Blue Island Radio Podcast

On today's episode of Vinyl Friday's Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by guest DJ Justin Flanigan who has played in numerous local punk and hardcore bands throughout the years, is currently a member of Anxiety Patrol, and released an album of his own, Haywire in 2023. Justin brings not only some hard hitting punk & hardcore to the show, but also some French Oi, while Brandon plays a bunch of nonsense everyone's heard a million times. You'll hear Negative Approach, Rites of Spring, Empire, The Screamers,Traitors, The Queers, Snuffed, Easy Action, Sass Dragons, Flipper, Violent Way and more . . . .    --------  Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann             Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band             Apache 65’ by Davie Allan & The Arrows                 Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio  

On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by guest DJ Jamie Sanchez whose radio show Dusty Sparkles' Spectacular Soundhouse airs twice a month 105.5 WLPN and streams on www.lumpenradio.com. (Check it out!) Listen, as Jamie plays a finely curated set of proto-metal, and international rock, while Brandon fumbles his way through the show trying to keep up.  Follow Jamie on Instagram @spectacularsoundhouse ------------------------------------------------------------------ Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann             Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band             Apache 65’ by Davie Allan & The Arrows                 Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio      

Today's Blue Island Radio Podcast is a not-so-mini mini episode chronicling Brandon & AP Lindsay's two week road trip that took them to record store from Cleveland to Vermont and back again.     

On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined in the studio by returning guest DJs Jeff Gilman & Mike Tucker and together they will be playing cover songs.  You will be hearing covers performed by The Lemonheads, The New York Dolls, Sergio Mendes, The Jags, The Eyes, Small Faces, The U.K. Subs, Minor Threat, Thee Headcoats, Vanilla Fudge, Della Reese, Oingo Boingo and more!    Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann             Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band             Apache 65’ by Davie Allan & The Arrows                 Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio  

This week's episode of Vinyl Fridays was recorded at The Rock Island Public House on Saturday, July 27th with DJs Jeff Gilman aka This Margin Walker, Stacey Goldschmidt aka DJ Stacey/DC, and Brandon aka DJ Silver Boots!  You will hear: Spandeau Ballet - Tom Tom Club - David Bowie - Sonic Youth - Iggy Pop - Marcel Wave - Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Rapeman - John Maus - Gang of Four - A Certain Ratio - Sparks - Wedding Present - Echo & The Bunnymen - Elvis Costello - Tpm Waits - Jay Retard - Drunk Mums - International Vortex League - The Raveonettes - Let’s Active - Robyn Hitchcock - Billy Bragg - Chain & The Gang - The Sugar Cubes - Sleater Kinney - PJ Harvey - Solid Space - Neutral Neutrals - Pottery - Bryan Ferry - The Breeders - The Headcoats - The Coathangers - The Cure - Siouxsie & The Banshees - Depeche Mode - New Order Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann             Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band Follow The Blue Island Radio Podcast:        

This week's episode of Vinyl Fridays is a double date of sorts as Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome record collectors and vinyl enthusiasts Ethan & Robyn. Yes, spinning records has become the new Bridge. Oh, it's another eclectic mix of classics, newbies, folk, new wave, punk. soul, and more . . .  Including, but not limited to Miriam Makeba, Major Lance, Sparkle Horse, T.Rex, Brian Eno, Last Dinner Party, Ronee Blakley, and The Big Boys.   Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann             Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band             Apache 65’ by Davie Allan & The Arrows                 Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio    

On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome back DJ Jimmy Munoz who tries convince them that a ring he found in his basement (pictured on Instagram) is actually a bottle opener, as he plays cuts from Severed Heads, Cibo Matto, soundtracks and more. But not before Brandon whines about "The Cloud" and wishes everyone a happy (belated) Caedar Salad Day! Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio    

  AP Lindsay returns to the one-and-twos as her record collection continues to grow, pretty soon she's gonna need another cubby just to fit them all. On today's show you will hear music from Apathy Wizards, Bill Staines, Let's Active, The Tourists, Sparks, Ian Dury, Lulu, Essential Logic, Shannon & The Clams, Tropa Magica and more!   Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio

On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by guest DJ Steev Custer (see episode 152) who plays a tight set of twelve songs from his growing vinyl collection that covers everything from Sludgeworth to Bryan Adams and debuts a new, unreleased song from his band Space Age Zeros, and a project he's been working on with one of his students at Fine Tunes Center for the Arts. You'll also hear songs by Casual Dots, Sicko, The Undertones, Material Issue, The Breeders, Frank Turner and more! 

