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Picking up where Scott Morfitt left off, another self proclaimed public radio junkie David Smuhl now hosts Local Independence, which is still aired during the school year on WUEC 89.7FM Sunday nights at 7pm. Keeping true to the spirit of Local Independence he aims to continue to show the vast amount of talent flowing from the Chippewa Valley and its close neighbors. As always ideas, comments, questions, and music submittals are always welcomed: localindependence@gmail.com
Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010
Interview: rocker/drummer Andrew Todryk (Vacation Dad, Farms)
This week, the Local Independence podcast features Andrew Todryk the man behind Vacation Dad, as well as the drummer in Farms. I caught up with Andy one night to talk about the recent buzz around Vacation Dad, his role in Farms, and we had a really nice talk about the local music scene in general – a talk that, unlike many, seemed really optimistic and refreshing compared to lots of other opinions. So what are you waiting for?
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Friday, Feb. 26, 2010
Interview: New Band The Heart Pills
This week, host David Smuhl sat down with Eau Claire's The Heart Pills to discuss their music, their band dynamic, and what it is like to have a filing cabinet in the band. So shed your inhibitions and surrender yourself to the tender mercy of The Heart Pills on the Volume One Local Independence podcast.
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Monday, Feb. 22, 2010
Performances & Interviews: Anna Vogelzang & Annie Palmer
This week on the podcast we fell under the spell of love. We also learned about touring artists and the community that is the road. Scott got to interview Anna Vogelzang and Annie Palmer
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Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010
Interview: Minneapolis band Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps
Hey Podcast friends. We have a great episode right here for you. We feature an interview David Smuhl did with Minneapolis band Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps. And, in between that we have a editorial Scott did for the Spectator which he reads on the show. Well, thank you for checking us out this week. It is great to be back. Love, Scott.
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Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009
The Wisconsin Zine Scene
On this week’s Local Independence podcast, I ventured all the way down to Milwaukee to record a piece on the Milwaukee Zine Fest. Zines have been a big hobby of mine for a long time and I thought this was the perfect time to bring more attention to the zine community in Wisconsin. Not sure what a zine is? Interested in learning more about them? Well then check this out, I think you'll enjoy it.
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Monday, Nov. 30, 2009
We Are the Willows w/ in-studio performances
This week, Minneapolis's We Are the Willows stopped into the studio for a quick interview and busted out three tracks from their new album A Collection of Songs and Something Like the Plague in the studio. We had a lot of fun, and they played a great set. So check it out!
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Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Interview: Milwaukee group Trapper Schoepp and The Shades
This week, the podcast features Milwaukee area group Trapper Schoepp and The Shades (formally The Trapper Schoepp Band). Trapper and the guys talked with me about their new album, being a young group, and country rockin'. Plus I've got three tracks off the new album!
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Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
This week: Are you checking your email or playing a show?
This week Local Independence features Eau Claire’s Andy Immerman. Immerman blends traditional instrumentation with electronic loops to make some of the prettiest and mellow music around. I asked Immerman about his creative process, the digital creation of music, and the difficulty of convincing people digital artists aren't just checking their e-mail in the middle of a show. Intrigued yet? Check it out!
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Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
'A Semester at Sea' Swells
This week on the Local independence podcast I interviewed Eau Claire's A Semester at Sea. In ASAS's short life as a group, they have gone from a duo to a 4 piece and are already in the process of recording their second EP. This interview is a great look at the evolution of the band. Check it out.
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Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Interview: Grant Hart
This week on the show I feature an extended interview with Minneapolis music legend Grant Hart. Grant was one of the founding members of Hüsker Dü and Nova Mob, and has put out 6 solo albums. I was lucky enough to catch up with him before his show here in Eau Claire. It was a really exciting opportunity to interview a musical legend. Enjoy.
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Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Brush up on Panda Teeth
This week Local Independence explores the vast reaches of Milwaukee where panda chompers play keyboards. Or at least Ronnie Parpart plays music under the moniker Panda Teeth. Ronnie stopped in after the round robin show with Eau Claire's Farms to talk about his music, and a whole lot of other fun stuff. I also threw in a couple songs by Panda Teeth, and a slew of subliminal messages for added fun.
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Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2009
Interview: Breakneck the Mage
This week, Local Independence looks at the Eau Claire hip-hop scene with an interview with Tyler Fanz, perhaps better known as Breakneck the Mage. It was an awesome opportunity to be able to sit down and talk to one of the most popular acts in the city, and hear a new perspective on the music scene in Eau Claire. Tune in, sit back, and listen to me get schooled.
