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Jon Solomon

Mar 8, 2023 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Music

With Jon Solomon

For those of you keeping score at home, it is me Jon Solomon, heard every Wednesday night on 103.3 fm WPRB...including this one! Requests? Please email me or chime in through the listener chat, champ.

3.8.23

5:00 PM		The Rub The Death Of Pop Bikini Gospel Happy Squid
5:04 PM		Set Break
5:09 PM		HEARTBEEPS Sick In Your Head N Cum Together Slovenly 2023 Ex-TV Killers.
5:10 PM		Chocolate Syrup We've Got To Get Together (Brotherly Love) Mainstream Disco Funk V/A WeWantSounds 2022 Originally released in 1974.
5:13 PM		Yo La Tengo Sinatra Avenue Drive N This Stupid World Matador 2023
5:20 PM		Pompadour 64 Beat On The Brat PRF Monthly Tribute Series February 2023: Ramones V/A https://prfmonthlytributeseries.bandcamp.com/album...
5:23 PM		Moon Orchids Chasm N Skin/Skein
5:32 PM		UFO Över Lappland Lemmy On the Beach UFO Över Lappland Burnt Toast 2018
5:43 PM		Washer King Insignificant N Improved Means to Deteriorated Ends Exploding In Sound 2023 Out April 28th.
5:46 PM		Set Break
5:56 PM		Blues Lawyer Nowhere To Go N All In Good Time Dark Entries 2023
5:57 PM		Sleaford Mods feat. Florence Shaw Force 10 From Navarone UK GRIM
6:01 PM		Julius Eastman Femenine Femenine (1974) Sub Rosa 2022 "Recorded live on Wednesday, November 6, 1974 at Composers Forum in Albany, The Arts Center on the Campus of the Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, New York."
7:13 PM		Jake McKelvie Heavenly Houseboat Heavenly Houseboat Townes Van Zandt cover. https://jacobcmckelvie.bandcamp.com/track/heavenly...
7:16 PM		Mission of Burma Get Off Good, Not Great / Get Off Sub Pop 2016 METZ song, from a split single with that same band.
7:18 PM		Set Break
7:25 PM		Windsor For The Derby 24:21 Live on WPRB https://secretlycanadian.com/artist/windsor-for-th...
7:49 PM		Set Break
7:52 PM		Ex Press Mystery Itchy To Move - EP 2021
7:54 PM		Bathroom Plants Through Frigid Winds a Warmth Beckons Have Yourself A Merry Vapor Christmas V/A

Chat is archived.

Hello! Hello! Hello!

"too chilly outside today" Greetings!

Pup!

I have barely left the house today, save for going to get a LEGO set someone nearby was giving away...

Hey tuned in just in time!

Love turning on the radio and hearing that

A giveaway lego set is a good motivation

Oh no. R.I.P. Spot :-(

Met Spot in the 1990s. Very unassuming guy. Once you start noticing his name on records, you see it everywhere.

Thank you all for being here!

hallo fellow kids

Joshua!

Hey Jon, hey chat!

i'm chair dancing, but my back is mad at me so dancing in slomo

Brian!

Everyone else who is already here!

Spot production discography here is something else - https://www.discogs.com/artist/260821-Spot?type=Credits&subtype=Production&filter_anv=0

Man, talk about leaving a sonic footprint for the world

Pup, not 100% sure all the pieces are there (one bag is open, the rest are sealed) but I think the kid is going to be psyched with my score.

You also have the option to melt down all of the plastic into a mold that makes one giant, lego piece

A lego trophy, of sorts

Pup, I played something last week (or the week prior) that I discovered 100% because of the cover art that I saw in a Bandcamp email summarizing people I follow's purchases. It was one of yours. Thank you.

That could have been worded much better but it was Alhaji Waziri Oshomah either way.

what a perfect album opener SAD is.

Bandcamp doing the work for me in part, smart marketers they've got over there! I love those releases, glad it got to you

@Bandcamp can you hear me? Hire me!

Guess me tagging bandcamp in here is like a bug banging on the inner wall of a jar... alas

I see Spot produced this record: Raszebrae – Cheap Happiness Or Lofty Suffering. That is one of my favorite records from the 80s.

