On Hiatus

Well, folks, it's been a busy spring. And ever since the show got moved from Friday to Thursday, it's been tough to keep up. So we're going on a little hiatus. Shows will be sporadic and occasional from here on out (maybe one show a month), at least until the summer. I'll announce upcoming shows here and post the podcast after the fact. Past shows and songs aren't going anywhere. I'll leave them up for the foreseeable future.

I'll leave you with one of my (many) favorite songs. It's somewhat fitting for the occasion, but above all, it's just a great, great song. Just one of those songs that rises above all its little imperfections to approach perfection. Enjoy and I will see you around.

The Bevis Frond - Lights Are Changing (buy album)

Show Cancelled for Literary Reasons

Yet another show cancellation. Sorry, folks, but I have another reading scheduled. I'll be reading at Assumption College, so if you are in the Worcester MA area, come on by and take a load off.

Husker Du - Books About UFOs (buy album)

March 20, 2008 Show

Fun show this week. Had a special guest in the studio: my 9 year old son. We talked about favorite bands and college basketball. And we spun some killer tunes. Have a listen -- the kid's pretty good.

Beat Surrender Podcast: March 20, 2008 Show [66 min]

Playlist for March 20 -- click here for a more detailed playlist

The Jam - Beat Surrender
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The Modern Lovers - Roadrunner
Guided By Voices - Back to the Lake
The Raconteurs - Intimate Secretary
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Nick Lowe - Shake & Pop
Elvis Costello & the Attractions - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding
The Broken West - On the Bubble
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[This Week in Punk Rock History, 1977: The Clash's debut single]
The Clash - White Riot
The Pogues - The Sunny Side of the Street
Flogging Molly - Requiem for a Dying Song
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Chesterfield Kings - Outtasite! (buy album)
Wilco - Outtasite (Outta Mind)
Miracle Legion - Out to Play (buy album)
The Ramones - Do You Wanna Dance?
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The Fuzztones - Bad News Travels Fast

No Show Due to Sickness

I'm sick, people. Been sick all week. Won't be able to do the show tonight. That's two weeks in a row, I know. Coming back strong next week. I promise.

The Pogues - The Sick Bed of Cuchuliann (buy album)

No Show This Week

No show this week, folks. I've got a prior engagement that requires my attendance. If you're going to be in the Cambridge, MA area on Friday night, come on by and have a listen.

In lieu of the show, I'll leave you this subject appropriate song for your listening pleasure:

The Old 97s - Book of Poems (buy album)

February 28, 2008 Show

We did our monthly theme show this week, which we do on the last show of each month. This month's theme: Numerology. All song titles had to have a number in the title. We had so many songs to choose from . . . could have done a two or three hour show.

Beat Surrender Podcast: February 28, 2008 Show [71 min]

Playlist for Feb. 28 -- click here for a more detailed playlist

The Jam - Beat Surrender
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R.E.M. - Driver 8
The Ramones - 7-11
Len Price 3 - Cold 500
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The Hoodoo Gurus - Miss Freelove '69 (buy album)
The Lemonheads - My Hero, Zero (buy album)
Big Star - Thirteen
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[This Week in Punk Rock History, 1977: Sex Pistols oust Glen Matlock]
The Sex Pistols - Seventeen
Iggy Pop - Five Foot One
Albert Hammond Jr. - 101
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Echo & the Bunnymen - Seven Seas
Uncle Tupelo - Fifteen Keys
Yo La Tengo - From a Motel 6
The Nails - 88 Lines About 44 Women
Buffalo Tom - Three Easy Pieces
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Tom Robinson Band - 2-4-6-8 Motorway

February 21, 2008 Show

New music from Nick Cave on the show. I also talked a little about the video to this song, which is spectacular. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the link below. Nick Cave dances and sports the most fabulous mustache in the history of mustaches.

Beat Surrender Podcast: February 21, 2008 Show [75 min]

Playlist for Feb. 21 -- click here for a more detailed playlist

The Jam - Beat Surrender
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions - The Beat
The Fleshtones - Shiney Hiney
The Fall - Cruisers Creek
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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Dig Lazarus Dig (see video!)
The Pixies - Dig for Fire
Squirrel Bait - Sun God (buy album)
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[This Week in Punk Rock History, 1978: Devo releases 2nd single]
Devo - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Public Image Ltd. - Public Image
Magazine - Shot by Both Sides
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Bob Mould - Who Needs to Dream?
Hunters & Collectors - Do You See What I See? (buy album)
Lloyd Cole & the Commotions - Are You Ready to be Heartbroken?
The Mekons - Where Were You?
The Waco Brothers - Do What I Say
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Iggy Pop - Lust for Life