Barry McGuire and the Doctor South Of The Border, 7. Act. I guess that qualified me as an effete snob or, in the words of one conservative music blogger who no longer reads my work, a smug hippie., Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (LogOut/ Among other things, Im a reviewer of new music. Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Baker Street' from the album 'City to City'. If youd like to listen to Clyde Cliffords (nearly) complete playlist from the January 9, 2000 Beaker Street, along with several playlists from his other 1996-2000 broadcasts, you must logon to Spotify. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence), 3. Once there, simply enter Beaker Street in the Spotify search bar and scroll down to Playlists. Click on See All and youll see a couple dozen Beaker Street playlists by joeybooks.. The phantoms of internet connection were messing with Kenneth Hawkins last night. Clifford left Beaker Street andKAAY in 1974. This was a time of great change and growth for the city, and Beaker Street was at the forefront of this transformation. Ill share a few memories and personal observations on the music that helped shape my life, so you can expect a wide variety of songs and an occasional story or two. Sometimes all it takes to tame an otherwise unruly concert crowd is politely asking not to be a beer-bottle target. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. If youre wondering into what category his book fell, it was humor. It opened up their eyes and ears to new sounds and perspectives, and ultimately helped shape their musical taste. KAAY, an AM station broadcasting all the way into southern Wisconsin from Little Rock, Arkansas, came in loud and clear. The format of Beaker Street was simple: each week, Milkovsky would play two hours of music, mostly rock but also including some jazz, blues, and folk. Or republicans. I can assure you that is not the case. Isnt it a shame no visual archive of that telethon show exists? Beaker Street is a street in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. Fairport Convention The Naked Highwayman. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Not complaining, just thought you need to know this. Beaker Street became known for its eclectic mix of genres, ranging from rock and blues to country and jazz. While Beaker Street only lasted for a few years in Little Rock, it left a lasting impression on those who heard it. 7. The shows impact was far-reaching, helping to launch the careers of many local and regional musicians. The show quickly became popular, thanks to its mix of music, humor, and intelligent conversation. In the early 1970s, a group of friends who loved music came together to create a radio show in Little Rock, Arkansas. They were John Sebastian, recently gone solo from the Luvin Spoonful; Poco, founded by some former Buffalo Springfield members; and Mountain, four loud, hard rockers led by behemoth guitar shredder, Leslie West. When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Rock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch). In fact, the tracks from Abraxas Pool and Gypsy in the example above werent available on Spotify. David Crosby passes on Wed Jan 18, 2023. Recently, again thanks to the Internet Archive, I located a number of Beaker Street playlists from the years 1996 to 2000, which were published on the programs web site at the time. What a gas! Stream the album here: https://lnk.to/GerryRafferty-CitytoCity Su. It helped to define what it meant to be cool in Little Rock, and it gave voice to a community that often felt left out of the mainstream. So last night recording displays as 000101_0384.mp3 TASCAM DR_22WL when displayed by my media player. The future looked bright for the area, with new businesses and developments popping up all over the place. We arrived instead near the end of Tayles set. Change). Beaker Street began sometime in 1967, the brainchild of disc jockey Clyde Clifford, whose real name, Dale Seidenschwarz, was kept secret per KAAY station policy. Another, I think it is the 9/18 recording that comes up as Gerry Rafferty City to City and Baker Street (original demo) with Comments Recorded and Tagged by Replay Radio 11 (www.applian.com). With spring now in full swing, we are celebrating the season with new ideas and new goals to make our commercial-free radio station even better and stronger than it is now! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It was unlike anything else on the radio at the time. Whatever the case may be, figure out a way you can listen to my new radio show, Life Out of Tunes, on Monday afternoons at two oclock on Asheville FM. Instead, Ive tried to re-create some of those playlists on Spotify, to provide an aural sense of what music Clyde put together for his five-hour programs. Sonia Dada Lesters Methadone Clinic, 10. Styx The Serpent Is Rising/ Krakatoa> Hallelujah Chorus, 4. For many listeners, it was their first exposure to music that was outside of the mainstream. NEXT PAGE. Chris Rea The Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2), 4. A new minimum drinking age of eighteen had been enacted recently, so there was plenty of bottled beer consumption, resulting in plenty of empty bottles. Ill be spinning some delicious classic dishes from the likes of Touch, Wishbone Ash and the Moody Blues, followed by fresh desserts from Anathema and others. In order to make that happen, many resources are needed human, technical and financial. 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Quicksilver Messenger Service "Pride Of Man" 6. 36. Godley & Creme "Art School Canteen" 2. Now all they have to do is prove it. Rock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch). Click here to listen to the MP3 recording of this show. Now, most of the writing Im able to accomplish is in the form of brief reviews for new CD releases. Broadcasting as DJ Joey Books, my show will begin Monday, December 4, 2017, airing weekly from 2:00 to 3:00 (Eastern) every Monday afternoon. Waking up grumpy on Mondays? The festival runs for eleven days, on eleven stages, with performances from more than 800 acts with over a 1,000 performances. After a steady diet of top forty hits and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice of Clifford and the loosely structured format of acid rock, folk rock, blues, jazz, and what later came to be known as progressive rock. His senseless death impacted me. This time, Clyde was on every Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight, bouncing around first on KZLR (KZ-95), later on Magic 105.1 FM (KMJX), and finally ending up on The Point, 94.1 FM where Beaker Street lasted until 2011. I feel honored to have been asked to substitute for host JD, the Professor of Prog while he takes a well-earned holiday break. The community radio station for which I volunteer, Asheville FM, is no different with regard to those needs. Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Discover Popular Podcasts. 5. We missed Mylon who, I learned recently, was managed by Felix Pappalardi of Mountain, the concert headliners. Their late night program, called " Beaker Street " (and I still don't know where that name came from) and its host Clyde Clifford helped to pioneer the 'underground radio' sound of the day. (LogOut/ Or perhaps youre not working, whether by choice or by circumstance. For three hours, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm (Eastern) on Thanksgiving Day Ill be serving up some of the best in classic Prog music for the main course, garnished with a healthful helping of contemporary selections. Both have mostly good skip reception with some fading. Finally, as rain continued to fall, Mountain took the stage. Great news! (If you call the station at (828) 259-3936 and pledge or donate during my show, Life Out of Tunes, on Monday, April 30 between 2:00 and 3:00 pm Eastern time, Ill be especially grateful! Im bringing some classic prog music from the late 60s to mid 70s, including King Crimson, Moody Blues, Touch, Renaissance and Pink Floyd among others. Still, I missed the uniqueBeaker Street format. The show was created by and named after its original host, John Gage, who took the name "Beaker" from the Muppets character. Beaker Street was on the air for six years, and it left a lasting impression on everyone who heard it. Brian Auger & Oblivion Express Marais Wedding, 5. Check out classic Muppets music videos like The Muppets cover of Queens Bohemian Rhapsody and The Muppets music videos for Jungle Boogie, as performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. Within Temptation In Perfect Harmony, 8. In fact, the tracks from Abraxas Pool and Gypsy in the example above werent available on Spotify. Change). The Allman Brothers Band In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (Live At The Fillmore East), 6. Neither were The Corporation and Flow from the 1970 playlist. I know what youre thinking. Streaming globally at: https://www.ashevillefm.org/show/life-out-of-tunes/. But there is hope for the future. Celebrate. Clyde was always on top of the latest music, but never hesitated to juxtapose an older, more popular song with one never before heard. And one of these days, I hope to be doing the tickling. Join in the fun with original Muppet comedy shows, TV promos, and charity PSAs. Grand Funk Railroad Inside Looking Out, 4. Perhaps its a lingering librarian obsession within me. Arkansas Rocks #141. It will feature a freeform selection