Jim Blase, co-owner of the Cincinnati treasure Shake It Records with his brother, Darren, talks about the Northside shop’s 20th anniversary celebration during the month of March. Bill pays tribute to some of the folks who have played at in-store appearances, including the Indigo Girls, Lilly Hiatt and Joan Shelley.
Celebrity guest night entered its third straight week when Kelly Thomas and Randy Steffen of Wilder stopped by to play songs from and talk about “Pick Your Poison,” the band’s first full-length album. Bob says hello to his new friends at the Milton Tavern and waxes philosophic about meeting two people from Mongolia in the past three weeks. And if all that isn’t enough, Bob is off to bask in the wonderfullness that is Reds spring training where hope springs eternal that he’ll finally make the team. At the very least, he plans to meet the Hall of Famer, Marty Brennaman. We’re sure Marty will have some on air tips for the guys.
Local singer Andrew Palamara and Longworth-Anderson Series Executive Director Cori Wolff join us to preview the third season of concerts at Memorial Hall. Plus, Bill makes a case for the Gin Blossoms while Bob was surprised that Spirit’s Randy California had changed his name.
Cincinnati singer-songwriter Kim Taylor graced our studios tonight and certainly brightened up the place. She played three songs from her new “Songs of Instruction” album, which if life was fair, would debut at the top of the charts when it comes out Feb. 22. If that’s not enough, Bob, ever the romantic, plays a collection of love songs for his valentine.
We weren’t smart enough to invite the Tillers to visit the show in advance of their 1st Annual Old Time Stringbreakers Ball, but we played a few tunes to set the mood for Saturday’s shindig at the Southgate House Revival.
Following Jan. 23’s Fifth Anniversary extravaganza, we revisit songs played on our first show (Jan. 22, 2014), including the very excellent “Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand,” The Beatles’ German version of “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” It was our tribute to the long-running German show that we replaced on WAIF. geniessen Sie die Vorstellung!
Numerology holds that the number 5 is the most dynamic and energetic of all single-digit numbers. It’s unpredictable, always in motion, and constantly in need of change. Sounds a lot like our fifth anniversary show when a handful friends were in the studio to help us mark this auspicious event.
We open tonight’s show with George Harrison asking “What is Life”. While we don’t tackle the metaphysical ramifications of that question tonight, we’re pretty sure music plays a big role in it. Settle in and listen to choice selections by Cincinnati’s own Kim Taylor, Boz Scaggs, Lucero, and The Wild Feathers to name a few.
Tonight, Bill learns how to use the studio microphone. He also pays tribute to his childhood friend, Jim Stacy. Along the way, you’ll hear music from The Hollies, Eric Clapton and Big Jay McNeely.
Our friend Jack Greiner (dubbed Pete Best, the Fifth Beatle by Bob) makes a return appearance to join Bill for a set of cover songs that includes some classics and some that are more obscure.
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