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Summer Blue, Jenny Leong and Michael McCartney returned to The Time Machine studios after a brief vacation which featured guest DJ Ed Lynn goes into detail on this afternoon FM aircheck. Ed Lynn is the host of the podcast "Suitcase Full Of Dimes" which is one of the finest indie music podcasts online today.


Some of the artists heard on this broadcast were also part of the concert line-up for the International Pop Overthrow in Los Angeles which is still going on. If you're in Southern California this week be sure to check it out. One of our most played artists, Emitt Rhodes, came to see rocker Ken Sharp perform his latest batch of songs.


Ken Sharp (who is pictured above hoisted into the air by Rob Bonfiglio from The Skies Of America and Michael McCartney from The Time Machine) opens up this radio aircheck with a song off of his critically acclaimed album "Sonic Crayons" (Four stars from the hard to please MOJO no less). Other artists from the International Pop Overthrow heard on this broadcast include: The Liking Strikes, Michael Ubaldini, Blake Jones and The Trike Shop, Poplord (it is their song "Wake Up Tired" that this episode lifted for a radio podcast title) and Nushu.


Some rare songs from the vaults were aired from The Spectrum, Don Scardino, Lee Dorsey, Sidewalk Skipper Band and The Cufflinks with a big mahalo to Jeffrey Glenn for his kokua.


Adding to the musical fun are new songs from Zach Gill (with Hawaii's Jack Johnson on the drums), Brian Ray, She & Him, Tristan Prettyman and The Major Labels (the latest project from Bleu, Ducky Carlisle and Mike Viola) plus Jeff Lynne, Karla DeVito, Trooper, Butch Walker, Rachel Sweet, Kim Stockwood, The Red Button, Emitt Rhodes and Rachael Yamagata.


*Below photograph cleary demonstates the fun that radio folk can get into. The Time Machine and Pop Garden Radio hit Disneyland's Splash Mountain and GET SOAKED.

Concert impresario and Hawaii's legendary disc jockey for over fifty years, Tom Moffatt, was our radio guest. Tom was on Maui to promote his upcoming concert with The Stylistics, The Chi-Lites and The Three Degrees. He shared many of his stories from the many diverse musical diverse talents that he has worked with over the decades including Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin and Karen Carpenter. Some of his incredible stories can be found in his book written with Jerry Hopkins titled "The Showman of the Pacific: 50 Years of Radio and Rock Stars". In the photograph with Tom is radio host Kathy Collins who took Tom and our listeners down Memory Lane during the interview.


Artists heard on this afternoon aircheck include: The Beamer Brothers,The Three Degrees, Cecilio and Kapono,The Stylistics,The Chi-Lites and a snippet of Tom Moffatt's singing career from the fifties.

Photo below: Tom Moffatt with The Time Machine's Michael McCartney

Don Miggs from the rock band Miggs was a guest on The Time Machine this past month. Getting heavy airplay out here on Maui the past couple of months has been "I Believe" from Miggs. Don discussed the music of the band and performed these songs live on the air:


FOR YOU

LOVE MACHINE

ON YOUR OWN SIDE

MAYBE


In addition to the studio recordings from Miggs, other artists heard on this afternoon FM radio aircheck include; Io Perry, The Beatles and Kelly's Heels.

The last weekend of June 2008 brought Summer Blue and Michael McCartney into The Time Machine studios with the usual blend of old songs and catchy new tunes. This approach to the FM dial on Maui's airwaves is either embraced by the radio audience or they quickly find themselves switching the dial in search of something a bit more safe and conservative. Whatever the response ends up to be from the listeners...it's really the result of having fun on the air with cool songs that keeps any member of The Time Machine Crew from feeling praised or persecuted. This afternoon radio aircheck has a wide variety of musical artists including; Second Saturday, Vibeke, Bangles, She & Him, The Bunnies, Ken Sharp, Priscilla Ahn, Ex-Norwegian, Trooper, Rachel Sweet, Bee Gees, Liz Phair, Ringo Starr & Chrissie Hynde, Northern Light, Lisa Mychols, Supertramp, Sheri Miller, The Producers, Katie Herzig, Mike & The Mechanics, Pretenders, Donna Loren and Peter Gabriel with the Soweto Gospel Choir from the film "Wall-E".

Another one of those lazy days that have us heading into the studio after snorkeling off the Kaanapali shore off the island of Maui that often results in fun song selections from the past to play alongside the latest music we air on the radio everyday. Host Michael McCartney found himself once again without his co-host Summer Blue to spin tunes on the airwaves (the hosts rotate their thoughts on who is the real slacker in the duo and Summer won that day and decided to continue to snorkel). The Time Machine's producer Jenny Leong supplied the soda and pizza to keep the show running on the FM dial without a hitch. Enjoy the latest songs from Brad Paisley and Kaitlyn Anderson.


