Judy's Jungle

On the 38th episode of Judy's Jungle we have Dan Novak join us in Portland Oregon to share 5 songs. We accompany each other at Ruse Brewing and go live as they hustle and bustle in the background, texture sounds. Dan takes us on a ride that we all can relate to, those dark wave songs that we would listen to by ourselves as we walked up to parties then immediately walked home, alone. The beauty of wearing black in the heat of summer, It's where the love formulates. Dan guides us through a synth alley tour of jams that resonate and calms us through the musical journey. Touching on Ministry and Gary Wright amongst others, he brings the midnight hour and raises it another moon. Thank you Dan, we love you. As always, be kind, be caring, and call someone you love. The Troggs- I can't control myself 1966 David Bowie- Time 1973 Ramsey Lewis- Nights of White Satin 1973 *Ministry- Revenge 1983 *Iron Curtain- The burning 1990 Modern Jazz Quartet-Plastic Dreams 1971 *Black Marble- Private Show 2019 *Gary Wright- Dream Weaver 1975 Velvet Underground- Sister Ray 1968 *Nuovo Testamento- Heartbeat 2023 Winifred Atwell- Honky Tonk Woman 1972 Brian eno- back at Judy's Jungle 1974 * all songs curated by Dan Novak

on the 28th episode of Judy's jungle photographer Laura Austin joins us yo share some songs and some stories.

On the 24th episode of Judy"s jungle Jude Rogers join us all the way from Abergavenney of Whales. Jude takes us on an amazing adventure of music and explains how music affects our lives from a very young age and then follows us as we grow. I have known Jude for many many years and I am lucky to have such a special person in my life, not only to inspire me musically but also inspire my life in general. She takes us from Berntholler to the amazing Tindersticks (which makes me cry when I hear this song every time) to the proper Shirley & Dolly Collins. We spend some time talking about the importance of Talk Talk and why we grieve about the death of musicians and how and why it affects us. It reminded me of why music has touched my life in such an admirable and at times heartbreaking moments. Jude dives into Desireless which is such a fun and upbeat song and reminds us, whenever we are feeling shit, we all need to dance. Thank you Jude, love you so much and I will see you this summer. So sit back and soak it all up and whenever you are feeling at a loss or find something beautiful remember, you are not alone.

On the 23rd episode of Judy's Jungle we go remote to San Jose California to visit Simon Fabela. Sammy and I have been friends for many many many years, dating back to our awkward high school years. Throughout the time we both have shared our love for music and continue to share new music, or rather records we have found in dusty record stores. Sam talks about his love of records that are released with imperfections, John Cale and the 70's, the importance of The pretty Things, music before reggae, the importance of the demo, and the in depth history of Ronnie Lane. This one takes me back to the Sunday nights when sam and I would sit in my studio apartment listening to records all night, having a few beers, smoking cigarettes and most importantly the love we had sharing jams with each other. Those days are long gone as we both now live in different cities but our love for talking about music is just as relevant today as it ever was. Thank you sam, Love you my brother. So sit back and enjoy the tunes and remember it's the imperfection is what makes something beautiful.

on the 21st episode of Judy's jungle Ryan Hildebrand joins us to share some songs and stories. Ryan is an old buddy who played with Honeywell, los cinco's, and Joy's little boy amongst others. This was our second attempt in recording the podcast as the first one was inaudible (my engineering skills are not very polished). Ryan takes us down a path that ranges from lo fi indie rock to some contemporary folk, a dance jam and ends with another indie jam that I had completely forgot about. Thanks Ryan for doing in as we end the episode talking about Phil Collins. Who would have thunk! This was super fun and it gave us a chance to catch up not only once but twice. Hope you dig it. love as laughter- cigarette constellations from the cassette :clear sky=blue dye Trish Keenan (broadcast) demo for "color me in" Ruth Garbus "opal elections" from her joule 7" lust for youth- "illume" from the international LP Courtney love (the band)- "The 2nd most beautiful girl in the world" from the untrustworthy 7"

on the 20th episode of Judy's Jungle Ben Clark sets some time aside to join us. Ben is a long time friend that we met going to punk shows in the early 90's. It was an undeniable friendship that has lasted since. We would always see him at every show with his camera in tow. Ben loved to talk about music, ask questions about music, and bottom line help out in any way necessary with music projects. This was a real treat as Ben talks about modulars, computer programming, and how to be a part of a community. We can talk about jams all night with Ben as one idea or concept will lead to another. Thats what makes this episode so heart enduring. If you get a chance check out his photography. It's some of the most beautiful and detailed documentation from the early 90's punk/independent scene to the present (now that live music is back). Thank you Ben, we love you tremendously! Remember to always kick the rock and stay on the right track.

