981"
The Deaths - "Separations"
The Ocean Blue - "Ballerina Out of Control"
Thunder in the Valley (Live) - "Come Now Virginia"
Death to Our Enemies - "Secret Handshake"
Retribution Gospel Choir "For Her Blood"
James Buckley Trio - "El Paso"
Thunder in the Valley (Live) - "Skies May Cease to Be"
International Espionage - "Disco Volante"
Digitata - "Marinos Amores"
Kill the Vultures - "Where The Cutthroats Stay"
Thunder in the Valley (Live) - "94 in Reverse"
Vampire Hands - "Opium Typhoon"
September 9, 2007
Guest host David Campbell was joined in studio by Vampire Hands to talk about their new album "Virgin Dust / American Lips." The show also featured new music from Daughters of the Sun, and upcoming guests Thunder in The Valley.
Listen
Koerner, Ray & Glover - "Linin' Track"
Dance Band - "Pedal Power (Dalida Remix)"
Thunder in the Valley - "The Skies May Cease to Be"
Vampire Hands (Live) - "Stunning Blonde"
Ben Connelly - "The Undertaker¹s Overtaken Me"
Chooglin' - "This Demon Life"
Black Blondie "Knife Fights and Xmas Lights"
Vampire Hands (Live) - "Peru (Happy Birthday White Tiger)"
Little Man - "Out for Miles"
Michael Yonkers - "Sold America"
Fat Kid Wednesdays - "Almost"
Vampire Hands (Live) - "Opium Typhoon"
Daughters of the Sun - "Whale¹s Blood"
September 2, 2007
Guest host David Campbell was joined in the studio by Fort Wilson Riot. The bands newest album, "Idigaragua," is a rock opera they will perform in a series of concerts at the Bedlam Theater.
Listen
Happy Apple - "Youth Oriented"
Mystery Palace - "NASCAR Survivor"
Vicious Vicious - "Ho Baby"
Fort Wilson Riot (Live) - "The Birds Turn Violent"
Houle Brothers - "Dream Night"
Alison Rae - "Birds"
Roma Di Luna - "No Child of My Own"
Fort Wilson Riot (Live) - "Shadow Ominous"
ELA - "Checks Getting Cashed"
Jan - "Heaven"
Stnnng - "Self Harm is the New Rock and Roll"
Fort Wilson Riot (Live) - "An Imagined Civil State"
Best Friends Forever - " Tour Magic "
August 26, 2007
Guest host David Campbell wass joined by Duluth punk rockers The Keepaways. David also played new music from Best Friends Forever, Dark Dark Dark, and The Little Black Books.
Listen
Moon Man - "Be Good to Me"
Best Friends Forever - "24"
Basement Apt - "Rocket"
The Keepaways - "What's Her Name?" (live)
Pete Hoffman - "Mermaid on the Rocks"
12 Rods - "Everybody"
The Plastic Constellations - "Sancho Panza"
The Keepaways - "Wrecking Ball" (live)
Davina & The Vegabonds - "Death (In G Minor)"
Randy Casey - "Take Manhattan"
Dark Dark Dark - "New York"
The Keepaways - "Hillside" (live)
The Little Black Books - "There is only one name in My Little Black Book"
August 19, 2007
There's something magical about a great song, whether it's Stravinsky or Springsteen. But where do great songs come from? How do they go from words and melodies to something more? To find out, we gave three local bands -- The Owls, The Roe Family Singers, and Matt Wilson -- two weeks to take one set of lyrics and put it to music. Songs From Scratch follows all their scribbling, singing, strumming, and doubting to get a first-hand look at how a song unfolds.
Listen
Songs from Scratch
August 12, 2007
Listen
Ten Ton Bridge - "Long Look"
The Haves Have It - "Where You Left It"
Rank Strangers - "Passerby"
Omaur Bliss - "Hold On"
Fog - "The Last I Knew Of You"
JG Everest - "The Terms"
Thunder in the Valley - "All the Things"
Mouthful of Bees - "The Now"
Solid Gold - "Get Over It"
A Night in the Box perform in studio:
August 5, 2007
On this week's Local Show, a host hand-off took place. If you haven't heard, Chris Roberts will be taking a little sabbatical in Germany for the next three months, and David Campbell will be sitting in while he's gone. Chris and David met up at the 331 Club this week to gather some local music requests from the patrons, and that's what they played all hour long.
Listen
The Replacements - Little Mascara
Prince - Uptown
Martin Devaney - Flowers On Your Doorstep
Flavor Crystals - Poolja
Estate - Sunday Rain
Signal to Trust - Silver Coast
Mint Condition - Livin' The Luxury Brown
Hüsker Dü - New Day Rising
Tapes N' Tapes - Beach Girls
Halloween Alaska - Call It Clear
Alpha Consumer - Yellow Sun
July 29, 2007
The Boy Sopranos brought their soaring, blended, vocals to the Local Show this past Sunday. It's actually a bunch of women from different corners of the local music scene who admired each other's singing and decided to form an acapella group. Chris Roberts also had music from the Sunny Era, Hammerhead, The Glenrustles, Best Friends Forever, and many more.
Listen
Best Friends Forever - Handpocket
Brain Whitson and the Night Wolves - Brian Whitson With Brother
A Night in the Box - For The Co-Pilot
[The Boy Sopranos Perform in Studio]
The Sunny Era - It Was Nice Meeting You
Flavor Crystals - Ambergris
Mel Gibson and the Pants - Where It Hurts
[The Boy Sopranos Perform in Studio]
Matt Wilson - Case
The Glenrustles - Nothing Like Fear
Hammerhead - Blow By
[The Boy Sopranos Perform in Studio]
July 22, 2007
Estate was in the Current studios with its groovin', electronic/organic blend of music. Chris Roberts also played songs from Mandrew, Dance Band, Wild Things, These Little Nothings, and Mary Everest among others.
Listen
Mandrew - "Expanding The Collection"
Dance Band - "Claps Your Hands"
The Original Mark Edwards - "Danger Danger"
[Estate in Studio]
Lifter Puller - "Lonely In A Limosine"
Wild Things - "Pillow Comes Alive"
Mary Everest - "Yellow Gray"
[Estate in Studio]
These Little Nothings - "Paradise Lost"
X-Ray Hip - "Taste Test"
July 15, 2007
Minneapolis indie-rock veterans Ten Ton Bridge were the special guests on the Local Show. They had new songs to play and thoughts to share about songwriting, competition in the local-music scene, and their own longetivity. Chris Roberts also had music from a host of local bands, including Ladyslipper, the Fantastic Merlins, Forty Watt Bulb, and Beau Kinstler.
Listen
Ladyslipper - "City At Night""
The Hang Ups - "Pretty BA"
The Red Flags - "Wouldn't Change A Thing"
[Ten Ton Bridge in Studio]
Forty Watt Bulb - "Steal Your Girl"
Beau Kinstler - "Apple Seed"
The Fantastic Merlins - "Runoff Water"
[Ten Ton Bridge in Studio]
Nick Robin - "Wild And Menacing"
Gear Daddies - "One Voice"
Golden - "It's Magic"
[Ten Ton Bridge in Studio]
July 8, 2007
The Local Show featured your dose of sing-along music, courtesy of Brian Whitson and the Night Wolves. The band also played songs from its upcoming CD, "Spice Mountain, Sacred Heart." Chris Roberts also featured songs from Alpha Consumer, Chris Thomson, and Katastrophy Wife among others.
Listen
Alpha Consumer - Unicorn Uniform
Chris Thomson - Soushy The Cat
[Brian Whitson in Studio]
Prince - Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic
Semisonic - Sunshine & Chocolate
Gini Dodds - Extraordinary You
[Brian Whitson in Studio]
Kastrophy Wife - Heart On
Army Defense - Peru
Barry Thomas Goldberg - Frozen Flower
[Brian Whitson in Studio]
July 1, 2007
Listen
June 24, 2007
Chris Roberts was joined in-studio by brother and sister duo JG and Mary Everest, who were preparing for a dual CD release next friday night at the Bryant Lake Bowl. Chris was also spin songs from Flavor Crystals, The Hard Left, Desdamona, and Spiritual Mansions.
