Quicksilver Messenger Service "Pride Of Man" 6. Every tune will deal in some way with resistance, struggle and hope. Not complaining, just thought you need to know this. 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. 0. It helped to launch the careers of several Arkansas-based musicians, including Rodney Crowell, Albert King, and Fayetteville native Ronnie Hawkins. A team of the Kingdom's finest detectives has been assembled and put on the case. The 1970s were a time of great social change in the United States. Procol Harum A Salty Dog (Live In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra), 8. 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. In many ways, Beaker Street was the citys first alternative music scene, and it paved the way for future generations of musicians and fans. Als book was titled Why Not Me? We are so happy to have Beaker Street back. Thanks to the Internet Archive digital library, portions of some original Beaker Street programs have been preserved. 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. During that time the show was also streamed live, from itsBeaker Streetweb site. Act. What a gas! Here is: Please give generously to support community radio on Asheville FM ! The Magical Mystery Tour, an hour of all Beatles music, starts the night off at 8 p.m., and the Midnight Snack, a full complete vintage album, follows Beaker Street. 10 .Beaker Street is still fondly remembered by those who were there during its heyday, and its influence can still be felt in Little Rocks music scene today. At the center of this scene was Beaker Street, a weekly radio program that featured blues, rock, and folk music. Here are two airchecks of Beaker Street. If you were lucky enough to catch Beaker Street in its heyday, youll never forget it. Titanic' and Deep Water Reunion covering the Tom Paxton ballad, 'Cindy's Crying.' Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have a BA. Besides his love of science, Beaker has also been known to share his passion for music and singing. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It included a whopping 15 more tracks . 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! Peace! CLYDE ON-DEMAND: Listen to Kenneth Hawkinsrecording of this show by clicking on the link below: 100th Beaker Street of the Arkansas Rocks Era. Update: If you were not aware, Arkansasrocks.com has answered the call to bring Beaker Street & Clyde Clifford into the fold. My Introduction to Underground Radio: KAAY Little Rock, Arkansas. Summerfest is an annual music festival held in a permanent, seventy-five acre Festival Park along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In fact, the tracks from Abraxas Pool and Gypsy in the example above werent available on Spotify. ), That brings to mind some memories. It was a song from the Heavy Chevy playlist, so I accommodated her request and she made her donation. Streaming globally at: https://www.ashevillefm.org/show/life-out-of-tunes/. If you missed it, you can still listen to thisLife Out of Tunes show through Monday, February 5, 2018 by following the link: https://www.ashevillefm.org/show/life-out-of-tunes/ and clicking on the Play Archive button. Gordon Lightfoot Don Quixote (studio)/ Im Not Sayin/ Ribbon Of Darkness (Live- Sunday Concert), 4. I was home from college for the summer, making my getaway in dads carafter working second shift as an amateur sand-blaster at Fairbanks-Morse Corporation. 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. 3. The show quickly became popular, thanks to its mix of music, humor, and intelligent conversation. I listened to the programs broadcast on-air and streamed over the Internet. 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. In a year since starting there as a DJ, Ive written and posted about thirty or so reviews. Youre thinking Accardi has sunk to a new level of cheap self-promotion. 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. In fact, the tracks from Abraxas Pool and Gypsy in the example above werent available on Spotify. Memorable songs includedYounger Girl,Darlin Be Home Soon and Red-Eye Express. I yanked out the rightmost pushbutton, then shoved it back in, engaging the preset. Some folks experience personal catharsis from writing. 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. Trout Fishing In America No Matter What Goes Right. Host: Clyde Clifford. Today, Beaker Street is home to many businesses, including the Arkansas State Capitol, the Arkansas Supreme Court, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. So it was sweet when, in the mid-90s, I learned that Beaker Street with Clyde Clifford had returned to the airwaves. (LogOut/ Well, perhaps not. Vanilla Fudge STRA (Illusions Of My Childhood Part 1)> You Keep Me Hanging On, 7. Clifford left Beaker Street andKAAY in 1974. 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). Heart White Lightning And Wine/ Ill Be Your Song (Love Me Like Music)/ Dreamboat Annie (Reprise), 7. 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. Its frustrating to think wonderful prose and not be able to transfer it to actual words on paper or a screen. Underground returns - Arkansas Online Click here to listen to an MP3 recording of tonights show. By that time, FM had taken hold, and I was now listening to underground radio on Radio Free Madison, WIBA-FM from Madison, Wisconsin. Two other program hosts, Sarah and Erik, graciously opened their programs to me for shadowing, and I was able to watch, learn and earn more air time with them. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Chuck Mangione Hill Where The Lord Hides (Live At The Holywood Bowl), 1. A 2020 New Years Eve(12:01 New Years Day) surprise episode was aired &. Yet. Okay, Show Me Beaker Street: Little Rock, Arkansas in the 1970s 27. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Placebo "Running Up That Hill" 4. Beaker Street was named after the street that ran through the University of Arkansas campus, where the show was broadcast. Miller High Life and Pabst Blue Ribbon are perhaps the only originals still around. The Moody Blues, Mason Profit, Yes, Tyrannosaurus Rex, John Prine, Emerson-Lake & Palmer, Cream, Frank Zappa & Mothers of Invention, Janice Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, James Gang, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell are just a small handful of the acts first introduced to me by Clyde Clifford. FEATURED PODCASTS 100K CLUB Best Podcasts By City 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. On my July 2, 2018 radio show, Life Out of Tunes on Asheville FM, Ill be spinning songs from that first Summerfest experience and fromother artists Ive heard at the festival over the years. Many of the original Beaker Street musicians went on to have successful careers in the music industry, including Steve Cropper (Booker T. & The MGs) and Levon Helm (The Band). Discover Popular Podcasts. None of the music on that release resembles the Beaker Street background even remotely. Host: Clyde Clifford Incidental Music: Head "Cannabis Sativa" Check out: Arkansas Record and CD Exchange Rock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch) Soft Shirts.com Hippy Hounds Hemp Dog Treats and Stated Apparel 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Businesses started to close down, properties became abandoned, and crime rates rose. The week of October 28 November 3 is the Asheville FM Fall Fund Drive. Youll find me volunteering again at that table under a canopy set up in front of the station. This event was on a Sunday, the final day of the festival. Or republicans. 'Undercurrents of the night': A Q&A with Clyde Clifford of Beaker Street Fairport Convention The Naked Highwayman. Now, most of the writing Im able to accomplish is in the form of brief reviews for new CD releases. Jus dont throw no bottles at me. Heplayed an entire set and two encores without incident. Sometimes all it takes to tame an otherwise unruly concert crowd is politely asking not to be a beer-bottle target. Flowers was a musician and record store owner, while Coulter was a music journalist. I yanked out the rightmost pushbutton, then shoved it back in, engaging the preset. The hundred book reviews I wrote for Library Journal spanned about twenty years, so I should be hitting my stride soon. I wish I could send you some photos of what displays. By necessity, I had to either substitute one song for another from the same artist, or skip some songs entirely because, in case you didnt know it, Spotify doesnt have everything. In 1982 I was associate director of the Janesville (WI) Public Library. 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. And though its no longer just a buck fifty for general admission, Summerfest remains one of the best bargains for live music around, still hosting hundreds of musical acts on eleven different stages, over eleven consecutive days. (LogOut/ Still, I missed the uniqueBeaker Street format. Tune into the all new the Muppet show, The Muppets on Tuesday nights at 8|7c on ABC! Its a joy for me to play music for a listening audience and its fun to know those listeners are not only from here in Asheville, but from anywhere in the country and perhaps the world. Life Out of Tunes on the radio, hosted by Joey Books, can be heard Mondays, 2:00 to 3:00 PM (Eastern) on Asheville FM (WSFM-LP, 103.3) and streaming worldwide at http://ashevillefm.org. 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! A donor called to offer the requested amount, but asked me to shave only half the mustache. 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. , hosted by Clyde Clifford, will air from 9 p.m. to midnight. http://bit.ly/1h7TqDNNothing ever seems to go right for Beaker - watch as he opens his heart through song as he shares his cover of the Kansas classic, \"Dust in the Wind\" Watch more of the best moments, music videos, and laughs from The Muppets! The show was heard six nights a week, from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. Click here to listen to the MP3 recording of this show. But there is hope for the future. I was also invited to be a pitch partner for an hour with Professor JD during his prog rock show, Closer to the Edge, on Thursday afternoon of the fund drive. 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. During the telethon I offered to shave off my mustache while on camera for a specific donation. Clyde was always on top of the latest music, but never hesitated to juxtapose an older, more popular song with one never before heard. 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. Now, Im working on a DJ. We didnt like war. Neil Young and Crazy Horse Cortez The Killer (Live Rust), 5. 1. The show was created by and named after its original host, John Gage, who took the name Beaker from the Muppets character. (LogOut/ The Asheville FM spring fund raiser begins Saturday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 4. See: https://arktimes.com/entertainment/2020/01/07/beaker-street-is-back?fbclid=IwAR21qsZZbUYizlzu41A-4DJv5DEdQRek-MyBhfkNPJP2eifSmhGNEOu8KAw. http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MuppetsStudios Watch more Muppet Music Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiyHgXXaitUHx0Jpt9tW1k0ZZuydnNORlGet ready for The Muppets like youve never seen them before! Brian Auger & Oblivion Express Marais Wedding, 5. It was fifty years ago, but seems like a blink of an eye. I was home from college for the summer, making my getaway in dads carafter working second shift as an amateur sand-blaster at Fairbanks-Morse Corporation. 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. Heres a playlist for the first two hours of the programwhich was broadcast and streamed on January 9, 2000: I was unable to locate recorded shows from the later years of Beaker Street. If any bottles were thrown toward the stage during Mountains set, the high decibel sound waves mightve stopped them in flight. By that time, FM had taken hold, and I was now listening to underground radio on Radio Free Madison, WIBA-FM from Madison, Wisconsin. When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. Beaker Street was on the air for six years, and it left a lasting impression on everyone who heard it. The Inside Story of the Making and Unmaking of the Franken Presidency. I saw comedian Billy Crystal perform there early in his career, and heard Linda Ronstadt announce to the Milwaukee crowd, Its so great to be here in Indiana! We were quick to correct her geography. 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. 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. Titanic, 3. Although it was short-lived, this scene produced some of the most influential and innovative music of its time. Grand Funk Railroad Inside Looking Out, 4. The street was named after the fictional character Dr. John Beaker from the television show The Andy Griffith Show. Beyond Baker Street | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Here you can listen to the first hour of a program originally broadcast on June 26, 1970: Most albums from which the tracks were selected are 1970 releases. 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. And we are very fortunate for it. Ten Years After Baby Wont You Let Me Rock N Roll You, 1. Despite its success,Beaker Street came to an end in 1974 due to increasing financial difficulties and declining interest from the public. Thanks to the Internet Archive digital library, portions of some original Beaker Street programs have been preserved. 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. 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. Fri Jan 06, 2023. Still, I missed the uniqueBeaker Street format. It opened up their eyes and ears to new sounds and perspectives, and ultimately helped shape their musical taste. The community radio station for which I volunteer, Asheville FM, is no different with regard to those needs. 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.. Clifford left Beaker Street andKAAY in 1974. Admission to the festival grounds was a dollar fifty at the gate or an even dollar if you bought a mail order ticket in advance. It had been raining intermittently all day, leaving a sparkling sheen on every exposed surface. The show originally aired on Sunday nights from 10pm to midnight, but later moved to Saturday nights. The Beaker Street Database project is a fan based attempt to archive past and present playlists from the Beaker Street Program. Days later I found myself standing under the canopy, behind the Asheville FM table at another community event, talking with folks about the station, its programs and its opportunities to serve the Asheville listening audience. 7th show of the Arkansas Rocks Radio Network Era. 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.. Thanks to the Internet Archive digital library, portions of some original Beaker Street programs have been preserved. The street is also home to a number of restaurants and bars. Beaker Street 6-25-21 - Beaker Street Set Lists He would often interview local and regional musicians on the show. Join in the fun with original Muppet comedy shows, TV promos, and charity PSAs. 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. This channel is home to your beloved group of Muppet friends: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Beaker, the Swedish Chef and more! Documenting the set lists of legendary radio program "Beaker Street", Listen to Beaker Street with Clyde Clifford every Friday night from 8 p.m. to Midnight Central Time on the Arkansas Rocks Radio Network or online at http://arkansasrocks.com/, CLYDE ON-DEMAND: Listen to Kenneth Hawkins recording of this show by clicking on the link below: Google Drive 119th Beaker Street of the Arkansas Rocks Era. We arrived instead near the end of Tayles set. And thanks for listening to Life Out of Tunes on Asheville FM! 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. Happy listening! By that time, FM had taken hold, and I was now listening to underground radio on Radio Free Madison, WIBA-FM from Madison, Wisconsin. Quicksilver Messenger Service Pride Of Man, 6. Aircheck of Beaker Street and Beaker Theater - 4/13/71. Local newspapers even began writing articles about the Beaker Street phenomenon.. 2. Subscribe for some of your favorite and best film and television clips from The Muppets, as well as music covers and brand new comedy sketches.Check out exclusive Muppet parodies, Muppet music videos, Muppet song covers, comedy sketches, and more! The other could be described generally as the social impact of technology. Trout Fishing In America No Matter What Goes Right. After a steady diet of top forty "hits" and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice . His senseless death impacted me. Click here to listen to Kenneth Hawkins' Google Drive recording of this show They called it Beaker Street, after the street where one of the members lived. FEATURED PODCASTS. Thanks to Brian Rock for sharing. Clyde was always on top of the latest music, but never hesitated to juxtapose an older, more popular song with one never before heard. Blood, Sweat & Tears Blues- Part II> Variations On A Theme By Erik Satie, 3. I wish he were still in office now and actually considering that run for a Franken Presidency. In 2012 the original complete soundtrack from the movie "Charade" was release for the first time ever. There may even be something special from Wisconsin for all you cheeseheads. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click here to listen to an MP3 recording of tonights show. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiyHgXXaitUEgAKvEzfsV1GTgJnrcy0j3Get more from The Muppets!http://disney.com/muppetsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuppetsTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MuppetsStudioTumblr: http://themuppets.tumblr.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/themuppetsMuppets CharactersNot one to leave the Muppet Lab too often, Beaker is the accident-prone assistant to Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. But for his show, Clyde Clifford delves deep into album cuts, many played directly from the original vinyl albums. Radio Recordings: Remembering Beaker Street show The show was created and hosted by John Milkovsky, who was also a music journalist for the Arkansas Times. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Neither were The Corporation and Flow from the 1970 playlist. In the 1970s, Beaker Street was a radio show that aired on KAHT FM in Little Rock, Arkansas. Your email address will not be published. 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 program, Beaker Street hosted by Clyde Clifford, was on the air. Frankens actual political career in the Senate was serious. When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, I was finishing my senior year in high school. PREVIOUS PAGE. Blue Oyster Cult E.T.I. The Moody Blues The Voice/ Gemini Dream, 9. Still, I missed the uniqueBeaker Street format. Top Trending Podcasts. I was home from college for the summer, making my getaway in dads carafter working second shift as an amateur sand-blaster at Fairbanks-Morse Corporation. My first experience at Summerfest was in 1971. 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. Beaker Street - Wikipedia With time and effort, Beaker Street could once again become a thriving community in Little Rock. NEXT PAGE. Here are 10 things you may not know about Beaker Street: 1. The program, Beaker Street hosted by Clyde Clifford, was on the air. Here you can listen to the first hour of a program originally broadcast on June 26, 1970: Most albums from which the tracks were selected are 1970 releases. Its ambitious, but attainable. It will feature a freeform selection of music with connections to this blog, Life Out of Tunes.