Rock N Roll Manifesto 175
The last new Rock N Roll Manifesto of 2013! Not sure where this year went. Tonight we had a new track from the Urban Voodoo Machine, a tribute to the recently departed Ray Price and a few sets of Xmas … Continue reading →
Rock N Roll Manifesto 174
A mixed bag of goodies as usual, with some Xmas songs, some thank yous, some tributes and one hot Beer Minute. Punk rock, hardcore, glam, soul, R&B, power pop, 70s rock n roll, 50s rock n roll and more. Turn … Continue reading →
Rock N Roll Manifesto 173
Had a few tech issues tonight because apparently I just started doing this yesterday. It is December and ’tis the season, so I played a few Xmas songs on this show. Other than that, the same mixed bag of stuff … Continue reading →
Rock N Roll Manifesto 172
Rockin’ and rollin’ with all kinds of stuff from rockin’ country to garage, blues, psychobilly and a whole lot more. Brand new tracks from the Tall Boys and the Dedwardians and a whole lot of other greatness. It’s Thanksgiving here … Continue reading →
Live Ledge #133: Blame Canada
Inspired by Toronto’s controversial Mayor, Rob Ford, tonight is nothing but Canadian rock ‘n’ roll!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 171
I had an off night tonight, at least for the first part of the show, but I hope you will enjoy it anyway. Lots of great new stuff tonight. You’ll want to check out Knocksville, the Degraders, Lisa Doll and … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor 24
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, November 15, 2013. Some newer artists, some classics, and some obscure stuff as well.
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Rock N Roll Manifesto 170
Brand new tracks from the Riots, the Raydios, the Lovesores and Stevie Tombstone tonight, along with lots of other great tunes. Two Beer Minutes with some really nice home brew sent in by Brent. Thanks a lot, man!!
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor 23
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, November 1, 2013. Dick Damron, Hank Snow and lots of other great stuff. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Rock N Roll Manifesto 169: Girls 2
I haven’t done one of these in 3 years, so I figured it was about time. The theme is simple, songs with the names of girls/women/ladies in their title. Lots of great songs were written about girls. Turns out they’re … Continue reading →
Rock N Roll Manifesto 168: Halloween
The annual Halloween show finally came and went. Lots of stuff I’ve never played on the Manifesto before and brand new tracks from the Tombstones, the Memphis Morticians and Switchblade Cheetah. Thanks to all those guys for letting me debut … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor #22
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, October 25, 2013. Dug a little deeper this week and featured some more obscure artists. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Live Ledge #130: Halloween
Hudson’s 4th annual Halloween-themed show! A perfect soundtrack for trick or treaters!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 167
Brand new tracks from Joan Jett and Possessed by Paul James tonight, along with lots of other great music and a legendary beer for the Beer Minute.
Live Ledge #129: RIP Drazzle
Hudson’s tribute to one of the great DJ’s, and an even greater person, David Scott “Drazzle” Rasile.
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor #20 – only on Thumbin Radio
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, October 11, 2013. This week’s show had sets of Cal Smith and Ray Price, some Liam Fitzgerald and the Rainieros and much, much more! There was no Jamboree tonight so this is an extra long episode- hope you enjoy it! [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Rock N Roll Manifesto 165
Tonight I started out with a track from Dead Split Egos, paid tribute to Philip Chevron of the Pogues, played a set by Michael Prysock, a couple sets for an old boss/friend who passed away and a bunch more great … Continue reading →
Live Ledge #127: Stormy New Releases
Surrounded by storms accurately forecast by Canadian Frankie McDonald, Hudson hosts two hours of new releases and blog finds.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 164
Brand new tunes from Gag Order and Switchblade Cheetah tonight, along with new tracks from the Dirt Daubers, the Jim Jones Revue and a shitload more greatness I don’t even need to mention here. You know what to do.
Live Ledge #126: 1988
Nothing but music from 1988 tonight, along with some commentary from Scott on his recent interview with Big Brother cast member Amanda Zuckerman.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 163: Cops
A spin off of the “Protest Songs” show, tonight’s episode was all about the men in blue. Cops, pigs, the fuzz, whatever you want to call them. Police states, police brutality, martial law, it’s all covered here and then some. … Continue reading →
Rock N Roll Manifesto 162
Tommy Unit said tonight, “from Hank, Sr. to the Misfits in under an hour! Only on the Rock N Roll Manifesto!” That about sums up my show perfectly. I love it! Had some tributes to the recently departed, some birthday … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor #19 – Thumbin Radio
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, September 13, 2013. An acknowledgement of Friday the 13th, a set from Eddie Noack, and lots of other great classic country. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Live Ledge #125: The Clash
To celebrate the release of the Sound System box set, tonight’s show is all Clash-related!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 161
Lots of kick ass music and a visit from Stevie Tombstone. Need I say more?
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor #18 – only on Thumbin Radio
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, September 6, 2013. No theme tonight, just some more great country music for ya. Played a set by the B-Stars. Check them out, buy their stuff, and tell them you heard them on Thumbin’ Radio. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Live Ledge #124: New Releases
There’s quite a few new releases of note, and Hudson samples them all!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 160: Protest Songs
With all that’s been going on stateside lately, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to throw together a show focused upon anti-war songs and social and political protest songs. I asked the Manifesto listeners for some suggestions, and then … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor #17 – only on Thumbin Radio
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, August 30, 2013. Back with a theme- all songs about “the blues” on tonight’s show. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Live Ledge #123: Replacements Roundtable
Director Gorman Bechard, author Caryn Rose, blogger Brad Searles, and music fan Jason Loeb join Scott Hudson to discuss last week’s reunion of the Replacements in Toronto.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 159
Back to the normalcy of a regular Manifesto tonight, as it should be, I suppose. No theme, just music from all over the place. Played 3 new kick-ass singles from Rapid Pulse Records tonight, go pick them up over at … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor #16 – only on Thumbin Radio
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, August 23, 2013. No theme tonight, just a mixed bag of classics and a few tracks from current artists. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Rock N Roll Manifesto 158: A Musical Journey
Tonight’s show was meant to start a conversation. Music is a journey, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how I got from point A to point B, musically. A lot of times, I can remember when and where I … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor #15 – Prison
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, August 16, 2013. Prison, jail, death row- all songs about being locked up on this episode of the HTHWF. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Live Ledge #122: Covers
It’s a show of nothing but covers, including a commemoration of the anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 157: Cover Your Ass 3
The Manifesto is back with another installment of Cover Your Ass, original songs backed with cover versions- some straight, some completely different. You may like the original better, or maybe the cover. Either way, I hope you dig the stuff … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor #14 – Cowboy Jack Clement
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, August 9, 2013. Had a tribute to the late Cowboy Jack Clement tonight, along with some songs about beer and drinkin’ in general. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Rock N Roll Manifesto 156
More of what you’re used to on the Rock N Roll Manifesto. Play loud! Next week I won’t be live, but I will try my best to get a podcast done for you folks so you’ll still be able to … Continue reading →
Live Ledge #121: New Finds
July may have been a slow month, but August is looking great as we preview some great new releases!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 155
I totally forgot to take a picture of my beer tonight, so you get one I found on Google. Manifesto 155 was the normal mix of genres: punk, glam, girl groups, soul, R&B, mod, power pop, hardcore and more. T-shirts … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor #13
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, July 26, 2013. Not much to say, just some great country music for you. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Live Ledge #120: Detroit Rock City
Inspired by Steve Miller’s recent book, Detroit Rock City, tonight’s show is nothing but rock ‘n’ roll from that seminal music city.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 154: 3 Years!
3 years! Tonight’s show was the 3 year anniversary of the Rock N Roll Manifesto, to the day. July 24th, 2010 was the very first Manifesto ever. The show was even longer than usual tonight with lots of great music, … Continue reading →
Live Ledge #119: Richie Ramone
Former Ramones drummer Richie Ramone was tonight’s special guest, chatting about not only his days with the Ramones but his upcoming solo album Entitled.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 153: Dirty R&B
As a follow up to last week’s show of sexually charged punk n roll, here’s an episode of nothing but dirty R&B and blues. I recorded this show on July 7th so you folks wouldn’t miss out on your weekly … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor 12
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, July 12, 2013. My first show with my new broadcasting software all dialed in the way I want it. I think it turned out pretty good, sound-wise. Hopefully, you’ll agree.
