There were rising stars and those at the end of long careers. During that time the show was also streamed live, from itsBeaker Streetweb site. Happy listening! A day on not a day off., Life Out of Tunes radio, hosted by Joey Books Today, Beaker Street is home to many businesses, including the Arkansas State Capitol, the Arkansas Supreme Court, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. My first experience at Summerfest was in 1971. For others, like me, it becomes a task. In order to make that happen, many resources are needed human, technical and financial. A blog about Little Rock, Arkansas in the 1970s with a focus on the music scene. Spirit "Nature's Way> Animal Zoo" 5. The goal is to make the playlists easily accessible and searchable. Change). After a steady diet of top forty hits and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice of Clifford and the loosely structured format of acid rock, folk rock, blues, jazz, and what later came to be known as progressive rock. The two-hour live radio show featured local, regional, and national acts, with a focus on promoting and celebrating psychedelic rock music. Quicksilver Messenger Service Pride Of Man, 6. Im not much of a writer anyway, so it really doesnt matter. I wish I could send you some photos of what displays. The Muppets on YouTubeWelcome to the Official YouTube channel for The Muppets! I havent been writing much lately. (LogOut/ Recently, again thanks to the Internet Archive, I located a number of Beaker Street playlists from the years 1996 to 2000, which were published on the programs web site at the time. Clyde was always on top of the latest music, but never hesitated to juxtapose an older, more popular song with one never before heard. Twisting the radio knob as I pulled out of the parking lot, searching for my new favorite station, I heard the unmistakable strains of Sugar Loafs Green-Eyed Lady. Thats the one! Thank you for taking on this ongoing task. Someone brought me a can of shaving cream and a razor. I didnt know much about them until one day while walking by there I noticed a canopy over a table set up in front of the small, nondescript corner building where some friendly folks invited me over to chat. Leslie West, Felix Pappalardi, Corky Laing, and Steve Knight simply blew us away. I can assure you that is not the case. Perhaps well even share some stories along the way as we try to raise money for the station. Underground returns Beaker Street was a countercultural radio show that aired on KAAY-AM from 1966 to 1984. Id really been looking forward tohearing Poco and hoped the concert wouldnt be affected by the rain which had started up again. Procol Harum "A Salty Dog" (Live In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra) 8. Here are two airchecks of Beaker Street. In the 1970s, Little Rock, Arkansas was home to a vibrant and eclectic music scene. Beaker Street debuted in late 1966 on Little Rock station KAAY. Peace! Required fields are marked *. Proto-Kaw Greenburg, Glickstein, Charles, David, Smith and Jones, 1. I guess that qualified me as an effete snob or, in the words of one conservative music blogger who no longer reads my work, a smug hippie., Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Beaker Street | Life Out of Tunes Admission to the festival grounds was a dollar fifty at the gate or an even dollar if you bought a mail order ticket in advance. With time and effort, Beaker Street could once again become a thriving community in Little Rock. One Monday evening found me shadowing on a program aptly named Uncorrected Personality Traits with hosts Jaybird and Juliet. My wife saw comedian George Carlin arrested by Milwaukee police for performing his Seven Words You Can Never Say on Televisionroutine. There may even be something special from Wisconsin for all you cheeseheads. Instead, Ill be hosting a Thanksgiving Day edition of Closer to the Edge, an outstanding Progressive music radio show on Asheville FM (WSFM-LP, 103.3). While Beaker Street only lasted for a few years in Little Rock, it left a lasting impression on those who heard it. The street is named for the Little Rock Water Works, which was located on the street from 1879 to 1957. Name Tracks (Don't Fear) The Reaper: 1 (I Know) I'm Losing You: 3 (I'm A) Road Runner: 1 (Love Me Like Music) I'll Be Your Song: 1 (Nothing But) Flowers Heres a playlist for the first two hours of the programwhich was broadcast and streamed on January 9, 2000: I was unable to locate recorded shows from the later years of Beaker Street. Grateful Dead Death Dont Have No Mercy (Live/Dead), 7. Beaker Street Set Lists - Documenting the set lists of legendary radio Stream the album here: https://lnk.to/GerryRafferty-CitytoCity Su. Click here to listen to the MP3 recording of this show. Streaming Now on Disney+ Sign Up at https://disneyplus.com/Enjoy Beaker's sentimental side with this special cover of Kansas's \"Dust In the Wind.