Hola from Barcelona! Bubblegum & Other Delights will (hopefully) return live on Friday, Nov. 7, in its 7-9 time slot. Come celebrate the return of Becky and her new records, a la the fab Spanish version of "Sugar "Sugar" and the coveted Marc soundtrack (from Marc Bolan´s kids´s TV series).
The mini theme of this show will be volunteerism, and how we can spend as little as one hour per week making this country a better place--and how to find the right organization for you. I´ve seen many passionate people get turned off from volunteering due to bad organizations, lack of energy on the organizers´part, too much red tape, etc. Note: I pasted my volunteering tips into a reply below so we can have more rock/less talk tonite! Becky
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The mini theme of this show will be volunteerism, and how we can spend as little as one hour per week making this country a better place--and how to find the right organization for you. I´ve seen many passionate people get turned off from volunteering due to bad organizations, lack of energy on the organizers´part, too much red tape, etc. Note: I pasted my volunteering tips into a reply below so we can have more rock/less talk tonite! Becky
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This is the opening to The Lloyd Thaxton Show and a segment
where he lip-sync's to Georgie Fame's song "Get Away." Click image
to watch. Lloyd passed away last Sunday. Luxuria loves you, Lloyd!
This is the opening to The Lloyd Thaxton Show and a segment
where he lip-sync's to Georgie Fame's song "Get Away." Click image
to watch. Lloyd passed away last Sunday. Luxuria loves you, Lloyd!
VISUALIZE JAYE P. MORGAN HERE. Thanks, everyone, who stopped by to listen during my Sid & Marty Krofft Show. Everyone seemed to enjoy the Kaptain Kool & the Kongs Gong Show segment and so did I. How it worked: I played the CD in its entirety. If three people in the chatroom typed "GONG!" the song was cut off and we went to the next one, no questions asked. Considering this was a Kaptain Kool LP, I think it was nothing short of a miracle that we made it through something like 38.7% of the tunes. That group sucks! Anyway, I will be keeping The Gong Show as a semi-regular segment on Bubblegum & Other Delights (every Friday at 7). My hope is that we can get on Stickam and use pots and pans as visual gongs.
]]>VISUALIZE JAYE P. MORGAN HERE. Thanks, everyone, who stopped by to listen during my Sid & Marty Krofft Show. Everyone seemed to enjoy the Kaptain Kool & the Kongs Gong Show segment and so did I. How it worked: I played the CD in its entirety. If three people in the chatroom typed "GONG!" the song was cut off and we went to the next one, no questions asked. Considering this was a Kaptain Kool LP, I think it was nothing short of a miracle that we made it through something like 38.7% of the tunes. That group sucks! Anyway, I will be keeping The Gong Show as a semi-regular segment on Bubblegum & Other Delights (every Friday at 7). My hope is that we can get on Stickam and use pots and pans as visual gongs. The idea will be to pick an LP to play in full for the segment (it is too hard to change 45s, etc, when people are gonging away like crazy), so if anyone has any ideas for good/bad LP candidates, please leave a comment here or email me at this username @ aol.com
This Friday's Bubblegum & Other Delights will be a Krofft Supershow of sorts as I celebrate the wacky duo that warped '70s Saturday mornings for me and children everywhere. I'll be playing songs from Sid & Marty soundtracks such as Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos, as well as theme songs for their other psychedelic shows. Got a request or three? Help me, Jimmy, help me! Just hit the Comments button and type them in by Thursday afternoon and I'll try to track them down. PS: The magic (mongo) happens at 7 p.m. on Friday. Becky
This Friday's Bubblegum & Other Delights will be a Krofft Supershow of sorts as I celebrate the wacky duo that warped '70s Saturday mornings for me and children everywhere. I'll be playing songs from Sid & Marty soundtracks such as Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos, as well as theme songs for their other psychedelic shows. Got a request or three? Help me, Jimmy, help me! Just hit the Comments button and type them in by Thursday afternoon and I'll try to track them down. PS: The magic (mongo) happens at 7 p.m. on Friday. Becky
It has often been said (OK, never) that politics and bubblegum make strange bedfellows, but junk news junkies who are fans of the musical genre hit the trifecta this week. First, there were those Brady Bunch and Jonas Brothers name droppings in relation to the National Democratic Convention, and today John McCain announced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his VP running mate. BG&OD listeners might remember Sarah from her work as a sexy steno in show fave Adam Ant's "Goody Two Shoes" video from the early '80s.
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It has often been said (OK, never) that politics and bubblegum make strange bedfellows, but junk news junkies who are fans of the musical genre hit the trifecta this week. First, there were those Brady Bunch and Jonas Brothers name droppings in relation to the National Democratic Convention, and today John McCain announced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his VP running mate. BG&OD listeners might remember Sarah from her work as a sexy steno in show fave Adam Ant's "Goody Two Shoes" video from the early '80s. Enjoy, and be sure to join us in the chat room 7 p.m. tonite PST -- for a back-to-school show with an emphasis on Schoolhouse Rock!
