Podcast appearances and mentions of lafayette bar

Andrew Bedlam is recapping the Spiky Tops record release party by playing tracks recorded live from the Lafayette Bar virtually taking you right in the show! You'll hear live tracks from F.T.S. Sin Bin and of course the Spiky Tops! We also have the brand new single from the Norwegian PUNK band, Dead Target, if you like their track give them a follow on Spotify! Spiky Tops have a lot of great shows coming up with some AWESOME bands and Andrew is getting you ready by spinning some of their track! Bands like the Mesos, Derailment and Monster Squad! We also check in with our family in Virginia, play new tracks from the UnSubs and Bolo 1037 we snuck in the Dowclines as well! All this and more... Like the LOWER CLASS BRATS, in this episode of PoGo City Radio!   And oh, PLEASE BUY OUR SHIT WITH THE LINKS BELOW! Somehow, due to popular demand, http://pogocityhq.com has returned! You can purchase the Let's Go PoGo 7 inch by Spiky Tops there at our record shop!  Swing by the PoGo Shop, for shirts, mugs and cool accessories!  The PoGo Site is complete with FREE mp3 player, a link to the PoGo Shop and every episode of PoGo City Radio ever released!  Follow our socials! Search for us on Threads & TikTok! http://Facebook.com/pogocityradio  http://instagram.com/pogocityradio http://youtube.com/@pogocityradio77   Up the PUNX! Check out these Punkcasts as well! Star City Punk Cast https://open.spotify.com/show/6TzgvTRD5Zjm4VjXy8gkqx Never Mind the Broadcast, Here's Izzy Smut!    https://open.spotify.com/show/13OYnLwXhPcAN5kAkNJi3j?si=b2a0bf0d22ec432b   

Joan Morykin of Vic's Jazz Loft in Jim Thorpe and Daniel Gonzalez, jazz drummer and artistic director for Vic's, speaking about the "Jazz Concert for Ukraine," a benefit for humanitarian relief for those affected by the crisis in Ukraine, on Thursday, April 7, 2022. There will be performances at the Lafayette Bar in Easton (noon to 4 pm); Vic's Jazz Loft (4-7 pm; 10 to midnight)and at he Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap (7-10 pm)with over 50 musicians taking part. A live stream will be available, as well. jazzconcertforukraine.org/ vicsjazzloft.com/

To study the original case records of the Lafayette Bar shooting is to travel a winding path of perplexing questions and tiny bits of facts that have been construed into myth with evidence that was never challenged contributing to the mystery. One thing is for certain, however, the shooting at the bar and grill had been very, very quick...

The yards talk prison. Scott told a Garfield joke which made Dan madder than it should have. Scott has a beard that must be touched.  COVID blows.    Dan will be at the Lafayette Bar in Easton, Pa. on Dec. 5.

Aram interviews Hachig Kazarian from Detroit, whose clarinet defines the Armenian-American clarinet sound which shaped the musical experiences of entire generations of Diaspora Armenians living in the United States for much of the 20th century. Having attended the famed Juilliard School of Music in the 60’s, Kazarian was a key member of the widely acclaimed “Kef Time bands”. Kazarian’s music fuses Middle Eastern melody and rhythm with a Big Band sound, defined by his virtuosic improvisation and command of the clarinet – and is particularly notable for his ability to mind meld with many oud masters of his time. Topics include: Kazarian’s introduction to Middle Eastern clarinet music through Zurnaji Haig in Detroit, Michigan, and the traditional village dances that actually had lyrics to them and how he learned each region’s songs for different crowds that would hire him to perform. Discussion of the lack of awareness of the origin of many of these songs. Kazarian learned exclusively Armenian songs at first, but then broadened to various styles of Middle Eastern music such as Turkish and Greek music over time by ear and through schooling. As a youngster, Kazarian was an outlier in terms of the ages of musicians that performed in his style. Kozani Bar and the Lafayette Bar were mainstays of the Greektown music scene where Kazarian networked, performed with and listened to performers. Aside from Jimmy Nazaretian and a Bulgarian santur player, the musicians were exclusively Greek. Discussion of the Armenian custom and practice of learning, mastering and being interested in music of other cultures. Kazarian then dedicated his time to classical music and studied this motif at the prestigious prep school for performing arts – Cass Tech (Diana Ross and other Temptations members were students that were Kazarian’s peers at Cass Tech). Kazarian credits much of his early learning and improvement to his time at Cass Tech. Discussion of early use of quarter tones and lack of knowledge on the topic. Lack of musical development in Armenian music due to weakened nationhood – and the adoption of Soviet Armenian sponsored folk music and the adaptation of this kind of music. Also, with a lack of material, original music was arranged and added to repertoires for bands. Kazarian wanted to play in a symphony orchestra setting, and began studies at Julliard. He funded his living expenses by playing in middle eastern music club such as Egyptian Gardens, Arabian Nights, Istanbul, Port Said, the Britannia, Kifisya and others – and all the clubs were very diverse and international – but a common language of Turkish given all the cultures and geography of their ancestry. Port Said would have luminaries like Leonard Bernstein drop in to check out the music. Kazarian would give legend Udi Hrant a ride home after his performances, and shares some stories on interacting with him, including almost going to the Catskills with Hrant at age 13 to learn the basics of middle eastern music. The Catskills generally referred to getting away from the city in a retreat like recreational setting for Armenian and Greek families on the East Coast of the US – and some of the young musicians got their start in this setting performing and gaining experience. Discussion of the Kef Time recordings and moving to Las Vegas with Richard Hagopian and Buddy Sarkissian after Kazarian graduated from school. Good times at the Flamingo, the Bonanza and the Frontier Hotel. Kazarian then spent time in California in San Francisco, Fresno and the surrounding towns playing in middle eastern night clubs. Then Jack Chalikian got involved with the group on kanun as well. Recordings were made in the Kef Time vein for Las Vegas, Fresno, Hartford and Detroit. Kazarian developed his own unique style over time by listening to various recordings and practicing his own technique of playing “neat and clean”. He advised against copying which can lead to exaggeration in playing style. Kazarian would watch the muzrab hand of the oud player to gauge timing and rhythm, and would mimic this movement – especially for establishing meter. Kazarian places importance on feel and embellishment as most of the songs are simple in his opinion, and advises listening to as much as one can in different styles, and learn your instrument to the point where you know a song well enough that it becomes second nature. Practice slow to “say something musically”, as meaningful music tends to not be as fast. Learn music theory and expand your vocabulary. The awareness needed when playing in a group.

