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From The Basement #23

9/8/2018

Managed to complete episode 23 before heading back to the hospital for round 5. Plenty of new stuff including Paul McCartney, Spiritualized, Hozier (with Mavis Staples), Murder By Death, more from Alejandro Escovedo and Crack The Sky's new releases, Saintseneca, J. Mascis, Madeleine Peyroux, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Jill Sobule and John Hiatt. From the catalog you'll hear some solo Beatles, MJQ, The Mats, Massive Attack, the late great John Martyn, Tin Huey, Timbuk 3, Ultra Vivid Scene Bowie, Tommy James, Mitch Easter covering Todd and much more. Episode 23 is dedicated to Donnie Baseball, the great Don Mattingly and to all of you that take the time to listen. Thanks so much for all othe love and we'll get together soon for #24.

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From The Basement #22

9/4/2018

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Finally! Episode #22 takes place on Labor Day after a needed break for recovery. Of course it's posted the day after Labor Day because that's the way my life has gone over this very long Summer. All is well and the end is in sight and my new release bin is overflowing. Listen for new things from Chris Stamey, Jonathan Wilson, Death Cab For Cutie, Kurt Vile, Cat Power, Amy Helm, Mark Erelli, BC Camplight, Bird Streets, Paul Simon, Big Red Machine, Amos Lee, Crack The Sky and what could be Alejandro Escovedo's best ever work. We also spend some of the 3 and half hours with the 50th Anniversary deluxe edition of "Music From Big Pink" and start saying goodbye to Summer and hello to September with Big Star, Blinker The Star and The Strawbs, to name but a few. Last but certainly not least the great Aretha Franklin is remembered as best as the DMCA will allow. Thanks again for all your wonderful healthy wishes and for listening.

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From The Basement #21

8/4/2018

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Episode #21 is sorta special as I recorded it while undergoing chemo treatment #3 of 6 at Howard County General Hospital, 4th Floor South Oncology Wing during my 5 day stay. Very special people work on this floor and they have made this ordeal as pleasant as possible. New tunes from Elvis Costello (also battling the Big C) and a 21 year in the making solo outing from one of my faves, Peter Holsapple called "Game Day" that truly resonates. Lots of "comfort food" and some stuff directly inspired by what my body is going through. Halfway home and feeling strong. Thanks to all for listening and the love.

Recording in the hospital

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From The Basement #20

7/26/2018

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A mini-tribute to pals Jimmer Podrasky and Syd Straw, including their brilliant new EP is just one highlight of this episode. You will hear new singles from Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and Steve Forbert, as well as tracks from a just released Forbert Tribute album, a new Bowie single, a sample of Cowboy Junkies riveting new album and a pair pf previously unreleased gems, a Dead classic from the 50th anniversary issue of Anthem Of The Sun and The Allman Brothers recorded at the Fillmore East by Owsley "Mouse" Stanley! And that's not including new music from Shemekia Copeland, John Grant and my Jersey pals, The Weeklings.

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From The Basement #19

7/20/2018

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The series continues with #19, containing a tribute to an old friend and mentor and a musical remembrance to a cousin that has left us way too soon. This episode could be called comfort food as it is filled with sounds that are helping me heal like Morphine, Hendrix, Miles and more. A reissue from The Supremes, something new from Lera Lynn and a bit of the Python for giggles.

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From The Basement Episode 18

7/6/2018

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Only Alice could start episode 18 but there's plenty of new things in here as well from Jim James, The Essex Green, Dawes, Jeff Whalen, Jeffrey Foucault and more. Rare live material from The War On Drugs, Stevie Wonder, Taj Mahal and Wilco, a tribute to my new lack of "Hair" and newly released rarities from Graham Nash and guitar master Dennis Coffey. We class the joint up with Sinatra, Jobim, Miles and Brother Ray, and offer up a master class in Soul with the late Donny Hathaway.

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From The Basement Episode 17

6/16/2018

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17 is a magic number this week as we explore different sounds with the same number as the latest episode. We'll also unearth a long lost and never released John Coltrane Quartet recording, as well as previously unreleased live material from Derek & The Dominoes and Traffic. The new bin is overflowing with Death Cab For Cutie, Fantastic Negrito, Low, Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur, Spiritualized and M. Ward to name a few... and new stuff from living legends Buddy Guy (with Mick, Keith and Jeff Beck), John Fogerty and new single from Nick Lowe. Plus a whole bunch more. Thanks to all for the wonderful get well wishes. I most definitely feel the love and thank you with all my heart.

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From The Basement Episode 16

6/8/2018

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New music including Fantastic Negrito, Neko Case, Ry Cooder, Marcus Miller with Trombone Shorty, Wussy, Matthew Sweet, Amos Lee, Leeds, Ryley Walker, Kamasi Washington, Ray Lamontagne and fab new duo Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur can be found at the center of this episode. Even adding in the return of Parlament, Weezer paying tribute to Toto, the Springsteen archive release I've been hoping for, a musical dissertation on "Groovin'" and alternate takes from The Clash and Morphine still only cover about half the nuggets lovingly hand mixed just for you this time around.

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From The Basement Episode 15 Memorial Day

5/28/2018

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It's been sort of a nightmare Memorial Day this year in my world but I remain determined to continue this series and move forward as music is always the best medicine. This episode finds a few Memorial Day tunes, more from the brilliant new album by The Summer Kills with Matthew Ryan, new nuggets from Damien Jurado, Arctic Monkeys, Gaz Coombs, Birds of Chicago, Frank Turner, Brian Eno with Kevin Shields and the always brilliant eels. Also a medical report from the great Warren Zevon, Spirit and Love reissues, classic Stevie Wonder, Todd Rundgren and John Coltrane, a timely slice of instrumental magic from Percy Faith and a whole bunch more.

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From The Basement Episode 14

5/6/2018

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Almost didn't get to Episode 14 this week but managed to finish. An absolute brilliant new song from Will Hoge is a must hear, and you will get other new things from the lovely Judith Owen, MAtthew Sweet, Elvis Costello (covering Squeeze), Courtney Barnett's new single, Leon Bridges, Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog and The Burned. Some proggy things including a brand new remix of the late Chris Squires first solo record, live Lou Reed and Bowie, ultra rare Beach Boys and a ton of wisdom from Gil Scott-Heron.

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