UNregular Radio touches hearts in the Eastern Bloc

A special shout-out today to our Eastern European fans - well, the at-least five that exist. We recently received a very flattering e-mail from a woman living in Ukraine; apparently her family (including husband and three kids) are huge fans of the station and we're thrilled to learn that UNregular has such reach (and surprised to hear we're competing favorably with the lively Ukranian media). I wonder now if this will open a new chapter for the station... really, who knows what we can accomplish transnationally? Combat tyranny, assist revolutions, promote the freedom of information, maybe more, probably less. But it is exciting to know people in such faraway places are tuning in for The Boston Local Music Show, or The Morning Show, and enjoying what they hear.

So, До побачення from UNregular Radio, and thanks for listening!

-UR

Preview: Sylvana Joyce and the Moment

Rolling into McGann's this Friday - NYC natives Sylvana Joyce and the Moment, a blues/gypsy/soul/folk/sortofeverything assortment of classically-trained musicians (and led by - who else - Sylvana Joyce). Their sound really is one of a kind - I could compare them to Gogol Bordello or Beirut maybe, but they resemble these groups more in style than substance.

I am currently listening to their ReverbNation site - they have a number of songs available for streaming, and a couple are downloadable. The group does a cover of Gnarls' Barkley's Crazy. I'll be honest: I'm not crazy about it, but I can say it's the only original version of the song I've come across. I really like their originals, though, especially the live version of "Mojo" - it's cleverly composed and arranged, focused on Joyce's powerful voice and some sweet blues guitar but equally driven by piano, violin, bass, and fantastic percussion. Listen to it; it's clear they rock out live.

So find out for yourself - this Friday (two days) at McGann's in Boston. Tickets in advance here.

-UR

A Brutal BPR

This Friday on Boston Pot Report... The Brutes (all the way from Minnesota and currently touring) stop by UNregular Radio for a performance and interview. This guitar-driven quartet plays a very post-2000 brand of indie pop (i.e. the influences aren't too hard to pick out - Strokes, Interpol, Franz Ferdinand, etc.). But that's not to say the music isn't good; these predominately garage-pop songs are catchy, energetic, and fun. I'm sure they put on a great live show (and speaking of live shows, if you fail to catch them on BPR, they're playing Friday 7/22 at PA's Lounge in Somerville with The Few, Pray for Polanski, and Bella's Bartok).

Follow the link to a music video for their song "Yourspace." For those who want more than a taste, their debut album "Wonderous Punch" is available on iTunes.

So don't forget - tune in to UNregular Radio on Friday at 1 PM!

-UR

CONGRATULATIONS

We'd just like to give a quick shout out to the winners of our on air contests this week!

Congratulations to everyone who won Gathering Of The Vibes tickets!

An Interview w/ The Sapphire Sun

After a fantastic TBLMS set by Boston-based The Sapphire Sun, I sat down with the power trio (guitarist/vocalist Sandy Lincoln, bassist Charlotte Black, and drummer Corey Chaloff) for a few minutes to get to know them a little better. I began with a brief list of pertinent questions:

Kittens or puppies?

Puppies

MP3s or CDs?

CDs

Fender or Gibson?

Both (Sandy plays a Gibson guitar out of a Fender amp)

Burger or hot dog?

Burger

Hard or soft?

Hard

Blue or red?

Blue

First or last?

First

Most or least?

Most

Mario or Luigi?

Mario

Jam or jelly?

Jam

We then got down to more concrete talk, discussing their music and backgrounds. I was surprised to learn that the three of them had only been playing together for two to three months - they play quite well as a group. We also talked about their influences; all the bands you’d expect came up (Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Chili Peppers) but Sandy made it clear that they listen to wide range of stuff (he mentioned, for example, that he likes belly dance music).

The most interesting thing I learned, though, was the group’s goal: to save rock & roll. They stressed it’d been their mission for a long time - even since childhood, perhaps. Certainly admirable, and they may very well have the chops to do it.

The Sapphire Sun is playing McGann’s in Boston on July 22nd

Find them online at thesapphiresun.com

Twister Rock Show @ McGann's - July 22nd!

Courtesy of F Nice Records... one night... four great bands... don't miss it!

