Independent Stream

MN #21

Gary Holdsteady — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:11:42 GMT

Supporting the Minnesota Music Scene.

SET THE SMITH

Gary Holdsteady — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:03:47 GMT

YEA!! Gary Holdsteady interviews Set The Smith and helps promote his new record, The Smithsonion Album. Pick his records up at CHEAPO FIFTH ELEMENT ELECTRIC FETUS DIGITAL CITY GO GET IT!!!! FOR EVERYTHING MN HIP-HOP RELATED http://www.hiphopclub.biz "It's the culture, it's the movement,it's your place to get hip hop news." Enter UPset:SET THE SMITH is of the first generation to not know life before Hip-Hop music and culture.SET’s older brother Gage and father Charles C. Lockhart II, had a hand in creating that scene in Minneapolis. At the suggestion of Gage, Charles Sr. formed one of city’s’ first Rap Crews - The I.R.M (Immortal Rap Masters) Crew. He put them on his own label, "Chill Records" and did Minnesota’s first full scale Hip-Hop shows in local venues that had never seen such concerts. http://www.myspace.com/setthesmith http://www.myspace.com/handsupllc independentstream.podOmatic.com

SICK MACHINE

Gary Holdsteady — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:26:10 GMT

This musical episode is in tribute to George Carlin. Brought to you by wm3.org and bi-polar industries.com St. Cloud hard-rock group Sick Machine is up and firmly on its feet today with the release of its debut full-length CD "Ready to Burn." Don't let the term "debut" lead you to think inexperienced musicians. The line-up, featuring Dave Woodward, Zeb Gilbert, Mike Lardy and Chad Gross, has been making music together or in other lineups for more than a decade. These guys have perfected drive, angst and the power chord. "Ready to Burn" is what you would get if you put Sick of It All, Nirvana and Queens of the Stone Age in a caldron and scorched it. Among the 13 tracks on this disc, I don't hear a big rising single, but I do hear a lot of great stuff. "Ready to Burn" likely will fly under the radar of mainstream rock but has the potential to remain high enough to make a respectable dent on the hard-rock music scene. Songs such as "Endless Dreams" and "Lungs" throw down addictive driving riffs, while "Black Out Sunday," "Intervention" and "Army of Ants" show Sick Machine's purely aggressive side. Don't expect to see a lot of flashy leads or squealing jams from these guys — that would be too pretty. This is music drenched in rock fit for finding someone to shove. Visit www.myspace.com/thesickmachine to hear more. "Supporting Minnesota Music" THIS IS THE INDEPENDENT STREAM independentstream.podOmatic.com

VAMPIRE HANDS

Gary Holdsteady — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:12:54 GMT

We interview the ever so popular Minnesota non-gothic Vampire Hands. Vampire Hands new album is now out! They are currently on tour across the US. Check em out! http://www.myspace.com/vampirehands http://freedom-from.com/artist.php?id=137 Thanks for the listen independentstream.podOmatic.com

The Early Effect

Gary Holdsteady — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:08:06 GMT

We Interview The Early Effect from City Scene 08. This music conveys the warmth and hardness needed to carve a living out of the North. Out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, comes THE EARLY EFFECT, a four-piece group writing and performing what they call "Northern Progressive Music. GIVE THEM A LISTEN HERE http://www.myspace.com/theearlyeffect Thanks for the listen. http://www.independentstream.podOmatic.com

ESTATE

Gary Holdsteady — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:21:40 GMT

The Independent Stream Interviews ESTATE from City Scene 08. Here is a new mix Estate just dropped in this podcast. You have the option to suscribe and download this 60 jam for free. http://estate.podbean.com/ ALSO CHECK THESE SITES FOR ESTATE MATERIAL.... http://virb.com/estate http://www.myspace.com/thedotcommunists (aka: estate's myspace) Thanks for listening. independentstream.podOmatic.com

TRIPLE SHOTS 2008

Gary Holdsteady — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:59:26 GMT

Collection of Triple Shots featuring bands in the Minnesota Music Scene. ---------------------------------------------------- BANDS THE UGLY FAT KIDS LEFT HAND PATH/NEW EFFINGTON SIX SIX CRUSH NIXON MOUNTING SANTA BABY GUTS independentstream.podOmatic.com

John Swardson

Gary Holdsteady — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:53:46 GMT

Another interview recorded from City Scene 08 with John Swardson. John has a chillin sense of humor. His music reminds me of the time I was a single/pissed dude while listening to Tom Waits and trying to find some sort of meaning in this messed up world. It was a very short interview but we hope to get John into Westwood Gardens Studios for a future recorded show. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SONG PLAYED BY JOHN SWARDSON The Scarecrow -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Ablaze is available on itunes and can also be purchased online at:http://cdbaby.com/cd/swardson Ablaze is a collection of shadow and light and dedicated to John's late father. http://www.myspace.com/johnswardson independentstream.podOmatic.com Thanks for listening

THE GLAD VERSION

Gary Holdsteady — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:28:51 GMT

Gary Holdsteady interviews The Glad Version from City Scene 2008. Their New record, Make Islands is out now on itunes. http://www.thegladversion.com Listen up Jeff Knoller from Skittish. We talk about ghosts. independentstream.podOmatic.com

DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN

Gary Holdsteady — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:28:00 GMT

Trippy mind blowing music from Minnesota band Daughters of the Sun. We play Whale's Blood from their latest, "visions of the ocean head. OUT NOW!!!" All of the packaging for this CD is hand made. Hand screenprinted, hand cut, hand glued, and hand assembled. Printed on recycled material. It is in the style of a gatefold with info and pic inside. It comes in a 5 mil mylar envelope to keep it all tidy as well as protect the artwork. Everyone one of these is unique. Available through: TREEHOUSE RECORDS & ELECTRIC FETUS Also Mailorder through us via Paypal. Just send us a message about wanting a CD. $11ppd domestic US. $12ppd International. http://www.myspace.com/daughtersofthesun independentstream.podOmatic.com Thanks to Ben and Tim at Street Fusion for making the City Scene 08 interviews possible.

Kinetic Music

Gary Holdsteady — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:17:11 GMT

We talk to A+R rep Serena Laws from Kinetic Music about promotions. All Local Minnesota Musicians listen up!! Serena gives a bunch of tips on -Choosing the right label -Promotions -Marketing -Being true to your art - Gorilla warfare!!!! Kinetic Music "The potential of music set in motion." Recorded from City Scene 08 Music by THE CRUSH serena@kineticmusic.net http://www.myspace.com/kineticmusiclive http://www.kineticmusic.net Thanks to Serena for expressing her passion and knowledge involving the music industry independentstream.podOmatic.com

WM3 PROMO

Gary Holdsteady — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:45:56 GMT

ATTN: PODCASTERS AND MUSICIANS SPREAD THE AUDIO WORD!!!

THE SLATS

Gary Holdsteady — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:51:57 GMT

This Interview was recorded from City Scene 08 featuring The Slats. Listen in as we chat with The Slats about local record stores, bands that start with THE. And why do they believe in Timothy McVeigh??? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A REVIEW The music of The Slats make you wish this type of music was on the latest guitar hero game. A retro rocking sound that cranks well in your car as you drive around for no reason at all. It's only a matter of time until the hounds come out to the trail hearing The Slats amps roaring a well adjusted tune. "Call my Telephone" is played from their latest, "Boom Patrol" Purchase their album, Boom Patrol here http://music.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?r=1&ean=616892827122 http://www.theslats.com http://www.myspace.com/theslats 66 Hour Comment Line 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

Fort Wilson Riot

Gary Holdsteady — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:44:16 GMT

From City Scene 08, we chat up rock opera's own Fort Wilson Riot. "Idigaragua In Stores Now!" MUSIC PLAYED FROM "Idigaragua." -A Gathering Noise -An imagined Civil State Go to Cheapo Records and pick it up immediately!!! http://www.cheapodiscs.com/mn.htm The sound that is Fort Wilson Riot is amazing. If you like music that reflects a story, then tune into that stream. Fort Wilson Riot schools us on their rock opera album. http://www.fortwilsonriot.com http://www.myspace.com/24340438 COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

WEST MEMPHIS THREE

Gary Holdsteady — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:54:39 GMT

Free the West Memphis Three!!! Learn about the case at www.wm3.org. We discuss the West Memphis Three case with Mike from the Quincy Punx and Billy from Dillinger Four. Here we support the West Memphis Three and raise awareness about this case. *FILMS ABOUT THE WEST MEMPHIS THREE Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117293/ Paradise Lost 2: Revelations http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0239894/ **BOOKS Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three by Mara Leveritt Almost Home: My Life Stories vol.1 by Damien Echols Last Pentacle Of The Sun: Writings In Support Of The West Memphis Three by Brett Alexander Savory (Editor), M.W. Anderson (Editor), Clive Barker (Illustrator) ***WM3SUPPORT GROUP http://www.wm3.org Free the West Memphis Three Support Fund 1626 N. Wilcox Ave. PMB #423 Los Angeles, CA 90028 supporters@wm3.org Damien Echols Defense Fund P.O. Box 1216 Little Rock, AR 72203 LDavis11@hotmail.com Write to Damien at: Damien Echols #SK931 Varner Unit PO Box 400 Grady Arkansas 71644 Please remember his prisoner ID number (#SK931) must be included in the address. The prison mail rules are here, and we strongly suggest everyone take the time to read them. Write to Jason at: Jason Baldwin #103335 2501 State Farm Rd Tucker, AR 72168 Please remember his prisoner ID number (#103335) must be included in the address. The prison mail rules are here, and we strongly suggest everyone take the time to read them. Write to Jessie at: Jessie Misskelley, Jr. #103072 P.O. Box 600 Grady, AR 71644-0600 Please remember his prisoner ID number (#103072) must be included in the address. The prison mail rules are here, and we strongly suggest everyone take the time to read them. We also have an Email Update List. To join, send a completely blank email to WM3-subscribe@topica.com ****MUSIC PROJECT HERE IN MINNESOTA The Quincy Punx, a well respected punk rock band here in Minnesota are allowing other bands to record and cover one of their songs. All proceeds from the sale of this future double record will be donated to the defense fund for the West Memphis Three. Band Inquiries contact Mike mikeqp666@yahoo.com Suggestive contributions are $20 The band must cover a Quncy Punx song for the record. ---------------------------- Recorded from The Triple Rock Social Club. ---------------------------- -New Evidence -Change of Minds -Sloppy Investigations -Donate to the Defense Fund -MUSIC PLAYED- THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES A BLANK THEORY RISE ABOVE HILLBILLY VOODOO DOLLS PROGRAMMING IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Triple Rock Social Club http://www.triplerocksocialclub.com Rift Magazine http://www.riftmagazine.com Rockwatch.org http://www.rockwatch.org Garagerock101 http://www.garagerock101.net COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 "Call in and give us your thoughts about the WM3" Blog into the site here for discussion independentstream.podOmatic.com