\" Subscribe for all new videos from The Muppets! In the early 1970s, a group of friends who loved music came together to create a radio show in Little Rock, Arkansas. I was home from college for the summer, making my getaway in dads carafter working second shift as an amateur sand-blaster at Fairbanks-Morse Corporation. Written by author Michael Cox, the book chronicles the rise and fall of this unique period in Arkansas musical history. Beaker Street 6-19-20. (LogOut/ They told me about the organization, an entirely volunteer driven Friends of Community Radio station, save for one paid manager position. So when you get a chance, turn on, tune in and turn up your radio to Asheville FM (WSFM-LP 103.3) or click on AshevilleFM.org and give some real community-powered radio a listen. Id been accepted at the University of Notre Dame as a freshman for the fall semester where it didnt take long before Id become one of the effete corps of impudent snobs so colorfully described by vice-president Spiro Agnew. Jaime Brockett The Legend of the U.S.S. Two other program hosts, Sarah and Erik, graciously opened their programs to me for shadowing, and I was able to watch, learn and earn more air time with them. Neither were The Corporation and Flow from the 1970 playlist. Click here to listen to Kenneth Hawkins' Google Drive recording of this show 6. The show was created by and named after its original host, John Gage, who took the name Beaker from the Muppets character. By that time, FM had taken hold, and I was now listening to underground radio on Radio Free Madison, WIBA-FM from Madison, Wisconsin. Thanks to the Internet Archive digital library, portions of some original Beaker Street programs have been preserved. I yanked out the rightmost pushbutton, then shoved it back in, engaging the preset. It opened up their eyes and ears to new sounds and perspectives, and ultimately helped shape their musical taste. Beaker Street 9-18-20 20th show of the Arkansas Rocks Radio Network Era Host: Clyde Clifford Incidental Music: Head "Cannabis Sativa" Check out: Arkansas Record and CD Exchange and Rock City Outfitters Click here to listen to an MP3 recording of tonight's show. He then moved Beaker Street over to the more established KMJX-FM, Magic 105, where it continued until that station changed format in 2008. The Doors Peace Frog/ Spanish Caravan, 3. Ray Unruh was a kid in rural western Kansas when he first heard the strange and exciting sounds coming through his AM radio in the dark of night. Spirit Fresh Garbage/ Uncle Jack/ Mechanical World, 5. About - Beaker Street Database Either way, heres an annotated edition of the playlist from my January 29, 2018 Life Out of Tunes radio show. Broadcasting as DJ Joey Books, my show will begin Monday, December 4, 2017, airing weekly from 2:00 to 3:00 (Eastern) every Monday afternoon. Its happened before, missing the big family gathering along with all those special foods prepared for the occasion. KAAY: Beaker Street, Clyde Clifford, June 1, 1972 And we are very fortunate for it. Keith Emerson & The Nice Little Arabella (Live Vivacious Live At Glasgow 2002), 3. David Crosby passes on Wed Jan 18, 2023. We didnt like war. Blue Oyster Cult Vengeance (The Pact), 9. This channel is home to your beloved group of Muppet friends: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Beaker, the Swedish Chef and more! If youd like to listen to Clyde Cliffords (nearly) complete playlist from the January 9, 2000 Beaker Street, along with several playlists from his other 1996-2000 broadcasts, you must logon to Spotify. For many listeners, it was their first exposure to music that was outside of the mainstream. My Introduction to Underground Radio: KAAY Little Rock, Arkansas. Brian Auger & Oblivion Express Marais Wedding, 5. Documenting the set lists of legendary radio program "Beaker Street", 20th show of theArkansas Rocks Radio NetworkEra, Check out:Arkansas Record and CD Exchange andRock City Outfitters. Within Temptation In Perfect Harmony, 8. Although it was short-lived, this scene produced some of the most influential and innovative music of its time. I was home from college for the summer, making my getaway in dads carafter working second shift as an amateur sand-blaster at Fairbanks-Morse Corporation. The Asheville FM spring fund raiser begins Saturday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 4. Instead, Ive tried