Hear and Now with Rachel C.
by Rachel Cleary
Http://radiofreebrooklyn.comRadio Free Brooklyn is a non-commercial community freeform Internet radio station, streaming original content by artists and residents of NYC’s most populous borough 24/7.We live in an age in which the media is too often used as a means to constrain and restrict rather than express. Radio Free Brooklyn is building a communication infrastructure to strengthen the community of artists and residents of NYC’s most populous borough.Our Mission:We chose Internet radio not only because it is the most accessible medium for many, but because radio can be so many things: a subversive apparatus, a political cudgel, a prank, a ritual, a bond. We broadcast not the commercial dross that clogs the terrestrial airwaves, but original programming as diverse as the programmers themselves – stories, sound art, radical ideation, comedy, sex, and experimentation yet unheard. We are a community organization - all are welcome to participate.
Episodes
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Rob Paravonian)
Writer, musician, and performer extraordinaire Rob Paravonian returns to Radio Free Brooklyn on this edition of the program to celebrate the release of his live album release and to discuss his upcoming show dates in Europe. Rob and Rachel also discuss the other projects Rob has been working on…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Shayfer James)
On this edition of the program, Rachel welcomes musician and songwriter Shayfer James to the studio for an interview about his latest release, "Hope and a Hand Grenade". A New Jersey native who first learned to play the piano as a means to help rehabilitate his hand after an injury at a very…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (March 7, 2019 playlist)
On this edition of the program, Rachel C. introduces an hour of music featuring tracks from former guests of the show mixed in with throwback tracks from other artists. Hear and Now with Rachel C. streams live every Thursday at 7PM eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn.
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (Microsessions January 2019 edition)
On this edition of Hear and Now, the featured musical talent of the January 2019 edition of Microsessions in NYC joins Rachel for live in studio performances and discussion about their work and their participation in the Microsessions project. Megg Farrell, Cranston Dean, and Adam Maalouf are...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Kelsey Warren)
On this edition of Hear and Now, Rachel C. is joined by musician Kelsey Warren, who performs "Another Club Night" from his upcoming EP, "KUMI", set for release in February 2019. Kelsey discusses his early career and the evolution of Blak Emoji, his latest musical endeavor. He also shares his live...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with LoveHoney; 2019 edition)
LoveHoney returns to Hear and Now for an interview and live performance in this edition of the program, previewing not one but two new tracks from their upcoming album. The foursome that blends rock, r&b, punk, and soul for a musical discusses their upcoming album release and upcoming tour. Hear...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C.(with LoveHoney, January 2019)
LoveHoney returns to Hear and Now with Rachel C. for an hour of chat and live performance on this edition of the program. The foursome that blends rock, blues, punk, and soul premieres two new songs and discusses their upcoming album release and tour. Hear and Now with Rachel C. streams live…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Monte)
Eryn Levine fills in for Rachel C. on this edition of Hear and Now, hosting musical guest Monte. This Brooklyn based band's sound blends rock, punk, and pop into a fun frenzy of energy you won't want to miss. Hear and Now streams live every Thursday at 7PM Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn.
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with JT Curtis)
In this edition of Hear and Now, composer, musician and actor JT Curtis joins Rachel C. on the program for an insightful discussion on his professional and personal journey as a live performer. An accomplished musician and Broadway performer, JT shares the experiences that have informed and...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with A Very Special Episode)
In this edition of the program, Brooklyn based duo A Very Special Episode joins Rachel C. for an interview and live performance, including a live acoustic version of previously unrecorded material. The band discusses its musical influences and the evolution of its sound, which features elements…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (Holiday 2018 edition)
On this edition of the program, Rachel C. welcomes fellow and former Radio Free Brooklyn show hosts to the program for an hour of holiday tunes you're not going to hear whilst at the mall and an impromptu discussion to fit the bill. Why do metal bands make such great holiday music? What makes a...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. ((Rose and Chubby Album Release)
On this edition of Hear and Now with Rachel C., Rachel welcomes Brer Brian and Tiff Kline to the program in celebration of the release of their musical collaboration, "Rose and Chubby". It's a full-length album of music with a bluegrass feel with an undeniably edgy twist and this hour features...
