Singer-songwriter James Carter Cathcart was a guest on The Time Machine and shared his thoughts about his new album "I Was Missing You". For the last thirty years, The Time Machine has had the music of The Laughing Dogs in rotation on the FM radio airwaves in Hawaii and having one of the founding members of The Laughing Dogs on the broadcast was an honor. James has kept himself busy over the years as a musician and has performed with Rupert Holmes, The Roches, Dave Brubeck, Chris Spedding, Ace Frehley, Gerry Mulligan, Paul Desmond, Katey Sagal, John Tesh, James Ingram, Bob Mintzer, Gerald Alston, Michael and Randy Brecker, Peter Erskine, General Johnson and Garland Jeffreys. In addition, James has done numerous voice over gigs for commercials and cartoons, including "Bobby's World" and the show that engulfs most of his time, the long running "Pokémon" series.
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast include Michael Carpenter, Rupert Holmes and The Laughing Dogs.
As producer of The Time Machine, Ashley Starr found herself heading off to Japan for a last minute fun filled adventure while the remainder of the radio staff had to fend for themselves. Air talent Summer Blue was running late (Hanging out at the beach perhaps?) which left radio co-host Michael McCartney alone in the studio until she arrived. This afternoon FM broadcast featured brand new covers from Michael Carpenter doing "They Don't Know" (Kirsty MacColl's song that was a hit for Tracy Ullman and featured Paul McCartney in her music video) plus Butch Walker took a cool stab at Taylor Swift's hit song "You Belong With Me". Both Butch Walker and Michael Carpenter have had fun recording covers in the past and the two new songs on this aircheck are toe tappers. New music from Weezer, Taylor Swift, Jonathan Coulton and Mark Hudson can also be heard on the broadcast.
Also featured on this Maui radio aircheck, while the waterfalls and streams flowed into the ocean near the beaches of Maui, includes music from Butterfly Boucher, The Handcuffs, Nelson Bragg, Second Saturday, Kristin Chenoweth, The Beatles, Poplord, Carly Simon, Luzer, Carole Bayer Sager, Mike Viola, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Rap Reiplinger, Latch Key Kid, Gilbert O' Sullivan and Lea Salonga & Brad Kane .
Singer-songwriter Anny Celsi was a guest on The Time Machine last week. We've enjoyed playing her latest album "Tangle-Free World" on the air the past few weeks and it was a pleasure having Anny on the broadcast to discuss her music . Her album is filled with talented artists that have been a part of our playlists over the years like; Robbie Rist, Evie Sands, Teresa Cowles, Adam Marsland, Rick Gallego and Nelson Bragg. Nelson also produced the album and even does a duet with Anny on the 1967 classic Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra song "Some Velvet Morning". Steve Refling joins the mix as well as Probyn Gregory and Nick Walusko. Phil Parlapiano, Amy Farris, Carl Byron, Shawn Bryant, Dave Sutton and Jonny DuFresne are just a few more gifted musicians that put their craft on the album. Other musicians add to the sound of this incredible listening experience.
Paul McCartney's brand new song for the upcoming film "Everybody's Fine" with Robert DeNiro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Katherine Moennig, Melissa Leo and Sam Rockwell is also heard on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast. The film will be released this December. Songs from other artists also heard on this radio broadcast include both Rachael Yamagata and Eytan Mirsky, who are not strangers to having their music fill the soundtracks of motion pictures. Rounding out the radio show are songs from Trooper, Ben Lee and the latest from the prolific Jonathan Coulton.
The photography at the top was taken by Mieke Kramer and the two photographs directly below were taken by Michelle Philpot
Singer-songwriter Laurie Biagini's music has been a part of our broadcast the past few years and she was so taken away with Anny Celsi's album that she decided to share a review of "Tangle-Free World":
Every once in awhile, an album comes along that impacts me such to a point that I simply have to write about it. I purchased Anny Celsi's album "Tangle-Free World" through iTunes on the weekend and after the first few bars of the title track, this album grabbed my attention, and I turned the volume, up - way up! By the time I got to the third track I decided that it's time to put on my writer hat and review this gem of a record.
Ever hear a song that literally makes you feel electric? Something so beautiful and moving that you feel kind of numb and awe-struck? Put on the title track of "Tangle Free World" and if you're like me, expect a wonderful auditory experience. Beautiful melody, catchy, exquisite harmonies, and a rhythm track that would make for perfect driving music. This song will head to the front of the list of my favorites to listen to while driving fast along scenic highways.
"Thanksgiving in Hollywood" is another favorite on this album. Starts out with a bit of a melancholy introduction then picks up the pace with plenty of jangly guitars (which I love) and some very cool organ and lead guitar contributing to a wonderful folk-pop sound. The mood is a bit dark and mysterious, yet uplifting at the same time. One of my favorite tracks on the album.
Another favorite is "First Love Freezes", a beautiful melody and Anny's soft and haunting vocal is perfect for this very pretty ballad. Again, complemented by lush harmony vocals and I absolutely love the guitar work in this one.
"The Night She Learned to Drive" is a wonderful tune that has such heartfelt lyrics, and is performed with a vibe of re-assurance and hope. The song has the perfect feel to match the theme of the lyrics. It's another song that features a traveling rhythm that would be great to listen to on a road trip. A beautiful example of classic Americana in its most perfect form.
Also add "Piece of Heaven" to my list of favorite tracks on this album - a fun, upbeat jangly pop tune with a classic Monkee-esque sound from my favorite pop era. This one will not only get your toes-tapping, but you may easily find yourself singing along to this very catchy track.
"Sally Go Round the Roses", a fantastic cover of the Jaynetts 1963 hit, is pure fun. Pop music legend Evie Sands and Teresa Cowles provide backing vocals which add another dimension to the overall girl-group feel of this great song. The sixties vibe is well-preserved in the production, but with a cleaner, fresher sound. The "tangle-free" outtro at the end was quite a pleasant surprise as well!
I previously had somewhat limited interest in Lee Hazelwood and Nancy Sinatra's "Some Velvet Morning", but the version on this album so beautifully performed by Anny Celsi and Nelson Bragg, has garnered repeated listens. Their flawless soulful vocals, combined with a beautifully performed instrumental track have resulted in a new interest in this classic for this listener.
This album has so many dimensions to it that really give the record an overall dynamic of several moods and vibes that intertwine together so well, yet keeping a smooth path or 'tangle-free' experience for the listener. Anny really shines in this album. A must-have for your collection, this album has been added to my favorites and will inevitably get extensive play from this fan.
10 out of 10!
~ Laurie Biagini
Below photograph: Anny Celsi, Michael McCartney and Nelson Bragg
International recording artist, film actress and one of Broadway's superstars, Lea Salonga, was our guest today. She stopped by the WILD 105.5 FM studios to discuss her latest concert performance on Maui with radio host Jay J on KPMW. Lea also brought along her three year old daughter whose innocence at the microphone was adorable. Lea talked with Jay J about her music, stage and film work along with some of the proceeds of this Friday night's concert going towards Typhoon Relief for the Philippines.
Rocker and singer-songwriter Brian Ray was our guest DJ on The Time Machine this past month. Not only did he spin some cool songs from a variety of artists while sitting in for Summer Blue (who was having a well deserved vacation in China), he also brought along a guitar to perform a couple of songs on the air. Bassist Rich Ray joined the musical festivities.
Since the release of Brian's first solo debut album "Mondo Magneto" back in 2006, we've been spinning his rocker "Vinyl" in heavy rotation. We've played it so much on the radio that it's sort of become The Time Machine's unofficial theme song. We may have actually started playing the song back in 2005...but that will be our little secret.
Brian performed a stripped down acoustic version of "Vinyl" for the broadcast in addition to performing a song titled "I Found You" from his upcoming album "This Way Up".
Brian also played a few of his new songs from his forthcoming release that are pure pop bliss. Those songs made their worldwide broadcast debut which is a treat for us since Brian just got off a monster tour playing both guitar and bass for Paul McCartney.
In addition to playing some cool tunes from Paul McCartney, Brian also played some classics from The Beatles on the radio show. He also featured brand new music from Harper Simon (Paul Simon's son) and MGMT.
As guest DJ, Brian also brought wonderful music to the radio show from his former boss and musical legend, Etta James, along with artists as diverse as Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Badfinger, Smokey Robinson, Wings, The Bangles, Lewis Taylor, John Lennon, Conrad Korsch, George Harrison, Them with Van Morrison, The Beach Boys, Ringo Starr, and Shakira. Summer Blue's radio co-host, Michael McCartney, added to the music mix with the latest from Brian's band mate in Paul McCartney's band, guitarist Rusty Anderson. Rusty's song "Julia Roberts" was featured along with songs from Jeff Lynne, The Smith Bros., Heart and Rachael Yamagata.
Photos below: Bassist Rich Ray and air talent Michael McCartney plus shave ice after a Maui sunset
Special thanks to our producer Jenny Leong for dealing with our shave ice addiction and Brittany Rice for lighting and keeping the room at a cool temperature. Mahalo to KEAO's Don Lopez, KPMW's Ryan Piros and singer-songwriter Dave Stephens for making it all possible.
Photo below: Michael McCartney lays down background vocals that will be deleted without hesitation from the new album while Brian plays guitar.
Above photo: Summer Blue in Shanghai, China
Below photo: Shave ice consumption continues on The Time Machine.
Below: Performance videos of Brian Ray on The Time Machine
Below: Brian Ray recording "This Way Up"
Below: Brian Ray's music video for "I Liked You Better"
After numerous appearances the past few years as our featured guest artist, rocker and singer-songwriter Dave Stephens returned to The Time Machine with guitar in hand and a stack of albums to be a guest DJ. This time around, not only did Dave perform songs on the air, he also played wonderful music as our guest DJ from artists as diverse as The Grays, Alice Peacock, L.E.O., Kim Stockwood, Billy Joel, Jayhawks, Chris Trapper, Abba, Brandi Carlile, Peter Salett, Bread, Rufus Wainwright, Robbie Dupree, Steve Ward, Keane and Steve Ward.
Summer Blue and Michael McCartney also featured new music on this Maui afternoon FM radio broadcast from Rob Bonfiglio, The Explorers Club, Paul McCartney, Chris Isaak and Mandy Moore. Producers Jenny Leong and Ashley Starr kept the show running smoothly even when Summer and Michael left Dave alone in the broadcast studio to get him lunch from Zippy's. Classic songs from other artists also heard on this radio broadcast include; Keola & Kapono Beamer, Uriah Heep, The Bee Gees, Paul & Linda McCartney, NRBQ, Melissa Manchester, Cliff Richard and a live performance from the Hollywood Television Showcase of "That Thing You Do!" from The Wonders.
Photos below are band members of The Dave Stephens Explosion: Bassist Alison Lewis and drummer Cody Upcraft
Below: Performance videos of Dave Stephens on The Time Machine
*Dave Stephens has made his first two albums available as free downloads for you to enjoy at his official website below.
The rockin' band The Throwdowns were on The Time Machine last week. We've enjoyed playing their energetic songs from their debut album "Don't Slow Down" since late July. After the group's songs have dominated our playlists the past few months, all four members sat in our studios along with a box of donuts that took a sugar high to a new level. Bassist Kimo Clark, drummer Ian Hollingsworth, lead guitarist Ola Shaw and guitarist/vocalist Erin Smith chatted with Ashley Starr and Michael McCartney about their music.
Ashley Starr and Michael McCartney also featured new music on this Maui afternoon FM radio broadcast from Mark Hudson, Rachael Yamagata and Kings Of Leon. New music from James Carter Cathcart's latest album "I Was Missing You" closed out the broadcast with "It's A Beautiful Thing". Soupy Sales had passed away hours earlier before the broadcast so The Time Machine spun his radio hit from 1965. Our hearts go out to his wife Trudy Carson and his two sons from his previous marriage to Barbara Fox, musicians Tony Sales and Hunt Sales. Songs from other artists also heard on this radio broadcast include; Sarah Hudson, Social Distortion, The Smith Bros., Butch Walker, Fountains Of Wayne, Liz Phair, The Major Labels and Jeff Lynne.
The photography above and below taken by Tony Novak-Clifford
Another vacation for Summer Blue, Ashley Starr and Jenny Leong meant that Michael McCartney was on his own in the broadcast studio. The Hawaiian airwaves were filled some classic AM radio hits along with a recent radio current on The Time Machine from rocker Dave Stephens. There's also comedy from Rap Replinger along with The Time Machine's Matt Burger with Michael McCartney and another episode of "Classic Rock Theater".
Also featured on this afternoon FM broadcast, while the waves pounded the white sandy beaches of Maui, includes music from Keola and Kapono Beamer, The Runaways, Andrew Gold, Lindsey Buckingham, Ali Thomson, Linda Ronstadt, Mackey Feary Band, Alan O'Day, Glen Campbell, The Who, Steve Forbert, Meryn Cadell, Polly Brown, Shaun Cassidy, The Beach Boys, Clout, Andy Gibb, Electric Light Orchestra and Rupert Holmes.
Singer-songwriter Anuhea returned to The Time Machine with her guitar last week. Radio host Summer Blue had just returned from a visit to China while Anuhea had just returned from Japan so it was a great time to return to the Hawaiian FM airwaves. Producer Ashley Starr sat down with Anuhea to discuss her self titled debut album along with radio co-host Michael McCartney.
