8BallRadio Rewind

Most of you are probably aware that I’m still alive, but I wanted to reassure you that I haven’t forgotten about the Rewind. For the last six weeks or so I have been basically doing three jobs; my normal software day job, American Cliche, and loads of freelance work for a local company here in Santa Barbara. The problem is that I am usually too tired to even think about doing a Rewind during my spare time. Plus, it normally takes me anywhere from 2-3 hours of prep time finding music to play and such.

What am I saying? I have no idea at this point. It could be another month before I get a new show up. Hopefully I’ll get my schedule sorted out soon. In the meantime feel free to come over americancliche.net and say hello!

As many of you know I am a big fan of music and specifically the Coachella Festival outside Palm Springs California. This year the festival has been expanded to three days from its usual two. I have attended the last two years and expect to go again this year. Of the lineup announced thus far, highlights for me include: Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, DJ Shadow, Roots, Fountains of Wayne, Bjork, New Pornographers, Ozomatli, Faithless, and Crowded House.

Keep your eyes open for Goldenvoice to make the lineup “official” but this is pretty accurate from what I understand.

This episode arguably maybe should not be released. It is much more of a love-letter to my wife on our anniversary than it is a show for public consumption. Hopefully though, you will find it worth your time and maybe get some insight into my married life a bit. If you do find a bit syrupy and over the top, then skip it and wait for #12.

I have been a huge fan of CBS’ Rockstar show for two seasons. I thought season one with INXS was an interesting and legitimate way to try and find a new singer, albeit within the confines of a reality TV show. When that season ended I felt as though INXS really did choose the best person for their band and could see them continuing with JD after the show was over.
When CBS announced that this season they would be putting together a “supergroup” I was dubious. It is pretty obvious to me that they couldn’t find a band that was marketable enough that happened to need a singer. I heard they approached Van Halen and Alice in Chains and both bands passed. Who else needs a singer at this point? Journey? Anyway, they decided to form “Supernova” (which incidentally lost a ruling yesterday forcing them to change their name going forward). Who was in this amazing supergroup? Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted, and Gilby Clarke. Ok, so Tommy Lee is probably the most famous rock drummer playing today, and he’s got a great TV personality. But really, Newsted and Clarke? Both were second string players in Metallica and Guns N’ Roses respectively. I would hardly call that “super.” Anyway, I’m a sucker for rock n’ roll and I watched every episode.

Compared to season one, I felt the overall talent pool was lacking. Ten of out the original sixteen had no business in this competition. They were awful. As they narrowed it down to the last six, things were pretty decent. It was clear to me from week one that the faves were Dilana and Lukas. I do think Dilana would have been a fine choice, but Lukas makes me shreik. It’s like nails on a chalkboard listening to him growl. Yet, every week Supernova continued to heap undue praise on him. Long story short, my favorites Storm and Toby were sent packing and Lukas was chosen as the winner. I’m not surprised, just disappointed. Butch Walker is producing and co-writing a bunch of the album and I would have bought it no matter who won…except for Lukas. I was set to go see them on tour and plunk down my $15 for their CD. Nope, not now. I can’t even listen to him sing for two minutes on the show, nevermind endure a two-hour set.

Anyway, what do you guys think? Did you like Lukas? Oh, and did anyone else find it odd that even though these guys came from three of the biggest bands of the 80’s/90’s that not a single one of their songs were ever performed on the show? Instead each episode was dominated by the same songs from Nirvana, STP, Live, etc…over and over and over.

Thoughts?

For those of you that have been longing for 8BallRadio’s triumphant return, I have some good news. While we won’t be bringing back the 24/7 streaming that 8BallRadio once was, we will be bringing the 8BallRadio Rewind to you shortly.

You may be asking yourself, “what the hell is the 8BallRadio Rewind?” Well, I’m glad you asked. If you’ve been listening to my new show, American Cliche, you are aware that I have remained active on the net bringing you new talk-based content every week. However, over the last few months I’ve had an itch to start doing a music-based show. In a couple of weeks I’ll be doing just that. The plan is to do a 60 minute show once per week. It will be music in the same vein as the original 8BallRadio station.

In the meantime, if you are a band and would like your music featured on a future show, send me an email at scott (at) 8ballradio.com with a link to song file and I’ll check it out. I may ask you to send along a CD for airplay.

I’ll keep you all posted on the progress and the launch date!

-Scott

PS. A special thanks to Brian (aka Mighty B!) for getting this site installed and running so quickly. He’s the guy I always turn to in a pinch and he always comes through!