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Bruce Brodeen Michael Davis of The MC5 has died.....

It's now 3 down and 2 left standing with one of Rock 'n Roll's most vibrant and influential bands.

http://www.freep.com/article/20120219/NEWS08/120219003/Michael-Davis-bassist-from-60s-band-MC5-dies-age-68

Added by Bruce Brodeen on February 20, 2012 at 12:38pm — No Comments

Sparky ShockPop Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com - Feb. 19, 2012 - The Play Lists

Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com

Round about four hours of amazing Independent artists every Sunday on ScrubRadio! Running the gambit from the avant garde - to acoustic - to power pop and beyond! Join the cool kids! Every Sunday, 10A(+) to 2P EST (3-7PM GMT) on ScrubRadio.com

AIR DATE: Feb. 19, 2012

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Added by Sparky ShockPop on February 20, 2012 at 9:12am — No Comments

maximum jack Is the White Album Too Long?

The White Album begs the question: WWGMD (What Would George Martin Do)? GM has been quoted as saying if the Beatles would have pared down this double LP to 14 songs it would have been brilliant. I've often sided with him, but I never actually thought it out. So, I decided to make my own, perfect…

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Added by maximum jack on February 19, 2012 at 9:45pm — 3 Comments

Sparky ShockPop Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com - Feb. 12, 2012 - The Play Lists

Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com

Round about four hours of amazing Independent artists every Sunday on ScrubRadio! Running the gambit from the avant garde - to acoustic - to power pop and beyond! Join the cool kids! Every Sunday, 10A(+) to 2P EST (3-7PM GMT) on ScrubRadio.com

AIR DATE: Feb. 12, 2012

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Added by Sparky ShockPop on February 15, 2012 at 8:25am — No Comments

Theodore Knapinsky Bob Gruen-Rock Seen

In the Webster's dictionary on the term craftsmanship, the word means skilled -artisan. That is how that best can best can be described the body of work done by Bob Gruen. Bob Gruen is a skilled artisan and the body of work speaks for its self.

 Its all here, especially the…

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Added by Theodore Knapinsky on February 6, 2012 at 10:49pm — No Comments

Sparky ShockPop Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com - Feb. 5, 2012 - The Play Lists

Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com

Round about four hours of amazing Independent artists every Sunday on ScrubRadio! Running the gambit from the avant garde - to acoustic - to power pop and beyond! Join the cool kids! Every Sunday, 10A(+) to 2P EST (3-7PM GMT) on ScrubRadio.com

AIR DATE: Feb. 5, 2012

FEATURED ARTISTS: …

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Added by Sparky ShockPop on February 6, 2012 at 10:26am — No Comments

Frank Secich Deadbeat Poets In Berlin At The Bassy Cowboy Club 01/14/2012!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1793296367801

The Deadbeat Poets doing "The Truth About Flying Saucers" at the Bassy Cowboy Club In Berlin, Germany 0n January 14, 2012!…
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Added by Frank Secich on February 1, 2012 at 12:39am — No Comments

Deborah R Millstein Responsibility and Cyberspace

This morning as I was zipping around Facebook, seeing the usual hooey I wrote this status,



***Lying non-stop while frolicking around cyberspace really isn't such a great idea...if you think anything is private, think again...once…
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Added by Deborah R Millstein on January 31, 2012 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Pat Jumpy Riotus free garage rock 45s dance!

 DJ Big Sir is back & Flip City has him!

Join us for a FREE night of all '60s mod & garage rock 45s.

Expect no hits this time!

 

Last month was an incredible night. Please try to make the scene!

Convenient to the G train, B62/B43 buses.

Fine selection of beer, coffee and cake. Smokers yard open late!

Veronica People's Club, 105 Franklin St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 10PM-4AM, FREE no fee, Sat., Feb. 4

Added by Pat Jumpy on January 30, 2012 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Sparky ShockPop Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com - Jan. 29, 2012 - The Play Lists

Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com

Round about four hours of amazing Independent artists every Sunday on ScrubRadio! Running the gambit from the avant garde - to acoustic - to power pop and beyond! Join the cool kids! Every Sunday, 10A(+) to 2P EST (3-7PM GMT) on ScrubRadio.com

AIR DATE: Jan. 29, 2012

FEATURED ARTISTS: …

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Added by Sparky ShockPop on January 30, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Sparky ShockPop Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com - Jan. 22, 2012 - The Play Lists

Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com

Round about four hours of amazing Independent artists every Sunday on ScrubRadio! Running the gambit from the avant garde - to acoustic - to power pop and beyond! Join the cool kids! Every Sunday, 10A(+) to 2P EST (3-7PM GMT) on ScrubRadio.com

AIR DATE: Jan. 22, 2012

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Added by Sparky ShockPop on January 23, 2012 at 1:46pm — 3 Comments

Robert Stanley Etta James - One of the best is gone.