Listen
Flavor Crystals - "Homewrecker"
Poosa - "Brighton Beach"
[JG and Mary Everest in Studio]
The Hard Left - "Who's She Gonna Turn To"
Lateduster (Cropduster) - Watermelancholy"
[JG and Mary Everest in Studio]
Desdamona - "The Source"
Spiritual Mansions - "Sara"
[JG and Mary Everest in Studio]
June 17, 2007
The Local Show presents a full hour of local covers. Where else will you hear Katastrosphy Wife interpreting Iron Maiden, the Chambermaids doing the Wipers, The Danforths covering Dwight Yoakam, and the New Standards performing live and covering just about everybody under the sun?
Listen
Katastrophy Wife - "Run To The Hills" (Iron Maiden)
The Sorry Muthas - "Freeze To Me, Mama" (Dave Ray)
The Danforths - "1000 Miles From Home" (Dwight Yoakam)
Electric Blankets - "In Your House" (The Cure)
The Chambermaids - "Mystery" (The Wipers)
These Modern Socks - "Head Over Heels" (Tears For Fears)
The New Standards (Live) - "Hey Ya" (Outkast)
The New Standards (Live) - "Sunday Morning" (The Velvet Underground)
The New Standards (Live) - "Sexy Sadie" (The Beatles)
Curtiss A. - "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" (The Beatles)
Wet Dog - "It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry" (Bob Dylan)
Movie Stars - "If Not For You" (Bob Dylan)
The Replacements - "Black Diamond" (Kiss)
The Blue Violets - "Roll On" (Ronnie Lane)
The Flops - "I'm In Love With A Girl" (Big Star)
Lonesome Dan Case - "Cypress Grove Blues" (Skip James)
The Little Black Books - "These Boots Were Made For Walkin" (Nancy Sinatra)
June 10, 2007
This week's show is a look back on some of the great live performances so far in 2007. We'll hear from such local bands as Best Friends Forever, Nick Robin, Superhopper, Ben Weaver, Baby Guts, Mike Gunther, Missing Numbers, and many others. It's a long list. We're midway through the year and it's already been a memorable one in terms of live music on the Local Show.
Listen
Parts for All Makes - "Nickelodeon"
Superhopper - "Eye Of The Tiger Applies To Everything"
Mike Gunther - "Walk All Over It"
Walker Kong - "Falling Stars"
Best Friends Forever - "Hand Pocket"
Nick Robin - "In My Pocket"
Desdamona - "What I Might Say"
Electric Arc Radio - "Electric Arc Radio Theme Song"
Ben Weaver - "Plastic Bag"
Little Man - "Soulful Automatic"
MC/VL - "Monkey Shines"
The Original Mark Edwards - "The Doom Loop"
Ice Palace - "Trampolining"
June 2, 2007
Rapper and spoken-word artist Desdamona has a new CD coming out entitled "The Source," which was previewed on the Local Show. Chris Roberts also played songs from The Mood Swings, Johnny Evans, Cheap Cologne, and Pocahontas County, among others.
Listen
The Mood Swings - "Identity"
Cheap Cologne - "The Business"(Featuring Azeem)
[Desdamona in Studio]
Shea - "Harmonichord"
Innocent - "Shine Africa"
Johnny Evans - "Knock Again"
[Desdamona in Studio]
Pocahontas County - "Little Ghost"
Dr. Obsagroms - "Animal"
Basement Apartment - "Cheap Thrill"
"
[Desdamona in Studio]
Desdamona suggests Traditional Methods"
May 27, 2007
Chris Roberts was joined in studio by Minneapolis pop rockers Basement Apartment. The band also played music from its new CD "Pine Tree Hill." Chris will also be spinning songs from such groups as Ten Ton Bridge, X-Ray Hip, and The Sunny Era, as well as new tunes from Kwang and the rapper, Golden.
Listen
Kwang - "She's Sophisticated"
Ten Ton Bridge - "Radio"
Central Standard - "10,000th Time"
[Basement Apartment in studio]
Andrew Benon - "Farmingtown"
X-Ray Hip - "Bead Off All The Rain"
[Basement Apartment in studio]
Golden - "Mn Living"
The Sunny Era - "Connection Lost"
[Basement Apartment in studio]
May 20, 2007
On the Local Show, the fiesty, furious punk rock of Baby Guts. Chris also played songs from Moon Maan, A Paper Cup Band, Nick Robin, His Mischief, and Patric McGuigan, among others.
Listen
Moon Maan - "Track Chain Yr Soul"
A Paper Cup Band - "Note To Self"
Desdamona - "Don't Listen To The Lyrics"
[Baby Guts - in Studio]
Awesome Snakes - "The Future Of The Snake Industry"
Little Man - "Come Undone"
Patrick Mcguigan - "The L Word"
[Baby Guts - in Studio]
His Mischief - "Shalom Shalom"
Nick Robin - "1000 Years Of Ashes"
[Baby Guts - in Studio]
May 13, 2007
Inside the collective mind of The Electric Arc Radio Show
Chris Roberts traveled to the home of the Electric Arc Radio Show - four writers living together in a little house with a band residing in the attic. "
May 6, 2007
Singer/songwriter Ben Weaver joined Chris Roberts and played songs from his brooding, new CD "Paper Sky." Chris Roberts also had songs from the Slats, Captain Yonder, Friendly No One, and Rich Mattson among others.
Listen
The Slats - "Reptillium Rescue
Captain Yonder - "Ode To A Trucker"
[Ben Weaver in Studio]"
The Pushbacks - "World In A Parking Lot
Missing Numbers - "Last Call"
[Ben Weaver in Studio]"
Friendly No One - "In A City Night (1984)
Rich Mattson - "All Over Me"
[Ben Weaver in Studio]
April 29, 2007
St. Paul singer/songwriter Nick Robin channels Neil Young and the Beatles on his new CD, "Living Off the Land." Chris Roberts also had new music from Solid Gold and the Pines, as well as songs from Synchrocyclotron, MC/VL, and Big Red Ball.
Listen
Solid Gold - "Just Like Everyone Else"
MC/VL - "The Guarantee"
The Pines - "Let's Go"
Superhopper - "Friends"
Big Red Ball - "Madame Grey"
Patrick Eckart - "Kelly Green"
Synchrocyclotron - "The Erf Ban Yon"
April 22, 2007
The Local Show featured the powerful vocal stylings and new songs of Joanna James. Joanna has a new CD coming out in 2007 called "Back of My Mind." Host Chris Roberts also spun songs from Brother and Sister, Big Quarters, Grant Hart, The Little Black Books, and many more.
Listen
Brother and Sister - "Show You The Garbage"
Accident Clearinghouse - "That's The Way It Had To Go"
Patric Tanner and the Faraway Men - "Full Auto Shut Off"
Joanna James in Studio"
Big Quarters - "Everyday"
Grant Hart - "Run Run Run To The Centre Pompidou"
Nick Robin - "Skeleton Key"
Joanna James in Studio"
The Little Black Books - "East Hillside Freeze Out"
Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers - "Title Track"
Joanna James in Studio"
April 15, 2007
Chris Roberts was serenaded by the industrial blues of "Missing Numbers.". He also had songs from Poosa, Zebulon Pike, His Mischief, Friendly No One, Akai, plus a golden oldie from The Sorry Muthas.
Listen
Friendly No One - "She Drives A Silver Car"
Akai - "As Legs Get Slower"
His Mischief - "Rock Song Hyperopia"
Missing Numbers in Studio"
Poosa - "Owl's Howl"
Mel Gibson and the Pants - "Spurs Of Steel"
Zebulon Pike - "Behold: The Wizzard's Fountain"
Missing Numbers in Studio"
The Sorry Muthas - "Glad To See You Got Religion"
Carbon Carousel - "Savior Simplex"
April 8, 2007
This week, Christina Schmitt filled in for host Chris Roberts with a special edition dedicated to local garage and surf rock.
