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Grant-Lee Phillips Guest DJGrant-Lee Phillips, formerly of Grant Lee Buffalo, plays Guest DJ on The Morning Mix with Cindy Howes. Before his show at Club Cafe, he shared a few of his favorite songs on WYEP. In his typical lyrical fashion, of Neil Young's "Cortez The Killer" Grant says "It's just this great blistering narrative, it's like a novel in the form of a song...". We also learn that Phillips is a fan of Richard Manuel (The Band) and his vocal stylings, "I just love all his odd piano voicing and the amount of pain and anguish in his vocals". GLP goes on to express his appreciation for The Beatles, "The album that really drew me in was probably Magical Mystery Tour. The song that drew me in was "Blue Jay Way". I very gradually realized that I was very much a George Harrison fan... I find the contradiction in his work so fascinating. He's the one that introduced the Indian and Eastern influence and yet: "Taxman"." Grant-Lee Phillips' DJ Set:1. Neil Young "Cortez The Killer"2. The Band "Whispering Pines"3. George Harrison "Beware of Darkness" |
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David Wax Museum Guest DJDavid Wax of David Wax Museum plays guest DJ with Morning Mix host Cindy Howes. David Wax Museum has released a handful of albums featuring a unique blend of Americana and Mexico Son. They often refer to their sound as "Mexo-Americana". Lead singer, David Wax shared some of his current favorites when he played guest DJ for us on WYEP. David's set:1. Blake Mills “Hey Lover” from Break Mirrors2. Bahamas “Caught Me Thinkin” from Barchords3. The Low Anthem “Love and Altar” from Smart Flesh |
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Andrew WK Guest DJAndrew WK is a busy guy. He's a record producer, motivational speaker, professional party starter and avid tweeter. On top of that, he's a genuine rock star and genuinely nice person. Andrew WK played Guest DJ on the Morning Mix before a show in Pittsburgh at Altar Bar. He told Joey Spehar about singing Ramones songs, the significance of a great party, and offered some general life advice in the process.Guest DJ Set:Ramones - Pet SemataryBeastie Boys - Fight For Your RightEagles - In The City |
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Aimee Mann on the Morning MixAimee Mann talked to Morning Mix host Cindy Howes about her new project with Ted Leo, being "funny" and about her two amazing cats. In town with Ted Leo, Mann talk about how nice it was to work on a new project with someone who comes from a different musical background (Ted is more punk and she was more into more new wavey stuff). She went on to talk about the difference between being a serious songwriter and funny public persona. Being friends with comedians and particpating in their stage shows and videos has been helpful in her on-stage presence and humor. Then she told us about her two cats, who sound amazing. Here is a picture of one of them (probably Roman): |
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Sandra Bernhard Guest DJComedienne Sandra Bernhard played Guest DJ on the Morning Mix while she was in town for her "I Love Being Me, Don't You?" show at the Byham Theater. Bernhard has been a mainstay in popular culture for over four decades and is best known for her roles on the TV sitcom Roseanne, Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy as well as her numerous groundbreaking comedy specials and one-woman shows. She graciously shared a few of her favorite songs with Morning Mix host, Cindy Howes, and talked about what music her 14 year old daughter enjoys. She also gave us her thoughts on social media and her distaste of the digital download era. Sandra Bernhard's song picks:1. Elton John "Madman Across The Water"2. Stevie Nicks "Stop Dragging My Heart Around3. Pretenders "Brass In Pocket" |
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A Tribute to Richie HavensRichie Havens died on Monday (4/22/13) at age 72. Although he was launched into fame due to a fortuitous performance at the 1969 Woodstock festival, Havens had a long and varied career that spanned five decades. WYEP's Music Director Mike Sauter guides listeners on an emotional hour-long retrospective of the work and legacy of Richie Havens. |
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Bettye Lavette Guest DJThe ever-soulful Bettye LaVette played Guest DJ on WYEP before her concert in Pittsburgh. She told Joey Spehar about some of the inspiration behind her new album "Thankful N' Thoughtful", why she chose to cover a Beatles song, and how a classic of hers has been given new life.Bettye LaVette played three songs from her long, productive career:The More I Search (The More I Die)Maybe I'm AmazedLet Me Down Easy |
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Record Stories: Jerry's RecordsRecord Stories is a series highlighting local record stores in honor of Record Store Day. This episode highlights Jerry's Records in Squirrel Hill. Jerry's is a destination for vinyl lovers all over the world and was named one of the best record stores in America by Rolling Stone Magazine. Jerry told us about finding the Holy Grail of 78s and trading music for art with Robert Crumb. |
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Record Stories: The AtticRecord Stories is a series highlighting local record stores in honor of Record Store Day. This episode highlights The Attic in Millvale. Fred Bohn Jr. is the enthusiastic owner of The Attic - a store with millions of records - literally! The Attic was affected by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and lost a good deal of their stock. The store has, however, since bounced back. |
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Record Stories: Dave's Music MineRecord Stories is a series highlighting local record stores in honor of Record Store Day. This episode highlights Dave's Music Mine in Pittsburgh's South Side. Dave Panasiuk - owner of Dave's Music Mine - talks about the importance of vinyl records and confirms the thought that the movie High Fidelity is entirely true. |
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Record Stories: Sound Cat RecordsRecord Stories is a series highlighting local record stores in honor of Record Store Day. This episode focuses on Sound Cat Records in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood. Karl Hendricks has owned Sound Cat Records for almost one year. He took over the Liberty Avenue storefront that used to house Paul's CDs and Jim's Records after having worked there for over 20 years. |
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Record Stories: Eide's EntertainmentRecord Stories is a series highlighting local record stores in honor of Record Store Day. This episode focuses on Eide's Entertainment in Downtown Pittsburgh. Jim Semonik has been working at Eide's Entertainment since 1998 and is currently the store's music buyer. A luminary in Pittsburgh's industrial music scene, Semonik is a music lover in every sense of the word. |
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50th Anniversary of Bob Dylan's First Major ConcertOn April 12, 1963, Bob Dylan gave his first major concert performance at Town Hall in New York City. Cindy Howes and Joey Spehar spoke with local concert promoter Ed Traversari about some significant eras of Bob Dylan's performing career. Find out more about 50th Anniversary of Bob Dylan's First Major Concert » |
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Galactic's Ben Ellman Guest DJ SetGalactic are a funk and jazz band from New Orleans. They have been great champions of other NOLA musicians throughout their career. Ben Ellman - saxman and harmonica-ist - talked to Joey Spehar recently about some of his favorite musicians from New Orleans. This is Ben's Guest DJ set. |
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WYEP's 25 Women Who Have Influenced MusicIn celebration of Women’s History Month, WYEP profiles 25 women who influenced music. This 2 hour program covers eras and genres and offers insight into each woman’s work and features one of her classic recordings. Join Host Rosemary Welsch, local musicians Joy Ike and Liz Berlin, and local music writers Scott Mervis and Scott Tady as they share their thoughts on some of their favorite female artists. Find out more about WYEP's 25 Women Who Have Influenced Music » |
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Muddy Waters 100thJoey Spehar ventured out to Jerry's Records in Squirrel Hill to talk about the life and impact of Muddy Waters with Jerry Weber. Muddy Waters is considered the Father of Modern Chicago Blues. |
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Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear Guest DJThe talented and charming Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear was kind enough to play guest DJ on The Morning Mix on March 28, 2013. Ed shared a few of his favorite songs with Morning Mix host, Cindy Howes. Here are Ed's picks:1. Unknown Mortal Orchestra, "Swim and Sleep" from II2. Ghost Town DJ's, "My Boo" from So So Def Bass All-Stars3. Stevie Nicks, "Wild Heart" from a YouTube clip of Nicks singing at a Rolling Stone photo shoot |
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55th Anniversary of Stereophonic SoundCindy Howes intereviewed Don Maue - a record producer, radio host, and professor - about the advent of Stereophonic Sound. Listen to hear the history of Stereophonic Sound and some great examples of the differences between mono and stereo. Find out more about 55th Anniversary of Stereophonic Sound » |
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Mr. McFeely on the Morning MixOn the occasion of Fred Rogers’ 85th birthday, actor David Newell spoke with Joey Spehar and Cindy Howes about his time working on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood as the beloved Speedy Deliveryman, Mr. McFeely. Specifically, Newell reflects on some of the Neighborhood’s best known songs like “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and “It’s Such a Good Feeling”. He also shares some of his favorite musical memories of Rogers, such as the Erroll Garner jazz standard “Misty” that Fred would play on-set whenever he needed a break. You can learn more about the ongoing effort to preserve the message and legacy of Fred Rogers at http://fredrogers.org/. |
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WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl - The Billy Price BandThe Billy Price Band perform at WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main in Oakland. Broadcast date February 3, 2013 Find out more about WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl - The Billy Price Band » |
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WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl - Broken FencesBroken Fences perform at WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main in Oakland. Broadcast date February 3, 2013 Find out more about WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl - Broken Fences » |
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WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl - The DeceptionsThe Deceptions perform at WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main in Oakland. Broadcast Date: Sunday, February 3, 2013. Find out more about WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl - The Deceptions » |
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The Block Party's Top 50 Songs of 2012 CountdownFind out more about The Block Party's Top 50 Songs of 2012 Countdown » |
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WYEP's Local Year in Review show - 2012Find out more about WYEP's Local Year in Review show - 2012 » |
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WYEP's 2012 Year in Review Countdown ShowFind out more about WYEP's 2012 Year in Review Countdown Show » |