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Hear and Now Thanksgiving 2018
This episode of Hear and Now with Rachel C., which aired on Thanksgiving 2018, is an hour-long playlist comprised exclusively of music from former guests of the show.
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Nick Fowler)
Musician, songwriter, and author Nick Fowler joins Rachel C. on this edition of the program in celebration of his latest book, "My Virtuous Sister", scheduled for release in 2019. Nick shares his personal story and the story of the progression of his career from musician to author to musician and...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Dick Zigun)
On this episode of Hear and Now, Coney Island USA founder and program director Dick Zigun joins Rachel C. to discuss his latest endeavor, The Education of Al Capone As If Told By Jimmy Durante. While best known as the "Phony Mayor of Coney Island", Dick Zigun, a Yale-educated playwright, brings…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Sal Cataldi, Michael West, and Doug Hitchcock)
In this edition of Hear and Now, Sal Cataldi, Doug Hitchcock, and Michael West join Rachel C. in Rachel C.'s studios to talk about their upcoming show benefiting Malcolm Smart, who also joins the conversation via phone. The three discuss how they came to collaborate as musicians on the Brooklyn...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Matt Townsend and Eden James)
Matt Townsend, host of Radio Free Brooklyn's The Rodent Hour, fills in for Rachel C. on this edition of the program, welcoming musician Eden James for an hour of performance and interview. Originally from Australia, James has toured internationally and is currently based in the U.K. He joins Matt...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Miles Megaciph)
Emcee, writer, poet, and activist Miles Megaciph joins Rachel C. in Radio Free Brooklyn's studio on this edition of Hear and Now. Miles not only performs live, but discusses the healing power of writing and performing. A former Marine, Miles Megaciph is involved in the We Are Not Your Soldiers...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. featuring the Microsessions Project
This edition of Hear and Now features the participating artists of the September 2018 installment of the Microsessions project, otherwise known as "speed dating for music enthusiasts". Developed by Paul Schomer in Austin, Microsessions gives audience members the opportunity to have multiple new...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (Life Got You Facepalmin' Playlist)
Life have you facepalming? Rachel C. hosts this hour-long musical journey to help you lower that paw and raise your head. Featuring music from some of her favorite generes: hip-hop, hard-driving rock n' roll, and damn near anything psychedelic. Hear and Now with Rachel C. streams live on Radio…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Baba Israel)
On this edition of Hear and Now, Soul Inscribed's Baba Israel returns to the program to discuss his newest project, CANNABIS. Inspired by the book, "Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana-Medical, Recreational, and Scientific" (Martin Lee, 2012) the show uses music and spoken word to trace...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Andie Aronow)
Women That Rock co-founder Andie Aronow joins Rachel C. in the studio for this edition of Hear and Now. Their discussion on the creation of and services provided by the platform, the need for platform providing a voice for women in music, and Andie's professional background are set to a backdrop…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (F@&$ Fascism Music Hour)
Join Rachel C. for this hour of protest and anti fascist tunes, fraturing a few classics but primarily newer music from newer artists. The revolution in musical terms didn't end in the 1970s. It's alive and well in this colorful hour. Hear and Now with Rachel C. streams live on Radio Free…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with The Bee Bee Sea)
Italian psych rockers The Bee Bee Sea join Rachel C. in the studio for a live performance and interview on this edition of the program. The band describes the evolution of their sound, their experiences playing across Europe and the current North American tour. Hear and Now with Rachel C. streams...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Grex)
On this edition of Hear and Now, Oakland based group Grex joins Rachel C. in Radio Free Brooklyn's studio for a live performance and interview. With a sound that denies typical genre tropes and insightful lyrics, Grex is a group that will light up the mind. Hear and Now with Rachel C. streams…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C (with Mike Cobb and Justin Wertz)
