Transmusic Airwaves

You're probably wondering what's in store on the latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #358) as I prepare to release another weekly program? Well there's plenty of new releases, old friends from the 'vault,' an homage to several artists who've departed us, and a quirky set or two lined up in my latest program. Here's a brief synopsis of what to expect. The first set begins with the latest from TANGE...

Milestones and kidney stones, I've had them all (and I'll take milestones every time over those other painful ones) so on this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #357) I'll celebrate the former as I've reached the 400th broadcast overall since returning to radio in 2012. During 2012 I was lured back into radio (having been a broadcaster during the mid-70's at Kent State's WKSU-FM) by a friend wor...

This week on TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #356) I've got plenty of cool music to interest your ears including the 'World Premiere' of the song “Hazor,' done by GOLEMS OF THE RED PLANET, a band of local musicians dedicated to exploring John Zorn's 'Masada' songbook. The band comprised of Harvey Gold (guitar), Mark Allender (bass), Bob Ethington (drums), and Matt Reese (cello) has graciously given m...

I can't believe how quickly the first month of this year has flown by. It's been one giant blur to me as I look back at the past thirty days but as this year progresses, there's plenty to celebrate. The NUMBERS BAND (15-60-75) commemorates their 50th anniversary in 2020 so on today's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #355) I'll begin the show with the song, 'Narrow Road' from their 'Jimmy Bell's Still...

As yet another week has transpired (or expired as some may bellow) I've done my due diligence and prepared a brand new TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #354) for your enjoyment. Pray tell, Paulie boy, please give us the details. OK nameless multitudes, here's some things to expect this time. Six sets over three hours (no surprises there), of great music (of course), which flows readily from point A (b...

Another chapter in this musical novel I call TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES is complete and this week it's Episode #353, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you sonically entertained. I'll begin this time with a funky little international number by kora player MOREY KONTE, then add the absurd styling's of Motor City soul providers WAS (NOT WAS), get even edgier with alt-indie crooners THE MINUS 5, throw...

As yet another year begins I find myself a year older, and although the 'wiser' part seems to become less of a factor, more determined to enjoy my life a little bit more. There's plenty of resolutions I'm prepared to break, plenty of 'plant based meat like' products I'm likely to avoid, and plenty of great music I hope to continue to discover, re-discover, and play. This week I'll explore more of...

Greetings to all my friends, listeners, and those just about to discover this freeform radio program for the very first time. Welcome to a brand new decade and the latest edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #351), as I begin another year in many ways where I left off, adding more new selections to the eclectic mix of musical styles, 'vault' picks, and comedy in what you've come to expect from...

It's hard to believe how much faster time races by as I get older. Another year is drawing to a close and as I prepare this year's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #350), I can only hope for better days ahead. Today's program is my 'Best Of 2019' special, and it marks the eighth time I've looked back at my favorite releases over twelve months. You can expect a variety of eclectic selections that reall...

'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, I was scrambling for ideas so my holiday show wouldn't louse, when suddenly inspiration came in a great wave, with the help of much coffee and the ideas that it gave. So the show slowly assembled as the days quickly passed, and by the very last minute I had completed the task. I present to you now, with a multitude of luck, the 8th annual...

JOHN COLTRANE ( from newly released 1964 sessions), THE BAD PLUS, JULIAN LAGE, FIDEL FOURNEYRON, KEN NORDINE, and VASSAR CLEMENTS (with Dave Holland & John Abercrombie). Some of you might suspect I've gone a bit overboard with all the jazz I'm playing as part of today's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #348) while others are perfectly excited about my choices this week. That's why doing this show...

On today's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #347) there's a whole lot of variety going on. From the jazz styling's of DON PULLEN and MAX ROACH, to the new wavey sounds of early TALKING HEADS and WIRE, or the blending of both of those genres with SWOLLEN MONKEYS and JAMES WHITE & THE BLACKS, it's a cornucopia of music that will continue to delight your ears. I've got plenty of 'just added' NEW rele...

It's that time again. Another week has flown by and lo and behold, here we are with a brand new TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #346). The set flow this week, to quote Ferris Buehler, 'is absolutely sublime.' 'Choice.' Getting everything started is HUKWE ZAWOSE & MICHAEL BROOK with a piece from their 'Assembly' album followed by a cut from the 'PASSENGERS' project (i.e. Eno & U2), and later a...

