Saturday, February 25, 2012

RE-BROADCAST: The Record Store Day Shows and an Update From Our Host

Having been informed of the sudden end of the seven year run of Rue Morgue Radio, which aired their last transmission this past weekend, I thought it's a appropriate time to come clean about some recent developments.

First Let's make it perfectly clear, the "Irrelevant Rock & Roll & Music Show" is not going off the air now or anytime in the near future. But let's face it: shit happens. And when it happens at our little rock and roll show it sometimes hits with the force of a Tornado and kicks like a freakin' mule.

As well as breaking in a new co-host, a really added bonus was a particularly nasty and malicious computer virus that arrived just before Christmas which struck the Virtually Audio nerve center and laid waste to our post production facilities.

So as we take a deep breath, survey the damage and attempt to right the broadcast boat, we are going to continue to do what we do best which is letting you know about great music and where to get it. 

Enjoy the re-broadcast of our fabulous two part incredible ever expanding Record Store Day Show to get you all reved up for International Record Store Day in April.

>>> LISTEN TO THE SHOWS HERE & HERE <<<


And as for the crew of the Irrelevant Rock & Roll & Music Show, we will be back with all new shows in March with new co-host John Howarth, a man who has a much bigger record collection than most of us and isn't afraid to share it.

See you then. we promise, really we do.


J Hoskins, Dr Prog, and John Howarth




Thursday, February 2, 2012

Off The Radar: Great Independent Music To Check Out

Check out the new section at top left of the main blog page to sample some great albums from independent musicians that have pleased our ears, including:

The Progressive Metal of 19 A.D.D.



The Symphonic Prog of Willowglass...



The Progressive Guitar of Jeff Pearson...



Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Re-Broadcast: The Christmas Show: 2008

In a effort to wind down and say goodbye to Krafty's tenure on the Irrelevant Rock & Roll & Music Show, while still maintaining the festive spirit of the season, we resurrect our Yule time show from two years ago.


The show features music from the Ontario Music Awards, The Hee Haw Gospel Quartet, and the ten albums we think you should have under your tree this December.


Happy holidays indeed, courtesy of your friends at the Irrelevant Rock & Roll & Music Show.





Monday, November 14, 2011

The Once & Future Icons Show

In preparation for Krafty's final regular show at the end of the month, and the debut of new co-host John Howarth, J and Krafty take a trip to the vaults to re-broadcast one of their favorite shows from last year: "Once and Future Icons."
On this show, Krafty reveals his strange obsession for Lady Gaga while navigating the music of Jimmy Page, Bob Seger, the awesome sound of the Black Crowes, the progressive blues of Joe Bonnamassa, and who knew The Damned could sound as relevant today as they did in the early eighties.
So pull up a chair and settle yourself in for a wild ride. 

This is full throttle rock'n' roll to the max with a dash of nostalgia on the side. 



Saturday, October 8, 2011

The Branches of Genesis - Anthony Phillips & Steve Hackett, Part 2

J. Hoskins & guest host, Christopher Rutty (aka "Dr Prog"), continue their unique in-depth examination of the solo careers of ex-Genesis guitarists, Anthony Phillips and Steve Hackett. 


The show picks up their parallel musical paths in the mid-1990s and traces their extensive studio album output to the present, closing the loop when Ant played on Steve's "Out of the Tunnel's Mouth" masterpiece. 

The distinctive paths of Phillips' and Hackett's post-Genesis musical journey clearly reflects, continues and expands on the original Genesis spirit they both helped forge. Moreover, as this special extended episode illustrates, their solo albums underscore a vital, yet sensitive, progressive music fearlessness that both of these guitar geniuses have maintained to this day. 





To keep up to date on all things Steve Hackett & Anthony Phillips, visit their websites.




Steve Hackett live in Rome, May 2011

Anthony Phillips in Steve's studio, June 2009




Saturday, October 1, 2011

4th Season Kick-Off!

In October we kick off our 4th season! Here's what we've got planned:


Oct 3rd: The Branches of Genesis: Part 2 (with co-host, Dr. Prog)
Featuring the words & music of former Genesis guitarists, Steve Hackett & Anthony Phillips.

Oct 9th: The Return Of The Roots Of Rock Show (with the return of Krafty)
Featuring: Black Country Communion, The Black Crowes, the Faces inspired tunes of Saint Jude, and a special tribute to the late great Gary Moore.

Oct 16th: The Progressive Choice Cuts Show
J & Chris (Dr. Prog) look at the discs that get their progressive juices humming and that have remained a fixture on their turntables for many, many years. Featuring: Riverside, FM, Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes and latter day King Crimson.

Oct 28th: The First Official Halloween Show (with singer/ songwriter Nikki Benton)
Featuring: the Top 5 of music that really scares you, plus a spooky retrospective of King Diamond, classics from Alice Cooper, a blast from the past from Cradle of Filth, horror movie theme music and lots more stuff to keep you awake at night.

Click to see our press release for more details

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Rebroadcast: "Another Really Big Prog Show"

This week we are rebroadcasting "Another Big Prog Show" with a little new, a little old, and a bit retro.  It was originally broadcast in March 2010.

Stay tuned for the Branches of Genesis Part 2 coming in the next week or two!

Until then this show features Big Big Train, Frost, Abigail's Ghost and The Lee Saunders Project. 

The two co-hosts, J. Hoskins & Krafty, also lock horns over the definition of what is progressive and what is prog. 

For the icing on the musical cake, they advise you how to spend your hard earned money on early Jethro Tull.


Big Big Train: The Underfall Yard (2009)

Frost: Experiments in Mass Appeal (2008)

Abigail's Ghost: D_LETION (2009)

The Lee Saunders Project: A Promise of Peace (1995)