Well, this is the last show before the big Christmas holiday. And I can't think of a more festive way to celebrate it than with my musical buddies, The Taters.
Craig Evans, Brad Tucker, Greg Marrs, and newest Tater recruit, drummer Chris Mendez are based in Richmond, Virginia. They've been a huge favorite on both of my radio shows for several years now. Their rootsy, family-friendly Americana originals, and their choice covers are always a great draw up and down the Mid-Atlantic coast's (U.S.) live gig circuit. They've released several albums, and even got nice writeups in No Depression and Billboard magazines!
But their quick wit is what makes them an obvious choice to commandeer a full half hour segment of the California Diner this week. In this episode, they're fully out of control in Virginia, while my co-presenter Amber and I don't even attempt to rein them in. Why would we? This makes for genius radio. And their music. In a word—wonderful! They treat us to three original Christmas songs—very nicely done. And did I mention that Richmond is 3,000 miles away from Sacramento? No problem—our good friend Mr. Skype to the rescue. A clear connection makes us feel like we're right in the same room with them, listening to their great songs and witty banter, and smelling their odiferous spicy eggplant-tofu dinner. Really? Well, just give a listen, and you'll hear what I'm talking about.
thetaters.com
We'll have a few other Christmas originals to play for you. But don't worry—your Chef Mike is not getting' all sappy on ya—I'll be spinning loads of the great indie music that you've come to expect year-round on Recharged Radio.
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 California Diner, Tuesday night, 8:00-10:00 p.m. (GMT), 12:00-2:00 p.m. Pacific, only at Recharged Radio—www.rechargedradio.com.
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See you then!
Chef Mike
mike(at)rechargedradio.com
MN2BDNC
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Joe Symes - Lost Along The Way
Fearless Vampire Killers - Fearless Vampire Killers
Soundserif - John Titor
Brian Battles - Christmas In California
Handcuffs - Resurrection
Chancellorpink - Muster
The Corner Laughers - The Commonest Manifesto
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The Taters – My Very First Christmas
The Taters – It’s Not Christmas When My Baby’s Not Around
The Taters – The Last Lone Noel
Tina Lie - Twilight Hour
Kaz Murphy - Hardly Think About That
Tom Alford - Wasp Lands On Sunflower
Maxi Dunn – You're All I Need At Christmas
Wim Oudijk - Love you. Period!
Dave Stephens - Mr. Wonderful
Sarah Taylor & Bill Mumy - I've Got Some Presents For Santa
Go National - Begin, Begin, Begin
Laurie Larson - Endless Thank You Loop
Tom Moriarty - Fire in the Dolls House
Laurie Biagini - Christmas In The Air
Nushu - ABC Song
Beth Thornley - A to Z
Low Water - My Life In Advertising
Lily Sparks - Bright Christmas
The Dashing Suns - Sally Moore
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