Listen
Curtiss A & The Spooks - " Larry Talbot's Disease"
The Cavegurls - " Theme From Cavegurl"
The Trashmen - " Surfin' Bird"
Bad Trip - " 99th Floor"
Michael Yonkers - " Microminiature Love"
Funseekers - " Psycho Daisies"
The Monks - " Complication"
Howlin' Andy Hound - " What's Your Game"
The Short Fuses - " Acceleration Nation"
The Castaways - " Liar, Liar"
The Commandos - " You're Not The First One"
The Litter - " Somebody Help Me"
The Autumn Leaves - " Magic Red Raincoat"
The Dig - " Trains"
The Strike - " Danger, Danger"
The Hypsterz - " Little Girl"
The Electras - " Action Woman"
The Spectors - " Little Country Shack"
CA Quintet - " Cold Spider"
The Retainers - "Kill My Boss"
The Overtones - "Calhoun Surf"
April 1, 2007
Mouthful of Bees talked about the early days at Southwest High School and played songs from its Afternoon Records release "The End." Chris Roberts had songs from Atlas Dusk, Purest Spiritual Pigs, Joanna James, Estate, Dance Band, plus he talk briefly with the organizer of "Voltage: Fashion Amplified" which will take place at First Avenue on April 11, 2007.
Listen
Estate - "Let Her Know"
Patrick Eckart - "Piggy With A Fiddle (Jessy Greene On Fiddle)
Mouthful of Bees in Studio"
Joanna James - "Title Song"
Purest Spiritual Pigs - "Picking Myself Up"
Atlas Dusk - "Middleclass Broke (Featuring Mike Gunther)
Mouthful of Bees in Studio"
The Mood Swings - "Simple Things"
Dance Band - "Best Dance Alliance"
Mouthful of Bees in Studio"
March 25, 2007
Walker Kong played songs from its new CD, "Deliver Us From People." Chris Roberts also featured music from Central Standard, Nick Robin, Ben Weaver, Mike Mictlan, and Sean Na Na among others.
Listen
Ben Weaver - "Plastic Bag"
The New Vintage - "Can't Wait"
Central Standard - "Rhymes With Trees"
Walker Kong in Studio"
Mike Mictlan - "Euthanasia"
Dave Avid - "Not A Moment Too Soon"
A Paper Cup Band - "Ode To Youthful Optimism (Like Jack Keroauc Only Less Drunk)
Walker Kong in Studio"
Nick Robin - "The Fast One"
The Pushbacks - "World Ina Parking Lot"
Sean Na Na - "I Need A Girl"
Walker Kong in Studio"
March 18, 2007
Ice Palace joined Chris Roberts live in Studio M to share its tuneful - yet slightly surreal - indie rock. Chris will also be playing songs from such groups as Roy Hubbs, Fog, Luke's Angels, Aviette, Terry Eason, plus another track from the new Little Man record.
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Modern Radio - (Web site)
Stnnng - " Dubbed Warehousing"
Signal to Trust - " Silver Coast"
The Chambermaids - " 21rst"
Royalty, Etc. Records - (Web site)
Zibra Zibra - "Arcade Catastrophe"
Seymour Saves The World - "Love Song"
Space Camp - "Foundification For Soundification"
Afternoon Records - (Web site)
Mouthful of Bees - "The Now"
We All Have Hooks For Hands - "Hold on Come on"
Haley Bonar - "Captain Captain"
Eclectone Records - (Web site)
Little Man - "Title Song"
Martin Devaney - "The Drought"
Big Ditch Road - "I Am A Diplomat"
March 11, 2007
Ice Palace joined Chris Roberts live in Studio M to share its tuneful - yet slightly surreal - indie rock. Chris will also be playing songs from such groups as Roy Hubbs, Fog, Luke's Angels, Aviette, Terry Eason, plus another track from the new Little Man record.
Fog - "Hitting a Wall"
Aviette - "All Hollowed Out"
Terry Eason - "Karma Bull"
Ice Palace in Studio"
Little Man - "You Love It"
Luke's Angels - "Luke's Theme"
Joe Fahey - "Early Bird"
Ice Palace in Studio"
Roy Hubbs - "Take You Down"
Golden Smog - "5-22-02"
These Modern Socks - "Head over Heels"
Ice Palace in Studio"
March 4, 2007
Minneapolis hip-hop duo MC/VL joined Chris Roberts in Studio M. MC/VL takes you back to the roots of rap with their infectious, old school style. Chris will also had songs from A Night in the Box, Electric Blankets, Fort Wilson Riot, Michael Yonkers and the Blind Shake, plus lots more.
Listen
Rank Strangers - "Khan"
Fitzgerald - " I Can Breathe Underwater"
A Night in the Box - " Blue River"
MC/VL performs in studio"
Electric Blankets - " Mercy Seat (Ultra Vivid Scene)
Ninian Hawick - " Phrase Book Wands"
Jessy Greene - " Blown Sky High"
MC/VL performs in studio"
Fort Wilson Riot - " Songs Of Conscripts"
Amdeide - "Nexus"
Michael Yonkers with The Blind Shake - "Don't Even Try"
MC/VL suggests Baby Guts"
February 25, 2007
Little Man features a potent combination of glam and garage and unveiled songs from its upcoming CD "Soulful Automatic." Chris also spun songs from such groups as Mandrew, Flink, Army Defense, and Story of the Sea among others, with some Bridge Club thrown in for good measure.
Listen
Flink - "The Mule"
Buck Fifty Boys - "The Seven, the Six or the Nine"
Army Defense - "Albania"
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Little Man in Studio"
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Mandrew - "I Can't Write"
Babes In Toyland - "Dust Cake Boy"
Wookiefoot - "Crumpled-up Napkin"
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Little Man in Studio"
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The Deaf - "Get'er Done"
The Jayhawks - "It's up to You"
Story of the Sea - "Bubble Gum"
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Little Man in Studio"
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Little Man suggests Bridge Club"
February 18, 2007
Mike Gunther and his Restless Souls shared some of their hobo style redemption songs and talked about how his Catholic upbringing infiltrates his music. Music from the new Little Man CD, Shotgun Monday, Baby Guts, MC/VL, and the Mad Ripple helped round out the show.
Listen
MC/VL - "Rock The Party Right"
Done Been - "Bustlin'"
Baby Guts - "Staplegun"
Mike Gunther And His Restless Souls"
Pop Wagner - "Bravest Cowboy"
The Mad Ripple - "Fixthebroke (Assisted By DJ ESP Woody Mcbride)
Mike Gunther And His Restless Souls"
Little Man - "Out For Miles"
Shotgun Monday - "Time For A Sandwich"
The Original Mark Edwards - "Prehistoric Visions Of Flying Cars"
Mike Gunther And His Restless Souls recommends Kentucky Gag Order"
February 11, 2007
Chris Roberts was joined by his special guest and basement studio wizard "The Original Mark Edwards" shares songs from his forthcoming CD "The Doom Loop" and discusses his "originality." Chris also featured music from such groups as Basement Apartment, Prof and Rahzwell, Ice Palace, and Shotgun Monday.
Listen
Prof and Rahzwell - " Stay On Course"
Robert McCreddy - " Just In Time"
Basement Apartment - " Flying High"
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The Original Mark Edwards In The Studio"
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Dr. Obsagroms - " Adolescent Bandit Crush"
Ice Palace - " Trampolining"
Shotgun Monday - " Time For A Sandwich"
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The Original Mark Edwards in Studio"
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The Bleeding Hickeys - "Vanguard"
The Short Fuses - " Accleration Nation"
The Soviettes - "Don't Say No"
Awesome Snakes - " These Snakes Get High"
February 4, 2007
The Chambermaids joined Chris Roberts and unleashed their minimal, slicing brand of indie rock live in Studio M. Chris also had music from Mouthful of Bees, Vampire Hands, Storyhill, and a special set of tunes by and for women who are unhappy in their relationships.
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Mouthful of Bees - "Jessica"
The Hang Ups - "Cornerstore"
Mark Stary and the Whiskey Roses - "Roy Clark"
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[The Chambermaids in Studio]
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Vampire Hands - "Invisible Boy"
Zebra Zebra - "I Just Wanna Rock"
Storyhill - "Ballad Of Joe Snowboard"
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[The Chambermaids in Studio]
"Women Who Are Unhappy In Their Relationships" Set"
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Jan - "Ooh Ahhh Baby"
The Violettes - "Full Spectrum"
The Psychedelicates - "Rotten Apple"
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[The Chambermaids in Studio]
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The Chambermaids suggestion: Signal to Trust"
January 28, 2007
St. Louis Park singer/songwriter Dan Israel returned to the Local Show to share some new material and his vast local music knowledge. Chris Roberts also had new music from Trampled by Turtles, The Original Mark Edwards, and Captain Yonder as well as songs from Truth Maze, The Idle Hands, and Betty Drake.