In addition to the pizza grease stains left on CD jewel boxes, other artists heard on this afternoon FM radio aircheck include; Eye To Eye, Steele Breeze, Walter Clevenger and The Dairy Kings, Face Dancer, Hawks, The Undertones, The Andersons, Marshall Crenshaw, Lou Ann Barton, Linda Ronstadt, Fountains Of Wayne, America, Cheap Trick, Pilot and Balance.

Lazy days that have us waltzing into the studio after surfing the waves and lying on the sandy beaches of Maui results in interesting song selections from the past that flow with the latest brand new music we play on the radio everyday. Host Michael McCartney found himself without his co-host Summer Blue (everyone deserves a day off) to spin the songs. So with The Time Machine's producer Jenny Leong supplying the strawberry smoothies to keep the show running on the FM dial, enjoy the latest songs from; Kay Hanley, Marmalade Souls, The Oohs, Bleu and Jenny Frederick.



Outside of the brain freeze caused by the smoothies, other artists heard on this afternoon radio aircheck include; Airwaves, Badfinger, Bumpus, Eric Carmen, Shaun Cassidy, Denny Laine, Simon and Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, The Rubinoos, Clout, Hawks, The Monkees, Electric Light Orchestra, Abba, Traveling Wilburys, Paul and Linda McCartney, The Cowsills, Melissa Etheridge and The Beatles.

"The Ed and Greg Show" has been spicing up Maui mornings on WILD 105.5 FM. The KPMW studios finds the Maui Time Weekly's Restless Native a.k.a. Starr Begley dropping by every Monday morning. Starr finally had the nerve to publish her weekly experience at the cost of losing her paycheck. The column below is from the May 22, 2008 issue of Maui Time Weekly.


Unless I totally suck at math – actually I kind of do – this past Monday has marked my 10th month on Wild 105.5's The Ed & Greg Show. In my humble and biased opinion, The Ed & Greg Show is the best damn morning show on the island.

Wild 105.5 is an independently run station in no way affiliated with the giant Pacific Radio Group. Not that I don't listen to PRG stations, because I do. In fact, if I were a dude, I'm pretty sure that I'd have a thing for Nikki D, who is totally awesome and should really come over one night to play cards and eat boiled peanuts. By the way, Nikki, you need to team up with your co-host Mackie and impose a hostile takeover against Trance. What is this, the Yakuza? Strength in numbers, girlfriend, strength in numbers.

But when the Zoo Crew is busy pushing lawnmowers up Dairy Road, pretending to be homosexual Indians, making Nikki wear a bikini in the freezing cold or dressing Mackie in an elf costume , we on The Ed and Greg Show are busy talking about real Maui issues like skanky first graders, drug addled parents, using Photoshop to make your kids cuter than they are, hunting ghosts in Waikapu, why it's better to let your teenage daughter get pregnant rather than hand her a condom, gambling and why I love it, why we're cool with Kendall Grove admitting to smoking pot and being a role-model to our kids, how neither Ed or Greg has ever smoked a bowl in their life, the difference between a "moke" and a "local", boobs – small boobs, big boobs, saggy boobs, fake boobs, pierced boobs–how to purchase a butt-plug for your husband, the environment, politics, what a narrow-minded conservative Greg is, how ignorant I am, how it's humanly possibly for Ed to be such a complete arse when it comes to MMA fighting, how unfortunate it is that men who kick off their slippers and shout, "What faka, like go?" in parking lots turn me on, the rise and fall of the stripper pole in my house, how it makes me homicidal and pissy to be called "girly girl," wrestling and how fake-yet-awesome it is, haoles, how Oprah is definitely the anti-Christ and how Google is planning world domination.

On my very first segment (I appear on the show every Monday at 10 a.m.), I was scared out of my mind. In fact, I'm pretty sure that I suffered intestinal upset from the stress. To make matters worse, Ed and Greg immediately went off on Holoholo Girl (my supervisor at the time)–who was listening to the show .

I totally got busted for it when I got back to the office. But I've kept going back week after week and I think that the three of us have gelled and bounce insults off of each other quite nicely. Either that or I've just gotten used to making an ass of myself on air. Probably the latter.

*Starr Begley just went and upset everybody again. MTW



Our own member of The Time Machine Crew, producer Ashley Starr, was a guest on The Ed and Greg Show for their weekly segment "Women's Perspective". You can listen to Ashley defend herself against Ed and Greg in this episode. Joining in the conversation is DJ Carlos. Manning the air console is Mr. Ready and Ryan P.



Some of the artists heard on this podcast include; Rachael Yamagata, The Bangles, Lily Allen, Courtney Jaye, L.E.O., Amy Winehouse, KLF with Tammy Wynette, Stakko Bo, Sarah Hudson, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Blenders covering Dean Friedman's "McDonald's Girl" and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.




