Funkytown Podcast

SoFar Sounds DFW

This weeks show is extra cool. We have on Anthony Najera (Tony) and Brittany Boaz from Sofar Sounds Dallas/Fort Worth. Saturday I attended a Sofar event right here in funkytown at the Westside Unitarian Universalist Church. The show kicks off today with a song from the Jenn Bosil called Alien. It's a live recording from the Sofar show on Saturday. We then talk about how awesome she was and what a great show it was. We also get into what Sofar is and some of the cool acts that have done it. We find out when and where it started. Want to attend a show? You can find out how. Want to host a show? Want to play a show? What kind of venues are these shows typically at? We answer lots of hard hitting questions. Matt Tedder is a Fort Worth local and also played the show on Saturday. I hadn't seen him before but this kid is great. He had a harmonica player with him named Paul who was also incredible. The middle track is also a song from Saturday called 1701 Blues. Zach Libs is back this week. Tony and Brittany were so great. Dustin and I had such an amazing time at the show on Saturday. The shows aren't always local acts. Actually they pull bands on tour that come through here to play. Its a great way to hear some new stuff. Jenn Blosil is from Utah and touring with the 3rd act from Saturday The National Parks, who are also from Utah. Blown away. Just fantastic. The last song they played was called Wind and Anchor. They wanted audience participation singing and the recording came out so good. It gives you chills to hear everyone singing along. It really was quite the experience. I really hope you get to see music in this intimate environment. Its almost a religious experience. Sofarsounds.com is where to start.
 https://www.sofarsounds.com/dallas-fort-worth
You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. #sofarsounds #sofardfw #secretshow #suckitstubbs
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3 Guys a Girl and a Podcast

This week our guest cancelled so Rebekah Elizabeth joined us for some off the hip conversation. So naturally we spent an hour talking about Pokemon Go. Not really but it was discussed for your pleasure or disgust, you decide. ( As Robotuner would say) Other than naming evees and joining gyms we talked about the week I Happy am had. A Couple cool shows in a couple of cool places. Did you know that IHA is really close to having their new record drop? They have a sweet listening party coming up in September that involves us here at Funkytownpodcast and Keep Fort Worth Funky. Listen for details. (Sept. 10)
 The opening track is Good Evening by Quaker City Nighthawks. What a perfect song to kick off the show and they did really well at the awards last week so...
We break with Andy Picketts' You Make Me Want to Die off of Group Therapy Vol 3. Dude! This guy and this song comes to you so I can tell you about a Dreamy Life sponsored event called Solidarity Fest. We spend a little bit after the song talking about it, letting you know when and where and who and why. (Hint its Saturday July 23 and there is 18 bands and its a great cause and free) We have no Zach Libs for you, but we do talk about award winning Mean Motor Scooter and another great show coming up in a couple of weeks put on by our friends the Jerry Jonestown Massacre at Lolas and it will be the Record Release and Tour kick off for the Phantom Sensation. There is also an announcement about a line up change in TPS. =(  We got an email and we find out about Joes' weirdest place to come to while drunk. So there is that. The last track is by Movie the Band and called Buzzard Bay. Seriously all 3 songs this week are incredible. This one was fun and easy, and after a couple of hard and heavy weeks maybe you can take a break. Much love.
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FW Weekly Music Awards (Zach Attack)

(The Open) - Mean Motor Scooter
Act 1 (pre show interviews)
Act 2 (The Awards) - Animal Spirit
Act 3 (post show interviews)
Act 4 (encore) - Oil Boom
Act 5 (the bow) - Son of Stan
Love!

Alexandria Rhea and Maria Demus Soft Serve Swirl

This week Joe Tacke and I had the great pleasure of meeting Alexandria Rhea and Maria Demus. All of a sudden she just popped up on my radar. Once I heard her play I knew I had to have her and Maria on the show. If you don't know Alexandria Rhea then here is your chance and really think you should. She played 3 songs for us live acoustic. The first one is called Speak Easy. The middle track is my favorite and its an immediate repeat when you hear it. Its called Dodger. The last song is Anything Else and its a real late 60s bluesy Janis type jam. You can find these songs plus a couple of others off of her new EP Naked Soul and I recommend picking it up. The conversation we have is everything from her music, to being a mom, fireworks, yoga, meditation and #flashtaco is back (before some other show that is not even on the radar steals it). You can catch her July 30th at The Grotto for her EP release party. Like her Facebook page, check out her soundcloud and get her new EP for only 5 bones.
https://alexandriarhea.bandcamp.com/album/naked-soul

#MAF16

Its the most wonderful time of the year. The Fort Worth Weekly Music Awards Festival was this past weekend and we spent 2 days (2 days man) rocking our socks off and collecting thousands of hours of precious audio for your listening enjoyment. We narrowed it down to a little more than an hour and a half. So if you missed it or want to relive it then join us and all our debauchery. The show kicks off with Vodeo live at Live Oak, we talk with Brandon Burnett and Jessica Burnett of The Phantom Sensation, We also talk with Eric Griffy, John Roddy, Dustin Schneider of The Jerry Jonestown Massacre, Richard Philliip from Henry the Archer, and a special guest appearance from one of the Me-Thinks. In addition to Vodeo we have live music from The Cut Throat Finches( live at the Grotto), Sally Majestic(live at Lolas), Ronnie Heart(live at Shipping and Receiving), and Pinkish Black(Lolas).
Have fun and see you at the awards!!
#MAF16
#suckitstubbs