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Rock N Roll Manifesto 152: Sleaze
This episode of the Manifesto was all sleazy, dirty, sexually suggestive songs. Mostly punk rock, but also some rockabilly, psychobilly and more. Even had a great Brats in Leather Jackets that fit the theme. I was trying out new broadcasting … Continue reading →
Rock N Roll Manifesto 151
Manifesto 151 was more of what you’re used to by now- a genre defying trip! There’s two kinds of music, folks: good and bad. If it’s good, you’ll hear it on the Rock N Roll Manifesto. Some news: there will … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor 11
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, June 28, 2013. Another episode of the HTHWF. No theme tonight, just some good old country music. [to_like id=”2147″][/to_like]
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Live Ledge #117: Walking Alphabet
Most of tonight’s show is a soundtrack of sorts to Hudson’s “Walking Rock Alphabet”.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 150: Yay?
So, episode 150 came and went with little fanfare, but it was a whole lot of fun, at least. There was a birthday shoutout, a get-well, a tribute to a recently passed blues legend, some thank yous, some requests, a … Continue reading →
Rock N Roll Manifesto 149: Celebrate Diversity
Most folks who listen to the Manifesto tell me that the thing they like most is the unpredictable nature of it. The fact that the show can go from hardcore punk to soul, from metal to country and so on. … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor 10: Almost Blue
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, June 14, 2013. Tonight’s HTHWF was inspired by Elvis Costello and the Attractions’ “Almost Blue” LP. That’s all I’ll say, tune in and see what it’s about.
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Live Ledge #116: Replacements Reunion
An almost all-interview show, with Gorman Bechard chatting about the Replacements reunion, and members of Cursive and Teenage Bottlerocket promoting upcoming Sioux Falls appearances.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 148
I started out tonight’s show with a 10 song tribute to the memory of Torr Skoog, singer for the Kings of Nuthin’ who recently decided to check out of this world way too early. Really fucking sad. After that, it … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor 9
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Friday, June 7, 2013. Tonight was the HTHWF’s Friday debut, where it will likely stay for the next little while, at least. This episode started off with some rockin’ country boogies and then went into some classics, some songs about drinkin’ and more.
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Live Ledge #114: 1983
A celebration of a year that was very important for host Scott Hudson – 1983!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 146: ABCD
Over the weekend I watched the documentary, “A Band Called Death,” so I wanted to talk a bit about it, and play some tracks from Death and Rough Francis. The movie really is a must-see if you’re a music fan. … Continue reading →
Live Ledge #113: Covers
It’s been awhile since an all-covers show, so celebrate the holiday weekend with almost 2 1/2 hours of remade tunes!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 145
It was back to the normal format tonight. Had tunes from all over the spectrum, a couple of requests, a band submission, some new stuff, some classics, a Beer Minute and the return of Brats in Leather Jackets. Download and … Continue reading →
Live Ledge #112: Love Is The Law
Tonight we celebrate the passage of the Marriage Equality Law in Minnesota.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 144: Rhythm & Blues
Jumpin’, jivin’, screamin’, shoutin’, stompin’, rockin’ rhythm & blues! That’s right, nothing but R&B on tonight’s show, folks. The 60′s garage punk Manifesto is one of my most downloaded. I think this one is better! We’ll see what you folks … Continue reading →
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor 7: Honky Tonkin’
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Saturday, May 11, 2013. The first hour of this show was all honky tonk songs. After that I took some requests from John, who was kind enough to join me in the chat over at Thumbin’ Radio. As a result, the show is 40+ minutes longer than usual. […]
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Live Ledge #111: Jukebox
That beautiful 350 pound Seeburg Jukebox is the source of all the tunes tonight.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 143: Your Mom
I attempted to do a show for Mother’s Day tonight, but something tells me it wasn’t one of my better shows. My apologies in advance. I also took a break from the theme to play the new Black Flag track, … Continue reading →
Rural Ledge-ucation #100: Season Finale
Rural Ledge-ucation is taking a summer hiatus, so why not have a whole show of bootleg Paul Westerberg?
