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The P.A. System
To showcase Spokane's local music scene, we're sponsoring a concert series.Each week we'll pick a band to interview and play a show, then we'll podcast the package in one sweet mp3. Hit the concerts if you can (find a schedule below), or download the files here and listen whenever works for you. Or just subscribe to the podcast feed and let iTunes do the work for you.
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Episode 75: Derek Thompson
Posted: August 20, 2008
Derek Thompson rocked open mic at the Empyrean last week. Tonight he played an amazing set with pop-blues riffs and dynamic lyrics. He had the crowd in awe, laughing with him through the set. Derek Thompson: "melting hearts and melting faces. - Rachel Scott
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Vodcast: Motion City Soundtrack
Posted: August 6, 2008
Spokane7 music writer Isamu (Som) Jordan interviews Matt Taylor, bassist in Motion City Soundtrack. Contains live show footage from Thursday, July 17, 2008. MCS had the kids singing and dancing in a nearly-full Knitting Factory Concert House. The indie-pop-punk party rockers played a mix of older and new tunes and the crowd was eating out of lead singer Justin Pierres hands, even when he forgot the words. The "Listen In Your Browser" streaming audio is an excerpt of the live set.
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Vodcast: The Kings Royal
Posted: July 29, 2008
The Kings Royal is a new indie band that features members of Candle Box and former members of Pearl Jam. There is a serious vibe from The Doors going on here, especially on Royals first full-length self-release, "Beginning," which is available exclusively on iTunes. Currently on the road with Candle Box, The Kings Royal broke in a new keyboardist at this Knitting Factory with no rehearsal and the set went off without a hitch. The Kings Royal skipped the spacey synth work and psychedelic meanders from the album and stuck with the rockers in the live show, promising to show the bands true colors next time out on the road. --Isamu Jordan
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The live show
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Special Edition: Andy Combs and the Moth
Posted: July 1, 2008
Andy Combs and The Moth is a six-piece side project of Point Juncture, WA. Multi-instrumentalist Andy Combs, and features members of PJWA (Amanda and Victor Paul), among others. The instrumentation is out of control, there is accordion, marimba, guitar, trumpet, drums, a bunch of other stuff. The sound is something I like to call graveyard-carnival music from outer space. This interview is a little ridiculous; we were partying in the van, so bear with us, as there is some vital information contained here. Oh, and Combs' live show is top rank, as is his studio recording. For more crossover sweetness, check out the IOA podcast. - Isamu Jordan
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Special Edition: IOA
Posted: July 1, 2008
IOA is the side project of Amanda from Portland indie-rock mind-blower Point Juncture, WA. Usually playing drums and bass in PJWA, in her IOA form she rocks the baritone ukulele like no other. She borrowed players from her PJWA bandmate Andy Combs for this tour, and it adds an intriguing lounge element from a collective of musicians who span dub, rock, downtempo, orchestral pop, and other odd genres of sound. Amanda also plays bass in Andy Combs and the Moth. For more crossover sweetness, check out the Andy Combs podcast. - Isamu Jordan
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Sasquatch Edition: Delta Spirit
Posted: June 3, 2008
San Diego roots-rock and soul band Delta Spirit played an impressive and warmly-received set to open the final day of Sasquatch Music Festival. They've got a dexterous sound evidence by three of the band's members sharing the duties of lead vocals, each adding his own distinct dynamic to the mix. At one point during the set, one of the band's three singers beat the brains out of a tambourine attached to trash can - Hadn't seen that before. Delta Spirit is one of the newest members of the venerable roster on respected major-mini indie-label Rounder Records. - Isamu Jordan
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Episode 74: Danny Weber
Posted: June 3, 2008
After spending the better part of the year playing with his full band, Requiem, local acoustic stand out Danny Weber is back to playing solo shows (the band is still going as well). This set finds D.Web on the patio at Caterina busting out some new jams, old covers and favorites - including the Balls Deep remix of Fallen. - Isamu Jordan
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Special Edition: Kid Theodore
Posted: June 2, 2008
Kid Theodore worked a miracle to make it up from Salt Lake City for this show. The miracle being putting something like $32,000 on a credit card to fix a clutch in a newly-acquired bus that began releasing a weird smell. Kid T. returned with a new lineup that finds them as a four-piece, reincarnating its jazz-infused 50s rock sound. The new songs show Kid T.s continued penchant for priceless pop.