Cartoon Below: Restless Native
Photo below: Producer Ashley Starr and DJ Carlos

As we present another FM aircheck today, we have to honor those who have lost their lives in defending America's love for freedom on this Memorial Day. The Time Machine's Mike Mantel shares his feelings on this Memorial Day weekend.


"I would like everyone to be careful not to turn Memorial Day into another Veterans Day. I can see this slowly happening as each year passes. I am a veteran and it seems I get more attention on Memorial Day than I do on Veterans Day. That truly saddens me."


"Memorial Day is for those who gave all. We need to keep it that way, otherwise their sacrifice will be in vain."



This Maui radio afternoon aircheck features an interview with singer-songwriter Keith LeVoy and his song "For Your Time".


Rob Schneider presents his graduation speech to the class of 2008 and three brand new songs from Rachael Yamagata's "Loose Ends" CD are featured. Other artists heard on the broadcast include; Charlotte Sometimes, Ace Frehley, Lowen and Navarro, Butch Young, Duffy, The Babys, Bobby Russell, The Beach Boys, Laurie Biagini, The Cowsills, Greg Kihn Band, Ian Gomm, The Cars and a sneak peak at Micah Wolf's sophomore album release.


Below photograph is Mike Mantel from The Time Machine:

Kīlauea is an active volcano in the Hawaiian Islands, one of five shield volcanoes that together form the Island of Hawaii. In Hawaiian, the word kīlauea means "spewing" or "much spreading", in reference to the mountain's frequent outpouring of lava. Issuing lava continuously since January 1983, Kīlauea is currently the most active volcano on the planet, an invaluable resource for volcanologists, and also the planet's most visited active volcano. Kīlauea is the most recent of a series of volcanoes that have created the Hawaiian Archipelago, as the Pacific Plate has moved and is moving over the Hawaii hotspot (see Lō'ihi Seamount). The plate under Kilauea, crosses over a hotspot of land which causes them to crash together and therefore errupt.


Every now and then, volcanic ash ends in the air and can often cover the entire island chain with "vog" which has a look and feel of smog and sometimes fog. It can be a health risk if the the vog is thick. The following FM aircheck has a health warning issued on the airwaves of Maui which is the closest island to the volcanic activity of the "big island" of Hawaii. The warning could be familiar to those who live in cities that issue smog alerts.


For a live panorama of the Pu`u `O`o vent at Kilauea Volcano you can go to this website:


http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cam/


The month of May had quite a share of vog in the air for Hawaii. Artists heard on this afternoon broadcast include; Miggs, The Weepies, Roy Orbison, The Monkees, Paul McCartney, The Cars, Ludo, Boz Scaggs, Simon and Garfunkel, REO Speedwagon, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy with John Mayer, Jane Wiedlin, David Ford, Neil Diamond, The Ting Tings, Shake Some Action, Electric Light Orchestra, Harry Nilsson, Eddie Money, Mudcrutch and a rarely heard unreleased gem from the "London Town" sessions from Wings.

Part One of two podcasts where Guest DJs Curtis Murphy (singer-songwriter from the Curtis Murphy Syndicate) and actress Bridgetta Tomarchio take over the FM airwaves from radio hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney . "The Time Machine" audience was familiar with the music of return guest artist Curtis Murphy who did a splendid job of selecting songs. Adding to the festivities of song selection was Bridgetta Tomarchio, who shared music from bands featured on her television series, "Project My World". Both Summer and Michael were able to squeeze in a few songs but overall it was an afternoon radio show filled with fun conversation and great tunes.

Artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM aircheck include; Curtis Murphy Syndicate, John Alagia, Cas Haley, Midnight Youth, Aimee Mann, Old 97's, Jewel, Chicago, Meatloaf, The Orchid Highway, Ashtar Command (Chris Holmes and Rachael Yamagata), Mudcrutch, Coconutz (Daniel Ho) and Mandy Moore.

Part Two continues with Guest DJs Curtis Murphy (singer-songwriter from the Curtis Murphy Syndicate) and actress Bridgetta Tomarchio.

Artists heard on this afternoon FM aircheck include; The Dukes, Curtis Murphy Syndicate, Kelly Bell Band with G. Love, Elias, Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam, Skybombers, Jason Mraz & Rachael Yamagata, Ludo and Led Zeppelin.

The Time Machine Crew usually cuts loose on Saturdays. It may be because management usually isn't around during the weekend or it may be the fairly large amount of phone calls on the studio line that keep the music flowing in a way that the other stations up and down the FM dial on Maui can't do. Indie music alongside artists from major labels always make an interesting mix. Brand new songs and old songs keep the staff busy on the air opening and closing CD players and spinning vinyl on turntables.


