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Both have beaches, sure, but which place has better music? (Soundcheck: Tuesday, 18 August 2009)
The Garden state has been the home of Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Yo La Tengo and Patti Smith . Long Island is the cradle of Public Enemy, The Ramones, Billy Joel and Pat Benatar. Both the Island and the Garden State have beaches, but which place harbors better musicians? We debate NJ vs. LI in today's Soundcheck Smackdown. Representing New Jersey is Pseu Braun , a music host at WFMU in Jersey City; and Glenn Gamboa , pop music writer for Newsday, defends The Island. Weigh in : Long Island or New Jersey? View original source »
Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar's Ode to Jack Kerouac (Soundcheck: Thursday, 29 October 2009)
Two big names in alternative music are joining forces to pay tribute to Jack Kerouac, the godfather of alternative fiction. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Jay Farrar of Son Volt join us to talk about and perform songs from their soundtrack for the new documentary, One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur looking at Kerouac's life post- On the Road . View original source »
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Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar's Ode to Jack Kerouac (Soundcheck: Thursday, 29 October 2009)
Two big names in alternative music are joining forces to pay tribute to Jack Kerouac, the godfather of alternative fiction. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Jay Farrar of Son Volt join us to talk about and perform songs from their soundtrack for the new documentary, One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur looking at Kerouac's life post- On the Road . View original source »
“…spend an average day for our our in this documentary along with Patti Smith and Sam Shepard. Tom Waits the poet Laurence sperling -- And many many others. …”
Brooklyn Book Festival (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 11 September 2009)
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Johnnie Temple, Chair of the Brooklyn Literary Council, stop by to talk about this year’s Brooklyn Book Festival. The festival takes place Sunday, September 13th, 10:00-6:00 pm, at Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza, 209 Joralemon Street. More information and a full schedule of events is available here. View original source »
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Country Music's African Roots (Soundcheck: Tuesday, 21 July 2009)
The newly formed trio of Foday Musa Suso , Tony Trischka and Joel Harrison gathers together one of the most important griots from West Africa on kora, a banjo virtuoso turned Appalachia aficionado, and a guitarist/composer known for arranging classic country songs to jazz. They play live. View original source »
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Country Music's African Roots (Soundcheck: Tuesday, 21 July 2009)
The newly formed trio of Foday Musa Suso , Tony Trischka and Joel Harrison gathers together one of the most important griots from West Africa on kora, a banjo virtuoso turned Appalachia aficionado, and a guitarist/composer known for arranging classic country songs to jazz. They play live. View original source »
“…on the show many girls dream of being the next -- gender Patti Smith but knowing where to start can be difficult. On sound check will offer a how to guides for young girls were starting …”
NJ Hall of Fame 2008 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 02 February 2009)
This year's crop of inductees to the New Jersey Hall of fame were announced this morning. Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman of Weird New Jersey , who are also on the voting panel, discuss the picks. Who do you want in the New Jersey Hall of Fame? Comment below! View original source »
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Seven Sins: Wrath (Soundcheck: Friday, 13 March 2009)
As part of our weekly series "Seven Sins: The Deadly Medley," we look at how wrath is manifested in music and lyrics. Washington Post pop music critic J. Freedom du Lac and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang (creator of such sinful-sounding works like "Cheating, Lying, Stealing") join us to show how a variety of genres express anger. Plus, we take your calls and comments. Soundcheck blog : John Schaefer gets a little angry List: David Lang's deadly medley List: Josh du Lac's deadly medley View original source »
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NJ Hall of Fame: Your Picks (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 06 May 2008)
This week saw the first inductees into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. We are joined by Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran of Weird New Jersey . We also want to hear from you about your picks for New Jersey's favorite sons and daughters. View original source »
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Charles Strouse: Put on a Happy Face (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 31 July 2008)
Charles Strouse , one of the most successful composers in Broadway history, gave us the music for hits like “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Annie,” and “Applause.” He gives us an insider’s view of Broadway, Hollywood, and beyond in his new memoir, Put on a Happy Face . View original source »
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