Falling Jackfruit Josh Reid

I’m joined this week by Gavin Pilisi, who is one of the more active figures in the Saigon underground music scene. As well as being co-frontman for prolific local band OPN AIR DRG MKT, he is also one of the key organisers behind the Saigon Psych Fest, and one half of the event organiser group; Locally Trapped Wildlife, which is hugely instrumental in the championing of local indie acts.

In todays episode we discuss the origins of Saigon Psych fest, as well as what to expect from its second year coming mid February, the mission of Locally Trapped Wildlife, the origins of OPN AIR DRG MKT and much more.

Follow the Saigon Psych Fest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/saigonpsychfest/

Follow OPN AIR DRG MKT at https://www.facebook.com/opnairdrgmkt/

Follow Gavins Solo project Merith fulton at https://www.facebook.com/merithfulton/

Drop us an email at fallingjackfruit@gmail.com, thank you and enjoy the episode!

I’m joined this week by Jaipal Tuttle. As well as having an extremely accomplished background in Physics having earned a PhD , Jaipal has also devoted a huge portion of his life to the study of The Tale of Kieu, which is considered the most important piece of literature in Vietnam!

In todays episode we discuss the story and the rich history behind Kieu, why it is deemed the most seminal piece of Vietnamese Literature, how Jaipal is devoting his time to translating the work, how non vietnamese speaking people can access the story and much more.

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Check out Pretty Broken Dolls at https://www.facebook.com/PXBXD/

Drop us an email at fallingjackfruit@gmail.com, thank you and enjoy the episode!

I’m joined this week by Troy Michael and Blaise Thomas from NGỮ WAVE Collective. With his videography and photography talents Troy is a driving creative force behind the collective, and Blaise along with his rapping and on camera talents helps give Ngu Wave its identity.

In todays episode we discuss what it is that NGỮ WAVE is doing, the challenges of figuring out your own brand identity, the influences of Hanoi and Saigon on their art, Blaise's latest mix tape & music video and much more.

Check them out on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/nguwave/
On Instagram at @ngu_wave
And on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw0GAbqB2-P1Y93H8HSuN_A

Listen to Blaise's latest mixtape at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnXbLj0PCz4

Drop us an email at fallingjackfruit@gmail.com, thank you and enjoy the episode!

I’m joined this week by Indy Laville and Anh Minh, 2 members of the phenomenal local band, Saigon Soul Revival.  In todays episode we discuss the funk and soul music of Vietnam in the 60s and 70s that inspired the band, the writing and recording process for their new album, their raucous live shows and much more.

Check out Saigon Soul Revival on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/saigonsoulrevival/
And on Instagram @saigonsoulrevival

Stream their new album on Spotify now!

Drop us an email at fallingjackfruit@gmail.com, thank you and enjoy the episode!

I’m joined this week by Jack Briggs and George Bussel, 2 members of the incredible local psychedelic rock band Skeleton Goode. We discuss the origins of Skeleton Goode, the writing and recording process for their new debut album, working with an international record label, the building of their own studio space, and much more.

Check out the band on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/skellygood/
And on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/skeletongoode/
Stream the debut self titled album now on all major streaming platforms!

Drop us an email at fallingjackfruit@gmail.com

Thanks for listening!

I’m joined this week by Tricia Nguyen, the founder of the Wintercearig Project, a Saigon community project that helps raise awareness for mental health through contemporary arts. Through the project the participants are able to showcase their art as they process their experiences and emotions. In todays episode we discuss Tricias' own personal journey, the founding of Wintercearig, past and upcoming exhibitions, the role of arts in Mental Health and much more.

Follow the Wintercearig Project on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/wprojectvietnam/

Check out Lang Thang, the community art space mentioned in todays episode on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/langthang1847/ and on Instagram @langthang1847

Drop us an email at fallingjackfruit@gmail.com

Thanks for listening!