Skateboarding and more ….
Hey, hey, it’s time for another installment of Same Song – Different Band. Up for your review are original songs courtesy of Kiss, Cheap Trick, John Lennon, Donna Summer, The Pixies and Devo. So can you guess the songs and who is doing the covers? Yes? No? Well, click on through to the other side for a bit of sonic satisfication. EPM “diamonds, whores, whips and jealous waves of love” Out!
If you find yourself thinking, “I sure wish Jason Lytle would play seven nights in a row at the Crystal Hotel in Portland“, your dream has come true. Jason is halfway through a seven day stint at Al’s Den here in our fine city and you have just three more opportunities to inject yourself into the mix. Did we mention the shows are FREE? Yep, free and entertaining as heck. Click here for show dates and times. Check out some videos of Jason along with a larger version of his rad frontside air over a hip after the turn.
Hoo-ha, it’s time for another YouTube Tuesday featuring: The Men, Men, Le Tigre and Bikini Kill. So what are the connections? Well, that’s for you to discover and there are many. One connection is that the Men and Men are both Brooklyn based bands. Check out all the videos after the turn. EPM “riot grrrlz and boyz a go” Out!
The Men – Photo credit: Kevin Faulkner
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It’s time again for another early evening auditory session with the purveyor of punk rock on Randy Katen’s Generation X. Tonight’s show is all about the music so listen up. Remember, past interviews are available for your listening pleasure on our Generation X page. Be sure to click on the button below when the time is right. EPM “working for the clampdown” Out!
Punk Rock Radio: Randy Katen Live, Sunday, March 4 @ 5-7pm PST
Look out honey, ’cause were using technology. We ain’t got time to make no apologies. That’s right, this week’s guest on Generation X is guitarist/songwriter for Iggy & the Stooges, James Williamson. It’s an amazing interview. Be sure to search and destory when the time is right. EPM “runaway son of a nuclear A-bomb” Out!
Featured Guest: James Williamson” of Iggy & the Stooges; Sunday, January 15 @ 5-7pm PST
Happy New Year! And to get the skate year started, check out Piccola Pupa singing about skateboards after the turn. EPM “standing on the board, the board is on the wheels, the wheels are on the ground, zooming round and round, skateboard” Out!
Thanks to K.C. for the tip.
It’s time for another new installment of Randy Katen’s Generation X – The Interviews. This week’s guest is singer, Sally Mutant, of the San Francisco punk/new wave band, the Mutants; it’s a good one. EPM “twisted thing” Out!
Photo Credit: Ruby Ray
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So you find yourself with a bit more “ear time” due to inclement weather. Well, how about some mood music for those skate gaps. It’s an honest to goodness YouTube Tuesday featuring Autolux, Home Video and Snowden. Now go get your chill on after the turn. EPM “plantlife” Out!
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It’s an honor and a pleasure to bring you a bit of verbal entertainment courtesy of Randy Katen’s Generation X – The Interviews. This week’s guest is skater/bassist for Sick Pleasure/Code of Honor/Verbal Abuse, Dave Chavez. It’s a good one so be sure to check it out after the turn. EPM “what are you gonna do” Out!
Photo Credit: Catechism
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You want some more Free Beer! Well, this week’s installment of Randy Katen’s Generation X, The Interviews has you covered. On tap for your listening pleasure is none other than the bassist for Free Beer and original Bones Brigade team member, Tommy Guerrero. Step right up and get your fill of some skate punk history after the turn. EPM “bone that method air” Out!
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