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Episode 64 Featuring ZOUAVES

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ZOUAVES

Join us in Episode 64 Part 1 where hosts Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore spin great new tunes by: The Gentry, Chris Robley & the Fear of Heights, Wow and Flutter, Hang Jones, Alan Cohen Experience, Katjonband (Jon Langford and Kat EX).

In this Episode 64 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Zouaves showcase their lo fi desert noir. Including pump organ, violin, and mandolin alongside more traditional rock band instrumentation of guitar, bass and drums, their subdued vocal stylings take you on a unique trip. They combine elements of spaghetti western, chamber folk and goth rock to create something that is entirely their own.

Scroll down to the Episode 63 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 ZOUAVES performing "Fox Gloves" 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 64

4th Annual John Prine Sing Along - Friday Dec., 12th
VENUE: Biddy McGraws 6000 NE Glisan Portland, OR

Good good good times and great cause. John Prine songs all night long sung by an all star Portland cast, and YOU. Lyric sheets available so everyone can sing along.

This years line up includes: Jeremy Wilson, Griff Bear, Little Sue, Jeff Haigerty, Jessica Stiles, Steve Einhorn & Kate Powers, and more!

This is a non-smoking event... that starts at 8pm... all proceeds go to Ethos... music education makes for a happier and healthier world.

UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Western Aerial live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 65 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show will be out December 15th, 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}

The Gentry, Chris Robley, Wow and Flutter, Alan Cohen Experience, Hang Jones, Katjon Band

MastanMusic Hour - Episode 64 - Part 1 29.3 mb mp3

December 1st, 2008

The Gentry
"Awkwardness!" from the CD
Sex by the Unit

The Gentry hails from the "violence torn streets of Tanasbourne". Those of you familiar with the locale should have a laugh - as if the small stretch of suburbia is scary and urbane or something....Despite their proclivity to be associated with Hillsboro, they electro-rock pretty hard. And, they have just released a CD titled "Sex By The Unit".

Band Members:
Gino Mari
Steve Taylor
AC*
John Siler
Johnny Dennis
and a computer

Visit this link for The Gentry for more info.

Chris Robley & the Fear of Heights
"User Friendly Guide to Change" from the CD
Movie Theater Haiku

Portland based Chris Robley & the Fear of Heights makes quirky pop music. Recently, they've been touring mad-dogs. Somehow, they never stop recording either. Chris and his band are some of the most talented and ambitious rockers in the city. The CD release party for their latest opus, "Movie Theater Haiku", is set for Dec 5 at the Someday Lounge, in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Cristin Norine.

Band Members:
The Touring Fear of Heights:
Chris Robley- songs, guitar, samples, vocals
John Stewart- drums, percussion, gloc, vocals
Peter Swenson -drums
Rachel Taylor Brown- piano, pianette, accordian, vocals
Arthur Parker- upright, electric, and synth bass, vocals
Ben Landsverk- viola, vocals, percussion
Daniel Adlaf- trumpet

You can checkout this link for Chris Robley for more info.

Wow and Flutter
"A Little Help" from the CD
Golden Touch

Wow and Flutter have been a band since 1996. Their noise inflected pop is supercalifragalisticexpealidocious! Thoughtful peace-nick messages and aggressive, rocking guitars populate their fine sounds. They have a CD release party coming up at the Doug Fir Lounge on December 11. The superfantastic bill will also include PDX indie rockers Swim Swam Swum and Carcrashlander.

Band members:
Cord Amato: Vocal, Guitar, Keyboards
Ryan Matheson: Bass, keyboards, Vocal
Jack Houston: Drums, Vocal

To hear more from this this band check out theirMySpace site.

Alan Cohen Experience
"Space Watch" from the CD
Alan Cohen Experience

From Boston Mass., the Alan Cohen Experience tours the NE region extolling the virtues of strange political pop music. They deliver some eclectic sounds on their self titled debut. It's a spacey trip that includes a sonic mix of Wall of Voodoo Men, Without Hats and Steve Miller, with Blues Clues-like aesthetic simplicity.

Band members:
Alan William Cohen: thank you very much!

Find out more about this artist on his MySpace Page.

Hang Jones
"Caroline" from the CD
The Ballad of Carlsbad County

Hang Jones, calls on his influences readily. Fortunately, his influences are high minded purveyors of Americana i.e. Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle. His solo debut, a Western concept album titled "The Ballad of Carlsbad County", is accompanied by internet-only video releases that are designed to enhance the story line of the album.

Band members:
Hang Jones: Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin
Matt Cunitz: Upright Bass, Pump Organ, Vocals
Mayumi Urgino: Fiddle, Vocals

Check out more info about this band at their MySpace Website.

Katjon Band
"Machine Gun Ugly Doll" from the CD
Katjon Band

Katjonband features Jon Langford (Mekons) and Kat EX, of the European punk collective known as The EX. Having spent ample time on the road together, the two artists eventually found time to collaborate in the studio on this self titled debut. Their minimalist approach to experimental rock makes the most of their duo lineup. Their lean and mean arrangements take unexpected turns but still incorporate cool, melodic hooks.

Band Members:
Jon Langford: Guitar, Vocals
Kat EX: Drums, Vocals

Check this band out at their MySpace Website

Title	Artist	Where
Awkwardness!	The Gentry	Song 1
User Friendly Guide to Change	Chris Robley & the Fear Of Heights	Song 2
A Little Help	Wow and Flutter	Song 3
Space Watch	Alan Cohen Experience	Song 4
Caroline	Hang Jones	Song 5
Machine Gun Ugly Doll	Katjon Band	Song 6

ZOUAVES

MMHour 64 Part 2

MastanMusic Hour - Episode 64 Part 2 24.5 mb mp3
ZOUAVES
Live in this Episode 64 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Zouaves,performs live at Kellys Olympian at the MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase. Their spooky sounds go well with the cloudy weather of the Pacific Northwest. Haunting melodies, noisy guitars and pounding drums outline their otherwise unpredictable approach to music. Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week ZOUAVES performing "FOX GLOVES" live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon. Check out this bands MySpace Page for a ton more info! The Producers of The MastanMusic Hour would like to thank our sponsors: Support independent music, film and artistry and reach thousands of people per month.