Merry Christmas! Turn Up These Stocking Stuffers!

No matter how you say it, and wherever you're from, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Enjoy! It's Christmas! And to my family and friends in France (and those of us that wish we were there too!), Monsueir Maurice Chevalier, along with everybody at our house, wishing you and yours a Joyeaux Noel with his superb version of Jolly Old St. Nicholas!

Let It Snow and then be dazzled by this trippy English version of The Sleigh, an old traditional Russian Christmas song.

And hey, on your way back from Russia, why not do yourself a favor and drop by Amsterdam, chill out with some fresh coffee and enjoy an Amstel Sleigh Ride!


Finally, and most importantly, here's to each and every awesome mom out there - I Love You! Because after all, if not for Mother Mary, my mom and your mom, none of us would even be here! Mrs. Santa Claus.

Joyeaux Noel!

Peace & Merry Christmas!

Migwell

The Nuge!

This is from back in 1979 at the Convention Center Arena down here in beautiful San Antonio. I posted some more rock related stuff from my rock 'n 'roll youth days over at my flickr sire - check it out!: HMK Concert Tickets +!

Make It Louder!

Migwell

The Mix Tape Portable DJ Mixer

Check out this sweet web exclusive from the cool kids over at Urban Outfitters. Now this is a REAL mix tape. The Mix Tape Portable DJ Mixer is a super compact mixing device that looks exactly like a cassette tape.


Featuring a smooth cross-fader, with dual 3.5mm stereo inputs, for use with iPods, iPhones, music-enabled cell phones, mp3 players or just about anything audio device.

Also includes a headphone monitor jack, perfect for cueing up your next track without missing a beat. Imported. Wipes clean.
Requires: 2 AAA batteries and it's Mac and PC compatible!

Sweet!

That's Right,

HMK

Hammond Eggnog Show 2008

Click Hear: Hammond Eggnog Christmas Show 2008!

Merry Christmas!

Migwell



Track 3: Baby It's Cold Outside - Johnny Mercer with Margaret Whiting 1949

On This Day In 1958 and 1924...

Farmers Almanac rocks!

Migwell

Tell Your Friend Veronica...

This song was an instant flat out Christmas/Chanukah classic the moment it was released. A tip of the yamika to all my Jewish friends and remember: Jesus was only Jewish on His Mother's side... Not too shabby... (: P) David Lee Roth lights the Menorah...

Peace!

Migwell

Decembeer! HMK Mystery Stream 12.08

Cheers!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

Make It Louder!

Migwell

Fromage Navidad!

CLICK TO ENLARGE!

Click here to experience: Fromage Navidaudio!

The Merriest!

Grab yourself a big fresh cup of Holiday Cheer, relax or get to work and enjoy some of your favorite hand selected audio gems on the latest HMK Mystery Stream: Irregular Frequency: The Merriest!

Cheers, Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

Make It Louder!

Migwell

Hammond Eggs Show #047 Coffee With Jimmy Smith

First Cup With Jimmy Smith:


Second Cup With Jimmy Smith:


Hey Y'all! If you're up early this Saturday morning, tune in and dig the muy bueno and soulful sounds of keyboard master, The Incredible Jimmy Smith, a very special Hammond Eggs that's sure to get your chilly San Antonio morning starting out just right....

And for all you slackers that sleep in - you can always find achived episodes of Hammond Eggs over Here!

Tune in every other Saturday morning and join me, H. Michael Karshis and my buddy Sir Brian Parrish, host of both the Hammond Eggs and the rockin' The Casbah later on from 7-9 every Saturday night, just two musically obsessed freaks with nothing better to do on Saturday mornings than to wake up early, sip on wicked fresh hot java and spin some of our favorite Hammond Eggs Vibes, just for you San Antonio.

That's right, this Saturday Morning, December 6th from 7-9am live on KSYM 90.1 FM...

And folks don't forget, right after Hammond Eggs, we're just the warm up band because from 9-11 there's Sir Bobby J, the cat with big bag of records and his jazzy art school sessions: Mainstream 120. Get hip, get smart, tune in!

