We'll Do It Live: Peter Wolf Crier In Studio

This past Saturday Peter Wolf Crier crammed their gear into our tiny WGTB studios and delivered a soulful performance of these four songs. The duo has built a strong base in Minnesota, and after recording Inter-Be, they joined Jagjaguar and started this short but intense national tour. The small crowd that gathered to check out their performance was delighted with the intimacy of the show and impressed with the atmospheric sound they were able to so naturally create. Read Fiona's review of the album and listen to/download the four live tracks below!

Peter Wolf Crier - Crutch and Cane by igorgerman

Peter Wolf Crier - For Now by igorgerman

Peter Wolf Crier - Saturday Night by igorgerman

Peter Wolf Crier - Untitled 101 by igorgerman

On Air with The Hood Internet - Listen

When the formidable DJ duo The Hood Internet graced our campus on Friday, WGTB got a chance to do an exclusive on-air interview on Saxappeal, hosted by Mike Hayes and Thayer Frechette.

Listen to the full interview below!

The Hood Internet on WGTB by wgtbmusic

In The Studio with Jamie McLean Band

The Jamie McLean Band stopped by WGTB studios Friday afternoon to play some tunes and chat with DJ Caroline Klibanoff about their new album Completely, their show tonight at the Strathmore in Bethesda (check it out!), the benefits of touring (barbecue, ladies, Five Guys) and their beef with ridiculously-named bands (Alabama Thunderpussy, here's looking at you). Listen to the full interview below, and grab a copy of their record at their website.

In-Studio with Jamie McLean Band at WGTB by wgtbmusic

In-Studio Today: Jamie McLean Band

Tune in at 3:15 pm EST this afternoon (click: Listen Live at www.georgetownradio.com) to catch a LIVE in-studio performance and interview with Jamie McLean, hosted by WGTB DJ Caroline Klibanoff.

Jamie McLean is the former guitarist for New Orleans' famous Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and has just released his solo album full of tunes this week, titled Completely. You can download his album here.

The Jamie McLean band is performing at the Strathmore in Bethesda Friday night at 8 p.m. Check it out!

In-Studios This Week

We've got three KILLER in-studio performances and interviews this week, so make sure to tune in!

Wednesday April 7

The Spring Standards

2 pm

As our artist of the week, the Spring Standards have impressed us with their album and now grace us with their presence via the WGTB radiowaves. DJ Elena Solli hosts.

Saturday April 10

Toolshed Massacre

2 pm

On the heels of their newly released EP, the Pennsylvania rockers sit in for a Saturday afternoon session before their show at The Electric Maid in DC. DJ Caroline Klibanoff hosts.

Sunday April 11

CRAIG from CRAIGSLIST

10 pm

The actual, revolutionary Craig of Craigslist fame stops by SAXAppeal to chat with DJ Mike Hayes.
RSVP to the Facebook event here.

Bushwalla visits WGTB, plays some tunes before Jammin Java set 2/22/2010

Last Monday, DJ Catherine Degennaro brought Bushwalla into the WGTB studios to play a few acoustic songs and discuss his latest work before taking the stage at the Jammin Java that night. Catch the in-studio set below along with the interview, and Catherine's concert review with more photos after the jump!
Bushwalla Interview by wgtbmusic
 
1982 Blues by wgtbmusic
Raise Up - Bushwalla acoustic in-studio at WGTB by wgtbmusic
Acoustic Rhymer - Bushwalla in WGTB studio by wgtbmusic

Concert Pick of the Week + In-Studio: Via Audio

Via Audio
w/ Pattern is Movement
Tuesday, Feb 23 @ DC9
$8

Via Audio has been building buzz for a couple years now, and were lucky enough to have Spoon's Jim Eno produce their first album. On the cusp of releasing their follow-up album, Animalore, you can be sure to catch a lot of their new tunes on Tuesday. Danceable but not diluted, (Think XX, less sexy but more fun) you can't really go wrong for eight dollars. Check out some of their songs here.

They are going to drop by our studio before their show at 4pm on Tuesday, so be sure to listen in!

In-Studio interview with Nouvelle Vague Friday

Be sure to tune into WGTB Friday around noon (official time TBA) to hear an in-studio interview with NOUVELLE VAGUE, hosted by DJ Alexandra Dimodica.

The band is playing at the 9:30 Club this Saturday night, Feb. 20-- check them out!

In-Studio: GIVERS visit the WGTB studio!

Jared with Givers

The Lafayette, Louisiana band Givers were in snowy DC last night, playing on the intimate Backstage at the Black Cat. The stage was barely big enough for all five members of the band and all of their equipment, yet they still managed to jump around with joyful energy throughout the show. They played all four songs from their debut EP, including a jammed-out version of Ceiling of Plankton as an encore. They also unveiled several new songs, which will be on their debut album due out sometime this summer. Highlights included a beautiful acoustic song featuring only female lead singer Teddy Lamson and her ukelele, and a Dirty Projectors sounding song called “Noche Nada.”

With influences ranging from the Dirty Projectors and Animal Collective, to jazz, to afro-beat, the Givers sound is a unique and dynamic amalgam of these styles that is catchy upon first listen and layered enough to remain interesting after many. Although the music itself is enough reason to love the Givers, they are also great people with a whole lot of love and joy to, well, give.

Before the show, the band stopped by WGTB studios to chat with DJ Jared Iversen of "Jive Talkin" about music, the Superbowl, and their tour with the Dirty Projectors. Check out the full interview and pics from the concert after the jump!

Interview with Givers by WGTB Blog

Review, interview and all photos by Jared Iversen, host, "Jive Talkin" on WGTB.