on the 19th episode of Judy's Jungle my very close friend Allison Boron joins us to share some jams. Allison shares the experience of listening to her first song that impacted her musical adventure. Listening and singing along with her dad while driving around or waiting for her mom to get off of work. such a beautiful and innocent image. She continues to talk about her musical journey through her love of the monkeys and at such a young age how it impacted her life and how the monkeys continue to be a pivotal force in her life. Than her love for the Beatles, how John Sebastian is her number one, and there is nothing wrong to dance around the room listening to Jimmy Eat World while the song lifts your soul. It was so lovely and beautiful talking to Allison and sharing music. Thank you Allison, love you so much. Hope you enjoy this one, this weighs heavy on my heart. I hope you believe in magic, because I sure do.

on the 18th episode of Judys Jungle David joins us all the way from New Jersey.I've know David for over ten years, I first met him when he visited his cousin Jances while Jances and i were living together in Los Feliz at the infamous "Moontower". David brings rad times with him as goes through his jams from Cass McCombs, Vashti Bunyan, Chicaqno Batman just to name a few. We were stoked to hang out with David, share some laughs, drink some light Thai beers, and then run wild into the night. Thank you David, love you brother. Sorry this took so long to come out, as the world is changing, getting back to the swing of things took some adjusting...like going back to work and not watching the fly on the wall.

Feel your Feelings On the 17th episode of Judy’s Jungle, we join up with Nate Dalton all the way from Berkeley California.  Aaron Calvert joins in,  Aaron takes comfort in Oakland, not far from the home of the lumber yard veggie dog! As the music kicks in, we are immersed into time travel. How do you embrace these new sounds? the ones your friends share with you? that silent nod of the head and the soft tap of the foot. The half smile from across the room. Nate takes us on an adventure through a smoky dirt road. Songs of love, regret, and songs of finding yourself in the middle of nowhere. The voyage can go anywhere. Nate can find a song and share a jam that humbles all of us, New York City can sing a murder ballad and Merle Haggard reminds us that not all days are the same. That beautiful voice of Bülent Ortaçgil, Washington Phillips from 1927, and points out to us how important Kate Wolf has and always will be. I have known Nate since we were both angst and gentle teenagers. Driving up and down the west coast, staying up late, listening to records while they were sprawled all over the floor, telling stories, and listening to each other laugh. During the episode we talk about the comfort of speedos, how it is important to be in tune with yourself, and Nate and Aaron talk about the wondrous beaches of the Bay Area. It was so wonderful to have Nate join us for an episode, it was so nice to hang out and catch up. This was super fun and one killer jam just rolled into another. I am looking forward to hanging out with both Nate and Aaron in the future. I am also looking forward to hear Nate's long player when he finally releases it. Thank you Nate, Thank you Aaron....love you guys so much. As we pass through life on a day to day basis it's important to remember, "feel your damn feelings" and also, "it's okay not to feel okay." Good friends told me that once.  *songs curated by Nate dalton "spiral" by Vangelis from the album spiral, RCA records 1977 "surrender" by Diana Ross from the album 1971 Motown records "watermelon Man" by Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters S/T 1973 on Columbia Records *"The Way I Am" by Merle Haggard from the album The Way I Am, 1980 *"Anlamsiz" by Bülent Ortaçgil from the album Benimle Oynar Mısın?, 1974 "I found out" by Kaleidoscope from the album Beacon from Mars 1968 released on Edsel records *"Lift Him Up That's All" by Washington Phillips recorded in 1927, available on the Dust-to-Digital release Goodbye, Babylon, 2003 *"Banks of the Ohio" by The Kossoy Sisters from the album Bowling Green, 1956 "a bag of blues" by Jimmy McGriff from the record Time Waltzes on 1967 on solid state records. *"Telluride" by Kate Wolf from the album Back Roads, 1976 "The Blues" by Julie Driscoll, Brian auger, and the trinity 1969 Atco Records "Back at Judy's Jungle" by Brian Eno from the record Thing Tiger mountain by strategy 1975 Island records.

