Nicole Oppenheim writes
Ever dream of leaving the workaday world behind and liberating yourself from corporate control? Or have you ever wanted to put some of your life experiences to music, but it didn’t quite work out the way you’d envisioned? How about experiencing two full weeks of eating nothing but the best BBQ in the world? I sat down with Dave Smith to talk about these and other issues.
Mr. Smith is the author of “King Pignacious: A Swine’s Rise to Power,” a not-quite-rock-opera, decidedly multimedia entertainment extravaganza which chronicles a war between humans and pigs where pigs try to expose the hypocrisy of the for-profit health system and show average humans how their lives are being ruined by healthcare conglomerates and big business.
“King Pignacious: A Swine’s Rise to Power” has its third and final show at the Viaduct Theater this Saturday, September 11. The show starts at 9:30pm and the opening act is Fluid Minds. A portion of the sales will go to benefit CHIRP.
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Michael Bennett writes
He drummed for Black Flag for a spell. He got Paisley Underground legends The Last back together. But, most importantly, he carved out a distinctive niche in punk-pop, first with Descendents and subsequently with All. Bill Stevenson is a triple threat — a creative and wonderful drummer, a substantial songwriter and a terrific producer. He’s played on more catchy songs than you can shake a stick at, and showed that great hooks and complicated song structures can co-exist on one song, and lyrics can run the gamut from juvenile toilet humor to mature perspectives on life as a young (and older) adult. So let’s celebrate Bill’s b-day by grabbing the ol’ iPod/MP3 player, hitting shuffle and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.
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Erik Roldan writes
Sam Amidon is an experimental folk artist. His newest album I See the Sign has been praised for its unique interpretations of traditional folk songs. The album was produced and recorded by Valgeir Sigurdsson and features contributions from Shahzad Ismaily, Nico Muhly, and Beth Orton. Performing this Friday at the Old Town School of Folk Music, Sam took some time to answer some questions for CHIRP Radio.
You were born in Vermont but have been living in New York City, still making folk music. What’s folky about New York City?
New York City is like 40 little teeny villages off in the mountains all piled up on top of each other. A Village-Tower.
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Clarence Ewing writes
Friday, September 10
The Strawbs, Sir Plastic Crimewave
Abbey Pub : 7:30pm, 21+
The Ataris, Gasoline Heart, The Scissors, Finishing School
Beat Kitchen : 8:30pm
DJ Kevin Smith
Beauty Bar : 7pm, 21+
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Clarence Ewing writes
Join us tonight at The Viaduct Theater as King Pignacious delivers an evening of “Modern-Day Multimedia Rock Opera.” The Four Star Brass Band opens.
Tickets are only $10 and one-third of that will help CHIRP in the fight for excellence in independent radio!
3111 N Western Ave.
Doors at 9pm. Show at 10pm. 21+
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