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When I first developed an interest in rough-around-the-edges cumbia music, a friend (thanks Matt!) introduced me to the music of Dick El Demasiado, purveyor of “cumbias lunaticas.” Over the years I've managed to glean a bit more about him, then I recently saw a documentary about him called Dick Verdult: It Is True, But Not Here. I learned Dick El Demasiado the musician is a mere sliver of what Dick Verdult the artist has to offer. His culture-jamming tendencies are a reflection of his culturally scattered upbringing- born in the Netherlands, raised all over Europe and South America, and currently living in the Spanish town of Calanda. When Arrington de Dionyso and I spoke to him last November, he was at home in Spain. Dick discusses the music that spoke to him in his youth, moving 20 times in his first 20 years, writing ugly poetry, creating music alone vs with a group, having an audience in a notorious street gang, that signature skeleton costume, and his definition of cultural distortion. Gratitude to Jack Habegger for all the the portraits you've seen this season! Such strong work. Want to hear the show more often? Be a part of the movement! Whenever I have enough money to cover a full work day sourced from supporters like you [at Patreon.com/lowprofile ] I will work on a new episode. I am currently taping season 10 for release in 2025, but in the meantime I have some fun stuff on the table- unpublished interviews with Gastr Del Sol, Elf Power, Dollar Country host Franklin Fantini and DJ Screw biographer Lance Scott Walker, plus live episodes from Scherler Sundays 2024 with interviews and performances from Chris Cohen, Mirah, Michael Hurley, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba, Little Wings, Jonny Kosmo, Lori Goldston and Oh, Rose. If your want to listen to more oral history from some pretty radical musicians, scope olympiamusichistory.org and dig around. I'm the audio editor and there are over 30 hours of interviews currently available on the website. We're in the middle of recording new interviews, so expect another 10 or so interviews early this summer! Scherler Sundays is returning to downtown Olympia, WA every Sunday in July and August at 3pm. See a curated afternoon of bands and solo artists, plus live interview tapings for Low Profile. Catch artists you've heard on this show- Swamp Dogg, Stephen Steinbrink, Soul-Junk, and LAKE- plus other incredible acts like Pearl and The Oysters, Wut, Afrocop, Winehouse, Sunbathe, plus an extended throwback showcase curated by the Olympia Music History Project, and the return of Michael Hurley! Get your tickets NOWHERE. All you have to do is show up. See you there! For more information, visit freemusicolympia.org
This week, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba sits in to break down the writing and recording of the band's massive 1997 hit, "Tubthumping." He and Chris explore the song's punk-influenced origins, its anthemic structure, and how its themes of resilience and working-class pub culture resonated worldwide. Danbert shares insights into the band's approach to songwriting, the unexpected mainstream success of the track, and how Chumbawamba balanced their political ethos with commercial visibility. The conversation also touches on the lasting impact of "Tubthumping" and Nobacon's latest musical projects, offering a fascinating look at a song that continues to take on new life decades after its release. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danbert Nobacon has seen the full range of it all - from the streets of Manchester UK in the 70s to the wilds of eastern Washington state; from 80's anarchist punks to anarchist major-label, big-hit darlings in Chumbawamba. Along the way he never sold out his ideals and quite literally put his money where his mouth is. A super interesting conversation with a very real dude. Check out his new album, Kochtopus's Garden with the Axis of Dissent. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keep up to date with Boff via his website here https://boffwhalley.com/ Allan Mark "Boff" Whalley is an English musician and writer. Formerly the lead guitarist for the anarcho-punk and folk band Chumbawamba, he is now a playwright and the founder of Commoners Choir who released their first album in March 2017. Early life and education Whalley was born Allan Mark Whalley in 1961 in Burnley, Lancashire. Before joining Chumbawamba he attended Art College in Maidstone and worked in a supermarket and as a postman. His parents were both primary school teachers. He has a sister named Annie. Career Together with his fellow members of Chimp Eats Banana, Midge (Michael Hartley) and Danbert Nobacon, Whalley moved from Burnley to Leeds in 1981, and studied at the University of Leeds. He dropped out after a year before moving into the South View House squat in Armley. It was at this squat that he was part of an Anarchist collective that later became the band Chumbawamba. Chumbawamba was a hardcore punk band in the style of DC punk, or LA punk. In 1984, when the British coal mining industry was privatised by Margaret Thatcher's government and the National Union of Mineworkers began protesting, Chumbawamba became even more politically active in equal rights and labour rights. Whalley became a guitarist despite describing himself as being of "limited ability". He continued to play guitar and sing while doing a series of other jobs such as shopworker, newspaper delivery man, typesetter, and cartoonist. In 2013, Whalley wrote a musical drama "Wrong 'Un" which was performed in Norwich. It was based on the life of suffragette Grace Marcon. Fell running Beyond his musical career, Whalley has been prominent in the fell running scene, particularly in West Yorkshire, running at a relatively high standard. Touring and recording commitments have influenced the extent to which he has been able to pursue this activity. He was instrumental in the production of the Fellternative fell running fanzine in the early 1990s. photo credit Kyla Goody Whalley recorded a song called "Stud Marks on the Summits", inspired by a chance meeting with legendary fell runner Bill Smith. Whalley took up fell running as a result. He was paraphrased as having said Smith "encapsulated the ethos of the sport – its emphasis on self-reliance and nature and its history."
Dunstan Bruce - Chumbawamba - in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.aiiy.co.uk Chumbawamba formed in Burnley in 1982 with an initial line-up of Allan "Boff" Whalley, Danbert Nobacon (born Nigel Hunter), Midge and Tomi, all four previously members of the band Chimp Eats Banana, shortly afterwards joined by Lou Watts
Nearly 5 hours of ramshackle interviews and performances from Keith Morris, Jesse Michaels, Steve Ignorant, Danbert Nobacon, Marissa Paternoster, Blag Dahlia, Blothar of GWAR, and more!
We spend the hour with songwriter, poet, musician, and founding member of Chumbawamba, Danbert Nobacon, talking about his brilliant new double album, Mesmerica, and many other subjects.
Hallie’s back to talk Nazis, Crisis, virtual concerts, Bob Mould, Danbert Nobacon, Blanks 77 and more!
Entertaining podcast discussing lesser known music by lesser known artistsSpecial guest Danbert Nobacon of ChumbawambaAll of Danberts info and links can be found on his website: https://danbertnobacon.comJosephine Pascoehttps://twitter.com/JPascoeMusichttps://www.facebook.com/JPascoeMusic"Masquerade" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0KGm7DhzcJyYggQaaXHZHQ"Masquerade" on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/josephinepascoe/masquerade"Solitaire" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/3WhyP2okLrsFCFfFm5eZ3g"Solitaire" on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/josephinepascoe/solitaireFruitzFacebook: www.facebook.com/FruitzOfficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/fruitzofficialInstagram: @fruitzofficialSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JJWtWIYyNdc4NgOb2GozlApple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/fruitz/1269932444Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=fruitz&c=musicChasing DeerAll infomation and links can be found on their website: https://chasingdeer-official.com/Blaqrock- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ct640LhFzecWJRDVdBv6n?si=Ev-cmFFdRAyrndXhqEEySQ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfdlhiPh4alfsPCr9R60Cg - Bandcamp: https://blaqrock.bandcamp.com/- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/blaqrockband- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaqrockband/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blaqrock/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/blaqrockband
Entertaining podcast discussing lesser known music by lesser known artistsSpecial guest Danbert Nobacon of ChumbawambaAll of Danberts info and links can be found on his website: https://danbertnobacon.comJosephine Pascoehttps://twitter.com/JPascoeMusichttps://www.facebook.com/JPascoeMusic"Masquerade" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0KGm7DhzcJyYggQaaXHZHQ"Masquerade" on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/josephinepascoe/masquerade"Solitaire" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/3WhyP2okLrsFCFfFm5eZ3g"Solitaire" on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/josephinepascoe/solitaireFruitzFacebook: www.facebook.com/FruitzOfficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/fruitzofficialInstagram: @fruitzofficialSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JJWtWIYyNdc4NgOb2GozlApple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/fruitz/1269932444Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=fruitz&c=musicChasing DeerAll infomation and links can be found on their website: https://chasingdeer-official.com/Blaqrock- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ct640LhFzecWJRDVdBv6n?si=Ev-cmFFdRAyrndXhqEEySQ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfdlhiPh4alfsPCr9R60Cg - Bandcamp: https://blaqrock.bandcamp.com/- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/blaqrockband- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaqrockband/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blaqrock/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/blaqrockband
Danbert Nobacon spent 28 as a founding member of the anarchist pop group Chumbawamba before the band called it quits in 2010. He shares stories about the group's origins and antics, from his first group Chimp Eats Banana to dousing the Deputy Prime Minister with a bucket of ice water at the Brit Awards. If you thought you knew Chumbawamba based off of "that one song," you'll be surprised. This episode is supported by... you! Please rate and review the podcast, subscribe, and make a small donation at patreon.com/lowprofile to help keep this show afloat.