Photo below: Ashley Starr and Anuhea
Anuhea has been on our playlists the past few years with her self released "Rough Cuts" so it was a pleasure having her back in the studios now that her fully produced album has hit the music store shelves and online retailers like iTunes around the world. Her song "Right Love, Wrong Time" was selected as a featured free download on iTunes as the "Discovery of the Week" this past spring and Anuhea's album hit iTunes Top Ten downloads, leap frogging over many major label superstar aritsts on their chart. In addition, Anuhea is currently featured in the new iTunes 9 video guide that shows users how to use the new features in iTunes 9.
Summer Blue also gave spins on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast to artists; Brian Ray, Rachael Yamagata, The Throwdowns, Cobra Starship, Kings Of Leon and the brand new Michael Jackson song "This Is It" that he composed with music legend Paul Anka which was released just last week.
Above photo: Summer Blue in Shanghai, China
Photo below: Michael McCartney and Anuhea
Video below: Anuhea performing a stripped down acoustic version of her song "Charismatic SOB" on The Time Machine
Video below: Anuhea's music video for "Here I Go Again" directed by Jason Baum.
Another afternoon radio aircheck from Maui. The FM dial was filled with new music on The Time Machine as well as some classic songs from the past. New songs were featured on the broadcast from The Pete Best Band, Ashley Cleveland, Dave Carroll, The Throwdowns, Rachael Yamagata, Richard X. Heyman, Maxi Dunn and Cheap Perfume. Also featured is the song that this podcast used as a title with a slight addition. Joey Curatolo, Amy Miles, Chris Anderson and Charles Gansa make up the artists responsible for the faux seventies Wings selection that never fails to put smiles on the staff of The Time Machine.
Flashing back with songs from artists also heard on this radio broadcast include; John Lennon, Greg Kihn Band, Squeeze, Willie K., Lovin' Spoonful, The Kinks, Loverboy, Blondie, Amy Grant, Grayson Hugh and Elton John.
Here's another Maui afternoon FM radio aircheck of The Time Machine. Michael McCartney entered the studio after body surfing at Sandbox which is an old school nickname for Wahikuli State Park. Loaded only with a shave ice the disc jockey was ready to play some really old tunes alongside some brand new ones.
New music was heard from Eytan Mirsky, Wonderwheel, Brendan Benson, Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet and The Raveonettes, . Classic songs from artists also heard on this radio broadcast include: Les Paul & Mary Ford, Trickster, The Merry-Go-Round, Emitt Rhodes, Shakin' Stevens, Wings, Cheap Trick, The Four Lads, Badfinger, Alan Parsons Project, The Fabulous McFlys, Ian Hunter and Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich.
Rocker Nancy Street from the band Cheap Perfume was our guest on The Time Machine last week. We've enjoyed playing their two songs "Ordinary Girls" and "Too Bad" from their forthcoming album. Brenda Martinez, Bunny, Lynn Odell, Susan Palermo along with Nancy Street have been busy recording their upcoming album. Singer-songwriter Adam Marsland is getting ready to release his first original album in five years. "Go West" is a double album from Adam Marsland (+ His Chaos Band members Kurt Medlin, Teresa Cowles and Evie Sands) and will drop on August 18th, 2009. Adam graced our airwaves with one of his new songs "When I Lied To Everyone".
Brand new music heard on this Maui afternoon FM radio broadcast include the latest from Lisa Mychols' forthcoming album and The Shazam who have a new album "Meteor" coming out this week plus The Backsliders from their new album "Thank You" which can currently be downloaded for free at their website. New music was also heard from Maui's own The Throwdowns, Richard X. Heyman, The Singles, The Dollyrots, Lacey Gage, Schuyler Fisk and Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet with Dhani Harrison. Classic songs from artists also heard on this radio broadcast include; Billy Lee Riley, Fountains Of Wayne, Robbie Fulks, The Movies, Jesse Frederick and Michael Carpenter.
Video Below: Adam Marsland with "When I Lied To Everyone"
Singer-songwriter Bleu was our guest on The Time Machine this past week. The rocker, William James "Bleu" McAuley III, has been busy over the years with side projects like L.E.O., The Major Labels and LoudLion. He shared his insight on those albums and his latest release "A Watched Pot".
New music from other artists heard on PART ONE of this afternoon FM aircheck include; The Backsliders, Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet, Rachael Yamagata and Dave Stephens plus classic songs from Squeeze and McGuinn, Clark & Hillman .
Video Below: Bleu's latest single "Come 'N Go" directed by Kii Arens
Video Below: From L.E.O.'s album "Alpacas Orgling" - "Goodbye Innocence"
Video Below: MOGUL is a collective cover-band featuring: Rooney's Taylor Locke, Matthew Winter and Ned Brower, Bleu, Roger Joseph Manning Jr. and Mike Viola. Here they are performing the hit Jellyfish tune "That Is Why" at the Hotel Cafe on July 14, 2009 at Bleu's record release show for "A Watched Pot."
Singer-songwriter Bleu was our guest on The Time Machine this past week. The rocker, William James "Bleu" McAuley III, has been busy over the years with side projects like L.E.O., The Major Labels and LoudLion. He shared his insight on those albums and his latest release "A Watched Pot".
PART TWO contines with singer-songwriter Bleu. In addition to music from his latest album and bonus EP, songs from Loud Lion, The Major Labels and L.E.O. are featured on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast. Kate Voegele and the Electric Light Orchestra are also featured. Bleu's talent as a producer and songwriter go beyond his own albums to the numerous songs written for other artists like Puffy AmiYumi, Jon McLaughlin, Selena Gomez, Hanson, Boys Like Girls, Evan Taubenfeld, Kate Voegele, The Jonas Brothers and TV/TV. Enjoy listening to the many crafts of this talented artist.
Video Below: Bleu's latest single "Come 'N Go" directed by Kii Arens
Video Below: From L.E.O.'s album "Alpacas Orgling" - "Goodbye Innocence"
Video Below: MOGUL is a collective cover-band featuring: Rooney's Taylor Locke, Matthew Winter and Ned Brower, Bleu, Roger Joseph Manning Jr. and Mike Viola. Here they are performing the hit Jellyfish tune "That Is Why" at the Hotel Cafe on July 14, 2009 at Bleu's record release show for "A Watched Pot."
Singer-songwriter Matt Hartke was our guest on The Time Machine last week. We've enjoyed playing his laid back island sounding songs from his debut album "Great Good Fortune". He's currently recording a bunch of songs for his next album with producers Mikal Blue and Andrew Williams, who between the two, have worked their magic with; Colbie Caillat, Grant Lee Buffalo, Del Shannon, Brian Setzer, Five for Fighting, Old 97’s, One Republic, Gary Jules, Alice Peacock, Rhett Miller, Garrison Starr, The Williams Brothers, Jessica Simpson, The Dream Academy and The Plimsouls. He just wrapped up a duet session with Aware/Columbia artist Angel Taylor. We were happy to have him on the radio show to discuss his music. His song "Yeah Breeze" that we've spinning since last year on the radio is available along with his entire album on iTunes and Amazon.