of music with connections to this blog, Life Out of Tunes. A way to catalog and shelve that playlist in my head. Still, I missed the uniqueBeaker Street format. (LogOut/ Or discrimination. The Beaker Street phenomenon in Little Rock, Arkansas Beaker Street was a countercultural radio show that aired on KAAY-AM from 1966 to 1984. When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. Anyway, its difficult to tell which file is which on my media player. Tunes, old and new, from the Mauds, the Siegel-Schwall Band, Steve Goodman, Patricia Barber, Koko Taylor, Rotary Connection, Bill MacKay & Ryley Walker and the Safes, just to name a few. Click here to listen to an MP3 recording of tonights show. Upon attending a DJ orientation session, I began the path toward earning a chance to host my own radio program, shadowing other program hosts and even appearing as a guest on a couple of shows, bringing music from my own collection to play and discuss on the air. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Once there, simply enter Beaker Street in the Spotify search bar and scroll down to Playlists. Click on See All and youll see a couple dozen Beaker Street playlists by joeybooks.. I dont recall the dollar amount. Every tune will deal in some way with resistance, struggle and hope. The memory of his senseless death impacts me all over again. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click here to listen to an MP3 recording of tonights show. Chris Rea Somewhere Between The Stars (Santo Spirito), 2. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Muppet Music VideosOnly on the official YouTube channel for The Muppets can you see the classic Muppets music videos, exclusive cuts of Muppets music, and all new original Muppets song covers! Horslips The Power and The Glory> The Rock Remains, 8. Watch the brand new series on Tuesday nights at 8/9p Central, only on ABC!Watch the best moments from the Muppets on ABC! 9. The program, Beaker Street hosted by Clyde Clifford, was on the air. Incidental Music: Head "Cannabis Sativa" Check out: Arkansas Record and CD Exchange and Rock City Outfitters Click here to listen to the MP3 recording of this show (Thanks Kenneth Hawkins for sharing). Twisting the radio knob as I pulled out of the parking lot, searching for my new favorite station, I heard the unmistakable strains of Sugar Loafs Green-Eyed Lady. Thats the one! The show continued to air until 1979, when Milkovsky left Little Rock to pursue a career in radio broadcasting in New York City. Im fortunate to live near a listener-supported, community radio station known as Asheville FM. Beaker Street was founded by John Flowers and Bill Coulter. I yanked out the rightmost pushbutton, then shoved it back in, engaging the preset. There may even be something special from Wisconsin for all you cheeseheads. It helped me forget about how wet and cold we were. It was on Beaker Street where I discovered artists like Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Albert King, Phil Ochs, East of Eden, Tom Rush, Grateful Dead, and Herbie Mann among many others, including Jaime Brockett singing about 'The Legend of the U.S.S. Miller High Life and Pabst Blue Ribbon are perhaps the only originals still around. Recently, again thanks to the Internet Archive, I located a number of Beaker Street playlists from the years 1996 to 2000, which were published on the programs web site at the time. The show was heard six nights a week, from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. Another caller who recognized me from a Heavy Chevy gig requested that I recite the spoken interlude of a song, Little Darlin by the Diamonds. Beaker Street Theatre (Little Rock, Arkansas) Milda Broussard 13 videos 2,254 views Last updated on Jun 3, 2021 Play all Shuffle 1 4:07 Legendary Beaker Street Radio Show, January 16, 2011. Procol Harum "A Salty Dog" (Live In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra) 8. The street is also home to a number of restaurants and bars. Titanic' and Deep Water Reunion covering the Tom Paxton ballad, 'Cindy's Crying.' Check out:Arkansas Record and CD ExchangeRock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch)Soft Shirts.comHippy Hounds Hemp Dog TreatsandStated Apparel, 1. Neither were The Corporation and Flow from the 1970 playlist. Beaker Street with its original host, Clyde Clifford, may be returning in February 2020! Besides his love of science, Beaker has also been known to share his passion for music and singing. When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. Now, Im working on a DJ. Yes Starship Trooper (a-Life Seeker; b- Dissolusion; c- Wurm), 5. It had been raining intermittently all day, leaving a sparkling sheen on every exposed surface. Thanks to Brian Rock for sharing. 