Come get rambly with us this week – it's the Chumbology way! Also: overlooked, underrated?; Zora Neale Hurston; Toe Party 2020; a loving shoutout to our friend Stan; stop calling people slurs on YouTube, Pete.| Danbert Nobacon's new song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlitVh-aD1M&feature=youtu.be| Anti-Pipeline Protests Shut Down Canadian Rail Networks: https://www.ecowatch.com/pipeline-protests-canada-indigenous-2645171362.html Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chumbology)
This week we discuss our favorite moments from "Never Mind the Ballots", our upcoming plans for this podcast, and other inane bullshit like Mayor Pete, Dirty Dancing, & how much we hate Gen-Xers. Dan has the flu so I had to write the description, sorry!Listen to the entire album here:https://chumbawamba.bandcamp.com/album/never-mind-the-ballotsCome see Danbert Nobacon (and us!) in NJ:https://www.facebook.com/events/173463267253699/
Chumbawamba special with Danbert Nobacon in conversation - talking music, politics and life. Chumbawamba were a British alternative band that formed in 1982 and ended in 2012. The band constantly shifted in musical style, drawing on genres such as punk rock, pop, folk, and experimental. Their anarchist or libertarian socialistpolitical stance exhibited an irreverent attitude toward authority, and the band have been forthright in their stances on issues including animal rights and pacifism (early in their career) and later regarding class struggle, feminism, gay liberation, pop culture, and anti-fascism. The band are best known for their song "Tubthumping", which was nominated for Best British Single at the 1998 Brit Awards. Other singles include "Amnesia", "Enough Is Enough" (with MC Fusion), "Timebomb", "Top of the World (Olé, Olé, Olé)", and "Add Me". In July 2012, Chumbawamba announced their decision to end the band. On its website the members stated "That’s it then, it’s the end. With neither a whimper, a bang, or a reunion." The band reunited for three last shows between October 31st and November 3rd, 2012.
We got to talk to Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba about being an Anarcho Punk in England during it’s heyday. He gets into the Miner’s Strike and the Thatcher Era, squatting and using pranks to bring down The Man. He also talks about what it was like to be an Anarchist in a band that reached superstardom and has a lot to say about current politics.
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3 Dead Princes: An Anarchist Fairy Tale (Exterminating Angel Press) Musician Danbert Nobacon (Chumbawamba) will discuss and sign their for-adults illustrated fairy tale book 3 Dead Princes! "This is a beautiful book. The illustrations are wonderful. It definitely rocks! I ought to know." —Iggy Pop Danbert Nobacon, singer, songwriter, comedian, and “freak music legend” (sepiachord, Nov 2009), was a founding member of the anarchist punk rock band Chumbawamba. His career has been long (thirty years), wild, and always imaginative. Not to mention mischievous and political—he famously dumped a bucket of ice water over John Prescott, the British deputy prime minister, at an awards ceremony in London in 1998, to protest the Blair government's treatment of striking dockworkers. He loves children and animals. This is his first book. THIS EVENT WAS RECORDED LIVE AT SKYLIGHT BOOKS SEPTEMBER 25, 2010.
Shhh, Danbert Nobacon has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the solo artist, and former member Chumbawamba and Skin Disease, to talk all things punk! From subverting Oi at its origin, to touring with Ex, to finding out about Hardline the hard way, to Noam Chomsky splits, to trying to navigate the good and bad of writing one of the biggest songs ever and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!Also, don't miss Danbert's new record: "KOCHTOPUS'S GARDEN—NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL CAPITALISM—THE MUSICAL"!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy