What's Up Woodstock

After a short break we're back in action with special jones Andrew Guest filling in for a hospitalized Brian. For our last episode before TOUR HIATUS (Pat's going on tour), we're looking at Sheryl Crow's set. She and her band did a pretty great job so we mainly talk about other things, including movies and candy bars. Soak up the footage here: https://youtu.be/dWrrdxviU-w See you in a few months!

Actor Jerry Rudasill is on hand to point out nudity for a pool-partying Brian as we dive into the barking dynamo known as DMX. In addition, both Pat and Jerry offer interpretations of some of the erstwhile Earl Simmons' more memorable verses, and Rory and Rick are generally lost. Watch along with us (up in) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-J_BuumkuU  

DJ/producer Michael Fichman AKA Michael The Lion AKA DJ Apt One AKA Fich sits in for a very busy Brian as we dig into Ice Cube's powerful set from Woodstock 99. Watch along with us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NwDaBxiajc

Brian, Pat, Rory, and Rick welcome journeyman Philadelphia drummer Pat Berkery to the table for a look at Counting Crows' set at Woodstock '99. Pat B.'s got years of experience behind the tubs and loads of the kind of arcane Rock Knowledge that comes in handy on a podcast and almost nowhere else. Plus, Brian sings! Count your own crows right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSM3Qc45q6Q&t=2114s

Brian called in sick, so Andrew and Doug fill in as we take a look at The Roots, an incredible band from the great state of Philadelphia. There's only so much you can say about such capable musicians and entertainers, so the conversation strays predictably wide. Highly recommended watching found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyktBnkgZHc

Local heroes Brian, Rory, Rick, and Pat gather round the ol' YouTube to discuss Vertical Horizon's de rigueur performance from Woodstock '99. Keep an eye on things here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4vioNRuKko  

Back in the early days of WUW we thought it important, in the interest of equal time, to give listeners a different perspective on some of the acts we didn't necessarily care for. We'd planned call this recurring segment Otherside, and have a special guest enthusiast let us know why we were wrong. We subsequently forgot all about it, but not before we managed to get a few Othersides on tape. So since we have no Regular Episode for you this week, we offer Brian's friend's mom Judith, Kid Rock Fan. Note: this interview was originally recorded in early May, 2016.

Reformed music writer J. Gabriel Boylan rode a train all the way from New York, New York to fill in for a touring B. Rian Langan. And it's a good thing, too, because Gabe actually has a history with today's subject: Jamiroquai. Rory has no history but whole a lot of issues with singer Jay Kay, and the other two also talk. Check out which crazy hat the guy wore here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cszCm5FrSM&t=1601s

Brian continues to entertain a grateful nation, and Rick had a speaking engagement, so Rory and Pat are joined by two special guests: NBA namedropper Andrew Jones and Dr. Dog's very own Toby Leaman. The subject of the episode is Buckcherry, charmless throwbacks to a simpler, sleazier time. Watch the set along with the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgUfWr2zOtE

Brian is playing music on the road on tour with a band he's in, so the remaining usuals are joined by Brandon Beaver, successful guitarist for mewithoutyou and Buried Beds. Beaver (as he's known) has some fun showbiz tales to share, and Pat lets us in on the latest craze for jam band enthusiasts. Speaking of jam bands, today's set is by moe. You can watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc333LexPGg&t=324s

No Brian this week, but we have former Dr. Dog guitarists Andrew and Doug back for another trip to Rome, NY by way of Kingston, ON's own The Tragically Hip. This band is pretty amazing, and brain cancer is decidedly not, so please consider donating to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research: https://donate.sunnybrook.ca/braincancerresearch Watch & listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcK1P491lmk

Have you ever been hurt before? Brian's back and we watch Guster. No frills, no bass, no problem. Watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK63a3ojcxE

Brian is out on assignment once again, so this week's panel features returning former Dr. Dog guitarists Andrew Jones and Doug O'Donnell. The subject this week is famed dorm room coaster Dave Matthews Band, who deliver an energetic performance of their empty flip-flop rock. Doug bangs out a song by another Dave, and Jones reveals the alternate version of "Crash" that resides in his wife's addled brain. Watch Dave and his pajamas here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skHt1eIkVRU

In this episode the Classic Quartet (Ror/Flom/Finn/Bri) covers the performance that may best embody everything that was good and bad about Woodstock '99. An undeniably powerful band that tapped into some of the worst impulses of the assembled throng, however inadvertently. We don't really get into that here, though, it's really just a lot of air drumming, head bobbing, and unrelated stuff like: Desert Island Discs for Matrix Guy, and Movies Where One Guy Kills Everybody. Pat sincerely hopes you'll watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9S-JVKw0mE  

Episode 0028 was not the first time we talked about Jewel with Carol Cleveland Sings. No, a few weeks earlier we did an entire episode that was instantaneously vaporized by the fickle whim of a cruel MacBook. So later than night, after CCS and Rick departed, Pat and Rory sat down to talk about their abject devastation. This is the curious result. They talk about Jewel, love's bitter mystery, and Dayton, Ohio legends Guided By Voices. Quite a lot about Guided by Voices, as it turns out. So I hope you like Guided By Voices.