Artists heard on this FM aircheck include; Cori Yarckin, Sabrina X (above photograph), Mike Viola, Ruin The Rain, Beatles, Straight Eight, Billy Joel, Josh Fix, Laurie Biagini, Toto, Keith LeVoy, Aimee Mann, Chris Holmes & Rachael Yamagata, Buster, Neil Diamond, Mandy Moore, Shake Some Action, The Red Button, Jason Mraz & Rachael Yamagata, Bangles and Splitsville.

Rocker and singer-songwriter James Deem was a guest on The Time Machine. He shared his thoughts behind two of his songs and discussed the upcoming Charlotte Pop Fest.

Other artists heard played by Summer and Michael during this Maui afternoon broadcast on the FM dial include; Carol Bayer Sager, Colin Blunstone, No Doubt, Matt Costa, Cheap Trick and Aimee Mann.

Singer-Songwriter Seth Swirsky along with Mike Ruekberg are the multi-talented duo behind The Red Button. Seth was a guest on The Time Machine and discussed the album "She's About To Cross My Mind" that is filled with so many musical gems that the album became one of our most played albums on the air for 2007. In addition to The Red Button, Seth also talked about his solo work and his many records composed for other artists like; Rufus Wainwright, Taylor Dayne, Al Green, Jane Weidlin, Michael McDonald, Celine Dion, The Poppies, Xscape, Olivia Newton-John, Charles & Eddie, Smokey Robinson, Brenda K. Starr, Trey Lorenz, Bonfire, Air Supply, Faith Evans and Tina Turner. In addition to getting the chance to compose songs with Eric Carmen, Seth is also a published best selling author ("Baseball Letters" from 1996, "Every Pitcher Tells A Story" from 1999 and "Something To Write Home About" from 2003) and a film maker. His documentary film "A Year In The Life" is set for a summer release and consists of interviews he had done with his hand-held camera with people who had a story about themselves and The Beatles. It’s not a “tribute” or “anthology” piece, according to Seth, just people from all walks of life with a neat, specific Beatles story.


Seth Swirsky also performed a bit on his guitar during the interview to demonstrate the inner workings of his songwriting craft.


Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon broadcast on the FM dial hosted by Summer Blue and Michael McCartney were; Joey Ramone, Olivia Newton-John and Taylor Dayne.

Singer-songwriter Laura Bradley graced The Time Machine studios along with producer and bassist Michael Wallace for a nice performance on the FM dial. Maui's radio audience was pleased to hear songs done live from Laura's album "Rain".

FIREGIRL

REASON

BODY

RAIN

In addition to the studio cuts "Choosing You" and "Big Ass Liar", songs played by hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney on this Maui radio afternoon aircheck include artists; Regina Spektor, The Saw Doctors, Alice Peacock, Weird Al, Bangles, L.E.O., Don Henley & Kermit the Frog and KLF with Tammy Wynette.


Special thanks to Don Lopez and Jenny Leong

Our very own Kurt Jo has been making quite a splash since last fall when he was approached...okay...woken up from a deep sleep on a subway train in the Big Apple. In addition to his his daily musical duties on the air with us in Hawaii, DJ Kurt Jo has been spinning music around NYC and enjoying his additional career as a model with Ugly New York. He's had quite a number of photo shoots and appearences on the television screen including "Nightline" and "Rachel Ray". Kurt's latest triumph can be seen in this month's issue of MAXIM Magazine. You can't miss it on the magazine racks as Avril Lavigne is on the cover. Be sure to pick up a copy.

Kurt was on "DeVore and Diana" today. Their daily show is heard all over the country on Maxim Radio via SIRIUS Satellite weeknights from 7PM to 11PM EST. Hosts Diana Falzone and former Maxim editor John DeVore had a fun time on the broadcast with their guests. Ugly NY founder Simon Rogers was on the air with Kurt as well as model Brigette Hagerman

Above Photo: Kurt with Mareva and Michael from The Time Machine

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Above Photo: Kurt with Michael and Summer from The Time Machine

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Lily Wilson Performance On The Time Machine

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March 11, 2008 12:37 AM PDT

Singer-songwriter Lily Wilson returned as a guest on The Time Machine. She performed songs live on the air with bassist and producer Mark Browne. Some of her songs performed were songs that we've been playing the past couple of years on The Time Machine from her last two albums "Lily Wilson" and "Stargazer". She even unveiled a new song from her upcoming album "The Right Time" for our radio audience live.

ONLY NOW
TEN THOUSAND MILES
MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE
BANYAN TREE

She also brought along some studio tracks making their world broadcast debut online and on the FM dial.