With less than a week to go, this year's preparation for Thanksgiving has reached a frenzied pace where ever I seem to go. Stores are bustling, people are moving faster in their step, and driver's are even less aware of their surroundings so I've approached this edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #345) with a relax, 'enjoy the moment a little bit more' vibe to it. Yeah, there's a couple of so...

Grey skies, blustery wind and snow, slick roads, and bone chilling temperatures signified an early start to winter this past week but it allowed me to stay indoors and concentrate on the latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #344). The result is a very satisfying program from start to finish. I decided to get things going with a couple of 'surf' guitar pieces beginning with DICK DALE and THE BEYONDE...

I've been dealing with plenty of distractions around here lately so for me producing a new TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES is the perfect way to refocus my energies. Music does that for me. This week I've got Episode #343 ready for you to enjoy, and just maybe it'll give you some renewed vigor as well. There's a new WILCO track to start things off, some vintage ROLLING STONES ('Lady Jane'), PETER HAMMILL'S ta...

TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #342) for Friday, November 1st begs the question, November? Already? Yup, and even worse the holiday's are rapidly approaching and these chilly white flakes will start falling signaling the next five months of annoying cold weather. So what's the bright side to all this? I've got great music to keep your mind off of the inevitable and it starts this week with new instr...

Tonight's special rewind is the reissue of my 2016 Halloween Special ... Long ago removed from my on line archives. Now heard for the first time in three years! Here's the details: Another Halloween is fast approaching so on today’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#187) I’ll play songs from a multitude of artists that could be incorporated into many a celebration during this yearly festival, but unlike the f...

Witches, Zombies, Knives, Axes, and Nightmares all can only mean one thing...it's time for the 8th annual 'Halloween Special' on TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #341). This year those themes have been incorporated into six sets and blended together with plenty of NEW releases, 'vault' (or more specifically 'crypt') nuggets, movie dialogue from Jim Jarmusch's zombie apocalypse movie 'The Dead Don't Di...

On this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #340) I'll celebrate two great upcoming concerts on tap at the Kent Stage, add an entire set of NEW releases to an ever expanding list of recent acquisitions, and get 'religion' so to speak with a legendary 'vault' offering (Get it? Offering!) from radio's distant past. Please tell us more, the aggravated congregation bellowed, because it sure beats watc...

There's plenty to take in on this week's TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode (#339) as I've acquired another remastered gem, added a few more new releases, paid homage to the late drumming maverick, GINGER BAKER, and 'covered' the music selected by the noise band PIN 2 HOT that they drew inspiration from during last week's live performance. THE BEATLES 'Abbey Road' 50th Anniversary Edition joins the list...

This weekend marks a musical appearance at Akron's 'Hive Mind' of the self styled 'noise' band, 'Pin 2 Hot,' consisting of local musicians Chris Butler, Bob Ethington, Michael Aylward, (all Tin Huey Alum), Corey Jenkins (Fancy Legs), Jacob Trombetta (Glenn Lazear), Matt Reese (Golems Of The Red Planet), & Christina Cruder who will deconstruct rock and jazz classics ala ALBERT AYLER, so during...

Not only is the weather hot for the first week of fall, so is the music as I've added several highly anticipated new arrivals to this weeks TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode (#337). Those of you 'chomping at the bit' for the latest IGGY POP, PIXIES, CHRISSIE HYNDE & THE VALVE BONE WOE ENSEMBLE, JOHN ZORN,TINARIWEN, and an entirely new additional disc for BRIAN ENO'S 'Apollo: Atmospheres & Sound...

Yipee! It's time to get creative once again and produce another new TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES. While listening to some musical ideas to use on this week's episode (#336) I scoured the latest OH SEES release, came across 'The Daily Heavy,' and lo and behold, there it was! The band used a rubber duck or doggie squeaky toy as a percussion instrument to begin the song, so I incorporated it into a set that s...

This week on TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #335) there's plenty to crow about. (Where the heck did that phrase come from anyway?). I start the show pontificating about how listening to free form radio in the late 1960's in N.E. Ohio influenced how I approach this program and proceed to show you exactly what I'm talking about. Boy was this a fun show to make. It starts off with another new gem from...