Eleanor Rigby Mystery May Be Solved

Legend has it that Paul McCartney made up the name "Eleanor Rigby," but a 1911 document may hold the key to a different story.

Read - Hear.

Migwell

Dog's Eye View

This is perfect song for everything going on right now (both worldwide and right here at home as I write this). And despite the mountain of the unforeseen, I've always found this to be not only comforting but quite uplifting and optimistc.

Everything Falls Apart by Dog's Eye View.

Don't look now, things just got worse.
I'm drunk again I swear this crescent is just a curse.
Oh, I got here by killin' off all my friends.
I think I've figured it out: my life begins when the fun ends.

I got my wings, I'm free to go as I please.
Yeah, I got my wings now nothing really pleases me

'till everything falls apart
then I get to try to put it back together
yeah, it falls apart you can count on that
you can count on
bad, bad weather again.

Was it good? I don't remember much about it.
When things start to feel right
you can count on me to start to doubt it.
and the devil's not in the details, no the devil is in my pants
And it's shoot first apologize later.
Another quick end to a short shot romance
Well I got what I wanted now I don't want anything
Yeah, I got what I wanted, now my life is just boring.

'till everything falls apart
then I get to try to put it back together
yeah, it falls apart and you can count on that
you can count on that; bad weather this year.

I met God this afternoon ridin' on an uptown train
I said, "Don't you have better things to do?"
He said, "If I do my job what would you complain about?
So I let it go to Hell, now I'll have something to do.
He said, "I'll let it go to hell; does that sound familiar to you?"

Well everything falls apart
then I get to try to put it back together
yeah it falls apart and you can count on that
you can count on bad, bad weather
well, everything that falls apart, baby,
sooner or later gonna come back together
well, everything that comes together, hey,
sooner or later gonna fall apart again
and you can call it anything you want
they're gonna take it all away from you
you're gonna wake up, wake up, wake up,
scared and find yourself lost again...

Coffee Fantastico!: HMK Mystery Stream Episode 059

Grab yourself a big fresh cup of java, relax or get to work and enjoy the hand selected audio gems on the latest HMK Mystery Stream: Irregular Frequency: Coffee Fantastico!

Cheers!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

Make It Louder!

Migwell

Vintage Portability

So, how much are you digging your iPod and iPhone now?

Ah, the good old days...

Have a great weekend!

That's Right,

HMK

Thanks to the keen eyed folks over at Dark Roasted Blend.

Hammond Eggs Menu #046: Black & Blue

Black & Blue 1


Black & Blue 2

How Math Unraveled the 'Hard Day's Night' Mystery

It took Dalhousie University professor Jason Brown six months and some advanced mathematical analytical techniques to crack the code behind one of the most mysterious sounds in music: the "prraaaaaangg" sound at the beginning of the Beatles' "Hard Day's Night."

Guitarists have puzzled over the riddle of how this chord is played for decades because it contains a note that would be impossible for the Beatles' two guitarists and bassist to play in one take, and experts have concluded that no multitracking was involved in this part of the song.

The secret sauce, as it turns out, includes five piano notes apparently played by producer George Martin. Brown made the discovery by disassembling the sampled amplitudes into the original frequencies using Fourier transforms.

"What about the other three D3s? Only one can come from George's twelve-string, and even if John played another one on his six-string, there's still another to account for," reads part of the conclusion of Brown's report. "Beatles' record producer George Martin is known to have doubled on piano George Harrison's solo on the track. Could 'the chord' be part piano?"

Find out: Check out Eliot Van Buskirk's piece for Wired Magazine and read about how math unraveled the: Hard Day's Night Mystery.

Something tells me it really wasn't quite this deliberate or intentional...

Hammond Eggs Show #047 The Quota

Hey Y'all! If you're up early this Saturday morning, tune in tommorrow morning and dig the latest Hammond Eggs #47! Me and my buddy Sir Brian Parrish, host of The Casbah, two music loving dudes, sipping on wicked hot java and slingin' some fresh Hammond Eggs Vibes.

That's right, this Saturday Morning, October 24th from 7-9am live on KSYM 90.1 FM...

And folks don't forget, right after Hammond Eggs, we're just the warm up band because from 9-11 there's Sir Bobby J, the cat with big bag of records and his jazzy art school sessions: Mainstream 120. Get hip, get smart, tune in!

GNR - SFW!

After 14 years in the making and at a cost of 13 million dollars, the "new" Guns N’ Roses album, “Chinese Democracy,” will finally go on sale Nov. 23rd. So, with 14 songs on the album that works out to about a million dollars per song and one song per year...

Yawn. More details here: Chinese Democracy Is Really Here!

The best part of Ben Sisario's New York Times Art Beat Blog post regarding “Chinese Democracy", for me anyway, are the comments that follow and I couldn't agree more!

Here are some of my favorites so far:

What an appropriate name. I consider listening to Guns N Roses to be a form of torture. - mark

If Waterworld was rescored to Chinese Democracy, the universe would collapse. - boatbutter

The new single rips the riff from the Scorpions’ “Rock You Like a Hurricane” and goes downhill from there. At least Tommy Stinson got paid. - J Frank Parnell

It would have to be the second coming of ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ to be worth the wait. I’m guessing it will be closer to the gary cherone Van Halen. Fail. - nsfw

“Axl Rose — the only remaining original member …” What we have here is essentially the world’s best Guns ‘n Roses cover band. (or Axl's solo album -HMK)

Where’s:
Slash? (The eccentric lead guitarist with a penchant for top hats and hard alcohol).
Izzy? (The rhythm guitarist and brains behind the original band - this guy mostly wrote Appetite for Destruction singlehandedly).
Duff? (The juggernaut bass player)
Steven Adler? (The original punk-roots drummer who pounded out Appetite for Destruction)… OR…
Matt Sorum? (Adler’s clinical replacement, responsible for the Use Your Illusion drums and that weird cover album). - Jerky

Dear Best Buy, Negotiate a generous return policy with the label. - Stuart S

The only thing it’s the beginning of is the latest chapter in the continuing decline of an art form whose best days are long behind it. From a band whose ouevre was all of two albums. . . - Edwardo

I just hope I finally get paid. - buckethead

Looking forward to the first track “Get off my lawn!”. - David C.

woo hoo, rock n roll, best buy, plastic surgery, and a 14 year wait?! that’s spontaneity and rebellion for ya! - steve b

$11 million of that was for catering. - Chuck

And my favorite comment, the very first one:

Grandpa’s gonna be so happy. - c.b.

Wonder what the latest line in Vegas is for that Nov. 23rd release date...

Groovy! Music-Making Asphalt!

The folks who silenced the nation's first "musical road" are singing a different tune. Workers on Wednesday began carving grooves on Avenue G that will produce notes of the "William Tell Overture" when cars drive over them.

The high desert city north of Los Angeles placed the grooves on another road, Avenue K, last month for a Honda commercial. The quarter-mile strip was engineered to play the notes — better known as the theme for "The Lone Ranger" — when motorists in Honda Civics hit them at 55 mph.

It was believed to be the first such musical road in the United States, although there are others in Japan, South Korea and Holland.

Continue: Music-Making Asphalt.

Sweet!

Migwell

The Radsoles!

Dig The Latest! Still fresh and classic mid 80's indie rock from San Antonio's very own, The Radsoles!:

Check out: On The 7th Day and Crank up the awesome Naked...

The Radsoles: Mitchell Justice Webb (Vocals, Guitar & Bass), Tom Rehkopf (Vocals & Rhythm Guitar), Charles Gruber (Lead Guitar) and John Dufilho (Drums).

Details soon - turn it up!

So great to hear this stuff again!

Migwell

Hammond Eggs Show #046 Morning Eye Opener

Hey Y'all! If you're up early this Saturday morning, tune in tommorrow morning and dig the latest Hammond Eggs #46! Me and my buddy Sir Brian Parrish, host of The Casbah, siping on fresh hot java and slingin' the Hammond Eggs Vibes.


That's right, this Saturday Morning, October 11th from 7-9am live on KSYM 90.1 FM...

Sample Menu:

HMK Soul Doubt Show @ Blue Star Gallery 4

Hey y'all. So psyched!

Ok. Good Morning, here's the official soundtrack for my first one man show entitiled: "Soul Doubt" opening at the Blue Star's Gallery 4 October 2nd thru November 1st, 2008 down here in beautiful in San Antonio, Texas.

Special thanks to Chuck Ramirez, curator for Gallery 4 at Blue Star, Sir David Fuller and Lydell Toye for making this truly possible and of course, my awesome wife, my kids, my friends and my dogs and every one that's helped support the HMK Mystery Stream, The HMK Archive and HMK all along the way!

Peace, God Bless and Happy Trails!

Check out the Soul Doubt show!

116 Blue Star Gallery 4
Members Opening Reception 10.02.08 6-9pm
First Friday General Public Opening 10.03.08 6-10pm

Click Hear: official soundtrack

Hans Frank "Get The Hell Outta My House"

Hans Frank - Get The Hell Outta My House

The Swindles: Poison Bed Video

My buddy Mitch Webb just sent me his new video for the song "Poison Bed" - check it out!

Hammond Eggs 45

That's right, this Saturday Morning, August 30th from 7-9am on KSYM 90.1 FM...

Sample Menu:

After 43 Years Israel Is Ready for Beatlemania

In 1965, when Israel had no television, and public entertainment consisted largely of kibbutz songfests celebrating the wheat harvest, the Beatles, already international celebrities, were booked for a concert here. To young Israeli fans, it seemed an impossible dream.

And so it was. The official permission required to withdraw precious foreign currency to pay the band was denied because a ministerial committee feared the corrupting influence of four long-haired Englishmen singing about pleasure.

As the committee report put it, “The Beatles have an insufficient artistic level and cannot add to the spiritual and cultural life of the youth in Israel.”

Since then, especially in recent years, Israel has expressed embarrassment about the episode and tried to make amends. Last January, it sent a letter from its London embassy to the remaining Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, asking forgiveness for the “missed opportunity” to have the band that “shaped the minds of a generation, to come to Israel and perform before the young generation in Israel who admired you and continues to admire you.” The artists were asked to consider again coming to perform.

There was little progress until recently, but now Mr. McCartney has been booked for a huge outdoor concert in Tel Aviv on Sept. 25. And nearly everything about the event — the $8 million price tag borne by a high-flying Israeli financier who expects to turn a profit, the tickets selling for hundreds of dollars that are being gobbled up through Internet sales, indeed its very existence — is a parable of a nation transformed.
The Beatles in London in 1965 before flying to the United States. They were also booked for Israel, but the concert was canceled. The band was deemed to have “an insufficient artistic level.”

Read the entire New York Time's piece by Ethan Bronner: Israel, After 43 Years, Is Ready for Beatlemania.

Nice.

Migwell

Party Crashers Open Here: HMK Mystery Stream

Irregular Frequency #133


Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com and dig the latest Sci-Fi-Wi-Fi-Hi-Fi-Transistor-Radio HMK Mystery Stream - the perfect poolside soundtrack for a lazy summer evening with cocktails...

It's recommended that in order to get the maximum sonic vibe experience, headphones should be worn during your journey.

The Irregular Frequency Network. Something borrowed, something blue and something deep inside of you.

It Makes It All Better.

Making it all better since 1961.

Better By Choice.

What IF? You'll be glad that you did.

Stay Tuned Y'all!

Migwell

Mucho Vinyl!

The Archive from Sean Dunne on Vimeo.

Top Songs: Find, Click, Listen!

Stealing a page from the Google simplicity mandate, FavTape totally nails it.

It really doesn't get much more basic than this page of top songs organized by year: FavTape!

Nice.

Migwell

The Offbeats Rock!

Dig San Antonio's very own The OffBeats!

These guys have been around for a while, released a few singles, a few of which apprear on the latest "Standards", about as close as you can get to an Offbeats Greatest Hits (Vol 1, I hope!).

Press play and dig some pure homegrown power pop with a very clean and tight Albini inspired sonic vibe throughout.

I couldn't find any cover art so I made my own based on what it sounds like to me - kind of a head boppin', B grade, 4AD, Spoony and power-poppy with an energetic homegrown gritty and oh so soulful Taco Land vibe. Very nice and goes perfect with an ice cold 16 oz Lone Star on a hot and muggy San Antonio Saturday night...

Check out Pokeadot, Smoking Gun and the awesome Don't Leave Me Alone, all available for download right here: The OffBeats!

The Offbeats are just one more reason to be proud of our awesome San Antonio local music scene.

Make It Louder!

Migwell

Hammond Eggs #44 Morning Menu

Tune in this Saturday Morning, August 16th from 7-9am on KSYM 90.1 FM...

Sample Menu:

Wet Wednesday 008: Deep Space

It's Wednesday, August 13th and it's 0n!

My friends, do not be afraid to be abducted and transformed by audio!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com and dig the latest HiFi-WiFi-SciFi-Transistor Radio HMK Mystery Stream - the perfect poolside soundtrack for a lazy summer evening with cocktails ...

You really should be listening to the Irregular Frequency Network...

Migwell

Saty Tuned Y'all!

Migwell

Wet Wednesday 007: Plan To Stay Awake

HMK Mystery Stream: Irregular Frequency: Plan To Stay Awake

Cheers!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

And hey, why not simply launch directly in iTunes: HMK Mystery Streams

Make It Louder,

Migwell

Wild Weekend Power Pop Festival

Sweet!

Wild Weekend Power Pop Festival TICKETS ON SALE! August 29th-30th at Mohawk: 912 Red River St, Austin, TX

Get Tickets!

Friday, August 29th, 2008 Doors: 5:00 PM

10:45 Paul Collins' Beat
9:15 Pointed Sticks
8:15 Nikki Corvette
7:30 Ugly Beats
6:50 Black & Whites
6:15 Electric Shadows
5:00 doors

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 Doors: 5:00 PM

10:45 The Boys
9:30 20/20
8:45 Boss Martians
8:05 Tranzmitors
7:25 Cute Lepers
6:45 Gentleman Jesse And His Men
6:15 Baby Shakes
5:00 Doors

Make It Louder!

Migwell

Dufilho on the Colbert Report!

Check it out! It's Deathray Davies, and I Love Math front man (and my bud!) John Dufilho, who also just happens to be the drummer for the amazing Apples In Stereo - and here they are, of all places, performing on Colbert Report in celebration of the release of the Japanese picture disc of the song 'Stephen, Stephen".

Rock on Jonh! I Love Math, featuring John and the amazing Jason Garner along with two cats from The Old 97's are fresh off of their recent first US Tour will be playing with Buttercup down here in San Antonio August 21st at Casbeers.

Can't wait!

Make It Louder,

Migwell

Thanks to eagle-eye Dr. Suavetone!

Wet Wednesday 006: Meanwhile.... Back In The Tiki Room...

HMK Mystery Stream: Irregular Frequency: Meanwhile.... Back In The Tiki Room...

Some material might not be appropriate for the young ones...

Cheers!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

Or Launch directly in iTunes: HMK Mystery Streams

Make It Louder,

Migwell

Hammond Eggs #43

Hey Y'all! If you're up early this Saturday morning, tune in tommorrow morning and dig the latest Hammond Eggs #43!

Every other Saturday morning from 7-9am you can tune in live and chill out with a big cup of fresh java along with me and my buddy Sir Brian Parrish as we share our latest vinyl finds focusing on all things Hammond B3 and the funkier, bluesier side of Jazz.

Only on 90.1, KSYM on your fm dial here in San Antonio!

Make It Louder!

Migwell

Irregular Frequency: LiquiDate

HMK Mystery Stream: Irregular Frequency: LiquiDate

Some material might not be appropriate for the young ones...

Cheers!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

Make It Louder!

Migwell

Wet Wednesday 005: My Beach!

HMK Mystery Stream Delux Editions Present: My Beach! Wet Wednesday 003.

Each and every Wednesday during the Summer of 2008!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

First time to the HMK Mystery Stream AKA iF: Irregular Frequency? Aloha, howdy and welcome! Were' glad that you finally made it - Dive in!!

Stay Tuned Y'all!

Migwell

HMK Mystery Stream Summer Pledge Drive Shirts!

