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Live Ledge #195: Record Store Day

Live Ledge #195: Record Store Day

Host Scott Hudson shares some of his Record Store Day haul, along with a discussion on the latest Replacements’ shows!

Live Ledge #194: Track 4

Live Ledge #194: Track 4

A simple premise – everything played tonight is the fourth track of the album they appeared on!

Live Ledge #193: New Releases

Live Ledge #193: New Releases

Another month, another show of nothing but brand new music!

Live Ledge #192: Trio In a Row

Live Ledge #192: Trio In a Row

Completing a trio of shows, tonight’s playlist features nothing but three consecutive classic tracks in a row.

Live Ledge #191: More Three In a Row

Live Ledge #191: More Three In a Row

The second part of three episodes where host Hudson highlights albums that featured three classic tunes in a row.

Live Ledge #189: New Releases

Live Ledge #189: New Releases

Host Scott Hudson presents some of the latest new indie, surf, punk, and blues releases.

Live Ledge #188: Back From the Grave

Live Ledge #188: Back From the Grave

To celebrate the releases of volumes 9 and 10 of the influential Back From the Grave compilations, host Scott Hudson plays tracks from each release.

Live Ledge #187: Freedom

Live Ledge #187: Freedom

Nothing but songs about freedom and employment, and freedom from employment!

Live Ledge #186: Vinyl

Live Ledge #186: Vinyl

Scott plays tracks from his new obsession – vinyl records!

Live Ledge #185: New Releases

Live Ledge #185: New Releases

The first new release showcase of 2015!

Live Ledge #184: Lydia Loveless

Live Ledge #184: Lydia Loveless

Director Gorman Bechard and singer/songwriter Lydia Loveless discuss the upcoming Who Is Lydia Loveless? documentary.

Live Ledge #183: Big Takeover’s Jack Rabid

Live Ledge #183: Big Takeover’s Jack Rabid

Big Takeover editor-in-chief Jack Rabid discusses his magazine’s 35 year history.

Live Ledge #182: 1995

Live Ledge #182: 1995

As the Beatles song goes, “it was 20 years ago” all of these songs were released.

Live Ledge #180: Best of 2014

Live Ledge #180: Best of 2014

A countdown of the 40 best albums of 2014!

Live Ledge #178: Flogging Molly

Live Ledge #178: Flogging Molly

Flogging Molly multi-instrumentalist Bob Schmidt is tonight’s special guest.

Live Ledge #177: Charlie Siren

Live Ledge #177: Charlie Siren

To promote their Sioux Falls appearance, Charlie Siren is tonight’s guest.

Live Ledge #176: Bloodshot Records

Live Ledge #176: Bloodshot Records

The 20 year history of Bloodshot Records is celebrated on tonight’s show.

Live Ledge #175: Narco States

Live Ledge #175: Narco States

Singer/guitarist Michael Meyer of Narco States is interviewed in this garage rock-based episode.

Live Ledge #174: Matthew Ryan

Live Ledge #174: Matthew Ryan

Singer/songwriter Matthew Ryan chats about his brand new album, Boxers.

Live Ledge #173: Halloween

Live Ledge #173: Halloween

It’s the fourth annual Live Ledge Halloween Extravaganza!

Live #172: Happy Birthday RPR

Live #172: Happy Birthday RPR

It’s Realpunkradio’s 5th birthday, and we celebrate with tracks from the site’s new free compilation, Killing the Record Industry Vol. 5!

Live Ledge #171: 1999

Live Ledge #171: 1999

Nothing but songs from that year that you actually did party like it was 1999!

Live Ledge #170: New Releases

Live Ledge #170: New Releases

The beginning of the month means it’s a show of nothing but new music.

Live Ledge #169: Replacements Review

Live Ledge #169: Replacements Review

Scott rambles on and on about the triumphant St. Paul appearance by The Replacements!

Live Ledge #168: Replacements Covers

Live Ledge #168: Replacements Covers

To prep for next weekend’s Replacements concert in St. Paul, tonight’s show is nothing but covers of the legendary band.

Live Ledge #167: New Releases

It’s not quite September, but that’s not stopping Scott from previewing tons of new releases.

Live Ledge #167: New Releases

Live Ledge #167: New Releases

It’s not quite September, but that’s not stopping Scott from previewing tons of new releases.

Live Ledge #166: 1994 Again

Live Ledge #166: 1994 Again

There was so much music and so little time last week that the 1994 theme has been expanded to this week’s episode.