to re-create some of those playlists on Spotify, to provide an aural sense of what music Clyde put together for his five-hour programs. Memorable songs includedYounger Girl,Darlin Be Home Soon and Red-Eye Express. If it takes a few days to complete tonights set list we will be patient and happy to see it when you post it. Please consider giving any amount you can to support community radio. Rock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch). Beaker Street was named after the street in London where the Beatles lived. Thanks to Brian Rock for sharing. Rank. My thoughts are fleeting. Thank you ! Together we can explore and enjoy a few deep tracks from these great artists. In a year since starting there as a DJ, Ive written and posted about thirty or so reviews. Beaker Street with Clyde Clifford 1966-1972 - Winds of Change KC The show originally aired on Sunday nights from 10pm to midnight, but later moved to Saturday nights. The Moody Blues, Mason Profit, Yes, Tyrannosaurus Rex, John Prine, Emerson-Lake & Palmer, Cream, Frank Zappa & Mothers of Invention, Janice Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, James Gang, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell are just a small handful of the acts first introduced to me by Clyde Clifford. His hope, he said, was that someone else would call with the same donation amount to shave off the rest. In the 1970s, Beaker Street was a radio show that aired on KAHT FM in Little Rock, Arkansas. Your email address will not be published. Beaker Street was founded by John Flowers and Bill Coulter. After a steady diet of top forty "hits" and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice . The future looked bright for the area, with new businesses and developments popping up all over the place. Flowers On The Wall | with Bunsen and Beaker | Muppets Music Video | The Muppets Blakwulf Fredrik Nvisdal The Muppets godandline Stars & Stripes FOREVER! Unfortunately, though, there is an audio-visual archive of Heavy Chevy & the Circuit Riders on YouTube. We arrived instead near the end of Tayles set. Incidental Music: Head "Cannabis Sativa" Check out: Arkansas Record and CD Exchange and Rock City Outfitters Click here to listen to the MP3 recording of this show (Thanks Kenneth Hawkins for sharing). The Beaker Street phenomenon in Little Rock, Arkansas Beaker Street was a countercultural radio show that aired on KAAY-AM from 1966 to 1984. Instead, Ive tried to re-create some of those playlists on Spotify, to provide an aural sense of what music Clyde put together for his five-hour programs. He would often interview local and regional musicians on the show. Of course, it was also their spring fund drive and they asked if I might be interested in contributing, either fiscally or physically, to their efforts. They called it Beaker Street, after the street where one of the members lived. Godley & Creme "Art School Canteen" 2. Thanks to Brian Rock for sharing. The Moody Blues The Voice/ Gemini Dream, 9. KAAY, Beaker Street, 31 Dec 1971, Part 2 - Podomatic In 1982 I was associate director of the Janesville (WI) Public Library. Another caller who recognized me from a Heavy Chevy gig requested that I recite the spoken interlude of a song, Little Darlin by the Diamonds. The Allman Brothers Band In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (Live At The Fillmore East), 6. (LogOut/ In the 1970s, Beaker Street in Little Rock, Arkansas was a vibrant and thriving community. You can listen to my radio show,Life Out of Tunes with Joey Books every Monday afternoon from 2 p.m until 4 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central) on 103.3 Asheville FM, and stream it live at: http://www.ashevillefm.org. Grand Funk Railroad Mean Mistreater/ Paranoid, 2. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Great news! Clyde Clifford & Beaker Street's Original Background Music Most of my time now is spent listening to music, new and old and I use old in the very broadest sense, applying to recorded music from the 1920s onward to determine what the next playlist for my radio show, Life Out of Tunes, should sound like. KAAY Beaker Street & Beaker Theater Clyde Clifford 4 13 71 Many of the original Beaker Street musicians went on to have successful careers in the music industry, including Steve Cropper (Booker T. & The MGs) and Levon Helm (The Band). If youd like to listen to Clyde Cliffords (nearly) complete playlist from the January 9, 2000 Beaker Street, along with several playlists from his other 1996-2000 broadcasts, you must logon to Spotify. After a steady diet of top forty hits and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice of Clifford and the loosely structured format of acid rock, folk rock, blues, jazz, and what later came to be known as progressive rock. Ten Years After Baby Wont You Let Me Rock N Roll You, 1. Barry McGuire and the Doctor South Of The Border, 7. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. A way to catalog and shelve that playlist in my head. The books premise about a Franken presidency was funny. Both have mostly good skip reception with some fading. In the late 60s and early 70s, a small but thriving underground music scene began to emerge in Little Rock, Arkansas. Beaker Street became known for its eclectic mix of genres, ranging from rock and blues to country and jazz. Titanic, 3. Here you can listen to the first hour of a program originally broadcast on June 26, 1970: Most albums from which the tracks were selected are 1970 releases. Celebrate. I saw comedian Billy Crystal perform there early in his career, and heard Linda Ronstadt announce to the Milwaukee crowd, Its so great to be here in Indiana! We were quick to correct her geography. Waking up grumpy on Mondays? The biggest stars continue to perform at Summerfest in whats now a 25,000-seat amphitheater at one end of the festival grounds for which tickets are sold at much higher prices than Summerfests nominal gate cost. Besides his love of science, Beaker has also been known to share his passion for music and singing. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence), 3. Beaker Street also helped to shape the citys musical identity, exposing listeners to a wide range of new sounds and styles. Host: Clyde Clifford Incidental Music: Head Cannabis Sativa Check out:Arkansas Record and CD ExchangeRock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch)Soft Shirts.comHippy Hounds Hemp Dog TreatsandStated Apparel 8 p.m. to 9. Life Out of Tunes on the radio, hosted by Joey Books, can be heard Mondays, 2:00 to 3:00 PM (Eastern) on Asheville FM (WSFM-LP, 103.3) and streaming worldwide at http://ashevillefm.org. A new minimum drinking age of eighteen had been enacted recently, so there was plenty of bottled beer consumption, resulting in plenty of empty bottles. Remember. It was a place where people could be themselves without judgement or fear of retribution. Its frustrating to think wonderful prose and not be able to transfer it to actual words on paper or a screen. We missed Mylon who, I learned recently, was managed by Felix Pappalardi of Mountain, the concert headliners. Beaker Street is in the middle of a Friday night lineup that includes Wood's Beatles-theme show Magical Mystery Tour at 8 p.m. and Mark "Uncle Marcus" Wallace, who spins an entire classic rock. Join in the fun with original Muppet comedy shows, TV promos, and charity PSAs. Documenting the set lists of legendary radio program "Beaker Street", 7th show of theArkansas Rocks Radio NetworkEra, Check out:Arkansas Record and CD Exchange and Rock City Outfitters, Click here to listen to the MP3 recording of this show (Thanks Kenneth Hawkins for sharing), Click here to listen to Kenneth Hawkins Google Drive recording of this show, 2. Gordon Lightfoot Don Quixote (studio)/ Im Not Sayin/ Ribbon Of Darkness (Live- Sunday Concert), 4. Neil Young and Crazy Horse Powderfinger (Live Rust), 10. The show featured a mix of music and long-form interviews, and it quickly became a local institution. Clyde was always on top of the latest music, but never hesitated to juxtapose an older, more popular song with one never before heard. Thanks to the Internet Archive digital library, portions of some original Beaker Street programs have been preserved. In many ways, Beaker Street was the citys first alternative music scene, and it paved the way for future generations of musicians and fans. Arkansas Rocks #140. Tunes, old and new, from the Mauds, the Siegel-Schwall Band, Steve Goodman, Patricia Barber, Koko Taylor, Rotary Connection, Bill MacKay & Ryley Walker and the Safes, just to name a few. Happy listening! There was no other radio show like it in the city at the time, and its popularity only grew as word spread about this wild and crazy program. Neither were The Corporation and Flow from the 1970 playlist. Fairport Convention The Naked Highwayman. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. There were no additional postage or handling charges. Keep Beaker Street Alive - Facebook Sometimes all it takes to tame an otherwise unruly concert crowd is politely asking not to be a beer-bottle target. Legendary Arkansas radio program Beaker Street may be - Hibblen Radio After a lengthy delay, Poco came out on stage, tuned up a bit, and began playing. A 2020 New Years Eve(12:01 New Years Day) surprise episode was aired &. Echoes of Beaker Street 103 videos 18,524 views Last updated on Nov 15, 2020 Inspired by the underground radio phenomenon Beaker Street, a late-night AM radio program hosted by Cl .More. Most of you know I have a weekly music show on a local community radio station in Asheville. Asheville FM streams worldwide at ashevillefm.org, where you can check out the entire on-air schedule and Listen Live. So tune in and turn it up! Beaker Street Theatre (Little Rock, Arkansas) - YouTube After just two songs, Hurry Up and Hear That Music, frontman Richie Furay tersely announced that Rusty Young, their pedal steel guitarist, had been hit by a beer bottle. The program, Beaker Street hosted by Clyde Clifford, was on the air. Though memories of these things sometimes fade, I located newspaper clippings published at that time to corroborate my recollection. Summerfest attracts between eight and nine hundred thousand people each year, making it The Worlds Largest Music Festival, a title thats been certified by Guinness World Records since 1999. Notes To create a login account, click on the 'Sign in' link in the upper right corner and then select 'Sign up now'. Postage was eight cents back then. Change). Little Rock, Arkansas - Life Out of Tunes Upon attending a DJ orientation session, I began the path toward earning a chance to host my own radio program, shadowing other program hosts and even appearing as a guest on a couple of shows, bringing music from my own collection to play and discuss on the air. I have a BA. It was unlike anything else on the radio at the time. I also have an MA. Ten Years After Id Love To Change The World, 8. Asheville FM is a volunteer-based, listener-supported community radio station and Im proud to be aboard! Subscribe for some of your favorite and best film and television clips from The Muppets, as well as music covers and brand new comedy sketches.Check out exclusive Muppet parodies, Muppet music videos, Muppet song covers, comedy sketches, and more! Days later I found myself standing under the canopy, behind the Asheville FM table at another community event, talking with folks about the station, its programs and its opportunities to serve the Asheville listening audience. Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Baker Street' from the album 'City to City'. Ill be spinning some delicious classic dishes from the likes of Touch, Wishbone Ash and the Moody Blues, followed by fresh desserts from Anathema and others. One of the most popular attractions at Beaker Street was the Psychedelic Graveyard, where attendees could take photos with life-sized cardboard cutouts of famous dead musicians. (LogOut/ Beaker Street began sometime in 1967, the brainchild of disc jockey Clyde Clifford, whose real name, Dale Seidenschwarz, was kept secret per KAAY station policy. 3. The Ballad of Beaker | Muppet Music Video | The Muppets Well, perhaps not. (If you call the station at (828) 259-3936 and pledge or donate during my show, Life Out of Tunes, on Monday, April 30 between 2:00 and 3:00 pm Eastern time, Ill be especially grateful! Besides, my summer job at the local cheese factory kept me in enough pocket money to enjoy an occasional concert spontaneously. The top trending podcasts and episodes on Podomatic. Host: Clyde Clifford Incidental Music: Head Cannabis Sativa Check out:Arkansas Record and CD ExchangeRock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch)Soft Shirts.comHippy Hounds Hemp Dog TreatsandStated Apparel 8 p.m. to 9, CLYDE ON-DEMAND: Listen to Kenneth Hawkins recording of this show by clicking on the link below: Google Drive 117th Beaker Street of the Arkansas Rocks Era. It had been raining intermittently all day, leaving a sparkling sheen on every exposed surface. Even for a volunteer-driven, community radio station that broadcasts locally and streams its signal worldwide via the Internet, listener support is crucial for our ongoing operations. In the 1970s, Beaker Street was a major player in the Little Rock, Arkansas music scene. I yanked out the rightmost pushbutton, then shoved it back in, engaging the preset. 'Undercurrents of the night': A Q&A with Clyde Clifford of Beaker Street Here is: Please give generously to support community radio on Asheville FM ! By that time, FM had taken hold, and I was now listening to underground radio on Radio Free Madison, WIBA-FM from Madison, Wisconsin. , hosted by Clyde Clifford, will air from 9 p.m. to midnight. Styx The Serpent Is Rising/ Krakatoa> Hallelujah Chorus, 4. But there is hope for the future. Mountain would be the main attraction. Manfred Manns Earth Band Nightingales And Bombers, 2.