I don't know that one, Rob. Sounds like I should familiarize.

Best Yo La Tengo album since...?

If you've never seen the movie Heartbeeps by the way, it is even worse than I ever imagined. Spent a fair bit of time tracking it down pre-YouTube when I was trying to rent all sorts of Andy Kaufman VHS tapes and wow.

Heard it was bad but it makes The Star Wars Holiday Special look like 2001 by comparison.

BANDCAMP HIRE DJ PUP CHALLENGE

You should! And I need to get my turntable hooked up so that I can listen to the whole thing and not just some songs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH_bt4ZkmOM

Loving the new Tengo lp!

i think best since Fade, but i also have a soft spot for Riot...

Oh yeah oh.

I hope everyone had a nice week since we were last in the chat.

I have had at least one cheeseburger since last Wednesday, so I can chalk that up to a win

"Kaufman felt the movie was so bad that he personally apologized for it on Late Night with David Letterman, and, as a joke, promised to refund the money of everyone who paid to see it. Letterman's response was that if Kaufman wanted to issue such a refund, he'd "better have change for a 20 (dollar bill).""

I had some good middle eastern food over the weekend, went to an exciting college basketball game with the kid, went for a 4.5 mile run, watched 2/3 of Lawrence of Arabia (that we still need to finish).

More movies should have a built-in intermission.

Also, our dryer broke.

Any of you a dryer salesperson?

Yeah, that's what I suspected.

Bummer about your dryer, Jon. We did some birding on Sunday morning, seeing a hunting Peregrine Falcon fairly close, then stopping at a local market to snag a delicious lunch.

Lovely, Rob!

I recently had some good luck finding a washer/dryer at a scratch and dent appliance place... brand new unit, good discount!

That is a good tip. Thing is going in the basement, aesthetics not super important.

Good luck with it!

Thank you. We're down 1.5 cars and one dryer, but we will rally!

Hello Jon and Keeping Scorers. That PRF Monthly Tribute Series is a good rabbit hole. I wasn't familiar with that! Great start to the show!

Lemmy Ted A Dishin.

Richard, there's too much good stuff there. I usually don't know where to start. Did listen to all 70 Neil Young covers for The Night Is Young but I doubt I'll get through all the Ramones tributes. Thankfully a listener recommended that specific track to me...

There are a few artists (including one in the chat tonight) who I certain listen to each cover they contribute (when they contribute).

But it is a lot!

Next mic break I will list the three Most Dangerous Games. Will "hunting man" come in at #1? Wait and see!

Jon - i was really hoping to cover Howling at the Moon, especially after you played it last week. it's one of emily's favorite Ramones songs. alas, i ran out of time

"Peg" as we called it.... You need a tree swing. Hopefully installed on a tree over a creek with craggy, rooted banks below. Swing out with one of these in hand: lock blade knife scored at flea market, or screwdriver, sharp stick etc. Lean down one handed OR bonus, no handed upside downish and plant the object in the dirt of the bank of creek. Next person has to swing out, grab same object, swing back and stretch to place it further away or in a more challenging spot... rinse repeat...

Thinking, are there any Tony Clifton related bands now... and... search delivers: "Tony Clifton is a three headed Garage Rock'n Roll band from Velsen, The Netherlands."

Oh crap, thanks for the reminder, Rob! 😂

forgot my laundry

Biker Doctor opening up for Blues Lawyer.

Brian, a trio where all three members dress like Tony Clifton seems like it probably exists already.

Do I need to start issuing on-air laundry reminders?

Love this pairing. Amyl, Billy Nomates and now this!

Yes, Jon. You can borrow my dryer when I'm done :)

Thanks, Richard. Thankfully we have a closer option.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entr%27acte

Sunset in Dublin area of Bucks, Co is bee you tee full!

My wife just got her set of singing bowls from Nepal !!! Unboxing now!

It'll be a setting sun an hour later very soon.

Hope she will play along, Brian.

Hey folks - sorry, I'm late

Randy, no need to be sorry. Welcome!