Friday July 22nd: a twister (metaphorical, we hope) blows through McGann's, bringing in some hot local and not-so-local acts.

Leading off is Sapphire Sun, a Boston-based blues/hard rock trio with an ominous and unsettlingly melodic sound. Tool, Morphine, Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction all come to mind - they are definitely worth coming out for.

Sylvana Joyce and the Moment plays second. This NYC-based group plays self-described "gypsy-blues"; they expertly blend world music, rock, soul, folk, punk... far too many genres to list. The music is classically influenced, intricate, and artfully composed and arranged. And quite catchy - take a listen before heading down.

Up third is Gypsy West, a prog/psychedelic trio, also hailing from the NYC-area. These guys pack a punch - big choruses, big solos, big shifts in dynamics - singer Alex Giorgetti's voice out front is especially powerful. Check out their Myspace and prepare yourself for what's sure to be an epic performance.

And last but without a doubt not least, we've got Torpedo Rodeo. This Burlington, VT - based three piece plays a potent brand of surf rock. I recommend the blue-sy, Dick Dale-sy, cleverly titled "Don't Give That Guy Whiskey," available to stream from their Myspace. I'm sure these guys will kill it live.

Set times etc:

Torpedo Rodeo : 11:45 - ?

Gypsy West : 10:45 - 11:30

Sylvana Joyce & The Moment : 9:55 - 10:30

The Sapphire Sun : 9 - 9:40

Doors at 8:30, 21+

Tickets are $10 at the door, but can be purchased in advance for $5 HERE

See you there!

-UR

A TBLMS Mad-Lib?

So there I was, sitting _______ (adv) at my office desk, waiting patiently for noon to arrive. As is so often the case, I was tuned into Boston's ________ (adj) new radio station, UNregular Radio. Today was Thursday, and even though it was ________ (adj) outside, I knew it'd be ________ (adj) indoors on The Boston Local Music Show.

Boston-based Rutabega would open the show with an interview. I wondered if the four band members would ______ (verb) on the show, or if they'd choose to be more _____ (adj). Either way, it was bound to be ________ (adj). Though they would not be playing live, I had checked out their music and liked what I heard. They played a very mellow, jazzy brand of rock - follow the link above to find out.

All of the Animals, however, would be performing live... at 1 PM! I did not want to miss this - this Boston-four piece played a ______ (adj) and warm blend of jazz, world music, pop, and rock. I sat _______ (adv) at my computer, headphones in my _____ (noun), listening to one of their tracks, "All My Friends." Were those congas I heard?

Up next (at 2 PM) was The Sapphire Sun. These guys would certainly mark a break from All of the Animals - they played a particularly _______ (adj) mix of blues and hard rock. Needless to say, I was quite ______ (adj) to see what this ______ (adj) trio would sound like live.

The last band on Thursday's show was Suspense Machine. I won't lie; I was a bit disappointed that this piano-driven prog-rock quartet wouldn't be playing live. I'm sure they'd put on a damn ______ (adj) show. But I looked forward to their interview, knowing full well I could still catch them live this Saturday at McGann's in Boston... (tickets here.)

And now I see the digital clock on my computer reads 12:00. I hope my boss is ______ (adj); I head to http://unregularradio.com/, and tune in...

-UR

BPR - THIS FRIDAY!

This Friday, UNregular Radio has got a very special Boston Pot Report for you all. To be blunt: you don't want to miss this episode.

A little background on the show:

BPR (Boston Pot Report) airs every Friday from 1-4:30 PM with Dr. Keith Saunders ("the most dangerous stoner in America"). The show chronicles all things marijuana - from the best strains to the most up-to-date info about national and local drug reform. And, of course, there's plenty of music. Smoker or not, you'll want to tune in.

And speaking of music, after scouring the local scene and weeding out the unwanted, we settled on this week's guest: Shoney Lamar and the Equal Rights. The band, a mainstay on the local scene, will be rolling in on Friday afternoon. Those of you familiar with the group no doubt know that their sound is difficult to place... a smoky but never disjointed mix of lo-fi, punk, blues, and folk. They're good though; consistently interesting and catchy. Follow the link above, and you'll see the tunes speak for themselves.