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That's Right.

Get Your Free Official 2008 HMK Mystery Stream Summer Pledge Drive Shirt!

Your Pledge of $20 or more gets you your very own, Limited Edition, XL Mystery Stream T-Shirt and helps keep the HMK Mystery Stream alive!


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Thanks again for supporting the Mystery Stream!

Migwell

Hammond Eggs 42 Breakfast Menu

Hey y'all, tune in tommorrow morning and dig the latest Hammond Eggs #42!

Every other Saturday morning from 7-9am you can tune in live and chill out with a big cup of fresh java along with me and my buddy Sir Brian Parrish as we share our latest vinyl finds focusing on all things Hammond B3 and the funkier, bluesier side of Jazz.

Only on 90.1, KSYM on your fm dial here in San Antonio!

Make It Louder!

Migwell

Sal Mosca: Unsung

If a piano plays in a room and no one hears it, did it really make music?

Legendary jazz pianist, Sal Mosca would say it did. In this intimate look into a master’s life, SAL MOSCA: UNSUNG presents a portrait of man who chose to sacrifice fame and glory for the purity of his art. In doing so, Mosca lived a hermetic life in a dark studio where musical magic was made daily.

Mosca, who studied with cool jazz guru, Lennie Tristano, played and recorded with greats such as Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Max Roach, and Sarah Vaughn. But after the 1950’s he chose a sedentary life in which his art would never be compromised, settling to teach his craft while wowing audiences when he would emerge for infrequent performances.

This is the first and only film of Mosca who died shortly after its completion. Even at age 80 Mosca’s fingers glide effortlessly over the keys, displaying a freedom in music which is rare. Unfettered by big record labels, he achieved an unbridled method of jazz improvisation. His ambition to “get into himself” rather than go after capitalistic gains is startlingly bold in an era where dollars seem the main measure of success.

Sal Mosca was an un-sung genius, and will now be heard.

Welcome to filmanthropy!

Huge thanks to the enterprising folks over at SnagFilms!

Enjoy and dig deep if you're able!

Peace,

HMK

Wet Wednesday 004 Seaweed

HMK Mystery Stream Delux Editions Present: Seaweed, Wet Wednesday 004.

Each and every Wednesday during the Summer of 2008!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

If you're new to the HMK Mystery Stream AKA iF: Irregular Frequency, aloha, howdy and welcome, were' glad that you finally made it - Dive in!!

Stay Tuned Y'all!

Migwell

Ringo's Sgt. Pepper Drum Sells for Over 1 Million

The drum skin used on the cover of The Beatles' Sgt Pepper album has sold for £541,250 ($1.07m) at auction in London - almost four times the estimate.

John Lennon's lyrics for Give Peace a Chance sold for £421,250 ($833,000) at Christie's rock memorabilia sale. The lyrics were handed to comedy writer Gail Renard at Lennon and Yoko Ono's Montreal "bed-in" in 1969. The entire collection, which included photos never seen in public before, fetched more than £1.5m ($2.97m)

A pair of tinted prescription sunglasses belonging to Lennon, which the singer wore for the cover of the single Mind Games, raised £39,650 ($78,400).

Some of the other items which were to due to be sold at the auction:

Recordings of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing at the Woburn Music Festival in July 1968 went for £48,050 ($95,000), a Marshall amplifier used by Hendrix in concert fetched £25,000 ($49,400) and a pair of his stripy flared trousers made £20,000 ($39,550). A 1967 Gibson guitar, formerly owned by Pete Townshend of the Who, sold for £32,450 ($64,200).

Memorabilia from acts including Ella Fitzgerald to Madonna were also auctioned in the sale.

Stay Tuned Y'all!

Migwell

Thanks to the BBC

Wet Wednesday 003 Totally Bitchin'!

HMK Mystery Stream Delux Editions Present: Totally Bitchin'! Wet Wednesday 003.

Each and every Wednesday during the Summer of 2008!

Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com

If you're new to the HMK Mystery Stream AKA iF: Irregular Frequency, aloha, howdy and welcome, were' glad that you finally made it - Dive in!!

Stay Tuned Y'all!

Migwell