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor 6
Original air date on Thumbin Radio – Saturday, May 4, 2013. Hey, folks, Greg Lonesome here. The Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor is back, and it’s now a weekly, one hour show! Tonight was the debut of the HTHWF in the new time slot of 11:00pm EDT/10:00pm CDT. As usual, it was a mix of classic […]
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Rock N Roll Manifesto 142
Another eppy-sode of the Manifesto down the hatch. Had a tribute to George Jones and a set for my lovely wife on this show, along with some requests from the chat and a whole bunch of other greatness. Dig in! … Continue reading →
Rural Ledge-ucation #99: Cowpunk
The death of George Jones has inspired Hudson to look back at some of the 80′s country-punk that led him on the path to understanding the greatness of old school country artists.
Live Ledge #109: George Jones
Besides commemorating the passing of legendary country icon George Jones, tonight’s Ledge celebrates various anniversaries and birthdays of the past week.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 141
Manifesto 141 had a set in memory of Johnny Thunders, some Slovenly Records tunes, some requests and a big thank you to Dan, who sent me a killer beer for the Beer Minute. Thanks, Dan!
Rural Ledge-ucation #98: Record Store Day
The 3rd annual Record Store Day show includes not only some of the great music released yesterday but commentary on some of the issues that should be addressed.
Live Ledge #108: Dear Boston
Tonight’s show is a love letter to the great city, Boston, and features 50 years of seminal rock, garage, punk, and college rock!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 140
Manifesto 140 started off with some love for Boston and then quickly moved on to some rockabilly, some releases from FOLC records, a set in memory of Eddie Cochran and Joey Ramone, lots of punk rock, some psychobilly, a track … Continue reading →
Rural Ledge-ucation #97: More 1982
Another carry-over from Friday’s Live Ledge – more tracks from the strangeness that was 1982!
Live Ledge #107: 1982 (Again)
Another examination of the great music that came out in 1982!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 139
This time on the Manifesto I started off with songs about the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, since she just passed away. Apparently, people really didn’t like her much. The Manifesto is normally a mixed bag of stuff, and this episode … Continue reading →
Rural Ledge-ucation #96: More New Finds
Another continuation of Friday’s new release show, along with a big announcement on the future of the Sunday morning show.
Live Ledge #106: New Finds
It’s another episode of new releases and blog finds, along with a commemoration of the 19th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 138
I missed an opportunity to play “We Are 138″ by the Misfits tonight since this was Manifesto 138. Oh well. Live and learn. I did, however, play a set for North Korea and it’s threat of nuclear war, some red … Continue reading →
Rural Ledge-ucation #95: More Then And Now
Continuing on from Friday’s show with more old and new tracks!
Live Ledge #105: Then And Now
Two tracks per artist – one old and one new. It’s a simple concept, but fun!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 137 (Sort of)
This most certainly is not the show that was broadcasted live on Wednesday night. Nope, that show was lost in the ether. This is just a reasonable facsimile. I hated the fact that people were waiting to hear a new … Continue reading →
Rural Ledge-ucation #94: Country
A companion piece of sorts to Friday’s “rock” show. Nothing but songs about country music. Or almost nothing but.
Live Ledge #104: Rock!
It’s an obvious topic that should have been explored years before, but tonight’s show is all songs about “Rock”!
Rural Ledge-ucation #93: St. Paddy’s Day
Nothing but traditional Irish tunes today. Well, as traditional as Scott will get.
Live Ledge #103: Dave Pirner
A very special episode of Live Ledge, highlighted by a phone interview with Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner!
Rural Ledge-ucation #92: Daylight Savings Time
We all hate it, so why not a show dedicated to daylight savings time?
Live Ledge #102: Songs For Slim
Tonight’s show debuts the entire new Replacements EP, Songs For Slim, along with the original versions of the covers. Plus, tracks from future Songs For Slim contributors.
Rural Ledge-ucation #91: More New Finds
Nothing but the quieter new tunes Hudson has discovered in recent weeks.
Live Ledge #101: New Finds
It’s that time of the month again – almost nothing but new releases and blog finds, including one of the tracks from the upcoming new release by The Replacements!
