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Mon, 03 Nov 2008 
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Featuring
Jon Garcia and the Best laid Plans
Join us in Episode 62 Part 1 where hosts Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore spin some great new tunes by: Half Shark Half Jesus, Lotus Isle, Jared Mees and the Grown Children, The Don of Division St., The Underlings, Jive White Boy.
In this Episode 62 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans are the featured guests. Mostly known for his work as a solo acoustic performer, Jon Garcia has assembled a band with some fine musicians. None of the nuance of his solo sound is lost. They have a perfect understanding of his vision and bring it to life with impressive enthusiasm and sensitive dynamics. Fans of early U2, My Bloody Valentine and Radiohead will be turned on by their romantic sounds. Don't miss the video single we recorded from our September MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase we produce every second Friday from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon. This week Friday November 7th come and see Lotus Isle, The Don of Division St., and The Redeemed!.
Scroll down to the Episode 62 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans performing "The Wedding Song"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
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MM Newswire 62
The live sequence Part 2 of The MastanMusic Hour is now produced from the cool night club Kelly's Olympian. Read all about it! The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase (Press Release/Band Line-ups)
Please join us for the 5th MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday November 7th - 11/07/08 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. This months show will feature an incredible AMERICANA showcase with three of Portland's best acts including Lotus Isle, The Don of Division St. and The Redeemed. This show is going to be packed, because members of these bands in include ex-Baseboard Heater's Matt Brown, the fabulous Michael Jodell and Steve Lockwood and more!
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Highway live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 63 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show is out November 17th, or as usual every other Monday.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR LISTENING TO THE PODCAST
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
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| Half Shark Half Jesus, Lotus Isle, Jared Mees, the Don of Division St., the Underlings, and Jive White Boy | 
MastanMusic Hour - Episode 62 - Part 1
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November 3rd, 2008 |
Half Shark Half Jesus
"Sound of Your Voice" from the CD
Pink Pillows |
Half Shark Half Jesus brings their comical take on life to the Grrrlzrock Festival, the huge annual girl centric music festival held in Eugene, OR. Cindi Ingram Booking and Promotions is the force behind the festival, which is purported to be the largest of it's kind in the USA. Catch Half Shark Half Jesus at John Henry's on November 21st as part of the Grrlz Rock Fest this year.
Band Members:
Jennifer Oberst - vocals/guitars,
cwl - guitars,
Joseph Ricken - drums,
cdv - bass
Grrrlzrock, and Half Shark Half Jesus for more info. .
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Lotus Isle
"Like A Wheel" from the CD
Upcoming new EP |
Softly sung vocals and acoustic guitars populate the semi psychedelic and sometimes Elliot Smith like ramblings of Lotus Isle. A hotbed of musical talent is present in this great new band from Portland, OR lead by singer-songwriter Matt Brown, formerly of the Baseboard Heaters. This track is so fresh, we're getting it before the band even hears the mix! look forward to their forthcoming EP, produced by super talent Jeff Saltzman. See them live at the MastanMusic hour showcase on Friday Nov. 7 at Kelly's Olympian.
Band Members:
Matt Brown,
Matt Cadenelli,
Michael Jodell Hessling,
Jesse Emerson,
Keith Westmoreland,
Scott Weddlee
You can checkout this Lotus Isle link for more info.
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Jared Mees
"Trampling Daisies" from the CD
Caffeine, Alcohol, Sunshine, Money |
Portland based songwriter and rock n roll renaissance man Jared Mees has released a new CD with his band, the Grown Children, on Tender Loving Empire titled "Caffeine, Alcohol, Sunshine Money".
Recorded and produced by Jeremy Wilson here at the MastanMusic Studio, it is a priceless piece of smart pop songwriting and clever musical arrangements.
Jared Mees and the Grown Children are currently on a national tour supporting the new release, Playing as far away as New York City with two performances at the CMJ Music Festival last week. Go to there website and find out when they will be in your town!
Band members:
Jared sings and plays guitar. Megan sings so so loud and plays glock and tambourine and shakers. Jake plays bass. Sam plays violin, banjo and keys. Andrew plays bass. Jordan plays drums and violas. Sean plays bass. Kevin plays drumkits. Josh plays the bass guitar and sings gang vocals. Gilbert plays keys, organs and synths. Cam plays percussion and drum set. Lisa plays gutar, and washboard and tambourine and sings. Brianne sings. Bri sings. I sing. You sing. yes.
To hear more from this this band check out Jared Mees and the Grown Children MySpace
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The Don of Division St.
"When I Release Me" from the CD
Animals In Love |
The Don of Division St. is a rock band from Portland, Oregon. Their new CD, "Animals in Love", was produced by Ezra Holbrook and Matt Cadenelli, who is also the main songwriter. The Cd has a feel-good vibe and features a soul influenced horn section and syncopated drumming that augments rocking guitars and tuneful vocals. See the Don of Division St. live at the MastanMusic - Club Showcase at Kelly's Olympian on November 7th. We can't wait to hear Matt's really well crafted songs and experience his good vibes. Hope to see you at the show!
Band members:
Matt Cadenelli - guitar, vocals
Ezra Holbrook - drums
Matt Brown - bass
Ms. Michael Jodell - supporting vocals
Jaycob Van Auken - guitar
Lewi Longmire - keys
Find out more about The Don of Division St. at their MySpace Page.
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The Underlings
"Born In A Boxcar"
Operational Excellence |
The Underlings
are based in Eugene, Oregon. Their latest release, "Operational Excellence", is out now on Dan Jones' (of Dan Jones and the Squids!) Daily Records imprint. It was recorded in Eugene at Big Timbre Studio and mixed at Gung Ho studio by Billy Barnett. Their guitar oriented indie power pop is taking them through the NW club circuit this fall.
Band members:
Ed Cole-Guitar and Singing
Dave Peterson-Bass + Singing
Bryant Grace-Drums
Check out more info about this band at their MySpace Website.
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Jive White Boy
"Knives that Stab Your Face" from the CD
Knives that Stab Your Face |
Jive White Boy is a Portland based indie folk rock group. Passionate and original, Brian Senesac is a a talented guy. If there's any cosmic justice, you'll be sure to hear more of Jive White Boy around Portland clubs in the future.
Their new CD, "Knives That Stab Your Face", is available now from their Jive White Boy myspace site.
Band Members:
Jive White Boy, songwriter and singer, shin-busting tambourine
Liv Axelson sings backup harmonies
Michael Louzao brings some rock drum influence
Check this band out at their MySpace Website
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| Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans | MMHour 62 Part 2
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MastanMusic Hour - Episode 62 Part 2
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| Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans |
Live in this Episode 62 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans offer their atmospheric rock to our listeners. Powerful and delicate at the same time, the Best Laid Plans provide welcome punctuation to Jon's vocals. Big guitars, surefire rhythms, and Jon's trippy voice will transport you to the show.
The band is:
Jon Garcia - guitar/vocals
Liz Savage - drums
Eli Jemison - keyboard/guitar/vocal
Jeff Farnand - bass/vocals
Amanda Kelly - lead guitar
Check out this bands MySpace Page for a ton more info!
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