Vinyl Relics

EPYSODE 17: Out Of Nowhere by Henry Schifter. Guest: Henry Schifter. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Here we have yet another album by a one-and-done artist. Henry was an American guitarist who released a few singles with a few labels in the sixties. He finally got the opportunity to record a full-length a...

EPYSODE 16: 20 Granite Creek by Moby Grape. Guest: Moby Grape drummer Don Stevenson. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Of all the great 60’s bands that came from the San Francisco area, Moby Grape may have been the best. Their 1967 debut album stands tall among the other giants released that year. Bad luck,...

EPYSODE 15: Dragonfly by Dragonfly. Guest: Dragonfly guitarist Randy Russ. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Hooking up with a couple of managers from California, they thought they were on their way to the big time. But while the band was living off a $12/day allowance, the managers were getting their cars r...

EPYSODE 14: Red Hash by Gary Higgins. Guest: Gary Higgins. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Here's the scenario: you've been convicted of a crime and have only a few weeks before you begin to serve your jail sentence. What would YOU do with that time? For Gary Higgins, that answer was simple: corrale your m...

EPYSODE 13: Fully Qualified Survivor by Michael Chapman. Guests: Andru Chapman, Bridget St. John & Steve Gunn. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this Epysode we delve into the career of an artist that spanned 5 decades, who recorded more than 50 albums, was adored by generations of musicians and who criti...

EPYSODE 12: The Rose Garden by The Rose Garden. Guests: Rose Garden bandmembers John Noreen and Bill Fleming. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Mid 60's Los Angeles; a band called "The Blokes" were knocking out their versions of Beatles and note-for-note, immaculate copies of Byrds songs when a chance meetin...

EPYSODE 11: Back In The HCA by The Bowes Road Band. Guests: All 4 Bowes Road Band Members - Alan Lewis, Phil Rawle, Dave Pescod, Ted Rockley plus Jakarta Records label co-owner Jannis Stürtz. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In a Rodriguez-like tale, we hear how an album recorded 50 years earlier for a scho...

EPYSODE 10: Heritage by Christmas. GUEST: Christmas bandleader Bob Bryden. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Welcome to Canada, eh! We’ve showcased albums from around the globe but this time out it’s an all Canadian affair as we discuss the incredible career of Bob Bryden. From his early teen days as the “ac...

EPYSODE 09: Rebirth by Blonde On Blonde. GUEST: Blonde On Blonde vocalist/guitarist Dave Thomas. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode, we dive into this Welsh band's 2nd album, Rebirth. Dave Thomas provides detailed background information of the band's formation, their time on the BBC, touring w...

EPYSODE 08: Fuchsia by Fuchsia. Guest: Fuchsia bandleader Tony Durant. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Exeter University, 1971. Hearing classical music played in lunchtime concerts sparks a creative idea for a young student who decides "I can do that!". Corralling 5 classmates, they help develop his unique...

EPYSODE 07: The Fabulous Wailers by The Wailers. Guest: Wailers guitarist Neil Andersson. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode we go WAY back...all the way to the start of what we now call "Garage Rock". Many music scholars point to The Wailers as being the first true Garage Rock band. My guest...

EPYSODE 06: Heya! by J.J. Light. Guest: J.J. Light (aka Jim Stallings). Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode we hear the tale of how an American artist recorded an album featuring songs about his Navajo background, with the title track becoming a smash hit in Europe...yet inexplicably the record...

EPYSODE 05: Riley, Riley, Wood & Waggett by Shape Of The Rain. Guests: Ian ("Tag") Waggett, Shape of the Rain drummer; David McPhie, Shape of the Rain band manager; with additional audio excerpts used with permission of Keith Riley, Shape of the Rain singer/guitarist/songwriter. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Reli...

EPYSODE 04: A Gathering Of Promises by Bubble Puppy. Guest: Bubble Puppy drummer David Fore. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode we learn how this Texan band came swinging right out of the gates with a smokin' hit in 1969. After some unfortunate record company shenanigans they were forced to mo...

EPYSODE 03: Mighty Baby by Mighty Baby. Guest: Mighty Baby's Ian Whiteman. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode, we hear how the UK mod/soul-inspired band The Action - who were produced by none other than George Martin - morphed into Mighty Baby. Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ian Whiteman joins...

EPYSODE 02: Blue Mountain Eagle by Blue Mountain Eagle. Guest: Blue Mountain Eagle drummer Don Poncher. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode, Farmer John unearths the fantastic self titled album by West Coast band Blue Mountain Eagle. A unique group featuring 3 guitarists, 5 vocalists and 5 song...

EPYSODE 01: Suddenly One Summer by J.K. & Co. Guest: Suddenly One Summer Musician/Arranger Bob Buckley. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode, Farmer John unearths the fantastic 1968 psychedelic album "Suddenly One Summer". Guest Bob Buckley worked on the album and acted as the arranger. Bob solv...

*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Welcome to Psychedelic Relics!  This is a short introductory epysode to give you an idea of what we're all about. A full epysode is coming your way soon, stay tuned! Bonus content will be available at: https://www.patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices