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Radio Show

Manawi Thorn

Hosted by David Weinstein

Originally aired 5/21/13

Songs, conversation and a bit of social philosophy with members oi a unique New York band. Find out how three accomplished computer programmers transform into inventive song craftsmen and emerge as a metal-driven power trio.

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Emerging Underground

Bluey of Incognito

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 4/29/13

Jeannie Hopper interviews vocalist/producer Bluey of Incognito on the occasion of the release of his first solo album "Leap of Faith". Bluey fired up the band Incognito in 1979 and to date they've released over 15 albums.

Radio Show

Emerging Underground

DJ Afro, Los Amigos Invisibles

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 4/29/13

Jeannie Hopper speaks with Cheo aka DJ Afro of Los Amigos Invisibles about their journey from 1996 to now, including David Byrne hearing their music, being musicians in Venezuela under Hugo Chavez, and their album "Repeat After Me."

Radio Show

Clocktower Exhibits & Events

Peals & Romantic States

Hosted by Joe Ahearn

Originally aired 4/22/13

An electronic/psynch in studio music performance by Baltimore based bands Peals and Romantic States live in the Clocktower's main gallery. The performance is followed by an interview where both bands discuss the idiosyncrasies of their work.

Radio Show

Emerging Underground

John Orth, Holopaw

Hosted by Joe Ahearn

Originally aired 4/8/13

A discussion of musical and artistic projects with the Gainesville, Florida-based singer/bandmember, F.L.A. gallery operator, Modest Mouse collaborator, and friend of the Clocktower, recorded during his adventure with the Headscapes show. Plus music!

Radio Show

Emerging Underground

Turner Williams Jr.

Hosted by Joe Ahearn

Originally aired 3/18/13

Artist and musician Turner Williams Jr. performs and talks with Joe Ahearn at the Clocktower about his amazing "shahai baajas" (a zither/drone/typewriter hybrid instrument) and his bands Ramble Tamble and Guardian Alien.

Radio Show

Emerging Underground

aclu benefit

Hosted by Joe Ahearn

Originally aired 2/4/13

An in-studio performance and interview with musician "aclu benefit". Host Joe Ahearn speaks with him about his wide array of upcoming music projects and past ones like The Best Thing Ever, Hip Hip Hooray, Hubcap Pretty, Bike Punx, A Pretty Sunset.

Radio Show

Emerging Underground

Balkan Beat Box

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 9/17/12

Jeannie Hopper interviews Tamir Muskat, one of the three core members of Brooklyn-based Balkan Beatbox and features selections from their latest album "Give". Their music is a cultural alchemy as rich as "People's Republic of Brooklyn" indeed.

Radio Show

Emerging Underground

Javelin, The Interview

Hosted by Joe Ahearn

Originally aired 3/12/12

Joe Ahearn catches up with Javelin, the musical duo consisting of George Langford and Tom Van Buskirk to reveal how the Clocktower's current installation came to life and brought New Yorkers an environment they rarely get to experience.

Radio Show

Emerging Underground

The Innernet

Hosted by Joe Ahearn

Originally aired 8/29/11

A handful of songs selected by Joe Ahearn, The Clocktower Gallery's Curator of Performance and Installation. Artists showcased include the likes of Co La, Fat Tony, Ava Luna, Twin Sister, The Babies, Parts & Labor, Ryan Trecartin, and more.

