Divinyl Intervention David

It's not every day that we get to hear from the World's Only Rhinestone Rock Star Doll, but today is one such day . . . From his teenage years with James Brown to otherworldly collaborations with Bill Laswell, Bootsy has seemingly done it all -- and always on the One!

. . . Warren Zevon, of course. Beyond the howl lies a really good songwriter and recording artist - despite his self-destructive tendencies. Hopefully, if you are not already convinced, this overview will do the job! Enjoy.

Brass bands are not exclusive to New Orleans, but it sure seems like it! Whether it's Crescent City jazz, pop covers, or even funeral spirituals, there's a lot to like about brass band music. In this episode we cover New Orleans legends The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and a band from Chicago, by way of St. Louis, Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy. These bands artfully expose all that the genre offers -- including just plain fun.Good luck staying in your seat!

Riding in the wake of Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Surfaris, and other giants of the genre were a number of surf music revivalists. Some stayed true to the form, and others expanded it -- even into outer space!On this episode, enjoy the big reverb sound from:Jon and the NightridersThe WedgeThe Aqua VelvetsLaika and the CosmonautsMan or Astroman?The Mermen

Before Crocodile Dundee conquered popular culture in the U.S., Australian rock bands were already conducting their own operations. In this episode, we highlight a few of the lesser-known (in the U.S.) bands trying to make their mark here.The SherbsMidnight OilHunters & Collectors

Edwin Starr and Percy Sledge are often viewed as "one-hit-wonders," in large part because their careers were each defined by a massive hit. The truth, however, is that these were accomplished artists with more substantial recording careers than they are credited with. It is time to change the narrative!Reviewing the careers of Starr and Sledge also gives us a chance to compare and contrast Motown and Atlantic Records (Muscle Shoals). So, let's get into it!