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Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 15 – Deep Tracks and Some Hits

Balcony Radio — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 22:39:26 -0500

It’s time once again to check in with the biggest band in the world . . . here’s episode 15 of Have the Rolling Stones Killed, our testament to the longest career in rock and roll. From their original wax cylinder recordings to the implant that’s going in your head one day, the Rolling Stones […]

Gimme Back My Song Ep 15: International Interpretations

Balcony Radio — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 22:24:30 -0500

There is no difference between a cover version done in English or in a foreign language. Interpretation is everything. For episode 15 of our gathering of great cover versions Gimme Back My Song, we get our passports in order and hop a metaphorical airplane to the far reaches of the globe for some faithful international […]

101 Series Lesson 140 – The Best(?!) of 2010-2019

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 22:48:07 -0500

Another decade has come and gone and . . . it was definitely 10 years. Wow! While rock may be dead, hip hop messed up on opioids, country bro-ified and pop Beiber-ized . . . we still managed to find good music from the 2010s to share. Here it is, the Best of the Decade […]

From The Board Ep 15

Balcony Radio — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:47:49 -0500

Live music is maybe the second greatest invention after fire. Debate us! In episode 15 of From the Board, our live music programme, we dig through a couple dozen of the best performances caught on eyeballs. The amps are plugged in, the bassist is wasted and your theatre seat is too small . . . […]

BalconyRadio Presents The Best of 2019

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 21:26:12 -0500

Another year has come and gone. 2019 was . . . something? Despite the last 365 days being glaringly blah, we still managed to find some amazing music to share with you. Pull up to the headphones and check out the best Country, R&B, hip hop and sorta rock spewed in 2019. Check it out!

103rd Annual Holiday Music Spectacular

Balcony Radio — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:25:51 -0500

Time to gather ’round the old internet machine for the best holiday music of the season. Join your friends at BalconyRadio.com as we spin the best tunes about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Solstice we could find. All the stockings are stuffed and all the bases are covered! We got something for anyone who might be […]

Found Gems Ep 15

Balcony Radio — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 22:01:51 -0500

When you buy the ticket you take the ride . . . to the concert where you park, go through security, find your seat, pull your snuck in paraphernalia out from your sock, and enjoy 90 minutes to 4 hours (if you’re seeing Springsteen) of live music. Balcony Radio has decided to save you the […]

Embryonic Ep 15

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:30:41 -0500

Songs are great . . . but they are also w-o-r-k. Balcony Radio realizes this and has put together a little show called Embryonic to celebrate early versions and demos of songs by artists you know by heart. In episode 15, we flip through the notebooks of two dozen artists and pick out their best […]

101 Series Lesson 139 – Thanksgiving For The Family

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:43:26 -0500

If there’s one thing to be thankful for, it is music. And food. So, two things to be thankful for. Join us as we celebrate the two with an entire show dedicated to T-Day. Tune out the family and the Lions losing on television, put on the airpods and let Balcony Radio soundtrack every course, […]

101 Series Lesson 138 – Oscar Winning Songs

Balcony Radio — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 17:43:01 -0500

They don’t always give out awards for best songs . . . until they do. Every year. At the Oscars. In Lesson 137 of the 101 Series we play the best tunes from the movies. Some of your all-time favorites have won the Oscar for Best Song, we’ll be spinning a couple dozen of them. […]

Dusty Gems Ep 15: The 80s

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 21:15:17 -0500

Talent is only part of the fame equation. Unfortunately, fame is some fuzzy math . . . Not everyone who writes a great song writes a hit song. In episode 15 of Dusty Gems, we shine a miner’s light on the best tracks of 80s singers and songwriters forgotten by time. Cover your eyes to […]

101 Series Lesson 137 – Rod Stewart

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 12:21:26 -0500

Scotland . . . land of haggis, men in mid-thigh skirts (kilts) who will kick your ass, and golf. It’s given us those terrible things, but it’s also given us one Rod the Mod Bod of Nailing Blondes Stewart. In Lesson 137 of the 101 Series, we get some plaid soul with one of the […]

Deez Rhymes Ep 15 – DefJam Records

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 18:26:54 -0400

Once in a while a start up company invented by two people in a nondescript place take over the world: Apple . . . Balcony Radio . . . Def Jam Records. In episode 15 of our hip-hop experiment Deez Rhymes, we curate the best tracks from 30+ years of Def Jam. From the dorm […]

Blue Highway Ep 15 – 70s Country Icons

Balcony Radio — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:42:05 -0400

Brush the cocaine out of your sequined suit, it’s time to celebrate the best country music of the 70s. Balcony Radio is here with episode 15 of Blue Highway, our testament to the dusty avenues and dirt roads of Americana. This time out, we spin the best music of the decade that gave country music […]

101 Series Lesson 136 – ACDC Asskicking!

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 22:28:30 -0400

In the mid-Neolithic Era, the Young family learned three chords and have spent millennia perfecting them. And humanity is all the better because of it. In Lesson 136 of the 101 Series, we spin the crunchiest vege-rock Australia has ever chundered. AC/DC is plugged in and electrified. Grab some lightning and hold on.

Labor Day 2019 – Songs About Work

Balcony Radio — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 23:41:04 -0400

Gather ’round all working people, it’s time to clock out for a well earned three day weekend. Let Balcony Radio soundtrack your days off with our Annual Labor Day Show. In this episode, we spin two dozen of the best rock, pop, country and soul songs about w-o-r-k. Stick it to The Man and play […]

X-Chromosome Ep 14 – New Wave and Punk Chix

Balcony Radio — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 23:06:02 -0400

When times are tough and everything seems to be heading straight to Hell it usually means some MAN is in charge. The only way to get things done right is to let the ladies step up and hold court. For Ep 14 of our women's showcase, X-Chromosome, we welcome two dozen rockin' chix from Punk and New Wave to show us how its all done. The guitars are screaming and the amps are at full power. Please stay back from the stage, you can't handle this.

Time For Bob Ep 14 – Deep Stuff

Balcony Radio — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 18:28:30 -0400

Bob Dylan has released 8,000,000 records over the last two hundred years. There’s so much music. Dare we say . . . too much music. Balcony Radio can only do our duty and pay respect to The Bob himself. It’s episode 14 of Time For Bob. Join us as we…

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 14 – Hippiez in Luv

Balcony Radio — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:46:57 -0400

Balcony Radio is down with free love, man. And woman. And everyone in between. In episode 14 of This Pill Makes You Small, we spin all the hippiest love songs we could find. In the Summer of Love you didn't just lie in the tall grass, you roll around in it. Join us for two dozen tunes destined to soundtrack a session of knockin' Birkenstocks.

The FreeSpace Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 23:16:31 -0400

Hello travelers, your ears are in good hands. It’s time for The FreeSpace, our testament to the fargone days of an ancient curiosity known as the radio deejay picking his/her own music. A small 105 min batch of the best rock, pop, and soul have been hand-picked for your studio-to-ears experience. This episode pairs well with office work, daily commutes or just livin’ life.

101 Series Lesson 135 – Skinhead Punk

Balcony Radio — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:20:54 -0400

Oh, no. The rudeboys and the skinheads are in the house. You know what that means: Balcony Radio has gone Two Tone. It’s ska time on Lesson 135 of the 101 Series. Join us as we feature the best of Skinhead Reggae from the isle of Jamaica and the Isle…

Swingtime Ep 14 – “Live” Hepcats and Hepkittens

Balcony Radio — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 11:38:07 -0400

Alright, cats and kittens, time to plunk down your $1.25 for tickets to the best show of your young lives. Prepare to have your socks, shoes, stockings knocked off by your flipped wig. For episode 14 of Swingtime we've got two dozen of the jazziest Big Band-era crooners this side of the Western Front doin' it 'live' on the bandstand. You know what that means: time to swing.

Soulville Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 21:09:44 -0400

Time to get a little rhythm in your blues or a little blues in your rhythm. It’s episode #114 of Soulville, our testament to the music of Stax, Atlantic, Motown and the coolest places in between. We’ve got 90 minutes of the silkiest crooners, sweaty belters, pop and lockers and…

101 Series Lesson 134 – Detroit Music

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 21:05:01 -0400

For a while there, Detroit was the center of the universe. They made the cars and they made the best music for playing in cars in Detroit. In Lesson 134 of the 101 Series, we pay special homage to the Mecca of r & b, soul,

Songs From The Yard Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:13 -0400

Time to get on the train skaville, the real emerald isle — Jamaica. In episode 14 of Songs From the Yard, we spin twenty-two of the haziest jams the island could roll up and smoke. The soundtrack to the perfect afternoon of de-stressification has been located. Get comfortable. Stay hydrated.

Sock Rockin’ Beats Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Sun, 19 May 2019 20:59:58 -0400

When somebody says “It’s time to rock” there should be the distinct understanding that walls will crumbled, faces will melt and the surrounding environment will become filled with screams. For episode 14 of Sock Rockin’ Beats we throw down the gauntlet and play music that will destroy the house, shatter…

101 Series Lesson 133 – Songs About “The Famous”

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 May 2019 22:34:15 -0400

It's very easy these days to join up with or invent your own cult. There are cults that are based on religion, politics, business, sports, cities and revolution. For lesson 133 of the 101 Series we focus on the Cult of Personality as we listen to songs...

Long Song Silver Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 20:36:53 -0400

Sometimes, you know, man, sometimes you record an epic, man. You got so many emotions, a three minute pop song doesn't have the time or brainpower to compute these feelings. I need an orchestra, three Tibetan spiritual advisors,

I Remember That! Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 22:38:17 -0400

Alrighty, guys, gals & pals, it's time to switch that radio dial over to Balcony Radio. This week we've got the sweetest sounds that flipped your grandparent's wigs. Kick off your loafers and hop on your socks to I Remember That Ep. 14,

High Tea w/ The Beatles Ep 14 – The White Album Demos etal.

Balcony Radio — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:12:24 -0400

1968 was interesting time in Beatlemania. After breaking popular culture with Sgt. Pepper, they had to do something . . . So, they chose to fuck off to India and write 8 million songs in a month. In episode 14 of High Tea with the Beatles,

101 Series Lesson 132 – Teen Idols

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 21:00:24 -0400

Back in the 50s and 60s, everyone (especially teenage girls) looked forward to the Saturday night sock hop. It's where you could meet your local DJ, drink bad punch, makeout under the bleachers in the gym and listen to your favorite star lip-sync to th...

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 14 – Stones in the 80s

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 17:25:58 -0500

A lot of things happened in the 80s. Pants got tighter. Hair got sturdier. The music got synth-ier. Unfortunately, all of these things happened to the Rolling Stones. In episode 14 of Have the Rolling Stones Killed,

101 Series Lesson 131 – Bands From Philly

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:10:14 -0500

Philadelphia is famous for a few things: a shitty bell, a fictional fighter, the worst sports fans on earth, heart-attack inducing cuisine . . . oh, and some of the best goddamn music produced in America. In Lesson 131 of the 101 Series,

Gimme Back My Song Ep 14 – Pop Favourites

Balcony Radio — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:06:22 -0500

Once you write a song, it doesn't belong to you anymore. The Universe takes ownership. Sorry. On the bright side, The Universe lends songs out freely. And, you know what, some cover songs are freakin' great. In this, episode 14 of Gimme Back My Song,

101 Series Lesson 130 – Stand-Up Room Only, Vol. 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 14:27:43 -0500

At Balcony Radio there is one thing you can say for certain: we remember laughter. One of the greatest inventions of the 20th century was the comedy album. For Lesson 130 of the 101 Series we put away the guitars and drums and pic up the water bottle a...

From The Board Ep 14 – “Live” in the 90s

Balcony Radio — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:06:31 -0500

You bought the ticket. You paid for the surcharge. But then you remembered that it's better to stay home. In Episode 14 of From the Board, our testament to the 'live' album, we save you the cost of parking and bring the music to you.

Found Gems Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:15:10 -0500

Every star has hits, but they also miss. A lot. You have to fill the album out--and you're not going to write a dozen bangers, no matter who you are. In our show Found Gems episode 13, we pay tribute to the best obscurities in your favorite artists' pl...

Embryonic Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:18:08 -0500

It's time to go back to before the egg. When a great idea is just a spark in the back of someone's mind. We can't answer the "which came first" question but we can listen to about 2 dozen sparks to find an answer. For episode 14 of Embryonic,

BalconyRadio Christmas Party 2018

Balcony Radio — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:00:04 -0500

The bells are ringing . . . but you know what, the drums are pounding, the bass is thumping, and the guitar is twanging. That means it is time for your favorite thing: the 103rd Annual Balcony Radio Christmas Music Extravaganza.

101Series Lesson 129 – The Best Music of 2018

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:27:02 -0500

"Fill the mead cup, drain the barrel, fa la la lala, lala la la...". Another year has come and gone. What did 2018 bring? Let's see . . . Movies kinda sucked. News sucked. Weather sucked. Network tv suuuuucked. Books weren't that great. But,

Dusty Gems Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:39:11 -0500

Well, its that time again . . . we're thumbing our ears down some of the more unknown highways and biways of music. Join us for episode 14 of Dusty Gems, our tribute to music makers who weren't exactly world shakers.

101 Series Lesson 128 – Punks on Cows!

Balcony Radio — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 15:56:33 -0500

In the liner notes to the Anthology of American Folk Music, Greil Marcus wrote that the country and blues music from the Civil War to the 20s represented the "old, weird America." Here at Balcony Radio, we believe that times don't change . . .

Deez Rhymes Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:25:03 -0500

It's time for some new fools take you to the old skool. Balcony Radio is in full effect/affect, spinning two dozen dope ass jams. Pack that bowl and get ready for episode 14 of Deez Rhymes to spin your Kangol. Turn up the bass,

Blue Highway Ep 14

Balcony Radio — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 09:30:02 -0500

Well, howdy there, old friend. It's time to pitch up around the old internet campfire and listen to a couple dozen bad ass country songs. In episode 14 of Blue Highway, we head back over to the weird side of the family with some of the best alt-country...

HALLOWEEN!! 2018!! Music Party

Balcony Radio — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:30:39 -0400

OOOOOOOOHHHH!!! The Ghosts! The Goblins! The scary apparitions appearing in your windows! They're all here tonight as BalconyRadio presents HALLOWEEN 2018 Music Party. We've got on our special costumes and we're ready to appear at your door to SCARE yo...

X-Chromosome Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 09:46:00 -0400

And now we come to the end of another round of shows. Where better to finish than Girl World? It's episode 13 of X Chromosome, our testament to songs performed by the ladeeeeez. We've got two dozen pop, rock, jazz, soul,

Time For Bob Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 20:12:02 -0400

Many artists in this world have very large catalogs of music to wade through. Some so large that it would take a lifetime to even scratch the surface to fully appreciate. Others you can get through in a pack of Marlboro Reds.

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 14:40:26 -0400

Everyone once in a while, you trip over a mushroom in a field. It happened to us and we found two dozen trippy-ass songs. They had spores all over them. We touched the spores. We can't feel our fingers. We listened to these songs. We can't feel our ears.

101 Series Lesson 127 – Songs About Musicians

Balcony Radio — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 23:47:53 -0400

Respect (r-e-s-p-e-c-t sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me) in the music business is hard to come by. You gotsta earn that, mang. Having someone cover your song is a sign . . . having someone write a song about you?

The Free Space Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:59:52 -0400

Hey! You! Yeah. You. The one that needs to hear good music. We got something for ya. It's called 111 mins. of the best music you're going to hear all week. It's called the Free Space and for episode 13, we packed a can of two dozen earworms from severa...

Swingtime Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 13:31:01 -0400

Before hitting on the one. Before there was a back beat you could blues. Before Elvis found a place to dwell. Before all that: it was Swingtime. In episode 13 of our testament to the best pre-rock music we can find,

Soulville Ep 13 – “Live” From The 70s

Balcony Radio — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 09:45:07 -0400

Rhythm is okay on it's own. Blues has done pretty good for itself. When you put them together, however, you get something special: SOUL! In episode 13 of Soulville we save up our nickels and dimes for tickets to the best r&b concert you never heard.

Songs From The Yard Ep 13 – “Live” Tonight!

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 19:37:15 -0400

These are the days when the sun is a little bit warmer and the days get a little longer. You need to have the continuous party mood living on into the night. For episode 13 of our tribute to the fine genre of Reggae we keep the party rolling along with...

Sock Rockin’ Beats Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:17:50 -0400

You know what time it is. It is time to r-a-w-q. It's episode 13 of Sock Rockin' Beats and we have a pallet of ear crunchers to deliver to your brainz. This week we make it a "live" gig as we head to the stages of the world.

Off The Wall Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 May 2018 16:34:04 -0400

Ok. It's time once again to put away the CDs, iPods, iPhones and what-have-you digital toys and make our way down to the basement vault. You know which vault. The one where grandpa hides his records from us so we don't warp 'em.

Long Song Silver Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 May 2018 15:15:44 -0400

Do you ever say to yourself, "There aren't enough hours in the day to get my SH!T done!"? Have you been waiting in line at the fast-food joint, waiting for your egg-thing sandwich, hearing a clock ticking the seconds away in your head?

I Remember That! Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Wed, 16 May 2018 23:30:28 -0400

In a world where everything you here on the radio is governed by the decisions of focus groups, demographic examinations and the ratio of sales of electrons vs. something you can hold in your hand it becomes increasingly difficult to hear any music pri...

High Tea With The Beatles Ep 13 – Freeform MopTops

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 May 2018 15:00:52 -0400

They say classical music makes you smarter. We say the Beatles make you soulful-er. If you put the two together, that must be some serious stuff. In episode 13 of High Tea with the Beatles we spin some deep cuts and mix in the strings.

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 13 – “Live” Fantasy Setlist

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:31:15 -0400

You've got to love a band where the new guy has been there 40 years. It's time again for Have the Rolling Stones Killed, our testament to the guys who probably rocked during the old testament. For episode 13,

Gimme Back My Song Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:19:55 -0400

Writing songs is hard work. That's why it's not a bad idea to let someone else do it sometimes. Great singers know when to avoid the heavy lifting. For episode 13 of our cover song programme Gimme Back My Song,

101 Series Lesson 126 – Hall Of Fame Induction Performances Pt. 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 20:03:17 -0400

After you make one visit to a great place sometimes you just have to go back for more. That's what we're doing this week with part 2 of Lesson 126 in the 101 Series and more Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction performances.

101 Series Lesson 126 – Hall of Fame Induction Performances Pt 1

Balcony Radio — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 19:29:10 -0400

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a bitchin' museum. When they induct people they put on a bitchin' concert. Tix are EX-PEN-SIVE. We managed to sneak in and get some of the best live performances of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Concert.

From The Board Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:15:28 -0400

The tickets are in hand. The surcharge has been grudgingly paid. Drinks were had in the parking lot. It's time to rock. Here at Balcony Radio we know you're too lazy to do all that. So, we bring the show to you.

Embryonic Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 18:29:59 -0400

One day, Zeus was sitting on a throne. He started getting a terrible headache. His skull split apart and out came Athena goddess of wisdom, arts, and war. It was pretty badass. Sometimes songs come out the same way. But, most times they don't.

Dusty Gems Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 21:02:50 -0500

Unfortunately, not every act gets to be a big, big star. The road to the top is paved with tons of careers of talented people that didn't break through. Here in episode 13 of Dusty Gems, our tributes to forgotten singer-songwriters of yesteryear,

101 Series Lesson 125 – UnHappy Valentines, Bch! (or B*ard!)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:17:09 -0500

There are many times during the year when we pay tribute to our better halves. Whether it's a male or female there is always a special way to show them how you feel. But every once in awhile you need to just blow off some steam and get a little hostile.

101 Series Lesson 124 – Old Vets, New Tracks

Balcony Radio — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 08:45:09 -0500

Rock 'n' Roll artists start out their careers writing lots of songs, having lots of concerts and selling lots of records that turn into gold. So, as gold records transitions into Golden Years, many artists continue to write, record and give concerts.

Deez Rhymes Ep 13

Balcony Radio — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 19:00:01 -0500

Hip hop is for the people. But, you know . . . it's not for everyone. In episode 13 of Deez Rhymes we spin the jams that will get heads bobbing no matter the crowd. Drop in and join us for 90 mins of jams even the haterz will luv. (I.e,,

101 Series Lesson 123 – Taking Back The Covers

Balcony Radio — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 08:31:20 -0500

Once the song is written . . . who owns it? The person who wrote it? The person who sang it? The guy who owns the publishing company? Us? In Lesson 123 of the 101 Series, we take a deep dive into cover songs. How deep? Back to the original version.

Blue Highway Ep 13 – Outlaw Country

Balcony Radio — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 15:14:58 -0500

America loves its outlaws. Children look up to outlaws as a symbol of defiance against grown-ups. Women love outlaws because... well, they're outlaws. They say what they want, go where they want and do what they want. For Episode 13 of Blue Highway,

101 Series Lesson 122 – BalconyRadio’s Best of 2017

Balcony Radio — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 08:15:35 -0500

A dumpster fire of a year has come to an end. Mercifully. But, Balcony Radio has a little something something for you: some of the best music released over the last 365 days. So, let's not talk about immigration or touching people funny or taking too m...

BalconyRadio 42nd Annual Christmas Special 2017 – At The Mall

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:33:56 -0500

This year has brought out of the humbugs, but BalconyRadio has the cure for that: stuffing your stocking with music. In our 37th Annual Christmas Pageant we spin only holiday jams that deserve to be wrapped and topped with a bow.

X-Chromosome Ep 12 – Ladies Of Now

Balcony Radio — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:31:10 -0500

This generation doesn't have an MJ, a Springsteen or a Jagger . . . but it does have a St. Vincent, a Lorde, a Courtney Barnett and multiple gals named Haim. Sounds like a good trade off to us. It's once again ladies' night on the Balcony,

Time For Bob Ep 12 – Duets

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 15:28:07 -0500

If you're Bob Dylan and have been touring since the last ice age, you're bound to run into some other musicians on the road. Or, every musician worth note in the past half century, in Bob's case. Join us for ep 12 of Time for Bob,

Halloween 2017

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 08:04:01 -0400

Gather round all you goblins, Balcony Radio has all the music to get your black cat's hair on end. It's our favorite time of year . . . ghosts, witches, an excuse to eat fun sized chocolate by the fist full. Join us, if you dare,

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:18:32 -0400

The Cosmos can be a very interesting place to explore. Lots of of stars and planets and invisible electric fields. You can add lots random space junk that comes floating by every rotation or two. Episode 12 of This Pill Makes You Small can be used as a...

The Free Space Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 01:00:01 -0400

The best kind of music is the kind that's hand-picked. We at Balcony Radio provide some small patch of quality music listening on the regular, but this show is some special stuff. Here is our testament to old school FM radio: The FreeSpace.

Swingtime Ep 12 – Big Band Time!

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 21:40:23 -0400

Ok, now, all you top cats and hot chicks! Time to get on down to the local armory and kick up your heels to some sweet big band sounds on Swingtime Ep 12. For this installment we get up close to the bandstand and listen to some of the biggest names in ...

Soulville Ep 12 – The 50s

Balcony Radio — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 21:05:45 -0400

Once again, it's time to fill up your tank with soul. In episode 12 of Souville, we testify to some of the best r&b that ever got pressed to wax. This week, we spin a mix-tape worth of the best 50's movers, shakers,

Songs From The Yard Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 21:02:16 -0400

It's a nice time of year to book a very special cruise to some faraway islands. A place where the air has a special aroma, the trees sway a little bit slower and the sounds of one type of music is everywhere.