Editor's note: I'm joking--that lady is not really Sarah. But to enjoy a clip from Sarah's days as a beauty pageant contestant, be sure to go here.
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MTV--His opponent may be trying to brand him as a celebrity, but Barack Obama isn't the biggest star in his own daughters' eyes. When Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Monday night after their mom Michelle's speech, they had no idea their dad was going to be beamed in live via satellite. When Mrs. Obama told the girls she had a surprise for them, the potential first lady was pretty surprised at the response. "Is it the Jonas Brothers?!" Malia asked.
MTV--His opponent may be trying to brand him as a celebrity, but Barack Obama isn't the biggest star in his own daughters' eyes. When Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Monday night after their mom Michelle's speech, they had no idea their dad was going to be beamed in live via satellite. When Mrs. Obama told the girls she had a surprise for them, the potential first lady was pretty surprised at the response. "Is it the Jonas Brothers?!" Malia asked.
Be sure to tune in to Bubblegum & Other Delights on Luxuria Music each Friday from 7-9 PST to hear the Hudson Brothers, the Archies, the Banana Splits, the Wombles, the Bugaloos, the Ohio Express, the 1910 Fruitgum Company, Lancelot Link and many other fine bubblegum bands. Sorry Sasha and Malia, no JoBros allowed!
Be sure to tune in at 2 p.m. (PST) sharp today, Sunday, Aug. 24, to Pretty World with Switched On Audrey and her special guest El Vez! He has just confirmed, so be in the chatroom. Who knows? Maybe he'll even buy you a pink low-rider Cadillac!
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Join special guests Michael Quercio and Ms. Paisley Underground on tonight's Bubblegum & Other Delights show. Be there around 7 p.m. PST! You can view the Three O'Clock's "I Go Wild" video and see Michael's Beatle boots in action here.
Join special guests Michael Quercio and Ms. Paisley Underground on tonight's Bubblegum & Other Delights show. Be there around 7 p.m. PST! You can view the Three O'Clock's "I Go Wild" video and see Michael's Beatle boots in action here.
The new Bollywood-inspired Devendra Banhart video starring his gf Natalie Portman. Litlgrey, have at it!
The new Bollywood-inspired Devendra Banhart video starring his gf Natalie Portman. Litlgrey, have at it!
Mike and Michelle sell records at our Pasadena swap meet. They just launched a huge eBay sale for soul, funk, R&B, jazz, etc. 45s, so I figured I'd share a fave local find with the Lux crowd. I counted more than 600 discs, and sound clips are included so there's no risk in buying a cruddy-sounding dud. (Note: Apparently you have to click on this blog entry to access the HTML auction link.)
Mike and Michelle sell records at our Pasadena swap meet. They just launched a huge eBay sale for soul, funk, R&B, jazz, etc. 45s, so I figured I'd share a fave local find with the Lux crowd. I counted more than 600 discs, and sound clips are included so there's no risk in buying a cruddy-sounding dud. (Note: Apparently you have to click on this blog entry to access the HTML auction link.)
Anyway, here's the dirt: "New huge EBAY 45 auction with soundclips finally up NOW! This is our biggest yet. HUNDREDS of soundclips, and store-stock quality vintage soul 45s. It took us 5 months to do this! Here's a link... All DJs and collectors take note, and give it a good look, you'll be glad...
Thanks, Mike (Vague) and Michelle (thatgirl75)"
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... "Riot on Sunset Strip" welcomes friend & guest, L.A. radio historian Bill Earl, who brings with him living plastic logo replicas like KFWB's "Bomp" character, Lloyd Thaxton's protest cat "Dawk," Hanna-Barbera band The Gruesomes and of course, I will bring Quinn the Eskimo because we're also celebrating the arrival of another friend, Sid Griffin into town. He'll be speaking and signing his book "Million Dollar Bash" (Jawbone Press) at Book Soup, on Sunset Strip, Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. (Hollywood tyme). ]]> ... "Riot on Sunset Strip" welcomes friend & guest, L.A. radio historian Bill Earl, who brings with him living plastic logo replicas like KFWB's "Bomp" character, Lloyd Thaxton's protest cat "Dawk," Hanna-Barbera band The Gruesomes and of course, I will bring Quinn the Eskimo because we're also celebrating the arrival of another friend, Sid Griffin into town. He'll be speaking and signing his book "Million Dollar Bash" (Jawbone Press) at Book Soup, on Sunset Strip, Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. (Hollywood tyme). Therefore, we will be playing a few of those Bob Dylan covers from the Basement Tapes as part of our regularly scheduled "Riot" proceedings.
Cheeta, 76-year-old thespian, APEstract artist and friend of LuxuriaMusic was yet again denied a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This marks the seventh submission by Cheeta's people, who have nominated the chimp for his long service to the entertainment industry as an animal actor in such films as Tarzan and Bedtime for Bonzo.