Summer Blue and Michael McCartney also featured new music on this Maui afternoon FM radio broadcast from the incredible Dallas based band The Backsliders. You can currently download their entire album "Thank You" for free at their website. New music was also heard from Bleu, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon and Ron Dante, Laura Vane and The Vipertones, Rhett Miller, Chris Isaak, Rachael Yamagata, Mike Viola, The Smith Bros. and Gabriella Cilmi. Classic songs from artists also heard on this radio broadcast include; Billy Joel, The Fraternal Order Of The All Greetings From Planet Love (Andrew Gold), Fountains Of Wayne, The Pendletons, Foreigner, Helen Reddy, Jon Osorio and Randy Borden, Klaatu, Courtney Jaye, Steely Dan and The Mynah Birds from 1966 with Rick James and Neil Young.
Get ready for a four part podcast. Singer-songwriter Lisa Mychols from Nushu and a solo artist returns to The Time Machine along with rocker Tom Richards from The Waking Hours. Both artists have been busy finishing up their latest albums and we thought that the two of them would be perfect to take the controls away from radio hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney (pictured above with Lisa Mychols). They share a few stories about their musical projects and spin songs from other artists.
Below photo: Tom Richards and Michael McCartney
Artists heard on PART ONE of this afternoon FM aircheck include; The Smith Bros., Andrew Gold, Eytan Mirsky, Wendy Ip, Gene Pitney, Gary Pig Gold, The Turtles, Kirsty MacColl, Randell Kirsch & Billy Cowsill, The Retros and The Masticators.
PART TWO of a four part podcast continues with rockers Tom Richards and Lisa Mychols. Other artists heard on this FM radio afternoon radio aircheck from Maui include; Bette Anne Steele, Betsy Brye, Marty Rudnick with Michael Carpenter, Steve Kobashigawa, America, Beach Boys, Satisfaction, Telecast, Utopia, Sugarbomb, Kim Fox, Steve Martin & Bernadette Peters, Davie Allen & The Arrows and Paul McCartney.
PART THREE of a four part broadcast continues with singer-songwriters Lisa Mychols and Tom Richards. More timeless songs from a variety of artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM radio aircheck include; Frank Sinatra, KC Bowman, The Ditty Bops, Jesca Hoop, Mark Eric Malmborg, Donovan, The Go-Go's, Blondie, Sparkle Jets U.K. and Darian Sahanaja.
PART FOUR of a four part broadcast concludes with Tom Richards from The Waking Hours and Lisa Mychols from Nushu. Artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM radio aircheck include; Dreamworld, David Gates, Bread, Josie & The Pussycats, Anna Warnoker, Fastball, Bangles, The Beatles, Brendan Benson, Quazar and The Bamboozled, Gail George, The Nelsons, The Traveling Wilburys, Letters To Cleo, Nick Lowe, Paul Carrack, Ben Folds, Mandy Moore and The Zombies.
Internet rumours are floating around cyberspace about the possibility of a new album coming out from the band Semisonic by the year 2012. The Time Machine Crew thought that it would fun to share the group's interview when their last album "All About Chemistry" was released. Semisonic's John Munson, Jacob Slichter and Dan Wilson discuss trombones, Hawaiian slack-key and Carole King.
Also featured on this afternoon FM broadcast, just before a Maui sunset, includes music from The Corrs, George Harrison, Alice Cooper, Britney Spears, Binocular, Brian Setzer Orchestra and a live duet from Randy Newman and Susanna Hoffs performing "A Fool In Love".
Singer-songwriter Lisa Donnelly was our guest on The Time Machine last week. The former frontwoman for the band A.M. Pacific just released her debut solo album "We Had A Thing" just in time for a wonderful summer listening experience. It's available on iTunes.
Summer Blue and Michael McCartney also featured new music on this Maui afternoon FM radio broadcast from artists Rachael Yamagata, Chris Isaak and Ida Maria. Other artists heard on this radio broadcast include; Adrian Belew, The Winstons, Squeeze, The Rubinoos, Feargal Sharkey, Paul McCartney, The Traveling Wilburys and Brian Ray.
Singer-songwriter Lily Wilson returns to The Time Machine for a third time along with her guitar to perform a few songs off of her latest album "The Right Time".
Veronica Vincent, Summer Blue and Michael McCartney also spin new music on this Maui afternoon FM radio broadcast from artists Marshall Crenshaw and Mandy Moore, in addition to a classic song from Maui's own Ray Gooliak from 1977. Other artists heard on this radio broadcast include; America, Electric Light Orchestra, The Zombies, The Carpenters, Rachael Yamagata and Journey.
Recording artist Melissa Otero returns to The Time Machine to discuss her album "My Spirit".
Other artists featured on this Maui afternoon FM aircheck include; Fountains Of Wayne, Mike Viola, Sarah McLachlan and Stephen Bishop.
* As we run low on available server space, we have to make room for newer interview segments and radio airchecks. This broadcast is still available as a podcast for your listening pleasure.
Get ready for a three part podcast. Singer-songwriter Andrew Gold has been a guest a few times on The Time Machine and each time is very special as we fill the FM airwaves with a few hours of nothing but Andrew Gold songs. The rocker is busy finishing up his latest album and we thought that it would be a good time to give you the chance to listen to one of his previous interviews on The Time Machine with host Michael McCartney. Andrew shares his thoughts and memories behind some of his songs with a highlight on albums "Spence Manor Suite" and "Intermission".
Artists heard on PART ONE of this afternoon FM aircheck include; The Doobie Brothers (with Nicolette Larson), The Fraternal Order of The All, Lisa Angelle, Wax and Linda Ronstadt.
PART TWO continues with singer-songwriter Andrew Gold. Bryndle can be heard on this afternoon FM aircheck in addition to many of Andrew's classic seventies songs.
PART THREE concludes with singer-songwriter Andrew Gold. More timeless songs from Andrew can be heard on this afternoon FM aircheck plus Nicolette Larson.
One of most played albums on the air from 2008 is "Bring On The Happy" from Rob Bonfiglio. Rob is no stranger to our playlists. Since the turn of the century, Rob's music has filled the Maui airwaves as a solo artist, a member of The Better Days, The Skies Of America and Superstone (the brainchild of rocker Ken Sharp). Rob's musical career goes further back into the 90's as a member of the RCA label band Wanderlust and his recent musical output has been featured in the soundtracks of motion pictures.
The Time Machine crew were quite happy to have Rob return as a guest to the program. Rob discussed his album "Bring On The Happy" and shared some insight on some of his songs.
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM radio broadcast include; Nushu, Rachael Yamagata, Kelly Jones, Ken Sharp, Jim Boggia and The Honeys.