A LITTLE LIFE
UNDERTOW
OUT OF THE BLUE
THE RIGHT TIME

It's a treat for us to have both of these artists perform together in The Time Machine studios. Lily Wilson is an artist you must seek out to see whenever she comes into your town for a concert performance. Mark Browne is a producer and as bass player has performed live and recorded with the following artists:

Melissa Etheridge
Paula Cole
Emmylou Harris
Philip Sayce
Chrissie Hynde
Sarah McLachlan
Lily Wilson
k.d. lang
George Michael
Patty Griffin
Sheryl Crow
Wynonna
Beth Thornley
Neil Finn
Joan Osborne
The Dixie Chicks
Billy Idol
Dolly Parton
Lindsay Buckingham
Mark Goldenberg
Gloria Estefan
Chaka Khan
Rufus Wainright
Donna Delory
Mary J. Blige
Jewel
Garth Brooks
Cindy Lauper
Destiny's Child
Pat Benatar
Simple Minds
Ann and Nancy Wilson
Ichiro
and Vonda Shepard


*Mahalo nui loa to Don Lopez, Summer Blue and Jenny Leong for all of the behind the scenes duties while Michael McCartney (pictured with Lily Wilson above) sat behind the microphone.

Lily Wilson Interview

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March 11, 2008 12:12 AM PDT

Singer-songwriter Lily Wilson will be returning to The Time Machine this week. We'd thought that we'd pass on this segment to you from her 2006 interview and guest DJ stint. She performed a few songs live on the air. It was a fun afternoon with a talented artist.

Some other artists heard on this Maui afternoon radio show aircheck include; Rosanne Cash, Fleetwood Mac, Jules Shear & Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, Joan Osborne, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Melissa Etheridge, The Tories, Rick Springfield, Liz Phair, Bob Seger, Steve Miller Band, The Doobie Brothers, Adrina Thorpe and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Sheri Miller Interview

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February 29, 2008 01:54 PM PST

Radio hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney shared the FM dial airwaves with singer-songwriter Sheri Miller. Sheri discussed her latest EP "Mantra".

Other artists heard on this afternoon radio broadcast include; John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Paul Nicholas, The Beatles, Brian Ray, Rachael Yamagata, Michael Carpenter, Samantha Fox, Jerry Goldsmith, Debbie Gibson and Henry Mancini.

Milkshake Jones Interview

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February 19, 2008 07:42 PM PST

Hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney enjoyed an afternoon on the airwaves with John Micek from the band Milkshake Jones. Singer-songwriter Allan Thomas was a return guest as well briefly sharing some of his sixties musical output including his early doo-wop recording with The Gems.


Other artists heard on the FM dial on this Maui afternoon radio aircheck include; Ian Matthews, Squeeze, The Goldbergs, Rachael Yamagata, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Trooper, Robert Gordon, Bangles, R.E.M., Marmalade Souls and The Retros.

More Maui Valentines

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February 14, 2008 07:41 PM PST

Hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney continue playing songs for Valentine's Day over the Hawaiian airwaves on the FM dial.

Music from artists heard on this Maui afternoon radio broadcast include; Clout, Jennifer Paige, Hawks, Jack Johnson, The Tubes, Fanny, Phil Leeds, Jag Star, Wings, The Rev-Lons, Bread, Jennifer Warnes, Rick Springfield, Belinda Carlise with George Harrison, Queen, Foreigner, The Osmonds, Jackie DeShannon, The Beach Boys, The Cowsills, The Beatles, Annette Funicello, The Raspberries and The Shirelles.

A Maui Valentine

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February 13, 2008 09:53 PM PST

Well...it's Valentine's Day again...which means that the hosts of The Time Machine have once again decided to have some musical fun. Summer Blue and Michael McCartney with the help of producer Jenny Leong have given you a soundtrack to get you ready for that fateful evening of romance or heartbreak depending upon your situation.

Artists featured on this afternoon radio aircheck include; Sinceros, Pilot, The Elvis Brothers, Butch Walker, Cori Yarckin, The Police, Big Star, Feist, The Rutles, Stephen Bishop, ABBA, Blondie, The Partridge Family, Vonda Shepard, The Babys, Paul McCartney, America and The Beatles..

Also featured are duets from; Rhett Miller & Rachael Yamagata, Angela Correa & John C. Reilly, Ben Lee & Mandy Moore and Dean Friedman with Michele Lamb.

Snow On Maui

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February 03, 2008 09:37 PM PST

Hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney kicked back during Groundhog Day before the Superbowl Weekend began to dominate the media. Late January brought snow once again to Haleakala crater on Maui and as it melted from the summit the Hawaiian airwaves were filled with songs both old and new.