RADIO // Emerging Underground Manawi Thorn Hosted by David Weinstein Radio show Songs, conversation and a bit of social philosophy with members oi a unique New York band. Find out how three accomplished computer programmers transform into inventive song craftsmen and emerge as a metal-driven power trio. David Weinstein interviews the band Manawi Thorn and plays tracks from their CD releases Vestigial Wings and Feed and Weep. Find out how three accomplished computer programmers transform into inventive song craftsmen and emerge as a metal-driven... Originally aired 5/21/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Emerging Underground Bluey of Incognito Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Jeannie Hopper interviews vocalist/producer Bluey of Incognito on the occasion of the release of his first solo album "Leap of Faith". Bluey fired up the band Incognito in 1979 and to date they've released over 15 albums. Jeannie Hopper interviews Bluey of Incognito on the occasion of the release of his first solo album "Leap of Faith". Bluey fired up the band Incognito in 1979 and to date they've released over 15 albums and traveled to just about every country and... Originally aired 4/29/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Emerging Underground DJ Afro, Los Amigos Invisibles Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Jeannie Hopper speaks with Cheo aka DJ Afro of Los Amigos Invisibles about their journey from 1996 to now, including David Byrne hearing their music, being musicians in Venezuela under Hugo Chavez, and their album "Repeat After Me." Inspired by the birth of the Acid Jazz scene when a friend returned from London to Caracas with a bunch of albums from artists on the scene emanating from Gilles Peterson's Dingwall's events, the Venezualan band Los Amigos Invisibles formed a funky... Originally aired 4/29/13 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Clocktower Exhibits & Events Peals & Romantic States Hosted by Joe Ahearn Radio show An electronic/psynch in studio music performance by Baltimore based bands Peals and Romantic States live in the Clocktower's main gallery. The performance is followed by an interview where both bands discuss the idiosyncrasies of their work. Peals and Romantic States perform in the Clocktower's main gallery, followed by interviews with Joe Ahearn. Peals is William Cashion (of Future Islands) and Bruce Willen (formerly of Double Dagger) from Baltimore, Maryland. Romantic States is Jim... Originally aired 4/22/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Emerging Underground John Orth, Holopaw Hosted by Joe Ahearn Radio show A discussion of musical and artistic projects with the Gainesville, Florida-based singer/bandmember, F.L.A. gallery operator, Modest Mouse collaborator, and friend of the Clocktower, recorded during his adventure with the Headscapes show. Plus music! John Orth sits down with Joe Ahearn during a stop-over in New York and discusses his participation in a number of musical and artistic projects. They discuss F.L.A. gallery in Gainesville, Florida, which he runs with Kelie Bowman (previously of... Originally aired 4/8/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Emerging Underground Turner Williams Jr. Hosted by Joe Ahearn Radio show Artist and musician Turner Williams Jr. performs and talks with Joe Ahearn at the Clocktower about his amazing "shahai baajas" (a zither/drone/typewriter hybrid instrument) and his bands Ramble Tamble and Guardian Alien. Artist and musician Turner Williams Jr. of Ramble Tamble and Guardian Alien, and master of the amazing "shahai baaja," an electrified zither which has been modified with typewriter keys that de-tune several strings, plus 12 additional unfretted... Originally aired 3/18/13 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Emerging Underground aclu benefit Hosted by Joe Ahearn Radio show An in-studio performance and interview with musician "aclu benefit". Host Joe Ahearn speaks with him about his wide array of upcoming music projects and past ones like The Best Thing Ever, Hip Hip Hooray, Hubcap Pretty, Bike Punx, A Pretty Sunset. Joe Ahearn sits down with musician aclu benefit and speaks with him about his many music projects while, simultaneously, he plays on his guitar. They discuss his unorthodox music venues, which includes public elevators and bathrooms. The musician... Originally aired 2/4/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Emerging Underground Balkan Beat Box Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Jeannie Hopper interviews Tamir Muskat, one of the three core members of Brooklyn-based Balkan Beatbox and features selections from their latest album "Give". Their music is a cultural alchemy as rich as "People's Republic of Brooklyn" indeed. Jeannie Hopper interviews Tamir Muskat, one of the three core members of Brooklyn-based Balkan Beat Box and features selections from their latest album "Give". Their music is a cultural alchemy as rich as "People's Republic of Brooklyn" indeed.... Originally aired 9/17/12 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Emerging Underground Javelin, The Interview Hosted by Joe Ahearn Radio show Joe Ahearn catches up with Javelin, the musical duo consisting of George Langford and Tom Van Buskirk to reveal how the Clocktower's current installation came to life and brought New Yorkers an environment they rarely get to experience. Joe Ahearn, The Clocktower Gallery's Curator of Performance and Installation, catches up with Javelin, the musical duo consisting of George Langford and Tom Van Buskirk, to reveal how the Clocktower's current installation came to life and brought... Originally aired 3/12/12 Listen Read More »