Sock Rockin’ Beats Ep 12 – The ’80s

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 23:00:02 -0400

The 80s are known for many things: MTV, spandex, that blotch on Gorby's head, Madonna, the Moonwalk, malls, cocaine, and New Coke. In episode 12 of Sock Rockin' Beats we prove that maybe the 80s should be known for r-a-w-q. The decade gets a bad rap,

Off The Wall Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 21:25:29 -0400

It's that time of the weekend when you call your best friend to come over and listen to some new records you bought. Your best friend says, "I got some, too!", and comes over with a stack of records they bought. For episode 12 of Off The Wall,

Long Song Silver Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 20:50:28 -0400

Every once in awhile a person needs to take time to stretch out. For episode 12 of our tribute to the extended track of 10 minutes or more Long Song Silver we, once again, try to find some neutral ground between self-indulgent improvisation and self-in...

I Remember That Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 21:29:12 -0400

It's time now to jump into the musical time machine and travel to the era when singers sang, musicians played, and Auto-Tune was a function on your car radio to find the next station's signal. This is I Remember That episode 12,

High Tea With The Beatles Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 23:16:28 -0400

The Beatles aren't just the greatest band ever . . . they're also four solid solo careers. John, Paul, Jorge y Ringo all had solo hits and released more material on their own than you know about. In episode 12 of High Tea With the Beatles,

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 12 “LIVE”

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:05:10 -0400

The staff at Balcony Radio has seen many live concert performances. A glaring omission is that no one here has seen the Stones in concert. So, for episode 12 of Have the Rolling Stones Killed we do the next best thing . . .

Gimme Back My Song Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 21:47:41 -0400

Copyright law can be a very complicated realm do business within. What actually is a violation of copyright and the ownership of intellectual property are topics best left to the people who make a lot of money in those industries.

From The Board Ep 12-“Live” From The 70s

Balcony Radio — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 20:25:56 -0400

There has been a big move of late for the preservation of 'live' concerts as the best way to experience your favorite artist. Back in the 70s there were lots of TV shows dedicated to the late-night rock and roll needs of the average white punk on dope. For episode 12 of our tribute to 'live' concert recordings From The Board, we explore the digital video archives to find performances of great bands form the 1970s. It was time to prove they really could play those tunes. So put on your shaded aviator glasses, puff up the Farrah Fawcett hairdo and break out those bell bottoms for two hours of great TV viewing 70s style - in your head!

Found Gems Ep 12 – LIIIIIVE!!!!!

Balcony Radio — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 22:07:44 -0400

You know the drill . . . every show is the same. They play a half dozen favorites, a couple from the new album (i.e., bathroom/beer run time) and then another half dozen faves. Encore. Balcony Radio lives for that other part of the concert: your favorite act digging out a song they "haven't played live in forever." In this episode of Found Gems, our testament to the deep cuts and non-hits, we are totally l-i-v-e. Tickets are paid for, joints are rolled, the flask is in my sock -- it is concert time.

Embryonic Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 22:08:05 -0400

There has been much debate about how things begin. When does life begin? When does enlightenment begin? When does the next show begin? All very deep, philosophical questions that generate hours of argument. For episode 12 of Embryonic, our tribute to how things begin, we need a little less than two hours to hear how our favorite songs began. We play like a fly on the wall of the living room and hangout with legends conceiving art. No need to be embarrassed. This is for everyone to enjoy with confidence.

Dusty Gems Ep 12 – Tasty Obscurities

Balcony Radio — Sun, 21 May 2017 22:17:56 -0400

Every millennium or so major archives and libraries receive a little funding to hire hazmat teams to go through their rotting collections and organize and find lost items that would be beneficial to an eager public begging for knowledge. For ep 12 of Dusty Gems, our tribute to lost and obscure artists, we put on the face masks, gloves and eye protection and dig into the grimiest, moldiest and dustiest part of the digital universe for two hours of songs you've never heard of. And neither have we! This is a full learning experience and research is at a premium. Some facts were meant never to be found.

Deez Rhymes Ep 12

Balcony Radio — Sun, 14 May 2017 23:01:52 -0400

The sample is looping, the DJ is scratching and the crowd is ready. It's time to step up to the mic for two hours of the illest old-school hip-hop your dome can handle. Here in episode 12 of Deez Rhymes we spin nothing but tracks that get heads bobbing and asses shaking. Keep the police dogs away because this show is literally dope. Word to your mother, your father, your little brother, your second cousin, your aunt who's really your mom's best friend but you call her your aunt, your grandma and everyone on your block.

Blue Highway Ep 12 – Ladies Who Twang

Balcony Radio — Mon, 08 May 2017 00:31:52 -0400

Well, howdy there, cowpokes and dusty wranglers. It's time to mosey on down to the county seat, go to the Peach Dance and listen to some mighty fine music. For episode 12 of our C&W show Blue Highway we bring to the spotlight the ladies of contemporary Americana music. They show us that country music is more than men singing about beer, smoky bars and divorce. It's to learn exactly how the more important half feels about the entire situation. All we can do is sit down, listen and nod our heads in agreement.

X-Chromosome Ep 11 – Ladies of Soul

Balcony Radio — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 18:43:26 -0400

A woman stands at a microphone. Her hair is a perfectly constructed architectural wonder held together by bobby pins and aerosol spray. The dress she is poured into was starched stiff this afternoon. Stage lights flare. The band starts. Soul comes from her throat. Pure soul. In episode 11 of X-Chromosome, we sit back and let the ladies get to work and let sweet sounds stir your troubled soul.

Time For Bob Ep 11 – “Live” Stuff

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 23:07:45 -0400

Bob Dylan learned to play guitar by plucking the twigs from a tree felled by lightning. His guitar pick is an albino alligator's molar. Bob's first concert was in a tent in Lower Mongolia. (Genghis asked for a second encore!!) In episode 11 of Time for Bob, we play songs plucked like hairs from Alfred Lord Tennyson's beard from Bob's travels on the road. Let some live music charge your buffering soul.

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 11 – TX Psych-Out

Balcony Radio — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 14:54:53 -0400

Howdy there, pardners. It's time for the old Balcony Radio weekly music round-up program on your internet dial. This week, we head on down to big hat territory for the druggiest music west of the Pecos. Some funny looking plants grow out there among the sage brush . . . and when you kick up a cow patty, you're bound to find something to get your mind off the ranch. In episode 11 of our testament to psychedelic music This Pill Makes You Small, we mosey on across the purple universe and talk to all the turtles and coyotes. Saddle up your brain, it's time to lasso a comet.

Swingtime Ep 11

Balcony Radio — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 23:33:59 -0400

Ok, well, it's that time of the evening, just after supper. Dad's brought out his favorite wooden pipe and a bag of the freshest tobacco from the Rexall down the street. Mom's mixing some martinis, Grandma's got her knitting. And the kids? They've hopped the streetcar downtown to see a movie. Time now for the folks to enjoy their favorite radio show of big band music, Swingtime. For episode 11, we focus on the music that made the memories during WWII. Your hearts will swell and the tears will as well listening to old favorites and some new ones.

The Free Space Ep 11

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 15:47:16 -0400

Once upon a time there was an entertainment medium called RADIO. In this medium were many things - drama, comedy, gameshows and programs for the young-ins. Over time RADIO changed and, suddenly, people were playing all kinds of weird music. And they were playing what they liked in any order they wished. This show, The Free Space, is a tribute to the pioneers of freeform radio. And for episode 11 we take a whole bunch of tunes we like, mix 'em up, and present them in any order we please. It's a smooth mix of music put together for maximum compatibility.

Soulville Ep 11

Balcony Radio — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 22:44:39 -0500

If there's one thing Balcony Radio is know for it's having a big goddamn soul. Really big. Big enough to probably have to get a check-up. But, instead of that, we're just going to spin you some of the best r&b jams you've ever heard. In episode 11 of Soulville, we dig way deep in the crates they keep in the basement. Enjoy some of the most heartfelt, beautiful music your ears are ever going to hear. Trust us on this one. We got soul. Get some.

Songs From The Yard Ep 11

Balcony Radio — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:55:51 -0500

Well, it's time to roll up something special, settle in nice and comfy and find that good place in your head for a happy time. It's time for Songs From The Yard our tribute to the great genre of music known as Reggae. And Ska. And Dub. For episode 11 all of them describe the variety of Reggae styles that come around and entertain you on this program. You can do what you please. When the smoke cloud lowers anything can happen.

Sock Rockin’ Beats Ep 11

Balcony Radio — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 17:50:21 -0500

Good rockin' comes in all shapes, forms, sizes, sounds, attitudes and beliefs. For episode 11 of Sock Rockin' Beats, our tribute to the form of music known as RAWK, we stick our ears into a melange of tunes, aim for the walls, fling, and see what sticks. For our efforts we get a wide range of music with no particular time frame in mind. Just some good old fashioned noize. Be prepared to find yourself 20% cooler after this show. (And make sure to apologize to the neighbors for their asses getting rocked second-hand.)

Off The Wall Ep 11

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:35:23 -0500

Well, it's time to go back to the massive and awesome library of vinyl packed away nicely in the BalconyRadio record shelves and have a couple hours of fun on Off The Wall episode 11. This is our tribute to the beauty and wonder of vinyl records. We go to the shelves on the air and pull out some surprises and give them a spin. You'll hear all the voices of a truly vinyl experience - pops, scratches and bad record cues. Line up some snacks, ma, we're heading up to the attic to listen to grandpa's records again.

Long Song Silver Ep 11

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:27:10 -0500

Short songs are nice. You can fill vast amounts time with lots of them. Long songs, however, are just vast amounts of time filled with musical notes. For episode 11 of Long Song Silver we do what we usually do - sit down and listen to vast amounts of time. It's not a pretentious walk in the cosmos, really. More of an appreciation of the development of a song. A true challenge to one's attention span.

I Remember That Ep 11

Balcony Radio — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 16:01:18 -0500

What's the greatest music ever made? Mozart? Beethoven? Jazz? Gershwin? At Balcony Radio, we cast our votes for 3 minute pop songs recording between 1955-1970. You don't need "Ode to Joy" when you've got "Doo Wah Diddy." Believe us. In episode 11 of our oldies revue show I Remember That, we spin some of the best tunes you haven't heard since you were a kid in the back seat of the car. Let dad drive and mom hold the map, the tunes are covered.

High Tea With The Beatles Ep 11 – Demos And Rarities

Balcony Radio — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 21:17:21 -0500

The Beatles did the one thing that every band needs to do: bust their asses in the studio. The Fab Four punched the clock and made music 9-5. But, songs just don’t happen. Each song is a project, from the initial idea to having George Martin punch it up to having Ringo counting it off. In episode 11 of High Tea with The Beatles, we spin a couple dozen high-quality demo sketches of songs you know in your bones. The songs you've heard on the radio started with just a mop top and a guitar. Respect the process!

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 11 – Stones Doing Covers

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 18:56:30 -0500

Keith and Mick have written about 8,000,000 songs. Ron wrote a few. Even the bassist wrote one. (Charlie didn't bother.) Let's just say there are a lot of Rolling Stones songs out there in the ether. But, there are also tunes they borrowed from others. In tribute to their new covers record Blue & Lonesome, we dust off 2 dozen cover tunes from the past. The distant past. For episode 11 of our show Have the Rolling Stones Killed, we sample the Stones tackling all the songs that made them want to be the Stones. Dig it, you got the two hours to spare.

Gimme Back My Song Ep 11

Balcony Radio — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:48:58 -0500

Lots of people write songs, but some people do it better than others. What do we do about it? Steal. Their. Tunes. Here in episode 11 of our cover song show Gimme Back My Song, we pay tribute to musical thievery. Join us for two hours of some of your favorite musical acts stealing songs from some of your favorite musical acts.

From The Board Ep 11: The British Invasion

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 16:18:30 -0500

Once upon a time there was a band. They were from Liverpool. They ran around England playing music and made a lot of girls scream. Soon, they went to America and played music and made more girls scream. Shortly thereafter, lots of other bands from England wanted to do the same thing and played concerts and on television while doing so. For episode 11 of our tribute to music played in large and small venues, From The Board, we turn back the clock to that time known as The British Invasion (or one of them, at least), when lots of bands who weren't the Beatles suddenly appeared on picture tubes and theatre marquees. Some succeeded, others disappeared into kinescope history. They did play 'live' and the kids were there to see it.

Found Gems Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 21:30:11 -0500

It's time once again to re-live the days of AOR (Album-Oriented Rock). When a DJ would go exploring a little past the first two tracks on an album and see what else lurks a little closer to the label. In episode 11 of Found Gems, our tribute to tracks 3 through whatever on a vinyl record, we listen to the big names that had Top 40 singles but were also staples in the laid-back FM landscape. You've heard them as you skipped from station to station going past the commercials. So crank it up like it's a radio station you never need to change. We'll give you a damn good rockin' show!

Found Gems Ep 11: R&B Crossover Artists

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 09:31:13 -0500

Top 40 radio in the 60s and 70s was a place where you could here a variety of styles and genres. Mostly, it was white rock and roll artists. But sometime there would be crossover from from other genres. For episode 11 of our tribute to the deep track in the middle of the record Found Gems we study the crossover effect into Top 40 by R&B. These are artists who had singles in both the pop and R&B charts. They're all the names you're familiar with but maybe didn't purchase the record. Hook up your scuba gear as we explore the deep end of the album where the rare fish play.

Halloween Party 2016

Balcony Radio — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:09:37 -0400

Dance like your bones are out, kiddies! It's time for another Halloween party from your ghoulish pals up on The Balcony. See the orange glowing light and the sound of screaming ghosts surround the punchbowl full of candy delights. Mainly chocolate, it's all fresh and safe for your consumption. No razor blades in the sweet treats just in the songs as we play an evil collection of tunes and special selections designed for your Halloween needs. Don't worry about the smoke coming from the glasses in your hands. It's a nice concoction for maximum pleasure.

Embryonic Ep 11: Classic Artists Before The Egg

Balcony Radio — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:00:39 -0400

It's a long-asked question of how epics begin. They all begin with someone thinking about something that might be nothing, really, ya know . . . just an idea. Well, let's give those little ideas a listen. For episode 11 of Embryonic, our tribute to the origins of tunes, we once again listen to the greats of our times struggle with what might be their newest hit. It's a low-fi, alternate universe where a legend becomes a kitchen table composer at the click of a record button. Pause it here and listen back. We can add the horn section in the studio.

Dusty Gems Ep 11: 90s/GEN-X One-Hit (Or Less) Wonders

Balcony Radio — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 08:32:04 -0400

Every generation produces their share of one-hit (or no-hit) wonders. The 90s were no different. In this episode of our forgotten songs and song-writers show Dusty Gems, we spin all the tunes you listened to during your flannel and Doc Martens phase. It's all 90s forgotten alt-rock bands tonight -- yup, all the songs that 120 Minutes played at 1:30 a.m. There was dial-up internet, no social media (maybe MySpace), and an expensive thing called a cellphone. Join us for two hours of jams that will spill your coffee house brew all over your Clinton/Gore shirt.

Deez Rhymes Ep 11: Eastside Beats

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 20:46:08 -0400

We here at The Balcony are strictly products of the West Coast. From the food we eat at Tommy's, to the clothes we buy at Goodwill, to the hip-hop we listen to. It's a party on the Pacific Coast. For episode 11 of our tribute to all good beats, Deez Rhymes, we begrudgingly give a nod to the "other" coast and the hip-hop legends who make their home on the Eastside of this country. We know it's there and we listen quite regularly to the music that emanates from New York City and the surrounding environs. So it's time for a showcase for our East Coast brothers and sisters. Now we'll step aside and give some respect for a different city rhythm. Eastern most in flavor.

101 Series Lesson 121: College Rawk

Balcony Radio — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 16:15:19 -0400

Nor everyone was old enough to be a punk rocker or cool enough to be a New Waver. So, what did these nerds do? They invent their own sound. In the 101 Series Lesson 121, we spin the records that got the dorm rooms poopin' in the early to mid-eighties. Music for studying. Music for partying. Music for trying sign to make-out with the girl who majors in Women's Studies. Whatever the low power campus radio station played we're going to play for the next couple hours. Order some Chinese for delivery. Call the weed guy. Don't forget your syllabus and hi-liter. It's time for college rawk.

Blue Highway Ep 11: No Depression Music

Balcony Radio — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 09:03:26 -0400

Around 1991, stuff got weird. Nirvana replaced Michael Jackson on the charts, Bill Clinton played sax-a-ma-phone on that teevee show, and country music was dominated by guys in really big hats and gals with too much fringe doing too much line dancing. Then, a li'l band from the midwest called Uncle Tupelo came around and changed all that sheeeeet. They put out a record called No Depression and started a movement that wore the same name. In episode 11 of our testament to Americana music, Blue Highway, we spin all the slacker country jams of the early 90s. Put on your flannel to go with your thrift store cowboy hat and toss on those Chuck Taylors, it's time for music that's dusty without having to dress like locomotive engineers (we're looking at you Mumfords).

101 Series Lesson 120: Songs About Cats

Balcony Radio — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 07:57:22 -0400

Between us, the members of the Balcony Radio staff are lucky to own five cats. That's a lot of hair to sweep off the floor. But, it's also a lot of inspiration for some good tunes. The Egyptians worships cats, the Internet worships cats, we're pretty fond of them, too, around these parts. In Lesson 120 of the 101 Series, we dedicate one hundred and four minutes to songs about your most aloof roommate ever. Get out some cat nip for you and your kitty and enjoy some great rock, country, pop, and soul dedicated to your nine-lived companion.

X Chromosome Ep 10: Ladies Who Went Solo

Balcony Radio — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 18:20:48 -0400

For every Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, or Sting, there's a Gwen or a Bjork . . . singers who left a bunch of scrubs behind for a big-ass solo career. Remember, Beyonce was in a group. Do you remember their name? No. You don't. In episode 10 of X Chromosome, or testament to the women who rock and or roll, we focus on ladies who did a lot damage when they got to do their own thing. Join us as we listen to some independent women get independent all up in your ears.

101 Series Lesson 119: Modern Psychedelia (New Drug Music)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 10:32:53 -0400

The spirit of '67 is still alive and moldy like a good mushroom in some of the danker corners of modern music. Guess what, people still do LSD, peyote, mescaline, and other plant-based ass blower-awayers just like the hippies did. And, just like the hippies did, they make some trippy ass music after taking such substances. For Lesson 119 of the 101 Series, we put the black light on the contemporary age of druggy music: Modern Psychedelia. Pull up a bean bag chair, a magic carpet, or day-glo cloud and explore the inner space of your own ear holes.

The Free Space Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:22:48 -0400

In those days before four companies owned every radio station on the dial, the DJ was in charged. Back then, the songs were picked by an actual person instead of an algorithm. Since Balcony Radio is run by a couple of DJ types, we find it fitting to pay homage to the radio of yesterday: free form. Yes, there was once a time the same station played Cat Stevens, the Staples Singers, Black Sabbath, and then Elton John in the same set. In The FreeSpace Ep 10, we spin whatever we want in the order we want. And you know what? It still works, dammit.

Time For Bob Ep 10 (The 90s)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:10:23 -0400

Time now for Part 2 of our 75th Birthday tribute to the Z-Man with episode 10 of Time For Bob we take a look and listen at his work in the 1990s. There were fewer records in this decade but there were still some pretty good songs and we found a whole lot of great "live" tracks for the complete party and package. It was the decade of a Lifetime Achievement Grammy award and the Kennedy Center Honor so Bob was a little busy receiving just due accolades than making albums. We can't blame him really. Bob just walks in the door - others do the heavy lifting.

Time For Bob Ep 9 – The 80s

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 22:45:03 -0400

Some decades are good for some artists and a little ugly for others. For Bob Dylan there were a few gems in a sea of sketchiness. As Zimmy turns 75 this year we take a two-part look at the closing decades of the 20th Century for His Royal Bobness beginning with episode 9 of Time For Bob: Part One The 80s. We listen to both studio and "live" performances. And we manage to find some great performances despite some bad production. But it turns into a nice celebration for the beginning of the party. Next week: The 90s!

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 10 – International Psychedelia

Balcony Radio — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 21:47:04 -0400

Some might believe that the exploration of inner-space and the fractional parts therein begin with Albert Hoffman in Switzerland in 1938. Or perhaps with hippie culture of the 1960s. It began with a little spore growing wild in a field in Turkey about 1500 years ago. For episode 10 of our tribute to psychedelic musics This Pill Makes You Small we travel the world and listen to songs with titles and artists your hosts have much difficulty pronouncing. Nevertheless, we go intergalactic inside your skull for two hours. Find the right space for your head - your flight is booked on the little piece of paper on your tongue.

Swingtime Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 16:36:11 -0400

It's time to listen to some big hits. The top songs from the days when your grandparents and great-grandparents, drank, smoked and had sex to over 70 years ago. It's our tribute to the Great American song style of Swing. It's Swingtime Episode 10 and for this installment we listen to the biggest favorites playing on the radio, in the jukeboxes and in the listening boothes of the local record sellers in the 1940s. While the fighting raged overseas the teens in America were just getting their romper boots wet on the dance floor. Don't stay too long at the drug store drinking milk shakes. Your Hit Parade is on tonight!

Soulville Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 21:33:33 -0400

There are a many great moments in soul and R&B music mostly created by larger and more familiar labels like Motown, Stax and Okeh. Sometimes, it's best find a dusty, old crate in an obscure little record store and just start digging for vinyl. For episode #10 of our tribute to the great gems of R&B and soul, Soulville, we do just that. We go looking through the old crates of the Internets for the best vinyl recordings the Information Superhighway has to offer. We find many gems in the vast vinyl/digital archives and present them here for your consumption and enjoyment. Some familiar names are present but many are quite obscure. It's the element of surprise that makes this a tasty treat!

Songs From The Yard Ep 10 – The 60s

Balcony Radio — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 17:35:07 -0400

It's time, again, to travel to the greenish isle of Jamaica . . . and you don't need a passport, just some headphones, rolling papers, and Balcony Radio. Join us as we praise Jah once again with episode 10 of our testament to reggae: Songs From the Yard. In this show, we dedicate a couple hours worth of couch time to the best songs the island was skankin' to in the 1960s. Fifty year old reggae is as musty as whatever you're smoking on. Dig it, people.

101 Series Lesson 118 – The Year 1966

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 May 2016 22:41:44 -0400

Before the hippies influenced the culture and commercialized the Psychedelic industry, pop was kinda good. In fact, it was so good there were many styles to choose from. For the return of the 101 Series and Lesson 118, we wonder back through time 50 years to the year 1966 and an eclectic journey through the top songs on top 30 radio. Prepare for pure pop, patriotism and a dose of country. It was a time before the world fully tasted the tab.

Sock Rockin’ Beats Ep 10 (Rockin’ The 90s)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 08 May 2016 22:38:39 -0400

Around 1991, Rock And Roll turned in its Aquanet for flannel and the world was a better place. Here in Episode 10 of Sock Rockin' Beats, we pay tribute to all the great Clinton-era tunes that soundtracked your trip to the mall. Put your beeper away and tie your hair in a scrunchy before headbanging, it's time for some 90s rawk.