Cheeta, 76-year-old thespian, APEstract artist and friend of LuxuriaMusic was yet again denied a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This marks the seventh submission by Cheeta's people, who have nominated the chimp for his long service to the entertainment industry as an animal actor in such films as Tarzan and Bedtime for Bonzo.
Luxuria listeners may remember Cheeta from his October 2007 fundraising campaign with the station, in which the chimp generously donated three APEstracts, including a portrait of pop group The Monkees. Many DJs continue to keep up with Cheeta and his activities at the Palm Springs C.H.E.E.T.A. Primate Sanctuary. While the repeat rejection was upsetting to Cheeta and sanctuary owner Dan Westfall, the chimp would simply not be fazed by the negative news.
"Cheeta is going to have an iTunes single out soon, I believe it's a remake of CW McCall's 'Convoy' done jungle style," reports his unflappable publicity agent Sal Cataldi. "Proceeds are going to Cheeta charity and the Goodall Foundation. I'll ask them to get Luxuria an advance on it."--Becky Ebenkamp
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Dust off your Y2K survival kit and prepare to kiss your sweet ass goodbye, because we're gonna party like it's 1999! This Sunday night, June 8, LuxuriaMusic will begin to transmit DJ Tothar's weekly radio program, The Beyondophonic Action Hour, nine years after his musical stylings first hit the airwaves in Akron, Ohio. The aforementioned action touches down at 7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Dust off your Y2K survival kit and prepare to kiss your sweet ass goodbye, because we're gonna party like it's 1999! This Sunday night, June 8, LuxuriaMusic will begin to transmit DJ Tothar's weekly radio program, The Beyondophonic Action Hour, nine years after his musical stylings first hit the airwaves in Akron, Ohio. The aforementioned action touches down at 7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
The pilot episode will feature some of Tothar's favorite recordings by a star-studded cast, including Ennio Morricone, Barry Gray, Enoch Light, Calexico, The Three Suns, Arthur Lyman, Bryan Scary, The Free Design, The Pillbugs and more. Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a funky night!
Recently, we were thrilled to discover the artwork of Chris Reccardi at a group show in Palm Springs. We were equally thrilled to learn that Chris was himself a fan of Luxuria, per his recent testimonial/bulletin on MySpace:
"Hello Friends,
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Recently, we were thrilled to discover the artwork of Chris Reccardi at a group show in Palm Springs. We were equally thrilled to learn that Chris was himself a fan of Luxuria, per his recent testimonial/bulletin on MySpace:
"Hello Friends,
Forget that other crap called radio you've been not listening to while stuck in traffic. If you havn't already discovered Luxuriamusic. com, check it out. No this ain't spam either, so get your hand offa that mouse.
The swinging sounds of the 60's and more, everything from Bossa Nova, Surf, Psychedelia, lounge, Go-Go to, uh....well you get the picture.
This stuff has been fueling the long hours preparing for my next solo art show "Mono" opening in 2 weeks in Seattle, and as the name implies, is a direct shot of some of the greatest stuff ever written, recorded and performed. And some amazing obscure covers of classic hits.
Luxuriamusic is non-profit, and have like, one or 2 commercials and some very cool DJs, like Switched-On Audrey for example (Sundays 2-4pm) who is my fav.
They need new listeners, and support, so if you dig it, please consider becoming a member and parting with say, $25 bucks a month, it won't kill ya, trust me. And it'll get ya alot farther than halfa tank of gas."
MONO is the latest solo exhibition from reknowned designer/cartoonist/painter Chris Reccardi, who has contributed to The Ren & Stimpy Show, Samurai Jack and "Shrek 3 & 4, as well as conceptual art for new features currently in development at Dreamworks and Sony Pictures Animation. Limited edition prints of Chris's new and past work will also be available for purchase at the show. In MONO, sixteen vibrant new pieces of art follow the inhabitants of a mysterious mod-styled world, their sense of aloneness, and their common bond to a secret code.
MONO at Roq La Rue Gallery
June 13 - July 5, 6 - 10 p.m. (Artist's Reception: June 13)
2312 2nd Ave.
Seattle, WA
(206) 374-8977
--Becky Ebenkamp
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So many beloved brand mascots have said, "Goodbye, cruel world," so it's nice to know that one that represents cruelty-free fashion is still alive and
kicking. Especially since rumors of its grizzly death were greatly exaggerated but widely believed at one time.
So many beloved brand mascots have said, "Goodbye, cruel world," so it's nice to know that one that represents cruelty-free fashion is still alive and kicking. Especially since rumors of its grizzly death were greatly exaggerated but widely believed at one time.
Uniroyal Engineered Products created the Nauga as the mythical mascot for naugahyde, its vinyl-coated fabric. To promote the mock leather in the late 1960s, the company conjured up the cute critters and an imaginative ad campaign chronicling their pre-fabric lives when they were "native to the island of Sumatra." As a companion piece, Nauga dolls--which were about a foot tall and looked a little like Blue Meanies--were created as premiums and became quite collectible.
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