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Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2009
Interview: Simon Adler from Eau Claire act Wide Plans of a Palindrome
This week, Simon Adler from Eau Claire act Wide Plans of a Palindrome stopped into the studio to talk about his band’s latest album and to play a couple tracks from it. We also get a sneak peak at the creative process that was behind writing the album. And! We get to hear what the Eau Claire music scene has over that of mythical hipster mecca Eugene Oregon.
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Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2009
Interview: Local songstress duo Feathe
The new season of Local Independence returns with an interview with Eau Claire act Feathe. Feathe is Alyssa Rieper and Jana Swanson and they have been making music in the area for almost four years. So naturally, it was awesome to have them in the studio to talk about getting together, touring, and staying friends for so long. Plus, they were awesome enough to play a couple songs.
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Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Eau Claire Hardcore Scene: Part 3
In the final installment of the Eau Claire hardcore podcast, I talk to Nick Endle, the perpetrator behind the record label and record trading website Dead Format. Nick and I talk about how online communities can fill voids in real scenes, how record collecting specifically translates into that, and perhaps most importantly … why records? I learned a lot about how labels are run and records are put out in a post-MP3 world, so check it out.
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Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2009
Eau Claire Hardcore Scene: Part 2
This time on the podcast I interviewed Alex Bammel of Arms Aloft and Jack Gribble of Dios Mio. Both bands have become mainstays of the Eau Claire hardcore scene over the past few years, and we talked about how things have changed. But more importantly the state of the scene today and its strengths and weaknesses. I also threw in a few tracks for your listening pleasure.
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Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2009
Eau Claire Hardcore Scene: Part 1
This week the podcast returns with something a little different. In the first part of a 3-part series on Eau Claire's hardcore scene, I interviewed Nate Dungeon. Nate has been organizing and hosting shows at his house for almost a decade, and he sat down with me to relay some the history of the scene as well as some of the ethos that drives it. So sit down and have a listen.
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Monday, May. 18, 2009
This Week: man of all bands Paul Brandt
This week, I chat with Paul Brandt of Meridene, Cranes and Crows, The Cloud Hymn, and a bunch of other side and defunct projects. Paul brought a lot of knowledge and experience and we talked about how Eau Claire has changed, his top picks from the area, and more. Check it out!
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Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009
This week: Local tunes straight outta Menomonie
This week the Local Independence podcast revisits Menomonie to talk to the man behind The New Audrey, the elusive Alex Clark. We talked about making music for yourself, integrating it into everything you do, releasing it for free, and a ton of other good stuff. Alex also was kind enough to play an in-studio version of his song “There's Nothing Between Us,” and I even threw in another song for you. The phrase “hooked up” comes to mind when describing this one. Enjoy!
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Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009
This week: Scott Morfitt “broadcasts from Iraq”
This week I have a very special podcast. Scott Morfitt, Local Independence’s creator and host was kind enough to send along a reading he did while waiting to be deployed to Iraq. In true radio-nerd fashion, Scott purchased a portable mixing board for his travels, and hopefully this will be the first in a series of readings Scott does for the show. Short but sweet, check it out.
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Monday, Apr. 13, 2009
This week, we ask “Who’s getting artsy in Menomonie?”
This week, the podcast showcases the goings-on of our friendly neighbors to the west, Menomonie. I interviewed Jennifer Ekstrand and Cheyenne Seeley about the Menomonie art gallery “A Clean Poorly Lighted Space” as well as about the Menomonie art community in general. I also play some music by menomonie artist The New Audrey. It's a really neat look at a really neat space with some great music to boot.
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Monday, Apr. 6, 2009
An interview with Polydream that is more fun than cotton candy
This week on the podcast I interview Lucas Etten, John Knudson, and Britton Rice of the Madison group Polydream. And to top it off, they were kind enough to do an in studio preformance that is exclusive to you, you beautiful Local Independence listeners out there. It's not often out-of-town acts come in for a performance, so this was a lot of fun. How much fun? I would say a notch above cotton candy. Judge for yourself.
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Monday, Mar. 30, 2009
Interview: The New Science talks about their own science.
The Local Independence podcast is back with an interview with Kyle Culver and Savannah Smith of the Eau Claire indie duo The New Science. Kyle and Savannah talked to me about growing in the Eau Claire music scene, developing their sound, and a whole host of other subjects. I also play a couple tracks off of their latest demo. So check out The New Science podcast – it's a lot better than Chem 101.
