Roc music, a la Yep Roc, Thursday from 2-4 on Centripetal Sounds. Yep Roc label has a number of class acts in the music business: Dave Alvin, John Doe, Rodney Crowell, Nick Lowe, Robyn Hitchcock, Paul Weller, Todd Snider, Grant Lee Phillips, and Josh Rouse. Bands include some of my very favorites: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Reverand Horton Heat, The Sadies, The Fleshtones, The Gourds, and Mercury Rev, all of which you have heard before on my program. It's a party sampler this week, get ready to rock and roll with the best of them. The G Man

Inspiration is a funny thing: It can appear out of nowhere, at any time. If you were ever wondering what it would be like to listen to two hours of radio that was specifically designed for listening while in a hot tub, well, now you have it. I cannot say that there are any songs about bathing, there are not. Nor are there any songs about jacuzzi's, or bubbling water, or crowds of people drinking wine...uh, in a, uh, pool. Nevertheless, I have gleaned a spark of inspiration from the thought of sitting with key individuals in my life, in a swirling bath of 102 degree water, sipping a hydrating bevarage of some form or another. After my opening theme song of 'All Around You', we will kick it into high gear with 'When I'm 64', by The Beatles. Listen also for Fleetwood Mac, Badly Drawn Boy, Elvis Costello, and Cracker to highlight suite one. After a lubricious first half, suite two will commence with 'Show and Tell' by Al Wilson, an old r&b classic.

Pop, Part Two: Another excursion into the realm of circa late 60's music. Pictured, for your pleasure, Sugarloaf, who will check in with a song called 'Green-Eyed Lady'. This was considered a long single back in the day, on a par with Hey Jude, or MacArthur Park. The time goes by quickly because of the musical ideas expressed. The show will begin with The Youngbloods doing Get Together, a stellar peace anthem. A quick survey of other highlights: Venus, by Shocking Blue, Drift Away by Dobie Gray, and Go All The Way by The Raspberries. Nazz, Al Green, and Count 5 also, and a host of others. Most of these songs are quite short by my standards, I had one show where the whole two hours were done in 6 songs. So- a lot of musical diversity this week. See you then! The G Man

FORMER U.S.CONGRESSMAN MICKEY EDWARDS. Congressman Edwards was a member of Congress for 16 years and chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee. He was national chairman of the American Conservative Union and one of three founding trustees of the Heritage Foundation. He has taught at Harvard and Georgetown and is now on the faculty of Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and a vice president of the Aspen Institute. Congressman Edwards is the author of the book RECLAIMING CONSERVATISM. How a Great American Political Movement Got Lost and How it Can Find Its Way Back.

Singer/songwriter Paul Fauerso Paul founded the Loading Zone in 1966. They were the opening act for such legendary groups as The Who, Rod Stewart, the Grateful Dead, Sam and Dave, Big Brother and the Holding Company with lead singer Janice Joplin, and dozens more. Paul went on to write and record music inspired by the teachings of His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

I have a number of highlights for the show formerly and currently known as Centripetal Sounds. Pictured is from The Guild of the Temporal Adventurers by Kendra Smith. That was the springboard for my song selections for today. She does a Can song called 'She Brings The Rain'. Its a great mood piece, deliberate and yet it swings. I also will highlight a song by The Darkside, a Spacemen 3 spin-off band, called 'This Mystic Morning'. I bought this CD for 47 cents, and was that ever a steal. The Steppes produced a few records on the Bomp label in the eighties and nineties, and I will play a curiously constructed song called 'Bigger Than Life'. I also have the Fireman, McCartney's side band, from their latest release, and an old Rolling Stones number, '2000 Light Years From Home'. Other great bands coming your way: Santana, The Rotary Connection, Coldplay, The Green Pajamas, Plan 9, Cracker, Bill Nelson, King Crimson, and The Jefferson Starship.

My darn pictures are gone from my archive, rats! Finally found another G Man online. IRS Records, now defunct, has graciously consented to allow me to use their logo (hah). The Des Moines Register spelled my name wrong in the paper, too. What a day! Tomorrow, however, will be great, because I am live in the studio doing some tunes. I have three shows put together, so vote by commenting on the link below if you like the sound of any of these: One is '2-4 AM Part 3', where I play night time music; two is called 'Acid, Bitter, and Sad', thats a doosie of a show that is rather cutting to people that are pissing me off these days; and three is post punk proto garage music like Jimmie Lee Dalton plays. If I get more votes for one over another, I 'll bring that show. Otherwise my mood will dictate..... hee hee. Local control at it's finest!  The G Man

I'm coming home to you
Like a lighthouse in the dark
I reach for you whenever we're apart
~ Coming Home to You, Ellis

Minnesota-based singer-songwriter Ellis has been busy since her last visit to Fairfield, including working on a new album and showcasing at the Sundance Film Festival!  With her sweet voice, gigantic grin and heart-opening songs, I'm sure she made a whole bunch more new fans. 

New fans and longtime fans in the area can see her live at Cafe Paradiso on Saturday 2/13 at 8pm!

Tune in to Lyrical Venus on Tuesday morning to catch up with Ellis. The show starts at 9:00 am central, Ellis will call in around 9:30.

So here is a picture of a Taj Mahal album cover. I am featuring a mini-set by Taj, but not of this particular album. I am actually playing three songs from 'Recycling The Blues and Other Related Stuff', but this album is also SO GOOD, I am essentially double-dipping here.... Anyway, Taj Mahal is my feature, but I am also playing a number of tracks from bands that I deem 'obscure', simply because few people bother to go back and listen to this stuff! So I am playing Green era Fleetwood Mac, and you will love this song: Coming Your Way. I have the Clay Idols with 'Nothing Lasts Forever'. I am going toplay 'Slippin' Into Something' by The Feelies because it is my fave song by them. Hour two will include Paul McCartney doing 'Kreen-Akrore' from his debut release, Robin Lane, Jeff Beck, Fred Neil (!), and George Thorogood.

It's me, The G Man, back with another Centripetal Sounds today from 2-4 PM! I am spotlighting the following: Bob Dylan, from his new CD Together Through Life, The Flatlanders, from their new CD Hills and Valleys, and Booker T, from his recent Potato Hole release.
I also have David Roback, Mazzy Star and Rain Parade guitarist, with selections from an obscure release Fell Thru The Sun. Bloodrock, from their self-titled first album, and also Ben Vaughn, from an album recorded in a car, Rambler '65. Talk about serious music.....
I never knew how much I look at this website until it was gone for a week. Jeez. Tune in and enjoy life a little more than you are without me.....

We're replaying one of our favorite shows because it's perfect for all the chilly weather we've been having (and the GREAT TASTE crew is on the road).  Don't miss
the ULTIMATE Grilled Cheese
served with oven fries,
homemade ketchup,
and MUSIC! 

A grilled cheese sandwich is pure comfort food when it's made right.  No gluey white bread or American cheese on these babies-artisanal goodness through and through.

Not a part of the Ultimate Grilled Cheese episode, but a bonus for reading this blog post is the following recipe for Winter Tomato Soup because there isn't much that goes better with grilled cheese.

WINTER TOMATO SOUP (unbelievably simple and delicious)

Serves 4-6

1 28 oz. can Muir Glenn Diced Tomatoes

1 28 oz. can of San Marzano DOP Tomatoes (imported)

You can use a 28 oz. can of Muir Glenn whole tomatoes if you can't find the San Marzanos.