WTBU Awards!

Thursday night was the WTBU Awards at BU Central and everybody who's anybody was there (or at least the WTBU DJs) including some interesting musical groups.

I'm proud to say that Schist That Rocks! won its second WTBU award: Best Classic Rock Show! Sadly we did not win Show of the Semester and I did not win DJ of the Semester (both of which we were nominated for). I think it's a big deal to be nominated, anyway. I'd like to say thanks to my fellow DJs for nominating and voting for us and congratulations to everyone else who won an award or was nominated. We've got some really great shows and DJs at WTBU who deserve the recognition (not to mention an excuse to celebrate). Oh, and definitely a big thanks to my interns who helped make the show more bearable.

I took a bunch of video, especially of the musical acts, so keep an eye out for that...

Anyway, lemme talk about the musical acts!

My favorite that night was The Thin Heir. They played some great folky songs and everyone seemed to enjoy it. If I were you, I'd check them out.

Lauren Hurley, a singer/guitarist from New Hampshire, ended the show with some really good songs. I'm actually listening to her cd right now. Check her out here.

The first act was a long sort of psychedelic electronic jam. My biggest problem with them was that they over-stayed their welcome. Now, I'm all for going out big and all, but... Well, after their jam (which went overtime) was over and the awards were going to continue, they started playing again. The drummer knocked his kit all over the place and they got off stage. This didn't only create an awkward moment before the awards continued, but then the band had to periodically walk onto stage during the awards to get the scattered drums and the rest of the gear. Douche-y and awwwkwaard...

I'll let you guys know when the video from Thursday night is up.

Big thanks to WTBU for putting the show together and all...

oh! and another big thanks to all our listeners who help... uh... make us what we are? I dunno. Something like that.

Rob Patton-Spruill interview moved!

Due to technical difficulties, it looks like Rob Patton-Spruill won't be on our show this week. Instead, I'll be interviewing him live on Ska, Punk and other Junk this Thursday between 10pm and Midnight.

Rob is the director of Squeeze and Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome (a documentary for which he followed the group for 7 years). His latest documentary, Do it Again, follows a newspaper reporter who tries to reunite The Kinks.

If you miss the interview on Thursday, I'll probably play it again next Tuesday on our show. It's bound to be a great interview.

Oh, and you're more than welcome to post any questions you may have for him either here or on our Facebook page!

Guitar Wolf and Peelander Z Interview on Abuse Substance

Hey guys, I wanted to share a cool interview from the show I interned on last year. Back then it was called Trash Radio but now they call themselves Abuse Substance and it's easily one of my favorite radio shows. Listen to them from 10-midnight on Monday nights.

Guitar Wolf and Peelander Z Interview on Abuse Substance

Also, Schist That Rocks has an interview or two potentially in the works. I'll let you know as soon as we're more certain.

Monday, Tuesday, Happy Days

Thanks to Christopher Columbus, next Tuesday is now Monday at BU and vice-versa. This means that for one week only, our show is on Monday from 2-4pm. Don't worry, we'll be back to the usual schedule after that.

In case you haven't heard about it, there's a new radio play on WTBU called "The Undead End" (it's got zombies!). The first episode was last week, but you can find it on their website. You can hear the newest one every Thursday at 7:30 on WTBU. The first episode was pretty cool, so I'm excited to see where it goes. They've even made a couple teaser sites based on the show, kinda like JJ Abrams did for Cloverfield. They've got more stuff planned for the show that goes beyond radio, but I won't give anything away. Check it out. (they also have a facebook).

First it Rains, then it Pours...

So, as we mentioned last Tuesday, The Autumn Hollow Band came out with their first CD this month. If you recall, I had band member Noel on the show back in February when the band was getting ready to play the New England Americana Festival (it's posted online in case you've misremembered).
Anyway, the album's pretty solid. I'm not one for describing music the way some do, but I will say that I liked it and that I'd suggest you check it out. My favorite track is probably "First it Rains," which I played on the show and had stuck in my head for at least the rest of that day. They've got the album online so you can listen to it and buy it if you'd like. I've embedded the player below, or you can check it out on bandcamp.




Also, welcome to the new intern at Schist That Rocks: Cassie! Cassie enjoys Friends, penguins, following my orders, and bios written without her input or consent.
If you'd like to join the Schist That Rocks! team, don't hesitate to let me know! You'd be a little less of an intern, and a little more of a DJ... unless you'd rather be more of an intern, whatever you like.

Anyway, I'll see you folks tomorrow!
or, uh, you'll see me.
hear me. yeah. that's it.

"We're Coming, We're Coming, We're Coming..."

I am proud to announce that Schist that ROCKS! will return to WTBU on Tuesday, September 7th! The show will run from 2-4 PM (no more graveyard shift!) every Tuesday of the Semester.
I'm getting pumped to go back to BU, and I can't wait to start the show again. I'm already wondering what song to play first, who I can have on the show, etc. If you've got any ideas about that stuff, feel free to let me know!
It also might be worth mentioning that it's looking like at least one other person will be joining the show.

PS: Bonus points if you know what song that line is from, a couple extra if you know what song it samples.

The New England Americana Festival Returns!

Back in February, I promoted the New England Americana Festival, gave out a ticket, and had one of the bands come on my show. The show brought together more than 30 regional bands for three sold out shows in Boston.

Well, I recently got an email from the Festival's coordinator, Noel Coakley, saying that the festival is back this summer at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston!

I know it's late notice, but the first show is TONIGHT. You still have time to get ready for the other shows since the second third shows are on July 29 and August 26.
This time, the show is for all ages, although there's a special treat for those old enough: there'll be FREE BEER for the first hour of tonight's show.
I won't be there tonight, but I might make it to Boston for one of the other shows.

For more info, including the full line-up check out NEAF's website as well as the Facebook event.