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Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009
Band Interview: Letters From Earth w/ demo track "Hot Sex"
This week I sat down to talk with Riley Schiefelbein and Tyler Griggs from the emerging Eau Claire band Letters From Earth. It's a good conversation about forming a band with a unique sound and developing a niche in the Eau Claire music scene. Bonus: you'll hear their demo track "Hot Sex."
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Monday, Mar. 9, 2009
Chatting with the vocal and drum components of Eau Claire’s indie darlings: Laarks
This week the podcast features an interview with Brian Moen and Ian Jacoby of Laarks. We talked about the new Laarks album, the recording process, touring, and an epic albums place in the folk-laden Eau Claire music scene. The interview is the super special extended edition only heard here on the V1 website, so get the cob webs out of those ears and listen up.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
Local Record-Making with Kyle Frenette
On this week’s podcast, I interview Kyle Frenette from Amble Down Records (Chippewa Falls). We talk about the changes Amble Down has gone through, its vision for the future, and the label’s place in the indie label world. It's a bit short, but it packs a punch, so hold on to your seat, and give it a listen.
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Monday, Feb. 16, 2009
New host Dave Smuhl talks about balancing art, music, and art, and music with local Ben Larson.
This week I invite you to join me in my first ever Volume One podcast! And as far as firsts go I think it is up there with moon landings and 3 minute miles. I've got a great big 2-part interview with artist and musician Ben Larson, and sandwiched in the middle of that is a track from his band Oh Israel. Ben and I talk a lot about how the art community and the music community can work together, and the general state of both. There is really a little bit of something for everyone in this podcast, really though, stop reading this and check it out!
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Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Local music, winter biking tips, weekend enjoyment, and musings on math and social interaction.
This week on the web-only exclusive edition of the Local Independence podcast, I am joined in the studio by Corey James Hilber. Mr. Hilber shares some of his musings on math and social interaction. Then we hear some great local music. After that, Corey and I share some winter biking tips with you. Then more great music. And then we finish up with a great winter resource for weekend enjoyment. All and all this is a very fun podcast, and you can be confident that you heard it here only. That's the power of Volume One!
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Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008
This week: tattoo talk w/ Justin Webb, poetry w/ Ben Klema, tunes w/ Gentle Guest, and more.
On this week’s Podcast, contributor Claire Tiller talks with Justin Webb of Midwest Tattoo about getting a tattoo, the art form of tattooing, and things to think about if one wants to become a tattoo artist themselves. Also, we have a poetry reading from Ben Klema. And, since I promised you more content this week I even through in some music from Gentle Guest and Wes Burdine and the Librarians. Man, I really hooked you up this week. I hope you are happy.
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Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
Reading: CJ Krueger
This week we have kind of a light podcast. I feature a reading by CJ Krueger of (UWEC’s) NOTA fame. Also, you will be introduced to my new co-host David Smuhl. That's right there will be two voices here now. Well, enjoy – and I promise I will have more for you to listen to next week.
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Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
Interview: Jeff Mares, co-owner of Infinitea Teahouse
This week on the podcast, we have an interview with Jeff Mares who co-owns Infinitea Teahouse. We learn that tea is much more complex than the cheap bags I have at home. Also, we have a reading from Kaz Kuroki who is a visual artist by trade and a spoken artist by passion. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Part 2: Interview with local rocker Trevor Carl Ives (of Meridene)
This week I had the second part of my two part interview with Trevor Carl Ives of Meridene. We talk about the nuts and bolts of putting together an album and about two concerts they have coming up. Also, we will hear three more tunes off of their new album.
Nestled at the end of the podcast is an opinion piece by David Alan Steinfeld of the Flip Side. He talks about first amendment rights and privilege of an open forum. Also, he addresses the woes of this organization as they face both funding cuts and loss of departmental oversight.
As I state on the outset of this piece if anyone wants to respond with a well written, thought out, and concise counter point I will gladly record one for the show. Email me any proposals at localindependence@gmail.com.
Now, enjoy the podcast!
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Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Interview with local rocker Trevor Carl Ives (of Meridene).
This week I am featuring part one of a two part interview with the legendary Trevor Carl Ives of Meridene fame. I talk to him about rebuilding the band anew. Also, I feature three tracks off of the new album. This interview is decent so check it out.
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Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Talking with Just Local Food – their new location and what they do.
This week, you will hear an interview with Aaron Ellringer of Just Local Foods. You will learn about the shop and the new location. Then you will hear a reading from V1 writer Ben Freund.