Listen
Trampled by Turtles - " Who's Calling"
Redstart - " These Weary Fingers"
The Idle Hands - " The Fall"
[Dan Israel in Studio]
Truth Maze - " Free Up"
Spaghetti Western String Company - "Granias"
The Original Mark Edwards - "Doom Loop"
[Dan Israel in Studio]
Betty Drake - " A Place To Stay"
Captain Yonder - " The Dog King"
[Dan Israel in Studio]
Dan's local-music choice: St. Paul singer/songwriter Charlie Dush"
January 21, 2007
Best Friends Forever discussed "math rock" theory, tell the story of how Jeremy Ackerman of Walker Kong was their high school puppetry and performance teacher, and play their goofy, brainy brand of rock. Chris also had music from The Deaf, Deep Shag, Walker Kong, The Black Eyed Snakes and Murzik among others.
Listen
The Deaf - "Into the Fire"
Brett and Diane Larson - "Gathering Flowers for the Master's Bouquet"
Deep Shag - "Always a Turn On:"
[Best Friends Forever in Studio]
Walker Kong - "Battleship of Thieves"
Mel Gibson and the Pants - "Reagan's Dead"
[Best Friends Forever in Studio]
The Black-Eyed Snakes - "Chicken-Bone George"
Murzik - "Bluebird"
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January 14, 2007
The infectious, hard driving indie rock of Superhopper rang out from Studio M on the Local Show. Chris Roberts also featured music from a host of other local bands, including Atlas Dusk, Molly Maher, Army Defense, and a group called Purest Spiritual Pigs.
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Army Defense - "Haiti"
Pretty Boy Thorson & The Falling Angels - "You Can't Win (Don't Try)"
Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers - "Soul Of A Man"
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Atlas Dusk - "The Depths"
Mike Brady - "The Smallest Of All Birds"
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Purest Spiritual Pigs - "M.J.R."
Chariots - "Twister Party Fails To Get Dirty"
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January 7, 2007
To celebrate the first Local Show of the new year, Chris Roberts invited "Parts For All Makes" to join him live in studio. Chris also featured music from Signal & Report, Ice Palace, the Buck-Fifty Boys, and Delicious Venom among others.
Listen
Ice Palace - "Bright Leaf Left"
The Mandrakes - " I Go With You"
Josh Aran - " Veni Vidi Vici"
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[Parts for All Makes in Studio]
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Signal & Report - "The Sound of Hope"
Electropolis - " Pink Room"
The Moss Piglets - "Rain"
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Parts for All Makes in Studio"
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Dr. Obsagroms - "The Fruits Of Patience"
The Buck Fifty Boys - "Out Of The Habit"
Delicious Venom - "Evil Steven"
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[Parts for All Makes in Studio]
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Dance Band talked their new CD and shared exciting stories from dance floors across the Twin Cities. Chris Roberts also had songs from such groups as Big Ditch Road, The Pines, Webby Moore, and Marlee MacLeod.
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Ice Palace - "Houseboat"
Jeremy Messersmith - "Light Rail"
MC/VL - "Get Up"
[Dance Band perform In Studio]
Big Ditch Road - "Waiting To Destroy"
Beatrix Jar - "1-2-3 Beatrix Jar"
The Pines - "Throw Me In The River"
[Dance Band perform In Studio]
Bernie Gibbs King - "It's Time For You To Come Home"
Webby Moore - "Appleseeds"
Marlee MacLeod - "Everybody Knows"
December 16, 2007
St. Paul singer/songwriter Mayda brought her R&B and rock-influenced pop music to the Local Show. Mayda will also be discussing her partnership with former Prince and current Soul Asylum drummer Michael Bland, who will be joining her in studio. In addition, Chris Roberts spun songs from Indigo, Unguided, Dallas Orbiter, Jan, and the Magnolias.
Listen
Dallas Orbiter - "The Dawn & Jitters"
The Magnolias - "Another"
Jan - "Juliet Was The Sun"
[Mayda In Studio]
Indigo - "Bang It Low"
Mike & Johannah - "Joy To The World"
Ed Ackerson - "To The Contrary"
[Mayda In Studio]
Unguided - "Downhill"
Dance Band - "Best Dance Alliance" [Featuring B.F.F.]
Mayda pick Haley Bonar to end the show
December 9, 2007
The Blind Shake brought its wild, roaring rock-and-roll to the Local Show. The band played songs from its new CD "Carmel," and discussed its collaboration with Minneapolis underground guitar hero Michael Yonkers. Chris Roberts also spun songs from Humanboy, The Bitter Spills, The Glad Version, and Mayda, to name a few.
Listen
Mayda - "Quick as a Dove"
Heiruspecs - "Some from None"
Midnight Evils - "Twin City Lights"
[The Blind Shake In Studio]
The Blind Shake In Studio]
The Blind Shake Chooses Michael Yonkers
December 2, 2007
Chris Roberts has returned to host the Local Show after three months as a house frau in Germany. Chris enlisted the help of four local-music experts, including esteemed sub-host Dave Campbell, to fill him in on what he missed while he was gone. There was music from Mother Banjo, Vicious Vicious, Sick of Sarah, and Stook among others.
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Ross Raihala's picks
Terry Eason - "Never Knew You"
Mother Banjo - "White Love"
Vicious Vicious - "Ho Baby"
Andrea Myers Picks
Stook - "Hennepin Avenue"
Ben Glaros - "You Are As Far As I Can See"
Sick of Sarah - "Hello Good Morning"
Sarah Askari's Picks
Fog - "Ditherer"
Little Man - "Undertow"
Dan Wilson - "Sugar"
Dave Campbell's Picks
They The Down Low - "Leave It On Your Way To Find It"
Daughters of the Sun - "4 am Astral Projector"
Brian Just - "Me And You"
Novemeber 25, 2007
There's something magical about a great song, whether it's Stravinsky or Springsteen. But where do great songs come from? How do they go from words and melodies to something more? To find out, we gave three local bands -- The Owls, The Roe Family Singers, and Matt Wilson -- two weeks to take one set of lyrics and put it to music. Songs From Scratch follows all their scribbling, singing, strumming, and doubting to get a first-hand look at how a song unfolds.
Listen
Songs from Scratch
November 18, 2007
Jim Walsh is an avid local music fan, critic and musician. His new book, "The Replacements: All Over But the Shouting: An Oral History," tells the story of The Replacements through a collection of interviews, stories and pictures. Guest host David Campbell talks with Walsh about his book, the band, and his life as a local music fan.
Listen
Tommy Womack "The Replacements"
The Replacements "Raised In The City"
The Replacements "Kids Don't Follow"
The Replacements "Treatment Bound"
They Might Be Giants "We're the Replacements"
The Replacements "I Will Dare"
The Replacements "Left of the Dial"
The Replacements "I.O.U"
The Replacements "Rock n Roll Ghost"
The Replacements "One Wink At A Time"
The Replacements "Message To The Boys"
The Replacements "Here Comes A Regular"
Artists Unknown "Can't Hardly Wait"
November 11, 2007
Guest host David Campbell was joined in-studio by Daughters of The Sun. They talked their new album and what inspires them to make music. David also played new music from The Floorbirds, Ed Ackerson, and Brian Just.
Listen
Faux Jean - "Nature"
Signal to Trust - "Golden"
Replacements - "Nevermind"
Daughters of the Sun (live) - "Light As A Feather"
Romantica - "On My Mind"
The Floorbirds - "K. C. Moan"
Daughters of the Sun (live) - "Gone The Divider"
Haley Bonar - "Queen of Everything"
Ed Ackerson - "Three Great Days"
Brian Just - "Me and You"
Daughters of the Sun (live) - "Follow Smoke"
Knife World - "Sunbeam"
November 4, 2007
Guest host David Campbell featured new music from To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie, They the Down Low, The Blind Shake, and The Owls.
Listen
The Replacements - "Alex Chilton"
The Blind Shake - "Broken Down Stairs"
Atmosphere - "Shhh"
[Gosh Darn] Doo Wop Band - "Talk Too Much"
Roe Family Singers - "Lizabeth Brown"
To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie - "The Man with the Shovel, Is The Man I'm Going To Marry"
The Owls - "All Those in Favor"
Ft. Wilson Riot - "An Imagined Civil State"
Chooglin' - "Do it to it"
Basement Apartment - "Kicking the Can"
They the Down Low - "Leave it on You Way to Find It"
Daughters of the Sun - "4 AM Astral Projector"
Kid Dakota - "Get Her Out of My Heart"
Charlie Parr - "Jesus on the Mainline"
JG Everest - "Come Over"
October 28, 2007
Guest host David Campbell revisited past in-studio performances from The Boy Sopranos and James Buckley. David also played new music from Radio On, Haley Bonar, and The Owls.
Listen
Brian Just - "The Summer Was Over"
The Owls - "The Way On"
The Sensational Joint Chiefs - "How Will I Know"
Lifter Puller - "The Mezzanine Gypoff"
Action vs. Action - "Chancellor"
Manplanet - "Space Station Disaster"
Radio On - " Yes Man"
Abzorber - "Routine Lovers"
James Buckley Trio - "El Paso"
Daughters of the Sun - "Light As A Feather"
The Deaths - "Separations"
Beatifics - "Yeah Yeah"
Boy sopranos - "Into the Spin"
Haley Bonar - "The Queen of Everything"
Ghost in the Water - "A Nightmare"
Paul Westerberg - "High Time"
October 21, 2007
David Campbell was joined in-studio by Alison Rae. Accompanying her was Tim Frantzich and Joe Savage, who played on her new self-titled album. David also played new music from Dan Israel, Nightenghales, and the Glad Version.
Listen
Nightenghales - "Sunken Ship of Friends"
Digitata - "On The Scene"
The Danforths - "Movies in my Head"
Alison Rae (live) - "Listen Boy"
Arcwelder - "Blowin' Smoke"
Glad Version - "Down Damrak"
Tom Nehls - "No People in the Forest"
Alison Rae (live) - "Birds"
Red Fox Grey Fox - "Up With Mittens, Down With Gloves"
Dan Israel - "Occasionally"
The Front Porch Swingin' Liquor Pigs - "Ooh La La"
Alison Rae (live) - "That's When I Miss You"
We Are The Willows - "Bravery"
October 14, 2007
David Campbell was joined in-studio by Retribution Gospel Choir. The Duluth three-piece is led by Alan Sparhawk of Low. David also played new music from Dan Wilson, Unguided, and Dan Israel.
Listen
Gospel Gossip - "Wind"
Alpha Consumer - "Yellow Sun"
Bob Dylan - "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You"
Retribution Gospel Choir (live) - "Hatchet"
Little Man - "Shag If You Want To"
Unguided - "Floating Light"
The Debut - "The Photograph Song"
Retribution Gospel Choir (live) - "Poor Man's Daughter"
Dan Isreal - "Counting On You"
A Night in the Box - "Conductor Man"
Ol' Yeller - "Some of Shelly's Blues"
Retribution Gospel Choir (live) - "For Her Blood"
Dan Wilson - "Free Life"
October 7, 2007
David Campbell was joined in-studio by His Mischief. The band talk about touring, their new album, and upcoming shows in the Twin Cities. This week's playlist includes new music from Painted Saints, Terry Eason, and Heiruspecs.
Listen
Superhopper - "New Fresh Midwest"
Story of the Sea - "Bubble Gum"
Heiruspecs - "I Know"
His Mischief (live) - "Even Bother"
Terry Eason - "Bucky and the Foregone Conclusion"
Fat Kid Wednesday - "Single"
Retribution Gospel Choir - "What She Turned Into"
His Mischief (live) - "Codependence"
Painted Saints - "For the Brothers of Bottle Caps"
Spider John Koerner - "Red Apple Juice"
Pete Hoffman - "Bookworm"
His Mischief (live) - "Shalom Shalom"
Die Electric - "Aries"
September 30, 2007
Guest host David Campbell was joined in-studio by James Buckley and his trio where the group talked about their new album, "Stitches." This week David also played new music from Michael Yonkers, Toki Wright, and the Nightinghales.
Listen
Teague Alexy with the Feelin' Band - "Ol' John Doe"
Beight - "Fill Me Up"
V - "When the Breeze Hits"
James Buckley Trio (live) "El Paso"
Suicide Commandos - "Mosquito Crucifixion"
Moon Maan - "Be Good to Me"
Michael Yonkers with the Blind Shake - "Don't I Get"
James Buckley Trio (live) "Amnty"
Toki Wright - "Future Rock"
Spiritual Mansions - "What Did I tell You"
Nightinghales - "Oh Nastasia"
James Buckley Trio (live) "New"
Fog - "Inflatable Ape"
September 23, 2007
Ela talks about their upcoming tour and latest album, - "Real Blood On Fake Trees." David Campbell also plays music from this years - "Picked To Click" winners: Skoal Kodiak, Dance Band, and Mouthful of Bees.
Listen
Mouthful of Bees - "The Now"
His Mischief - "Codependence"
MC/VL - "Cold Check It!"
Ela (live) - "Checks Getting Cashed"
Baby Guts - "Staplegun"
Dance Band - "Is It Moving Yet"
Coach Said Not To - "Words That I Employ"
Ela (live) - "Shiver Tree"
Cloud Cult - "May Your Lives Be Long"
Skoal Kodiak - "Harpie"
Roma Di Luna - "The Devil Walks"
Ela (live) - "Sleep In The Day"
Ben Weaver - "Down 25"
September 16, 2007
Thunder In The Valley joined David Campbell in the studio and talked about their forthcoming EP titled "Where Oh Where Oh Where." Tune in to hear new music from Death To Our Enemies, James Buckley, and The Deaths.
Listen
757s - "1981"
The Deaths - "Separations"
The Ocean Blue - "Ballerina Out of Control"
Thunder in the Valley (Live) - "Come Now Virginia"
Death to Our Enemies - "Secret Handshake"
Retribution Gospel Choir "For Her Blood"
James Buckley Trio - "El Paso"
Thunder in the Valley (Live) - "Skies May Cease to Be"
International Espionage - "Disco Volante"
Digitata - "Marinos Amores"
Kill the Vultures - "Where The Cutthroats Stay"
Thunder in the Valley (Live) - "94 in Reverse"
Vampire Hands - "Opium Typhoon"
September 9, 2007
Guest host David Campbell was joined in studio by Vampire Hands to talk about their new album "Virgin Dust / American Lips." The show also featured new music from Daughters of the Sun, and upcoming guests Thunder in The Valley.
Listen
Koerner, Ray & Glover - "Linin' Track"
Dance Band - "Pedal Power (Dalida Remix)"
Thunder in the Valley - "The Skies May Cease to Be"
Vampire Hands (Live) - "Stunning Blonde"
Ben Connelly - "The Undertaker¹s Overtaken Me"
Chooglin' - "This Demon Life"
Black Blondie "Knife Fights and Xmas Lights"
Vampire Hands (Live) - "Peru (Happy Birthday White Tiger)"
Little Man - "Out for Miles"
Michael Yonkers - "Sold America"
Fat Kid Wednesdays - "Almost"
Vampire Hands (Live) - "Opium Typhoon"
Daughters of the Sun - "Whale¹s Blood"
September 2, 2007
Guest host David Campbell was joined in the studio by Fort Wilson Riot. The bands newest album, "Idigaragua," is a rock opera they will perform in a series of concerts at the Bedlam Theater.
Listen
Happy Apple - "Youth Oriented"
Mystery Palace - "NASCAR Survivor"
Vicious Vicious - "Ho Baby"
Fort Wilson Riot (Live) - "The Birds Turn Violent"
Houle Brothers - "Dream Night"
Alison Rae - "Birds"
Roma Di Luna - "No Child of My Own"
Fort Wilson Riot (Live) - "Shadow Ominous"
ELA - "Checks Getting Cashed"
Jan - "Heaven"
Stnnng - "Self Harm is the New Rock and Roll"
Fort Wilson Riot (Live) - "An Imagined Civil State"
Best Friends Forever - " Tour Magic "
August 26, 2007
Guest host David Campbell wass joined by Duluth punk rockers The Keepaways. David also played new music from Best Friends Forever, Dark Dark Dark, and The Little Black Books.