On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by Chicago musician Erik Oldman whose long running band Sons of Ra just released a new collection of music called Tropic of Cancer. We will hear a couple of tracks from Sons of Ra and also some of the ingredients that go into the making of Sons of Ra, like Miles Davis, King Crimson, Sun Ra (of course), Voivod, Iron Maiden, and Slayer. But you'll also hear songs by Big Black, Pere Ubu, Bog Log III, Sonic Chicken and whatever else Brandon tries to pass off as music this week. Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio

  On today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined once again by Mike Tucker who commemorates (belatedly) the 30th anniversary of one of his favorite musicians, Kurt Cobain. But don’t worry, besides Nirvana you will also hear songs by Young Marble Giants, The Pixies, Beat Happening, The Sonics, The Melvins and more.  Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@blueislandradiopodcast7320 If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio   Visit our sponsor Lockhouse garden at lockhousegarden.com

On today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by guest DJ Chris Bizarro who runs his restaurant Bizarro & Son out of the kitchen at The Rock Island Public House in Blue Island Illinois. He also promotes shows featuring local bands at Front Row on Olde Western (in Blue Island). The next show is scheduled for Sunday, May 26th and will feature The Cell Phones, Sweetie, Won’t Stay Dead, Cut Your Losses and Anxiety Patrol; not to mention flash tattoos, and vendors. And Christ will display his love & support of local music by playing sets of some stellar local Chicago and Blue Island bands including Cafe Racer, Gander, Waltzer, The Walters, Spider Bait, Son of A Gun, Fighting for Scraps, Aight Bet, The Symposium, Shots Fired, Lollygagger & Max Loebman, while Brandon stumbles through his meager collection of local talent. Well, they’re local somewhere, right? Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Fac

Today's Vinyl Fridays set was recorded live at the Rock Island Public House in beautiful Blue Island, Illinois on Record Store Day 2024. On this episode we will hear the 1hr set by DJ Silver Boots (aka Brandon) that includes music by Modern English, Sneaks, Chrome, Sweeping Promises, The House Martins and more!  Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio  

On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay play host to Blue Island legend Jimmy Munoz. Traditionally a House DJ, Jimmy has been DJing for many years (unlike Brandon) has appeared on Vocalo, and a number of his mixes can be heard on Mixcloud. On today's episode Jimmy dives into the deep end of the freeform pool and mixes in a number of favorites with an equal amount of surprises. They also talk about Blue Island, of course, and Jimmy's sense of style.      Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio    

Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome back one of their favorite guests and DJs, Mr. Jason Berry. The last time Jason was on the show he played sets of Twee and Twee-Adjacent songs that were not available (to the best of his knowledge) on streaming sites like Spitofy or what-have-you) and this time he challenges Brandon to a duel of short songs. Who can play the shortest songs without mis-cueing, in the least amount of time. May the shortest set win! You will hear songs by Fuzzbox, The Judys, The Undertones, Dear Nora, Suburban Lawns, Sour Patch, The Meat Puppets, Toys That Kill, Half Japanese, Go Sailor and many more!   Vinyl Fridays Theme song by Dazzleflage      Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio            

On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by The Ex-Bombers, Nancy & Kitty. Wether you call it "Beatnik Spy Jazz" or "Psychadelic Blues" The Ex-Bombers bring the noise and the fun. And today they bring an eccelctic selection of deepcuts and old favorites. But as Nancy said, "A good song is a good song" while Brandon plays some moldy old 45s that he wrestled from the clutches of an albino racoon.        Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio   The Ex-Bombers Links: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEx-Bombers http://exbombers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theexbombers/ https://www.instagram.com/stories/grandpabroseph/3324001546545317686/    

On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined once again by the members of Sweetie who cobble together a melange of soundtracks, jazz, punk, garage and local acts in their latest vinyl set. You will hear My Brightest Diamond, A Certain Ratio, Local H, Half Japanese, The Trashmen, Leslie Gore and more!  They will be celebrating the release of the video for their new single "Showgirl" on Friday March 15th at the G-Man Tavern in Chicago, along with Shannon Candy, and drag show.    Bed Music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Patreon: Patreon.com/blueislandradio Sweetie: https://friskiemorrisfriends.bandcamp.com/album/bad-thing-sweet-thing Sweetie: https://linktr.ee/sweetieband        

It's a New Wave, Post-Punk, Synth Pop Party on this weeks Viny Fridays episode as Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome back DJs Stacey/DC and This Margin Walker, Jeff Gilman, to the Blue Island Radio Podcast studio to play some records and talk about the monthly New Wave night they host at the Rock Island Public House in beautiful Blue Island, Illinois. On today's episode you will hear songs by Liquid Liquid, Shopping, Wolf Parade, The Primitives, Fuzzbox, Chromatics, Japan, DEVO, Future Islands and more! Oh yeah, and hear the debut (demo) of the new Vinyl Fridays by Brandon's one man band Dazzleflage.     Intro bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio Stacey: Instagram @dj_stacey_dc Jeff: Instagram this_margin_walker    

On the first Vinyl Friday episode of the 2024 season we have a rematch between AP Lindsay and DJ Silver Boots aka Brandon. It’s a battle go the ages as these two titans of the ones-and-two’s go head-to-head in a battle of the ages. Who will emerge victorious in this DJ battle to the death! On this episode you will here music by Cate Le Bon, Dengue Fever, Lutheran Heat, The Coathangers, CocoRosie, Trio, Billy Bragg, The Ex-Bombers and more!     Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Follow: at Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio    P.S. No DJs were harmed during the recording of this episode.

Welcome to part two of The Graduating Class of 2023. This is the one where you will find the music of (nearly) all the bands that were discussed in part 1 including The Butthole Surfers, Sinead O'Connor, Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, David Crosby, and many more! Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Patreon: patreon.com/blueislandradio