Transmusic Airwaves

NEW PROGRAM LENGTH BEGINS THIS WEEK! After over a decade, this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #486) will mark a significant change in the length of the program, as I’ve decided to reduce it by an hour so I can continue to bring you great ‘freeform’ podcasts in a timely manner. As I get older it’s become more difficult to make these programs up to my own high standards for the full three hours...

On this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES I’ve decided to revisit my early programming from the past and make available a program from June 1, 2012 that was heard over the internet radio station KUSF-In-Exile in San Francisco.  The program at the time was called Vicotin Popsicle’s and it’s ‘freeform’ concept was beginning to jell into what it would later become by combining new releases, various selected...

It’s time for another weekly TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #485) as we head straight on into October’s second week with shorter days, cooler nights, and fall festivities all settling into place. There’s playoff baseball in Cleveland with one of MLB’s youngest and most exciting teams taking center stage, a bustling local music scene, and carved pumpkins beginning to appear everywhere. I’ve got a gre...

On this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #484) I’ve got several special segments throughout the program guaranteed to snap those neurons in the back of your brain stem to attention.  It all begins with NICK MASON’S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS doing the Pink Floyd anthem, ‘Astronomy Domine,’ and serving it three different ways. First, of course, there’s Nick’s version, followed by other songs by PAVEME...

As we begin the first week of fall I’ve planned another great three hours of music on TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #483) to help you settle in for cooler weather, changing colors, and translucent skies. A great pumpkin, an echo of a distant sun, and plenty of sonic surprises are all in store for you today via a multitude of new releases, a legendary ‘vault’ masterpiece, and more musical moves than...

You know you’re getting older by the day when you get so involved in one project that you completely forget a weekly task that involves writing up the program description for this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #482). Here’s what’s planned on this show. During today’s first set, I’ve got the amazing new T-BONE BURNETT project, ‘The Invisible Light: Spells’ (with JAY BELLEROSE & KEEFER CIA...

There’s plenty to crow about on this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #481) with local artists GLENN LAZEAR , THE BLACK KEYS, (both from their new releases), CHRIS BUTLER, 15-60-75 (THE NUMBERS BAND), and DAVID THOMAS & TWO PALE BOYS all incorporated into a different set today and surrounded by a diverse selection of other artists they’d probably enjoy actually hanging out with. The Black K...

This week as I was assembling TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #480) I received notice that a dear friend and WKSU-FM ‘Fresh Air’ radio alumni, Lois Wootton, had passed away due to complications from a recent surgery. All of us who knew her were stunned by this news, and my heart goes out to her husband Jeff, their daughters, and their entire family. Lois was an integral part of our college radio team...

This week on TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES I’ve decided to celebrate over 45 years of radio with three separate archive gems from my days at WKSU-FM and it’s legendary late night progressive radio program Fresh Air which I was a weekly host on from 1976-1981.  The first is a one hour segment captured on August 22, 1977 of an early version of the program’s ‘Artist Of The Week’ feature focusing on the band GE...

It’s been one of those weeks where I’ve really struggled to assemble music but the good news is that I’ve figured out things over the last couple of days and as a result, this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #479) looks to be quite an enjoyable listen.  I’ve got plenty of ‘vault’ gems from the likes of KEVIN AYERS, ROBERT FRIPP & THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN, THE ROCHES (now there’s a name you...

Sheesh! Another week has already flown by and we’ve nearly reached the midpoint of yet another month so it’s time to describe what’s in store on this edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #478).  I had a hankering for some music with sitar in it as I began assembling the show so I’ll start off with some vintage OREGON (Colin Walcott using it) and include COLIN JOHN (on electric sitar), the WEST...

This week’s first set on TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #477) took it’s inspiration from a cartoon character’s fictional birthday, the passing of a groundbreaking television actress, and a new concert announcement that will feature Ohio bred musicians raising money for veterans. The program begins with HOYT CURTIN 'Jetsons Theme,’ celebrating George Jetsons birthday (7/31/2022) and is followed by se...

Every week I complete an exercise in prose in an attempt to entice you into tuning in to my latest broadcast and like previous attempts, this week is no different. I’ve assembled another new TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #476) for you so why should you listen to it? Here are two artists that I’ll just throw out there, each beginning a set during the first hour, that may likely have a bearing on you...