Singer-songwriter Jeff Litman was a guest on The Time Machine. The Minneapolis born musician, now based in New York City, released his debut album "Postscript". Jeff's album also features the talents of Diego Merino on trumpet, Meghan Miller on flute, Emily Dufour on cello and The Time Machine's favorite singer-songwriter Kelly Jones performs a wonderful duet on "Maine".
Recording artist Nick Loren is also interviewed on the program. Nick shares his thoughts on his new album "Forever Be Cool" and his career in film over the past decade.
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast include; The Parade, Walter Egan, Arlan Day, The Clique, Paul McCartney, The Runaways, Gabe Kaplan, Pat Wilson and Mark Bacino.
Singer-songwriter Jeff Boller from The Simple Carnival was a guest on The Time Machine. Music was featured from the "Me and My Arrow" EP as a wonderful sampler of what was to come from the album "Girls Aliens Food" which became one of our most played albums for 2008.
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast include; The Osmonds, 10cc, The Rutles, Madonna, The Traveling Wilburys and Rick Springfield.
Rock and roll legend Stu Cook was a guest on The Time Machine. The bass player for Creedence Clearwater Revival shared with the Maui radio audience his work with John McFee and the late Keith Knudsen. The trio formed a band called Jackdawg but their album was never released. The super cool record label Sonic Past Music has officially released the album after nearly two decades. John McFee is no stranger to The Time Machine as guitarist for Clover, The Doobie Brothers and Southern Pacific. His fellow band member from The Doobie Brothers, Keith Knudsen, drummed some fun into the album's material by pounding those skins and complimenting Stu Cook's tremendous bass playing.
Other artists played by radio hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast include Creedence Clearwater Revival and Rachael Yamagata plus The Chipmunks stop by The Time Machine to plug their latest rock offering by covering Blink 182.
Recording artist Kaitlyn Anderson was a guest on The Time Machine. This musical talent brought along her drummer, Eric Kambestad, to join in on the festivities. In addition to featuring music off of her latest release, Kaitlyn spinned songs from other acts as guest DJ on the Hawaiian airwaves.
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast include: Foo Fighters, Amy Grant, Paramore, Mandy Moore, Jack Johnson, Vertical Horizon and John Mayer.
Singer-songwriter Jim Boggia was a return guest on The Time Machine. This musical talent is always a treat to have on the airwaves. His previous releases "Fidelity Is The Enemy" and "Safe In Sound" have been a staple on our radio playlists. Jim discusses his latest album release "Misadventures In Stereo".
Other artists played by radio hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast include: Wonderboy, Eytan Mirsky, Michael Carpenter & Marty Rudnick, Barenaked Ladies, Rick Springfield, Wings, Semisonic and Kelly Jones.
Radio show hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney work up an appetite while spinning music on the FM dial. While management keeps the air conditioner cranked up to Arctic like temperatures to keep the broadcast equipment from overheating, the disc jockeys keep their long sleeves on to keep from freezing. Beach goers hit the Maui shorelines unaware that the DJs on the Hawaiian airwaves are wearing the complete opposite of swimsuits and slippers. Immediately following the program, Summer and Michael run from the air studio to the nearest pizza place to warm up after being locked up for hours on the air. From the photograph above, you can see that they are still thawing out at the pizzeria eatery.
An interview with Pennan Brae can be heard on this program along with the band's new song "Anyways". The Time Machine continues to feature new music from Mandy Moore's upcoming album, "Amanda Leigh", to be released on May 26th. "Bug" resulted from the singer-songwriter having a hankering to close her album with something acoustic and simple. Mandy had the desire to actualize a song in the vein of Harry Nilsson or Randy Newman and "Pocket Philosopher" is a bit light hearted and goofy but also resonates with the excitement of meeting someone new and wanting to stop time so you could figure them out a little more. The album produced by frequent musical guest on The Time Machine, Mike Viola, can be pre-ordered on iTunes.
New songs also featured on this afternoon FM broadcast can be heard from Mink, Paul Carrack (with Timothy B. Schmit and Don Henley), The Handuffs, The Smith Bros. and Jordan Zevon.
Producer Jenny Leong, Pop Garden Radio's Adam Waltemire and Suitcase Full Of Dimes' Ed Lynn added to the on air musical fun with songs from The Hudson Brothers, Jill Sobule, Rick Derringer, Lisa Mychols, The Oohs, Jude Cole, Sweet, Badfinger, The Rolling Stones, Electric Light Orchestra, Blondie, Fleetwood Mac and David Bowie.
Part One of a three part podcast. Radio hosts of The Time Machine, Summer Blue and Michael McCartney, handed over the controls to Chewy Marble's founder and singer-songwriter Brian Kassan. Brian took over as guest DJ and played some awesome music for the Maui audience over the FM airwaves.
In addition to discussing the music of Chewy Marble, Brian also shared some demos from his days with Wondermints. This radio broadcast is filled with some special sounds that you're sure to enjoy.
Artists heard on this afternoon FM aircheck include; Brian Ray, Rachael Yamagata, Nick Lowe, Badfinger, Elgin Park, Jason Falkner, The Blossom Toes, Wondermints, Colours and Grapefruit.
Part Three concludes with guest DJ singer-songwriter from the band Chewy Marble - Brian Kassan.
Brian shares more music from Chewy Marble in addition to other bands that he enjoys listening to.
Artists heard on this afternoon FM aircheck include; Judee Sill, The Sugar Plastic, The Beach Boys, The Churchills, The Flaming Lips, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Beatles, Nelson Bragg and Maple Mars.
Singer-songwriter Talmadge Pearsall from the band Sleeping Giants was a guest on The Time Machine this past week. He shared his latest batch of songs and musical thoughts with radio hosts Ashley Starr and Michael McCartney.
New songs are also featured on this afternoon FM broadcast from Jaimie Vernon, Schuyler Fisk and The Smith Bros. are highlighted. Producer Jenny Leong and air talent Summer Blue added to the on air music sweep three songs from The Rubinoos plus Leslie Gore, Orson, Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons and Sheryl Crow.
We couldn't decide to title this podcast "Allergic To Fun" or "Bad Reputation". Radio hosts of The Time Machine, Summer Blue and Michael McCartney, were in both a Joan Jett mood and a Eytan Mirsy mood on this Maui afternoon FM aircheck. In the end, we went with lifting Eytan Mirsky's song title and why not? Eytan likes pizza just like the rest of The Time Machine crew (seen above after eating three pizzas from Dollies in Kahana) and there really isn't any allergy to fun in Hawaii. Isn't Sheryl Crow's first hit song about wanting to have fun?
Below Photo: Sheryl Crow returned to Maui last week and performed in front of a large crowd under the Hawaiian stars.