Listen
Moon Man - "Be Good to Me"
Best Friends Forever - "24"
Basement Apt - "Rocket"
The Keepaways - "What's Her Name?" (live)
Pete Hoffman - "Mermaid on the Rocks"
12 Rods - "Everybody"
The Plastic Constellations - "Sancho Panza"
The Keepaways - "Wrecking Ball" (live)
Davina & The Vegabonds - "Death (In G Minor)"
Randy Casey - "Take Manhattan"
Dark Dark Dark - "New York"
The Keepaways - "Hillside" (live)
The Little Black Books - "There is only one name in My Little Black Book"
August 19, 2007
There's something magical about a great song, whether it's Stravinsky or Springsteen. But where do great songs come from? How do they go from words and melodies to something more? To find out, we gave three local bands -- The Owls, The Roe Family Singers, and Matt Wilson -- two weeks to take one set of lyrics and put it to music. Songs From Scratch follows all their scribbling, singing, strumming, and doubting to get a first-hand look at how a song unfolds.
Listen
Songs from Scratch
August 12, 2007
Listen
Ten Ton Bridge - "Long Look"
The Haves Have It - "Where You Left It"
Rank Strangers - "Passerby"
Omaur Bliss - "Hold On"
Fog - "The Last I Knew Of You"
JG Everest - "The Terms"
Thunder in the Valley - "All the Things"
Mouthful of Bees - "The Now"
Solid Gold - "Get Over It"
A Night in the Box perform in studio:
"Rich Man's Table"Kill The Vultures - "Moonshine"
"The Legend of Kevin Mitsch"
"Fiddle Foot Jones"
August 5, 2007
On this week's Local Show, a host hand-off took place. If you haven't heard, Chris Roberts will be taking a little sabbatical in Germany for the next three months, and David Campbell will be sitting in while he's gone. Chris and David met up at the 331 Club this week to gather some local music requests from the patrons, and that's what they played all hour long.
Listen
The Replacements - Little Mascara
Prince - Uptown
Martin Devaney - Flowers On Your Doorstep
Flavor Crystals - Poolja
Estate - Sunday Rain
Signal to Trust - Silver Coast
Mint Condition - Livin' The Luxury Brown
Hüsker Dü - New Day Rising
Tapes N' Tapes - Beach Girls
Halloween Alaska - Call It Clear
Alpha Consumer - Yellow Sun
July 29, 2007
The Boy Sopranos brought their soaring, blended, vocals to the Local Show this past Sunday. It's actually a bunch of women from different corners of the local music scene who admired each other's singing and decided to form an acapella group. Chris Roberts also had music from the Sunny Era, Hammerhead, The Glenrustles, Best Friends Forever, and many more.
Listen
Best Friends Forever - Handpocket
Brain Whitson and the Night Wolves - Brian Whitson With Brother
A Night in the Box - For The Co-Pilot
[The Boy Sopranos Perform in Studio]
The Sunny Era - It Was Nice Meeting You
Flavor Crystals - Ambergris
Mel Gibson and the Pants - Where It Hurts
[The Boy Sopranos Perform in Studio]
Matt Wilson - Case
The Glenrustles - Nothing Like Fear
Hammerhead - Blow By
[The Boy Sopranos Perform in Studio]
July 22, 2007
Estate was in the Current studios with its groovin', electronic/organic blend of music. Chris Roberts also played songs from Mandrew, Dance Band, Wild Things, These Little Nothings, and Mary Everest among others.
Listen
Mandrew - "Expanding The Collection"
Dance Band - "Claps Your Hands"
The Original Mark Edwards - "Danger Danger"
[Estate in Studio]
Lifter Puller - "Lonely In A Limosine"
Wild Things - "Pillow Comes Alive"
Mary Everest - "Yellow Gray"
[Estate in Studio]
These Little Nothings - "Paradise Lost"
X-Ray Hip - "Taste Test"
July 15, 2007
Minneapolis indie-rock veterans Ten Ton Bridge were the special guests on the Local Show. They had new songs to play and thoughts to share about songwriting, competition in the local-music scene, and their own longetivity. Chris Roberts also had music from a host of local bands, including Ladyslipper, the Fantastic Merlins, Forty Watt Bulb, and Beau Kinstler.
Listen
Ladyslipper - "City At Night""
The Hang Ups - "Pretty BA"
The Red Flags - "Wouldn't Change A Thing"
[Ten Ton Bridge in Studio]
Forty Watt Bulb - "Steal Your Girl"
Beau Kinstler - "Apple Seed"
The Fantastic Merlins - "Runoff Water"
[Ten Ton Bridge in Studio]
Nick Robin - "Wild And Menacing"
Gear Daddies - "One Voice"
Golden - "It's Magic"
[Ten Ton Bridge in Studio]
July 8, 2007
The Local Show featured your dose of sing-along music, courtesy of Brian Whitson and the Night Wolves. The band also played songs from its upcoming CD, "Spice Mountain, Sacred Heart." Chris Roberts also featured songs from Alpha Consumer, Chris Thomson, and Katastrophy Wife among others.
Listen
Alpha Consumer - Unicorn Uniform
Chris Thomson - Soushy The Cat
[Brian Whitson in Studio]
Prince - Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic
Semisonic - Sunshine & Chocolate
Gini Dodds - Extraordinary You
[Brian Whitson in Studio]
Kastrophy Wife - Heart On
Army Defense - Peru
Barry Thomas Goldberg - Frozen Flower
[Brian Whitson in Studio]
July 1, 2007
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June 24, 2007
Chris Roberts was joined in-studio by brother and sister duo JG and Mary Everest, who were preparing for a dual CD release next friday night at the Bryant Lake Bowl. Chris was also spin songs from Flavor Crystals, The Hard Left, Desdamona, and Spiritual Mansions.
Listen
Flavor Crystals - "Homewrecker"
Poosa - "Brighton Beach"
[JG and Mary Everest in Studio]
The Hard Left - "Who's She Gonna Turn To"
Lateduster (Cropduster) - Watermelancholy"
[JG and Mary Everest in Studio]
Desdamona - "The Source"
Spiritual Mansions - "Sara"
[JG and Mary Everest in Studio]
June 17, 2007
The Local Show presents a full hour of local covers. Where else will you hear Katastrosphy Wife interpreting Iron Maiden, the Chambermaids doing the Wipers, The Danforths covering Dwight Yoakam, and the New Standards performing live and covering just about everybody under the sun?
Listen
Katastrophy Wife - "Run To The Hills" (Iron Maiden)
The Sorry Muthas - "Freeze To Me, Mama" (Dave Ray)
The Danforths - "1000 Miles From Home" (Dwight Yoakam)
Electric Blankets - "In Your House" (The Cure)
The Chambermaids - "Mystery" (The Wipers)
These Modern Socks - "Head Over Heels" (Tears For Fears)
The New Standards (Live) - "Hey Ya" (Outkast)
The New Standards (Live) - "Sunday Morning" (The Velvet Underground)
The New Standards (Live) - "Sexy Sadie" (The Beatles)
Curtiss A. - "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" (The Beatles)
Wet Dog - "It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry" (Bob Dylan)
Movie Stars - "If Not For You" (Bob Dylan)
The Replacements - "Black Diamond" (Kiss)
The Blue Violets - "Roll On" (Ronnie Lane)
The Flops - "I'm In Love With A Girl" (Big Star)
Lonesome Dan Case - "Cypress Grove Blues" (Skip James)
The Little Black Books - "These Boots Were Made For Walkin" (Nancy Sinatra)
June 10, 2007
This week's show is a look back on some of the great live performances so far in 2007. We'll hear from such local bands as Best Friends Forever, Nick Robin, Superhopper, Ben Weaver, Baby Guts, Mike Gunther, Missing Numbers, and many others. It's a long list. We're midway through the year and it's already been a memorable one in terms of live music on the Local Show.
Listen
Parts for All Makes - "Nickelodeon"
Superhopper - "Eye Of The Tiger Applies To Everything"
Mike Gunther - "Walk All Over It"
Walker Kong - "Falling Stars"
Best Friends Forever - "Hand Pocket"
Nick Robin - "In My Pocket"
Desdamona - "What I Might Say"
Electric Arc Radio - "Electric Arc Radio Theme Song"
Ben Weaver - "Plastic Bag"
Little Man - "Soulful Automatic"
MC/VL - "Monkey Shines"
The Original Mark Edwards - "The Doom Loop"
Ice Palace - "Trampolining"
June 2, 2007
Rapper and spoken-word artist Desdamona has a new CD coming out entitled "The Source," which was previewed on the Local Show. Chris Roberts also played songs from The Mood Swings, Johnny Evans, Cheap Cologne, and Pocahontas County, among others.