I'm very saddened to hear about the death of Etta James. What a talent and one of the mainstays of Chess Records. Not many songs are more moving than her "At Last" and not many are hotter than "Tell Mama".

We'll miss…

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Added by Robert Stanley on January 20, 2012 at 12:06pm — 3 Comments

Sparky ShockPop Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com - Jan. 15, 2012 - The Play Lists

Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com

Round about four hours of amazing Independent artists every Sunday on ScrubRadio! Running the gambit from the avant garde - to acoustic - to power pop and beyond! Join the cool kids! Every Sunday, 10A(+) to 2P EST (3-7PM GMT) on ScrubRadio.com

AIR DATE: Jan. 15, 2012

FEATURED ARTISTS:…

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Added by Sparky ShockPop on January 16, 2012 at 10:55am — No Comments

Pat Jumpy The Return of the Empress of Soul!

 

Hey there!
 
I team up with the Empress of Soul (one of my influences!) to blast all '60s soul 45s.
You may not know her, but you should!
 
Stroll to Satellite Lounge, 143 Havermeyer St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn,…
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Added by Pat Jumpy on January 11, 2012 at 7:20pm — No Comments

Mark Bacino Look Ma! New Music!

Look Ma!: Thought I'd post a spankin' new track of mine - "Flop of the World" streaming on the Blog now http://tinyurl.com/7sskezh

Added by Mark Bacino on January 10, 2012 at 12:03pm — No Comments

Sparky ShockPop Sparky's Favorite Independent Releases of 2011 - The Countdown Show (or something like that)

Sparky's Favorite Independent Releases of 2011 - The Countdown Show

(or something like that)

Artist - Song Title - [CD/EP Title]

1. Jude Cowan - The Lamb - [Lamb & Tyger]

2. Toxic Melons - Shotgun - [Melon Jam EP]

3. Bombadil - A Question - [All That the Rain Promises]

4. Boys In the Well - Down To You - [Mostly Honest]

5.…

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Added by Sparky ShockPop on January 9, 2012 at 3:46am — No Comments

Frank Secich Deadbeat Poets # 5 In Coolest Song 2011 Contest!

The Results Are In For "Coolest Song in The World 2011!
Deadbeat Poets #5! Very cool!
http://undergroundgarage.com/radio-show-2/coolest-song-in-the-world-2011.html
Thanks so much to everyone who voted!

Added by Frank Secich on January 6, 2012 at 9:54pm — No Comments

Sparky ShockPop Sparky's Favorite CDs of 2011

Sparky's Favorite CDs of 2011

Happy New Year!



I've stated it in years past, and I'll say it again... I really hate making year end lists! I play what I like and I like what I play, so everything that I play…

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Added by Sparky ShockPop on January 4, 2012 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Sparky ShockPop Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com - Jan. 01, 2012 - The Play Lists

Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com

Round about four hours of amazing Independent artists every Sunday on ScrubRadio! Running the gambit from the avant garde - to acoustic - to power pop and beyond! Join the cool kids! Every Sunday, 10A(+) to 2P EST (3-7PM GMT) on ScrubRadio.com

AIR DATE: Jan. 01, 2012

FEATURED ARTISTS:…

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Added by Sparky ShockPop on January 3, 2012 at 8:37am — No Comments

Pat Jumpy >Blow your mind (and your eardrums!) with DJ Jumpy 2 times this week! Friday, Jan. 6 finds me joining forces with the G0-G0 Gorilla gang for a night of unruly ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll. Otto’s Shrunken…

>Blow your mind (and your eardrums!) with DJ Jumpy 2 times this week!

Friday, Jan. 6 finds me joining forces with the G0-G0 Gorilla gang for a night of unruly ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll. Otto’s Shrunken Head, 538 E 14th St at Avenue A. I'm looking to do two thirty minute sets.

There may be bands, there may be a dance contest (I’m disqualified, so enter!),

11PM. FREE,no fee! Take the L train.

             * * *

THEN,…

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Added by Pat Jumpy on January 2, 2012 at 8:01pm — No Comments

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