This afternoon radio aircheck from the FM dial includes music from artists; Sarah Borges and Broken Windows, Rachel Sweet, Tracey Ullman, Kate Nash, Pilot, Yael Naim, The Ramones, Bay City Rollers, Bee Gees, Leslie Gore, Sara Evans, Kalapana, Sammi Morelli, Bruce McCulloch, The Who, Fiona Apple, Dusty Springfield, Mandy Moore, Jeremy Fisher, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Audrey Hepburn, Eric Idle and Neil Innes, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Herman's Hermits and The Hollies.

Brian Ray Interview

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February 01, 2008 06:12 AM PST

Rocker and singer-songwriter Brian Ray took some time away from his guitarist and bassist duties for Paul McCartney to share his thoughts on his solo album "Mondo Magneto" on The Time Machine. His song "Vinyl" was one of our most played songs for 2006 and 2007. His album was also one of The Time Machine's most played albums on the air for 2006.

Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon radio broadcast aircheck include; Smokey Robinson, Trooper, Rachael Yamagata, The Beatles, Paul McCartney, The Raspberries, L.E.O., Jeff Daniels and Rhett Miller.

Margo Guryan Interview

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January 01, 2008 09:48 PM PST

Singer-songwriter Margo Guryan was a guest on The Time Machine. She shared her thoughts behind her latest song "16 Words" in addition to the many wonderful songs from her 1968 debut album "Take A Picture", the release of "25 Demos" from 2001 and the numerous artists who covered her musical output.

Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon radio aircheck include; Julie London, Spanky And Our Gang, The Beach Boys, Claudine Longet, Jackie DeShannon, The Darlettes, Electric Light Orchestra, The Zombies, Mark Bacino, The Association, America, Rick Derringer, Badfinger, Phil Seymour, Barry Manilow, Cheap Trick, Marshall Crenshaw, The Raspberries, Big Star, The Lemon Pipers and Badfinger.

The winter of 2007 saw the publication of John M. Borack's "Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide". Host Michael McCartney spoke with the author about the task of putting together a tome of this musical magnitude.

Rachael Yamagata Interview

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December 17, 2007 06:21 PM PST

Singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata has been our most played artist on the radio since her EP release back in 2003. Some of her earlier material were on the air before 2003 and including her stint with Bumpus has made her one of our core artists who keeps delievering one wonderful recorded performance after another. Her approach to songs from other artists like Joni Mitchell , George Harrison and Judy Sill have kept her five year stronghold in place on our radio dial. Add in her work with other artists as varied as; Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Toots & The Maytalls, Ben Lee, Rhett Miller, Bill Deasey, Ray LaMontagne, Chris Holmes, Jason Mraz, Bright Eyes and Mandy Moore...it appears that she will continue to be on our playlists for years to come.

Her debut release "Happenstance" produced by John Alagia kept pulling in our listeners and locking her status as "most played artist" right up until the end of 2007. Perfect timing for us because her sophomore release (also produced by John Alagia) is scheduled to come out in 2008. We have no doubt that Rachael will continue her streak based on the upcoming songs that we've heard. Until a song like "Faster" dominates our charts next year, we offer this recent radio aircheck of another Maui afternoon where this gifted singer-songwriter dropped in for an interview on The Time Machine. Rachael shared her musical inspirations and insights for our radio audience.

Other artists heard on this broadcast with host Michael McCartney of The Time Machine include; Vonda Shepard, Lindsey Buckingham, The Traveling Wilburys, Dean Friedman, Chris Holmes, Priscilla Ahn, Jill Cunniff, The Bangles, Ray LaMontagne, Toots & The Maytalls, Jason Mraz, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Rhett Miller and Citizen Cope.

Joshua Radin Interview

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December 16, 2007 02:18 PM PST

Singer-songwriter Joshua Radin was a guest on The Time Machine just before boarding a plane to tour with Tori Amos in Europe and returning to America to tour with Sheryl Crow. Joshua shared his thoughts on his songwriting.

Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon radio aircheck include; Wilshire, Joey Ramone, Rachael Yamagata, Schuyler Fisk, Chris Holmes, Alice Peacock and Wilshire.

Marianne Keith Interview

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December 02, 2007 04:24 PM PST

After opening up the afternoon show with brand new music from Melbourne's Power Pop group sensation The Wellingtons, The Time Machine studios were graced with the music of singer-songwriter Marianne Keith. Marianne brought along her guitar and played piano for Maui's radio audience. The gifted artist performed songs from her album "Beautiful Distraction" and a couple of brand new songs making their broadcast debut. She also served up some great selections from other artists as guest DJ.

It was a wonderful afternoon on Maui followed by a beautiful Hawaiian sunset to listen to this talented artist. We were blessed to have some rain for a bit outside our studio which added to the musical atmosphere. Other artists heard on this broadcast aircheck include; Aimee Mann, Van Morrison, Klaatu, Journey, The Eagles, Rachael Yamagata, Jackson Browne, Carole King, John Mayer, The Lovin' Spoonful, Stevie Wonder and The Red Button.

