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Shinyribs is an Austin Texas band that began in 2007 as a side project for Kevin Russell, who also goes by Kev, and was then still committed to The Gourds, the band he had co-founded fifteen years earlier. A few years later, The Gourds released their last album, and Kev sauntered over to Shinyribs full time. Known for his showmanship on stage and for a big band approach to both the concept and performances of his music, and drawing from a smorgasbord of funky roots-rock, big band swing, Tex-Mex, screaming soul and burlesque blues, while pumping out infectious rhythms and topping it all with hooky harmony, Shinyribs is a party waiting to happen. At least that is what it sounds like on first listen, and looks like at first glance. Shinyribs is a shindig, and a large one at that, but it is also a vehicle for Kev's unique brand of poetry, which can point to deeper, darker issues at times, especially on his latest album Transit Damage. I spoke with Kev in early October 2023 on a crisp, clear autumn afternoon in the rolling foothills of the Upstate of South Carolina countryside before Shinyribs' performance as a headliner at The Albino Skunk Music Festival, where we talked about the secret sauce that went into his new album, about making good records in the studio and being equally good live, how starting Shinyribs felt like a hail mary to him at first, plus we discuss James Brown and an Albino Skunk Fest memory which parallels one of The Godfather of Soul's signature parts of his shows. There is a lot more, including live music from Shinyribs' performance from that night, all simply waiting for you to press play. Songs heard in this episode:“Simply Belong To You” by Shinyribs, performed live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23“Song of Lime Juice and Despair” by Shinyribs, performed live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23, excerpt“Dark Cloud” by Shinyribs, performed live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23, excerpt“Poor People's Store” by Shinyribs, recorded live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23, excerpt“If Love Is Earned” by Shinyribs, performed live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10-06-23Thank you for visiting us and giving this podcast a listen! This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to everyone at the Albino Skunk Music Festival as well as John Gillespie for sharing some of his great photos of the Shinyribs show — many of the great people at Albino Skunk made this episode possible, and you can listen to more episodes on this series on artists who played there, like Miko Marks, Darrell Scott, and Eilen Jewell. We also have interviews with Nora Jane Struthers and the band Stillhouse Junkies from this fall's Skunkfest coming up, as well as conversations with Pete Wernick among others from this fall's IBMA conference. Thanks to Corrie Askew for producing the radio adaptations of this series on public radio WNCW, and to Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed out theme songs.Southern Songs and Stories was recently ranked in the top 20 Southern podcasts here on feedspot.com, which is worth a look. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick
Embark on an exciting journey through Ohio as we unveil the top ten must-visit attractions and events for September 2023. Whether you're a resident seeking adventure or a curious traveler planning your visit, this series will guide you to the most captivating experiences. Ohio's diverse offerings, from stunning scenery to historical landmarks and lively cultural festivals, promise plenty of activities for all. Get ready to discover the 10 Best Things To Do in Ohio in September 2023! Let the adventure begin! Visit various pumpkin patches across Ohio. Cleveland Oktoberfest (Cleveland) - September 1-4 & 8-9 Sunflower Days at Ramseyer Farms (Wooster) - starting September 16 Spend an evening in Terrortown - Williamsburg Marion Popcorn Festival - September 7, 8, 9, 2023 Skunkfest 2023 (North Ridgeville) - September 9 Ohio PawPaw Festival (Albany) - September 15-17 Cleveland Picklefest (Cleveland) - September 23 Norton Cider Festival (Norton) - September 29-30 Ohio Swiss Festival (Sugarcreek) - September 30 - October 2For the full breakdown of all of these events, including when and where to go, check out our feature article on OnlyInYourState: The 10 Best Things To Do In Ohio In September 2023.