AND FINALLY, a special preview of next week's BPR: Minneapolis-based The Brutes will be on the show. The group will stop by in the middle of an East Coast tour (they play Friday 7/22 at PA's Lounge in Somerville). They've got a catchy garage-pop sound - very Strokes-ish.

So remember, Friday from 1-4:30... TUNE IN!

-UNregular Radio

ON THE ROCKS - July 13th at TT the Bear's

TOMORROW!.

Take a well-deserved midweek break and head down to TT's to catch some stellar local talent -Wednesday's bill (hosted by F Nice Records) includes Good Bread, Big Trees, Mickey PG, and Gaetana Brown!

Gaetana Brown (below) is a local singer-songwriter and the star of the night. The indie folk guitarist/singer has a special request for the evening: she asks that you all come down IN COSTUME. Yes, really - she wants you to cut loose, let your true self out, and dress wildly in a collective expression of personal freedom. Her set will also feature a music video shoot for her song "Moxie Toxic" - you DON'T want to miss this!

Other acts include Good Bread (a young local group with a classic rock vibe), Big Trees (chill indie rock outfit with some jazz and reggae influence), and Mickey PG (according to Myspace, his music sounds like "a serious joke" - find out for yourself.)

Set times:

Mickey PG : 8:30-9:10

Big Trees : 9:25 - 10:05

Gaetana Brown : 10:20 - 11:00

Good Bread : 11:00 -until the end!

8 PM doors $7 at the door (18+)
Get your tickets beforehand for only $5 a:t fnicerecords.com/tickets

BE THERE DRESSED IN YOUR BEST.... OR WORST!

THE MOVEMENT - July 16th @ McGann's!

A night you won't want to miss...

Saturday, the Sixteenth of July, F Nice Records hosts "The Movement," an eclectic mix of local and out-of-town rock and roll. Come spend an evening with (headliners) Waiting for Bobby, and supporting acts Suspense Machine, Copenhagen Interpretation, and Chasing the Ghost!

A bit about the artists: Waiting for Bobby (pictured below) hails from NYC and "presents a lively and diverse set full of glitter and glam-rock" (their words). Their songs are darkly fun and energetic - no doubt this five-piece puts on a stellar live show. They're trekking up to Boston, so come out and support them!

Nor will the other artists disappoint: Fellow New-Yorkers Chasing the Ghost open the evening with their infectious brand of guitar driven pop/rock. I recommend heading to their Myspace and checking out the more mellow track, "Sirena." Up second is Copenhagen Interpretation, a Boston based power-pop trio. I'm digging the lo-fi sound - the tunes are simple but they do not disappoint. Suspense Machine is the final supporting act of the night. This Providence prog-rock quartet adds an unique touch to the night: their moody songs are centered around pianist/singer Hwei Ling Ng's classical-influenced keyboard playing and chilling vocal melodies. Some Muse, a touch of Evanescence, a little Tool - come and find out for yourself.

BUT WAIT: those of you who fail to make it out - you can STILL catch the show live on Unregular Radio! Yes - TOMOR from The Morning Show is hosting and streaming live from McGann's for the bedridden, the lazy, the overly inebriated... though of course, nothing quite beats live music.

Ladies and gentlemen, we urge you to purchase tickets NOW while they're still cheap(er). Only FIVE dollars here! If you forget to pre-order, don't fret - entry is available at the door for the still reasonable price of $10.

Set times:

Waiting for Bobby : MIDNIGHT

Suspense Machine : 11

Copenhagen Interpretation : 10

Chasing the Ghost : 9

Doors at 8:30

21+

DON'T MISS IT!

Rock Till You Drop: feat. The Romano Project

We are going with the adjective "mind splitting" for what to expect this Saturday, July 9th at McGann's.

The Romano Project will headline this show and their calling it their Boston CD Release Party. So odds are, they'll be releasing a CD in Boston at and will be down to party. This 3 piece New England band have a hip new sound that they claim is sweeping the nation. We're inclined to agree. Their set will kick off at midnight.

Starting off the show at 8PM is the great Kristen Marlo a.k.a. Kristen Marlo the great. This indie singer/songwriter is originally from Maine but just got back from touring the West Coast promoting her independently released EP, entitled Death, Love and Ice Cream.

