As the sweet musical memories of the IPO Liverpool festival fade off into the distance, and our hot Sacramento summer starts breathing down my neck, I`m feeling Big, Fake, and Mad! What in the world is that crazy Chef Mike talking about now? Is it heat stroke? Nope—I`m staying hydrated. Old age? Naah—my age is still in the double-digits! Boredom? Well, it`s definitely not boredom—how could I be bored when I`m playing The Big I Am, Fake Teak, and Mad Tea Party on this week`s Tuesday Night Diner?
The Big I Am are an acoustic trio from Liverpool, led by Peter McPartland. I`ve been aware of them for over a year now, but they`ve sort of been under my radar for no good reason, except that Pete is a really nice guy, not very pushy at all. So long story slightly less long—I did this special radio program on the International Pop Overthrow Liverpool festival. Only after it was all in the can, and ready for airplay, did I realize that TBIA was one of the many great acts playing there. They did the requisite two sets at the Cavern Club, apparently did a great job, and were yet again under my radar. Tactical error on my part, which I have since corrected. Pete sent me a dozen songs—very melodic, acoustic folk gems, and we`ll hear one of them on this week`s show.
http://www.myspace.com/bigiamrash
I`m kind of an electronics/computer/music/radio geek. Okay, you probably already knew that. And I`ve always wondered to myself, “is there a band out there that describes their music as `A planeload of seventies computers crashing into a Clash gig`?” Fortunately, such a band exists—Fake Teak! Andrew Wyld and company have this really cool, synth-driven electronic sound, and the few songs I`ve heard of theirs have a high tech sheen. They sing of such things as transistors and circuitry, so what`s not to love? I`m as rootsy as the next American, but these guys are just downright cool! This London band recorded some songs at Steve Honest`s studio, and you won`t want to miss this week`s pilgrimage to the Church of Steve Honest!
http://www.myspace.com/faketeak
Anybody who`s been listening to my radio shows for the past couple of years knows that Asheville, North Carolina`s Mad Tea Party are one of my favorite bands. They are a rootsy, upbeat duo who sound more like a trio or quartet. Ami Worthen writes incredibly witty songs, and plays a ukulele with flames painted on it. Jason Krekel is a multitasking guitarist/foot drummer, who`s even played both of those instruments AND harmonica at the same time! I know—I`ve seen it in person. He takes the lead vocals on the track that we`ll hear on the show.
http://www.myspace.com/themadteaparty
If you`d like to make a request, just drop me a line at mike(at)rechargedradio.com. If you`d like to become an honorary California citizen, drop me a line at the same address. And if you`d like to hear all this great music—simply tune in to the Tuesday Night Diner, Tuesday night, 8:00-10:00 p.m. (GMT), 12:00-2:00 p.m. Pacific, only at Recharged Radio—www.rechargedradio.com.
See you then!
Chef Mike
mike(at)rechargedradio.com
MN2BDNC
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With Music From......
Handcuffs - I Just Wanna' Be Free, Man
Jimmy Catlett - 3.0
Vegas With Randolph - Be The One
Life In Film - Get Closer
Hail The Size - Crazy Girl
Nacional - Telephone
Go National - Begin, Begin, Begin
Raistalla - Supermodel
Fake Teak - Church of Steve Honest session - Post Office Tower
Mark Bacino - Middle Town
The Clutter Family - Head
The Big I Am - Right About Now
Mad Tea Party - Everyway
Chad Neaves - Something In My Soul
Kids Love Lies - Stars
Cy Taggart - Cut It Out
Maxi Dunn - Sinking In The Sand
Kat Jones - Those Expensive Eyes
Imani Hekima - Nothing's What It Seems
Heiskell - Your Touch
50ft Woman - (Strictly) Only Swinging
Joseph Swidenbank - What Did You Want?
Buzz Radio - So Sad About Us
Laurie Biagini - Crazy People on the internet
The Corner Laughers - Shrine Of The Martyred Saint
Rob Bonfiglio - Nothing Will Hold You Down
The Taters - Right B4 My Eyes
Goodfinger - Untouchable
Anton Barbeau - Bending Like a Spoon
Splitsville - Pretty People
Little Guilt Shrine - One Two
Tom Alford - Strawberry Robot
Nushu - So Long (Maybe)
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