Inspiring creative dynamos Carol Cleveland Sings (Gretchen Lohse and Thomas Hughes) come on the podcast to help us watch Jewel's set from Woodstock '99, which features some great songs, some yodeling, and many, many guitars. We also spend some time deriding Kurt Loder (who for at least a few minutes in the 90s was a total dirtbag), as well as consoling Pat because he's not married to Jewel. Joins us eye-wise here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUfuOAWgjx8 Meanwhile, check out Carol Cleveland Sings' dazzling cover of the WUW theme song: https://www.instagram.com/p/BToTyYFA2be/ And check out their acclaimed album Effervescent Lure here: https://carolclevelandsings.bandcamp.com/

The podcast settles into what is likely its most relaxed episode yet when Rick, Rory, and Pat are joined by special guests Andrew Jones and Zach Miller, formerly of Dr. Dog and latterly of Dr. Dog, respectively. This gentle quintet watches a full set by paternal piano man Bruce Hornsby, whose friend was booking the show. But that doesn't mean he doesn't put on a fine performance. Also discussed: Allen Iverson, dads, compressors, Southern Accents, dads, solo affectation, weird airplane drugs, dads, and THE TUNNEL. Watch with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymvBHOOf8E8

Broadcasting from Studio B, it's the Core4 + Native New Yorker (and Pat's bullshit friend) Samantha Story sitting down to watch G. Love, who is also sitting down. He and his Special Sauce brought their Philadelphia blooze-rap to Woodstock '99, and the panel is somewhat conflicted about the result. Happily for some, the YouTube audio cuts out about two thirds of the way through, which you'll discover if you watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AEa0_Y5xm4&t=3226s

WUW is back in its element as the panel tackles TVT recording artists Sevendust, who (we learn) left all their stuff in Canada in order to perform at Woodstock '99. We also look at an insane picture of a bass player, talk Petty/Shandling, and check in with some old friends as they take on a classic campaign song. Watch the 'Dust with us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG1-4g7iqsM

While Brian visits his home planet, second-time guest Doug O'Donnell returns to claim the pyramids -- and his role as Resident Expert on Bands Who Play Really Long Sets. This is one of TWO performances by Mr. Clinton and his enormous ensemble, which is good because the Studio B wifi cuts out toward the end. But we soldier on until the WUWthership is righted once again. Free your mind here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8-C_hcS0ek

Pittsburgh's gentlest souls take the stage at Woodstock '99 and we give it a watch. Some objections are made to Michael G.'s electric guitar allergy, but Liz gets a lot of praise, and Patrick Norman's resemblance to a certain panel member does not go unnoticed. Send yourself on your way (to the concert video) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on_JmSwh5NU

Returning attorney Andrew Jones has read a biography of James Brown, so it's up to him to bring us up to speed on the legendary godfather of sex machines. Elsewhere on the panel, Pat has seen Centennial Man, Rory has issues with "Give Me One Reason," and Rick has drinks on an empty stomach so he keeps saying "gal" (gross). Eventually, James Brown appears on stage. Here's proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcwhS3VgHpI

It's everybody's favorite member of Metallica Dave Mustaine's time to shine on today's episode, as Brian, Rick, Pat, and Rory watch Megadeth's performance from Woodstock '99. We talk more about Some Kind of Monster, Bob Rock, Lars, and of course ellipses. You know, Megadeth stuff. Watch with us... here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klNLUYhW-KI

Veritable fount of musical knowledge Doug "Big Heat" O'Donnell sits in for Brian on this episode, which is all about people drumming. One person drumming is Grateful Dead guy Mickey Hart, who leads his Planet Drum ensemble through a variety of musical styles and a couple favorites from his old band. Doug knows a lot about Mickey, the Dead, and Rory, and if you listen you will too. Watch Mickey & Co. drum here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDTClsaNcyo

High five-ing, cigarette-flicking Canadian Alanis Morissette gave one of the better performances at Woodstock '99, so it was our pleasure to watch and talk, as per usual. Elsewhere in this ep, Brad Whitford hisses (via Pat), Rory orders potatoes, Brian harmonizes, and Rick rolls down the windows. See what's happening here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1RP0hXWgX0

Brian's still back, which is bad news for him because he does not care for the music played by Social D'er Mike Ness at Woodstock '99. The good news for Brian (and everybody) is that the episode kicks off with a very special in-studio guest and then Rory spills a beer. Watch it with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7_2SSF96BU

It's a Five Man Electrical Podcast as the core four welcomes guest Mike Spano (AKA Shepoliceman) to the WUW studio to watch and discuss Manchester's own The Chemical Brothers. It's a long set, and there are a lot of people all talking at once, so don't worry about this synopsis nonsense, just give it a listen. And give it a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfvT5MtJOhE Also, check out Spano's new album here: https://shepoliceman.bandcamp.com/releases

Dr. Dog's Zach Miller rides shotgun as the WUWmobile drives north of the border to visit Canadian curiosities Our Lady Peace. If listeners were disappointed that Bob Rock didn't get enough analysis in the Metallica episode, they'll be slightly less disappointed to hear this episode. Brian was on tour, but he'll be back next week. Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ampdNJ7BqdI

On the occasion of THE BIG SUNDAY FOOTBALL GAME, WUW presents this very special bonus edition for your pre-(or post!)game enjoyment. Brian was on tour when we initially covered the Offspring set, so we decided to revisit some of our least favorite moments.