Early in the morning of Friday June the 17th 1966, two African-American men walked into the Lafayette Bar and Grill in Paterson, New Jersey and shot four white people, killing three of them. Rising professional middleweight boxer Rubin Carter and his friend John Artis were picked up by police shortly afterwards and convicted of the killings, with Carter spending 18 years in prison before being cleared and freed. In 'The Hurricane Tapes', sports reporter Steve Crossman and producer Joel Hammer try to get to the true story using a treasure trove of 40 hours of old, previously unheard interviews of Carter speaking about the case.

Maggie Trahan Simar loves her job as Hearing Officer for the 16th Judicial District’s Family Court docket, where she hears and makes recommendations on all family filings, including custody, child support, community property and any other issue affecting divorce matters. An active attorney, wife, mother, and community volunteer, Maggie was recently sworn in as the President of the Lafayette Bar Association. She has also served as President of the Junior League of Lafayette and is a big proponent on the opportunities the League offers women to not only serve the community, but to learn invaluable skills which can transfer to their professional and person lives. Maggie offers a delightful and optimistic take on life. An enthusiastic participant in Mardi Gras through the Krewe of Xanadu, she served as Queen and has remained steadfast friends with the many women who joined her in the celebration. This year the Lafayette Bar Association (LBA) celebrates its 50th anniversary and Maggie is looking ahead to promoting the many ways the LBA enhances our community through its public service programming, a few of which are as follows: The Homeless Experience Legal Protection or H.E.L.P. Program assists area homeless individuals once a month in obtaining certified copies of birth certificates.  These documents help to prove your identity when trying to find shelter and apply for jobs. Counsel on Call is a free program that gives people an opportunity to discuss legal matters with volunteer attorneys on a first come, first serve basis.  These attorneys will not represent you in court, but they will give legal advice.  The program is offered every Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the Lafayette Bar office, 2607 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503. Protective Order Program for victims of Domestic Violence who need help navigating a petition for a Protective Order or Temporary Restraining Order. Legal Forms for "pro se" or unrepresented litigants in cases such as divorce, child support or adoption are available for purchase at the Lafayette Bar office. These forms have been designed for use in the 15th Judicial District Court (Lafayette, Acadia, and Vermilion Parishes). Once the packet is complete, it is filed at the parish courthouse where the matter is to be decided.  For more information, please visit https://www.lafayettebar.org

The Lafayette Bar (www.lafayettebarjazz.com/) in Easton is in a word, unique. It's a smoky jazz club in an industrial town on the Delaware River. As one steps inside the Lafayette, you see people from all walks of life standing elbow to elbow, listening to jazz players from New York or from the Valley. In the middle of it all, you find a man who goes by one name..."Tunsie". Tunsie Jabbour's family has owned The Lafayette since the mid 1970s, and in switching to a live jazz format in 2006, found success and never looked back. The Lafayette is a destination for musicians and fans alike. Tunsie shares his story with us. Special thanks for Dan DeChellis (www.dandechellis.com/) for permission to use his two compositions: "Never Satisfied" and "Angst" from his release "Moving Mountains", which is available on iTunes.