The Inner Banks

Just this week I heard band The Inner Banks for the first time. On their MySpace page they say they are “music for headphones and roadtrips” – I couldn’t agree more. The music is a nice chill, hearty blend of folk, electronica (if you know me, you know thats my favorite thing…ever) with some fine instrumentation and some fine musicians. Lucky for me, lucky for all of us, they have a record coming out in early December. I’m hoping to have them on my show.

Check out the song “Anthem” on their MySpace.

(T)humped

Hump day is over! What a rainy day in New York City. My jeans, shirt, vest, and socks hanging from my bicycle are a testament to the extreme downpour I experienced walking through Central Park on my way home today. Damn that crosstown bus.

Post election day is a crazy time. And by that I mean crazy gooood. And Donald Rumsfeld retiring? Thank fucking god. And, Britney divorcing K-Fed? I didn’t realize how much I cared, but WOW I do. Sort of.

Guess what else? Saw Ruined Music and Bryan of Man in Gray on MTV today. That’s sort of a lie, I don’t have cable, but Rachael pointed it out to me and I watched on the internetzz. Got me thinking about the whole concept. It’s so true. I get so mad at good music, ruined. Speaking of MiG, I couldnt make it to their Knitting Factory show during CMJ. I owe Tina an email (are you reading this?) – and am surely coming to one of the upcoming shows in early December (see you there!)

I just got back from the opening night of the Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival at the Museum of Natural History. The premiere movie was this documentary “Doc” about Doc Humes , made by his daughter, with her sisters in attendance. Doc Humes was a big deal. And crazy, and brilliant, and I’ve got to go track down his books now. “Men Die” in particular. How had I never heard of this guy before ???

In work and radio related news, we’ve got a great Monsterland show up this week – Dave Deporis came by the studio, so be sure to listen in!

I’ve got a date with Celestial Seasonings and then it’s time for bed!

A little song for a little Saturday morning

When I woke up this morning there was no power!Then it came back on and I made this video. Now i’m off to the garage attic to arrange old Dickens books and things.