27. Maintaining this blog isnt cheap! Like today, Summerfest was sponsored primarily by Milwaukees famous breweries. Here are 10 things you may not know about Beaker Street: 1. Though often difficult to understand, due to his this Meee accent, Beaker is known among the Muppets as the one who always gets hurt. On this commemoration of his birth, January 15, Ill broadcast my weekly radio show. One Monday evening found me shadowing on a program aptly named Uncorrected Personality Traits with hosts Jaybird and Juliet. After a steady diet of top forty hits and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice of Clifford and the loosely structured format of acid rock, folk rock, blues, jazz, and what later came to be known as progressive rock. Theres sure to be something to tickle your eardrums. It was a deliciously juicy treat, playing what can only be described as a truly eclectic cacophony of ear candy, some sweet, some sour, but all highly digestible with little or no antacid required. So tune in Thanksgiving Day, November 23, at 2:00 pm EST to hear me, Joey Books, take over as guest chef on Closer to the Edge. In four decades of semi-regular Summerfest attendance since then, Ive heard such notable artists as Roy Orbison, the Moody Blues, Robin Trower, Linda Ronstadt, Kansas, Michael Franti, the Freddy Jones Band, Green Children and many others, including jazz, folk and blues musicians from all over the world. The biggest stars continue to perform at Summerfest in whats now a 25,000-seat amphitheater at one end of the festival grounds for which tickets are sold at much higher prices than Summerfests nominal gate cost. It included a whopping 15 more tracks . In the 1970s, Beaker Street was a radio show that aired on KAHT FM in Little Rock, Arkansas. Echoes of Beaker Street 103 videos 18,524 views Last updated on Nov 15, 2020 Inspired by the underground radio phenomenon Beaker Street, a late-night AM radio program hosted by Cl .More. 0. Milkovsky was named one of the countrys top 100 rock DJs by Rolling Stone magazine in 1976. Early on, it had been promoted as a Surprise Rock Spectacular. The acts were revealed just two weeks before the show. Documenting the set lists of legendary radio program "Beaker Street", 20th show of theArkansas Rocks Radio NetworkEra, Check out:Arkansas Record and CD Exchange andRock City Outfitters. Of course, it was also their spring fund drive and they asked if I might be interested in contributing, either fiscally or physically, to their efforts. A number of organizations are working to revitalize the area and bring it back to its former glory. Grand Funk Railroad Mean Mistreater/ Paranoid, 2. When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. In a year since starting there as a DJ, Ive written and posted about thirty or so reviews. Flowers On The Wall | with Bunsen and Beaker | Muppets Music Video | The Muppets Blakwulf Fredrik Nvisdal The Muppets godandline Stars & Stripes FOREVER! My first show will feature a sampling of great music from Chicago which has had an influence on me. (LogOut/ Memorable songs includedYounger Girl,Darlin Be Home Soon and Red-Eye Express. Trout Fishing In America No Matter What Goes Right, Your email address will not be published. They showed me a program schedule and pointed out the eclectic shows that are hosted entirely by volunteers. Please consider giving any amount you can to support community radio. It was on Beaker Street where I discovered artists like Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Albert King, Phil Ochs, East of Eden, Tom Rush, Grateful Dead, and Herbie Mann among many others, including Jaime Brockett singing about The Legend of the U.S.S. One of the most popular attractions at Beaker Street was the Psychedelic Graveyard, where attendees could take photos with life-sized cardboard cutouts of famous dead musicians. Beaker Street was named after the street that ran through the University of Arkansas campus, where the show was broadcast. Most of my time now is spent listening to music, new and old and I use old in the very broadest sense, applying to recorded music from the 1920s onward to determine what the next playlist for my radio show, Life Out of Tunes, should sound like. None of the music on that release resembles the Beaker Street background even remotely. Our goal is $23,000. Titanic and Deep Water Reunion covering the Tom Paxton ballad, Cindys Crying. And what a pleasure it was to hear full versions of songs by familiar artists versions not constrained by the three- or four-minute time limit so common on commercial radio then. Clyde was always on top of the latest music, but never hesitated to juxtapose an older, more popular song with one never before heard.