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Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Interview: Jason Sunde of The Daredevil Christopher Wright
A classic episode. Jason Sunde plays bass in The Daredevil Christopher Wright. He was the first person I ever interviewed for radio. He was a great sport and very forthright about their recording process.
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Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Ben Hinz 2, Pedal Man (interview part 2)
This is the second part of the two part interview with Ben Hinz. This week I talk with Ben about how he learned to develop these pedals. Also, we will have one more of Ben's Songs on the podcast. Oh, I got a request for my playlist. So, here is what I played this week:
Artist – Song
1. Honeydogs - Ms. Ketchup and Arsonist
2. Chastity Brown - Paint on Canvas
3. Ellis - How Would it Be
4.Yellow Rebel - Sunny Day
5. National Beekeepers Society - Fall of Rome
6. One For The Team - Apples
7. The Blend - Anarchy is For Lovers
8. Mouthful of Bees - Under The Glacier
9. Knit Delicate - Redline
10. Small Cities - I'm Gone
11. Plagiarists - Tearing off the Walls
12. White Light Riot - Transit State.
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Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Happy Accidents with Ben Hinz and Flowing Poetry with Abi Zimmer
This week I had the treat of starting a two-part interview with Ben Hinz. He has been making music in the Chippewa Valley for a long time now. We chat about the little glitches in recording that lead to some very interesting sounds that make albums unique. After that, Abi Zimmer has a poetry reading for us that is quite expressive. Actually, it typifies why spoken word is integral to this program. But enough with the college words, let's get ta' listenin'.
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Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Double Interview: Eric Rykal and David Smuhl
This week it was my treat to interview Eric Rykal of the Gentle Guest. He shared about his band, the energy they love to create, and the recording process of their new album. Also, he shared three songs off of that new album with us. After that, we were treated to a reading by WUEC volunteer David Smuhl. David shared a piece about braving all alone and starting a new life, as it were.
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Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Talking music with Jon Seeley & poetry with Lauren Scott
So, this week I interviewed Jon Seeley about the ins and outs of being a musician in the Chippewa valley for 14 years. He is very incite full and has some strong love for this region. After that, Lauren Scott shared some of her poetry. The imagery she creates is vibrant and full of life. That's all for this one, of course I'll have another one for you next week.
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Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2008
The Rear End (Mike Paulus) on Chasing Rainbows
Volume One's own Mike Paulus gives listeners a unique perspective on why he values the Chippewa Valley. It is unique and fresh and you can almost feel an ocean breeze while you listen to it. But, I don't want to ruin any surprises.
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Friday, Sep. 12, 2008
Local Photographer Drew Kaiser
Drew Kaiser was nice enough to stop by the WUEC studios and have a chat with me about photography, music, and his musings on the Chippewa Valley.
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Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2008
"Scrapbook" Convention
This was a pet project interview I worked on for a while. It is a fun narrative made even better by great musicians.
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Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
Soap Opera Behind the Scenes
Former Volume One writer Kara Banker did a reading for one of my early shows. She took a very behind the scenes look into something we all have observed at one time or another - the Soap Opera.
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Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon) Interview
This is an interview I did with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver fame. It`s a nice chat with a great musician.
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Monday, Mar. 1, 2010 LGBT happenings Feb. 27- Mar. 6from This Way Out Chippewa Valley |
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The band's analogy about the coolness of a place like Madison vs. a place l...
03/09/10
from podcast episode: Interview: New Band The Heart Pills
That was really super cool. I loved it so much I'd like to listen to it ag...
Rural Fox
02/02/10
from podcast episode: The Wisconsin Zine Scene
very kool to learn something about why folks do zines. thanx.
Bill
02/01/10
from podcast episode: The Wisconsin Zine Scene
Nice stuff. Love the first song especially. You can sing quite well. On the...
Cookie
11/23/09
from podcast episode: This week: Are you checking your email or playing a show?
Go see TS and the Shades Nov. 28th in Pepin, WI. You won't regret it. :) ...
June
11/20/09
from podcast episode: Interview: Milwaukee group Trapper Schoepp and The Shades
I really like The Bridge, Andy and enjoyed listening to both pieces. Keep u...
Alice Katz
11/15/09
from podcast episode: This week: Are you checking your email or playing a show?
No...that is a good rationalization and explanation, I'm sure there are alo...
10/21/09
from podcast episode: Interview: Breakneck the Mage
Stones throw and nuclues were the main references I guess. And as far as th...
DavidSmuhl
10/19/09
from podcast episode: Interview: Breakneck the Mage