Earthchild Imperius Rainbow Canon

This weeks episode was really fun for me. I am a fan of Igneous Grimm and familiar with Secret Ghost Champion, but there is a new collaboration called Earthchild Imperius.  This weeks guest is Ryan Elmore and Zach Stevens and they are in all three bands. After the first track, Lum Light from Earthchild Imperius, we get into the players of the three bands and some of the differences. I was a little confused as to who was in what and what the general vibe was. Its much clearer now. I really like Earthchild, it has an old Pink Floyd feel to it. At some point in the first half half we talk about reality and the simulation theory. The middle track is called Dark at the Daylights end.
The second half we have no Zach Libs but we do have some best friend talk. Ryan and Zach have been bffs since grade school and its very cool to hear about their shared history and memories. We find out how Ryan really feels about Disney and we touch on the Weekly Awards and the Festival this weekend. This one is totally fun and interesting and a little tangential. Join us for a crazy ride. The last song is called Rainbow Canon. You can find all these and more on SoundCloud.
https://soundcloud.com/earthchild-imperius
Join us Saturday and Sunday for the FW Weekly Music Awards Festival. We will be out there recording!
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Grant Bloom Elaborate the Elaborate

This week Grant Bloom comes over to One Horn Studio to play us some tunes and catch up. The opening song is called Closer. All 3 songs were done live in studio. Its been a while since Grant has been on the show so we find out what he is up to now. He is working on a new album which he is recording in his house. We talk about his new songs, his family and his girlfriend and what may be in store for him after the summer. The middle track is Elaborate Disguise and that leads us to discover what a homograph is. Zach Libs is back this week and that will make Susie very happy. We talk about some local shows and say happy birthday to Richard from Henry the Archer. Join Zachary Zanetich, Joe Tacke and I as we try to get through a somber Sunday. Even though we don't mention the awful news out of Florida the podcast was a little heavier this week. Somehow the conversation staid fun and up lifting. So turn off the news and your mind and enjoy some Grant Bloom Music! You can find him on bandcamp and Soundcloud. Check out his last EP. Its $5 and you wont regret it. Its just fantastic. This kid is young and fun to watch play and sing. The last track is called Stick Together. Seems like pertinent advice in these times. Check out our friends
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Funkytownpodcast Massacres FW Weekly Awards 2 (The Eric Boogaloo)

Second annual Funkytownpodcast does the nominations! This week we have Eric Griffey, main music man for the Fort Worth Weekly, on to talk about the nominees and the nomination process. We have 3 new tracks from the FW Compilation Frequencies. Henderson kick off the show. Gollay for middle break and we close it down to Sally Majestic. You're going to love this and learn something new. Fer Sure! The first half we pull the curtain way back and learn about the process and learn some of the members of the nominating committee. You want to know why some bands make it and some dont or why they end up in a certain category? The first half is for you. The second half we go thru the nominations and give our vote and prediction. Zachary is out! Dustin Schneider, JJTM, is back again. Of course Joe Tacke is twisting and tweaking. Stick around until the end. We will let you know who won the Funkytownpodcast music awards. Who is the best band to have at a BBQ, fall in love to, or sniff glue to? We have a list of 13 categories complete with winners for the first every funkytownpodcast music awards. You'll love this one!!

Pre Nomination Pontification

I am really excited about the Fort Worth Weekly Awards Nominations coming out. This year I got to be an active participant. 1 of 50 I think. So what we did was take the blank ballot I was sent and discuss the different categories and talk about some of the bands I filled in. This is not, I repeat, NOT the list of nominees but rather a show of who we (Joe Tacke, Zach Zanetich) think may be, could be, possibly should be or would be. This whole show is strictly speculative and has no real information it as it pertains to the awards or nominations. It's just an excuse to talk about local music and bands and different genres for an hour and a half. What we are really doing is ramping up for next weeks show when we will have on some very special guest to discuss the actual nominees and we can see who we left out and how totally wrong or how scary right we were.  This is a very fun show. We give lots of shout outs and there is a ton of music being played. Its our version of a mock draft I guess. We do showcase three song as usual. We open the show with an unreleased War Party track called Ok I Lied. Its like a minute and six seconds of greatness and will be one of many tracks of off the upcoming Group Therapy compilation by Dreamy Life. The middle track is called Grandma's Prayer and its of a record by Krum & Rob Viktum called Bare Knuckle Gospel. I absolutely love this track and this album. Please check it out. We close with a song by the Siberian Traps called New Friend in Town. I dont think I have heard the Siberian Traps like this before and I love it.  I cant wait to hear the album when its out.  We are days away from the list being released and I hope this gets you amped up for it. I wish all of you the best of luck.  

Un Chien Parle

Stephen Beatty, Kris Knight and Jerrett Lyday (3/5 of Un Chien) stopped by One Horn Studio to hang with Joe Tacke, Zachary Zanetich and myself. We had such a good time with these guys. The songs on the show are all brand new off of their upcoming album. You hear it here first so tune in for some sweet tuneage. The opening track is called Amarillo.  We talk about that song some, get into downtown woo hoo boys and girls somewhere along the way, and then into some of their favorite venues to play. We hear about Jerretts first time to play with the band and guess who was there to experience it? The middle track is Stephen solo acoustic with Kris doing back up harmonies and its called I Wont Die Alone. Very Nice! We come back with an epic Zach Libs as always! We find out which member was in a Nada Surf video, synth geek talk, and we get swag! The bar has been set! Man we really had a fun time with these boys. They are super cool and very funny, I wish we had been recording on the pre show. The last track is called The Way She Goes. Shout out to Hand Drawn Records! Shout out to all our podcasting friends! Like Un Chien on Facebook and go see a show and pick up a record or a really cool lid! Thanks for listening!