Brian couldn't make it the night we recorded our Offspring episode, so we may have to do another take with him someday. But that's fine because we barely talked about Offspring. What we did talk about (with Offspring biographer Andrew Jones): Line Cook Face Vs. Barback Face, Robert Plant's privacy management technique, Kiefer comes to Scranton, the famous "Peak TV = Rock Band Challenge," and "Ob-La-Di" via ABC's Life Goes On, starring Patty Lupone. Watch with us at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8iZC6LETZo&t=2s

Brian, Pat, Rick, and Rory don't know much about Oleander, a Sacramento band who played at Woodstock '99, so mostly we talk about Doritos guitar picks and the jerky Lieutenants from Police Academy. We don't know much about those things either. Also: a review of the Star Wars movie that hadn't come out yet! Watch Oleander play W99 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOgdO_EItOE

A stunning revelation is made this week regarding the name of the band Godsmack, who coincidentally played Woodstock '99. We watch their entire set (Brian's back!) and talk about voodoo, Ron Howard, Bigfoot, Smallville, UFOs, Salem witches, shredded memory foam, and the word "awaaaaay." To watch with us, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZQiJSgwzbs

Rory, Rick, and Pat join a returning Andrew Jones (Brian's not back) to view Metallica's nighttime performance at Woodstock '99. Along with the usual penetrating insight, the panel goes on a journey through the world of Ultimate Tribute Bands, "Live at Daryl's House," and songs called "One." Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsJqQQzv58E

Another week without Brian means there's room on the panel for failed musician Andrew Jones, who helps Rory, Rick, and Pat work through the various stages of Wyclef Jean's set from Woodstock '99. Speaking of which, you can watch along on  youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud44hD3zosY&t=239s

Brian is no longer back, so it's down to Pat, Rick, and Rory to check out a rather unfocused set by 3rd Bass from Woodstock '99. Lots of people and things get the gasface and then there's a fun Jethro Tull quiz. Join the watching here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTa3MubTkgg

Christmas comes early in the form of a wrapped present called Lit under the Woodstock 99 tree. Join your hosts for a warm and spirited conversation about what is almost certainly one of the greatest live performances ever caught on Pay-Per-View. Cheer is also expressed via a cozy live-in-studio musical performance and contractually obligated gift exchange. Roast your visual chestnuts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IOMfJFdGjg

A second mellow week in a row as power trio Rory, Rick, and Pat take a look at Elvis Costello's performance from Woodstock '99. A slight detour takes us through the recent catalog of Neil Young song titles, while Pat remains thoroughly Back From Tour. Join us with your eyeballs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1AsToRm9SE

While Brian Langan is out on assignment, Young Nick Krill (Teen Men, Spinto Band) joins Pat, Rick, and Rory to watch an extra-sized set by living legend Willie Nelson. A wide range of topics is covered, including strats, Sheryl Crow, Rogers, festies, and more. Watch for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxge1cvgy6I

Things go predictably awry when Creed takes the stage at Woodstock '99, and we watched the youtube video to prove it. Stick around for a surprise appearance by everyone's favorite Door. For viewing purposes, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSyMfWcSTLQ

Everlast AKA Whitey Ford AKA House of Pain Guy played Woodstock '99 and we watched the whole thing on YouTube. Certainly the oddest set we've covered so far, but not exactly bad...? Click on here for the visual element: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNk8Jr3_zzI

It's episode four as What's Up Woodstock goes LIVE, though not the way you're probably thinking. No, we're talking about the W99 set of York, PA's favorite sons Live (the band). We also check in with our pal Joe Perry, and Pat and Brian both have memories of Live-related insomnia. Bonus content includes a very silly version of a song you know. Watch the Woodstock set here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zq41XWPy1A Bonus silly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc8hzb0daK8    

In this episode, your stalwart 99ers cover the Kid Rock set, featuring the Twisted Brown Trucker band, an inflated bottle of Jack Daniels, some horrible audience behavior, and evergreen observations on Monica Lewinsky from Mr. Rock himself. Watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsrMqnNxy1o

In the second episode of What's Up Woodstock, your apologetic panelists watch the EVERCLEAR set from Woodstock '99, which is a much worse experience than CoSo. We jump around a lot in this one, but you can try and watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-ye0k1E3L4  

In the very first ever episode of What's Up Woodstock, the panel discusses the Woodstock '99 performance of COLLECTIVE SOUL (CoSo), a band that's not great but could be a lot worse. Watch along at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGI1akdTPEY