Dave Tucker, 5 Iron Woodworks founder and head honcho, is our guest on this episode. The first person to appear multiple times on our podcast, Dave joins us to discuss his recently thriving carpentry business. Way back on episode 3 we chatted with this renaissance man about the origins of his long-running friendship with Skunk, the duo's high school escapades and musical aspirations, early jamming and recording experiences, and a female version of Geddy Lee. The episode was filled with reminiscing laughter and hilarity. Once again we inevitably ventured into unavoidable topics that ensue when two long time friends giggle through decades of side splitting nostalgia, but this time there was an overall specific topic… During the onset of the recent pandemic Dave began a professional journey into his lifelong passion of wood working, and in the few short years since its inception 5 Iron Woodworks has become a full time job, gaining sponsorships and partnering with companies such as Hamilton Lee Supply, Spec Ops, Milescrafts, Base Camp Masks, The business has grown exponentially as Dave has constructed everything from custom bottle openers and cutting boards to furniture, decks and community playgrounds. He even built a portable folding stage for the Austin-based music festival Skunkfest and will soon be starting up a 5 Iron Stage & Soundworks specifically for musician's needs. As a musician himself, Dave has been experimenting with everything from speaker cabinets to custom Frankenstein guitars since he was a teen. As well as being a brilliant carpenter, this sawdust creator possesses a quick-witted sense of humor and an extensive knowledge of music (particularly in the rock genre) which makes his brand unique. These elements are often a common thread in 5 Iron's social media posts. Also a family man, Tucker has fun with his equally hilarious kids, involving them in his signature idiosyncratic advertising approach. Of course, nobody is perfect, and Dave, for some unknown reason, harbors an unwarranted disdain for Ellen Ripley. Sit back and enjoy as we delve into this psychologically perplexing topic along with Dave and Vic's top ten favorite iconic rock albums of 1991 and other entertaining anecdotes. And next time you'd like something that's made out of wood, support this privately owned and operated business, where nothing is mass produced and every single item that comes out of the shop is 100% handcrafted. Dave Tucker is one of the hardest working, honest, and hilarious people you will ever meet. We highly recommend 5 Iron Woodworks for any of your carpentry needs. Remember, “The eyebrow means quality”. 5 Iron Woodworks: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Check out our artist PLAYLIST
On this episode we chat with Texas guitar legend Chris Duarte. Born in San Antonio, the young Duarte became interested in music after seeing "Fiddler on the Roof" on TV. He initially wanted to play violin and then clarinet, but circumstances led him to playing his brother's guitar where he discovered an innate talent to pick up tunes by ear. At age 14 Chris obtained his first guitar, a Supro, and became further immersed in music. He began exploring different genres and learning jazz standards (in the once "illegal" Real Book) by musical idols such as John Coltrane and Miles Davis. In 1979, he moved to Austin and purchased a 1963 Fender Stratocaster. Soon after, he found himself gravitating towards the blues stylings of players like Howlin' Wolf and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Durate continued to develop his chops and gained a reputation as a road dog as he constantly played, both with his own band and as a sideman, widening his touring circuit throughout Texas and the south. As the Chris Duarte Group's popularity continued to grow, Chris found himself in a bidding war between labels, but ultimately CDG's first record, 1994's Texas Sugar Strat Magik featuring John Jordan on bass and Brannen Temple on drums, was released via Silvertone Records and became a highly acclaimed success among fans and critics alike. Chris quickly gained national recognition and won"Best New Talent" in Guitar Player's 1995 Reader's Poll. He finished fourth in the magazine's "Best Blues Guitarist" category behind some of his biggest blues influences: Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, and B.B. King. His second album, Tailspin Headwhack (1997) followed with the hit Cleopatra, but that would be the last record with Silvertone. Since then Chris has recorded a wide variety of albums with various producers including the legendary Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records. He has traveled the U.S. and the world many times over playing everything from small clubs to headlining major music festivals and nearly everything in between. After moving to Atlanta, GA for several years, Chris Duarte has returned Austin where he plays with girlfriend Beth Lee (and the Breakups) as well as consistently touring with his trio. The current incarnation of CDG primarily features Dustin Sargent on bass and John McKnight on drums, and the band has a new album release ready, recored with producer Dennis Herring of their TSSM days. Although genuinely humble and somewhat soft spoken, Duarte's stage performance and guitar playing are mesmerizing and out of this world. He has remained recognizable in his sound even though he has crossed many genres, and he gives every record and performance 100%. In many interviews, he has stated “music must evolve.” With such a vast catalog of recordings, there are no two shows alike. Every set list is different, and each song may be offered distinctly based on the feel of a show and the audience. We are thrilled he is playing ESP's Skunk Manhattan's Austin-based festival Skunkfest for 2022 and looking forward to seeing what he might pull from the vault. RIP Frosty (drummer) Facebook | Instagram |
On this titanic episode we chat with Austin-based musician and songwriter, Brian Wolff. Brian began his musical career in his hometown of Binghamton, NY, but after a few years of playing regionally he decided to move to Austin, TX where he became the frontman for for the indie rock powerhouse, Fair City Fire. FCF is an explosive live band with several U.S. tours under their belt. On hiatus since the pandemic hit, the band has a catalogue of two full-length albums as well as a few singles. A favorite of the podcast, the band performed at Skunkfest 2019, and we hope to see a return at some point. As of 2020, Wolff has focused most of his artistic energy on revisiting his roots as an acoustic singer/songwriter. He began releasing weekly cover and original videos on his social media pages every Friday morning, and has also started a podcast, Greetings from Wherever, about artistic inspiration and the creative process. Guests include songwriters, comedians, painters, photographers, authors and so many more. In the coming months be on the lookout for new releases, a website launch and Brain's new Patreon. This episode was off the hook, full of laughs and shit talk. Unbeknownst to Brian, he would be forced to hate on bands along with Skunk who was hell bent on sinking the episode. However we did get some insight into some of his big influences like Bruce Springsteen, and in the end we all agreed that Alice In Chains is eternally awesome and that Smashmouth is eternally not. DMB gets the donkey treatment again and Oasis... well yuck. Bottom line: laughing at music one deems "bad" is fun. Fortunately Brian Wolff's music is badass so we laughed with him and not at him. Thanks to our friends at: Godin Guitars, Tregan Guitars, Ernie Ball, 5 Iron Woodworks Intro Music: Bionic as Hell by Skunk Manhattan Outro Music: Simple Stupid by Fair City Fire For more great guests SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, FOLLOW Thanks for listening!
