Unearthed, Vol. 12 :: Skating In Central Park

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With live music still iffy this year, let's travel back to some long-ago summers in New York City's Central Park. For the 12th edition of the Unearthed bootleg mix series, we're training our ears on Wollman Skating Rink, which hosted some truly stellar al fresco concerts back in the day. These performances span from the late 1960s to the early 1980s and encompass a wide range of freaky fresh air jams: dark funk jazz, ecstatic post-punk, prog epics, Texas boogie — it's all here . . .

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Aquarium Drunkard Presents: William Tyler (Livestream, October 3rd)

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Saturday night, October 3rd, the Aquarium Drunkard livestream series continues with the unparalleled William Tyler.

Performing live from Gold Diggers in East Hollywood, tune in at 6pm pacific . . .

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The Aquarium Drunkard Picture Show, Episode IV

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As the terra firma of planet earth has become increasingly weird, here's a thirty-seven minute respite into the celestine. Welcome to episode four of the Aquarium Drunkard Picture Show.

Feat: Lee 'Scratch' Perry | Nina Simone | Headhunters | Fela Kuti | The Wailers | Stevie Wonder . . .

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Gunn-Truscinski Duo :: For Eddie Hazel

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John Truscinski and Steve Gunn's wistfully fried “For Eddie Hazel” closes the duo's new album Soundkeeper, buzzing with amp noise as gorgeous riffs and steady cymbals fade into a shimmering reflection. As the guitarist explains, it was their attempt to pay tribute to one of history’s most ground-shaking soloists. “Because we’ve listened and talked about him so much, we figured it was time to dedicate something in his honor . . .

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The Aquarium Drunkard Show: SIRIUS/XMU (7pm PDT, Channel 35)

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Green Hazed Daze, indeed. Via satellite, transmitting from northeast Los Angeles — the Aquarium Drunkard Show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 35. 7pm California time, Wednesdays.

34.1090° N, 118.2334° W . . .

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The Lagniappe Sessions :: Alex Izenberg

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As noted earlier this year in our review of Caravan Château, Alex Izenberg is not afraid of his influences. For this installment of the Lagniappe Sessions, the Los Angeles singer-songwriter digs into the pathos of Plastic Ono Band's "Love", and "Living Without You" -- a cornerstone of Randy Newman's 1968 debut long-player. A warm blanket in the ever-bizarre autumn of 2020 . . .

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Transmissions :: Bill Frisell

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Our guest this week is legendary guitarist Bill Frisell. His latest is called Valentine. It’s out now on the Blue Note label, and it finds him in a trio setting, joined by Thomas Morgan on bass and Rudy Royston on drums. It features Malian folk, standards, and originals, and it’s as deft, nuanced, and emotive as you might expect. Bill joined us early on a Saturday morning to discuss the record, his friendship with the late Hal Wilner, his deep listening practices, and telepathy . . .

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Angel Olsen :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview

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“They're very different songs, even though they're the same songs.” That's how Angel Olsen puts it regarding Whole New Mess, an alternate timeline vision of the album that would become 2019's All Mirrors. But the record isn't a mere collection of demos. It's a snapshot of Olsen at one point in a ongoing processing of thoughts and feelings, alive in a single moment . . .

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The Aquarium Drunkard Guide To Daniel Romano’s 2020

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Talk about making the most of the pandemic. Unable to continue his own never ending tour, the already-prolific Romano threw his weight into releasing albums—both newly and previously recorded—like never before. Nine full-lengths and one EP from the shape-shifting Canadian polymath and a handful of trusty collaborators—not to mention a book of love poems. Here’s Aquarium Drunkard’s guide to Daniel Romano’s year that was, as of the end of September . . .

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Sentimental Ornament: A Broadcast Rarities Mix

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In celebration of what would've been the deeply-missed Trish Keenan's 52 birthday, Aquarium Drunkard presents a survey of rare Broadcast material pulled from a variety of lesser-known sources. Not touching on any of their collaborations, inventive remixes, nor live material (save for a Nico cover from a 2003 Peel Session), Sentimental Ornament finds the inimitable group at the most experimental edges of their galaxy . . .

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AD Presents: Justin Spins + David Paints (September 25, Livestream)

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Now available to stream on-demand.

Dusting off my crate for the first time in 6 months at Gold Diggers, 6-8 pacific. Free livestream. But wait, there's more....

Artist David Phillips is going to paint on the other side of the stage while I play records. The finished framed canvas will be auctioned off with proceeds going to NIVA (Save Our Stages . . .

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Allan Wachs :: In Conversation With David Lerner of Trummors

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In 2016, David Lerner of Trummors began an email correspondence with songwriter Allan Wachs. What follows is a reconstruction of a conversation they had earlier this summer, paired with selections from their long back-and-forth. Trummors' latest, Dropout City, is available now wherever you get out-there tunes . . .

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The Velvet Underground :: The Second Fret, Philadelphia, January 1970

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...fiery renditions of “White Light / White Heat,” “Sister Ray” and “Foggy Notion” (Sterling Morrison sounding especially killer on the latter tune). There’s a rare take on the lovely “Over You,” for some reason never attempted in the studio — here, Lou Reed calls it his “Billie Holiday impersonation.” And then there’s “Sweet Jane,” still in its original, slow-and-steady incarnation, Reed making up lyrics as he goes. Lo-fi quality? Yeah. Hi-fi experience? Oh yeah . . .

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From The Edge of America :: Lonnie Holley and Richard Swift

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Director Ethan Payne's From the Edge of America documentary that captures the cosmic rapport between Lonnie Holley and the late Richard Swift, two men separated by decades in age, but united in spirit. Documenting the studio sessions that produced the National Freedom EP, this short form documentary offers an intimate look at two creative forces united in song . . .

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The Aquarium Drunkard Show: SIRIUS/XMU (7pm PDT, Channel 35)

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Autumn equinox edition. Via satellite, transmitting from northeast Los Angeles — the Aquarium Drunkard Show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 35. 7pm California time, Wednesdays.

34.1090° N, 118.2334° W . . .

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