Live Ledge #165: Eddie Spaghetti

Live Ledge #165: Eddie Spaghetti

Tonight’s special interview was with Supersuckers leader Eddie Spaghetti, who will appear in Sioux Falls next Friday night (8/22) at Big’s.

Live Ledge #164: Ian Astbury

Live Ledge #164: Ian Astbury

Ian Astbury of The Cult joins Live Ledge to promote his band’s  upcoming Sioux Falls performance.

Live Ledge #163: Jason Isbell

Live Ledge #163: Jason Isbell

Tonight’s show includes an interview with Jason Isbell, along with some great Americana tracks!

Live Ledge #162: Tommy Ramone

Live Ledge #162: Tommy Ramone

The death of Ramones drummer Tommy Ramone inspires this tribute to the legendary band and musician.

Live Ledge #161: 4th of July

Live Ledge #161: 4th of July

A tribute to the holiday, with songs about the day and America, along with tributes to two famous concerts from this day.

Live Ledge #160: Shuffle

Live Ledge #160: Shuffle

Scott let iTunes do all the work tonight in selecting the playlist.

Live Ledge #159: RIP Rik Mayall

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 #158: Centromatic

Live Ledge #158: Centromatic

Tonight’s show features an interview with Centro-Matic leader Will Johnson, along with plenty of brand new releases!

Live Ledge #157: Threesomes

Live Ledge #157: Threesomes

In order to prove the theory that to be a great band you have to have a run of three classic albums, tonight’s show is nothing but trios of greatness!

Live Ledge #156: Blog Finds

Live Ledge #156: Blog Finds

Hudson has found a bunch of cool stuff online once again, including a cleaned-up version of the second Coachella appearance by The Replacements!

Live Ledge #155: Broken Side of Time

Live Ledge #155: Broken Side of Time

Director Gorman Bechard is tonight’s special guest to discuss the DVD release of Broken Side of Time.

Live Ledge #154: Friends of Cesar Romero

Live Ledge #154: Friends of Cesar Romero

To promote their Sioux Falls appearance, Friends of Cesar Romero are tonight’s Live Ledge guests.

Live Ledge #152: Fantasy Festival (Pt. 1)

Live Ledge #152: Fantasy Festival (Pt. 1)

In response to the horrors of Coachella, Hudson curates his own personal music festival.

Live Ledge #151: Record Company Weasels

Live Ledge #151: Record Company Weasels

An entire show dedicated to those evil folks who control the record industry.

Live Ledge #149: RIP Scott Asheton

Live Ledge #149: RIP Scott Asheton

A tribute to the recently-deceased drummer of The Stooges, featuring originals and covers.

Live Ledge #148: Compilations

Live Ledge #148: Compilations

Nothing but tunes from various artists compilations tonight!

Live Ledge #147: New Releases

Live Ledge #147: New Releases

Another monthly recap of brand new and upcoming new releases!

Live Ledge #146: Blog Finds

Live Ledge #146: Blog Finds

Two hours of rare music found on various blogs.

Live Ledge #145: Requests

Live Ledge #145: Requests

Tonight, the playlist falls into the hands of the listeners!

Live Ledge #144: Valentine

Live Ledge #144: Valentine

It’s the annual anti-Valentine’s Day extravaganza!

Live Ledge #143: New Releases

Live Ledge #143: New Releases

The first Friday of the month means it’s new release time on Live Ledge!

Live Ledge #142: 1979

Live Ledge #142: 1979

A trip down memory lane – nothing but tunes from that magical year of 1979.

Live Ledge #141: Odds And Sods

Live Ledge #141: Odds And Sods

There’s no real theme tonight. Just a bunch of killer songs and some babbling.

Live Ledge #140: Winter

Live Ledge #140: Winter

Host Scott Hudson “celebrates” what is starting to seem like the longest, coldest winter ever.

Live Ledge #139: Bye Bye Phil

Live Ledge #139: Bye Bye Phil

A little tribute to Phil Everly, plus some more new releases and blog finds!

Live Ledge #138: New Releases

Live Ledge #138: New Releases

We start off the year with nothing but brand new releases and reissues!

Live Ledge #137: Alphabet Rock

Live Ledge #137: Alphabet Rock

An alphabetical trip through some of Hudson’s favorite bands.

Live Ledge #136: Christmas

Live Ledge #136: Christmas

Another annual ritual – this time it’s a show of mostly revved-up holiday tunes!