After Kristen, we've got The Joshua Watkinson Orchestra hitting the stage. He's a NH native who now calls Boston home while continuing to play and study music at Berklee. There'll be some horns, some vocals... you know, some music. The Hook Ups are going on after them and The Hornitz are back home in Boston and are promising to melt some brains. And as we at promised, all the bands are sure to split some minds.

So, to wrap things up its:

Kristen Marlo at 8PM

The Joshua Watkinson Orchestra at 9PM

The Hook Ups at 10PM

The Hornitz at 11PM

The Romano Project at 12AM

So come down and see some horns that make Clarence Clemons look like a kazoo player. Tickets are going to be $10 at the door, but as you all know (or should F'n know by this point) you can get them ahead of time online for only $5.

That's like, half the price.

Doors open at 7:30PM, see you there you square.

-UR

ROCK TILL YOU DROP THIS SATURDAY

We are going with the adjective "mind splitting" for what to expect this Saturday, July 9th at McGann's.

The Romano Project will headline this show and their calling it their Boston CD Release Party. So odds are, they'll be releasing a CD in Boston at and will be down to party. This 3 piece New England band have a hip new sound that they claim is sweeping the nation. We're inclined to agree. Their set will kick off at midnight.

Starting off the show at 8PM is the great Kristen Marlo a.k.a. Kristen Marlo the great. This indie singer/songwriter is originally from Maine but just got back from touring the West Coast promoting her independently released EP, entitled Death, Love and Ice Cream.

After Kristen, we've got The Joshua Watkinson Orchestra hitting the stage. He's a NH native who now calls Boston home while continuing to play and study music at Berklee. There'll be some horns, some vocals... you know, some music. The Hook Ups are going on after them andThe Hornitz are back home in Boston and are promising to melt some brains. And as we at promised, all the bands are sure to split some minds.

So, to wrap things up its:

Kristen Marlo at 8PM

The Joshua Watkinson Orchestra at 9PM

The Hook Ups at 10PM

The Hornitz at 11PM

The Romano Project at 12AM

So come down and see some horns that make Clarence Clemons look like a kazoo player. Tickets are going to be $10 at the door, but as you all know (or should F'n know by this point) you can get them ahead of time online for only $5.

That's like, half the price.

Doors open at 7:30PM, see you there you square.

-UR

Tune In Tonight To The Boston Sports Review

Tonight, and every Monday night, from 8:30 until 10:30 PM EST, you can get all the latest New England Sport’s news right here on UNregular Radio. The Boston Sports Review, created by Chris Findlen, is a talk show dedicated to all things Sox, Pats, Bruins, and the Celtics.

Findlen, and the BSR crew (Adam Frederick, Dan Warfield, Bradford Kron, Matty Lee, and Jaime Bradford), have a “history” with traditional radio, leading to a lesson learned about show business and a reincarnation of their show with UNregular Radio.


The Boston Sports Review offers a fresh, and humorous perspective about the most current trades, line-up changes, injuries, raises and public indecencies to strike your favorite teams. They also showcase their knowledge, and opinions on their blog (their newest regular feature being “Shit Talk” by Jaime Bradford).


Tune in to the Boston Sports Review on Mondays from 8:30-10:30 PM EST only on UNregular Radio. And of course, “like” BSR and UNregular on Facebook.

Americana the Beautiful: McGanns 3/11/10

Americana. It’s all about America, the free loving dream, and maybe a slice of apple pie with an Oscar Meyer hot dog on the side. At McGanns Pub on Friday, though there were no slices of apple pie and no hot dogs, there certainly was a hefty helping of Americana that would leave anyone more full than a pack of Oscar Meyer’s and a home baked apple pie.

Hat On Drinking Wine

The first band I saw was an outfit from Worcester called Hat on Drinking wine. Hat On’s songs grooved along with a laid back feel and some serious variety. Members of the band jumped from guitar to banjo

and then Irish whistle, which roundeound and kept the audience guessing which style they were going to delve into next. In addition most of there songs featured an accordion which added a solid touch to their roots/ Americana style.

