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Spinning On Air

Sunday, June 29, 2008
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    R. Stevie Moore

    Called "The Godfather of Home Taping," R. Stevie Moore has created, recorded, and distributed hundreds of his idiosyncratic songs and albums since the 1960s. These songs encompass a huge range of pop styles, but always twist them into shapes that only Moore could make. Moore rarely performs outside of his bedroom recording studio, but this time he brings his songs and his stream-of-consciousness presentation style to the WNYC Studio to perform with fellow guitarist Mike Jodry, and talk about the music with host David Garland.

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    RStevieMoore.com

    R. Stevie Moore at MySpace, and YouTube

Comments

  • [1] Rita M May from New York City June 29, 2008 - 07:30PM

    Dear Mr Garland, I usually find you show so interesting but I just tuned in to hear to R. Stevie Moore and cannot believe I have left the radio on. Perhaps I was just stunned to think you would have given airtime to "work" that is so stunningly bad.

    Go back to your bedroom, Stevie, and please be quiet.
  • [2] Mayin Doll from New York June 29, 2008 - 07:47PM

    Mr. Garland and Mr. Moore. What a great way to expose New Yorkers to orignal indpendent music. Does Mr. Moore play live here in the city ever?
  • [3] ralph larsen from here June 29, 2008 - 07:48PM

    R.Stevie is a force of nature, but Mike Jodry is force from outer space. Oh, and I already spent the money I won at the horse race. Too bad, crippled dude.
  • [4] josephine larsen from there June 29, 2008 - 07:54PM

    R. Stevie is a Paul McCartney for the twenty-first century. Mike Jodry is Spike Milligan for the twenty-second. Rock me, boys!
  • [5] zero from NJburbs June 29, 2008 - 08:06PM

    2 words (w. punctuation): "more Moore!"
  • [6] David Garland from Manhattan June 29, 2008 - 08:11PM

    Yes, Mayin Doll, Stevie has two performances coming up: Wednesday, July 23 at Bowery Ballroom, and then Thursday, July 24 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Thanks for asking; I meant to mention it on the air!

    --David
  • [7] Drysdale Evans from Los Angeles June 29, 2008 - 08:56PM

    to Rita M May:

    Honey, you're absolutely right-on. Frankly, he should've never gotten by even the early audition stage. Blame David, not R.

    But the fact that you would suddenly post something vicious like this is not dissimilar to, say, brandishing a firearm. Art Attack?
  • [8] Claudia from New York City June 29, 2008 - 09:11PM

    Drat and double drat! I missed the Sun eve broadcast. How soon will this be archived/rebroadcast?

    Thanks
  • [9] Krystyna from Bloomfield, NJ June 30, 2008 - 08:30AM

    Dear Rita:

    Thanks for your constructive criticism. It speaks to the power of Mr. Moore's talent which has pleased many and irritated some. He still has that indescribable way of balancing what some call "outsider" music with genius songwriting and accomplished musicianship. The man uses dissonance like a Lenny Tristano as well as the classic jazz chords of a Wes Montgomery and he throws in Zappa and Brian Wilson in for good measure.

    I would venture that there might even be something in Stevie's 40-year career--now that's an oeuvre--that could tickle your fancy. Toodles.


  • [10] W. Bisig from New Hampshire stream June 30, 2008 - 08:47AM

    Stun gun!
  • [11] Don Wigal [WHY-gal] from NYCV July 04, 2008 - 08:22PM

    THE FIVE MOST BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS

    A woman at the peak of her esctasy

    is the greatest joy to hear, you see.

    The remaining quartet of sounds I hear

    are the words "I love you, dear."


  • [12] Don Wigal [WHY-gal] from NYC July 04, 2008 - 08:25PM

    THE FIVE MOST BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS

    A woman at the peak of her esctasy.

    is the most beautiful sound, you see.

    The remaining quartet of sounds I hear

    are the words "I love you, dear."


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