- Isamu Jordan
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Sasquatch Edition: The Blakes
Posted: May 29, 2008
At last year's Sasquatch Music Festival, Seattle's The Blakes were publicized as the only unsigned band playing the festival. But by the time they took the stage they had a deal with Seattown label Light In The Attic Records. Since last year the rock trio has been touring pretty relentlessly, including a couple of runs in Europe, but the guys were glad to be home playing in the Northwest. This episode catches The Blakes a year later, back on the Yeti Stage at Sasquatch.
- Isamu Jordan
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Sasquatch Edition: The Cops
Posted: May 29, 2008
Seattle's The Cops are getting rave reviews for its latest punk-rock assault, "Free Electricity." It's an appropriate title for a band that is scorching with intensity, from the urgency of the lyrics, to the fiery live show. The Cops were one of the slept-on highlights on the Yeti Stage on Sasquatch Sunday. The stage banter between sets was full of political commentary to back up lead singer Michael Jaworski's blatant Obama shirt. - Isamu Jordan
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Special Edition: Del Tha Funkee Homosapien
Posted: May 22, 2008
Del The Funkee Homosapien came to play a solid, hour-long, high energy set on Tuesday at The Blvd. Whatever youve heard about his previous visits, Del was on his A game, with backup from Souls of Mischief founder A Plus.
He's out with a new album, 11th Hour, plus a forthcoming sequel to the Deltron joint with Dan The Automator. Of course he's always in the mix with the rest of his Hiero cohorts. -Isamu Jordan
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Above is an excerpt of Del's interview with Spokane7 music writer Isamu Jordan - sandwiched with video clips from the live show. Also check out the mp3 page for some exclusive Del downloads.
For the entire interview, which exists as audio, hit "Listen In Your Browser." - Thuy-Dzuong Nguyen
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Special Edition: The Globes
Posted: May 20, 2008
One of Spokane's favorite exports, The Globes came back home to play to a full house of friends and family at Caterina. The guys are playing as a four-piece, but the sound is still dense with atmospherics. Theyve got a new EP in the final stages, which should be ready in time for their return in July. The band formerly known as For Years Blue never fails to impress, and this set is more proof. - Isamu Jordan
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Episode 73: The Midnight Society
Posted: May 15, 2008
The Midnight Society is one of the more popular metal bands in the scene right now, playing a blistering mix of hardcore music. This show was taken the all-ages show at The Blvd. with Animosity. When you see TMS on a bill, its usually a good sign.
Look for upcoming posts this week on the Soundwave blog - there will be interviews from the local metal scene, including TMS. - Isamu Jordan
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Episode 72: Bridget Vogel
Posted: May 8, 2008
Bridget Vogel is back in the local scene after ducking out a bit, finishing up a faith-best program. This episode finds Vogel still standing out as part of the all-female lineup at the Broads Blues and G Strings show: herself, Annie O'Neill, Kristen Marlo, Melody Moore and newcomer Kate Angeles. Vogel was definitely holding down the blues part of the show. Head over to The Hangover to hear Marlo's part of the live set. - Isamu Jordan
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Special Edition: Musee Mecanique
Posted: May 1, 2008
One keyboardist plays three synths, lap steel, glockenspiel, sings and whistles; another plays three synths, guitar, and sings; the guitarist sings and plays synths and the saw; the bassist plays synth and drums; and the drummer plays synths, glock and quadricep (he mics the leg for lap-pat percussion).
That captures an evening with Portlands Musee Mecanique, whose sound has been justly described by hometown media as music-box orchestral folk. Named after the mechanical museum in San Francisco, the band recorded its yet-to-be-released debut full-length album with familiar names from PDXs experimental folk scene, including players from Nick Jaina and Point Juncture, WA.
But the touring band consists heavily of new recruits, including one player that old B-Side heads may remember - Brian Perez from the now-defunct Tri-Cities phenom Mu Meson, and Matt Berger of Supermonster. Platform Patrick calls Musee one of the best live bands hes ever seen. Think Man Man on Quaaludes. - Isamu Jordan
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Our theme music: Thanks to Limbs for letting us use a clip from "Temples, Towers, Palaces and Pyramids" to intro the podcast starting with Episode 2. If you like what you hear, check out his show or get in touch.