Live Ledge #135: Best of 2013

Live Ledge #135: Best of 2013

Hudson counts down his favorite records of 2013!

Live Ledge #134: New Finds

Live Ledge #134: New Finds

Another show featuring nothing but new releases and online discoveries!

Live Ledge #133: Blame Canada

Live Ledge #133: Blame Canada

Inspired by Toronto’s controversial Mayor, Rob Ford, tonight is nothing but Canadian rock ‘n’ roll!

Live Ledge #131: RIP Lou Reed

Live Ledge #131: RIP Lou Reed

Tonight’s show commemorates the passing of Lou Reed.

Live Ledge #130: Halloween

Live Ledge #130: Halloween

Hudson’s 4th annual Halloween-themed show! A perfect soundtrack for trick or treaters!

Live Ledge #129: RIP Drazzle

Live Ledge #129: RIP Drazzle

Hudson’s tribute to one of the great DJ’s, and an even greater person, David Scott “Drazzle” Rasile.

Live Ledge #128: What

Live Ledge #128: What

It’s simple – nothing but songs that include the word “what”.

Live Ledge #125: The Clash

Live Ledge #125: The Clash

To celebrate the release of the Sound System box set, tonight’s show is all Clash-related!

Live Ledge #124: New Releases

There’s quite a few new releases of note, and Hudson samples them all!

Live Ledge #122: Covers

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 #121: New Finds

Live Ledge #121: New Finds

July may have been a slow month, but August is looking great as we preview some great new releases!

Live Ledge #120: Detroit Rock City

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.

Live Ledge #119: Richie Ramone

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.

Live Ledge #118: New Finds

Live Ledge #118: New Finds

Another month, another set of newly discovered music!

Live Ledge #117: Walking Alphabet

Live Ledge #117: Walking Alphabet

Most of tonight’s show is a soundtrack of sorts to Hudson’s “Walking Rock Alphabet”.

Live Ledge #115: New Finds

Live Ledge #115: New Finds

Another new month, another selection of new releases and blog finds.

Live Ledge #114: 1983

A celebration of a year that was very important for host Scott Hudson – 1983!

Live Ledge #113: Covers

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!

Live Ledge #112: Love Is The Law

Live Ledge #112: Love Is The Law

Tonight we celebrate the passage of the Marriage Equality Law in Minnesota.

Live Ledge #111: Jukebox

Live Ledge #111: Jukebox

That beautiful 350 pound Seeburg Jukebox is the source of all the tunes tonight.

Rural Ledge-ucation #100: Season Finale

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?

Live Ledge #110: May Finds

Live Ledge #110: May Finds

Another installment of an episode full of new releases and blog finds.

Rural Ledge-ucation #99: Cowpunk

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

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.

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!  

Rural Ledge-ucation #97: More 1982

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!

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

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.

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!

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 #92: Daylight Savings Time

Rural Ledge-ucation #92: Daylight Savings Time

We all hate it, so why not a show dedicated to daylight savings time?

Rural Ledge-ucation #91: More New Finds

Rural Ledge-ucation #91: More New Finds

Nothing but the quieter new tunes Hudson has discovered in recent weeks.

Live Ledge #101: New Finds

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!

Rural Ledge-ucation #90: Nicky Hopkins

Rural Ledge-ucation #90: Nicky Hopkins

Legendary session pianist Nicky Hopkins would have been 69 today, so today’s show includes some of the classic songs that features his work.

Rural Ledge-ucation #89: Bitter Tears

Rural Ledge-ucation #89: Bitter Tears

A companion piece to Friday’s “lonely” episode, this morning is nothing but “bitter” tunes.

Live Ledge #99: Lonely Boy

To “commemorate” a phony holiday, tonight’s show is an anti-Valentine’s Day show with nothing but “lonely” songs.

Rural Ledge-ucation #88: More New Finds

Today’s show is a companion to last Friday’s Live Ledge. That show consisted of my noisier new finds. Today we focus on the quieter new releases.

Live Ledge #98: New Finds

It’s that time of the month again! More new releases and blog finds!

Rural Ledge-ucation #87: Kurt Neumann From The BoDeans

BoDeans leader Kurt Neumann is interviewed in this special episode!

Live Ledge #97: Tributes

Inspired by a Lydia Loveless song called “Steve Earle”, tonight’s show is nothing but songs about other artists.

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