Mike Cobb returns to the program with bandmate Justin Wertz on this edition of Hear and Now with Rachel C. As a producer of multiple benefit shows; Mike discusses the potential of live performance events to raise awareness about issues and causes. Mike and Justin also talk about a specific...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Kiki Sab)
Kiki Sabater of Slow Suck returns to the program to celebrate the release of her book, "Set Me On Fire Before I Blow". The book, released by Lit Riot Press, is a multimedia collaborative effort based on the author's personal journals. Kiki discusses not only the creative process behind the book…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Letters to Nepal)
Brooklyn based alternative electronic duo Letters To Nepal returns to the program with to mark the release of their new single, "No, No, No". The band talks about the evolution of their songwriting; the introduction of acoustic performances into their live sets; going vegan; and their upcoming...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Jaime Rosas)
On this edition of Hear and Now with Rachel C., Chilean composer and playwright Jaime Rosas joins Rachel in the studio to discuss his full length rock opera, One Silent Shot. Jaime, a progressive rock musician, discusses how he developed the storyline for One Silent Shot and what his goals for…
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Hear and Now with Rcahel C. (with Bill Lessard and Mary Anderson
Rachel C. kicks off poetry month with the special edition of Hear and Now featuring Bill Lessard and Mary Anderson. Bill and Mary discuss the Cool As F**K reading series that they produce at Pete's Candy Store In Brooklyn, NY. Bill and Mary talk about the evolution of the poetry scene in NYC, and...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Lex of Streepthroat)
On this edition of Hear and Now, Rachel welcomes Lex of the band Streepthroat to Radio Free Brooklyn's studio. They discuss a range of topics including Lex's creative beginnings; the origins of Streepthroat; the evolution of the band's sound; taking leaps and facing fears; living as an artist…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C (with Rob Paravonian)
Writer, musician, and comedian Rob Paravonian joins Rachel C. in Radio Free Brooklyn's studio in this edition Hear and Now with Rachel C. Known best as a writer and performer of funny songs, Rob discusses the evolution of his career, including his vast live performance experience and his studies…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Johnny Leitera)
Johnny Leitera of rock trio Tuff Sunshine joins Rachel in Radio Free Brooklyn's studio for this edition of Hear and Now. Rachel and Johnny talked about his touring with bands and as a solo act and upcoming performance dates, as well as the process that has gone into his new material. Johnny...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Nahuel Pisano)
In this episode of Hear and Now, Rachel welcomes Argentinian singer-songwriter Nahuel Pisano to Radio Free Brooklyn's studio for an interview and live acoustic set. Nahuel Pisano discusses the evolution of his music and its Americana, Country, and later, Punk influences. He also talks about the...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with The Nightmare River Band)
Members of the alt-country Americana Rock group Nightmare River Band join Rachel C. in the studio for a live performance and interview. The band discusses their time on the road, unique recording situations, and upcoming show dates. Hear and Now with Rachel C. streams live on Radio Free Brooklyn...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Velveeta Underground)
On this episode of Hear and Now, Rachel C. welcomes the Velveeta Underground to the show. An ensemble of noteworthy career musicians performing Velvet Underground songs using string instruments, the band presents old material in a new light. The band performs live and discusses their other…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Mikal Amin)
Hip Hop artist and educator Mikal Amin returns to the program to mark the ten year anniversary of Fresh Roots Music. Mikal and Rachel discuss the evolution of the Fresh Roots Music project; his most recent tour; the role of music and media festivals in advancing opportunities in music and…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Revolushun)
Host Rachel C. welcomes the band Revolushun to Radio Free Brooklyn in this Thanksgiving episode of Hear and Now. Featuring live in-studio performances, a talk about members' impressive CVs, a mention of NASA, and a lively discussion on psychedelic music and what makes it so, this is something you...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Albert Kirchner)
Comedian Albert Kirchner, known for his improvisational performance style, joins Rachel C.in Radio Free Brooklyn's studio to talk about his new weekly show at the Bushwick Public House in Brooklyn, NY. Kirchner also discusses his unique background, his personal evolution as an artist, and the...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Dead Leaf Echo and DirtyBird)