Jon... we set them up on the cabinet right when this started and started playing them... perfect accompinament!

Incredible.

A bit of housekeeping I didn't mention on-air yet. I'm away next week but before you burst into tears please know that Dana K. will be filling in.

Solid good hands to be in there w. that sub.

Jon - with DST, those of us on Dawn Patrol will be running before sunrise for a little bit

I was delighted she could do it and I'll be listening.

My cells are all aligned now... 7 bowls and 2 speakers worth.... vibrations resonating throughout the house...

And I think Dana K is filling in for Dan Ruccia Monday too!

Randy, I got into the Broad Street Run this year so I've been back at it more recently. 4.5 miles on Sunday went mostly well and I've got a new head cover that I like tons more than what I'd been running with.

The 7 beautiful embroidered "donut" rests for the bowls are just icing under the cakes. Like a Nepalese version of the colored Fisher Price ring toss toy. Beauty little cushions they are

Brian, perfect description. If you stack them do they turn into the Fisher Price Little People dog though?

We have one of these in our home - https://www.ebay.com/itm/174415409020?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=174415409020&targetid=1263104805286&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9003957&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263104805286&abcId=9300678&merchantid=114608592&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgaGgBhC8ARIsAAAyLfH1CFvyRzi0HvnVftvYAFoLoghJLU3cEuwiA1pHefv4Yj7gHsjfBC0aAlulEALw_wcB

Sorry for the bonkers long URL...

(URL is shorter than this piece, to be fair.)

Reheated homemade black bean soup with added white rice and shredded chicken is on deck....

Excellent. Zero idea what dinner will be. Waiting on a "heat up a pot of water" text now that tonight's piano lesson is PPD.

So I'll bliss out to this in the interim.

Soothing and yet building in intensity. Great evening mood. Good cooking accompaniment

Read this the other day on the Sleaford Mods: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/mar/05/sleaford-mods-uk-grim-crazy-golf-interview-jason-williamson-andrew-fearn

Bookmarked for later. Thanks, Brian.

Thought this was interesting re: what we're all listening to:

"Eastman's score...is only five pages of manuscript, and the entire work is based around one melodic building block, a two-note theme in the vibraphone that emerges from a forest of bells."

I can't find it quickly but I saw a Little Tykes hearse on IG the other day

Found it!

https://www.creativebloq.com/news/dark-toys

I'm WAY behind on chat

YEP!!! Your Google Fu is superior

Unless we follow the same people, which IS the way

I did a quick image search which sent me on my way.

Didja have to say "send me on my way?"

I did not!

Now I have Ice Age loops in my head

Apologies.

It happens; these things are what make me good at Jeopardy!

The lemur in "Ice Age" was also the "Clown" in Spawn

He was also a Super Mario Brother.

Merry Woosa Wonder Women day!

Good evening, Ossy.

And sous-chef of the food-truck in "Chef"

His credits list is long, varied and at times perplexing.

I watched a TV show recently where a DJ used a pre-recorded segment as cover for a crime they committed so I'm trying to post in the chat regularly so you don't think I'm up to anything!

greetings from the airport

Did this piece start before you departed for the airport?

I hope you get some good writing done on the plane.

So many beautiful songs hearing lately, like Summer Anika Connection and Rosasolis!

Haha no I left for the airport pretty soon after my show and got dinner along the way, so I was already en route

Thanks! For once I submitted an abstract based on writing I already had on hand, I just have to trim it down a bit further and tweak it to presentation style

So no stress express

Excellent. What was dinner?

lol mcdonalds

I only really allow myself mcdonalds or other similarly terrible fast food when flying

We're loving the Julius Eastman track

Rob, me too. I had it in my "play folder" for many months but somehow tonight was the right night.

No shame, Ahab.

There was a Newark Airport burrito spot I thought was legitimately good.

Great show today @CaptainAhab - it's funny when someone is reading in a foreign language then "vampire" pops out - clear as the moon

Sublime Jon. Thanks for playing this. Made our evening

I have a "State of the Arts" episode on my DVD about Newark Airport

I remember an Arshile Gorky exhibit about it, too

haha thanks Randy!