On this extra special 'rewind' edition of Transmusic Airwaves I'm extracting from my archives the long hidden very first 'Character Study,' that of legendary artist Kevin Ayers, which debuted on Episode #3 on March 8, 2013, three weeks after his passing.  Now after nearly a decade, it is available once again for your enjoyment.  Below is the synopsis and playlist from this program. Enjoy! Today on...

Each week as I prepare to get going on another upcoming show, a new release, movie or TV show, event, or person can serve as an inspiration to get the creative juices flowing and on this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #475 ) it was a combination of those elements that played out. Upon learning of the passing of Monty Newman, the composer of perhaps the world’s most recognizable spy movie them...

A Special 'Tuesday Rewind' from the Archives is today's selection for July 19, 2022 as I am releasing my '4th Anniversary Show' of Transmusic Airwaves (Episode #174) from July 29, 2016.  Here's the details: Boy oh boy, I’ve been at it so long now that I’ve almost let an important anniversary date slip by that commemorates my return to radio. In the case of today’s program, TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#17...

History was made this week as the James Webb Space Telescope sent back it’s first photos with clarity and depth, allowing us to gaze further back in time towards the origin of the universe so on this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #474) I’ll dedicate an entire set to that monumental achievement. You’ll hear music from DONOVAN, HAWKWIND, PRIMAL SCREAM, THOMAS NEWMAN (from Wall-E), LEONARD NIMO...

It's vacation time folks so this week I've decided to forgo another new program and instead, resurrect an early program from my first year back into radio with the program 'Vicotin Popsicle's'. Today I've selected ' Episode #16 which initially aired on August 10, 2012 over San Francisco internet radio station KUSF-In-Exile on a Friday morning from 6-9 AM (PST). Themed sets, cartoon and movie dialo...

Brand new music from SHANE CURRY (also known as ‘Sleep Day’) and legendary vocalist FLORA PURIM gets it all started on this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #473) during the first thirty minutes in a program filled with ‘vault’ classics, eye popping ‘covers,’ and others assorted tasty tidbits.  There’s high octane additives to that first set today with JOE STRUMMER & THE MESCALEROS, the wei...

It’s time once again for another weekly edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES and today it’s Episode #472 with the usual, unusual suspects all assembled into six sets, each with their own unique attributes of diverse musical styles. It’s an adventure for your ears where at every turn I hope to surprise you, bring a smile to your face, and have readily receptive to what might be forthcoming as the program...

These are the days one dreams about when it’s near zero and snowing in late January so I’ll always take heat over freezing for my old bones and enjoy this week’s weather. (it doesn’t hurt to have AC either, as the days of sitting in front of a fan while suffocating inside my home as some of my siblings still do have long since passed for moi). Have said that, I’ve got plenty of great music to chil...

They say that eventually as you age you become more like your parents and if that’s the case, then I’ve become more like mom especially when it comes to her obsession with all things maple. Lately it’s been maple frosted cinnamon rolls (mom had issues with maple cremes and every box of assorted chocolate candies would have her tell tale marks where she had jammed her thumb into each piece in attem...

Here is a special rewind from my radio archives of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #166) from June 3, 2016 literally one month following my move from Chicago to Akron, Ohio in 2016.  The synopsis for this program is detailed below!  Enjoy! It’s crazy how I’ve adapted to my new surroundings and used it for inspiration on the latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#166). A new garden and my attending the opening...

Another glorious weekend is upon us as we finally have the weather we’ve waited all winter for in our midst so grab your sunscreen, shorts, and plenty of fluids along with either the portable speakers or your earbuds and take along the latest TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #469) to enjoy the days with. I’ve got quite a spectacular show lined up to keep you entertained. In honor of the GOLEMS OF THE...

An extended weekend is upon us as we welcome in the holiday that signifies summer’s arrival with outdoor gatherings,, picnic’s, school graduations, concerts, and other events so on this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #468) I’ve got all your musical needs covered with a wealth of NEW releases, surprising ‘covers,’ ‘vault’ treasures, and a few unexpected twists and turns that should peak your i...