Members of Brooklyn based bands Dead Leaf Echo and DirtyBird join host Rachel C. in Radio Free Brooklyn's studio for an immersive hour of interview and music. LG of Dead Leaf Echo discusses the band's recent album release, current tour, and introduces three new songs from the band. Members of...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Dead Leaf Echo and DirtyBird)
Members of Brooklyn based bands Dead Leaf Echo and DirtyBird join host Rachel C. in Radio Free Brooklyn's studio for an immersive hour of interview and music. LG of Dead Leaf Echo discusses the band's recent album release, current tour, and introduces three new songs from the band. Members of...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C.'s Homecoming Show
In honor of its 100th live broadcast, Rachel C. invited former guests of Hear and Now to return to Radio Free Brooklyn's studio to celebrate their accomplishments, talk about the future, and to see where the evening took them all. This jam-packed hour of art includes performances from Mikal Amin,...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Mike Cobb and Leo Liebeskind)
Mike Cobb of Mike Cobb and the Crevelators and Leo Liebeskind of Lovechild join Rachel in the studio to discuss the participation and organization of an upcoming hurricane relief show at the Jalopy Theater in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. Mike Cobb also discusses his musical influences and career, and...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Phoebe Legere and Les Bohem)
Pulitzer Prize nominated singer, songwriter and musician Phoebe Legere and Emmy winning screenwriter and musician Les Bohem join Rachel C. in the studio along with Radio Free Brooklyn co-founder Robert Prichard. Phoebe Legere performs music from her new album live, and discusses her upcoming...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (Lane Moore's back!)
Writer, actress, and It Was Romance frontperson Lane Moore returns to the studio in this episode of Hear and Now with Rachel C. to discuss her band's upcoming performance in the 90s soundtrack series at Arlene's Grocery in NYC. Lane and Rachel also talk about Lane's book deal; the upcoming Tinder...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (Celebrate RedHook Festival Edition!)
This episode centers around the Celebrate Red Hook Festival, a live performance event happening in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY in September 2017 and artists participating in the event. Mary-Elaine Jenkins and members of Lizzie and the Makers perform live and talk with Rachel C. about the careers and...
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Hear and Now with Rachel C.(Let's Dance Edition)
This episode is another musical journey curated by Hear and Now host Rachel C., and the intention is to make you dance. Enjoy.
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (psychedelic road trip playlist)
Tune in and take a trippy ride down a winding musical road with tracks from artists across musical genres.
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Grim Streaker)
Members of Brooklyn-based punk band Grim Streaker join Rachel in the studio to discuss the band's coming together, current show dates and upcoming releases. Fast paced, hard nosed in your face riffs are Grim Streaker. Hear and Now with Rachel C. airs live on Radio Free Brooklyn on Thursdays at…
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Hear and Now with Rachel C. (with Paula Barouh)
Chilean poet, songwriter, and vocalist Paula Barouh joins Rachel C. in the studio for her first English language interview and to premiere her new single, UNDERGROUND. Paula also performs a live poetry reading in Spanish and discusses her career and artistic process. Hear and Now with Rachel C....
About this show
Http://radiofreebrooklyn.comRadio Free Brooklyn is a non-commercial community freeform Internet radio station, streaming original content by artists and residents of NYC’s most populous borough 24/7.We live in an age in which the media is too often used as a means to constrain and restrict rather than express. Radio Free Brooklyn is building a communication infrastructure to strengthen the community of artists and residents of NYC’s most populous borough.Our Mission:We chose Internet radio not only because it is the most accessible medium for many, but because radio can be so many things: a subversive apparatus, a political cudgel, a prank, a ritual, a bond. We broadcast not the commercial dross that clogs the terrestrial airwaves, but original programming as diverse as the programmers themselves – stories, sound art, radical ideation, comedy, sex, and experimentation yet unheard. We are a community organization - all are welcome to participate.
Hosted by
Rachel Cleary
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