Upcoming Podcasts

Hopefully, you are keeping up with the re-launch of the podcast (I have links posted below, if you haven't). It has been going well, I think. Last night, episode #104 was posted. It was part two of my interview with Josh Haden, best known for his work with the group, Spain.

Next up is an interview with guitar legend, Ace Frehley. Besides being one of the most famous rock stars of all-time due to his time in KISS, Ace is also an accomplished solo artist, and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Following the Ace interview with be my interview with Annie Clark aka St. Vincent. I conducted this one in person with Annie when St. Vincent was recently in Omaha on her "Digital Witness" tour. It is a really great interview.

I have interviews currently scheduled with one of the founders of the MAHA Music Festival, and bands See Through Dresses and Drakes Hotel. They are two my fave local bands, and I can't wait for you to hear them.

Here are the links for the podcast:

itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dark-stuff/id201997514?mt=2

Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=48412&refid=stpr

Spreaker: spreaker.com/show/the-dark-stuff

Podomatic: thedarkstuff.podomatic.com/

Youtube: youtube.com/user/howard0213/

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Dark Stuff Podcast 104: Josh Haden (Spain) Part Two

The Dark Stuff Podcast #104 is a continuation of the interview with Josh Haden of the band Spain from #103. In this part of the interview, Haden talks about the second and third Spain LPs, his contractual issues with Restless Records, and the initial break-up of Spain. He then discusses his solo career, his collaborations (Handsome Boy Modeling School, Sean Lennon, DJ Shadow, Blue Man Group), and the re-formation of Spain.

Since the last episode was posted, Josh got in contact with me through twitter. His twitter is @joshhaden, and the band Spain's is @spaintheband. The official website for Spain is: spaintheband.com. Thanks for listening.

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Dark Stuff Podcast 103: Josh Haden (Spain) Part One

Dark Stuff Podcast #103 features an interview with Josh Haden, best known for his work in the fantastic indie band, Spain. Haden's career began as a teenager when he performed in the band Trecherous Jaywalkers, who recorded for SST Records in the 1980s. After that band's dissolution, Haden decided to take his music in another direction. 

That other direction became the band Spain. Spain's stellar debut album, The Blue Moods of Spain, was released in 1995 to much critical acclaim. The album combined elements of jazz, pop, and indie rock into a magical and unique sound. One of the album's songs, "Spiritual" was later recorded by Johnny Cash. 

After a few follow-up albums, Spain went on hiatus in the early 2000s, and Haden ended up going solo. In addition to his solo career, he also collaborated with Dan the Automator, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Sean Lennon, and the Blue Man Group, among others. 

Spain later re-formed has released a total of seven albums (including compilations). The band's newest is called, Sargent Place. 

This interview was conducted sometime in 2008, and was then lost to the ages due to a computer crash. I recently recovered the file, and am presenting part one of the interview here. Part Two will follow next week.  

Josh Haden is the son of jazz musician, Charlie Haden, and brother to Petra Haden (that dog, The Decemberists), Rachel Haden (that dog, The Rentals), and Tanya Haden.

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New Podcast Episode Up Tonight!

The next episode of the Dark Stuff Podcast will be up tonight! Podcast #103 will be part one of my interview with Josh Haden of the band Spain. Check out the show later today.