Today on the podcast, we have our good friend Jon Simpson. Jon is a veteran of the Austin music scene playing with bands like Meyvn and the Witch Diaries. On this session we talk about what Jon's been up to, his musical education, putting on Covid weight, and brewing beer. We also recall the Strum days and how to grab the attention of the UT women's rowing team.... no guitar needed fellas. Skunk's wardrobe and Vic's ambiance provided by the Samuel L. Jackson “hat of the month” Club and the Stripper Shack. Intro Song - Jon's cover of “Isn't she lovely” Outro Song from Skunkfest '18 - Jon joins A Good Rogering and Skunk to perform “Silent Lantern” Jon's YouTube Channel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
this one was recorded on the way back and it's the last one we did from what i can remember. Be safe guys
The audio file for this says its the sixth one but there's no fifth one so i guess it's next and I can't count anymore.
this may seem like it's not alot of work to upload these, and it's not, but it's annoying.
this one is short but its where the audio starts to get better.
This is the second part. The audio is still not good on this one but its slightly better that the first. to be clear the reason it was really bad was because I borrowed a mic cord from Danny, so this is really his fault not mine. (also the one that eventually worked was his).
So last fall I went to Cleveland with philly comics Dan Getz, Megan Goetz, Seamus Millar, and Sylis P (aka Sean). I brought the podcasting gear and attempted to record the entire car ride both ways. The recorder ran out of space or batteries a few times so its gonna come out in parts with huge chunks of context missing. ALSO THE AUDIO SOUNDS TERRIBLE IN THE FIRST COUPLE SO FAIR WARNING BITCH IM SORRY.
Seamus Millar joins Eddie and Danny on the Turnover to talk about Skunkfest, Philly sports mascots, and Sixers forward Mike Scott getting into a fight with Eagles fans at the tailgate.
This weeks episode is all about America’s least understood weasel - the skunk! Skunkfest is an annual gathering of skunk lovers and their pets in North Ridge, Ohio, September 7, 2019. Check out the flyer here: https://www.skunkhaven.net/images/CurrentSkunkfestFlyer.pdf Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/
On this Episode... Skunk Manhattan from "A Good Rogering", Blaine Matte from "Eyetooth" and Tim Driscoll from "Runescarred" were live in the Studio to talk about this years "Skunkfest" at "Come And Take It Live" on Saturday June 29, 2019...Much Love and Enjoy ;)
Are you guys psyched for Skunkfest 2019? We are! That's why we had Skunk Manhattan (A Good Rogering, Runescarred) on the pod to tell us about all the work he's put in to making it a THING! Fair City Fire will be a part of the all-day festival on June 29 at Come and Take It Live! We talked to Skunk about how he balances performing and running the show, about the bands he chose, and why he believes in building this community. We finished with some vital discussions about getting high on Pepsi, karate vs. hip-hop, and eating dirt. #creativecooking #6yearolds
You're in luck, friends! Along with Skunk Manhattan, of A Good Rogering, we settled every metal discussion ever. Or we may have talked about sexy internet actors. Who knows!? It was good to hear Skunk's takes on metal and songwriting. He is influenced by many different genres, which helps him write organically. Check out A Good Rogering's newest EP 'This is Death Metal' on Spotify. You'll learn what 'A Good Rogering' means and what it's like to play heavy music in front of unsuspecting folks. Get smart and enjoy!
On this Episode... Skunk Manhattan from "A Good Rogering" and Blaine from "Eyetooth" were in the house to promote their upcoming event "Skunkfest 18", on Saturday June 30th, over at "Come And Take It Live" starting at 4 pm... As usual, when Skunk is in the house, it gets out of control quick ha... Much Love and Enjoy :)
On this episode, Tim Driscoll and Payton Holekamp from "Runescarred" are in the house, to promote their new E.P. "We Are", available on June 29th and their first show at Skunkfest 18' at Come And Take It Live on June 30th... For all things Runescarred go to www.runescarred.com ... Much love, enjoy :)