In addition to the music of Eytan Mirsky and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, new songs also featured on this Maui broadcast include: Kelly Jones, The Smith Bros., Butch Walker, The Explorers Club, She & Him, Mike Viola and James Carter Cathcart. Rounding out the radio show musically are artists: Maple Mars, George Harrison, Moon Martin, The Partridge Family, Sheryl Crow, The Bee Gees, Electric Light Orchestra, Leslie Gore, Ravyns, The Grass Roots, Hudson Brothers, Lou Christie, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Pilot, Josie & The Pussycats, Kenny Rogers and Richard O'Brien with Patricia Quinn and Little Nell.
Singer-songwriters Chloe F. Orwell and Brad Elvis from the rocking band The Handcuffs were guests on The Time Machine this past week. These two talented artists have contributed to the success of other bands like The Elvis Brothers and Big Hello. The Handcuffs first album "Model For A Revolution" released in 2006 was followed by their latest album "Electroluv" which should be in every music fan's collection. Their music has been featured recently on a number of television series like "Gossip Girl" and "The Hills".
The Handcuffs: Ellis Clark, Brad Elvis, Chloe F. Orwell and Emily Togni.
In addition to the music of Big Hello and The Elvis Brothers, new songs also featured on this afternoon FM broadcast include: Kelly Jones, Tinted Windows, Glenn Tilbrook and The Fluffers, Fountains Of Wayne and She & Him plus our new closing theme for The Time Machine from The Smith Bros. can be heard at the end of the program. Rounding out the broadcast are songs from Mike Viola, Mark Bacino and Paul McCartney.
Singer-songwriter Maxi Dunn was a guest on The Time Machine this past week. The artist from Liverpool was on the same program as The Bleachers so you may hear two of the same songs heard on The Bleachers podcast. In our attempt to save you space on your hard drive or time spent listening online, we have edited the FM broadcast into two parts. The Bleachers portion of the radio show has already been posted. Enjoy the vocal performance of Maxi Dunn, as we have the past few years, in addition to a brand new song from this talented artist.
Also featured on this afternoon FM broadcast is the latest song from Laurie Biagini titled "Another Old Lazy Lyin' On The Beach Afternoon" which fits most of The Time Machine Crew's philosophy. New music from Schuyler Fisk, The Major Labels, Mike Viola, The Smith Bros. and Rachael Yamagata are highlighted. Rounding out the broadcast are songs from; Vanilla, Tommy James & The Shondells, Kay Hanley, Marmalade, Aimee Mann, Fleetwood Mac, The Montanas, The Hollies, Peter Murray and Adam Richman.
Marco Brizuela and Joe Maloney from The Bleachers were musical guests on The Time Machine this past week. Drummer David Hines wasn't available but we hope to have him on the next time the band is on the broadcast. This talented trio has been making a musical buzz in Spin and Rolling Stone. We were honored to have them perform a couple of the new songs from their upcoming album as well as "Stolen" from their recent release "Conjure".
Brand new songs from arists as diverse as Schuyler Fisk, Miles Nielsen, Tinted Windows and Glen Tilbrook & The Fluffers can also be heard on this afternoon FM broadcast. Other artists played by radio hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney include: Rusty Anderson, Michelle Lewis, Jude Cole, Mike Viola, Traveling Wilburys, Dave Edmunds, Brian Ray, Paul McCartney & Wings, Cheap Trick, Devo, Harold Faltermeyer and Fleetwood Mac. Producer Jenny Leong adds an audio trip to 1977 and air talent Kathy Collins join in on the musical fun. Pat Dollenmayer, Mike Clark and Kris Phillips from The Smith Bros. hit the recording studio with their new theme song for The Time Machine radio show.
Singer-songwriter Mandy Moore has a new album coming out this May titled "Amanda Leigh". Mike Viola produced her latest album and we've been enjoying playing a few of the songs off of the upcoming release on The Time Machine. In celebration of this wonderful collaboration, we wanted to bring back her last interview on The Time Machine after her album "Wild Hope" was released back in 2007. John Alagia produced the album with Mandy writing songs with Lori McKenna, Deb Talan and Steve Tannen from The Weepies, Chantal Kreviazuk, James Renald, Chris Holmes and Rachael Yamagata. Mandy has been on our playlists since the beginning of her musical career and we look forward to her musical output for years to come.
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon broadcast include: The The, Mike Viola & The Candy Butchers (what a coincidence considering that we played Mike Viola who Mandy had yet to meet), Ben Lee, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Lindsey Buckingham, Brown Tidal Wave, John Alagia, Billy Joel, Rachael Yamagata, Martha Davis, Marshall Crenshaw, Low Millions, Jill Sobule and Mental As Anything.
Another random afternoon radio aircheck from the FM dial on Maui's airwaves of The Time Machine featuring hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney. You can actually hear Summer lose her composure after Michael starts giggling over her stated love for the band Morningwood while psyching himself up for the next song. Old school broadcasting would have referred to this as a blooper. Today's world of radio simply calls it teenage humor and doesn't even give it a second thought.
Summer and Michael continue the eclectic mix of pop sounds mixing old and new songs that the daily radio show is known for. Brand new music from Alice Peacock is featured from her latest album "Love Remains" along with a live performance from the singer-songwriter's last guest appearance on the broadcast. New music is also featured from Miles Nielsen, Tinted Windows, Hey Monday, Sheri Miller, Carter Cathcart, Davie Allan & The Arrows with Lisa Mychols, and Second Saturday plus a classic from singer-songwriter Brian Tyrrell.
The Time Machine's producer Jenny Leong kept the two hosts in check while dealing with stacked albums on both vinyl and compact disc including Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich. Brian Spence is featured with his 1986 song "Brothers" and from one of The Time Machine's fave spins for over twenty-five years is the forever catchy 1983 "Bop Girl" from Australia's Pat Wilson. Other artists heard on this broadcast include; Candy Butchers, The Rolling Stones, Solveig Sandness, Rhett Miller, Paul McCartney, Mandy Moore, Acid House Kings, Morningwood and the highly underrated Tommy Knight.
Broadcasting on the FM dial on Maui's airwaves isn't always about playing island music. Sometimes it's simply about playing music for the island audience who live here and for the visitors who happen to run across the radio show in their rental cars or hear us blaring in a store while they shop for trinkets to bring back home. It's always a treat to introduce a tourist to the powerful Hawaiian music of Keali'i Reichel and Raiatea Helm, the contemporary style of Anuhea, the slack key masters and the classic island pop of Kalapana, Na Leo Pilimehana and Cecilio & Kapono. Sometimes, as this aircheck clearly demonstrates, afternoon radio hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney just like to cut loose with an eclectic mix of brand new pop tunes played alongside classic pop gems and rare chestnut recordings of yesteryear.
