60 http://www.stagebanter.com/ en-us 2006 One Lucky Guitar, Inc. except songs, owned by artists & publishers God gave us music to rock, not to talk about it. But here we go. Stage Banter team Stage Banter is a music talk show — we'll review, discuss, research, dissect and fight over our favorite records and artists. Fort Wayne, IN-based friends Matt Kelley (One Lucky Guitar design studio), Sean Smith (Fort Wayne Reader writer) and Greg Locke (Whatzup Magazine writer) banter, barter and bicker about new music, old music, bad music and, most importantly, great music. Stage Banter info@stagebanter.com Stage Banter       PART #1 - Broadcast from the One Lucky Guitar world headquarters, our two-part 'Best of 2006' brought smiles, tears, laughs and grimaces to the faces of the Stage Banter Team. We hope it will do the same for you. This two-parter is an even TWO HOURS and features sub-lists about best concerts of the year, favorite songs of the year, the requisite pronunciation corrections, and more. Thanks for listening, this year -- we've been indulgent at times, and never moreso than this week. So give it to us straight -- disagree with our picks? Have your own top ten? Send us a note. We're dying to hear from you. Happy holiday      PART #1 - Broadcast from the One Lucky Guitar world headquarters, our two-part 'Best of 2006' brought smiles, tears, laughs and grimaces to the faces of the Stage Banter Team. We hope it will do the same for you. This two-parter is an even TWO HOURS and features sub-lists about best concerts of the year, favorite songs of the year, the requisite pronunciation corrections, and more. Thanks for listening, this year -- we've been indulgent at times, and never moreso than this week. So give it to us straight -- disagree with our picks? Have your own top ten? Send us a note. We're dying to hear from you. Happy holiday http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/Stage-Banter_Episode-21-1.mp3 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:00:00 EST 1:06:36     music, talk show Stage Banter       PART #2 - Broadcast from the One Lucky Guitar world headquarters, our two-part 'Best of 2006' brought smiles, tears, laughs and grimaces to the faces of the Stage Banter Team. We hope it will do the same for you. This two-parter is an even TWO HOURS and features sub-lists about best concerts of the year, favorite songs of the year, the requisite pronunciation corrections, and more. Thanks for listening, this year -- we've been indulgent at times, and never moreso than this week. So give it to us straight -- disagree with our picks? Have your own top ten? Send us a note. We're dying to hear from you. Happy holiday      PART #2 - Broadcast from the One Lucky Guitar world headquarters, our two-part 'Best of 2006' brought smiles, tears, laughs and grimaces to the faces of the Stage Banter Team. We hope it will do the same for you. This two-parter is an even TWO HOURS and features sub-lists about best concerts of the year, favorite songs of the year, the requisite pronunciation corrections, and more. Thanks for listening, this year -- we've been indulgent at times, and never moreso than this week. So give it to us straight -- disagree with our picks? Have your own top ten? Send us a note. We're dying to hear from you. Happy holiday http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/Stage-Banter_Episode-21-2.mp3 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:00:00 EST 53:04     music, talk show Stage Banter       The Stage Banter boys are too busy working on their Top Ten Albums of 2006 lists to show up for this week's taping (please send us your Top Ten list here, by the way). And so, we're treated to host DJ Owen Finbar, spinning the best the Summit City had to offer this year -- excellent tracks by the likes of Moser Woods, Left Lane Cruiser, Sub-Surface and more. Special treat: Finbar previews tracks from two of the most highly anticipated releases this year, Kevin Hambrick's 'Football Weather' and the Possum Trot Orchestra's 'Harbor Road.' Finally, please hop on over to the message boards and RSVP for the first annual Stage Banter Holiday Party, December 16 at the OLG World Headquarters.      The Stage Banter boys are too busy working on their Top Ten Albums of 2006 lists to show up for this week's taping (please send us your Top Ten list here, by the way). And so, we're treated to host DJ Owen Finbar, spinning the best the Summit City had to offer this year -- excellent tracks by the likes of Moser Woods, Left Lane Cruiser, Sub-Surface and more. Special treat: Finbar previews tracks from two of the most highly anticipated releases this year, Kevin Hambrick's 'Football Weather' and the Possum Trot Orchestra's 'Harbor Road.' Finally, please hop on over to the message boards and RSVP for the first annual Stage Banter Holiday Party, December 16 at the OLG World Headquarters. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/Stage-Banter_Episode-20.mp3 Sun, 3 Dec 2006 08:00:00 EST 55:00     music, talk show Stage Banter       The Stage Banter team returns with 'Story Hour' -- three tales about music, love and mystery. We also review recent releases by The Hold Steady, Damien Jurado and Paul Westerberg.      The Stage Banter team returns with 'Story Hour' -- three tales about music, love and mystery. We also review recent releases by The Hold Steady, Damien Jurado and Paul Westerberg. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/Stage-Banter_Episode-19.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:05:00     music, talk show Stage Banter       We welcome the Fort Wayne Reader's Michael Summers and musician Matthew Sturm for a discussion of the Britpop movement of the mid-90s, spinning rare tracks from Oasis, Blur, Pulp and some also-rans. Also, we catch up on news and run a stop-motion camera of the whole thing. Curious what Stage Banter really looks like (especially Sean)? Check out the site.      We welcome the Fort Wayne Reader's Michael Summers and musician Matthew Sturm for a discussion of the Britpop movement of the mid-90s, spinning rare tracks from Oasis, Blur, Pulp and some also-rans. Also, we catch up on news and run a stop-motion camera of the whole thing. Curious what Stage Banter really looks like (especially Sean)? Check out this Quicktime movie. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/Stage-Banter_Episode-18.mp3 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:02:30     music, talk show Stage Banter       The Stage Banter boys return to WOLG to chime in on nine (NINE!) new fall releases, including records by Dan Reeder, Cursive, The Decemberists, Yo La Tengo, TV on the Radio, The Killers, Pernice Brothers, The Swell Season and, almost, The Hold Steady. Also, music news and possible bleed-through of our studio neighbor and her Josh Groban CD.      The Stage Banter boys return to WOLG to chime in on nine (NINE!) new fall releases, including records by Dan Reeder, Cursive, The Decemberists, Yo La Tengo, TV on the Radio, The Killers, Pernice Brothers, The Swell Season and, almost, The Hold Steady. Also, music news and possible bleed-through of our studio neighbor and her Josh Groban CD. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/Stage-Banter_Episode-17.mp3 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:06:36     music, talk show Stage Banter       We move this little song and dance routine to downtown Fort Wayne and broadcast from the One Lucky Guitar office. We only sound drunk, really. It's giddiness, 100 proof no less. Anyway, we catch up on our travels around the Midwest chasing incredible music, and then get into the details and journey of Sean's favorite band, mewithoutYou, who released their long-awaited and critically adored new album Brother, Sister on September 26.      We move this little song and dance routine to downtown Fort Wayne and broadcast from the One Lucky Guitar office. We only sound drunk, really. It's giddiness, 100 proof no less. Anyway, we catch up on our travels around the Midwest chasing incredible music, and then get into the details and journey of Sean's favorite band, mewithoutYou, who released their long-awaited and critically adored new album Brother, Sister on September 26. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/Stage-Banter_Episode-16.mp3 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:05:21     music, talk show Stage Banter       This week, we're joined by Fort Wayne luminary Zach Smith (member of Battle of the Bands champions, Definitely Gary, and long-time employee of the Wooden Nickel record shop) for the latest in our ongoing series of incredible albums that you may not have previously heard. What's more, Mr. Smith treats us to the world premiere of a brand-new song, performed solo on acoustic guitar, that will surprise and move you.      This week, we're joined by Fort Wayne luminary Zach Smith (member of Battle of the Bands champions, Definitely Gary, and long-time employee of the Wooden Nickel record shop) for the latest in our ongoing series of incredible albums that you may not have previously heard. What's more, Mr. Smith treats us to the world premiere of a brand-new song, performed solo on acoustic guitar, that will surprise and move you. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/Stage-Banter_Episode-15.mp3 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:19:56     music, talk show, zach smith, definitely gary, you gotta hear this Stage Banter       The Stage Banter boys all found themselves deeply saddened that personal affairs (i.e. the new Elton John record - Rakim live on stage - making a sandwich) would prohibit them from creating the next episode of 'the Banter'. So they called upon an old friend, DJ Tanner, to spin some tunes and entertain ya in their absence. There's everything from Ska to Folk to Hip Hop to Rock n Roll and so much more in this first edition of Stage Banter Radio. Enjoy!      The Stage Banter boys all found themselves deeply saddened that personal affairs (i.e. the new Elton John record - Rakim live on stage - making a sandwich) would prohibit them from creating the next episode of 'the Banter'. So they called upon an old friend, DJ Tanner, to spin some tunes and entertain ya in their absence. There's everything from Ska to Folk to Hip Hop to Rock n Roll and so much more in this first edition of Stage Banter Radio. Enjoy! http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/Stage-Banter_Episode-14.5.mp3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:13:44     music, talk show Stage Banter team       The Stage Banter team argues the merits of the dreaded and lauded, loved and hated, sinful savior known as the double album. We'll play tracks to make our points. We also review the recent concert by Bob Dylan in Fort Wayne, IN, amend our 'Modern Times' reviews, share recent music news, and belatedly review moderately recent releases by Swearing at Motorists and Golden Smog.      The Stage Banter team argues the merits of the dreaded and lauded, loved and hated, sinful savior known as the double album. We'll play tracks to make our points. We also review the recent concert by Bob Dylan in Fort Wayne, IN, amend our 'Modern Times' reviews, share recent music news, and belatedly review moderately recent releases by Swearing at Motorists and Golden Smog. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-14.mp3 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:19:48     music, talk show, bob dylan, double album, modern times, swearing at motorists, golden smog Stage Banter team       The Stage Banter team gives a concise rundown of highly anticipated albums set to be released during our favorite months, September and October. What's more, we each handpick two records and play exclusive preview cuts -- in some cases rare demos or live bootlegs -- to really stoke your fire. We also review Bob Dylan's buzz-worthy new release Modern Times, in stores August 29, the TnT concert we sponsored, and the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. All that, and music news! It's 79.9 minutes of goodness, folks.      The Stage Banter team gives a concise rundown of highly anticipated albums set to be released during our favorite months, September and October. What's more, we each handpick two records and play exclusive preview cuts -- in some cases rare demos or live bootlegs -- to really stoke your fire. We also review Bob Dylan's buzz-worthy new release Modern Times, in stores August 29, the TnT concert we sponsored, and the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. All that, and music news! It's 79.9 minutes of goodness, folks. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-13.mp3 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:19:55     music, talk show, you am i, tnt, tim rogers, text perkins, bob dylan, modern times, rocky mountain folks fest Stage Banter team       The Stage Banter team previews a show we're sponsoring at Columbia Street West in downtown Fort Wayne, IN on Wednesday, August 23 -- it's Melbourne, Australia's TnT, Tex Perkins (Beasts of Bourbon, Cruel Sea) and Tim Rogers (You Am I). Meet us there. Tim's a hero of Banterer Matt Kelley and we dedicate the bulk of this show to giving an all-too-brief overview of Tim's career (trust us, Matt wanted this episode to be a box set). We also review the new releases from Todd Snider (The Devil You Know) and Guster (Ganging Up on the Sun).      The Stage Banter team previews a show we're sponsoring at Columbia Street West in downtown Fort Wayne, IN on Wednesday, August 23 -- it's Melbourne, Australia's TnT, Tex Perkins (Beasts of Bourbon, Cruel Sea) and Tim Rogers (You Am I). Meet us there. Tim's a hero of Banterer Matt Kelley and we dedicate the bulk of this show to giving an all-too-brief overview of Tim's career (trust us, Matt wanted this episode to be a box set). We also review the new releases from Todd Snider (The Devil You Know) and Guster (Ganging Up on the Sun). http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-12.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:19:56     music, talk show, you am i, tnt, tim rogers, text perkins, guster, todd snider Stage Banter team       The Stage Banter team happily welcomes back fine artist David Birkey, for part two of his Elephant Six overview. (Part one was, of course, Episode Five.) This time, David takes us deeper into the off-shoots, farther out on the tertiary, and closer to the heart of Elephant Six. From early four-tracks to not-even-a-month-old new material, you'll hear it all. We also review Ryan Adams' recent show at The Vogue, and catch up with the latest release from Barsuk recording artist, The Long Winters.      The Stage Banter team happily welcomes back fine artist David Birkey, for part two of his Elephant Six overview. (Part one was, of course, Episode Five.) This time, David takes us deeper into the off-shoots, farther out on the tertiary, and closer to the heart of Elephant Six. From early four-tracks to not-even-a-month-old new material, you'll hear it all. We also review Ryan Adams' recent show at The Vogue, and catch up with the latest release from Barsuk recording artist, The Long Winters. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-11.mp3 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:07:54     music, talk show, david birkey, elephant six, ryan adams, the long winters Stage Banter team       The guys continue with their You GOTTA Hear This Record!! series with three new picks -- each almost guaranteed to surprise, startle and inebriate you. Also: music news, letters (with more Wilco talk, of course), and reviews of new records by David Bazan (formerly of Pedro the Lion) and Cracker (formerly of Camper Van Beethoven).      The guys continue with their You GOTTA Hear This Record!! series with three new picks -- each almost guaranteed to surprise, startle and inebriate you. Also: music news, letters (with more Wilco talk, of course), and reviews of new records by David Bazan (formerly of Pedro the Lion) and Cracker (formerly of Camper Van Beethoven). http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-10.mp3 Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:19:23     music, talk show, you gotta hear this, cracker, david bazan, wilco Stage Banter team       The Stage Banter team is joined by Wilco fan Jen Reinking as they take listeners on a tour of Jeff Tweedy's musical landscape. We play tracks from all of Wilco's various permutations, and DJ Danger Locke offers up a special remix of two songs.      The Stage Banter team is joined by Wilco uber-fan Jen Reinking as they take listeners on a tour of Jeff Tweedy's musical landscape. Like all July episodes of Stage Banter, this episode is supersized - here, 76 minutes. We play tracks from all of Wilco's various permutations, and DJ Danger Locke offers up a special remix of two songs, where we hear them performed solo acoustic, in the studio, and by the live band, all in one breath. Best of all, stick around to the end of the show for a special treat from a Wilco show earlier this year. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-9.mp3 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:14:57     music, talk show, wilco, jeff tweedy, DJ Danger Locke Stage Banter team       The Stage Banter team reads listener mid-year top tens. We discuss the fine, lost art of record buying and review new releases by Sonic Youth and Tim Easton, as well as a great record by Arizona Amp and Alternator.      The Stage Banter team reads listener mid-year top tens and follows up with a few more cuts from their own lists (see Episode Six for full coverage). We discuss the fine, lost art of record buying and detour into Greg's shady past as an illegal downloader. He escaped the RIAA and now tells his crime-ridden tale to high school students nationwide. Finally, we review new releases by Sonic Youth and Tim Easton, as well as a great record by Arizona Amp and Alternator that came out late last year. This episode of Stage Banter is super-sized for your listening enjoyment. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-8.mp3 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:16:33     music, talk show, top-ten, top ten, record buying, sonic youth, tim easton, arizona amp, alternator Stage Banter team       This week we welcome Matthew Sturm for an interview and live performance. We then launch into a selection of our favorite cover versions.      This week we welcome Matthew Sturm to the Monastic Chambers studios for an interview and live performance, one old song, one new song, and one Josh Rouse song (featuring drunken backup vocals by the Stage Banter team). We then launch into a selection of our favorite cover versions: live, rare, unreleased, hard-to-find and more. Everyone's got favorites, and everyone's got opinions, natch. This special Fourth of July episode is super-sized and almost 80 minutes long! Lots of music and lots of highlights. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-7.mp3 Tue, 4 Jul 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:19:15     music, talk show, matthew strum, matt strum, cover songs. Stage Banter team       The Stage Banter team hears about Greg's trip to Bonnaroo, talk about the reunion craze in music, and discuss our Best of 06 mid-year lists.      The Stage Banter team hears about Greg's trip to Bonnaroo, talk about the reunion craze in music, and discuss our Best of 06 mid-year lists. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-6.mp3 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:07:13     music, talk show, bonnaroo, reunion, best of. Stage Banter team       Elephant 6 for Beginners; and the Stage Banter discusses the new issue of Paste magazine.      The Stage Banter team welcomes David Birkey to give a special Elephant 6 primer, and they melt down while discussing Paste magazine's recent '100 Best Living Songwriters' issue. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-5.mp3 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:00:00 EST 1:00:02     music, talk show, Elephant 6, Olivia Tremor Control, You Am I, Silver Jews. Stage Banter team       The Stage Banter team previews the best summer festivals, reviews the recent Springsteen concert at Deer Creek, and catch up on a lot of buzzed about new releases. The Stage Banter team previews the best summer festivals, reviews the recent Springsteen concert at Deer Creek, and catch up on a lot of buzzed about new releases. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter-Episode-4.mp3 Wed, 07 Jun 2006 19:00:00 EST 1:00:02     music, talk show, Springsteen, Art Brut, Angels and Airwaves, Dixie Chicks, Dan Zanes Stage Banter team       Live in-studio performance and interview with The Possum Trot Orchestra's John Minton. Discussion of Bob Dylan's 'DESIRE' album, and review the new Raconteurs album. Live in-studio performance and interview with The Possum Trot Orchestra's John Minton. Discussion of Bob Dylan's 'DESIRE' album, and review the new Raconteurs album. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-3.mp3 Wed, 24 May 2006 19:00:00 EST 1:01:26     music, talk show, John Minton, Possum Trot Orchestra, Bob Dylan, Raconteurs Stage Banter team Volume One of our ongoing series "You GOTTA Hear This Album!" featuring the Ike Reilly Assassination, Snowglobe and American Music Club. Volume One of our ongoing series "You GOTTA Hear This Album!" featuring the Ike Reilly Assassination, Snowglobe and American Music Club. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-Two.mp3 Wed, 17 May 2006 19:00:00 EST 1:00:00 music, talk show, Ike Reilly Assassination, Snowglobe, American Music Club Stage Banter team The Stage Banter team discusses Neil Young's new album (LIVING WITH WAR), assesses the career of Drive-By Truckers, previews the upcoming Avett Brothers concert, and pay tribute to The Go-Betweens' Grant McLennan. The Stage Banter team discusses Neil Young's new album (LIVING WITH WAR), assesses the career of Drive-By Truckers, previews the upcoming Avett Brothers concert, and pay tribute to The Go-Betweens' Grant McLennan. http://www.stagebanter.com/podcasts/01-Stage-Banter_Episode-One.mp3 Wed, 10 May 2006 19:00:00 EST 1:02:10 music, talk show, Avett Brothers, Drive-By Truckers