For the 16th episode of Judy's Jungle (or rather sweet 16) we drive up to the mountains of Lake Elsinore to record a show in a cabin off of a dirt road with my sister Eliza Herring. Driving up a mountain to see her somehow made perfect sense to me. I can't remember the year that I met Eliza, one day she just showed up and that was that. Killer buddies ever since. Talking to Eliza into the early mornings in my apartment while listening to records was common any night of the week. That and frozen food, cheese, pajamas, and free beer. Always talking about jammers, while she always had one eye on Pablo who sat and stared at her from across the room. Pablo is a cat. We couldn't have asked for a better situation.  Eliza takes us on a multi-dimensional sonic adventure. spanning through contemporary punk and melodic nightmares that we all need, she touches on the beauty that she always carries with her. From Rose windows to OH Rose, from Vacancy from Victorville to Mint Field, throw in some Sam Cooke and we have a party. Eliza is able to share her vision, music doesn't always have to be played the same. Added bonus....Eliza bashfully plays a song for us. Even better, an unfinished song. We couldn't be more happy to join Eliza and Etta in the mountains, in their cozy cabin, eating cold enchiladas at 11p.m. To all the nights running aimlessly in Portland, To all those times of watching bad tv while listening to records at the same time, to all the pajamas dance parties, to all the times you gave me a shoulder to lean on. Thank you Eliza, I love you dearly my sister. You are and the only person I know who can convince me to go to 7-11 with them at 1:30am. In our pajamas.  The Pretty Things- You'll never do it baby from "get the picture" 1965. Fontana Records CAKE- you can have him "S/T" 1966 Decca Records Fred Neil- Cynicrustpetefredjohnraga "Everybodys Talkin'" 1968 *Rose Windows- walkin' with a woman by 2013 *Vacancy- Last Rites 2019 extinction bust records Neu- Negaitivland "S/T" 1972 *Mint Field- El Parque pareci`a no tener fin 2018 *Sam Cooke- summertime 1958 Baden Powell- Petit Waltz "images on guitar" 1972 MPS Stereo **Eliza Heriing-  *Oh Rose- Be kind to me 2019 Suicide- keep your dreams alive "S/T" 1977 Googoosh- Talagh "Googoosh" 2011 Finders Keepers records (in the background--- James Chance and the contortions-contort yourself "buy" 1979) Brian eno- back At Judy's Jungle "taking tiger mountain, by strategy" 1974 *-Songs curated by Eliza Herring **Song performed by Eliza Herring

on the 14th episode of Judy's Jungle my best friend, a lover of life, and true believer in all good things, joins us to share some jams and some stories......KIM BREWER. Kim holds a special place in my heart, she has taught me so much in such a small amount of time and I will always ring her on the telephone for her advice. When I first came up with the concept of Judy's Jungle I was driving through the Pacific Northwest, wandering aimlessly, sleeping in rest stops and living off of Pringle's and day old coffee. I called Kim to ask her if she wanted to do a podcast with me. She politely turned me down and said, "Maybe another time." I took her reluctance, folded it in half and stuck it in my back pocket. As time goes by, as it always should, I would call Kim in pivotal moments, we would talk, she would shake her head at me and before we hung up, I knew, I was very lucky to have her in my life.  I couldn't be more ecstatic when she finally agreed to join us for an episode. There were many pre production meetings (thank you Andrew) and we talked a lot about music and caught up with stories. I was so excited. Kim brings an array of jams to the table, most of them that takes me back to my youth and innocence, not just the innocence of music but the innocence of growing up and adapting to a world that sometimes felt lopsided. Kim has the ability of describing or explaining things in a way that I sometimes try to make more complicated or confusing, and she she explains it in such a calm demeanor that leaves me speechless. Thank you Kim, I love you and miss you. So as Kim guides you through a total reverb drenched memory lane, remember to be kind to each other, plant a plant, take time reading a book, hug your cat, because if you're patient, hopefully something will take.

on the 13th episode we are joined by a long time brother of mine, Aaron Calvert. I met Aaron when I was sixteen  years old outside the music venue The Macando in LosAngeles before his then band Evergreen played a matinee show. Right off the bat I noticed a sincere sweetness to him and throughout the years nothing has changed. As time ticks on we have grown closer and closer and it is a privilege to have Aaron become the producer of Judy's Jungle by default, he takes his position very seriously. We have gone remote again and Aaron joins us from Oakland on his birthday. I want to thank his wife Laura and his daughter Karaya for sharing Aaron with us on his special day. Aaron brings a lot of detail with the songs he has picked, from merle haggard, to The Dodgers (it's actually a band and not the world champion baseball team) to some other rarities such as A. Paul Ortega and Abner Jay. It is such a delicate mix and Aaron talks to all of us with such enthusiasm. I know we say this all the time over here at Judy's Jungle but this one melted my heart deeply. We also get a very special treat as Aaron performs two songs live, One by the Sherman brothers and the other by, who he calls, The Dalton brothers (it's actually the dying Californians). Aaron teaches us a lot, from buying a beautiful record for a quarter, how friendship is so endearing, and most importantly reminds us to let your friends know that you love them and miss them. I miss you Aaron I can't wait to crack a beer open with you and hear you tell me another story. This episode is wild, from the get go to the end. Just listen To Anaheim howling at the moon for Merle Haggard. I bet Aaron had heard the crowd from a few blocks from his house. I bet he knew he would eventually be sharing that night with all of us. What else do 7 years old think about?  Tracks....  Gong- you can't kill me "Camambert Electique" 1971  The fugs- dirty old man "the fugs" 1966   Dexter Gordon- The Panther "The panther" 1970  *Merle Haggard- misery and gin "Rainbow stew" Live from Anaheim stadium (the big A) 1980  *The Dodgers- all I do "Love on the rebound" 1978  Leon Spencer- Superstition "where I'm coming from" 1972  *A. Paul Ortega- the stomp dance "two worlds" 1964  *Abner Jay -Cleo "The true story of Abner jay" 2009  Ramsey Lewis- Tobacco Road "wade in the water" 1966  **The Sherman Brothers- on the front porch 1963 (performed by Aaron Calvert)  **The dalton Brothers (The Dying Californians)- The Martydom of Perpetua 2007 (performed by Aaron Calvert)  *John Kay- Somebody "forgotten songs &unsung heroes" 1972  The young-holt unlimited- soulful strut "soulful strut" 1968  Brian eno- Back at Judy's Jungle "taking tiger mountain by strategy" 1974  *picks by Aaron Calvert  **songs performed by Aaron Calvert

 On the 12th episode of Judy's Jungle we went with a remote recording again, but this time we went international. Neil Debnam joins us from Tokyo, Japan. I met Neil for the first time in 1999 in London. We didn't know at the time how our love of music somehow intersected the two of us and we slowly and steadily became very close friends.  We would stay up up late into the night and into the early morning talking about jammers and sharing a few beers. It has been a friendship that has lasted two decades and I feel Neil is someone I could call a very close and dear friend, even though at times, he has no idea what I am talking about. Buddies! Michelle Fajardo join's us who was a guest on episode 11, and thank you Michelle, without her this episode would have not happened. im not good with technicalities nor the http url stuff. She really connected la to Tokyo in my hour of anxiety ridden darkness. Neil Shares some serious jams and it took me a while to edit and put it together, you have no idea what a mess I had made of it during production (Andrew dalton reference). Neil not only accepted my invite but took extra time to put a theme together. If you listen to the episode and scratch your head in confusion, just listen, Neil's the kind of guy who will give you the answer and the calm in the room settles. Thank you Neil. I love you buddy, and I can not wait to visit you in Japan as I run away from the TSA police, godamn lamers!I hope you enjoy this one and if you get a chance check out Neils record label Kirigirisu Recordings. you will not be let down. Till next time folks, be safe, take care, be caring and don't travel with the marijunna unknowingly in your coat inseams. And finally the titles of Neil's jams.....do you see the theme? 1 Yara Families - Shirahama Breeze From ‘Ryukyu rare groove shimauta pops in 60s 70s’ (2003) 2 Nissenenmondai Wowwow - from ‘Rokuon’ (2006) 3 Sonotanotanpenz Plunk extend - from ‘3’ (2014) 4 Geeker Natsumi Atama ga Warui - from ‘konnichiwa Geeker Natsumi Desu’ (2016) 5 Afrirampo Hoshi no uta pt5 - from ‘we are Uchu no ko’ (2010)

                                                                All Done       On the tenth episode of Judy’s Jungle, Theresa Lodge joins us to take us through a contemporary landscape of music, that is absolutely beautiful. Theresa has been a close friend for over twenty eight years, she has been a staple friend through years of excitement and disappointment. She doesn’t ever budge. Theresa shares some jams and we talk about the different places where her and her partner eric (t-crow) have lived. It took me a day or two to listen back to what Theresa played and talked about, then, my heart was  just filled with love. She completely made this a special one. My love for both her and Eric, their two daughters Edith and Faye, will always run deep. It’s easy to write a friend to ask them what they are doing, but with Theresa and eric, I always preferred to travel to them, to see them.       It’s important to remember that the people you love are extremely special. They listen to you. Those mutual feelings are able to mold us in a very caring way.       Running wild in the streets of New York city in the early morning. A jacket and a sweater. Big A agrees. The Batting Cages, the Polaroid pictures that could prove it. Theresa can easily forget about Ian Dury. Wigs in Santa Cruz. Living in Davis California and looking at plants. Portland and the bins. Long Beach, Portfolio, as you walked by, she would look you in the eye, slowly shake her head, and that meant no free coffee. Highland park was quiet and calm. Venice and the hippies. Learning about a song that could have been soft. Hollywood and Mid City are always weird. Exposition park, gourds,  and exciting backyards.      Theresa exemplifies love and concern for all of us. She then ends her set with Johnnie Frierson, “Miracles” and then we all return back to earth. *Disclaimer: Thompson street is in northeast not southeast Portland. Was still a beautiful place full of plants.      Theresa is cool with fairy tales, and, maybe, jack McDuff “sophisticated funk” made her blush, then she said to people to “google It!” as we talked about the art work.      Theresa doesn’t mess around.      As we were waiting for the train, in Queens, right before we took it the wrong way. Theresa was eating an apple or plum, I can’t remember, and before the train came, the one that we would take us back and forth, she threw the fruit onto the tracks. As we looked at her she turned around said, “this is new York city, nothing really matters!” To all moms!!!!!!  Thank You! p.s "all done" was the name of thersa's set list.

On the ninth episode of judy’s jungle, Ruth Kim hangs out. Ruth shares some jams during these scary times and bases her jams on America.  Ruth also reminds us that music helps us to think and move forward. There is much more laughter than talking (I had to edit so much laughter out) and that is what makes this episode even more special. Throughout the episode we disagree about all the things we actually agree about, very confusing, yet very typical if you actually sat in on a conversation Ruth and I share together. I love you to bits Ruth. Thank you for sharing and putting up with my nagging. I seriously cannot stop listening to ESG because of you. Ruth talks about the future and past of America, where we are, and maybe, where we are headed, the consistency of being inconsistent. I hope you enjoy this one. This one weighs heavy in my heart. Listening back to this episode made me smile so much. But then again, Ruth put it simply with a sly smirk on her face, “Isn’t all happiness temporary?” Fall in love and think about it, a horse always has a name!

on the seventh episode of Judy's Jungle Lisa Blai joins us to share some music and talks about her notes. we were super happy to have Lisa joins us as she talks how music put kindness into the eyes of her grandparents, how there are no basements in southern California, and the album "Tattoo You" by The Rolling Stones is just a bunch of out takes from the 1970's. This was a super fun episode to record, lots of laughter with  Lisa as she defends me from the ridicule of being called a republican. sometimes, people just want to ridicule you. Thank you Lisa. Sorry I couldn't tell the difference between the speed of 33 rpm and 45 rpm. I forgot to write that down in my own notes. Thank you for joining us and being a buddy.

On the third episode of Judy's Jungle Andrew Dalton joins me to share and talk about music. Andrew talks about how Johnny Cash was on the brink of performing to 5 people in a drunk tank, how A.P. Carter is a musical thief and explains the weird mystery of a scarcely attended willie Nelson concert. I hope you enjoy this one, it was super fun to sit down with Andrew and talk about a variety of things. We also chatted about how I most likely would not make it out alive of a David Allen Coe show. I am looking forward to Andrew eventually writing a novel about all of his musical genius, I know I will read it. keep your buckles buckled.

  In the episode "silent Music" Joey Lehman Morris will join us to talk about and share his thoughts of how music inspires him even if music leads to silence.