The Time Machine's producer Jenny Leong supplied the plate lunches from Zippy's to keep the show running smoothly on the FM dial without a hitch. Enjoy the latest songs from Carter Cathcart, Frank Bango, Schuyler Fisk, Lucy Woodward, John Micek from Milkshake Jones, Mandy Moore (referred to on the broadcast as Mandy Adams since becoming a newlywed bride to Ryan Adams), Kelly Jones, Rob Bonfiglio and stand up from comedic actress Aisha Tyler.
In addition to the teri beef bun stains from the tasty Zippy's teriyaki sauce left on CD jewel boxes, other artists heard on this afternoon FM radio aircheck include; Fountains Of Wayne, Utopia, Andrew Gold, Smokie, Van Duren, The Beatles, Rhett Miller, Trooper, Bobby Vee, The Knack, Mike Viola & Candy Butchers, Butch Walker, Bobby Sherman and Laughing Dogs.
The Wellingtons remain a favorite band to grace our playlists on The Time Machine. Maui's FM airwaves have had quite a few years of this Aussie group with their previous albums and last year saw the release of "Heading North For The Winter" which landed the band once again on our "Most Played Albums On The Air" for 2008. The line-up includes; drummer Gustav Lindstrom, keyboardist Amy Walters, bassist Kate Goldby and guitar work from both Koji Asano and Zac Anthony. The Time Machine Crew were very honored to have Zac Anthony come on the radio to discuss the band's latest album at the end of their American tour.
Veteran stand up comic Nadine Rajabi returns to The Time Machine to discuss her online series "The Skinny: Fat Free News" with co-host Natasha Leggero.
Other artists heard on this afternoon FM broadcast include Rachael Yamagata, Courtney Jaye, Mike Viola, Brent Cash, Blondie, Paul Carrack with Linda Taylor, Splitsville and Chris Isaak.
Smith may be the most used name when a couple wants to be discreet checking into a motel but it's not the most common name in music. So uncommon that The Time Machine Crew were taken aback by the musical coincidence of having two interviews during the same radio show with both featured Smith among group names. While Morrissey has distanced himself from The Smiths, both Smith & Pyle and The Smith Bros. have embraced it.
Missi Pyle and Shawnee Smith released "It's Okay To Be Happy" in 2008 and the duo's album got a great deal of airplay on The Time Machine. FM listeners on Maui were treated to a wonderful album that should grace your music collection. Shawnee Smith was a guest on the radio show and shared with our audience the fun and the craft of putting this album together.
The Smith Bros. hail out of Ohio and there is not a single Smith in the band. Mike Clark discussed the second album "Restless" from the group.
Other artists heard on this afternoon FM broadcast include Paul & Linda McCartney and Jim Boggia.
The Christmas music continues on The Time Machine with special guests Stu Cook (from JackDawg and Creedence Clearwater Revival), Jim Boggia, Melanie Fontana, Courtney Jaye and Nadine Rajabi. Courtney Jaye and the Aloha Honor System bring us a live performance of "Mele Kalikimaka" this year and Jim Boggia unveils two Christmas classics that he decided would be fun to do. Joining in on the holiday festivities are Ed Lynn from http://suitcasefullofdimes.blogspot.com and Uncle Red Chester with Adam Waltemire from Pop Garden Radio.
Other artists heard on this afternoon radio show aircheck include;
Gary "Pig" Gold, Stephen Colbert, The Davenports, Darlene Love, Stratocruiser, Willie K., Fountains Of Wayne, Ringo Starr, Mike Vancha, Victoria Vox, Robert Downey, Jr., Nichols & May, Rubber Band, Lisa Mychols, National Lampoon, Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert, Rob Bonfiglio, The Beatles, The Shambles, Tom Hooper, The Hives & Cyndi Lauper, Chris Isaak and Jonathan Coultman.
The Christmas season is here. The Time Machine loves this time of year because music is an important element of this season that touches so many. Artists appreciate the chance to express themselves within their realm or step away with a completely different musical approach.
Another reason that The Time Machine Crew enjoys the holidays is that artists drop in on the FM airwaves of Maui as if your next door neighbor stopped by on Christmas Eve or on Christmas morning after the presents have all been opened. Bringing in good cheer and appearing on this FM radio aircheck include; Mike Viola, Kelly Jones, Dave Stephens, Marianne Keith and Laurie Biagini. These singer-songwriters have been a pleasure to play on the radio and sharing the Christmas Spirit with our own Ashley Starr, Jenny Leong, Michael McCartney and Summer Blue was Deron Furukawa. Deron started in radio back in 1998 and during this broadcast he made his first attempt at baking Christmas cookies. Although you don't get to hear Deron during this show, trust us when we say that his tasty treats kept the radio staff well fed during the program. He must have really been paying attention to the Food Network last week.
Other artists heard on this afternoon radio show aircheck include;
The Wellingtons, Vibeke Saugestad, Bangles, Fountains Of Wayne, Sparkle Jets UK, Pugwash & Friends, Liz Phair, Paul Revere and The Raiders, The Christmas Cowboys, Dan Bern & Mike Viola, Candypants, Andy Partridge, Alternativa, Wondermints, Mark Bacino, Beach Boys, Andrew Sisters & Guy Lombardo, Hanson, Cheap Trick, Farrah and Bleu.
Below Photo: Air Talent Deron Furukawa busy with kitchen prep for the Christmas Bake-A-Thon. Notice the Maui News on the kitchen table.
Singer-songwriter Lucy Woodward released her second album "Lucy Woodward...Is Hot And Bothered" this year. Lucy has been on our playlists since her first album was released and she returns to The Time Machine as a guest to discuss her latest album. Lucy also shares her insight on her earlier work. A talented artist who knows her craft inside and out is currently working on her third album.
Singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb has entertained Maui audiences three times during this new century and is sure to return for future performances. The Time Machine with hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartneuy were thrilled with Lisa's recent return to the Valley Isle which included her bringing her guitar to the studio to add to the musical festivities. Singer-songwriting pal Gail Swanson also came along to join in on the fun. Lisa released an album this past summer titled "Camp Lisa". Lisa is joined on the album with friends; Michelle Lewis, Dan Petty, Jill Sobule, Steve Martin, Kay Hanley, Maia Sharp, Nina Gordon, Leland Sklar, Jay Bellerose and Doug Petty. Children are also present on this album that will put a warm smile on any fan of music who has memories of summer camp. She shared her thoughts about making the album along with songs from throughout her career.
Other artists heard on this afternoon FM aircheck include Rick Springfield and Eytan Mirsky.
*Above photograph from left to right: Gail Swanson, Lisa Loeb and Michael McCartney
Special thanks to Ryan Piros, Kathy Collins, Cris Simmons, Pat Simmons and Jenny Leong. Mahalo nui loa!
Singer-songwriter Evie Sands was a guest on The Time Machine. The talented artist shared her thoughts on her music with our radio audience. Evie's songs have been a part of our playlists and lives that it was an honor to have her on the air.