Listen
The Mood Swings - "Identity"
Cheap Cologne - "The Business"(Featuring Azeem)
[Desdamona in Studio]
Shea - "Harmonichord"
Innocent - "Shine Africa"
Johnny Evans - "Knock Again"
[Desdamona in Studio]
Pocahontas County - "Little Ghost"
Dr. Obsagroms - "Animal"
Basement Apartment - "Cheap Thrill"
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[Desdamona in Studio]
Desdamona suggests Traditional Methods"
May 27, 2007
Chris Roberts was joined in studio by Minneapolis pop rockers Basement Apartment. The band also played music from its new CD "Pine Tree Hill." Chris will also be spinning songs from such groups as Ten Ton Bridge, X-Ray Hip, and The Sunny Era, as well as new tunes from Kwang and the rapper, Golden.
Listen
Kwang - "She's Sophisticated"
Ten Ton Bridge - "Radio"
Central Standard - "10,000th Time"
[Basement Apartment in studio]
Andrew Benon - "Farmingtown"
X-Ray Hip - "Bead Off All The Rain"
[Basement Apartment in studio]
Golden - "Mn Living"
The Sunny Era - "Connection Lost"
[Basement Apartment in studio]
May 20, 2007
On the Local Show, the fiesty, furious punk rock of Baby Guts. Chris also played songs from Moon Maan, A Paper Cup Band, Nick Robin, His Mischief, and Patric McGuigan, among others.
Listen
Moon Maan - "Track Chain Yr Soul"
A Paper Cup Band - "Note To Self"
Desdamona - "Don't Listen To The Lyrics"
[Baby Guts - in Studio]
Awesome Snakes - "The Future Of The Snake Industry"
Little Man - "Come Undone"
Patrick Mcguigan - "The L Word"
[Baby Guts - in Studio]
His Mischief - "Shalom Shalom"
Nick Robin - "1000 Years Of Ashes"
[Baby Guts - in Studio]
May 13, 2007
Inside the collective mind of The Electric Arc Radio Show
Chris Roberts traveled to the home of the Electric Arc Radio Show - four writers living together in a little house with a band residing in the attic. "May 6, 2007
Singer/songwriter Ben Weaver joined Chris Roberts and played songs from his brooding, new CD "Paper Sky." Chris Roberts also had songs from the Slats, Captain Yonder, Friendly No One, and Rich Mattson among others.
Listen
The Slats - "Reptillium Rescue
Captain Yonder - "Ode To A Trucker"
[Ben Weaver in Studio]"
The Pushbacks - "World In A Parking Lot
Missing Numbers - "Last Call"
[Ben Weaver in Studio]"
Friendly No One - "In A City Night (1984)
Rich Mattson - "All Over Me"
[Ben Weaver in Studio]
April 29, 2007
St. Paul singer/songwriter Nick Robin channels Neil Young and the Beatles on his new CD, "Living Off the Land." Chris Roberts also had new music from Solid Gold and the Pines, as well as songs from Synchrocyclotron, MC/VL, and Big Red Ball.
Listen
Solid Gold - "Just Like Everyone Else"
MC/VL - "The Guarantee"
The Pines - "Let's Go"
Superhopper - "Friends"
Big Red Ball - "Madame Grey"
Patrick Eckart - "Kelly Green"
Synchrocyclotron - "The Erf Ban Yon"
April 22, 2007
The Local Show featured the powerful vocal stylings and new songs of Joanna James. Joanna has a new CD coming out in 2007 called "Back of My Mind." Host Chris Roberts also spun songs from Brother and Sister, Big Quarters, Grant Hart, The Little Black Books, and many more.
Listen
Brother and Sister - "Show You The Garbage"
Accident Clearinghouse - "That's The Way It Had To Go"
Patric Tanner and the Faraway Men - "Full Auto Shut Off"
Joanna James in Studio"
Big Quarters - "Everyday"
Grant Hart - "Run Run Run To The Centre Pompidou"
Nick Robin - "Skeleton Key"
Joanna James in Studio"
The Little Black Books - "East Hillside Freeze Out"
Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers - "Title Track"
Joanna James in Studio"
April 15, 2007
Chris Roberts was serenaded by the industrial blues of "Missing Numbers.". He also had songs from Poosa, Zebulon Pike, His Mischief, Friendly No One, Akai, plus a golden oldie from The Sorry Muthas.
Listen
Friendly No One - "She Drives A Silver Car"
Akai - "As Legs Get Slower"
His Mischief - "Rock Song Hyperopia"
Missing Numbers in Studio"
Poosa - "Owl's Howl"
Mel Gibson and the Pants - "Spurs Of Steel"
Zebulon Pike - "Behold: The Wizzard's Fountain"
Missing Numbers in Studio"
The Sorry Muthas - "Glad To See You Got Religion"
Carbon Carousel - "Savior Simplex"
April 8, 2007
This week, Christina Schmitt filled in for host Chris Roberts with a special edition dedicated to local garage and surf rock.
Listen
Curtiss A & The Spooks - " Larry Talbot's Disease"
The Cavegurls - " Theme From Cavegurl"
The Trashmen - " Surfin' Bird"
Bad Trip - " 99th Floor"
Michael Yonkers - " Microminiature Love"
Funseekers - " Psycho Daisies"
The Monks - " Complication"
Howlin' Andy Hound - " What's Your Game"
The Short Fuses - " Acceleration Nation"
The Castaways - " Liar, Liar"
The Commandos - " You're Not The First One"
The Litter - " Somebody Help Me"
The Autumn Leaves - " Magic Red Raincoat"
The Dig - " Trains"
The Strike - " Danger, Danger"
The Hypsterz - " Little Girl"
The Electras - " Action Woman"
The Spectors - " Little Country Shack"
CA Quintet - " Cold Spider"
The Retainers - "Kill My Boss"
The Overtones - "Calhoun Surf"
April 1, 2007
Mouthful of Bees talked about the early days at Southwest High School and played songs from its Afternoon Records release "The End." Chris Roberts had songs from Atlas Dusk, Purest Spiritual Pigs, Joanna James, Estate, Dance Band, plus he talk briefly with the organizer of "Voltage: Fashion Amplified" which will take place at First Avenue on April 11, 2007.
Listen
Estate - "Let Her Know"
Patrick Eckart - "Piggy With A Fiddle (Jessy Greene On Fiddle)
Mouthful of Bees in Studio"
Joanna James - "Title Song"
Purest Spiritual Pigs - "Picking Myself Up"
Atlas Dusk - "Middleclass Broke (Featuring Mike Gunther)
Mouthful of Bees in Studio"
The Mood Swings - "Simple Things"
Dance Band - "Best Dance Alliance"
Mouthful of Bees in Studio"
March 25, 2007
Walker Kong played songs from its new CD, "Deliver Us From People." Chris Roberts also featured music from Central Standard, Nick Robin, Ben Weaver, Mike Mictlan, and Sean Na Na among others.
Listen
Ben Weaver - "Plastic Bag"
The New Vintage - "Can't Wait"
Central Standard - "Rhymes With Trees"
Walker Kong in Studio"
Mike Mictlan - "Euthanasia"
Dave Avid - "Not A Moment Too Soon"
A Paper Cup Band - "Ode To Youthful Optimism (Like Jack Keroauc Only Less Drunk)
Walker Kong in Studio"
Nick Robin - "The Fast One"
The Pushbacks - "World Ina Parking Lot"
Sean Na Na - "I Need A Girl"
Walker Kong in Studio"
March 18, 2007
Ice Palace joined Chris Roberts live in Studio M to share its tuneful - yet slightly surreal - indie rock. Chris will also be playing songs from such groups as Roy Hubbs, Fog, Luke's Angels, Aviette, Terry Eason, plus another track from the new Little Man record.
Listen
Modern Radio - (Web site)
Stnnng - " Dubbed Warehousing"
Signal to Trust - " Silver Coast"
The Chambermaids - " 21rst"
Royalty, Etc. Records - (Web site)
Zibra Zibra - "Arcade Catastrophe"
Seymour Saves The World - "Love Song"
Space Camp - "Foundification For Soundification"
Afternoon Records - (Web site)
Mouthful of Bees - "The Now"
We All Have Hooks For Hands - "Hold on Come on"
Haley Bonar - "Captain Captain"
Eclectone Records - (Web site)
Little Man - "Title Song"
Martin Devaney - "The Drought"
Big Ditch Road - "I Am A Diplomat"
March 11, 2007
Ice Palace joined Chris Roberts live in Studio M to share its tuneful - yet slightly surreal - indie rock. Chris will also be playing songs from such groups as Roy Hubbs, Fog, Luke's Angels, Aviette, Terry Eason, plus another track from the new Little Man record.