Special thanks to Don Lopez from Club Mana'o and Ryan P at WILD 105.5 FM.

Lydia Gray Interview

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November 25, 2007 07:24 PM PST

Singer-songwriter Lydia Gray was a guest on The Time Machine this past week. Lydia has been on our playlists for the past couple of years. Her latest batch of songs displays her musical growth and a mature talent to be reckoned with in this digital age of gifted troubadours. Lydia shared with our audience the influences of some of her compositions. Lydia also picked song songs from other artists for airplay during her segment.

Hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney also played music from the past and present during this Maui radio afternoon show. Some of the artists heard on this aircheck include; Kui Lee, Emitt Rhodes, Shelby Lynne, The Red Button, Paul & Linda McCartney, Melissa Manchester, Jane Wiedlin, REO Speedwagon, Toto, The Left Banke, Mandy Moore, Moon Martin, Rachael Yamagata and McGuinn, Clark & Hillman.

Jim Gaffigan Interview

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November 20, 2007 04:56 AM PST

Actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan checked in with The Time Machine before doing a concert performance on Maui.

Radio hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney also played new music from Marianne Keith's album "Beatiful Distraction" and three songs from Laurie Biagini plus two songs from Buckingham Nicks from their 1973 album that is still out of print. If you’ve never had the chance to hear Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks before they joined Fleetwood Mac – you will hear how they helped changed the sound of the blues based rock band and the rest is musical history.

Other artists heard on this radio aircheck include; The Laughing Dogs, Moxy Fruvous, Wings, The Inconceivables, George Harrison, Utopia, The Osmonds, Gunhill Road, Jeff Lynne, Billy Joel and Nick Heyward.

*Host Michael McCartney and producer Ashley Starr from The Time Machine are pictured with Jim Gaffigan.

Nushu Interview

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November 15, 2007 01:43 AM PST

Receiving a great deal of airplay on The Time Machine this year has been the latest release from Nushu. Both Hillary Burton and Lisa Mychols had been guests on the afternoon radio show in the past. Hillary returns to discuss the latest batch of songs that make up the new album "Nevermind Lullabye".

Hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney on this afternoon radio aircheck can also be heard spinning songs from artists; Rick Springfield, Rachael Yamagata, The Knack, Mark Bacino, John Alagia, The Bangles, The Beach Boys, Mandy Moore, Steve Martin, The Red Button, Annette Funicello, The Hudson Brothers and Badfinger.

Jessica Mellott Interview

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November 11, 2007 12:32 AM PST

Creating a buzz online with her music, recording artist Jessica Mellott was a guest on The Time Machine. Her latest song "Beautiful Broken" is featured along with four other selections.

Other artists heard on this afternoon radio aircheck include; Brian Ray, Robbie Williams, Pat Benatar, The Beach Boys, Southern Crush, Alison Krauss & Robert Plant, Solveig Sandness, Robert Goulet, Eve Plumb, The Hoosiers and Mandy Moore. It was truly a free for all - free form day of radio for Summer Blue and Michael McCartney who also had a 1961 record from Barbie & Ken to unleash on an unsuspecting Maui audience in addition to John David Souther's "How Long" from 1972 that the Eagles are currently having considerable airplay with. Wild 105.5 FM's Jay J also checks in.

Leigh Nash Interview

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November 04, 2007 06:35 AM PST

Singer-songwriter Leigh Nash from the band Sixpence None The Richer joined Michael McCartney and recording artist Gail Swanson on The Time Machine. She discussed both her band and solo projects. Singer-songwriter Vonda Shepard was also a guest on the Maui radio show.

Other artists heard on this afternoon radio aircheck include; Joan Jett, Astrogin, The Zombies, Hole, The Beatles, Electric Light Orchestra, Big Star, The Four Seasons, Tiffany, Meatloaf, Led Zeppelin, Courtney Jaye, Rupert Holmes, The Bee Gees, Brendan Benson, Paul Simon, Fred Knobelock, The Knack, Backstreet Boys, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Sister Hazel

Hillary Burton Interview

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November 03, 2007 08:41 AM PDT

Early 2006, Hillary Burton from the band Nushu stopped by The Time Machine with a special sneak peak listen to "Popsound" which would end up on Nushu's album in 2007.

The Maui afternoon radio show aircheck also features music from; Blondie, Elvis Costello, Juliett and The Licks, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, The Police, Ken Sharp, Superstone, Matthew Sweet, Lisa Mychols, The Zombies, The Bangles, X, Mark Bacino, The Producers, The Partridge Family, Sid & Susie and The Go-Go's.