Taking the stage next was a Boston based group known as the Autumn Hollow Band. These fellas ripped a set of energized folk rock and sported some legitimate folk and Americana chops. Scott Marucci was was plucking out the down low sounds on an upright bass and lead guitar player Mike Burke threw in some honed lead guitar work. The drum work, banged out by Todd Sampson was on point and Brendan Murphy covered rhythm guitar and lead vocals. Jumping from themes of love, redemption, and American culture the band packed enough punch live to make me excited about checking out there album, Love Letters and Ransom Notes.

After Autumn Hollow rocked the stage, Webb & The Wisenheimers took the audience into a land of rootsie laid back folk. These Wisenheimers mixed it up with a few covers and some ear soothing originals. Webb Sanquist, covered lead vocals and rhythm guitar , crooning sweet country melodies like a seasoned pro on the Grand Ole Opry. In addition to his vocals the musicianship of these boys was impressive and produced a thick, sweet southern auora that entranced all of McGanns.

Comanchero

Lastly the audience was rocked by closer and headliners Comanchero. Now, if you haven't heard of Comanchero, well, first of all you should go look them up, second of all lets just say they are heavy hitters on the Boston music scene. The band mixes rock, funk, country, and well...... the list goes on and on. These guys are just originals through and through. Catching them live is a real treat and I would recommend that anyone who considers themselves a fan of Americana check out there most recent album Americana Nueva.

As always F Nice picked out a line up that delivered and let me tell you this Americana the Beautiful could have melted the stoniest of faces if there were playing an out door concert in the North Pole.

Ice Cream party on the UNregular Morning Show

Last Friday the UNregular Morning Show had an huge ice cream party with Smuttynose Brewing, Ben and Jerry's, and live in-studio performances by Apophenia and a member of (yes really) Ice Cram Social.

Taste tests went around and around with TOMOR trying to match B&J's wild flavors blind. There was even an amazing alcoholic float concocted!

As with most UNregular Radio events the music was as good as the consumables. Apophenia was up from NY on tour and can still be caught at the Cantab Lounge in Cambridge tonight (2/14). John from Ice Cream Social then played us wonderful background music including some very folky versions of modern songs mixed in with ICS's normal rousing shantys.

Big thanks to Smuttynose, Ben and Jerry's, and everyone else who made this possible.

Stay tuned into the UNregular Morning show every weekdayday from 10am to noon EST on

If you're a sloppy, overweight, un-American sonuvabitch, then the UNregular Morning Show is not for you

As you settle into your cubicle on Monday morning, exuding the scent of regret, and shame, from the excessive consumption you partook in over the weekend, you wish there was a way to make the time between getting to work and leaving for lunch go by faster. At 10 am, open your browser, go to Unregularradio.com, pop in your headphones, and tune in to the UNregular Morning Show (then repeat Tuesday-Friday).

The Morning Show's co-hosts, The Only Matt on Radio and Derek Freire, bring you hilarious, and intellectual conversations, news, opinions, and music 5 days a week to help you get to lunch without telling your boss she's a cunt*. They are also frequently visited by many of your favorite UNregular hosts and characters. The most recent addition to the show being a sports segment with sports journalist Matt Goisman.

You know you won't be able to get enough, so “like” The UNregular Morning Show on facebook.

*Not a guarantee, 47% of all listeners are actually more likely to call their boss a cunt during and immediately after the The UNregular Morning Show. UNregular Radio is not responsible for your job loss.

A Sawng Round-table at Geek Beat Radio

Last Monday, Geekbeat Radio hosted a “Let's Write a Sawng” Roundtable on air. Let's Write A Sawng was a Rivers Cuomo project, collaborating with his fans, via his youtube channel, on a song. There were more than 10 writers of the song, each adding small parts to the song (from the lyrics, to the melody, to the title, to the chords).

As a participant in the “Sawng” project, Geekbeat host, Rob, invited several of the other contributors onto the show to discuss how they got involved in the project, what their part was, and a spotlight on their own musical endeavors, as well.



You can listen to the podcast here, and you should also add Geek Beat as a friend on facebook.

As always you can hear Boston local music streaming on UNregular Radio every day so tune in!

Bookworms Rejoice - There's a Show For You

UNregular Radio is known for bring your the best in local music from all genres, but did you know that once a week we bring 2 hours especially for all our literature loving listeners.