Fog - "Hitting a Wall"
Aviette - "All Hollowed Out"
Terry Eason - "Karma Bull"
Ice Palace in Studio"
Little Man - "You Love It"
Luke's Angels - "Luke's Theme"
Joe Fahey - "Early Bird"
Ice Palace in Studio"
Roy Hubbs - "Take You Down"
Golden Smog - "5-22-02"
These Modern Socks - "Head over Heels"
Ice Palace in Studio"
March 4, 2007
Minneapolis hip-hop duo MC/VL joined Chris Roberts in Studio M. MC/VL takes you back to the roots of rap with their infectious, old school style. Chris will also had songs from A Night in the Box, Electric Blankets, Fort Wilson Riot, Michael Yonkers and the Blind Shake, plus lots more.
Listen
Rank Strangers - "Khan"
Fitzgerald - " I Can Breathe Underwater"
A Night in the Box - " Blue River"
MC/VL performs in studio"
Electric Blankets - " Mercy Seat (Ultra Vivid Scene)
Ninian Hawick - " Phrase Book Wands"
Jessy Greene - " Blown Sky High"
MC/VL performs in studio"
Fort Wilson Riot - " Songs Of Conscripts"
Amdeide - "Nexus"
Michael Yonkers with The Blind Shake - "Don't Even Try"
MC/VL suggests Baby Guts"
February 25, 2007
Little Man features a potent combination of glam and garage and unveiled songs from its upcoming CD "Soulful Automatic." Chris also spun songs from such groups as Mandrew, Flink, Army Defense, and Story of the Sea among others, with some Bridge Club thrown in for good measure.
Listen
Flink - "The Mule"
Buck Fifty Boys - "The Seven, the Six or the Nine"
Army Defense - "Albania"
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Little Man in Studio"
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Mandrew - "I Can't Write"
Babes In Toyland - "Dust Cake Boy"
Wookiefoot - "Crumpled-up Napkin"
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Little Man in Studio"
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The Deaf - "Get'er Done"
The Jayhawks - "It's up to You"
Story of the Sea - "Bubble Gum"
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Little Man in Studio"
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Little Man suggests Bridge Club"
February 18, 2007
Mike Gunther and his Restless Souls shared some of their hobo style redemption songs and talked about how his Catholic upbringing infiltrates his music. Music from the new Little Man CD, Shotgun Monday, Baby Guts, MC/VL, and the Mad Ripple helped round out the show.
Listen
MC/VL - "Rock The Party Right"
Done Been - "Bustlin'"
Baby Guts - "Staplegun"
Mike Gunther And His Restless Souls"
Pop Wagner - "Bravest Cowboy"
The Mad Ripple - "Fixthebroke (Assisted By DJ ESP Woody Mcbride)
Mike Gunther And His Restless Souls"
Little Man - "Out For Miles"
Shotgun Monday - "Time For A Sandwich"
The Original Mark Edwards - "Prehistoric Visions Of Flying Cars"
Mike Gunther And His Restless Souls recommends Kentucky Gag Order"
February 11, 2007
Chris Roberts was joined by his special guest and basement studio wizard "The Original Mark Edwards" shares songs from his forthcoming CD "The Doom Loop" and discusses his "originality." Chris also featured music from such groups as Basement Apartment, Prof and Rahzwell, Ice Palace, and Shotgun Monday.
Listen
Prof and Rahzwell - " Stay On Course"
Robert McCreddy - " Just In Time"
Basement Apartment - " Flying High"
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The Original Mark Edwards In The Studio"
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Dr. Obsagroms - " Adolescent Bandit Crush"
Ice Palace - " Trampolining"
Shotgun Monday - " Time For A Sandwich"
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The Original Mark Edwards in Studio"
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The Bleeding Hickeys - "Vanguard"
The Short Fuses - " Accleration Nation"
The Soviettes - "Don't Say No"
Awesome Snakes - " These Snakes Get High"
February 4, 2007
The Chambermaids joined Chris Roberts and unleashed their minimal, slicing brand of indie rock live in Studio M. Chris also had music from Mouthful of Bees, Vampire Hands, Storyhill, and a special set of tunes by and for women who are unhappy in their relationships.
Listen
Mouthful of Bees - "Jessica"
The Hang Ups - "Cornerstore"
Mark Stary and the Whiskey Roses - "Roy Clark"
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[The Chambermaids in Studio]
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Vampire Hands - "Invisible Boy"
Zebra Zebra - "I Just Wanna Rock"
Storyhill - "Ballad Of Joe Snowboard"
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[The Chambermaids in Studio]
"Women Who Are Unhappy In Their Relationships" Set"
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Jan - "Ooh Ahhh Baby"
The Violettes - "Full Spectrum"
The Psychedelicates - "Rotten Apple"
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[The Chambermaids in Studio]
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The Chambermaids suggestion: Signal to Trust"
January 28, 2007
St. Louis Park singer/songwriter Dan Israel returned to the Local Show to share some new material and his vast local music knowledge. Chris Roberts also had new music from Trampled by Turtles, The Original Mark Edwards, and Captain Yonder as well as songs from Truth Maze, The Idle Hands, and Betty Drake.
Listen
Trampled by Turtles - " Who's Calling"
Redstart - " These Weary Fingers"
The Idle Hands - " The Fall"
[Dan Israel in Studio]
Truth Maze - " Free Up"
Spaghetti Western String Company - "Granias"
The Original Mark Edwards - "Doom Loop"
[Dan Israel in Studio]
Betty Drake - " A Place To Stay"
Captain Yonder - " The Dog King"
[Dan Israel in Studio]
Dan's local-music choice: St. Paul singer/songwriter Charlie Dush"
January 21, 2007
Best Friends Forever discussed "math rock" theory, tell the story of how Jeremy Ackerman of Walker Kong was their high school puppetry and performance teacher, and play their goofy, brainy brand of rock. Chris also had music from The Deaf, Deep Shag, Walker Kong, The Black Eyed Snakes and Murzik among others.
Listen
The Deaf - "Into the Fire"
Brett and Diane Larson - "Gathering Flowers for the Master's Bouquet"
Deep Shag - "Always a Turn On:"
[Best Friends Forever in Studio]
Walker Kong - "Battleship of Thieves"
Mel Gibson and the Pants - "Reagan's Dead"
[Best Friends Forever in Studio]
The Black-Eyed Snakes - "Chicken-Bone George"
Murzik - "Bluebird"
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January 14, 2007
The infectious, hard driving indie rock of Superhopper rang out from Studio M on the Local Show. Chris Roberts also featured music from a host of other local bands, including Atlas Dusk, Molly Maher, Army Defense, and a group called Purest Spiritual Pigs.
Listen
Army Defense - "Haiti"
Pretty Boy Thorson & The Falling Angels - "You Can't Win (Don't Try)"
Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers - "Soul Of A Man"
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[Superhopper in Studio] "
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Atlas Dusk - "The Depths"
Mike Brady - "The Smallest Of All Birds"
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[Superhopper in Studio] "
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Purest Spiritual Pigs - "M.J.R."
Chariots - "Twister Party Fails To Get Dirty"
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[Superhopper in Studio] "
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January 7, 2007
To celebrate the first Local Show of the new year, Chris Roberts invited "Parts For All Makes" to join him live in studio. Chris also featured music from Signal & Report, Ice Palace, the Buck-Fifty Boys, and Delicious Venom among others.
Listen
Ice Palace - "Bright Leaf Left"
The Mandrakes - " I Go With You"
Josh Aran - " Veni Vidi Vici"
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[Parts for All Makes in Studio]
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Signal & Report - "The Sound of Hope"
Electropolis - " Pink Room"
The Moss Piglets - "Rain"
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Parts for All Makes in Studio"
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Dr. Obsagroms - "The Fruits Of Patience"
The Buck Fifty Boys - "Out Of The Habit"
Delicious Venom - "Evil Steven"
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[Parts for All Makes in Studio]
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