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Blue Island Radio Podcast

A (mostly) bi-weekly music/interview podcast from Blue Island, Illinois that features themed music episodes, interviews with local musicians and characters, sound collages, man on the street segments, round table discussions and more!
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Feb 3, 2018

Without a guest to distract them Brandon & Tim are left to their own devices. Next week, or maybe the week after that we will be joined in the studio by the one and only Dave Merriman. Until then, please enjoy this short episode. Hey, I said please!

Jan 16, 2018

Welcome to the first episode of 2018! That's right, we're back! Today you will be hearing songs by The Barracudas, Joe Bennett, Gene Vincent and more. Thanks for listening.

 

Dec 25, 2017

It's a Christmas miracle! There's a new episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast. On today's episode Brandon & Tim are joined in the studio by local musician and fellow Blue Islander Niko Riley. Thanks for listening.

Dec 15, 2017

It's time for another edition of Christmas & Holiday songs from the Blue Island Radio Podcast. This year you will hear songs from Tiny Tim, James Brown, Rufus Thomas, Little Eva, Martin Mull and many more! Thanks for listening.

Nov 20, 2017

On this week’s episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast, originally recorded as episode 51, Brandon and Tim sit down with one half of the dynamic DJ duo These Old Men They Play Records. They talk about some old Blue Island hangouts, Record Store Day, the legendary south suburban all-ages venue Off The Alley, and a few selections from Mark’s record collection. And as usual, if anyone was offended by this week’s episode please direct all complaints to blueislandradio@gmail.com c/o Tim Sidler. Thank You

 

Nov 11, 2017

Brandon pays tribute to one of his all-time favorite musicians and artistic role models, Fred Cole. There may be another Bono, there may be another Mick Jagger, and hell, there will probably be another Beatles. But there will never be another Fred Cole.

 

Nov 6, 2017

On today’s episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon sets up shop at the 75th annual Beverly Art Walk. He talks art with the people, the people being anyone, and I mean anyone, who is willing to talk to him, including his mom. We also hear some music from Chicago bands Los Espejos and Hymen Moments. Thank’s for listening.

 

Oct 27, 2017

Another installment of great Halloween Music. If you haven't heard the first episode of Halloween music go back and listen to episode #24.

 

Oct 12, 2017

Brandon and Tim are joined in the studio by Blue Island resident, John Armentrout. They talk about family, life in Bensonvile, and nude photography. Follow them on Facebook @blueislandradio and Instagram @blue_island_radio ---- THANKS!

Sep 30, 2017

On this episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast the crew gets extra sloppy as Brandon & Tim are joined in the studio by AP Lindsay. Together they drink lots of beers and attempt to discuss football, the closing of an iconic south side restaurant Beverly Woods, and some of the things that grind their gears. And of course, don't forget to visit our sponsor, the Rock Island Public House. Thanks for listening

Sep 8, 2017

 

On this episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon Plays some tunes from one of his favorite cities, PHILADELPHIA; and there might be a few other towns from PA thrown in as well. Thanks for listening

Aug 27, 2017

Brandon and Timmy sit down with friend, musician, and fellow Blue Islander, Nick Stankus. They discuss music and record stores; and Nick shares brings some favorites from his record collection. Thanks for listening.

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Write to us at blueislandradio@gmail.com

 

Aug 10, 2017

Today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast is a mini-episode, clocking in at just under 20 minutes; it marks the first installment of our bootleg series featuring Lutheran Heat from Minneapolis, and Big Baby, from Blue Island/Chicago. Also, on this episode, SUPER CAT!

 

Please, I'm begging you, follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Or write to us at blueislandradio@gmail.com THANKS!

Jul 24, 2017

 

EPISODE 43 - COVER SONGS VOLUME 2  

DUKES OF HAMBURG - (ROLLING STONES) EMPTY HEART - 2002 LP - SOME FOLKS BY THE DUKES OF HAMBURG - GEAR HEAD RECORDS -

THE BEACHCOMBERS (ORIG BY DON & DEWEY FROM 1959) - FARMER JOHN - 1965?

THE HEADCOATEES - DAVEY CROCKETT - 1992 - DAMAGED GOODS RECORDS

THE PEBBLES - HEY BO DIDDLEY - THE PEBBLES - FIRST ALBUM - 1997 - SYMPATHY FOR THE RECORD INDUSTRY

DON AND THE GOOD TIMES - 9RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS 1963) LITTLE LATIN LUPE LU - NOT ACTUALLY RELEASED AS A SINGLE - 1965-66?

FIVE BY FIVE - COVERING JIMI HENDRIX FIRE - 1968 - PAULA RECORDS - WENT TO #52 ON THE CHARTS

THE END (FROM CHICAGO) - (COVERING BUDDY HOLLY) NOT FADE AWAY -  1966 - CHA CHA RECORDS

SENIOR COCONUT - KRAFTWERKS NEON LIGHTS (CHA CHA CHA) - EL BAILE (A-LAY-MAN) ALEMAN - 1999 - EMPEROR NORTON RECORDS


SET TWO:

RITA CHAO & THE QUESTS - HANKY PANKY 1967 (ORIG RECORDED BY THE RAINDROPS BUT FIRST 1963 - BUT WAS MADE FAMOUS BY TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS) IN 1966

PILLS - NEW YORK DOLLS 1973 MERCURY RECORDS (ORIG BY BO DIDDLEY 1961) -

THE JAM - SLOW DOWN - FROM DEBUT LP  IN THE CITY 1977 (ORING REC. BY LARRY WILLIAMS 1958)

