All Entries in the "THE SHOWDOWN" Category
The Showdown, 21.5.12
Another eclectic mix this week – Australian jazz from Scott Tinkler and Wanderlust, American jazz from Chris Potter and Bill Evans, and all sorts of other craziness in between, including the Angry Birds theme, a fun little tune, though which we noted has no real melody to speak of. Track Name - Artist - [...]
The Showdown, 14.5.12
Hard to say really, but it felt like a particularly eclectic mix today, including a feature of They Might Be Giants’ 1988 album ‘Lincoln’ alongside Aaron Goldberg, Aphex Twin and Don Walker. We also played the intergalactic enigma that is Darth Vegas to celebrate the fact that they are launching their album ‘Brainwashing For Dirty [...]
The Showdown, 7.5.12
John featured The Kinks album ‘Muswell Hillbillies’ while Julian played Ennio Morricone, covers of Ennio Morricone, and of course Ren & Stimpy. John also played some Bach as performed by harpsichordist Anthony Newman, who he suggested looks like Bill Gates. Maybe a little…? Track Title Muswell Hillbillies Artist The Kinks Album Muswell Hillbillies Milano Odea [...]
The Showdown, 30.4.12
There’s usually a Hibbard on the show, however this week it wasn’t John, rather his brother Ben. Bringing with him some classic funk, jazz, latin and of course Frank Zappa (music that he explores with local Zappa tribute band Petulant Frenzy)… Julian countered with some film music, free jazz and some Zappa of his own. [...]
The Showdown, 23.4.12
Every Monday at midday with John Hibbard and Julian Curwin. Track – Artist – Album The Countess’ Bedroom – Bobby Previte – Too Close To The Pole Bounce Of The Sugar Plum Fairies – Don Byron – Bug Music Fried Brain – Inchkii – Inchkii Peckerwood – Barondown – Raised Pleasure Dot It’s Not My [...]
The Showdown, 16.4.12
A widely varied selection this week, everything from Leonard Bernstein to the Mahavishnu Orchestra, via Song Fwaa and They Might Be Giants. Including a bucketload of local music to boot… Track Artist Album Jets Song Leonard Bernstein West Side Story Where Pathways Meet Sun Ra Lanquidity Something Baz Lady From Toulouse Anthem For The Earnest [...]
The Showdown, 9.4.12
This week Michael Galeazzi from The Java Quartet joined us for a chat about new album Rejavanation and their gig for Eastside Live at 505 on Thursday. Another gig of note this week is The Tango Saloon’s CD launch at The Factory Floor on Saturday (April 14th), featuring both John and Julian from The Showdown. [...]
The Showdown, 2.4.12
David Lynch special Track Theme From Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me Artist Angelo Badalamenti Album Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me Mysteries Of Love Julee Cruise Floating Into The Night The Pine Float Angelo Badalamenti Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me I’ll Chill On The Marley Tapes Don Byron Music For [...]
The Showdown, 26.3.12 – Mutiny Music
Our special guest this week was Rick Robertson from d.i.g. and Baecastuff, the latter being the band realising his project ‘Mutiny Music’ – a show based around the music and culture of the Pitcairn and Norfolk islanders. Check out this fascinating project live at 505 this Thursday the 29th of March. Track Name Kasha Dub [...]
