Blogs

First, let me say this. "This". OK, having said that, let me say something else. "Something Else".

Now I also want to say that if you are in Europe or the UK, yes I am now making the distinction so I can start getting used to them being separate, the clocks go back this weekend, one week ahead of Eastern US time, which is Mushroom FM's official time zone. Because of that, the Mosen Explosion will start an hour earlier for you if your clocks go back this weekend.

It’s not hot air, but Bonair, Saturday 6:00 8:00 p.m. EST on mushroomfm.com and on all your fav music apps. It’s steamy in Phoenix where we are broadcasting from but nice and cool here with the ac. This week is a special show as one of my besties from childhood, Aimee Lewis, who traded the humidity of Florida for the hot desert heat will be co-hosting the show. Our significant others, john and Jonathan will probably chime in as well, so grab a cold drink and a fan and tune in for a trip down memory lane with lots of laughs and lyrics from the playlist.

Matt The Cat experiences some paranormal rhythms coming out of his “Juke In The Back” as we celebrate the truly spooky, sinister and down-right crazy sounds of a vintage rhythm & blues Halloween. Eugene Fox meets the devil, The Hollywood Flames take us to Frankenstein’s Den and Bill Doggett throws a Monster’s Party. It’s a treat, not a trick to hear an alternate take of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ 1956 classic, “I Put A Spell On You,” with EXTRA screaming and a killer sax solo played by Sam “The Man” Taylor.

When you hear the dying strains of Van Halen's Happy Trails signalling the end of The Mosen Explosion for another week, don't touch that PC, that device or that internet radio and join me in The Early Years on Mushroom FM.
Hello, I'm Steve Cutway and my musical horizon is the 50s and 60s. You can contact me any time by e-mail at steve@mushroomfm.com. Requests from the 50s and 60s are welcome but because the show is prepared ahead of time and pre-recorded, I'll play your requests on a future show.

The Mosen Explosion is just hours away as I write this. Authorities are on alert, and appropriate warnings have been issued. It's the last Explosion for a while in front of all the lovely faders and buttons, as we're busy making a list, checking it twice, and preparing to visit people naughty and nice.

And just who, you may as, is Wade Hemsworth? Well, he was the mind behind several Canadian folk songs which people later described as simply "traditional." If you've heard songs such as "The Blackfly Song" or "The Wild Goose," then you've heard Wade Hemsworth's music; And perhaps the best thing of all about Wade Hemsworth is that he was born and raised in my own home town of Brantford Ontario before striking out for places as far-flung as Newfoundland, Northern Ontario, Eastern Quebec, and many other musically interesting spots in this great land of ours.

Breaking News! No live Bonair this week! Due to an emergency of the Samsonite variety, Bonair—6:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST on Mushroomfm.com and in all your fav apps is pre-recorded. The faithful traveling companion of the Mosen family has a structural flaw making it unwise to travel long distances, so the entire Mosen clan has gathered at a nearby mall to seek out a worthy replacement. Bonnie has stayed up late to insure you have two hours of great music and some usual Bonnie banter, so sit back and enjoy the tunes.

She really Is Back! Bonaire—Saturday 6:00 – 8:00 EST on mushroomfm.com and in all your fav music apps. I’m over the worst of my cold and ready to spend two hours with you. I’ll take your requests, tell you what’s been going on, and have a little “Food for Thought”. So, if you’ve missed me tune in, and if not tune in anyway. If you’d like to contact the show, email bonnieatmushroomfm.com or tweet @bonniemosen.

This week, the “Juke In The Back” explores the rhythm and blues phenomenon of the “Annie” song.  This is the giant wave of sequel songs and answer records that emerged after the enormous success of The Midnighters’ “Work With Me Annie.”  Most of the hit “Annie” follow-ups were done by The Midnighters themselves, like “Annie Had A Baby” and “Annie’s Aunt Fannie,” but there were some notable “Annie” songs by The El Dorados, Linda Hayes, Danny Taylor and of course the “Henry” songs by a very young Etta James.  It may sound odd now, but from 1954-56, the R&B juke boxes were jumpin’ to songs

That’s right, less than 30 minutes from now, at 11PM Eastern, 4am Sunday in the UK and 4pm Sunday in New Zealand, I finally open the doors again.
It’s been a while I thought, and then I realised it was last month!
I have a lot of time to make up, and more madness and mayhem to inflict on you.
There will also be a triple threat, and a live and loud segment.
As usual, as I play whatever comes into my head, if you wish to stop this, simply send in requests:
E-mail: anthony at Mushroomfm dot com
Or find me on Twitter: @kiwisnake