ROLLINGSTONES FROM SELF TITLED LP - COVERING A SONG THAT’S BEEN RECORDED BY THGE LIKES OF DEPECHE MODE, THE CRAMPS, CHUCK BERRY AND COUNTLESS OTHERS - ROUTE 66 (1964 LONDON RECORDS) - COMPOSED BY BOBBY TROUPE IN 1946 & AND MADE FAMOUS THAT SAME YEAR BY THE NAT KING COLE TRIO  

BLACK FLAG - LOUIE LOUIE 1981 WITH DEZ CADENA ON VOCALS (ORIG BY RICHARD BERRY 1957)

SAMMY DAVIS JR. - IN THE GHETTO - 1970 MOTOWN ALBUM SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY WHICH FLOPPED WHEN THE LABEL REFUSED TO RELEASE ANY OF THE SONGS AS SINGLES - (WRITTEN BY MAC DAVIS AND MADE FANOUS BY ELVIS PRESLEY IN 1969 AND LATER COVERED BY NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS IN 1984

SENOIR COCONUT - THIS TIME DOING A COVER OF KRAFTWERK’S

 SET THREE:

JACKIE DE SHANNON - PUIT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART - 1969 - IMPERIAL RECORDS

THE CIRCLE JERKS - JUST LIKE ME (FROM THE 1982 LP WILD IN THE STREETS ON FAULTY RECORDS) ORIG RECORDED BY PAUL REVERE AND THE RAIDERS IN 1965

GARLAND JEFFEREYS - WILD IN THE STREETS - 1973 - ATLANTIC RECORDS - LATER COVERED BY WHO? THE CIRCLE JERKS - IT’S ALSO THE SONG PLAYED DURING THE OPENING CREDITS OF THE NETFLIX SHOW “THE GET DOWN”

THE SOUL AGENTS - FOXY LADY - 1967 ATAC RECORDS - THE SAME YEAR THAT THE ORIGINAL WAS RELEASED

GLORIA JONES - TAINTED LOVE - 1965 - CHAMPION RECORDS - LOTS OF PEOPLE RECORDED IT BUT SOFT CELL PROBABLY HAD THE MOST SUCCESS

KNOCK ON WOOD - ARCHIE BELL AND THE DRELLS 1968 - ATLANTIC RECORDS  (ORIG VERSION RECORED BY EDDIE FLOYD 1966 - STAX RECORDS)

THEE HEADCOATS - SHADOW - THHE ELEMENTARY SINGLES 1990 - 1990 FROM DAMAGED GOODS RECORDS 2000 ( ORIG VERSION RECORDED BY THE LURKERS AND CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR 1978 LP FULHAM FALLOUT ON BEGGARS BANQUET RECORDS

WENDY FROM 1987 “LIVEAGE” LP RECORDED AT FIRST AVE. IN MINNEAPOLIS - (ORIG BY THE BEACH BOYS) 1966

PLAYING BEHIND ME NOW IS SITAR A-GO-GO BY PAIKAN AND THE MIGHT MACOMBOS FROM 2010

Jun 25, 2017

On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast we will be exploring the sounds of Texas with a little bit if soul and a whole lot of garage. We will hear from The Bombshells, The Big Boys, The Sparkles, Bobby Fuller and more! Thanks for listening and please, if you like the show follow us on Facebook or write a review on iTunes. Thanks!

Jun 6, 2017

Spring has spung! And so has a new episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast! We'll be hearing all kinds of colorful songs on this episode with music by Ken Nordine, The Sorrows, The Goodees, Shirley Hughey and more! Thanks for listening.

May 13, 2017

 

On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & Timmy sit down with Musician, DJ, and prominent Blue Island resident, Jason Berry.

Apr 27, 2017

Just because they're leftovers doesn't mean they're not good! In fact, this batch of food songs might even be better than the first! You'll hear songs about Hot Pastrami, Mashed Potatoes, Shortnin Bread, Chicken Necks, Hot Dogs and more!

 

 

Apr 22, 2017

On this installment of BIRP we discuss our favorite subject, Blue Island! We thank some of our listeners, and then thank them again. And Tim gives his Blue Island travel itinerary for first time visitors to the Island.

Mar 13, 2017

ON TODAY'S SHOW BRANDON EXPLORES THE SOUNDS OF NEW YORK.BUT LET'S FACE IT, WITH JUST AN HOUR HE BARELY SCRATCHES THE SURFACE. HE PLAYS SOME TIMELESS CLASSICS, AND MAYBE A FEW YOU HAVEN'T HEARD BEFORE. THE RAMONES + SHIRLEY ELLIS + THE REBELS + THE GROUPIES + ANDY AND THE CLASSICS + THE AD LIBS AND MORE!

Mar 1, 2017

On this week's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast we get proud and funky! We check out some songs from Jimi Hendrix, the session man, who cut his teeth on the Chitlin' Circuit after getting out of the Army. He Played with the Isley Brothers, Little Richard, Ironing Board Sam, Lonnie Youngblood and so many more. Thanks for listening. And please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. 

Feb 13, 2017

Brandon and Tim sit down with friends and discuss a possible sex shop in Blue Island, the new plastic bag tax, love and more . . . . Music by Abbeymatic, The MinuteMen, and Lutheran Heat. Bad words provided by Timmy.

Feb 6, 2017

What the world needs now is love sweet love, it's the only thing that there's too little of, and The Blue Island Radio Podcast is bringing it! So ready or not, here comes the love; with music by The Pussycats, The Chiffons, The Electric Prunes, The Mummies, and more!

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