Fresno singer/songwriter Andrew Bunnell stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studio in August 2010 for an interview on Evening Eclectic with Jefferson Beavers. Bunnell, who formerly fronted the Fresno band Pinkeye, is now performing with his new band, The Sunburns. In these excerpts, "Bad Andy" performs live versions of the new Sunburns songs "Southern Gentleman," "Cold Sister," and "New Directions."
90.7 KFSR's DJ Jordan welcomed singer songwriter William Fitzsimmons to the studios for an Evening Eclectic exclusive performance and interview. Hear them talk about his new album, ending his tour and his personal inspirations for song writing.
Listen to William Fitzsimmons:
Evening Eclectic Best of 2010 (so far)
DJ Jordan
1. Strange Boys - Be Brave
2. The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street (Re-mastered)
3. Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can
4. The Black Keys - Brothers
5. Punch Brothers - Antifogmatic
6. Alec Ounsworth - Mo Beauty
7. Dum Dum Girls - I Will Be
8. Jakob Dylan - Women and Country
9. Carolina Chocolate Drops - Genuine Negro Jig
10. Broken Bells - The High Road
Jefferson Beavers
1. Gil Scott-Heron - I’m New Here (XL)
2. Black Keys - Brothers (Nonesuch)
3. Admiral Radley - I Heart California (The Ship)
4. Beach House - Teen Dream (Sub Pop)
5. Scout Niblett - The Calcination of Scout Niblett (Drag City)
6. Art Museums - Rough Frame (Woodsist)
7. Carolina Chocolate Drops - Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch)
8. Local Natives - Gorilla Manor (Frenchkiss)
9. Charlotte Gainsbourg - IRM (Because/Elektra)
10. Trumpet Solo - 2010 (Sweet Sea)
Aaron Espinoza and Jason Lytle, from the indie rock super-group Admiral Radley , called in to 90.7 KFSR for a July 2010 interview with Evening Eclectic host Jefferson Beavers. In this archived audio, Central Valley natives Espinoza (also with Earlimart) and Lytle (formerly of Grandaddy) talk about the inspiration behind Admiral Radley, discuss the band’s debut album I Heart California on The Ship records, and play some Fresno/Modesto free association.
Fresno art-pop band Fierce Creatures will self-release its first EP, I Mostri Feroci, in July 2010. A month before the CD's release, the band visited the 90.7 KFSR studio for an interview with Jefferson Beavers on Evening Eclectic. In these excerpts, the band plays live, unplugged versions of the Fierce Creatures songs "Phantom Athletes," "The Great White," and "The Brut and the Beast."
Listen to Fierce Creatures perform Phantom Athletes:
Listen to Fierce Creatures perform The Great White:
Listen to Fierce Creatures perform The Brut and the Beast:
90.7 KFSR's DJ Richard Jones recently had a chance to talk with Matt Hensley, the accordion player for Celtic punk rock band Flogging Molly on this Evening Eclectic replay.
Portland, Ore., singer/songwriter Rob Bonds, also known as Highway, visited 90.7 KFSR in December 2009 for an in-studio interview with DJ Prof on Evening Eclectic. Members of Highway's traveling band have played with the likes of Elliott Smith and the Dandy Warhols, and his full-length album Black Letters Home will be released in 2010. In these excerpts, Highway plays live versions of his song "1973" and an untitled new track.
The New York folk/soul duo Golden Ghost visited the 90.7 KFSR studio in December 2009 for an Evening Eclectic interview with Jefferson Beavers, in support of the band's second full-length album, The Unimaginative Body, out on Epiphysis Recordings. Singer/songwriter Laura Goetz and multi-instrumentalist Brendon Massei have collaborated with artists from Deer Tick to Devendra Banhart. In these excerpts, Laura and Brendon perform live versions of the Golden Ghost songs "Russet, Citrine, Olive and Black," "Vishnu in the Sow," and "Polyps Against Passion."
