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Jazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with filmmaker Brigitte Berman, whose 1985 documentary film "Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got" is being screened at the Heights Theatre on June 10th. After the film won an Oscar, Shaw sued Berman for a portion of the profits. Berman discusses Shaw's amazing musical accomplishments, his struggle to balance commercial success with artistic integrity and the challenges of dealing with his notoriously difficult personality.
Jazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with filmmaker Brigitte Berman, whose 1985 documentary film "Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got" is being screened at the Heights Theatre on June 10th. After the film won an Oscar, Shaw sued Berman for a portion of the profits. Berman discusses Shaw's amazing musical accomplishments, his struggle to balance commercial success with artistic integrity and the challenges of dealing with his notoriously difficult personality.
Show 142 starts with a discussion of the word hipster. The guys preview what's coming up on the show. Musical Break - The Suffers "I Think I Love You" At 3:14, Bill starts by describing the outing by the podcast staff to the Suffers album release show at Heights Theatre. Stig does a bit of analysis between the last two shows he's seen. Musical Break - The Suffers "Intro" At 12:37, Stig and Bill talk about Kiki Maroon's "Comic Strip" show including their favorite acts. Musical Break - The Suffers "Charlotte Intermission" At 18:26, Bill and Stig give their final thoughts over the last month of watching the World Cup. Musical Break - The Suffers "Do Whatever" At 22:37, Stig and Bill wrap up the show with a little more about French soccer and what's new for them for the week. For links and more information - javamuses.javatime.us
Show 123 starts with Stig taking credit for the Astros winning the World Series. Bill talks about Sunday Streets in Gulfton. At 4:57, the segment starts with Alex Bregman shouting about Justin Verlander hanging around for another year. Beer selection is mentioned along with the guys' World Series experiences. At 14:16, Bill and Stig talk about the parade and other events surrounding the team's win. At 21:17, Stig tells about other sporting news going on in the city. Bill mentions some facts from the New York City Marathon. Stig reviews a show from Heights Theatre. Bill mentions some news from New Mexico. At 28:15, Stig and Bill wrap up the show with what's new to them for the week. For complete show notes, links, and musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us
We get professor Maggie Hennefeld into the Magnodome to talk silent films, The Simpsons, and awesome local theaters
On May 23, 2017 Houston trio Ancient Cat Society was in-studio with DJ NURSIC. From the origin of the band, their debut album, and the release party taking place in Houston May 27 at Heights Theatre, this is session you are bound to enjoy. www.facebook.com/ancientcatsociety www.facebook.com/SpliceRecordsTX www.facebook.com/djnursic
On May 11, 2017 musician Hamilton Leithauser spoke with DJ Nursic before his Heights Theatre show that night on his favorite memory of Houston, creating the album "I Had A Dream That You Were Mine" with Rostam (formerly of Vampire Weekend), and his favorite chess move. www.facebook.com/jameshamiltonleithauser www.facebook.com/hamiltonrostam www.facebook.com/djnursic
Show 76 starts at a USWST viewing party with Bill and Stig discussing what's coming up on the show and what they are drinking. At 3:30, Bill and Stig discuss the coverage of the Olympics and complain about NBC's presentation. They also talk about the opening ceremony as well. At 14:40, Stig and Bill discuss the tensions between American and Russian women swimmers. Bill then gives a bit of a review on this years' White Linen Night. Bill also discusses his most recent scavenger hunt as well as the Heights Theatre renovation. At 30:45, Stig tells about some Astros' losses. Bill brings the news on a new bar in the Heights. Bill is upset with the Emmy's but happy about the dog park. Stig talks about airplane loading and Bill wraps the show with new television program news. For complete links and notes including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us