Off The Wall Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 May 2016 17:29:03 -0400

Oh, boy! It's time to head downstairs to the basement and turn on the record player. Gonna pull some records off the shelves and see where the needle lands. It's time for the show that pays tribute to the vinyl LP, Off The Wall, and for episode 10 we go right to Dad's record shelves and listen to stuff while he and Mom are asleep upstairs. Each of your hosts pulls a couple handfuls of records and we start dropping the tonearm. Be sure to close the door tight and put a towel across the bottom of the door. Can't let the parents hear, or smell, what's going on down here!

Long Song Silver Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 23:27:13 -0400

Radio stations today aren't interested in playing long songs. Some aren't interested in playing songs at all but that's neither here nor there. The point is 3-4 minutes is the maximum length of most music on the radio. So something needed to be done. With episode 10 of our salute to extended compositions of 10 minutes or longer, Long Song Silver, we fight back against short attention spans and make you sit down and listen, dammit! You won't learn anything unless you hear a fully developed idea. Prepare your head for themes, variations, developments and resolutions.

High Tea With The Beatles Ep 10 (Album Tracks Again)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 22:11:28 -0400

Once upon a time, The Beatles invented Pop Music and whole bunch of other genres. When they recorded a record it consisted of 14 songs - 7 Top Ten singles, 3 cover versions, 2 tracks by the other guys and 2 tracks to fill things out. Along came FM radio and then the 2 tracks to fill things out started to get played. With episode 10 of our tribute to the Fab Four, High Tea With The Beatles, we go into the records for some tracks embedded in Side 2 and near the label of Side 1. Sometimes your attention span can go a little further than first 4 songs.

Have The Rolling Stone Killed Ep 10 – Keef Up Front

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:22:30 -0400

What can you say about Keith Richards that Homer, Marlowe or Neruda said when they hung with him over different times in the last couple thousand years. Keef Richards is rock and roll, goddamn it. In episode 10 of our show dedicated to the greatest garage band ever--Have the Rolling Stones Killed--we feature songs with Keith at the mic. The man has lasted through 2 ice ages, 1 black plague, and 3 lead guitarists in his band. Show some respect and listen to the show.

Gimme Back My Song Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 08:37:42 -0400

Hey there gals, pals, gal pals and pals of gals . . . it's time for a show. This week it's episode 10 of our testament to cover tunes: Gimme Back My Song. Join us for a couple of hours of music that's been stolen! Yes, STOLEN! Taken from it's original recording artist and redone by someone new and different. And then WE stole it like filthy bandit middle-men in the digital night HaHaHaHa to play for you! All we wanted to do was rock and now we're on a crime-spree! Enjoy, all you accomplices!

From the Board Ep 10 (Live in the 80s!)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 18:15:41 -0400

Alright. We got the tickets, money for parking, and we're already buzzed. Time for a concert! In episode 10 of our live music programme From the Board, we take it back to the 80s for two hours of hairspray and glitter in your rock and roll. Join us as we spin some rare live performances from the big hitters of the Reagan Era. Chop up some lines and put on your Izod polo shirt it's time to chill with Madonna, Bruce, Michael, and a bunch of British guys in too much mascara.

Dusty Gems Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:03:33 -0500

There have been many singer/songwriters who have become very famous for their ability to pen a catchy tune. For every Young, Mitchell or Cohen there are a dozen names you've never heard. That's where The Balcony steps in with Dusty Gems - a show specially designed to showcase the talents of those who were otherwise lost, forgotten or overdosed before they saw fame. For episode 10, we've done the usual and found 90 or so minutes of great tunes by the people who should be known by more people. You might've heard the names but never the heard the songs. Now's the time!

Embryonic Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:54:59 -0500

Okay . . .by now you people should get it. There are things called songs. These songs are hard to make. They don't just happen. They start out with a guy or a girl holding a pen while playing guitar or piano and they're pissed at how it's not going right. Then, months later, you people hear a finished product and call it genius. That's how it works. In episode 10 of Embryonic, our testament to your favorite artists and demo versions of some of their best tunes, we spin all the crackly early versions of songs you know by heart.

I Remember That! Ep 10 – The Year 1955

Balcony Radio — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:15:47 -0500

Hey, everybody! Time to get ready for a rockin' good time. Or at least, back to just before the rockin' began. Some time near the middle of the last century there was some drift in a few things. And it started in 1955. For episode 10 of our look at the best in oldies but goodies, I Remember That, we go back to the time when ties and suits changed to t-shirts and leather jackets, when sneakers replaced saddle shoes, and the mellow vocals of doo-wop morphed into Elvis Presley. It all happened in one year - 1955. So, no need to change the station. All your favorite hits are in one place tonight.

Found Gems Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:35:10 -0500

Back in the early days of Top 40 Radio, when an artist made an album the popular hit (or hits) was at the beginning of the record. The tracks that followed were usually the creation of the staff songwriters and mostly forgotten about. With episode 10 of Found Gems we take our regular journey to the middle of the sides of the album. It's a general exploration of tracks that are numbered 3 through the end of the record. Something more than what's on the jukebox. Just let the needle run all the way to the record label.

Deez Rhymes Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:34:42 -0500

Awwright, Awwright!! Is this on? Test, Test! Yo yo yo! Awright awwright!! Everyone in? Alright, party people. Time to get in the house and move to some great beats and killer rhymes. It's episode 10 of THE most awesome hip-hop show ever: Deez Rhymes. Miles of styles across the decades guaranteed to bring back and make memories. Don't worry about an argument at the door. Everyone's on the guest list, dog.

Blue Highway Ep 10

Balcony Radio — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:42:06 -0500

It's time once again to build up the campfire and get ready to tell some tall tales of the Old West. Well, maybe not too old. The music will have a somewhat contemporary feel. It's another episode of our tribute to great country music, Blue Highway Ep 10. Certainly enough to keep a body warm.There's going to be a whole lot of great singin' and playin' in this show. You might just feel the spirit come over you and join in on the chorus. Don't panic - just follow the bouncing guitar pick.

X-Chromosome Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 18:29:05 -0500

Man, women are always making a lot of freaking noise. All day long with their guitars and drums and basses and keyboards and shit. They're keeping up the neighbors. Oh, fuck it! Let them make noise! In episode 9 of X-Chromosome, our testament to female-centric music, we spin some damn jams featuring current sounds, classic tracks and too much fun. Join us for two hours of rock, pop, soul, and country from the better half. Sit down and listen. Closely.

Balcony Radio 88th Annual Christmas Extravaganza

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 12:41:42 -0500

Well, it's finally over! All the madness, the stupidity, the pushing, the shoving, the screaming, the tantrums, the . . . oh, wait! The holiday madness is still going on. Take a break from that with an annual tradition that will grow your heart three time its normal size. It's time for the 88th Annual Balcony Radio Christmas Extravaganza, where we pull out some tunes that will nip your nose and stuff your stockings. Join us for some great holiday music sure to entertain (and G-rated for all your holiday party and decorating needs). Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Peaceful Kwanzaa! Happy Holidays! See you later, 2015.

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 08:11:47 -0500

Okay pals and gals, it's time to pull up a cloud and drift off to the land of psychedelia. It's episode 9 of our testament to the Summer of Love - This Pill Makes You Small. Join us, if you dare (and you do), down a crooked path that leads to the center of your own goddamn brain. We've got a couple of hours of the spaciest music this side of Saturn's rings. Smoke what you got, share some with the person on the next blanket, and make sure you stay hydrated. Cotton mouth is a mood killer, man.

The Free Space Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 20:02:27 -0500

Freeform radio programming is a sort-of lost art form. It began as a way to fill airtime when there were no commercials or the DJ had something else better to do like smoke a joint. It also was meant as a good way for the DJ to play music as the mood would take him. For episode 9 of our tribute to said-artform, The Free Space, we start out in one mood and by the end it's new project time. You can just re-organize your mind to show development, progress and evolution. Don't think too much. Just let the music do the thinking and talking. It's meant to be that way.

Swingtime Ep 9 (“Live” Time)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 20:05:27 -0500

It's time now for some masterful singing from some masterful singers. They take it to all new levels by just stepping on a stage which is what they will do in this program. For episode 9 of our tribute to the Great American Songbook, Swingtime, we listen to some 'live' performances from the greatest singers. These are rare performances and 'live' recordings broadcast into homes around the world. The drinks are mixed and the cigarette dish is full. Time to settle in and check out some great singers.

Soulville Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 22:01:58 -0500

It's time to put together a new mix tape. That time of the week when you want to find something a little different that brings together deep tracks and old faves. For episode 9 of Soulville we take a somewhat experimental journey for this week's collection. There are some unusually deep tracks that may be a surprise. Plus many familiar tunes from the Hot Hits vault. It's mellow dance grooves, smokey ballads and hot funk rhythms on the playlist. Pour a martini and dim the lights. Time for entertainment and pleasure.

Songs From the Yard Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:05:58 -0500

Alight, Jah is in the house. And the house has a tin roof. It's time for some reggae, people. It's episode 9 of Songs from the Yard, our testament to the music of the emerald isle called Jamaica. In this installment we spin two hours worth of the dankest dub, rocksteady, dancehall, and ska you can shake a spliff at. This is a special episode, featuring the legends. That means Marley, Tosh, and The Upsetter. Enjoy, Haile Selassie would approve.

Sock Rockin’ Beats Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:49:14 -0500

There comes many times in one's life when all you want to do is rock. All you want is rock - all you do is rock - all you've got to have without question or reservation is rock, Rock, ROCK! For episode 9 of Sock Rockin' Beats that's all there is - 2 hours of rocking unconditionally. Don't think about either sitting down, not screaming your lungs out or not throwing one or both fists in the air. These songs rattle the walls. Furniture smashing may also occur.

Off The Wall Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 21:08:42 -0400

Once upon a time, a teenager bought a thing called a record. It was made of PVC, also known as vinyl. It was wrapped in a big paper covering with pretty pictures on it. The teenager liked the record so much he bought 3,000 more just like it. Our show Off The Wall is a tribute to those purchases which makes up 1/2 the library at The Balcony. For Episode 9 we get up from the table and chairs and pull a few vinyl records from the shelves to listen to for a couple of hours. Still some dust on a couple of these things. We'll clean it up so we put the needle in the right place.

Long Song Silver Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:30:12 -0400

Sometimes, size does mean everything. It means pleasure. It means satisfaction. And sometimes, you want it to go on as long as possible. We at The Balcony believe in a full and complete experience that goes on until you're fully satisfied. Long Song Silver is the show dedicated to a long, extended musical experience. All songs are 10 mins or longer. With Episode 9 we play six songs that take the word EPIC to a new level. Forward all your calls to VM, you'll be busy for awhile.

I Remember That Ep 9 (Pure Doo-Wop)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 22:08:18 -0400

Before Chuck Berry, before Elvis, before the Beatles, rock and roll had a different sound. The sax was the lead instrument, the voices did all the work a Wall of Sound could, and Doo Wop knocked your bobby socks off. In episode 9 of I Remember That, we get into the ol' way back machine and play all the hits from the classes of '55-'59. Join us for 90 minutes of music that'll knock over your milkshake.

High Tea with The Beatles Ep 9 – Solo Hits “Live”

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 20:01:28 -0400

One day, Orson Wells was sitting in a bar when someone walked up to him and asked, "So, what did you do after 'Citizen Kane'?" One day, someone walked up to Paul McCartney and asked, "What was the name of the group you were in before Wings?" The moral of this story: don't bug geniuses, man. But with Episode 9 of High Tea with The Beatles we try to answer those nagging questions about what Ringo, George, Paul and John did after their time with one of the greatest bands ever. We answer from various concert stages around the globe as each member of the band does a solo "live" set of their greatest hits. A few surprises are in store in the days after The Fab Four. Buy the ticket, take the ride, write home about it.

Have the Rolling Stones Killed Ep 9 (Stones in the Seventies)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:00:06 -0400

Sometime around 1972, Mick Jagger learned to strut. After the moon landing, this might be the biggest thing to happen in the second half of the twentieth century. In Episode 9 of Have the Rolling Stones Killed we venture through the 70s with Mick, Keef, the other Mick, Charlie, Bill and Ronnie later on. We listen in as the drugs get harder, the sex gets weirder and the blues becomes rock and roll. And then r&b, and then country, and then disco . . .

Gimme Back My Song Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 19:15:05 -0400

There are lots of great songs in this world. In their original form they are unique and represent a place in time for the composer and the listener. Years (or sometimes, days!) later, someone comes along and wants to do their own version of that song. In episode 9 of our cover versions show Gimme Back My Song we journey from the 60s through the millennium to hear how the other guy did it. Your job is to name the original artist. Have pen and paper handy for notes and a pop quiz after lunch.

From the Board Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 17:32:03 -0400

Alright! We got the tickets, parking money, a flask, a couple joints and ate before the show. We're ready for a goddamn concert! In episode 9 of our "live" music programme From the Board we've got 2 dozen classic live tracks for your ass. This time we're featuring all the great "live" records you bought over-the-counter at your local record store. Don't worry about the Ticketmaster surcharge, we got around that. Bring your lighter and please don't hold up your phone during slow songs.

Embryonic Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:11:41 -0400

Songs are hard work, dammit. They just don't happen. Any song starts with someone in a room with a guitar or a piano, a piece of paper, coffee, cigs, good dope, better booze and a dream, man. In episode nine of Embyronic, our testament to the demo, we play some amazing early sketches by your music heroes. Join us for two dozen bands figurin' in out on tape before putting it down on wax.

Dusty Gems Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 21:39:05 -0400

Cracks can get wide enough for some awesome people to slip through. Luckily, Balcony Radio is there with a big fucking net at the bottom. In episode 9 of Dusty Gems, we hold up some great lost artists to the spotlight before time forgets them forevah! Open up Wikipedia and Amazon in other windows and enjoy two hours of people you've never heard of.

Deez Rhymes Ep 9

Balcony Radio — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 21:00:07 -0400

Alright alright alriiiiiiiiiiiiiight, you know what time it is. The mic is on, the turntable is spinning, the hype man has a towel on his shoulder and you just got handled a water bottle. It's time for some serious fucking rhymes, son. In episode 9 of Deez Rhymes, we rock your dome with two dozen beats good enough to play during a blunt session that would make a Rasta blush. Pour one out and light one up, we got the party soundtracked.

Blue Highway Ep 9 (Country Hits of the 60s)

Balcony Radio — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:36:24 -0400

Country music did something pretty rebellious while the British Invasion, Motown and the Summer of Love happened: it ignored them all. And you know what, that might be for the better. In episode 9 of Blue Highway we focus on all the songs that topped the C & W charts, (and, in some cases, crossed over into the pop charts), from 1960-69. Expect lots of solid tunes by people wearing suits with bolo ties, shined loafers, bouffant hairdos and perfect eye make-up to go with their twangy accents. Torches will be lit!

Time For Bob Ep 8 (The Bootleg Series Highlights)

Balcony Radio — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:06:42 -0400

Bob. Bob. Bob. In episode 8 of our tribute to The Man, we take a walk through The Bootleg Series releases and pick up some winners to share. The man's misses are more interesting than most people's hits. Join us as we traverse the 11-Volume Bootleg Series to make our own collection that saves you a couple hundred bucks. Just plug in your earphones and search for the electrons.

The FreeSpace Ep 8

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:00:16 -0400

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And we're back. People of Earth, do not be afraid, but Balcony Radio has returned to save your ears from the mundane music you always listen to. In our taking back of the airwaves we've brought you episode 8 of The FreeSpace, the show where the DJs play whatever they want. It's sixty years of music in two hours. Get snacks and something to drink before hitting play.

Songs From The Yard Ep 8

Balcony Radio — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 22:07:29 -0500

There's far too much that can be said for Reggae music that the only that we can do is just give you some really good tunes. For Episode 8 of Songs From The Yard we give you pop tunes, dank grooves and all the dub to smoke you under the table. Say no more. Time to party!

X-Chromosome Ep 8: Modern Chix Take 2

Balcony Radio — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:26:18 -0500

You know who can make a goddamn racket? Women, that's who. With their guitars and their drums and their basses and their keyboards. Frick. The only thing we at Le Balcony could think of doing is giving them their own show. Feminism, man . . . In episode 8 of X Chromosome we sit at the cool table again for another tribute to women making the music of now. Enjoy 2 hours of all the stuff your niece is listening to on her headphones at family gatherings. Â

Swingtime Ep 8: Ladies On The Bandstand

Balcony Radio — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:27:35 -0500

Yowsa, Yowsa, Yowsa! Hello there, friends and neighbors. It's time to shine up that tux, put on those spats and grease back that hair. Let's head over to the local armory for some dancing and singing guaranteed to put a smile on your face. It's our tribute to the Great American Songbook and the people who make the music, Swingtime. This week it's episode 8 and we focus on the ladies who sing those sweet melodies. The band is warming up and the announcer is bringing the next act to the stage. Let's move up closer so we can see.

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 8

Balcony Radio — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:34:58 -0500

Well, it's time to go zooming into the ozone, taste the clouds and tongue kiss the stratosphere. Book a flight to forever as it's time for This Pill Makes You Small, our look and listen to psychedelia in all its forms. For episode 8, we suggest you ingest whatever assistance needed to fully envelope yourself in the Milky Way. We've got the soundtrack to keep your head from going too far over the edge. Virtual reality shifts into fantasy and nothing is everything and something to think about. If you can..!

Soulville Ep 8: Brown-Eyed Soul

Balcony Radio — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:02:01 -0500

Music is the language of the soul and tonight it's rolling it's Rs. One of the Spanish words for "soul" is Alma. That's a girl's name. Hispanic people get the math of: Girl + (Pleasure)/(Pain) = Soul. In episode ocho of Soulville we spin the lowrider jams to soundtrack a cruise down Whittier Blvd. So, put your forty ounce in a paper bag and tell your girl to pencil in her eyebrows nice, we gotta meet on the corner for some real music. For the next two hours it's all the tunes that have kept Art Laboe up nights for decades.

Sock Rockin’ Beats Ep 8: F’N METAL!!

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 22:16:03 -0500

It's always fun to smash things - take a big piece of furniture in your hands and just break it for no reason other than to mess up the place. We have just that activity in mind and there is only one type of music to listen to when you're destroying your apartment - Heavy Metal! For episode 8 of our tribute to all things too loud, Sock Rockin' Beats, we set about trying to break our lease. For almost 2 hrs we play the best classic Heavy Metal designed to have the neighbors call the cops. Through the course of the show we encourage you to jump on the couch, set off the smoke alarm and launch your TV out the window. It's the fun thing to do!

Off The Wall Ep 8 (Pulling Them As We Don’t See Them)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 22:44:56 -0500

Sometimes you have to throw away a couple rules, break the Fourth Wall, and try something a bit different - take a few chances and see what develops. For episode 8 of our tribute to long-playing vinyl Off The Wall your hosts take it directly to the wall. We take the mic off the stand and we pull records from our often talked about shelves in the BalconyRadio studio "live" on the air. Each of your hosts drags a blind finger across the collection and pull a whole bunch of vinyl and play as much as we can in 2 hrs. You'll hear needles dropping on vinyl, poor cues looking for tracks plus assorted scratches and rubs. It's like hangin' out in the basement playing your favorite records. Don't mind the smell it's...oregano! We're having pizza.

The Halloween Spooooooky Songs Show

Balcony Radio — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:55:53 -0400

Gather round all you ghoooooools, it's time for you to get spooooooooked. Our favorite time of year has returned . . . Balcony Radio rises out of the most sincere pumpkin patch to give you all the scary songs you can shiver your skeleton bones at. Join us, if you dare, for a show that will keep the kids from knocking at your door if you play it loud enough. That means more candy for us. We don't share Snickers or Kit Kats.Â

Long Song Silver Ep 8

Balcony Radio — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:17:42 -0400

Sometimes you need a long and continuous period of time to think about everything and nothing. Or maybe you just want to rock non-stop without interruption by another song. Then you need episode 8 of Long Song Silver, a soundtrack of songs which run without need of stopping for a long time. The only time they do stop is to allow someone to tell you what you've heard. And then it starts all over again. So warm up your attention span for a healthy workout. You'll have to return that phone call in about 15 minutes.

101 Series Lesson 117: Harry Nilsson

Balcony Radio — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 20:59:03 -0400

There are not enough words, sometimes, to describe the greatness of an artist and their work. And the hunt for those words is usually done after an artist has passed from this mortal coil. Harry Nilsson is just such an artist. For Lesson 117 of the 101 Series we search for the right words to express our feelings on Harry's music. And we find a few good ones.Â But mostly the music offers the best insight. WeÂ wanted to play twice as many songs as a substitute for words so it could have been longer. But sometimes there is beauty in brevity.Â

I Remember That Ep 8: Rockabilly Time!

Balcony Radio — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 14:32:35 -0400

Well, hey there hip cats, hot ladies, and all you kiddies that make the world go ROCK-BAM-BOOM!! Time to grease back your DA or put on that pretty pink party dress. There’s some rockin’ coming at ya! It’s episode 8 of our rock ‘n’ roll rerun show I Remember That and this week we step out and paint the town red with some serious Rockabilly. It’s time to swing on up to the bandstand for 90 mins of boogie time. It’s gonna be a hot-rockin’ time so be sure you have plenty of cold beverages ready for consumption.Â

101 Series Lesson 116: Aerosmith

Balcony Radio — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 21:04:47 -0400

There are lots of things that Boston is famous for – beans, clam chowder, trading Babe Ruth for an 86-year World Series drought. Boston is also home to the subject of Lesson 116 of the 101 Series – Aerosmith, also know as the “Bad Boys From Boston”. This week we rock New England and surrounding environs with burning tracks from, Tyler, Perry, Kramer, Hamilton and Whitford. We also try to figure out how long it will be before Steven Tyler’s cheeks start dragging on the ground. It’s a serious 2 hours of ass-kickin’ rock that’s been overlooked for too long. Time to ROCK THE HOUSE!!

High Tea with The Beatles Ep 8

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:07:40 -0400

They, who ever they are, say that one person can’t change the world. That’s probably true . . . but you know what? Four people working together can do some major shite. In episode 8 of our tribute to the Fabs (we call it High Tea with The Beatles), we dig into side two of all their records and wade into the deep end of the genius pool. Join us for tunes about sheepdogs, drugs, the I Ching, weird guys on hills, and girls. Â Take this, brothers and sisters, may it serve you well.Â

101 Series Lesson 115: The Music of 1957

Balcony Radio — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 17:30:15 -0400

And now we have another installment in our look at pivotal years in music. For Lesson 115 we turn to the year 1957 when Leave It To Beaver and American Bandstand debuted on television, Dwight Eisenhower began his second term as President, and those pesky nuisances Rock ‘n’ Roll and Rhythm ‘n’ Blues were turning teenagers into immoral, degenerate juvenile delinquents. It’s 90 mins in a time capsule taking you back to when you could get a milkshake at the drugstore and a pack of smokes was 50 cents – just the right size for rolling up in a shirtsleeve.