Listen to Golden Ghost perform "Russet, Citrine, Olive and Black"
Listen to Golden Ghost perform "Vishnu In the Sow"
Listen to Golden Ghost perform "Polyps Against Passion"
Fresno singer/songwriter Luke Giffen and drummer Eli Reyes, known as the band Quiet Americans, stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studio in November 2009 for an interview on Evening Eclectic with Jefferson Beavers. Giffen is also the lead singer of the Fresno band Sleepover Disaster, while Reyes plays in both the Fresno bands Rademacher and the Fay Wrays. In these excerpts, Giffen talks about the all-in-the-family vibe of his and Reyes' latest project, and he also performs an exclusive in-studio version of the Quiet Americans song "Forest."
Visalia's The Whiskey and Devil Chaplain stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studios in November for rowdy live set and interview with Evening Eclectic host M. Garcia. The Whiskey and Devil Chaplain are a wonderful mix of indie roots and folk. Formed at the latter end of 2007, the band has played with groups like The Truth & Salvage Co. out of Los Angeles, Ben Hernandez and Nathan James from San Diego and Dark Meat/Vomit Lasers Family Band (Vice Records) out of Georgia just to name a few. The Whiskey and Devil Chaplain are making a name for themselves one show at a time through their knock down live performances. Listen to The Whiskey and the Devil Chaplin
The xx's debut album is the perfect soundtrack for transitioning from hot to cool temperatures. The icy atmospherics and spare, reverb-drenched guitar lines are tempered by the warm, rich vocals of Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim, who complement one another beautifully on most of these tracks. Underpinning their lyrics are synth beats, clap tracks, and drum machines that recall Goth classics by The Cure and Bauhaus, and yet the beats and vocals are clearly inspired by more recent R&B artists like Aaliyah and Rihanna. The resulting fusion is trip-hop meets synth-pop, and yet the dark and moody ambiance also draws on the current hyperdub scene in Britain. Fans of The Gossip, Tricky, Violator-era Depeche Mode, and Portishead should check out this London quartet's promising debut; standout tracks include "Shelter," "Crystalised," "Islands," and "Basic Space." - DJ Prof
Kathy Foster, bassist with the Portland, Ore., rock band The Thermals, called in to 90.7 KFSR for a September 2009 interview with Evening Eclectic host Jefferson Beavers. In this archived audio, Foster talks about the future of album art, the band's new album Now We Can See on Kill Rock Stars records, and the odd wonders of European convenience stores.
Mike Burnett, vocalist with the Portland, Ore., rock band The Greenladies, talked with Evening Eclectic host Jefferson Beavers for an August 2009 phone interview on 90.7 KFSR. In this archived audio, Burnett talks about the making of the band's new self-released EP, Black Mold, and about returning to his native Fresno on tour.
Fresno post-punk band the Fay Wrays will self-release its first full-length CD, Mata Hari, this fall. In advance of the album's release, singer Ben McEntee visited the 90.7 KFSR studio in August 2009 for an interview with Jefferson Beavers on the Evening Eclectic. In these excerpts, Ben plays unplugged and exclusive in-studio versions of the Fay Wrays songs "Weatherman," "Caesar's Heifer," and "The Writing on the Wall."
Listen to Fay Wrays perform "Weatherman"
Listen to Fay Wrays perform "Caesar's Heifer"
Listen to Fay Wrays perform "The Writing On the Wall"
Fresno singer/songwriter Luke Freeman, also known as Brother Luke, visited the 90.7 KFSR studio in July 2009 for an interview with Jefferson Beavers on the Evening Eclectic. Freeman lends his singing and multi-instrument talents to two Fresno bands, the folk/gospel collective Brother Luke & The Comrades and also the dream-pop quartet Circles & Circles. In these excerpts, Freeman plays exclusive in-studio versions of the Brother Luke songs "Golden Gate," "Christian Girls," and "Save Your Self."
Fresno rock band Rademacher will self-release its sixth EP, Bellyflop, early this fall. In advance of the EP's release and in between tour stops all over California, singer Malcolm Sosa and guitarist Jonathan Hadden visited the 90.7 KFSR studio in July 2009 for an interview with Jefferson Beavers on the Evening Eclectic. In these excerpts, Malcolm picks up his ukulele and plays exclusive in-studio versions of the Rademacher songs "If U Know" and "Argument."