Ruth Gerson Interview

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November 02, 2007 07:31 PM PDT

Singer-songwriter Ruth Gerson was an afternoon guest on The Time Machine discussing her album "Wake To Echo" and her cover of Bob Dylan's "Emotionally Yours".

Other artists heard on the Maui airwaves during this afternoon aircheck include; The Glass Bottle, Nick Lowe and Paul McCrane.

The Explorers Club Interview

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November 01, 2007 06:42 AM PDT

Jason Brewer from The Explorers Club was a guest on The Time Machine featuring music from the band.

Rocker and singer-songwriter Dave Stephens was also a featured guest on the afternoon radio show showcasing songs from his latest release "Stories For Copper" and his previous album "Here We Go".

Other artists heard on this radio aircheck include; England Dan & John Ford Coley, The Zombies, The Raspberries and a special cover from Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs.

Cantona Interview

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October 30, 2007 06:49 PM PDT

Leslie Beattie and Glenn Pittaway from the Seattle band Cantona discuss their music on The Time Machine.

Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon radio aircheck include; Blondie, Robbie Nevil, Andrew Gold and Jeff Lynne.

Lisa Mychols Interview

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October 28, 2007 08:56 PM PDT

The multi-talented rocker and singer-songwriter Lisa Mychols was a guest on The Time Machine discussing her release "Sweet Sinsations" in addition to the tribute projects "Different For Girls" (Joe Jackson), "He Was Fab" (George Harrison) and "He's A Rebel: The Gene Pitney Story Retold" (Gene Pitney).

Some of the other artists featured during this Maui afternoon broadcast include; Rick Springfield, Fanny, Ben Lee, The Left Banke, The Bangles, Sixpence None The Richer, Dean Friedman, The Tremblers, Wings, Anna Waronker, Ian Hunter, John Hoskinson, Ferdinand, It's My Party!, Clout, Alex Bach, The Traveling Wilburys, Courtney Jaye and a rare song from Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.

Abby Travis Interview

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October 26, 2007 10:05 PM PDT

Singer-Songwriter Abby Travis graced our airwaves recently as a guest on The Time Machine. She shared her thoughts on her latest album release "Glitter Mouth" and looked back at a few of her past tunes.

Hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney also spin songs on this afternoon broadcast from Paul Carrack, Moxy Fruvous, Anna Waronker, The Bangles and Chris Isaak. New music from Rooney, Ronnie Spector, Mary Weiss and Nushu are also featured.

The Knickerbockers Interview

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October 23, 2007 05:08 AM PDT

Beau Charles and John Charles from The Knickerbockers were guests on The Time Machine morning show.

Some of the songs discussed:

Stick With Me
Just One Girl
As A Matter Of Fact
Lies
Can't You See I'm Trying
Love Is A Bird
Guaranteed Satisfaction
Playgirl
She's Gotten To Me
The Pad And How To Use It

Another Maui Afternoon On The Radio

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September 27, 2007 08:16 PM PDT

Hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney spend another Maui afternoon on the FM radio dial spinning old dusty songs and brand spanking new tunes.

Some of the artists found on this aircheck include; Rilo Kiley, Feist, Bobby Russell, Electric Light Orchestra, The Zombies, Rachael Yamagata, Nick Lowe, Feather, The Clique, Andrew Gold, The Beach Boys, John Alagia, The Beatles, Ben Lee with Mandy Moore, Jim Stafford and The Brian Setzer Orchestra featuring Gwen Stefani.

Dave Stephens Interview

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September 27, 2007 06:07 PM PDT

Rocker and singer-songwriter Dave Stephens returns to "The Time Machine" with hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney to discuss his music. Selections from his latest album "Stories For Copper" are featured along with an in-studio performance from Alice Peacock performing one of her early songs - "Get Your Own" and a wonderful song from producer John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Rachael Yamagata, Ben Lee and Mandy Moore) titled "Honey Come Home".

New songs from Nushu, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Sara Bareillis and The Eagles are on the Hawaiian airwaves. The duo Fertitta and McClintock are back after nearly 28 years performing Tim Moore's "Second Avenue" plus Mandy Moore's take on Joan Armatrading's "Drop The Pilot" was also played during the afternoon show.

Rounding out this aircheck are songs from Marmalade Souls, Sparkle Jets UK, Moxy Fruvous, Flight Of The Conchords, Electric Light Orchestra, Rachael Yamagata, Walter Clevenger & The Dairy Kings, Air Traffic, John Lennon and a new track released from vaults of The Traveling Wilburys.

Just another afternoon in paradise on the radio.

Rob Bonfiglio from The Skies Of America

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February 28, 2007 05:58 PM PST

Rob Bonfiglio from The Skies Of America returned as a guest on "The Time Machine" to discuss his band's latest album and previous work with Wanderlust (w/ Scot Sax) and Superstone (w/ Ken Sharp and Carnie Wilson).