The Bopst Show: 8 Feet Short (Episode 104)

by Chris Bopst

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• The Bopst Show — Episode 104

Title: The Bopst Show: 8 Feet Short (Episode 104)
Rating: R (Adult Situations & Language)
Intent: 96 inches of sound
Quality Diversion: “He gave the horse every opportunity to win the race.”
Suggested News Story Reading by Geographical Region: Seattle, Washington USA
Random Image: Tape Findings
Random Band: Sammy Laului Orchestra
Rant: How I Love It
Artist/Band/Personality Not Heard On This Podcast:

Reason Why Artist/Band/Personality Was Not Heard On This Podcast: No Reason.
Construction Date: Tuesday Wednesday May 18th & 19th, 2010
Equipment: Mac G5, Free Audio Editor & Recorder Software from Audacity, Frontier US-122 USB Audio/MIDI Interface, Shure SM57 Microphone
Posted: Monday May 24th, 2010
Artists and Groups in order of appearance: Gregg Turkington, Sisters & Brothers, Yuzo Kayama, Hot Lava, Jim Ingram, Tim Hardin, Mecolodiacs, Jackie Mittoo, Nick Curran & The Lowlifes, Cats & The Fiddle, El Perro Del Mar, Michael Eingorn, Twinkle, Grand Funk Railroad, Coconot, Jace Everett, Patti Smith, Jason Marks

Liner Notes:
Here are some shows I’m hustling at Balliceaux this week.

Tuesday May 25th 9:30 PM: Bio Ritmo

Sergio Elmir, Exclaim Reviews

“What is salsa if not another example of a unique musical genre created out of experimentation? That’s the basic theory surrounding the new Bio Ritmo album, Bionico. On this new release, Bio Ritmo take lessons learned from the originators of salsa, specifically the idea that salsa is and always will be an evolving genre. So now classic tumbao pianos meet with spacey synths and clave bars are peppered with echo-y vibes. With a touch of class, courtesy of former Fania engineer Jon Fausty, Bionico is a powerhouse salsa record full of heavy rhythms and some outright experimental fusions. Tracks like “A la cha,” which carries a heavy nod towards Middle Eastern influences, the straight up kitsch of “Bionico Boogaloo,” a salsa version of the classic Bionic Man theme, or even the spacey salsa vibes of “Lisandra” demonstrate the capacity of this band to take the salsa vibe to places it’s never been. Clearly showcasing their skills for experimentation, as well as their knack for thick salsa rhythms, Bio Ritmo have created a genuinely funky and wild salsa album that is as much about the old school as it is about taking the genre to the next level…”

Wednesday May 26th 9:30 PM: Fight The Big Bull

Doug Simpson, Audiophile Audition

“Despite influences that run from reggae to avant-garde, Fight the Big Bull retains an organic, natural atmosphere that demonstrates anything can shape jazz and jazz can shape anything. All Is Gladness in the Kingdom is an outing that stirs things up as it stirs a lot into the musical pot and is worth searching out for by anyone looking for adventurous and unpredictable material…”

Thursday May 27th 10PM: Hot Lava

Margaret Reges, All Music Guide

Hot Lava’s eclectic indie pop tunes — peppered with techno-geek jargon, slicked with gritty beach rock guitar stylings, and laced with spooky reverb effects — nodded to fun-loving acts like the Bicycles and the Blow. Founded by a group of art school students in Richmond, VA, in 2006, Hot Lava underwent several lineup changes in their formative years; by the time the band went into the studio in 2008 to record its debut album, the lineup consisted of lead singer Allison Apperson, drummer Jared Sosa, bassist Andrew Mowe, and keyboardist Matt Deans. Their first release, Lavalogy, was released on Bar/None in 2009.

Friday May 28th 11PM: Amazing Ghost

Parker, RVA Magazine

“Amazing Ghost took the stage and I was blown away. The songs were full of insurmountable fun times. I could only imagine how much of a joy it would be to be a part of a band like this. It didn’t hurt that the entire horn section of the No BS Brass Band accompanied their live rendition of “Bone in the USA”. Thus making the song rise up to epic-like standards…”

All shows are free.

NEXT NEW SHOW: 05/31/10

The complete set list for this week’s show is posted here. All previous show set lists (104 as of this writing) are on my blog. If you hate MySpace (and who doesn’t), look me up on Facebook. I post track listings there as well.

2 hours of Bopst Show programming airs Sundays, 12-2PM (EST-USA), on KAOS Radio Austin.

Until Next Time:

Stay clean,
BOPST

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