This last hour has been one of the most transcendent ones I've experienced lately..

His WPA work

speaking of vampires, I recently started watching what we do in the shadows (the tv show, but the original film is great too)

It's wonderful, highly recommend

Sean, that is kind of you to say.

A friend worked on season one of that show. I could totally hear a joke or two in his voice.

oy I spy a UFÖ over lappland track!

or rather, över

Oy indeed. Lemmy Ön The Beach!

David Byrne - Vampire Hunter

Future long form ideas Phila local - ish gong and other music instrument maker the late great Harry Bertoia. Beautiful vibrations. He made these sound sculpture instruments, floor chimes. Long metal rods in a flower like shape that ring ave buzz and wave around etc

https://medium.com/@abbyorwhatever/every-talking-heads-song-was-about-vampires-50-lyrics-that-definitively-prove-that-david-byrne-620b330f6a98

Ooh. I'll investigate, Brian.

This Ain't No Party (the party from Blade III), This Ain't No Disco (the disco from Blade).

Ahab, I have a similar thing to your fast food -> airport but it is a certain snack I only eat while on long drives. It is not a home / sitting still snack. Ideally enjoyed on the PA Turnpike.

Snyder's of Hanover Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzel Pieces, baby.

oh man

those are sooo good but sooo bad haha

perfect example

Oh man those things are dangerous but delicious

Wish I had some now, truth be told.

Ah the smelly honey mustard and onion pretzels, my one female friend eats, lol

But if I had some I'd have to be driving and I'm clearly on the radio.

I dunno about snacks that are so tasty but your have to brush your teeth immediately afterwards #maybe_just _me

I went to Boston the weekend before last, drove straight to a party in NJ, got there at 9 and had to manufacture a dinner from assorted snacks. It was impossible to find the right sweet / salty balance.

This meant I ate a dinner of white chocolate pretzels, almonds and olives.

All the important food groups

Ew, Boston - so sorry

Not my finest culinary moment but I was so hungry and did not know that a room full of teens would keep playing a dancing video game for that many additional hours!

Oooh I love those Snyder's HMAO pieces. But yeah, best saved for a rare indulgence!

KANETAKIT.

I overslept dammit I missed most of the music

Hi @Jon Solomon can you please let me more about he TVZ tribute show you mentioned - did u say it was Worcester?

Hey, TAndy!

Evenin!

Gautham, give me one second and I'll find. The first try at a show got snowed out.

Ok, looks like it hasn't been rescheduled yet but I'd follow Jake McKelvie (link to his Bandcamp in the playlist) for news. You can snag his cover there too!

Hope that helps.

https://jacobcmckelvie.bandcamp.com/track/heavenly-houseboat

Dan from WFTD seems to have put some of his band's releases on his own Bandcamp.

https://danmatz.bandcamp.com/album/begin-as-you-mean-to-go-on

Not clear if he's in Philadelphia or Texas these days.

We enjoyed the show, Jon. Enjoy your vacation and see you on the flip side!

Great show, Jon! Thanks!

Thanks for the tunes! Enjoy your week off

safe travels, Capn

Like the rec league at the Y, everybody travels!

Hi and by Jon! Was tuned in in and out hadn't time to check in sooner, enjoy your Trip.

Always terrific to know I'm going away with a good show in the rear view.

Thank you Jon

Ambrose!

You're all so welcome. Was fun.

I've heard mention of Windsor for the Derby a bunch over the years but never got a chance to listen. That set sounded quite nice and I'm interested to investigate further.

That's got to feel good indeed.

I can't quite give a great tip on where to start, very consistent band.

Great show tonight! Thanks for the tunes and tales

Thanks, Pup. You on tomorrow?

If so, looking forward to catching your show en route to The Barge.

Nice closing sounds, feels like Nintendo 64 sounds!

This was one of those "not Christmas-y enough for Christmas" finds I knew I'd play at some point...

BAM MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Easter?

BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM

(also bam)

Indeed I am! 10am tomorrow morn 😉

Excellent. Mike is up next!

Looking forward to it, DJ Pup!