Words and music, hosted by Anne (with her brother, Alex, running the board), is about the books they love, some they hate, with a few tunes mixed in. Anne invites her “co-horts” onto the show to discuss prose, news, and local events (in October, they reviewed the Boston Book Festival, which you can listen to here).

Anne said they try to stick to one particular theme each week, but they do go off on tangents as they come up organically. And it works. Even if you're not a literary buff, you can easily get caught up in the host and guests' own stories about their most beloved books.

Kelly: Did you read 100 years of solitude?
Anne: You mean 100 years of time it took to read that I'll never get back..

Words and Music is on Sundays from 11am-noon, only on UNregular.

Some Sort Of TBLMS Recap -- by Dex Ter

Photo by Sarah Sparks

The Boston Local Music Shows Dex Ter here with some sort of review, recap, or rant regarding things.

I currently sit here at UnRegular Radio watching blizzardous amounts of snow fall.  Jumping on air randomly only to get pissed off at the Bret Favre issue.  Or Non-issue.  Either way, it's Wednesday and I'm nestled in the cleavage of 2 ridiculous Boston Local Music shows.

Tuesday we had musical performances by, and chats with, DOUG MACDONALD, and LIFE ON HOLD, followed by a live performance and no chat by FURIOUS GEORGE.  Pretty epic.  Mr. Happy popped by, and my new friend D (the saint that found and returned my phone) swung through and enjoyed the air!!  Mr. Crespo's punk ass just about ruined everything by being there as well.  So all in all, a full day.  We also had Josh, owner of RAW ROLLING PAPERS, call in and give us a history of rolling paper.  We also got into a pre-discussion about the movie COLLAPSE.  People, I can't stress it enough, watch this movie.  There will be much more discussion on it coming up.

Thursday will be no joke as well. STARS ABOVE will be here.  OLD EDISON (full band (if SQUALLIE GREENTHUMB can hobble his cripple ass into the studio (we have a wheelchair waiting!))) THE PITY WHORES, and MUDFLAP JUNIOR JONES will also be in the house!! Expect, as always, the good Doctor John Loftus and myself.  I can't foresee avoiding Mr. Crespo's presence as well! Make sure you tune in Noon-4pm EST.

Don't forget to listen to The Boston Local Music Show today on UNregularRadio.com

UNregular Radio Now Accepting New Shows!

You're wildest dreams have come true. Do not pinch yourself, you are awake. UNregular Radio has some spots open in the line-up and we want YOU. 

Hosting a show on UNregular is a unique experience and gives you a chance to express yourself via an alternative medium. UNregular boasts a large audience throughout the country, your voice will not go unheard. 

Check out the chart below to see the available time slots. Click here to find out more about hosting on UNregular, or send an email to media@fnice.net. 

Click On Chart To View Larger

Become a fan of UNregular on Facebook, and follow us on twitter. 

Fully Focused Radio - Boston Local Hip Hop on UNregular Radio

UNregular radio is known for bringing you the best local music and most of you probably think that just means your typical indie rock garage jam band. Boston, however, has a bevy of diverse and talented artists, including a thriving rap and hip hop scene.

Every Wednesday evening from 4:30 to 6:30pm, Fully Focused Radio brings you the only the sickest Boston Hip Hop talent. Fully Focused is hosted by a brother-sister duo, Tha Kid and Lyssa, whose main goal is to bring the local hip hop community together and work towards making Boston known for its talent. Both Tha Kid and Lyssa have been making their own music as well. Lyssa is a singer, while Tha Kid's had his hands in multiple aspects of the industry (rapping, producing, and writing among other things). 

Herbals passed freely between the guests and hosts providing plenty of fodder for jokes and allows for the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Lyssa said fans of the show have told her they feel like they get a contact high just from listening.

Last week, The Real Soulja Boy “SB” and Shizzie stopped by to smoke some blunts and talk about their new music, which you can listen to on myspace, or buy their album, TRSB 2 | The Sequel, on iTunes. And this week you can catch Conway The Gent in the studio.

We're sure you can't get enough of Fully Focused, so you can find them on Facebook, or follow Lyssa on twitter. 

Listen to Fully Focused Radio every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm EST on UNregular Radio