Listening to the full-length debut of the electro-pop band Papercuts can feel like shoegazing but in reverse: staring pensively up toward the clouds instead of down at your untied laces. A revolving cast of friends support San Francisco-based musician Jason Quever on this fuzzed-out, muted collection of indie hymns. The arrangements lean toward '60s-inspired hammer organ drone and staccato snare drum taps, drawing comparisons to British Invasion critical darlings The Zombies as well as contemporary dream-pop acts like Beach House and Vetiver. Quever's muttered lyrics can be slightly impenetrable without careful attention, lingering just out of reach. But you can't help but feel the spiritual wanderlust in his bittersweet reverb tenor, especially in the hypnotics of "Future Primitive," the fogginess of "Dictator's Lament," and the dissonance of "The Machine Will Tell Us So." On another standout track, "Jet Plane," Quever sings: "See the jet plane in the sky. ... I know they cannot see my face." This Papercuts record dares you to see it and follow it while it takes off from the earth, sails into the distance, and leaves you on the ground, humming along. Label: Gnomonsong Recordings.
-- Jefferson Beavers
Merced singer/songwriter Radioactive Cauliflower visited the 90.7 KFSR studio in June 2009 for an interview with Jefferson Beavers on the Evening Eclectic. RC is the lead singer of the band El Olio Wolof and co-owner of The Partisan, a concert venue in downtown Merced. He has shared the stage with artists like Jason Lytle, Rademacher, and others. In these excerpts, RC and his wife, Katie Ree, play live versions of his solo songs "Sunflower Eyes," "Donko, the Romantic Burro," and "Life on the Road."
Listen to Radioactive Cauliflower perform "Sunflower Eyes"
Listen to Radioactive Cauliflower perform "Donko, the Romantic Burro"
Listen to Radioactive Cauliflower perform "Life on the Road"
The Portland, Ore., art-folk band Y La Bamba will release its new album in fall 2009. The band has shared the stage with artists like Devendra Banhart, Viva Voce, Cut Off Your Hands, and others. In June 2009, Y La Bamba visited the 90.7 KFSR studio for an interview with Jefferson Beavers on the Evening Eclectic. In these excerpts, singer/songerwriter Luz Elena Mendoza and the band perform live versions of the Y La Bamba songs "Crocodile Eyes" and "Isla de Hierva Buena."
Listen to Y La Bamba perform "Crocodile Eyes"
Listen to Y La Bamba perform "Isla de Hierva Buena"
San Francisco indie band Kid Mud released its first full-length album, Now They Shut Us Down, in June 2009 on New And Used Records. A week after the CD's release, singer/guitarist Sean Duncan, a Modesto native formerly of the band Fiver, visited the 90.7 KFSR studios -- along with bandmates Mike Reavill (guitar) and Suren Najarian (drums) -- for an interview with DJ Tracy on the Evening Eclectic. In these excerpts, Sean plays live, in-studio versions of the Kid Mud songs "Not Far, New Far," "Security Deposit," and "Questions Or Comments." Listen to Kid Mud perform "Not Far, New Far"
Fresno rock band The Sleepover Disaster released its major-label debut, Hover, in February 2009 on Devil In The Woods records. A week after the CD's release, singer/guitarist Luke Giffen and drummer Vince Corsaro visited the 90.7 KFSR studios for an interview with Jefferson Beavers on the Evening Eclectic program. In these excerpts, Luke plays live, in-studio versions of The Sleepover Disaster songs "Dark Star," "Oceanographer," and "Code Breaker." Listen to Sleepover Disaster perform "Dark Star"
Listen to Sleepover Disaster perform "Oceanographer"
Listen to Sleepover Disaster perform "Code Breaker"
Fresno rock band Wheels Of Fortune will release its new album in summer 2009. The band has shared the stage with artists like David Dondero, El Olio Wolof, Rademacher, and more. In June 2009, Wheels Of Fortune singer/guitarist Niilo Smeds visited the 90.7 KFSR studios for an interview with Jefferson Beavers on the Evening Eclectic program. In these excerpts, Niilo plays live, in-studio versions of the Wheels Of Fortune songs "Never Gonna Get Back Home," "Solidified," and "I Know That The Answer Is Nothing." Listen to "I Know That The Answer Is Nothing"
Nashville based signer-songwriter Kat Jones (formerly of Fresno) stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studios on Friday April 17th 2009 for an in-studio performance on Evening Eclectic. Here's a video of her song "Losing."