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 8: Deep In The 60s (Album tracks 1962-1969)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 18:45:33 -0400

Between 1962 and 1969 The Rolling Stones release 10 records – 4 in 1965 alone (one for each season!). Andrew Loog Oldham kept those boys busy year ’round. For episode 8 of our tribute to the Stones, Have The Rolling Stones Killed, we go wading deep in these records and listen to some tracks usually located on side 2. Watch them go from ripping off blues records to writing their own songs and changing rock. For the better. No Cavern Club gigs for these guys . . . the Stones were too cool before there was too cool.Â

101 Series Lesson 114 Part II: Return of New Wave

Balcony Radio — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 23:15:09 -0400

Ok, everyone! The intermission’s over. Time for now for part 2 of our look at the music of the early80s with Return of New Wave. For Lesson 114 we get back on the dance floor for more tunes from the days of roller disco, Madame Wong’s and maybe a few dozen cans of AquaNet. It’s all how you make the scene and everyone’s hand stamp has been checked by the ugly-ass bouncer at the door. Time now for the second set. Â

Gimme Back My Song Ep 8

Balcony Radio — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:31:45 -0400

Alright alright alright . . . sit down everyone. Make a circle. You know what it’s time for? Some musical surprises! Here’s episode 8 of our all covers show Gimme Back My Song where we play a bunch of tunes you’ll be shocked your favorite singers sang way back when. We live in a world where Elton John recorded “Young, Gifted and Black” with a straight face. Love it.Â

101 Series Lesson 114: It Came From New Wave Pt. 1

Balcony Radio — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 07:49:04 -0400

Every so often music regurgitates . . . a music genre is created and spews forth a nice new corporate name that everyone can latch onto. Out of the 70s came the regurgitation known as Punk Rock: the resulting spew left over became known as New Wave (and it was pretty good). For Lesson 114 of the 101 Series we listen to part one of the music that started a decade and now fills the playlists of many oldies stations. But we reposition our safety pins firmly in our cheeks, dye our mohawks that perfect shade of purple, and try to remember how we got sick on beer and the food at Okie Dogs.

From the Board Ep 8: Live at Woodstock

Balcony Radio — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 15:10:11 -0400

For a couple of days in August 1969 about three hundred thousand dirty hippies occupied a rural upstate New York farming community . . . people died, people were born, brown acid was eaten and some of the greatest rock and roll ever played before a live audience happened. In the eighth edition of our live music showcase From the Board, we give you the highlights of Woodstock without having to wait in line for bathrooms or hear some unwashed guy tell you about The Man. Stay home and do your drugs while listening to this show.Â

101 Series Lesson 113: Best of MTV Unplugged

Balcony Radio — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:57:33 -0400

Something weird happened at the MTV in the early 90s . . . after doing nothing but show Peter Gabriel and Michael Jackson videos for a decade, the channel put a bunch of strangers in a loft and slowly started giving up on music. Yet, around this same time MTV managed to give us one last great musical gift: Unplugged. In Lesson 113, we tune the acoustic guitars, pull out the brushes for the drummer and spin the best performances from a pretty impressive archive. Now, do us a favor and show some fuckin’ videos MTV . . . no more of that Jersey Shore bullshite.Â

Found Gems Ep 8

Balcony Radio — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 15:30:03 -0400

All singers are trying to have a hit with every song, but you know what . . . that’s impossible. Not every song is a hit, even the one’s that shoulda been. We at the Balcony consider tunes on side two of your favorite records Found Gems. In episode 9 we spin all the great non-hits from some heavy hitters. These are all the songs the snobs like. Honestly. Snobs don’t like big hits. (Like us.) Â

101 Series Lesson 112: Michael Jackson, The Music Life

Balcony Radio — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:08:50 -0400

MJ. The King of Pop. The Gloved One. Owner of Bubbles. Brother of LaToya. Some stars get known by many titles. In Lesson 112 we focus on the pride of Indiana, Mr. Michael Jackson. In this episode we spin jams from a life’s work . . . literally a lifetime of material. (Mike started kinda early.) We start with the Jackson Five and end with the little one in front being the biggest star in the universe. Now, help us move the couch so we can Moonwalk like dorks.Â

Embryonic Ep 8

Balcony Radio — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 14:23:58 -0400

It’s very easy to believe that every song happened magically – like it fell from Heaven, a perfectly formed gem from the gods. This is what the people of Rock ‘n’ Roll would like you to believe. And, you know, sometime that does happen. But, most songs start out as just an idea in someone’s living room or home studio. For episode 8 of our demo show Embryonic we turn to the music-makers who are in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame to see where their most famous songs began. We soon learn that, at some point, even ourÂ greatest Rock stars had to use the eraser of their pencil. Turn the cassette machine to PLAY let’s see what we’ve got.Â

101 Series Lesson 111: Two-Person Bands

Balcony Radio — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 20:05:50 -0400

The world is made of dueling pairs. Good/Evil. No/Yes. In/Out/In/Out. Philosophers call it Duality. For everyone who has a Yin there is someone with a Yang, yearning for freedom. The world of music has its own version of Yin &Â Yang and for Lesson 111, we take up the topic of Two-Person Bands. Sometimes known as duos, however, some do have a full band behind them. But it’s mostly two people making a racket in the rumpus room or the basement. Don’t worry about the kids, dear. We won’t need to get a sitter. They’ll keep busy with their toys.

Dusty Gems Ep 8

Balcony Radio — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:44:26 -0400

Not everyone gets to be Elvis, Bruce, Mick or Ringo . . . but, you know what, a cult following is nothing to sneeze at. Except in the cases of singer-songwriters like the ones in this show whose cult is so small they could all be sneezed on at once. Here’s Dusty Gems, the show highlighting artists who aren’t household names and probably will never be. C’mon, check out all people your weirdo brother in law has on vinyl. You’ll like it. And only eat one of the brownies he offers. Seriously.Â

101 Series Lesson 110: Queen

Balcony Radio — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:13:54 -0400

Some bands are lucky to be blessed with a true front man: The Stones. The Doors. Van Halen (sometimes). But . . . there is one band that was lead by a banshee-singing pan-sexual alien in furs and feathers . . . that band is Queen and that frontman is Freddie.Â For Lesson 110 of the 101 Series we do some rhapsodizing with Queen, listening to a four piece rock band handle opera, cantatas, jazz, metal, superheroes and curvy girls on bikes.Â

Deez Rhymes Ep 8: Disssss Tracks

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:18:32 -0400

You know the rules . . . diss me and I diss you back. Someone drop a beat for me and give me some room to regulate every fool that steps to m-y mic. Woah . . . woah. We don’t know where that came from. Sorry! Listening to 2 hours of Diss Tracks on episode 8 of Deez Rhymes makes anyone want to pop a lyrical cap in some asses. Booooy-eeee.Â

101 Series Lesson 109: Black Sabbath

Balcony Radio — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:03:53 -0400

The Devil has many names – Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, Bieber, Minaj, Kardashian . . .Â . And even though The Devil gave you Jefferson Starship, he also gave you a little band called Black Sabbath. For Lesson 109, we plumb the depths of the seven circles and crank up the Sabbath, Hell’s house band. In the next couple hours we explore theirÂ demonic catalog, with either Ozzy Osborne or Ronnie James Dio leading the incantation. Call an old priest and a young priest for the exorcism, Satan ain’t leavin’ until the show is over.Â

Blue Highway Ep 8 (â€œLiveâ€ Performances)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:13:00 -0400

Well, hello there again, partners . . . it’s time for another fix of country sounds to stick under your hat. In episode 8 of Blue Highway, our tribute to Americana roots music, we sit back and enjoy some first class picking and strumming. Maybe you should loosen up your boots and get comfortable . . . The grill is fired up and the ice is still solid, the meat has fat on it and the brews are domestic. But don’t wear your hat indoors, please. Manners, you know. Â Â

101 Series Lesson 108: Songs About Girls

Balcony Radio — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:46:02 -0400

We at The Balcony did some calculating . . . about 92% of songs are about girls. Mom. Girlfriend. Platonic freeze-out. Summer romance. Post-summer romance. All about girls. So, in Lesson 108 we decided to do a show for the ladies. Literally. In this episode all the songs are about specific girls, all the names that got carved in trees. Shout outs to Mrs. Robinson, Donna, Jenny (867-5309), and Lola.

X Chromosome Ep 7 (Contemporary Ladies)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:40:55 -0400

We at The Balcony have been accused of being belligerent fogeys . . . always playin’ that long haired dude rock from the 70s. Well, maybe that’s right. Sorry. Can we make it up to ya? How about we spend two hours playing nothing but awesome ladies who are on college radio now? Would that work? We hope so. In Lesson 7 of the all ladies show X Chromosome we spin Lorde, St. Vincent, both Tegan AND Sara, plus a bunch of other ladies too cool for words.Â

101 Series Lesson 107.2: James Brown Live and On Stage

Balcony Radio — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 08:14:38 -0400

Ok everyone. It’s time to get some serious funk action going. We’re going to do that now with the ultra-hot, Hardest Working Man In Show Business, Mr. “Please Please Me”, Mr. “This Is A Man’s World” . . . the one only, Mr. James Brown. It’s a big dose of live music from Mr. Brown for part 2 of Lesson 107. The sweat will fly and that funky brass line is keeping it hot and heavy. So don’t think about sitting down. Everyone in front of you isn’t.Â

Time For Bob Ep 7 (Dylan in the 70s)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 18:32:39 -0400

From 1970-79 a man named Bob Dylan made a LOT of music. Some people like most of it, a few people like a lot of it and most people just liked “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” We, at the Balcony, have decided to focus on the better part of Dylan’s 70′s material for episode 7 of Time For Bob. Join us for two hours of Bob trying out all kinds of styles and genres . . . he wheezed through everything but disco and punk. Light the lava lamp, roll a bomber and feed your pet rock, it’s time to drop the needle.

101 Series Lesson 107: James Brown in Studio

Balcony Radio — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:14:36 -0400

Ladies and gentleman, it’s time now to give it up and over to the greatest of all time: Soul Brother #1 – The Hardest Working Man In Show Business. For Lesson 107 of the 101 Series, we step aside and let the great James Brown show us how to do that funk right. It’s part one this week and a stroll through the studio recordings of Mr. Brown. It starts as Doo-Wop and changes into the most famous funk line ever. There is no sitting down for this show. We will have a funky good time!Â

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 7 ~ More International Psychedelia

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:55:14 -0400

So, around 1967 the entire world seemed to take a lot of drugs and start making weirder music. It was great. (One of the few things people world-wide can agree on is that taking drugs and making music is a good time.) In episode 7 of This Pill Makes You Small, we track down our passports and head to some far-flung locales to bring you all the spacey jams we could get past customs. The foreigners are gettin’ weird . . .

101 Series Lesson 106: Songs About Dope

Balcony Radio — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:36:10 -0400

Some topics come in songs pretty often . . . girls, cars, death, The Man, being done wrong and drugs. In Lesson 106 we handle the last one on the list and focus on d-r-u-g-s. People have been writing songs about dope since people have been writing songs. So, find yourself a nice, soft place to sit and let a couple hours’ worth of songs about Mother Nature’s favorite herb happen to your brain. Indica. Sativa. Hybrid. (Yes. Yes. And yes.) Don’t forget to roll up a towel to put under the door after the pizza guy leaves.Â

The FreeSpace Ep 7

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:49:49 -0400

Not to surprise you, but . . . Balcony Radio is a small operation. Two mics. One mixing board. Three computer screens. One phonograph. One cat. Forty-five hundred LPs. Four thousand CDs. We play music. This show is called The FreeSpace. In two hours we play a bunch of stuff that we picked out for no reason. Maaaaaaaybe you should listen. Support your local small business internet radio station.Â

101 Series Lesson 105: Kiss-Off Songs

Balcony Radio — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:09:26 -0400

Sometimes a beautiful melody can be happy and inspiring. Sometimes it can say something horrible. Other times it says get out of my life because you’re a jerk. For Lesson 105 of the 101 Series heartbreak gets the spotlight asÂ we listen to great Kiss-Off songs that say “F**K YOU! GET OUT OF MY LIFE!” There are many ways to say it. And we spend a couple hours hearing the happiness in people’s voices when they finally do. It’s time for the great scream therapy catharsis. Get ready for someÂ maniacal laughing. WARNING! Strong language within. Strap on your hazmat suits.Â

Swingtime Ep 7: The Rat Pack Show

Balcony Radio — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:15:41 -0400

We hate to tell you this, kids, but . . . your grandparents invented cool. They really did. Don’t argue. You’ve got Katy Perry and Gah-gah, they had . . . The Rat Pack. Say no more. In episode 7 of Swingtime, we mix the drinks and light the smokes and give you a couple hours of the greatest voices the Sands Hotel ever got slayed by: Frank, Dean and Sammy. Loosen your tie, stay awhile.Â

101 Series Lesson 104: Simon and Garfunkel

Balcony Radio — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:35:50 -0400

Soulmates don’t always have to be of the opposite sex, you know . . . sometimes a boy named Paul grows up a few doors down from a boy named Artie and they just become the soundtrack to your life. It happens. In Lesson 104, we give you two kids from Queens who started their world domination in Hebrew school: Simon & Garfunkel. Meet us in the Park for two hours of the best music from Paul and Art’s careers, both together and apart. We’ll save a space for you on the picnic blanket.Â

Soulville Ep 7

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 18:10:11 -0400

You know what you people? Soul! Deeeeeep soul. Deep, sweet soul. Dammit. In episode 7 of Soulville, we give it to you baby, for like an hour and a half. (Or an hour forty minutes, really. Not to brag.) So, pull up some silk sheets over your fine-ass self and let us wash some soul music over your fine-ass self. Enjoy, babydoll . . .

101 Series Lesson 103: Music of 1977

Balcony Radio — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:09:39 -0400

There are many pivotal years in the history of tunes. Years that mark a new era, a new style, a moment that magnifies the birth, or genesis, or lives of a generation. For Lesson 103 of the 101 Series we bury the first of our musical time capsules with music from the year punk broke, 1977. It crosses many musical styles and radio formats and sounds like you’re scanning up and down the FM dial while cruising in your Camaro. It’s two years before The Walkman and almost 25 before the iPod. Your social network is hanging out and getting high. It’s the baby boomers’ last gasp looking into punk’s gaping maw. Who the fuck are the Sex Pistols?

Songs From the Yard Ep 7

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 21:51:15 -0400

If you know someone who doesn’t like reggae music, give them this show. Seriously. If you know someone who’s a total dick and doesn’t like reggae music, give them this show. In episode 7 of our reggae testament Songs From the Yard we pull out all the stops and give you two hours of the dankiest, stickiest, ickiest, bass-iest music ever produced on Jah’s island.Â

101 Series Lesson 102: Prince

Balcony Radio — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:15:19 -0400

Before you listen to this episode, purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka. Then we’ll leave you behind in the snow – Â just because we can. For Lesson 102 of the 101 Series we focus on the music of the enigmatic musician, Prince. It’s a journey through funk, rock and psyche. Get up and getÂ ready to dance to 2 hrs ofÂ pumpin’ Prince – or whatever he decides to call himself – action. We feel like hitting the dance floor right now. Don’t worry – we left our purple g-strings at home.Â

Sock Rockinâ€™ Beats Ep 7

Balcony Radio — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 19:28:21 -0400

It’s time to nail down your lava lamp . . . we’re about to rock your fucking house off the foundation. In Episode 7 of Sock Rockin’ Beats we set aside two hours of our lives to pummel your eardrums and annoy the neighbors. YOU’RE FUCKING WELCOME!!Â Where is our thank you? (Hint: the best thank you is hitting the donate button on the right side of your screen. We’ll even say please.)

101 Series Lesson 101: Nirvana

Balcony Radio — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:22:16 -0400

Out of the Seattle sludge many bands emerged . . . only one is in the rock and roll hall of fame. That band is called Nirvana. In Lesson 101 of the 101 Series, we explore the best power trio in rock (fuck Rush). Here we are now, let Dave Kurt and Krist entertain you. Enjoy two hours of solid noise without a single mention of Courtney.Â

Off The Wall Ep 7 12 Inch Pleasures

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 16:00:48 -0400

When you’ve had a hard day you want to come home to a little pleasure. You need some satisfaction to ease the stress and strain. You want something that’s different and warm and lasts a little longer. For episode 7 of our tribute to our vinyl record collection, Off The Wall, we give you the pleasure you need – 12 inches worth. We dip into the 12-inch 45s that have unique songs or different mixes of well-known songs. So we’ll explore that part of the collection that usually gathers the most dust – and gives true meaning to the term “Size Means Everything”. You just have to get up more often – to change the record.

101 Series Lesson 100: Our Favorite Songs

Balcony Radio — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:23:52 -0400

In this episode we play the songs WE like. 20 of ‘em! Enjoy.Â

Long Song Silver Ep 7

Balcony Radio — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 15:07:46 -0400

Do you want to know who really loves long songs? Really, really, really loves them? The DJ. You put on “Stairway” or “Hotel De California” and the DJ has time to take a piss, smoke a cigarette and refill the coffee pot. Or you can play an extra long track just to fill airtime when there areÂ no commercials and you don’t want to do that much work. We here at Balcony Radio carry on that tradition . . . every once in a while we put on the long tunes and get a li’l blotto while the guitar solo goes into its third minute (and Scott puts on the coffee). The show is called Long Song Silver. Dig: it.Â

101 Series Lesson 99.2: Bob Marley In Studio

Balcony Radio — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:55:28 -0400

If you really, really, really think about it . . . reggae is folk music for Jamaican people. And, just like in the folk scene, the main guy is named Bob. For the second part of Lesson 99 of the 101 Series, we follow Mr. Marley and his Wailers into the studio for two hours of tunes. And then we bumped into the mixing board because it was so smoky in there. Pull up some collie and enjoy dank jams from all Bob’s albums. Just make sure to pass it, Jah is watching.Â

I Remember That Ep 7 (Hardcore Oldies)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 21:10:35 -0400

Every once in a while you need to listen to some oldies. Tunes that are older than 30-35 years that now defines the lost art of oldies radio. For episode 7 of our oldies show I Remember That we go to the ringers – the mashers – the heavy hitters that hit home runs every time they step in a studio or when their records spin on the turntable. This is the time for hardcore oldies and music that is more than a trip into nostalgia. You may, however, go for a stomp around the living room.Â

101 Series Lesson 99.1: Bob Marley (Live, Jah!)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 28 May 2014 22:13:09 -0400

Time once again to listen to the music of another head on Mt. Rushmore. For Lesson 99 of the 101 Series we take a two-part journey into the smokey world of reggae music and the late, great Bob Marley and his band, The Wailers. For Part 1, we go “live” and dance with the crowds and try to see through the thick clouds of smoke at the one they say is Jah. No matter – we’ll just stand here in our spot and move quietly from side-to-side.

High Tea With The Beatles Ep 7 (Beatles Doing Covers)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 25 May 2014 18:02:47 -0400

The Beatles are a band that had four frontmen . . . Â and three songwriting brains (John & Paul, George and the two songs the drummer wrote). But, you know, sometimes the ol’ brain has to take five and let someone else’s song come through the amps. The Beatles covered eighty million songs. In this episode we cherry pick two dozen. Enjoy the Mods giving nods . . . to songs that inspired them (and you). We got 90 minutes of the Beatles doing cover songs. Sit down, you know the words (sometimes the Beatles forget them).Â

101 Series Lesson 98: Willie Nelson

Balcony Radio — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:38:54 -0400

There are few artists in this world who belong on Mt. Rushmore. Fewer look like they’re already carved out of granite. In Lesson 98 of the 101 Series we put the spotlight on an all-time legend: Mr. Willie Nelson. Pull up some rolling papers and a light, in the next two hours weÂ explore a wide array of both originals and cover versions in various genres. There’s not too much you can say about Willie that hasn’t been said, so it’s best just to listen as we travel from the 1960s to the present. Smoke ‘em if you got him . . . and we know Willie’s got ‘em . . .

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 7 (â€œLiveâ€ Stones)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 18 May 2014 18:11:03 -0400

When The Greatest Rock Band In The World takes it to the stage it’s always a killer show. 50+ years haven’t slowed them down one bit. So, for episode 7 of Have The Rolling Stones Killed, we prove once again there’s no slowing, stopping or staggering. This week we look back into the live archives of The Rolling Stones for a ’round the world tour and get lost in the time machine because one show rocks just as much as the last one. Or the next one. Your ticket is good until the tour ends.Â

101 Series Lesson 97: Alice Cooper

Balcony Radio — Wed, 14 May 2014 09:01:19 -0400

Up to this point the 101 Series has been a rather straight-forward review of music for whatever topic we happen to be exploring. But now it’s time to throw a little Shock in with Rock. We do this in Lesson 97 with a guillotine and the old soft-shoe and a review of Alice Cooper. It’s showtime in the dungeon and the snakes are fed and ready for action. We listen to tunes from the days of The Spiders up to the 80s. It’s a big bloody smile from the guy with the crazy make-up and the snazzy-looking golf threads.Â

Gimme Back My Song Ep 7

Balcony Radio — Sun, 11 May 2014 16:31:59 -0400

Hey, you there . . . our name is Balcony Radio and we’d like you to get under some covers with us . . . cover songs! Please don’t throw that drink in our face! Pull up a stool and let us entertain you with some borrowed tunes. We call it Gimme Back My Song and you should, too. Epsiode 7 is ready for your consumption.Â Many artists become fully identified with a new version of an old favorite. OthersÂ just do it to fill out the set list.Â Buy us a round and we can sing along now and decide later if it’s good.Â

101 Series Lesson 96: Aretha Franklin

Balcony Radio — Thu, 08 May 2014 07:55:08 -0400

Alright, people, it’s time for another lesson in the 101 Series . . . this week we bow to the Lady Herself, Ms. Aretha Franklin. We’ll start in the early jazz days, proceed to her inventing soul and r&b, take a gospel detour, flirt with her disco(ish) material and wind up somewhere around the time she wore that big hat at the inauguration. (We liked the hat.) Someone around here needs to apologize to Ms. Franklin that it took us so long to give her the stage and spotlight. A grievous oversight by our volunteer staff . . . no college credits for ANY of the interns.Â

From The Board Ep 7 Coffee House Folk

Balcony Radio — Sun, 04 May 2014 08:59:54 -0400

Through smoke and haze, the aroma ofÂ cappuccino (there’s also espresso, if you prefer)Â and something that doesn’t smell like tobacco, is a dusty stage with a single microphone and a stool. A singer with bad skin and bad clothes is warbling an old folk song about a train ride through snowy mountains and hitchhiking on an empty highway. The folk singer is probably an English major from NYU, but who cares. For episode 7 of our “live” show From The Board we turn back the hands of time for a 2-hr sing-a-long – “live” acoustic folk and country, coffee house-style,Â with the ghosts of Greenwich Village. Â There’s a table down front at the stage. Stay until the performance is over as a courtesy to the artist, and please drop a couple dimes in the tip jar at the side of the stage. Thanks…

101Series Lesson 95: REM

Balcony Radio — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:00:32 -0400

In some places the water is funny . . . New Orleans, Austin, Chicago, Memphis, Minneapolis. For a reason that cannot be explained, these places have a sound. Another of these spots: Athens, GA. In Lesson 95 of the 101 Series we rock you in a jangly fashion courtesy of the best band Athens produced (sorry, B-52′s) and one of the last great American bands: the REM. Pull up a seat on the veranda, we’ve got two hours of Mike, Peter, Michael and sometimes Bill for you to enjoy (even their mandolin on every song phase).Â

Found Gems Ep 7

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:34:44 -0400

We at Le Balcony firmly believe in diggin’ deep. Deep into the ice cream carton. Deep into the pizza dish. Deep into the crate of records. Deep into the second side of albums. All your favorite artists and bands record an album of 12 songs and you know four by heart . . . what happens to the rest? We scoop them up and call it the Found Gems show. In this episode we play all the songs time forgot and we remembered. Dig?

101 Series Lesson 94: Warren Zevon

Balcony Radio — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 20:58:48 -0400

The true test of a great singer and songwriter is the influence that person has on music. Warren Zevon, the subject of Lesson 94, wrote lots of songs that were covered by other people and he could rock pretty well himself. For the 101 Series this week we journey through the open life of Zevon’s music and muse with humor on all the subjects you know – werewolves, lawyers and sitting at a bar drunk as hell with the whir of the AC in the background. Pour another Mai Tai and enjoy that sandwich.Â

Embryonic Ep 7

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 14:13:11 -0400

Rock and roll is work, dammit. Not every jam starts a fucking jam. All creative endeavors start in a more gelatinous form . . . In episode 7 of Embryonic, our testament to the demo, we look over the shoulders of giants and check out the songs you know by heart back when the writer didn’t. Get out the notepad, the pen, the pack of smokes, the lighter, the ashtray, the sticky-icky and the strong coffee because work is happening.Â

101 Series Lesson 93: Roxy Music

Balcony Radio — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:06:39 -0400

The glam aliens have arrived and they want to dance and make out with you. And not in that order. TheyÂ may look a bit odd (especially the guy in the feathered boa with bad hair) but they can still put on good show. For Lesson 93 of the 101 Series we dip into the catalogue of Roxy Music and watch how art and experimentation can lead to a few big hits. It’s 2 hrs of strange noise, strange clothes and a host of mellotrons humming in the back. Don’t worry – the ship leaves for the next planet shortly.Â

Dusty Gems Ep 7 (Modern Rock Sounds You Should Know)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 15:09:30 -0400

Not everything that’s new is bad. We promise. Some of the new stuff rocks your balls off, too. Believe us. So, for episode 7 of Dusty Gems, we showcase contemporary bands and artists you don’t know (instead of old artists you don’t know, like we usually do). Take notes, we’re playing all the bands your cool nephew is into. And he digs bands you don’t know. (Actually, don’t say “digs” in front of him, either.)

101 Series Lesson 92: The Band

Balcony Radio — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:39:46 -0400

The Who? No. The Band. What a bunch of pompous assholes to name their band THE Band . . . but, seriously, when your group has five front men you can call it anything you want. In this lesson (92!) of the 101 Series, we plug into the only bunch of musicians who can run with guys named The Hawk and The Bob. Put on flannel and chop some wood for the fire, Levon picked up the sticks and looks ready to go.Â

Deez Rhymes Ep 7 (Freestyle Jams)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:15:41 -0400

Alright alright allllllllllllllright, now. It’s time for everyone to shut tha fuck up and sit tha fuck down, here’s episode 7 of Deez Rhymes – FreestyleÂ in da hi-youse! Â In the next one hundred twenty minutes, we drop beats stickier than the stickiest of the icky. Seriously, this show is flyer than Curtis Mayfield on a fucking jumbo jet in 1974, son. Make sure your woofer is up for the task.Â

101 Series Lesson 91: Van Morrison

Balcony Radio — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 08:25:40 -0400

The green isle of Ireland has given the world a great many things: James Joyce, the Boston P.D., Guinness and a certain Mr. Van Morrison. In Lesson 91 of the 101 Series, we sit down and bask in the warm glow of the Belfast genius . . . And we try not to bug him. We try really hard. (He still kicked Scott and took a swing at Anthony before doing a version of “Into the Mystic” that made us cry and call our moms.)

Blue Highway Ep 7: Duets

Balcony Radio — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 21:08:22 -0400

There is an old saying which says “Two heads are better than one.” In music, two voices are better than one, especially in country music. For episode 7 of our country and folk series Blue Highway we bring together great voices for some classic duets, both long lasting pairings and short-lived one-time performances. Listen to the lyrics for a great story. And hum along on your own harmony line. It could be gone before you know it’s there.Â

101 Series Lesson 90 Side Projects

Balcony Radio — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:23:59 -0400

Everybody needs an alter ego to express those feelings your “real” self can’t express. In the music world, you either put together a solo record with the songs that were rejected by the other band members. Or you find like-minded players in other bands and discover a whole new persona. These are called Side Projects and they are the subject of lesson 90 of the 101 Series. These projects are pseudo-super groups and they become somewhat mythical in the music canon. Or they’re just the backing band goofing around having a good time and playing whatever the fuck they want. Whatever the case, it’s the true meaning of Alternative Music no matter what the record companies say. Find your own definition. It’s always off the beaten path.

X Chromosome Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 17:01:50 -0400

Oh, what a wonderful time of year it is! One would typically say that “Spring is in the air”. However, we here at The Balcony prefer the wild call of “Ladies in DA HOUSE!”. The ones who are truly in charge step into the studio for episode 6 of our women’s showcase X Chromosome. We get our usual instruction on the proper way to rock, roll and take control of all things that get in the way of rocking and rolling. The message is simple: From here on out the rules change and you have nothing to say. We’re cool with that…

101 Series Lesson 89: Britpop

Balcony Radio — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:15:52 -0400

We’ve been making several international journeys of late. There is one final musical trip we would like to take to a place we’ve been before and then we can fly home. It’s time to travel back to England for Lesson 89 of the 101 Series and a serious look at and listen to the pop-Top 30 life of Britpop. Music designed for lots of people. There will be big power chords, sweet harmonies, tight production and coordinated tailoring for the next two hours. Hop on your bad motor scooter and join the party.

Time For Bob Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 17:26:41 -0400

Bob. Dylan. B-o-b D-y-l-a-n. We don’t like to throw the word genius around–because we’re not dicks–but, seriously. It fits here. Snugly. Join us for episode six of our testament to the best thing Minnesota gave the world: Time For Bob. In the next two hours we encounter Napoleon dressed in robes, Einstein disguised as Robin Hood, an eskimo named Quinn and someone explains to Scott what Belle Starr really did for a living.Â

101 Series Lesson 88: New England Rox

Balcony Radio — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:31:06 -0400

Alright, time for some rock with funny accents . . . American-style. In Lesson 88 of the 101 Series we visit some of the colder states in the union: Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. You call them New England. We, at the Balcony who are familiar with American history, call it Newish England. (Just to be different.) Join us for a couple of hours of rock from bands who practiced while letting the chowda cool.Â

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 6 ~ International Psychedelia

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 09:30:16 -0400

A few things are universal . . . Every culture is into food, sex, drugs and music. We’re going to focus on three – and we’re notÂ hungry yet. In episode 6 of our psych show “This Pill Makes You Small” weÂ appropriately take a few trips for some internationalÂ psychedelia. It’s a fairly safe bet that much of this music has been influenced by the flora and fauna of the environment. It’s all a matter of how its consumed. No matter – there are still more colors than the Aurora Borealis. You sit in one place while flying around the world.Â

101 Series Lesson 87: French Musique

Balcony Radio — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 08:45:13 -0500

When it comes to the music of France one can write it has a certainÂ joie de vivre, a quelque chose de spÃ©cial, a certain je ne sais quoi. Pronouncing it is a whole different matter. In Lesson 87 of the 101 Series we listen to music from France and make every possible human effort to enunciate the titles of the tunes. We take a chronological journey and start at the origins of French popular music. Our pronunciation does get better towards the end. Worthy of the Croix de Guerre.

Swingtime Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 20:28:31 -0500

Ok, ladies and gentleman. It’s time to shine up your shoes, paint your nails, get the tuxedo pressed, call the dressmaker to let out the waist and get ready for some really great music. It’s Swingtime episode 6 and we make a few smiles, shed a couple tears, and dance real close to each other. The greatest songs of all-time are about to be played for you. Perhaps you should show reverence. Or maybe you should pour some Manhattans and send the kids to their friend’s house for the night. The party is just getting started.

101 Series Lesson 86: 90â€²s R & B

Balcony Radio — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:27:57 -0500

Everyone had a bad 80s. Rock. Pop. Country. You. Me. You know who had a really bad 80s: R&B. It’s just not good. But, you can’t keep a good groove down for too long . . . and R&B made a strong comeback in the next decade. In Lesson 86 of the 101 Series we highlight all the new jack jams for two hours of solid 90s R&B. Watch us bring back the high top fade. It’ll be like Bill Clinton is back in office getting his sax blown. Word. Â

Soulville Ep 6: The Funk Show

Balcony Radio — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:38:57 -0500

Funk comes in many guises. A smokey room. Bad cooking. Smelly socks. All funky. Our preferred method of receiving the funk: bass guitar. In episode 6 of Soulville we balance on some serious platforms and stomp the serious funk into your brainbox. If we can get it through your ‘fro . . . Prepare to stay off your ass the next two hours.Â

101 Series Lesson 85: History of Sub Pop Records

Balcony Radio — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:01:40 -0500

Rising from the murky depths of the Puget Sound comes a sound that at one time record executives, A&R men and mallrats called grunge. We, at The Balcony, will not call it grunge. It is flannel rock. Here in Lesson 85 of the 101 Series we focus on the label that brought some authenticity back to rock: Sub Pop. Let’s get rid of all that commercial bullshit and kick the wood paneling in your parent’s den to fucking pieces.Â

Songs From The Yard Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 08:04:58 -0500

Alright, people . . . it is time to get ourselves together. Look busy, man. Jah is coming. Here it is, episode 6 of our testament to the music of the island, Songs From the Yard. Roll up a spleef, crack that bottle of Red Stripe, it’s time for some fuckin’ reggae. You should probably also open a window and keep the ceiling fan going, the jams in this show are d-a-n-k.Â

101 Series Lesson 84: Rock Instrumentals

Balcony Radio — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 08:19:31 -0500

Once upon a time there was a song that said, “What are words for when no one listens anymore?”. Here in The Balcony we completely understand that sentiment. And so with lesson 84 in the 101 Series we take our metaphoric pencil and erase the words – or most of them at least – and listen to some instrumental music. Sometimes a good riff, great playing and a sweet arrangement are all you need to enjoy a good tune. There have been some classic wordless ditties over the years. We’d like to tell you how good they are. But words escape us. Just be quiet, listen and hum along.Â

Sock Rockinâ€™ Beats Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 14:59:15 -0500

Alright, jerks. You know what it’s time for. Oh, you don’t? Then, get the fuck out . . . It’s time for Sock Rockin’ Beats, our tribute to ringing ears and sprained necks. This is the sixth time we’ve done it. And by done it we mean play all the songs that will have the neighbors reaching for brooms to pound the ceiling. Or the phone to call the cops. Enjoy, everybody. ‘Cept that guy. We told you to get the fuck out.Â

101 Series Lesson 83: Family Bands

Balcony Radio — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 21:30:16 -0500

Not every bloodline is gold. For every Frank Sinatra, we have a Frank Sinatra, Jr.; for every John Lennon, a Sean Lennon. But, every once in a while . . . talent is in the genes. In Lesson 83 of the 101 Series we keep it in the family and feature bands made up of brothers, sisters, and cousins. You know, the people you first make noise with. Join us for two hours of jams by groups who must have had interesting times on the road. (Seriously, who wants to catch their brother doing blow off a groupie’s ass with two roadies? Not us.)

Off The Wall Ep 6: The Music People album

Balcony Radio — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 15:05:58 -0500

Once again, we wonder off into the smokey world of shellac . . . For the sixth time we drop the needle in the groove in our vinyl-only show, Off The Wall. In this episode we focus on one 3-record set called The Music People. It’s a collection ofÂ artists that were on the Columbia label and various subsidies from 1970-1975. But it’s all vinyl and it all rocks. Don’t mind the gaps, scratches, hisses and bumps. Keep your fingers on the sides of the record . . . look, man, you smudged it. Great.Â

101 Series Lesson 82: Live at CBGBs

Balcony Radio — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:30:14 -0500

Few places on earth are and were worth making a pilgrimage to . . . Mecca . . . the pyramids . . . the Great Wall . . . One of them, probably the most important, is no longer a place you can physically travel to: CBGB.Â In Lesson 82 of the 101 Series we take your ears back to the tiniest, loudest, smelliest, anti-hipsterish rock club the world will ever know. Put on your boots and stick the safety pin through your cheek, it’s time to release the punx.Â

Long Song Silver Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:01:27 -0500

You know who really loves long songs? The DJ. The overnight guy puts on “Hotel California” or “The End” or “Stairway” because that gives him enough time to go take a leak and smoke a j. We at The Balcony want to continue said tradition. Here’s our sixth testament to songs over ten minutes, Long Song Silver. In this episode we play some fucking opuses, man. Opuses!

101 Series Lesson 81: Songs About Radio

Balcony Radio — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:56:29 -0500

There are so many things you can say about radio. The sound of static and a mis-dialed station can’t be replicated on a DSL line. Also, someone once said “Radio is a heartbreak.” That same someone then got the idea to write a song or two about it. And so did a lot of other people. On Lesson 81 of the 101 Series we assemble the best songs about Radio – the medium the builds and destroys. You can take some wild rides in radio. Listen in as we try to de-magnetize the static.Â

I Remember That Ep 6 - Live on The Ed Sullivan Show

Balcony Radio — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:00:09 -0500

Sunday nights from 1949 to 1971 there was only one place on the dial to watch live music . . . and everyone showed up. From Doris Day to the Jackson 5. The man who hosted this shindig: America’s uncool uncle, Mr. Ed Sullivan. Tune in and heat up that frozen TV dinner in the range, here’s episode 6 of I Remember That. In this episode we go from black and white to glorious technicolor. Put the clicker down. Take your shoes off and put on your houseslippers. You can walk the dog later.Â

101 Series Lesson 80: Songs About Baseball

Balcony Radio — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 07:33:38 -0500

Yeah, it’sÂ the dead of freaking winter, but we don’t hate to admit it . . . we miss baseball. Football? Eh. Basketball? So-so. College football? Go fuck yourself. Here in Lesson 80 of the 101 Series we go full the nine innings with the best tunes about the Pastime you’ll ever hear. Start the oven, we brought hot dogs. You better have mustard.Â¡BÃ‰ISBOL!

High Tea with The Beatles Ep 6: The George Show

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 13:30:08 -0500

Only one of the Beatles achieved the state of pure bliss known as Nirvana. It wasn’t Ringo. In episode six of our tribute to Los Beatles, we let the Quiet One take center stage for more than two tracks an album . . . Enjoy the George Show. Pull up a hash cloud and listen to a couple of hours worth of GH’s solo material and try to stay in this dimension. Om.

101 Series Lesson 79: Songs About Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Balcony Radio — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:31:40 -0500

Getting somewhere is half the journey of going somewhere. But, your choice of transportation can be worth writing a song about . . . for better or worse. With Lesson 79 of the 101 Series we concentrate on three important modes of travel – planes, trains and automobiles – and try to understand if there is something worth leaving home for. We at The Balcony, who started on a couch, are total couch people.Â

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 6 - New and Recent Stones

Balcony Radio — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 13:30:31 -0500

We at The Balcony aren’t fond of rules . . . making them or following them. When we started Have the Rolling Stones Killed, the edict was: don’t play anything after Tattoo You. (We don’t need to explain why.) But, because we are who we are . . . screw that. In episode 6 we stick to the newer Stones. Enjoy the last couple decades of your favorite band being too old to rock and still getting the job done.Â

Gimme Back My Song Ep 6: Robert Johnson Covers

Balcony Radio — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 18:26:20 -0500

There are many artists who have had their catalogs covered over and over again. If there were a Top 5 of most covered artists Robert Johnson would probably be at the top. Anyone in the 60s who played guitar, played Robert Johnson. On episode 6 Of Gimme Back My Song we explore almost the entire catalog of Robert Johnson with cover versions by a wide variety of artists. Maybe it’s part of the show or you just need to fill time but you don’t need to be a blues musician to play a song by Robert Johnson. But it helps.

The FreeSpace Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 19:50:38 -0500

Sometimes, man . . . sometimes, you know, man, you gotta . . . you know, trust the DJ. You gotta let someone else drive the car once in a while. Turn the GPS off, man. We at The Balcony got it covered, we’ll chauffeur you around the musical universe without leaving the comfort of our chairs. Actually, it might be better if you laid down. In episode six of The FreeSpace we just play . . . whatever. And it’s pretty cool. Buckle up. We drive with purpose. Â

The 61st Annual Balcony Radio Christmas Spectacular

Balcony Radio — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 22:05:54 -0500

The end of the year can mean many things: increased traffic, broken dreams, out-of-balance accounting ledgers, going to the gym to make up for the last 51 weeks of NOT going to the gym, and the endless and growing parade of Christmas-themed programming and music. These things go on for weeks. This year your hosts keep it to a minimum and just sit down and play tunes and talk about what a great year we’ve had. Let’s close the book on this year. Next year is another story. Our holiday hermitage might get flamboyant.Â

From The Board Ep 6 (200th show)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 10:18:53 -0500

200TH EPISODE! 200TH EPISODE!! 200TH EPISODE!!!

This program is a milestone in the history of BalconyRadio. We’ve reached our Bicentennial. 199 shows ago we were just beginning to crawl out of the internet digital stew as a little stream trickling through some cheap software. Now we’ve reached a special birthday and we’re going to ring it in with some “live” music. It is episode 6 of From The Board. There’s no need to go into a big social, political or emotional rant about the greatness of a “live” show. We’re really too busy partying in The Balcony. Sorry, kids. We’re locking the door for a private party. But you’re welcome to listen with the other guests.Â

101 Series Lesson 78.2: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Live ~ with special guest DJ Kat Jackson!

Balcony Radio — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 09:03:39 -0500

OK everyone. It’s time for the Petty party to continue as our three instructors (heroes) return to the classroom (studio) to listen to some “Live” music from Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. This is part 2 of Lesson 78 in the 101 Series and it’s 2 hrs of great performances throughout the career of this band. And back to grace us with her presence is guest DJ Kat Jackson ready to party beat for beat. All who were present previously have passes at the door. Show starts when the lights flash.Â

Found Gems Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 14:37:44 -0500

Big stars have big hits, but sometimes they have big misses . . . Here at Balcony Radio we understand that not every effort is your best. Sometimes you just do ai’ight. What we also understand is that some people’s ai’ight is still pretty fucking brilliant. Join us for episode 6 of our testament to forgotten tunes of all your favorite singer/songwriters types: Found Gems. Not every song is a single and not every filler track is fluff, dammit.Â

101 Series Lesson 78.1: Tom Petty (In Studio) ~ with special guest DJ Kat!

Balcony Radio — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:17:22 -0500

OK. We’re not going to BS around here – Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are GREAT! And they made some amazing albums that kick major ASS. So, for Lesson 78 of the 101 Series we devote two full shows to them. First in the studio and next week “live” and in full color. Plus to add to the festivities we’re joined by guest DJ Kat Jackson. It’s a party in The Balcony this week. All guests to the show have automatic passes to the concert. Door’s open – come on in!

101 Series Lesson 77: John Hiatt

Balcony Radio — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 17:37:06 -0500

What does John Hiatt have beneath that gruff exterior? We don’t know . . . a gigantic foldy brain, a house big heart, guts the size of boulders . . . the usual stuff unsung geniuses have. In Lesson 77 of the 101 Series we pull out some tunes by one of the best phrase turners America has ever produced: Mr. John Hiatt. Join us while we sample some delicacies from five decades of tasty rock dished out with a smile and a raised eyebrow.

Embryonic Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 21:41:34 -0500

Jimi Hendrix wrote “Purple Haze”. Was it always the great song it is now? um..Well..uh..maybe. Bob Dylan wrote “Ballad of a Thin Man”. Was it a stunning masterpiece from the first day? Uh..um, well,..it could’ve been. Be that as it may, lots of songs started life in a more simple version and needed to be worked on to become great. On Episode 6 of our demos show “Embryonic” we listen to some music icons in a more stripped-down environment (or an alternate universe) playing the songs you know – differently. You can judge for yourself. Is it right for the Hit Parade or the Lost Archives?Â

Dusty Gems Ep 6

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 15:03:32 -0500

The Music Machine is always at work . . . some cogs wind up not being necessary. The Machine spits them out. Carelessly. We at The Balcony believe those who got the shaft based on demographic research groups should sometimes get the spotlight, so we put together a little thing called Dusty Gems. Here in episode 6 we spin some more jams you don’t know. (Don’t pretend you do.) This one is all soft rock jams. Enjoy with a twist of lime.Â

101 Series Lesson 76: Farm Aid Performances

Balcony Radio — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:51:12 -0500

Willie Nelson is an American legend and icon. He saw there was a need to help some people known as “farmers.” So, after a comment by Bob Dylan at Live Aid, Â Willie called a few friendsÂ on the phoneÂ (John Mellencamp, Neil Young) and said “Hey, kids! Let’s put on a show and pay a few mortgages.” And so, Farm Aid was born. On Lesson 76 of the 101 Series we listen to 2 HRS of great performances from the annual concert that covers everything from Country to Iggy. Drop some coin in.

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Deez Rhymes Ep 6: Beats By Dre

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 19:44:44 -0500

There’s Phil Spector. There’s Brian Wilson. There’s Berry Gordy. There’s George Martin. There’s Steve Lillywhite. There’s Daniel Lanois. There’s T-Bone Burnett. You know what else, motherfucker, there’s Dr. Dre. The premier hip hop producer of our time has thrown Nate Dogg on a lot of tracks . . . Pull up bluntside to episode 6 of our hip hop show Deez Rhymes and chill. In this episode we play the best tracks the Doctor deemed worthy to throw together. Cue P-Funk sample, flute, piano, Snoop, gin, juice.Â

101 Series Lesson 75: Talking Heads

Balcony Radio — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:20:27 -0500

The name of this band? Talking Heads! In Lesson 75 of the 101 Series, the weird art kids are taking over. And we let them. We at The Balcony hate to admit it, but yeah, we stole all our dance moves from David Byrne. And our fashion sense. Join us as we play some jams from all their records–showing them growing from new wave artsy types all the way to worldbeat artsy types. Put on the big suit, it’s time.Â

Blue Highway Ep 6 The Grand Ole Opry

Balcony Radio — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:56:47 -0500

There are few traditions left in radio these days. Some that began in the “early days” of radio remain intact – bad advertising, A Prairie Home Companion, and Saturday nights at The Grand Ole Opry. For Episode 6 of our country and folk music show Blue Highway, we listen to great performances from a Hall Of Fame list of performers on a program that began life as The National Barn Dance and became so big it’s listed on the welcome sign to the city. Time to pull back the furniture and turn up the carpets for a living room hoedown.Â

101 Series Lesson 74: Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground

Balcony Radio — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:57:25 -0500

Andy Warhol gave us some important things: soup cans as art, 15 hour movies of a guy snoring and . . . the Velvet Underground. Two out of three of these things we at The Balcony are big fans of. In Lesson 74 of the 101 Series we take a look at the band that invented noise and its leader, the Coney Island Baby himself, Mr. Lou Reed. Celebrating the man’s life, we pick tracks from the band and his solo years to prove just how ugly beautiful things can be. Or how ugly beautiful things can’t be. We’re not sure. Just make sure you’ve got $26 in your hand.Â

X Chromosome Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 19:06:31 -0500

Biologists say that at the moment of conception we are all born female. 53% remain that way. We at The Balcony are 47%ers. But we know how to admire a woman’s work. For Episode 5 of X-Chromosome, our show dedicated to songs sung by women, we jump the genres for a variety soundsÂ emanating from the vocal chords of great ladies. We’re feminists,Â dammit! But, we like that chicks can rock, too.

101 Series Lesson 73.2 (Tom Waits In Studio)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 08:50:02 -0500

When Tom Waits asks you to come to a recording session and bring a fender . . . you probably should bring both a guitar and the front end of your car into the studio. Cover your bases. In part two of Lesson 73 of the 101 Series, we follow Waits out to the barn where he makes all those goddamn noises. Join us as we spend two hours charting Tom’s evolution from boho to hobo to weirdo. Hold on. You know what, maybe it’s better you let go.Â

Time For Bob Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:32:09 -0400

So, what do you do when you’re the greatest songwriter ever and your record contract dictates that product must come out? You cover songs. Everyone does it, why not Bob? Here in our fifth episode of our tribute to Mr. Z, Time For Bob, we focus on the tunes that influenced the great man enough for him to steal them away. Bob does covers. Check it out. You’ll be surprised. Honestly.Â

101 Series Lesson 73: Tom Waits (Live and In Person)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:28:56 -0400

Step right up, one and all. The attraction today is the unique, eccentric, well-coifed, surprisingly good at acting, megaphone wielding, garage rattling, barn stomping Tom Waits. Hear the man transform from a 70′s piano playing boho to a mutli-tracked beatboxing sixty year old indie rocker. In Lesson 73 of the 101 Series, we put together the live Tom Waits show we’ve always wanted to see. (Seriously, Waits, tour more.)

101 Series Lesson 73: Tom Waits (Live and In Person)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 09:37:15 -0400

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 15:58:34 -0400

We hope you figured out how much of the potion to drink to get through the door, it’s time for some psychedelic music. Here, friends, is episode five of our tribute to music best enjoyed floating two feet off the ground, This Pill Makes You Small. In this sojourn, please do try to keep up as we tumble up the rabbit hole of our own brains. Make sure not to pet the smiling cat, he’s a weirdo.Â

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 15:01:50 -0400

101 Series Lesson 72: Led Zeppelin â€œLiveâ€

Balcony Radio — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:57:13 -0400

John Bonham. John Paul Jones. Jimmy Page. Robert Plant. Fuck. Led Zeppelin. The hammer of the gods, the stomping t-rex, thunder and fucking lightning itself: Led Fucking Zeppelin. We at the Balcony have missed out on some major historical happenings: the building of the pyramids, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the first flight at Kitty Hawk, the bomb dropping on Hiroshima. Another thing we missed out on is seeing the Zeppelin in concert. In Lesson 72 we try to get as close to that feeling as possible.

101 Series Lesson 72: Led Zeppelin â€œLiveâ€

Balcony Radio — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:44:41 -0400

Swingtime Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:08:52 -0400

From Doris Day to Mel Torme, we at the Balcony are familiar with the Swingin’ side of life. Whether a well-sung melody, a jazzy orchestration or some serious be-boppin’, with Episode 5 of Swingtime we prove again that Swing music has got your soul, rock and all other musical needs covered. Add fedora and tuxedo, dress sharp and enjoy the party.

Swingtime Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:56:27 -0400

101 Series Lesson 71.2 (Bruuuuuuuuce Live)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:54:35 -0400

One day in 1975 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band walked onto a stage and haven’t left yet. They’ve been doing the same show at the same energy for 40 goddamn years. How is that possible? Is the Fountain of Youth off the New Jersey Turnpike near Exit 96? Tell us, Boss. We need to know. In Lesson 72.2 of the 101 Series we have perfect seats to a couple of hours of first rate rock and roll – in the balcony, of course. We saved you one. You better have sneaked in food. We brought a flask.Â

101 Series Lesson 71.2 (Bruuuuuuuuce Live)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:01:16 -0400

Soulville Ep 5 (Blue Eyed Soul Show)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 21:06:08 -0400

We at the Balcony are pretty fond of three things: peace, love and soul. (Four if you count BLTs.) It’s time for episode five of Soulville, our show dedicated to music of the heart and the spine and the guts.Â In this installment we prove that white people got rhythm by playing you a couple of hours of blue eyed soul. Join us for some music made by people in sweaters and penny loafers who’ve got big feelings, man.Â You should definitely try to dig.Â

101 Series Lesson 71: Bruce Springsteen (Part 1: In Studio)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 21:23:44 -0400

Icons come and Icons go but The Boss goes on forever. And when he gets going it goes all night. For Lesson 71 of the 101 Series we take a 2-part listen to the music of Bruce Springsteen with and without the E Street Band – because that’s the only thing that can be done. For Part 1 we explore the best tracks from the studio records. It’s only the first set as next week we go “live” for some big stage action. Your tickets will be valid the second show.

Songs From the Yard Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 13:00:21 -0400

Five hundred miles off the tip of the Florida Keys (on the other side of Cuba), is Jamaica, birthplace of a little something called reggae. Every once and a while we at The Balcony grab a trade wind and point our spliffs straight for Kingston. Join us for episode five of our testament to Jah almighty, Songs From the Yard. Bring sunscreen and a lighter.Â

101 Series Lesson 70: Columbia Records

Balcony Radio — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 08:59:31 -0400

Before the mp3, before the CD, before the cassette, before the 8-track, before reel-to-reel, before vinyl there was wax and shellac. Who put the wax and shellac on? Columbia Records did. The oldest record label in America deserves it’s own show and you’re getting it. In Lesson 70 of the 101 Series we focus on the only label that signed Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, all the hippies, Bruuuuuuce, Cypress Hill and Adele. (You should be impressed.)Â

Sock Rockinâ€™ Beats Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:08:38 -0400

Do you ever get the urge to just go through your music collection and put together a mix tape of all the hardest rockin’ songs you can think off? It doesn’t matter how many time you’ve heard it you just want it in the mix again? That’s what we usually do on Sock Rockin’ Beats. And with episode 5 we play songs that make us want to wreck cars, smash furniture and cause a little a mayhem. It’s standard operating procedure in this office. We invite you to join us.

101 Series Lesson 69: Music of Japan

Balcony Radio — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 03:00:58 -0400

The United States gave the Japanese many things: the bomb (and therefore, Godzilla), Tom Cruise as a samurai, the hamburger and rock music. The Japanese took to some of these things more than others, especially the rock. In Lesson 69 of the 101 Series, we venture over to the big island of Japan for two hours of rock, psych, folk and general experimental weirdness, Japanese-style. (i.e., efficient, well done and pretty damn cool.)

Off the Wall Ep 5: Warner Brothers Comps Pt. 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 16:42:47 -0400

Time now to go back to our vinyl archives. This is Off The Wall Episode 5 our journey through the vast and myriad vinyl collection stored here in The BalconyRadio vaults and studio. We knew exactly what needed to be done to follow up the last episode dedicated to Warner Brothers – play more! So that’s what we do – the best tracksÂ cherry-picked from the Warner Brothers vinyl compilations. It’s warm, scratchy and comes complete with a BIC turntable straight out of Burbank. Where else?Â

101 Series Lesson 68: Phil Spector

Balcony Radio — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:03:36 -0400

We at the Balcony know how to separate the artist from the art. We still like Woody Allen. We still like Roman Polanski. We still like The Naked Gun movies. Here’s Lesson 68 of the 101 Series where we set aside the personal from the professional once again and take a look at the career of Phil Spector. Join us as we take a tour through the life’s work of a man facing a life sentence. In this episode we climb the Wall of Sound and hope to not have a .45 pulled on us.Â

Long Song Silver Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:59:39 -0400

There have been many great pieces of music that been of great length. Gustav Mahler wrote symphonies that last over 2 hrs. And, course that “Ring Cycle” thing that goes on for a week. With Long Song Silver episode 5 the tracks we choose aren’t that immense. However, they are long enough to warrant their own special showcase outside of the streaming playlist. You can call them suites or song cycles or wanky – Â whatever suits your musical tastes. It’s time to pack a lunch and turn on the attention span.

101 Series Lesson 67: Songs About the Devil

Balcony Radio — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:59:07 -0400

You know how bad guy in the movie is always more interesting . . . he has all the best lines, wears a bitchin’ black hat and is usually a bad ass. So, we at The Balcony, with the aroma of sulfur in the studio, searched out songs about the ultimate bad guy: The Devil. In Lesson 67 of the 101 Series we play all the songs about El Diablo. Satan. Beelzebub. Miley Cyrus. Any incarnation evil takes.Â

I Remember That Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 11:54:35 -0400

You’ve heard all the big hits by all the great artists. Now it’s time to listen to some of the deeper tracks and hits from those same great artists. I Remember That is the oldies show that listens to all the great pre-Beatles music that your older relatives held near and dear to their hearts. Episode 5 has the names you know but some songs you may have missed. Pop off your shoes and mix a pitcher of Kool-Aid. It’s time to hit the dance floor again!Â

101 Series Lesson 66: Music of Canada

Balcony Radio — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 22:51:49 -0400

Yes, we play Rush in this show. We have to! And twenty other bands you may or may not have heard of sneaked past the border with them. For Lesson 66 of the 101 Series we round up the Canucks that kick ass and present to you the history of Canadian rock and roll. Canada: free health care, good dope, people smile at you AND they make rock music? Fuck!

High Tea with The Beatles Ep 5 (The Covers Show!)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 19:08:41 -0400

The Guinness Book of World Records–the original internet–says that there are 3,000 recorded cover versions of “Yesterday” by The Beatles. That’s cool. We’re not playing any of them. Balcony Radio will now present to you two dozen Beatles tunes covered by people you may and mostly may not know. Take notes for further research . . .

101 Series Lesson 65: Warner Brothers Records

Balcony Radio — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 23:28:38 -0400

For Lesson 65 of the 101 Series we turn back to the record shelf for some music history. Why don’t you join us for a broad look and listen to music from one of the greatest record labels of all-time – Warner Brothers Records. It will be a multi-genre ride in the Time Machine now boarding in Burbank, CA. Be sure to show your special ID at the front gate. The one with the picture of Alice Cooper’s boa on the back.

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 5: Under My Covers

Balcony Radio — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 14:19:24 -0400

This week’s show is thematically similar to last week’s cover version show. The difference being this week it features songs of The Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band Of All Time – the subject of the program. Episode 5 of Have The Rolling Stones Killed displays the influence and inspiration of other artists trying to rock as hard as those who rocked harder than anyone (I.e., Mick, Keef and Charlie). Sounds like a tough proposition.Â

101 Series Lesson 64: Stevie Wonder

Balcony Radio — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 21:37:20 -0400

So . . . we don’t throw around the word genius often. But, when it comes to Stevie Wonder genius isn’t the word. It doesn’t go far enough. If aliens from another galaxy showed up and said, “Impress us,” we’d hustle Stevie out to the piano quick. Does that say it all? In Lesson 64 of the 101 Series we give Stevie his due. This is a long time coming . . . how did it take us so long to get to this guy?

Gimme Back My Song Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 23:24:24 -0400

Not everyone who writes the song HAS to sing the song . . . sometimes the baton is passed and maybe, just maybe, a song is sung better by a different voice. In Gimme Back My Song (Episode 5!) we prove that a song can be cared for by more than one set of vocal cords. Join us for two hours of cover songs that might not be as good as original, but will do just fine on their own.Â

Grantâ€™s Mix Time

Balcony Radio — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:57:19 -0400

It’s been awhile but it’s time to do this again. We have a new Guest DJ. We searched high and low but realized the answer was here at home. Our guest DJ is Grant Keller, the tech-meister and media wiz for BalconyRadio.com. Grant brought in a some toys and machines to the studio and mixed a little music for us in the down-step techno mode. He has some fun giving us a lesson in operating strange, esoteric electronic devices with lots of wires. And we take copious notes.Â

101 Series Lesson 63: Gone Solo

Balcony Radio — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:53:14 -0400

You know, sometimes a rock star grows up and has to put childish things (or bands) away . . . and go solo. In Lesson 63 of the 101 Series we take a gander at a bunch of chicks and dudes who decided all the people in the van were keeping them back. It’s our episode of people goin’ solo. Join us for two hours of acts that proved sometimes you can still rock without having to split royalties. Â

From The Board Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:24:58 -0400

We’ve all done it . . . we all heard the lead singer say, “Here’s one from the new record,” and then head off to the bathroom or to track down a $14 beer. But, that’s part of the joy of going to concert. (Along with contact highs and ringing ears.) In episode 5 of our tribute to live music, From the Board, we give you all the joys of going to the show without having to get a babysitter or pay for parking.Â

101 Series Lesson 62: Prog Rock Primer

Balcony Radio — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:51:17 -0400

On a planet of erupting volcanoes inhabited by purple and green monkey-faced dragons standing on plateaus of granite and marble a siren’s song wafts through canyons and valleys…well, it’s not quite THAT pretentious. Or, perhaps it is. It’s a kind of music that believes in theme, development and variation and could be played by a symphony orchestra. With Lesson 62 of the 101 Series we give you a world overview of Progressive Rock, or simply, Prog. Or, Prawg Rawk. It will be an international affair with bands from around the globe playing enough music to fill an interplanetary amphitheatre. Time for some supernatural myths and legends.

The Free Space Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:50:00 -0400

Like the center of a Bingo card, The Free Space helps complete things. It can go in any direction, add up to any amount, and say anything it wants. So we explore that philosophy on this program of the same name. This is episode 5 of the show that can go off in one direction only to turn in another. It’s free form radio with a modern twist – mainly, we’ll play what we want today. Hop on board and strap yourself in for the ride.Â

101 Series Lesson 61: Bong Rock

Balcony Radio — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 22:54:00 -0400

Ok, now students, we have a very interesting topic to explore this week on the 101 Series Lesson 61. It is the rather broad, but generally accurate term “Bong Rock”. That is, music that would be good to consume green, leafy combustibles through colorful plastics tubes filled with water to. Since some here remember the original Proposition 19 in 1972, we decided to play some music with a certain dank and smokey quality. So we suggest that you participate completely for the full, heady flavor. Or perhaps just quietly explore your head through quiet….oh, forget it! Just say rock!

Found Gems Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 20:08:40 -0400

If you really sit down to think about it . . . every album/record/cd/whatever contains 11-14 songs. How many do you remember from each? Seriously, think about it. We’ll wait….We’ll wait more…..Balcony Radio is the type of place that mines through all the stuff you forgot about to bring you things that should stick with you from now on. In episode five of Found Gems, our tribute to deep tracks and B sides, we sit down for tunes all your favorites wrote that are new to you.Â

101 Series Lesson 60: Songs About Coffee

Balcony Radio — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:32:08 -0400

Lesson 60 of the 101 Series is about something near and dear to everyone and that is COFFEE something that we drink way too much of at Balcony Radio and which people all over the world drink way too much of and perhaps talk about it in a verbose and pompous fashion to the point of religious fervor an emotion we try to avoid however we also have a true love of coffee and can be just as verbose but we tend to put it more towards music and so we do that just as we always do on the 101 series with lots of great music hand picked from our oh so massive library which you really should see just how massive it is so large in fact that we could do just about any topic we want so when we chose coffee it seemed like a natural choice you know and you should see how many we left out so we started to go on and on about how great coffee was and how people all over the world were drinking more and more of it truly an amazing cultural phenomenon.

Embryonic Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 07:22:46 -0400

Do you think songs just happen, man? Really? Seriously? No. They don’t. People slave over these things. We at the Balcony are very aware of the creative process (and how it’s a pain in the ass). So, we decided to do a show of nothing but demo versions of songs by all your favorite people. Then we through the name Embryonic on it. Here’s the fifth episode, where we sit down for some strumming, humming, creaking recordings all put on wax to teach the band how the song goes. Take notes, professionals are working.Â

101 Series Lesson 59: Songs About The Presidents

Balcony Radio — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 23:03:58 -0400

Let it be known far and wide that The Balcony loves America. Or as we say it “Murrka.” Â So, with Lesson 59 of the 101 Series we pay tribute to Resident #1 and a few of the people who’ve tried to kill him. We don’t do all the presidents and some get more than one song. But it just shows that no topic (or its assassin) is sacred and even the White House should do a little dance every once in a while.Â

Dusty Gems Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:41:36 -0400

Great songs may come and go, but sometimes the best songs are the ones that have fallen just off the radar. Welcome to episode 5 of Dusty Gems – the show that re-calibrates the radar for a more powerful search. We have a bevy of great bands playing some deep grooves that could be called lost tracks, forgotten melodies or hidden pleasures. But we plead no contest to liking only the deepest grooves. Time to turn over the record and listen to track 3. “Wow! I haven’t heard that before . . .”Â

101 Series Lesson 58: Musicâ€™s Eccentrics

Balcony Radio — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 08:21:25 -0400

Webster’s defines the word ‘Eccentric’ as “Having it’s axis off center”. BalconyRadio assumes this definition as its motto and defines ‘Eccentric’ as music worth exploring. In Lesson 58 of the 101 Series we turn to artists who may never have been played on the radio, may not have had a hit single, or who have had a career on the outside fringes and give them a showcase and a mic. It’s good, weird and fun and proves that ‘eccentric’ is relative – madness or genius or a plate of Twinkies. Make of it what you will.Â

Deez Rhymes Ep 5 (The All-Girrrl Show)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 23:18:56 -0400

Neither the turntables or the mic are strictly a man’s domain. Sometimes the soft, well-manicured hands of a female MC can grip it and rip it. In episode five of our hip hop series Deez Rhymes, we hand it over to the ladies. Join us for a couple of hours worth of girlz wid attitude spitting fire about boys, guns, dancing, how they’re better than that other bitch and cars with the boom. Not one single mention of fancy purses allowed.Â

101 Series Lesson 57: Folk Music Revival

Balcony Radio — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:49:01 -0400

In the new millennium there has been a rise in the number of coffee shops in America – most belonging to one or two companies. We at The Balcony think it’s time to bring back the coffee shop as venue – the way it was in the days of Greenwich Village – with guitars, banjos and fiddles scattered freely about the room. Â For Lesson 57 of the 101 Series we revive Folk Music with a look back at small, crowded rooms filled with cigarette smoke, cups of espresso and a nasal whine emanating from a poorly-lit stage.

101 Series Lesson 56: G-L-A-M! Rock

Balcony Radio — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 11:30:36 -0400

To be perfectly truthful about Lesson 56, it really is more rock than glam. But we still like silver pant suits, bright red rouge and 8-inch platform heels. It all comes together under the heading of Glam Rock. If glamour is a genre then the music can be a gaudy piece of costume jewelry. But we know different. So for 2+ hrs we break out the glitter eye liner, strap on the electric boots and ride a rocket to Mars as we rock the stretch limo.

Blue Highway Ep 5

Balcony Radio — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 08:42:01 -0400

When the spurs are janglin’ and the John Deere keys are jinglin’ it’s because dosey-do time at the Balcony has come again. Saddle up for the fifth episode in our toast to Americana: the Blue Highway. In this show we mosey into the studio for two hours of songs about old time religion, America, moms, drinking, no good exes, fast-ass cars, crying, fighting and not trying to make eyes at your first cousin. Â

X Chromosome Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:00:24 -0400

There is only one person in charge. Her. She that rocks, raps and generally kicks the asses of all men and boys. This is episode 4 of our tribute to the chicks that rule, dominate and control – “X Chromosome”. All the girrrls that are fit to riot step to the front and Molotov your asses till you fully understand who the true better half is. Take it on the jaw and sell it downtown – these ladies don’t care!

101 Series Lesson 55: The British Invasion

Balcony Radio — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:43:23 -0400

From 1964-1971, teenage girls on both sides of the Atlantic had a collective orgasm set to music you can dance to. We call it the British Invasion. Join us in Lesson 55 of the 101 Series where we listen to all the bands that followed the Beatles down the tarmac at JFK Airport. In this episode we spin all the singles making up K-Tel box sets they try to sell to you with infomercials starring John Sebastian at two in the morning. Â (We preferred when Peter Noone made the informercials . . .)

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:11:34 -0400

Alright, we at the Balcony recommend that you synchronize your bongs to the music . . . right . . . . . . . now. Now. Here it is, presented to you in full quadraphonic stereo the band is inside your head psychedelic surround sound: This Pill Makes You Small. Here in episode four of music the Cheshire Cat would love, we sit seven inches off the ground and spin all the day-glo jams you can fit on a black circle. Don’t mind the naked shaman, he brought pizza.Â

101 Series Lesson 54: The Beach Boys

Balcony Radio — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:09:49 -0400

Summer time means a lot of things: bar-b-que, sunshine, zinc on your nose, a good case of heat stroke, some potato salad bloat and the music of Charlie Manson’s second favorite band (even he preferred The Beatles) . . . In Lesson 54 of the 101 Series we spin the well-produced tunes of the Beach Boys. Join us as we travel from the early surf rock all the way to the days when each song had a five french horns, a mellotron, a string section, and no Beach Boys except for the harmony singing . . . Here it is: the Brian Wilson show, featuring Mike Love, Van Dyke Parks, the rest of the Wilsons, their cousins, Glen Campbell, Squeaky Fromme and who ever else woke up in the sandbox.Â

Swingtime Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:10:49 -0400

The Charleston, the Lindy Hop, the Jitterbug, the Hand Jive,Â the St. Louis Shag, the Fox Trot, the Jump and Jive . . . at the Balcony we know them all. We could totally open an Arthur Murray location right here in the studio if we got the mics out of the way. We might even throw in a Rhumba and a Tango for some international flavor. So let’s move onto theÂ dance floor now withÂ episode 4 of our tribute to the sounds of the days before rock n’ roll: Swingtime. Join us for ninety or so minutes of music recorded and danced to by people who now eat dinner at 3 p.m.

101 Series Lesson 53: Elektra Records

Balcony Radio — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:24:13 -0400

In 1950 two college hipsters named Jac and Paul started folk record label in their dorm room. Why? Because that’s what you do when you drink a lot of wine from a jug while smoking reefer and listening to Leadbelly if you were in your early 20s before rock and roll changed everything. In Lesson 53 of the 101 Series we chart the history of Elektra from two guys in a room to becoming THE rock label of the 60s and 70s to the boutique niche label it is now. Find out how popular music went from acoustic guitars to bleeps and bloops in sixty years . . .Â

Soulville Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:08:57 -0400

Hey. You. Get some soul music in your life. Right: now. It’s that time again . . . join us for our fourth trip to the land of horns, pianos, bass all falling into the honey deep groove: Soulville. In this episode we go out of our way to play all the deep cuts that you’ll find in the crate in the back, under the table at your local indie vinyl record store. Come on, listen to all the stuff Dre, Kanye and the Dust Brothers sample from . . .

101 Series Lesson 52: Church Rock

Balcony Radio — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:58:32 -0400

The one thing we at the Balcony truly consider blasphemous is when you consider gospel and rock two different things. You ever seen a big choir put on a show? They’ll kick your ass more than an Arcade Fire concert, that’s for damn (darn, sorry) sure . . . In Lesson 52 of the 101 Series we take our secular-living-long-hair-having-dope-smoking-devil-horn-throwing-up asses to church for some religious music. Join us for two hours of proof that rock stars have soul. Now throw some bills in the collection, not coins . . . you don’t want to wake up the Lord this early on a Sunday morning. Say Hallelujah!

Songs From the Yard Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 26 May 2013 20:35:49 -0400

Every once in a while we here at the Balcony take a little boat ride down to the islands . . . it takes about ten months each time. It’s a l-o-n-g ass boat ride. In episode four of Songs From the Yard — our toast to reggae, ska, dancehall, lover’s rock, dub, Â and rocksteady — we play all the jams that should soundtrack your spliff rolling.Â

101 Series Lesson 51: Blues Between the Wars

Balcony Radio — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:48:11 -0400

Once upon a time, sometime between WWI and WWII, a wisp of wind found its way to a lonely crossroads and met a man named Robert Johnson. And when that meeting was over The Blues was born. There was nothing the wisp could do. And so with Lesson 51 of the 101 Series we look at the formative years for the genre known as The Blues and listen to recordings so old they’re growing moss. It starts with a lonely solo guitar player and ends with howl in the night – with a bucket of sweat for an appetizer. If Jay Gatsby had played The Blues he’d have been a happy man!

Sock Rockinâ€™ Beats Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:15:36 -0400

The name of the show says it all. Sometimes you’ve just got to rock. You need to build a playlist of the 37 most rockin’ songs you can think of at that moment and listen to it for many days. We do that, too – fairly routinely. And we bring it to you in a nice, easy-to-swallow sweet treat called Sock Rockin’ Beats. This is episode 4 and we throw caution to the wind – and a television off The Balcony – and play all those songs that keep us stompin’ on the floors in wild abandon – and the neighbors on the phone to the landlord. But we don’t care. We just want to rock out for awhile.

101 Series Lesson 50: Surf!

Balcony Radio — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:32:06 -0400

Hello, students. Time to gas up the Woody, break out the Sex Wax and pack up the cooler with beverages. The weather is getting warmer and the waves are getting higher so it’s time for some sun and sand in your sandwiches. Lesson 50 of the 101 Series says it’s “Surf’s Up!” – Â we get out of the classroom and on the road to beaches around the world – or maybe right down the 101 Freeway – and listen to lots of twangy guitar. Â Get your sunscreen and zinc oxide and hop in the back. Time to use some vacation time!

Off the Wall Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 May 2013 10:44:56 -0400

There are several things you can find in the Balcony Radio studio. Mics, shitty board, computers, two chairs (one swivel, one wood and needing to be replaced), lots of stolen office supplies, a rug and four thousand vinyl records. Some of these we put to good use . . . in this episode we pull some albums down and put them on the turntable. We call it the “Off the Wall” show. Pun. Dig: it.Â

101 Series Lesson 49: New Orleans

Balcony Radio — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:03:15 -0400

We at the Balcony don’t mind sweating a little . . . or fried food . . . or kick ass music. So, we went to New Orleans. And found all that. Especially the fried food and sweat. (They might have sweaty fried food there, it’s that humid.) In Lesson 49 of the 101 Series, we head down to the delta and pick up some New Orleans tunes for you. Â We had a good time down there, trying not to get thrown up on in the French Quarter (or make eyes with any sad teen strippers in doorways) . . . and came back with a gumbo of music for you to feast on. (One food joke is required when talking about New Orleans. It’s the law. We went with gumbo instead of jambalaya.)

Long Song Silver Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 05 May 2013 10:57:24 -0400

We here at the Balcony are pretty patient . . . we will let you go on. And on. (Just don’t push it . . . we’re looking right at you, Grateful Dead.) Here is episode four of our tribute to songs that you wait to take a bathroom break and/or beer run for: Long Song Silver. In this episode we play nothin’ but tunes ten minutes plus. So, yeah, we got stamina. And determination.Â

101 Series Lesson 48: The Doors

Balcony Radio — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:16:27 -0400

Out of the bushy wilds of Mulholland Drive and salty air of the Pacific Coast Highway, came slithering a band that set L.A. and then the fucking world on fire. In Lesson 48 of the 101 Series, we put on our leather pants and nicest feather headdress and dance around like shamans . . . because we’re playing The Doors. The fucking Doors. Get ready for a ten minute organ solo while Jim does . . . a ten minute organ solo.Â

I Remember That Ep 4: Doo-Wop

Balcony Radio — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:00:21 -0400

Once upon a time singers on rock records needed to know how to sing before stepping in front of a microphone. Once upon a time there was no fancy software to correct off-key notes or errant instrumental passages or add echo and warmth because musicians and engineers needed help to make a record. No one knew what auto-tune was, or ever heard of a Beiber. Once upon a time . . . With episode 4 of our oldies show I Remember That, we listen to Doo-Wop – great music, sung and recorded with perfection, that could slowly sway or rock the bobby sox on the dance floor. It was before The Beatles when your grandma and grandpa used to go out together and drink Cokes from the soda fountain at the Rexall.Â

101 Series Lesson 47: Toots and The Maytals

Balcony Radio — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:33:43 -0400

Every once in a while we at the Balcony get in a boat with no sail and drift off toward Trenchtown, somewhere near Kingston (we’ll find it). On this trip to the islands we meet a group of friends called Toots and The Maytals. Jamaica doesn’t have garage bands, but they got tin roof bands . . . in Lesson 47 of the 101 Series we pull up a spliff and vibe out to the best band the islands ever produced.

High Tea with The Beatles Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:30:10 -0400

He wrote all the silly pop songs with The Beatles and the silly love songs after The Beatles. So, with episode 4 of High Tea with The Beatles, we give you simply “The Paul Show.” In this episode we spin some deep and possibly forgotten tracks by Paul McCartney, solo and with some band with the dumb name of Wings (his Yoko, Linda, provides much tambourine). Well, it seemed to work and we cover Paul’sÂ years from the self-named album to the backyard thing. Knighthoods aside, the cute one still rocks.

101 Series Lesson 46: The 70s (Again)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:43:49 -0400

Oh, no . . . it’s the 70s. Again. Hey everyone, come and get happy with us at the Balcony as we sit down for part two of our tribute to the tunes–groovy and not–of the 1970s. It’s the 101 Series, and Lesson 46 has a chest hair, a leisure suit only buttoned to nipple-height, Burt Reynolds’ mustache, a pack of Kools, and half a tank of gas in the Camaro. Throw your keys in the bowl, you’re coming home with us.Â

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:39:30 -0400

Fifty years is a long time to rock. And with that time comes a lot of great live shows. With episode 4 of Â Have The Rolling Stones Killed we take it to the stages of the world with the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band of all time. It’s all live tracks, now sit down before a Hell’s Angel stabs you. All cylinders are burnin’ and the throttle is wide open and the world will never been the same again. The Stones never fail to kill it. And all guitarists show up for the gig – Jones, Taylor, Wood, and some guy called Richards.Â

101 Series Lesson 46: The 70s (Part 1)

Balcony Radio — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:06:31 -0400

When The Beatles broke up everything went to hell . . . one hit wonders, inflation, gas shortage, Nixon. The 70s. In Lesson 46 of the 101 Series we sit down on the shag carpeting and play all the day glo a.m. jams you remember. Join us for the first of two episodes (no disco!) celebrating the decade that gave us spandex, pubic hair and Three Mile Island. Next week: Return of the 70′s!

Gimme Back My Song Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:37:24 -0400

Sometimes there’s a song writer and there’s a singer and . . . sometimes they’re not the same person. We know. Fucking weird, right? Well, we at the Balcony are actually big fans of the cover song and to prove it we do a little thing called Gimme Back My Song. This is the fourth time we’ve done it. In this episode we prove that not all returns are diminishing . . .

101 Series Lesson 45: Elton John

Balcony Radio — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:01:38 -0400

We here at Balcony Radio love a diva and we can’t think of a bigger one than Lord Dame Elton John. Â In Lesson 45 of the 101 Series we focus more on the tantrums than the tiaras (you’re welcome) of one Reginald Dwight. We spend more time in the 70s than the 80s or 90s . . . but, you understand, right? The guy used to dress as Donald Duck onstage and spend money on cocaine instead of shoes. We’re going to hang on to the past, man, we were ALL more interesting then.

From The Board Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:13:47 -0400

“Bootlegger”? That’s such a twentieth century term . . . we like the phrase “Music Awareness Sharer.” Join us, will you, for our fourth session of listening to live music: From the Board. In this episode we play all the jams that you heard while standing in line for the porta potty . . .Â

101 Series Lesson 44: P-Funk, et al.

Balcony Radio — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:11:10 -0400

The Mothership has landed . . . on The Balcony. Alright, boys and girls of the universe, pull up some shag carpeting and be prepared to get your asses blasted a-w-a-y. In lesson 44 of the 101 Series we sit down with George Clinton, Bootsy (baby), Eddie Hazel, Bernie, a guy in a giant diaper and the forty other people making noise in the band and try to figure out what that smell is. (It’s funk.) In this episode we play two hours of Parliament, Funkadelic and Parliament-Funkadelic . . . try to keep up, your third eye looks glazed. Â

The FreeSpace Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:42:52 -0400

To be honest with you . . . being a d.j. is a small way to play god. When you control the airwaves you control . . . information. We, on the other hand, use our power for good: bringing you all music to rock your ass right there in your swivel chair. Every once in a while we sit down for some old school formless, play anything radio. We call it The FreeSpace (you actually should, too, because that’s its name). This is the fourth time we’ve done it. We kinda hope you like it.Â

101 Series Lesson 43: Southeastern US Music

Balcony Radio — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:30:01 -0400

The southeastern United States has provided us many things–good literature, bar-b-que, racism–but the one great gift it’s given the world is some kick ass rock and roll. Roll on in for Lesson 43 of the 101 Series: Music of the Southeast United States. Join us for two hours of tunes from places under the Mason-Dixon Line (even Florida). In this episode we play all the music of bands who had to haul all their gear up and down I-95.Â

Found Gems Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 07:58:02 -0400

Ty Cobb has the highest batting average in history: .365. That racist bastard failed six hundred thirty five times out of a thousand . . . songwriters hope to hit the same average . . . and usually don’t. Even your big stars have songs that don’t become hits. Most of the songs they write don’t become hits. So, we at the Balcony decided to throw the net out and pick up the deep tracks from the people you know and call it Found Gems. Here in episode four we sit down for a couple of hours of side twos, b-sides and live stuff we know you don’t know.

101 Series Lesson 42: Pacific Northwest Music

Balcony Radio — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:34:49 -0400

Hello, Students. Our musical road trip to the first day of Spring continues as we take the classroom to a music hotbed. This week Lesson 42 of The 101 Series listens to the Pacific Northwest. Before Cobain and Hendrix there were The Kingsman and The Sonics. It’s a musical heritage that goes beyond grunge and still rocks today. And when it rains so much what better thing to do indoors than write music. Or do heroin.Â

Embryonic Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:35:44 -0400

The lights are off, the groupies are all asleep . . . it’s time to pull out the pen and the acoustic guitar. All the songs you like don’t come out fully formed and finished, first you have to do a little thing call a demo. (How the hell else are you going to teach the song to the bass player?) So, come on, join us for our fourth installment in our tribute to demo versions of tunes by your favorite artists: Embryonic. In this episode we sit down for a 90 minutes of four track reel-to-reel goodness. Keep it down, the mics are gonna pick up your voice . . .

101 Series Lesson 41: Bay Area Music

Balcony Radio — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:29:45 -0500

Get on the BART, we’re going into the city (because why drive some place that has nine parking spaces in fifty square miles) . . . Here we are for Lesson 41 of the 101 Series: our trip to see the beautiful people making noise in the Bay Area. Join us for two hours of music out of S.F., Oakland, Berkeley and other places where you can freeze your nuts off in summer while paying too much rent . . . which the rock and roll and sourdough totally make up for.Â

Dusty Gems Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 09:59:29 -0500

If you dig into the crate, you’re going to come up with some tunes you’ve never heard before that can (and will) knock your fucking sox off. So, we your friends at the Balcony got out those extra long tongs and started collecting all these tunes in a big burlap sack marked “Dusty Gems” and deliver them to you. Gratis. This is the fourth time we’ve done it for you. You’re welcome.Â

101 Series Lesson 40: Will Oldham

Balcony Radio — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:29:34 -0500

We love Will Oldham even though he looks like the captain of a clipper ship. (Seriously, someone should check his beard for barnacles.) In Lesson 40 of the 101 Series we focus on the man of many guises: Will Oldham. Join us as we play two hours of jams by Bonnie Prince Billy, Palace Brothers, Palace Music and just plain old Will. Â Let the hirsute man entertain you with music pretty enough for you to not look it in the eye.Â

Deez Rhymes Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:00:54 -0500

It’s that time again . . . you know what it is . . . mic check . . . 1, 2, 1, 2 . . . Balcony Radio gets all up in your face every once in a while. Most times its with guitars and drums, but sometimes it’s with dope ass crate-dug beats. Join us for episode four of our testament to hip hop, Deez Rhymes, while we broadcast from the third floor of an apartment far, far away from the hood. In this show we drop two hours of old skool hip hop–where we rediscover LL Cool J’s actual coolness, try not to make fun of Afrika Bambaataa’s Egyptian hat and finally settle the Roxanne Shante/Real Roxanne debate.Â

101 Series Lesson 39: Frank Zappa (Part 2 ~ Live)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:20:38 -0500

It has been the distinct pleasure of your instructors to have seen ‘in person’ the subject of this lesson in the 101 Series. And now for Part 2 of Lesson 39 we have some ‘live’ tracks from Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention. You will hear some truly amazing musicians playing some very difficult music quite well and getting away with it. Plus some burning white hot guitar solos just for flavor. Â It’s not your typical rock concert.Â

101 Series Lesson 39: Frank Zappa (Part 1 ~ In Studio)

Balcony Radio — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:07:59 -0500

Often times in the world of ART the words “Genius” and “Original” are tossed around like a kickball on a playground. Well, those two words apply most aptly to the subject of our next two lessons on the 101 Series as we take a healthy dive into the music of Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention. In Part 1 this week we’ll listen to his studio creations and next week we’ll take it to the stage and listen to some “live” music. Â It’s music like no other except by a Mother. Mother Superior Frank Zappa.

101 Series Lesson 38: Marvin Gaye

Balcony Radio — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:56:13 -0500

Motown gave the world many gifts and here is the first that should come to mind: Marvin Gaye, the (most times) bearded genius. Let’s be honest . . . James Brown may claim the title, but Marvin Gaye is really Soul Brother #1.Â In this lesson of the 101 Series we sit back and let Marvin serenade us with some serious rhythm and blues while wearing a tuxedo with a red rose in the lapel. We totally feel under-dressed for this episode . . .

Blue Highway Ep 4

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:03:06 -0500

Guitar, drums, bass, fiddle, pedal steel, big ugly hat . . . it’s country music time, people. Saddle up with us for episode 4 of our Americana music series the Blue Highway. In this episode we sit down for two hours of songs about the Lord, trains, drinking, mom and dad, shooting people, the good ol’ days, horses, and no good cheaters. Enjoy, but we’d rather you not wear that gingham outfit, even if it is ironic . . .

101 Series Lesson 37: Led Zeppelin

Balcony Radio — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:56:12 -0500

On the night of June 6, 1899 Aleister Crowley laid down in his bed in the warm arms of the Green Faerie. When he drifted off into the purple-tinged ether he heard a sound, pounding in the distance like a far-off heartbeat. Closer, he could make out words–”Hey, hey mama, said the way you move gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove.” And Crowley l-o-v-e-d it. Here’s lesson 37 of the 101 Series: Led Zep, Satan’s favorite band (sorry, Black Sabbath). In this episode we bear with Robert Plant’s Tolkien-inspired bullshit for two hours and escape the Misty Mountains unscathed . . .

X Chromosome Ep 3 (All Grrl Punk Edition)

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:14:09 -0500

Every night is really ladies’ night, isn’t it? Tonight, the Balcony is estrogen-heavy as we sit down for the third episode of our tribute to women making noise, the X Chromosome show. In this installment we prove that women can be just as loud and rude and obnoxious as any dude and play a couple of hours of punk music. Gals in these bands don’t care about being pretty and one of them stole our wallet, but we’re cool with it. They think we’re cool, right?

Repeat after us: the guitar is not an extension of the penis. Click the link and check out all the two minute songs these girls snarled over:

X Chromosome #3 Episode Playlist

101 Series Lesson 36: Stand-Up Room Only (Pt. 3)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:13:54 -0500

And now, ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, the headline performers of our comedy trifecta dedicated to music and those who make it. Time now for Part 3 of Stand-Up Room Only – the final chapter of Lesson 36 in the 101 Series. Your hosts get a little carried away and say this would be a good series. But it’s only a little over-excitement at another set of great comedy. Drinks are half-price and comedy is ready for consumption. Let’s take it to the stage for The Main Event.

Time For Bob Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:39:34 -0500

Bob Dylan is Bruce Springsteen + David Bowie x Woody Guthrie. The math checks out. In episode 3 of our tribute to the Shakespeare of the midwest, Time For Bob, we play two hours of wild mercury from half a century’s worth of kick ass music. The curly haired genius kinda looks like a riverboat gambler now because of that mustache, but we forgive him.

Bob! Bob! Bob! Bob! Bob! Bob! Bob! Click the link for more Bob:

Â Time For Bob #3 Episode Playlist

101 Series Lesson 36: Stand-Up Room Only (Pt. 2)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:34:02 -0500

Welcome back to the show, ladies and gentleman. We hope you enjoyed our opening act last week. Time now for the next act to come to our stage with Part 2 of Lesson 36. Music and all who make it are again the focus of this evening’s festivities. The show begins right now!

The FreeSpace Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:29:19 -0500

Sometimes, man, sometimes, you know, you just gotta lie on the floor and put on some headphones and drift away, man, you know . . . join us, will you, for our third attempt at late-nite let the dj pick ‘em broadcasting: The FreeSpace. In this show we sit down for two hours of songs that don’t belong together at all. Start with a blues riff in B, watch for the changes and try to keep up.

Just click the link, the songs in this show are great. Believe us:

The FreeSpace #3 Episode Playlist

101 Series Lesson 36 - Stand-Up Room Only (Pt. 1)

Balcony Radio — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:46:11 -0500

It’s a funny thing – Music can be a funny thing. And it’s even funnier in the eyes of a great stand-up comedian. This week the class plan for the 101 Series is the first part of our look at comedy’s take on the music business. We bring together some very funny people saying some very funny things about some very funny musicians. No cover charge here – check your fan club memberships at the door.

Swingtime Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:12:29 -0500

We hate to be the ones to tell you this, but we here at the Balcony feel as though it’s our duty to inform you . . . your grandparents did it. They had sex. Lots of it. And when they did Nat, Frank, Dean, Ella, Bing and Johnny Mathis (most likely Johnny Mathis) were singing in the background. Just face that fact, then you can join us for two hours of music the greatest generation got it on to in episode 3 of our Swingtime series. In this episode we play songs that rock without an electric guitar in sight . . .

Why don’t you go jerk us a soda and bring us back the paper, here’s two bits . . . then, when you get back, click on the link to check out the songs from this show, sonny:

Â Swingtime Episode

101 Series Lesson 35 Part 2: Return of the 80â€²s

Balcony Radio — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:52:18 -0500

We still don’t know who shot J.R. . . . in the second session of Lesson 35, we return to the 80′s once again at Carl Lewis-like speed and check out all the songs that rocked the ride to and Â from the mall. Join us while we wonder why it took so long for the Berlin Wall to come down and what exactly was that thing on Gorbachev’s head was . . .

Way back when we had a crush on one of the Thompson Twins, but we don’t remember which one . . . click on the link to check out the songs from this show while we think about it:

Â 80′s Show Pt. 2 Episode Playlist

Songs From the Yard Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:13:12 -0500

Balcony Radio is unofficially sister cities with Kingston . . . we’re just waiting on some formal paperwork we need to get notarized . . . and for someone in Jamaica to acknowledge us . . . In episode three of Songs From the Yard, we give tribute to Jah with two hours of Jamaica’s cultural gift to the world: reggae. Join us under a tin roof on a balmy day passing it to the left hand side . . .

We love reggae music so goddamn much we just dropped two hours of it with no Bob Marley. Click on the link and check out the reggae songs you can’t buy at a Starbucks register:

Â Songs From the Yard #3 Episode Playlist

101 Series Lesson 35: The 80â€²s, Pt. 1

Balcony Radio — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:43:18 -0500

You can, fer shure, gag us with a spoon . . . because it’s time for some 80′s!! In lesson 35 of the 101 Series Â we spin the tunes with teased hair and a fake English accent, all while drinking New Cokes and trying to finally figure out the rubik’s cube. (That’s probably why we’ll need a Part 2 next week.) There will be synthesizers, lots of synthesizers . . .Â

The hole in the ozone layer: all the hairspray from the 80′s have finally floated that high up . . . and burned the hell out of space! Click on the link, check out the jams:

Â 80′s Part I Episode Playlist

The 45th Annual Balcony Radio Christmas Pageant

Balcony Radio — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:28:57 -0500

Well, good friends and neighbors, it's that time of year for jacking up your electric bill with massive lighting, sorting out old gift cards for possible re-re-re-use for new gifts, and then flocking a big tree with snow the texture of mucous. Yes, it's t

101 Series Lesson 34: The Sex Pistols

Balcony Radio — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:32:48 -0500

We polled ourselves and have come to a consensus: Sid couldn't play for shit. We also agree that it doesn't really matter. In lesson 34 of the 101 Series we stick safety pins in each other and listen to the Sex Pistols for a couple of hours. At least once

Sock Rockinâ€™ Beats Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:04:28 -0500

These ones don't go to 11, they go to fucking 13 (also, because of our OCD it has to be an odd number). In our third installment of Sock Rockin' Beats, the show dedicated to playing music loud and fast the way your parents hated, we sit down for two hours

101 Series Lesson 33: Pink Floyd

Balcony Radio — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:33:59 -0500

To be honest . . . we still don't know which one is Pink. (We do have the address to the funny farm, though.) We here at Balcony Radio love to let our brains float off into the ether tied to a long string of twine and the best soundtrack for that: the Pin

Off the Wall Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:06:04 -0500

Not all the record albums in the The Balcony archive are on the shelf, some are in a little box. Those are called 45s: the original cass-single, the first mp3 . . . we've got a bunch of them. In episode three of Â Off The Wall, our celebration of music on

101 Series Lesson 32: New York City

Balcony Radio — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:20:24 -0500

Neither of us at The Balcony have been to NYC, but . . . we will. One day. And when we do, we're heading straight for the Apollo, then where CBGB's used to be, then the Village to see where all the folkies were . . . In Lesson 32 of the 101 Series we wand

Long Song Silver Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:17:48 -0500

Every once in a while you've got to make a nest in your brain with music . . . along with maybe some salty snacks, some Yoohoo, and a pizza on the way . . . it's time to synchronize your bong with your cerebral cortex and listen to some long jams. In epis

101 Series Lesson 31: The Replacements

Balcony Radio — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:35:34 -0500

Hello, students. Welcome back from your vacation. Today we listen to the music of one of the great pioneering bands of alternative rock who never got the respect they deserve, nearly banned by CBGB's, were banned on SNL and did everything they could to al

I Remember That Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:06:55 -0500

Rock and roll music was born in 1951 and by Watergate was old enough to drink. We here at the Balcony are big fans of rock's freckled years in the 50s and this third installment of our oldies series I Remember That proves it. In this episode we play a cou

101 Series Lesson 30: Mark Lanegan

Balcony Radio — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:34:12 -0500

We here at the Balcony will admit that we spent a large portion of the mid-90s wearing flannel and jeans three sizes too large . . . we kinda looked like Screaming Trees roadies (or the guys who'd sell weed to Soundgarden). In this class session of the 10

High Tea with The Beatles Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:14:21 -0500

The Beatles are dropping like flies . . . (sorry). We at the Balcony are pretty sure that Ringo is going to be the last Beatle standing, and we're totally fine with that. In the third episode of our High Tea With The Beatles series the drummer gets the sp

101 Lesson 29: Balcony En EspaÃ±ol

Balcony Radio — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:59:56 -0500

Â¡Hola, chicos y chicas! TÃº amigos at Balcony Radio aren't afraid of music we don't fully understand. Even though that usually applies to Brian Eno, today that means a whole different language . . .Â It's Lesson 29: Rock En EspaÃ±ol. In this episode we h

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:09:12 -0500

There is only one garage band on earth that has lasted fifty years: the Rolling Fucking Stones. In this episode we sit down with Mick, Keef, Brian/Mick/Ron, Bill (mostly), and Charlie (our favorite) for two hours of full tilt rock 'n' roll. We'll be in th

101 Series Lesson 28: Los Lobos

Balcony Radio — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:21:01 -0500

Sit down, pick up your pencils, class is in session . . . today's 101 Series lesson is the pride of East Los Angeles: Los Lobos. In this episode we sit down for two hours with the best living room/backyard/auditorium/festival/club/open air stadium band ar

Gimme Back My Song Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 21:10:02 -0500

"Hey, I wrote that song!" "No you didn't; I did!" Well, someone wrote it . . . we don't really care, we just like the song. Now we have Episode 3 of Â our look at the someone doin' someone else's tune, "Gimme Back My Song." We have a few surprises and a l

101 Series Lesson 27: England Pt 2

Balcony Radio — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:17:15 -0400

Well, students, it's time to complete our tour of merry England and begin our farewell to the land of Dickens, Black Sabbath, and Stonehenge. The final bus is about to pull out. Let's hope it doesn't start raining. This blessed plot, this earth, this real

From The Board Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:14:11 -0400

A good live recording can bring out the best in a band. We've selected some truly great performances from venues and studios coast to coast. We've searched high and low across the great electron and proton superhighway and filtered out the fat and cut to

101 Series Lesson 27: England Pt. 1

Balcony Radio — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:11:02 -0400

Get your passports and travel itineraries together students. Time to board the 767 for the first part of our journey through the music of England. This is is our second two-parter and an entry in the "Where?" category of topics. It will be a multi-genre e

Embryonic Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:53:38 -0400

It's time to go back . . . back . . . back. Back to the origin of a species. Back to the germ of new life. Back to the first note played by an acoustic guitar or piano that initiated the composition of a classic song. Well, with Episode 3 of our Embryonic

101 Series Lesson 26: Neko Case

Balcony Radio — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:36:03 -0400

Welome back, students. This week in the 101 Series our lesson focuses on the music of a great artist and a genuine lady: Neko Case. We'll go through all her great solo albums (we'll leave it up to you to listen to the New Pornographers on your own time).

Found Gems Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:08:02 -0400

You've heard them before. You know their names and the popular songs they've done. They are the well-known singer-songwriters that have been all your favorites for years. But somewhere deep in each of their albums are great songs that received little or n

101 Series Lesson 25: The Ramones

Balcony Radio — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:17:19 -0400

Ok, students, it's time now for a punch in the face punk rock style as we get some serious slam time from The Ramones. It's loud, fast and rocks like Hell. Make no mistake - this will kill you many times. Play it, Dee Dee . . . 1, 2, 3 bam bam bam bang bo

Dusty Gems Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:25:57 -0400

Sometimes gold is where you find it - sometimes you come across a diamond in the rough. Often times its created by a name you're not sure of but maybe you've heard it before. This is the show dedicated to dusting off the lost gems by forgotten singer-song

101 Series Lesson 24: Jimi Hendrix

Balcony Radio — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:29:02 -0400

We move from one guitar hero last week to another guitar hero this week as The 101 Series serves up a huge dose of Jimi Hendrix. We've got for you two hours of screamin' solos, soaring sounds and general burning to the ultimate degree. Ear plugs will be n

Deez Rhymes Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:49:06 -0400

Alright. Now it's time to start your week by tripping out on hip-hop. Put on your colors and get your attitude on, G. It's episode 3 of our journey into the world of classic and more recent lyrical shots, Deez Rhymes. We've got all the beats to make your

101 Series Lesson 23: Chuck Berry

Balcony Radio — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:40:43 -0400

Now, students, we give you a lesson in rock 'n' roll history as we take an extended listen to the man that got 'em all rockin'. Often imitated, but never duplicated! The innovator and originator - it's the one and only Chuck Berry. You'll hear all the gre

101 Series Lesson 22: Credence Clearwater Revival

Balcony Radio — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:04:57 -0400

Hello students. It's time to get some serious dancin' and rockin' as we go stompin' in the swamps with Credence Clearwater Revival for Lesson 22. It's loud, loaded with blues and screams like a banshee. These are qualities worth exploring in our view. We'

Blue Highway Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:04:40 -0400

Seems we've been on this road before but it's been so very long since we've seen each other. Welcome home, friends and neighbors. It HAS been awhile but it's time for Episode 3 of Blue Highway--a ride through classic, contemporary, alternative country and

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 3

Balcony Radio — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:23:36 -0400

Step in to the rabbit hole and fall to inner space. Turn on the lava lamp, polish up your crystals and prepare for the next journey through the record crates of psychedelia. It's Episode 3 of our multi-coloured exploration into garages and basements every

101 Series Lesson 21: The Black Keys

Balcony Radio — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:41:37 -0400

Students, are you ready to rock? Are you ready to kick the world's ass so hard it'll get sent into the next millennium? Well, fasten your seat belts and get ready for hyper rock action as The 101 Series reaches maturity with Lesson 21 and a workout with T

Soulville Ep 3: Stax Records

Balcony Radio — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:06:02 -0400

For this installment of Soulville we decided to do a review of one of the greatest record labels in the history of music - Stax Records. We crate-dig through the history of Stax and listen to the famous and near-famous artists who put deep grooves into li

101 Series Lesson 20: Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young!)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:16:12 -0400

Hello again, students. This week's lesson will concern mainly David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. But, obviously, a part of their career included someone who's been featured in this classroom before, Neil Young. (CSN and sometimes Y!) So the les

Off The Wall Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:42:11 -0400

When you have too much vinyl (like us!) you want to play it as often as possible (like us!). And when it begins to overtake the entire living area of your home then you want to show it off (like us!). So, now we present our second installment in our love

101 Series Lesson 19: Wilco

Balcony Radio — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:03:24 -0400

Hello there, students! It's school time (again). This week's lesson in ye olde 101 Series is a band from the great state of Chicago: the Wilco! In Lesson 19 of the 101 Series we sit down for two hours of Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt and whoever else is in t

I Remember That Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:23:02 -0400

You are getting sleepy, very sleepy. You're beginning to go back into the furthest reaches of your mind. You're beginning to remember. Yes, you're thinking of all the great songs you knew when you were growing up but somehow got forgotten by your favorite

101 Series Lesson 18: Lucinda Williams

Balcony Radio — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:44:16 -0400

Welcome back, students. Time now to step up to the bar and order a round for the house. This week we'll listen to music from a genuine artist and a genuine lady: Lucinda Williams. We'll hit the gravel road all up and down her catalog. Step aside, boys - t

Sock Rockinâ€™ Beats Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:41:53 -0400

When ya gotta rock, ya gotta rock. And now's the time to do it, balls out runnin'. Take a little time to rock Â with Sock Rockin' Beats Episode 2 and you'll be a whole lot happier. It frees you of worry, makes you're mind clear of confusion and puts every

101 Series Lesson 17: Todd Rundgren/Utopia

Balcony Radio — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:01:36 -0400

Welcome back, students of music and/or madness. The next topic in your syllabus for the 101 Series features Todd Rundgren and his sometime/all the time band Utopia. It will be like sitting at a Todd show only with studio tracks from many of his great albu

Embryonic Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:07:23 -0400

Which came first - the note or the staff? Was it thought before sound? Or, perhaps, cassette tape before vinyl? We attempt to answer those questions with our Â look at the sketches that became masterpieces. It's Embryonic Ep 2 and we listen to the songs y

101 Series Lesson 16: Neil Young (Part Two ~ Neil On Stage)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:13:43 -0400

We now would like to set a precedent for our presentations in the 101 Series as we settle in for Part 2 of our study of Neil Young. This time we take it to the stage as Neil does it solo and sometimes with his erstwhile band Crazy Horse. Neil mangles pian

Long Song Silver Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 20:11:04 -0400

On and on. On . . . and . . . on. No, it's not a song by ABBA or Stephen Bishop. Or an album by Jack Johnson. It's the motto and mission statement of the program dedicated to smashing the short attention span to shreds: Long Song Silver. This week it's Ep

101 Series Lesson 16: Neil Young (Part One ~ Neil In The Studio)

Balcony Radio — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:10:59 -0400

Hello, students. Today your lesson is about someone who has a guitar, a harmonica, and sometimes a piano and can make each sound like a dying giraffe. This week's show is your first two-part lesson as we listen to the studio recordings of Neil Young. Plea

Deez Rhymes Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 22:04:29 -0400

Welcome back from your recess, students. Time now for a lesson where poetry and beats meet at a little place called hip-hop. This is episode 2 of Deez Rhymes, our uncensored look at hip-hop and the people who make it. Check your smoking gat at the door (t

101 Series Lesson 15: Richard Thompson

Balcony Radio — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:35:21 -0400

There are a lot of guitar heroes out there . . . Â Clapton, Van Halen, Hendrix, blah blah blah. But there is only one who can melt your face with a solo and then play a fifteenth century ballad. His name is Richard Thompson. Revere him! We at The Balcony

Gimme Back My Song Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:35:17 -0400

The motto of this show is "Anything you can do I can do, too." That's because this program proves that a cover can be as good or better than the original. This is Episode 2 of Gimme Back My Song, the showcase for songs re-done as small tributes, extended

101 Series Lesson 14: The Who

Balcony Radio — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:52:11 -0400

Ok, students . . . time to secure your blast suits and adjust earplugs for maximum capacity as we learn a thing or two from England's loudest band, The Who. Get ready as Pete Townsend shreds, Keith Moon explodes, John Entwistle dances on his fret board an

The Free Space Episode 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:33:07 -0400

The best thing about freeform radio of the 60s and early 70s was that the DJs could play anything they wanted. The music drove the program in any direction. The Free Space is the program that does that on The Balcony . . . and in Episode 2 we play whateve

101 Series Lesson 13: Elvis Presley

Balcony Radio — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:14:59 -0400

This week's lesson, class, has a touch of Rock 'n' Roll royalty attached to its name. Today's instructional program is about "The King," Elvis Presley. We learn about many aspects of his career as we rock and bop around the classroom and in the hallways.

Soulville Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 07:53:55 -0400

It's time to head down the road and make a stop at a little town called Soulville. This is Episode 2 of our look at some of the best music ever made. Originating in great cities like Memphis and Detroit, these are the tunes that will get your head boppin'

101 Series Lesson 12: David Bowie

Balcony Radio — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 23:19:16 -0400

Well, students, Â there will need to be complete and undivided attention to this week's lesson . . . this is because our subject is a performer of many personas. From Davey Jones to folk waif to Ziggy Stardust to Thin White Duke to guy in Berlin who did t

X Chromosome Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:17:37 -0400

Woman . . . the fairer sex, the giver of kind assurance, the loving breath, the punch in the face, the kick in the head. Rock and roll is not a man's game, and we give you two hours of women on the mic, strangling the strings, hitting the drums too hard .

101 Series Lesson 11: The White Stripes

Balcony Radio — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:49:19 -0400

It is the unalterable opinion of your humble instructors that Meg White is the greatest rock legend of all time. And with x-husband/brother Jack backing her up there's no stopping her. Of course, this is all part of Lesson 11 this week in the 101 Series a

From The Board Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:09:58 -0400

If it's live, it's better than Memorex. And we have a great show here. This is Episode 2 of From The Board. All live, all the timeÂ from stadiums and studios around the world . . . We listen to some great live music played with verve and spontaneity. Plea

High Tea With The Beatles Ep 2: John Lennon

Balcony Radio — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:40:52 -0400

Fifty years ago the world took a strange wobble and created the band that started it all - The Beatles. And in this second episode we begin our look at the solo work of the individual members beginning with John Lennon. Great album cuts, rarities (bootleg

101 Series Lesson 10: The Clash

Balcony Radio — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:01:59 -0400

Okay, attention, class, please. This is the first day of Summer, so it's time to begin Summer School. This will be a super-condensed lesson so you can learn it quickly. Today's subject will be The Clash. They will play their music the only way it should b

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:13:27 -0400

Killer riffs plus a bad attitude equals the most killer rock 'n' roll. This is our second look at the second greatest band on the planet. Although, after listening to this show, that could be a debated argument. Nevertheless, it's time to rock your ass of

101 Series Lesson 9: Eric Clapton

Balcony Radio — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 08:23:54 -0400

Good day, Class. Today we have some mental nutrition for you. Time now to bow down at the alter of Rock 'n' Roll to the man known as "God". Guitar and blues master, EC, Eric Clapton is featured today. Let's put down our pencils and bask in the greatness o

Blue Highway Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 07:31:55 -0400

Well, howdy there, little shavers. Thanks for mosey-in' up here to the campfire. We got coffee on the brew and our guitars are tuned to perfection. Time for some Americana. So if you know the tune sing along. If not, well, it's good to have your company,

101 Series Lesson 8: Donovan

Balcony Radio — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:23:50 -0400

Attention, please. Today we sit cross-legged on the floor while Donovan hovers above us and sings songs about mountains, oceans, flowers, superheroes, tea, and girls with funny names. (These are the things that make him happy!)Â You just cannot listen to

Swingtime Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 11:14:30 -0400

Whiffs of cigarette smoke drift upwards towards flickering electric lights and the bouncer is throwing out the next guy trying to find the way home. Deals in the back and drinks at the bar. You can hear this music playing in the background . . . Don't for

Time For Bob Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:20:11 -0400

Ok, kids. It's time for more music from a (the?) Great American Legend. It will be a fair sprinkling of tunes from a long and illustrious career. And along the way there will be one or two surprises. Â Cappuccino and espresso are optional. Can we bum a sm

Swingtime Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 21:41:21 -0400

Ladies and Gentlemen, there comes a time in any respectable radio station's programming when there must be a tip of the top hat and wave of a cane to some great tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond. Dim the lights and mix the Manhattans. Extr

101 Series Lesson 7: Los Angeles

Balcony Radio — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:02:10 -0400

Ok students, it's time for another category in our studies. We move on now to our first "Where?" installment in the 101 Series as we take a good healthy listen to the music of The Balcony's hometown: Los Angeles. There will be much fist pumping and yellin

Down In The Dumps w/ Elliot

Balcony Radio — Sun, 27 May 2012 10:15:49 -0400

The Balcony completes its trifecta of guest DJs with a visit to our state-of-the-art studios by our very good friend Elliot. While Anthony is on assignment collecting sounds in the wild, DJ Elliot sits in withÂ Scott and plays the music that makes him fee

101 Series Lesson 6: Hip Hop

Balcony Radio — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:38:31 -0400

There's not much that needs to be said except: this lesson rocks. Get out your pencils and paper, class. We've got two hours of the most incredible classic hip hop, there is too much to be learned. And class, you will learn . . . or else. So, Scott had to

3 Sides of Black w/ Rhonda

Balcony Radio — Sun, 20 May 2012 08:49:29 -0400

Great taste in music is a strict requirement for being a friend of The Balcony. So one of the first names we thought of was our good friend Rhonda. Rhonda is our second Guest DJ and she will play the music that defines and shapes who she is. Listen closel

101 Series Lesson 5 MOTOWN!!

Balcony Radio — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:06:16 -0400

No two ways about it, the music goes on forever. This week we ALL get a lesson in greatness from the people that brought you big stars, sweet harmonies and coordinated three-piece suits. Music for all seasons. Â Explore deep cuts in the Motown Singles Co

The Chill Factory w/ Vero

Balcony Radio — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:26:11 -0400

It's good to have friends. Especially friends with great taste in music. That's why we invited our good friend Vero into The Balcony studios as our first Guest DJ to play some of her favorite tunes. Hang out with hipsters in The Chill Factory. Here is som

101 Series Lesson 4: Joni Mitchell

Balcony Radio — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:34:55 -0400

Well, hello class. Welcome to another edifying lesson in our on-going school of rock-n-roll. Today's subject is the great Joni Mitchell. Laurel Canyon never sounded so good (or had such straight hair).Â Buy some Joni, show that you have a sensitive side.

Songs From The Yard Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:44:28 -0400

Hello and welcome to our second excursion into the music genre that has more sub-genres than you can shake a spliff at. Smile and dance, children . . . We really tried shaking a spliff at this show. We tried hard. Now, click on the link here and check out

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:35:00 -0400

Here is our second trip into the ether. In this episode we play more psychedelia than we knew existed. We will also probably make fun of a few band names, have weird conversations, and enjoy ourselves way too much. We recommend a cold drink, a soft pillow

101 Series Lesson 3: The Grateful Dead

Balcony Radio — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:25:41 -0400

OK class. Time to put on the tie-dye and dance like there's no tomorrow. Today's lesson will focus on the music of Capt. Trips Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead. 2+ hours to carry you through the universe. Focus? Not now, I wanna dance! Buy some Dead. Se

Found Gems Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:42:37 -0400

Babe Ruth didn't hit a home run every at bat. Sometimes he hit a double . . . here are some album tracks by your favorite singer-songwriters. This is our second excursion into the deep end of the vinyl pool. You know these people, but not these songs. Fix

Dusty Gems Ep 2

Balcony Radio — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:33:14 -0400

The second in our series of shows dedicated to lesser-known singer-songwriters. Take notes. (And show your work.) Admit it, you've never heard of most of these people. Buy some of their music and impress your friends. Click on the link to check out the so

101 Series Lesson 2: Elvis Costello

Balcony Radio — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:22:37 -0400

Today's lesson, students, is an angry man with an angry band. No pastels allowed at this show. All ass-kick, all the time. (We're not sure you should be wearing that skinny tie, though.) The other Elvis . . . the one that didn't eat fried peanut butter an

101 Series Lesson 1: Steve Earle

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:41:25 -0400

In the 101 Series we focus on the persons, places and things--the nouns of rock. We devote the entire episode to an artist, location, era, language or any other topic we decide to marginalize. Steve is Lesson 1 in the 101 Series. Click the link to check

X Chromosome Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:33:43 -0400

We at the Balcony realize that the guitar is not an extension of the penis. As total feminists, we recognize that chicks rock, too. Seriously, don't be a sexist. Buy some girl music. Click on the link to check out the songs in the show: X Chromosome Sho

Soulville Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:22:09 -0400

We don't always need to rock. Every once in a while we let some guys with horn sections and pianos come in and kick your ass. Get some soul music in your life and listen to this. The first episode is all ladies (imagine the beehives). Click the link to

Songs From The Yard Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:01:54 -0400

Roll on up to the islands with your friends at The Balcony . . . We love reggae so much we'll give you two hours of it with no Bob Marley. In this show we play jams stanky enough to give you a contact high. Do yourself the favor of picking up some reggae.

Sock Rockinâ€™ Beats Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:56:08 -0400

Rock and or roll. We've got it. You need it. Here it is . . . loud enough to hurt your feelings. Get some loud ass music in your life. Click on the link and check out the songs from this show: Sock Rockin' Beats Show Playlist

Off The Wall Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:52:15 -0400

We have got vinyl. Tons of vinyl. Tons and tons of vinyl. (Listen closely for the pops and clicks.) Our first episode is all comedy. Comedy records . . . listen to what made your parents laugh. Click on the link to check out who we gave stage time to:Â O

Long Song Silver Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:48:38 -0400

Pay attention! Occasionally the rock starts need to go on . . . and on . . . and on . . . This is episode one of our series of songs over ten minutes long. Synchronize your bongs. Buy some ponderous music, get your money's worth. Go on and click on the li

I Remember That Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:28:01 -0400

Oldies radio doesn't play oldies any more. We promise to never play anything after 1970. You will never hear "Fly Like an Eagle" on our oldies station. Our oldies are somewhat goodies. Click on ye olde link below to check out the songs from this show: I R

Gimme Back My Song Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:23:55 -0400

You don't always have to write your own songs. Really. Just be careful with what you do to someone else's tune. (Or we will have to kick your ass.) We know you listened. Now buy some music. Click on the link to check out the songs from the show: Gimme Bac

From The Board Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:15:33 -0400

Here are some recordings that make you feel like you are there. We didn't sneak the recording equipment in ourselves. Honestly . . . Don't let the guy check our bag!Â The first episode is an old fashioned soul revue show. Now do yourself a favor and buy

Found Gems Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:07:46 -0400

Babe Ruth didn't hit a home run every at bat. Sometimes he hit a double . . . here are some deep tracks by your favorite singer-songwriters. Buy some music. Right now. Click on the link to check out the songs we played in this show: Found Gems Show Playli

Embryonic Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:57:15 -0400

Rock and roll is hard work. Here are the first drafts of some tunes you may know. Sometimes the demo version is just as good as the finished one. Now shut up, tape is rolling. You like music, now buy it. From us. Click on this here link to check out the s

Deez Rhymes Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:39:15 -0400

At Balcony Radio we are in favor of passing the mic to you only if you can rock it. You like the rap music. Buy some (click on the link, yo):Â Deez Rhymes Show Playlist

Time For Bob Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:44:10 -0400

The Man. The Myth. The Nose. Â Mr. Zimmerman. Please step aside . . . Bob! Bob! Bob! Bob! Bob! (Click on this here link to check out the songs from the show): Time For Bob Show Playlist

Blue Highway Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:01:24 -0400

Our first venture down the dusty roads of Americana, alt-folk and classic country, tumbleweeds and all. Get some twangy music in your life. It is good for you. (Believe us.) Click on the link to check out the songs from this show:Â Â Â Â Blue Highway Sh

The FreeSpace Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:33:04 -0400

The first of our adventures in to freeform radio. In this episode, we play whatever the hell we want. What other show will play the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the Sex Pistols within half an hour? Be a cool person.Â Buy some music. Click on the link below

High Tea With The Beatles Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:08:46 -0400

The first episode in our series dedicated to the greatest band in the history of sound. In this episode, we stick to just the live stuff. There is a large amount of high-pitched screaming, some by us. Click the link below to watch the performances of the

Have The Rolling Stones Killed Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:00:48 -0400

The first episode in our series dedicated to the second greatest band in the history of sound. In this episode, we feature songs up to 1981. We try to avoid their pastel shirt phase. Buy some Rolling Stones albums (they're fucking great). Click on the

This Pill Makes You Small Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:59:39 -0400

Here is our first step into the ether. In this episode we play 90 minutes of psychedelia. We recommend you lie down on something soft while listening to this program. (Also, remember to stay hydrated.) You love music. You love supporting people who sell m

Dusty Gems Ep 1

Balcony Radio — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:05:09 -0400

The first in our series of shows dedicated to lesser-known singer-songwriters. In this epsiode we play Emmitt Rhodes, Kate Wolf, Judee Sill, Phil Ochs and other people you've never heard of. Like it? Buy it. Now. Click the link below to check out all the

Balcony Radio Pilot Episode â€“ Best of The Balcony

Balcony Radio — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:22:22 -0400

Â Â The Balcony is now open! This is episode one of our show. In this episode we play two hours of music across the genre spectrum, complain about the state of radio and do something about it. Try some? Buy some! Click on this here link and chec