The Ledge #689: 1985
As a rule I generally don’t go to class reunions. They’re just too weird for me, and I’m not great at the “what are you doing these days” types of conversations. But a few weeks ago was my 40th year college reunion, and a handful of great old friends convinced me to attend some of the festivities. Truthfully, I have to thank those old pals, as I ended up having a great time. Sure, my old man memory caused me to not remember some of these folks but I did my best. It also caused me to reminsce on the music of that era. I was the music director of KAUR my senior year, and it was such a great period in my life. Some of my favorite bands were putting out their greatest music, and almost every week there seemed to be potnetial new faves. The combo of this sort of reminiscing and the upcoming release of a live Husker Du box set, 1985: The Miracle Year, made the decision to honor that year on a Ledge episode an easy one. Here are quite a few of the great songs from that year. Yes, at times it does get […]
The Ledge #657: The Real Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (Pt. 2)
Last week I debuted a new series where The Ledge rights the wrongs of that inept board that handles the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. The previous episode presented artists from the 50s, 60s, and 70s that deserves to be inducted. This week we handle the…
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #618 – Halloween Spooktacular
October 23rd, 2024. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #618- Tonight…the count rises from the grave a week early to plug your earholes with another killer Halloween Spooktacular!!! Turn it up! We go DEAD!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET / 7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive618.mp3 The Short Fuses – Night Of … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #618 – Halloween Spooktacular
The Ledge #540: Archival Releases
It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for box sets and other repackages of previously released material. I may be new release oriented, but I love a good set of odds and ends. Give me those unheard demos. Let me hear those old concerts. Tonight’s show compiles those types of records. There’s unreleased material by a forgotten band that were contemporaries of the New York Dolls. There’s a new mixes of classic Dead Kennedys songs. There’s numerous outtakes by the likes of Wilco and Joe Strummer. And there’s also the recently discovered early recordings of future Velvet Underground tunes by Lou Reed. Plus, a ton of live releases from Todd Snider, Pixies, Soul Asylum, and others. I would love it if every listener bought at least one record I played on either of these shows. These great artists deserve to be compensated for their hard work, and every purchase surely helps not only pay their bills but fund their next set of wonderful songs. And if you buy these records directly from the artist or label, please let them know you heard these tunes on The Ledge! Let them know who is giving them promotion! For more information, including setlists, […]
The Ledge #481: 1981 US Punk
The latest in the series of episodes devoted to the music of 1981 consists of nothing but US punk from that great year. Primarily centered around the rise of the Southern California hardcore scene, the show jumps around to all parts of our country, and…
The Ledge #437: 1980 American Punk
Earlier this year I featured a show that focused on British punk rock from 1980. Tonight, I do the same thing but featuring nothing but tunes from American punk bands from that same year.
It’s kind of interesting how the focus of the punk scene (…
Live Ledge #402: North America 1979
The final show dedicated to 1979 returns to America. As an earlier show already featured the Midwestern tones from Minneapolis, Chicago, and Cleveland, this week is primarily dedicated to the East and West Coasts, with little sets at the end featuring Texas and Canada. There’s even a set featuring some of the few mainstream bands from the era that I could handle back when I was an angry (or angrier) high schooler. It’s been a lot of fun rediscovering some of the tunes of my youth, along with discovering bands that I missed out on hearing at the time. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Live Ledge #214: 1980
Live Ledge goes back to 1980 for two hours of punk, post-punk, and every other form of alt-rock from that year!
Live Ledge #210: By The Numbers, Part 1
To celebrate a birthday, Hudson starts a two-part series where he plays one song from every year he’s lived.
Live Ledge #199: 1985
Hudson takes a trip back 30 years to night with a show featuring nothing but music from 1985.
Live Ledge #159: RIP Rik Mayall
Tonight’s episode is a tribute to former Young Ones comedy actor Rik Mayall, along with a bunch of cover tunes.
Live Ledge #151: Record Company Weasels
An entire show dedicated to those evil folks who control the record industry.
Live Ledge #122: Covers
It’s a show of nothing but covers, including a commemoration of the anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.
Live Ledge #107: 1982 (Again)
Another examination of the great music that came out in 1982!
Live Ledge #89: Black Friday Sucks!
Two hours of songs against the travesty of Black Friday, and the cretins who make it out to shop when they should still be sleeping.