Evening Eclectic Replay: James Brittain-Gore live in studio
Fresno singer/songwriter James Brittain-Gore released his self-titled debut album in August 2008. James previously played in the local indie bands No Cello and the Batteries. As a solo artist, he has shared the stage with acts like the Sleepover Disaster, Rademacher, and more. On Oct. 20, 2008, James visited the 90.7 KFSR studios for an interview with Jefferson Beavers for the Evening Eclectic program.
In this interview excerpt, James talks about the Fresno indie rock family and he plays live, in-studio versions of his songs "Borrowed Time," "Sing You To Sleep," and "Friends." Listen to the interview excerpt with James Brittain-Gore
Hailing from Stafford in England, Richard Jones was raised on diverse musical sounds, hanging around his father's record shop and listening to his parent's David Bowie, The Cure and Otis Redding records. His musical tastes run the gamut from blues to ska, reggae, old punk, modern rock, new wave and Brit rock. Some of his favorite bands are Blur, The Stone Roses, Madness and Flogging Molly. Richard loves seeing bands in small venues, and especially the shows put on by Sound n Vision in Visalia at Howie's Pizza and The Cellar Door.
Richard is a graduate student at Fresno State, in the nursing program. When he's not studying on campus, you can find Richard rummaging through the vinyl racks at Rasputin's looking for "buried treasures." Check out Richard's shift on the Evening Eclectic on Friday nights from 6:00 PM till 9:00 PM where he keeps it upbeat and eclectic.
Fresno singer/songwriter Andrew Bunnell stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studio in August 2010 for an interview on Evening Eclectic with 
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Fresno art-pop band 
90.7 KFSR's DJ Richard Jones recently had a chance to talk with Matt Hensley, the accordion player for Celtic punk rock band Flogging Molly on this Evening Eclectic replay. 
Portland, Ore., singer/songwriter Rob Bonds, also known as 
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Fresno singer/songwriter Luke Giffen and drummer Eli Reyes, known as the band Quiet Americans, stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studio in November 2009 for an interview on Evening Eclectic with 
Visalia's The Whiskey and Devil Chaplain stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studios in November for rowdy live set and interview with Evening Eclectic host M. Garcia. The Whiskey and Devil Chaplain are a wonderful mix of indie roots and folk. Formed at the latter end of 2007, the band has played with groups like The Truth & Salvage Co. out of Los Angeles, Ben Hernandez and Nathan James from San Diego and Dark Meat/Vomit Lasers Family Band (Vice Records) out of Georgia just to name a few. The Whiskey and Devil Chaplain are making a name for themselves one show at a time through their knock down live performances.
The xx's debut album is the perfect soundtrack for transitioning from hot to cool temperatures. The icy atmospherics and spare, reverb-drenched guitar lines are tempered by the warm, rich vocals of Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim, who complement one another beautifully on most of these tracks. Underpinning their lyrics are synth beats, clap tracks, and drum machines that recall Goth classics by The Cure and Bauhaus, and yet the beats and vocals are clearly inspired by more recent R&B artists like Aaliyah and Rihanna. The resulting fusion is trip-hop meets synth-pop, and yet the dark and moody ambiance also draws on the current hyperdub scene in Britain. Fans of The Gossip, Tricky, Violator-era Depeche Mode, and Portishead should check out this London quartet's promising debut; standout tracks include "Shelter," "Crystalised," "Islands," and "Basic Space." - 
Kathy Foster, bassist with the Portland, Ore., rock band 
Mike Burnett, vocalist with the Portland, Ore., rock band 
Fresno post-punk band the 
Fresno singer/songwriter Luke Freeman, also known as Brother Luke, visited the 90.7 KFSR studio in July 2009 for an interview with 
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Listening to the full-length debut of the electro-pop band 
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Fresno singer/songwriter James Brittain-Gore released his self-titled debut album in August 2008. James previously played in the local indie bands No Cello and the Batteries. As a solo artist, he has shared the stage with acts like the Sleepover Disaster, Rademacher, and more. On Oct. 20, 2008, James visited the 90.7 KFSR studios for an interview with Jefferson Beavers for the Evening Eclectic program.