Other artists heard on this Maui FM aircheck include: Linda Ronstadt, Adam Marsland's Chaos Band and The Hollies.
Singer-songwriter Mike Viola was a guest on The Time Machine last week. Mike's music has long been on our playlists since the nineties. From his own Candy Butchers to film soundtrack work on "That Thing You Do!" and "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" to his involvement with L.E.O. and The Major Labels, Viola has continued to win our audience over with catchy melodies and killer hooks.
Mike's emotive voice on albums under his own name continues that tradition. His recent album "Lurch" released in late 2007 is an album that needs to be in the collection of every music lover. Outside of his recent work with Bleu and Ducky Carlisle as the rocking trio The Major Labels this year, Mike recently produced and arranged the third album from Kelly Jones titled "SheBANG!", which saw a September release and has filled our airwaves with songs that are simply pure pop bliss. Adam Schlesinger from Ivy and Fountains Of Wayne also co-wrote a song with Kelly for the album. Along with her original songs and a batch of songs written with Mike Viola, this album is already getting some heavy airplay here on the Maui airwaves. The album clocks in at just under 28 minutes and all ten songs are fantastic. So catchy and melodic as if early eighties Marshall Crenshaw and The Bangles decided to work together might give you an idea of what this album full of pop gems sounds like. The album "SheBANG!" can be found at CD Baby and will most likely be one of our most played albums on the air this year joining releases from Rachael Yamagata, The Pretenders, She & Him, Rick Springfield, Randy Newman and of course - The Major Labels.
Since Kelly Jones was a guest on The Time Machine a few weeks ago, it only made sense that we finally get a chance to have Mike Viola on the FM dial to discuss his music, his thoughts and life. He also shared some exciting news about our most played artist from last year with radio host Michael McCartney. He has composed some songs with fellow singer-songwriter Mandy Moore and will be producing her next album in a couple of weeks.
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast include; The Major Labels, The Bangles, The Candy Butchers and Kelly Jones.
Singer-songwriter Kelly Jones has released her third album titled "SheBANG!". The album was produced and arranged by Mike Viola. Adam Schlesinger from Ivy and Fountains Of Wayne also co-wrote a song with Kelly for the album. Along with her original songs and a batch of songs written with Mike Viola, this album is already getting some heavy airplay here on the Maui airwaves. The album can be found at CD Baby and will most likely be one of our most played albums on the air this year joining releases from Rachael Yamagata, The Pretenders, She & Him, Rick Springfield and Randy Newman. Kelly was a guest on The Time Machine and shared her thoughts about her latest release with host Michael McCartney.
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast include; The Silver Seas, Mike Viola, The Bangles, The Candy Butchers, Kirsty MacColl, Fountains Of Wayne, Marshall Crenshaw and Jem and The Holograms.
The Liking Strikes are the musical duo of Lacey Wright and Carter Stewart. They recently performed up and down the west coast this past summer including the International Pop Overthrow Music Festival (IPO) in Los Angeles at Huntington Beach. The Time Machine recently had the band on the air for an interview.
Other artists heard during this Maui afternoon FM radio aircheck with host Michael McCartney and producer Jenny Leong covering for co-host Summer Blue include; Elton John, Butch Walker, Raspberries, Lovin' Spoonful, Ringo Starr, Utopia, Bangles, Airwaves and David Pomeranz. Also brand new music featured from Charlotte Sometimes, Michael Carpenter & The Cuban Heels, Courtney Jaye, Lisa Loeb, The Pretenders and Rachael Yamagata.
The Hawaiian airwaves were treated to some fantastic sounds that afternoon. The above photo is of both Lacey Wright and Carter Stewart with Michael McCartney in the middle.
Singer-songwriter Irene Cara has a new album coming out towards the end of the year titled "Irena Cara Presents Hot Caramel". The two disc set features drummer LaFrae Olivia Sci, bassist Donna Hairston, guitarist Sheryl Bailey, singer-songwriter Audrey Martell and the Poindexter sisters - Reina Yvonne Poindexter on vocals and bassist/singer-songwriter Errica Poindexter. Along with Irene, these gifted artists make up the band Hot Caramel. The first single from the upcoming album is "How Can I Make U Love Me" and Irene gave us the opportunity to play the song at the end of summer. While hanging out at Kaanapali beach on Maui, Irene took the time to be our musical guest on The Time Machine, sharing exciting future plans for Hot Caramel and wonderful insightful stories from the past.
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon FM broadcast include; The Emotions, Andrew Gold, Luther Vandross, Heart, Henry Gross, Five Man Electrical Band, The Williams Brothers and Lindsey Buckingham.
Director, producer, writer, actor and musician Michael Damian was a recent guest on The Time Machine. Michael's latest film, "Moondance Alexander", after a successful theatrical run has now been released on DVD. In addition to discussing the film, Michael also shared his insights on his musical career. He even persuaded host Michael McCartney to sing "Seasons In The Sun".
Other artists heard on this Maui afternoon radio broadcast include; Terry Jacks, Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet, The Knack, The Beatles, Donny Osmond, The Traveling Wilburys and Dave Stephens.
*Special thanks to Tom Weir of Studio City Sound and Courtney Wilmer for pulling engineering duties (he deserves extra credit for having to listen Michael McCartney sing - nobody needs to hear that). A big Mahalo Nui Loa goes out to both songwriter Larry Weir and Estelle Harrison.
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:
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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:
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.
Bridgetta shares more music from bands featured on her television series "Project My World" and Curtis spins some classic rock heritage acts.
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.
Also on the radio program:
Singer-songwriter Micah Wolf was a return guest giving our audience a quick update on two upcoming concert performances in Hawaii double billed with Matt Costa who has been touring like a whirlwind with his second release "Unfamiliar Faces" on Jack Johnson's label Brushfire Records. Micah also discussed the finishing touches on his second album with the help of Rick Tyner on bass and Rick Tyner and Chava Godinez on the drums.
Chiming in are radio hosts Summer Blue and Michael McCartney discussing Summer's training for an upcoming triathlon to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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
DJ Kurt Jo Featured In Maxim Magazine and Maxim Radio with "DeVore and Diana"
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
* As we run low on available server space, we have to make room for newer interview segments and radio airchecks. This broadcast is still available as a podcast for your listening pleasure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
* As we run low on available server space, we have to make room for newer interview segments and radio airchecks. This broadcast is still available as a podcast for your listening pleasure.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
* As we run low on available server space, we have to make room for newer interview segments and radio airchecks. This broadcast is still available as a podcast for your listening pleasure.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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THE TIME MACHINE is a radio program that uses a nonsense name as an excuse in order to play music from all over the musical spectrum. The show plays a lot of new stuff in addition to covering over 70 years of POP sounds.
"We learned more from a three minute record than we ever learned in school."
- Bruce Springsteen from NO SURRENDER (1984)
