Live from the Avant Garden

On the 7th episode of Live from the Avant Garden, VJ shares the astro stage with Amanda Dove from the DC powerhouse, Kinda Evil. They giggle through conversations about the cost benefit analysis of growing cilantro and chat about the best stages to rock in DC. Then Amanda sinks her teeth into some of her incredible music.Find all things Kinda Evil here!!Like and subscribe to Live from the Avant Garden on your pod catcher of choice and find out what's growing in the Avant Garden here!

On the sixth episode of Live from the Avant Garden, the Astro Stage is graced by the inestimable talents of Selena Benally, Alyson Cina, and Erin Frisby; collectively known as Ammonite. The trio discuss what's in their garden and how to prevent raiding deer from trampling on your dreams of growing prolific cantaloupes, corn and other copious crops. In the second half of the show, Ammonite put the local avian community to shame with their mind blowing harmonies and brilliant compositions.Music starts at 43:10 All songs by Ammonite (2024)This episode was recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025) Theme song by V.J. Hyde (2023)Support Local Music. Support your community. Support each other. Hold the line.

On episode 5 of Live from the Avant Garden, DC legend, world famous record producer, and mind-blowingly incredible musician, Don Zientara (Inner Ear Studios, Dischord Records) graces the Astro Stage with his presence, stories, humor and of course, original music! What else can I say about having the dude that recorded all of my favorite records (shameless plug: including my own band, Old Knife) on my little podcast in my little garden?!?!(Music starts at: 53:16)Find and follow Don Zientara at:https://www.innerearstudio.com/https://dischord.com/band/don-zientarahttps://www.mixcloud.com/StageCraft/https://a.co/d/hb0W7zjFertilize your mind:XTCBorageAntonia TricaricoEmily HenryThe Sound of MachinesOverkillKnights in White SatinBrain Rot:https://www.instagram.com/live_from_the_avant_garden/https://www.instagram.com/oldknifeband/Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2024)Theme song and interstitial music by V.J. Hyde (2023)All Rights Reserved

Cherry Blossom Special (Nick Cameron, Justin Heath, Mari Carlson, Sophie Chang, Greg Mulley) makes the trek from Tacoma Park, MD to visit the Avant Garden. We get into the catnip about the journey from starting a small windowsill herb garden to going full-blown Gardening junkie. Then the group turns the grass blue with their incredible music. (Music begins at: 21:12)Find and follow Cherry Blossom Special at:https://www.instagram.com/cherryblossomspecialdchttps://schoolofmusicaltraditions.com/jams-open-mics/bluegrass-slow-jamKeep up with latest happenings at the Avant Garden by subscribing and liking Live from the Avant Garden on your podcast app and following us at:https://www.instagram.com/live_from_the_avant_garden/LFTAG is recorded and produced by VJ Hyde.Live from the Avant Garden theme song by VJ Hyde (2023)

Chris Dinosaur of the NOVA rock group, Dinosaurus, and LFTAG host, VJ, discover many crossed paths that wound up leading them to the Avant Garden astro-stage. We wax poetic and lament the good old days at the legendary Fairfax, VA bohemian paradise that was Epicure Cafe. Then Chris Dinosaur crushes us with his jurassic talent as a singer/ songwriter. (Music starts at: 43:50)Find and follow Chris Dinosaur and Dinosaursus at:https://www.instagram.com/dinosaurusband/https://www.instagram.com/chris.dinosaur/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClOykPe8Tr-Y5ZuLFe4WgFQLinks to the folks and stuff we chatted about in this episode:https://www.instagram.com/massimozr.recording?igsh=MTYwbWVkcnhyMng2eg==https://www.instagram.com/dicqbeats?igsh=MTRoeW10cGxrMXZrNA==https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Creative-Habit/Twyla-Tharp/9780743235273Keep up with the latest happenings at Live from the Avant Garden by subscribing and liking this show on your preferred podcast app and by following us at:https://www.instagram.com/live_from_the_avant_garden/Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by VJ Hyde (2024)Theme song by VJ Hyde (2023)

The Flip Phones (Lindsey Wray and Ryan Kobb) visit V.J. at the Avant Garden to regale us with glorious tales of their back yard victory against invading bamboo and enlighten us on their stellar song writing process. Songs begin at xx:xxStream and follow and like and love the Flip Phones here:https://www.theflipphones.comhttps://theflipphones.bandcamp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theflipphoneshttps://www.facebook.com/theflipphonesbandCatch them LIVE at a stage near you:https://www.theflipphones.com/liveBe sure to subscribe to and leave a review for Live from the Avant Garden on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google or your pod catcher of choice; and please follow us on Instagram: @live_from_the_avant_garden

In the inaugural episode of Live from the Avant Garden V.J. plays hookie at the garden with his long time friend and musical broham, Eric Keller. V.J. gives us a lay of the land and gabs about preparing your garden for winter. Eric performs some original finger-style songs on acoustic guitar. Don't just sit there and rot! Go check out his music at: https://creakinghand.bandcamp.comFollow him on Instagram: @creakinghandBe sure to subscribe to and leave a review for Live from the Avant Garden on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google or your pod catcher of choice; and please follow us on Instagram: @live_from_the_avant_garden