TRAP CITY MUZIK GROUP

Gary Holdsteady — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:07:41 GMT

Gary Holdsteady interviews three artists from TRAP CITY MUZIK GROUP. Proving to ya'll that the Minnesota Hip-Hop scene is alive and well here in Minnesowta. Yes Sir!! We play six tracks and break you fiends into the good shit. Recorded at WestWood Gardens Studios. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- BRIEF AUDIO DESCRIPTION - What the label means to the group. - Taking shit seriously - We reveal real names of people in the entertainment industry - All three artists free style their lyrics into the mic - Listen in as Gary Holdsteady tries to rap as well - Props to everyone involved in the game ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE TRAP CITY MUZIK GROUP AFTER HAVING THINGS SLOW DOWN WITH THEIR PREVIOUS COMPANY, T-BABY & INFY SOUGHT OUT TO FIND OTHER OUTLETS FOR THEIR MUSIC. RIPZ THE HULIGAN ON THE OTHER HAND WAS NOT SIGNED WITH A COMPANY. RIPZ AND T-BABY ARE COUSINS AND GO BACK A LONG WAY WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC. SPINNING RECORDS AS CHILDREN ON RIPZ'S 45 RECORD PLAYER, HE AND T-BABY WOULD STAY UP FOR HOURS LISTENING TO ALL TYPES OF MUSIC. FROM HIP HOP TO ROCK, SOUL/ R&B TO POP, EVEN BLUES AND JAZZ. FAST FORWARD TO 2007. AFTER BEING APART FOR CLOSE TO 10 YEARS, T-BABY AND RIPZ BUMPED INTO EACHOTHER AT A LOCAL MINNEAPOLIS OPEN MIC AT DUKE'S NIGHT CLUB. EVER SINCE THAT DAY IN APRIL '07, THE TWO HAVE BRAIN STORMED A PLOT TO TRANSFORM MINNESOTA INTO A HIP HOP HAVEN FOR THE INDUSTRY. WITH INFY COMING IN AS THE PRESIDENT, CO-CEO'S RIPZ THE HULIGAN AND T-BABY HAVE FORMULATED WHAT IS NOW CALLED TRAP CITY MUZIK GROUP LLC. WITH MIXTAPES SUCH AS 'STILL BIRTH', 'FEATURE PRESANTATION: I 4GOT MUSIC', AND 'OPPERATION INDUSTRY TAKEOVER' THIS TRIO OF THE MINDS PLAN TO TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM! ALONG WITH T-BABY, INFY, AND RIPZ THE HULIGAN, THE LABLE HAS A HOST OF OTHER HARD HITTING ARTISTS THAT ARE JUST AS DANGEROUS AS THE BIGGER NAMES IN THE GAME. T-BABY, BORN AND RAISED IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN, HAS A BLEND OF SOUTHERN HEART AND A MID WEST FLOW. WITH QUOTES LIKE "I HAVE A NEVER DIE ATTITUDE WITH A 100% GRIND", SHOWS THAT T-BABY WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO GET THE JOB DONE. SONGS LIKE 'I'M FRESH', 'CANDY APPLE CHEVY', AND 'PAPER STAY STR8' GIVES T-BABY A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD OF HIM. T-BABY IS ALSO THE R&B GURU THAT BRINGS A STREET SWAG TO SONGS LIKE 'I CANT GET U OUTTA MY MIND', 'I NEVER KNEW', AND 'WHAT'S THE POINT'. RIPZ THE HULIGAN, BORN AND RAISED IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN AS WELL, HAS A BLEND BETWEEN WEST COAST THREAT AND EAST COAST TOUGHNESS. QUOTES LIKE "I'M A GROWN MAN STILL LIVIN' LIKE I'M YOUNG, WITH THE MIND OF A OLD MAN FULL OF WISDOM" EQUALS TO HIS WORLD WIDE HIP HOP EDUCATION. SONGS SUCH AS 'MY ADIDAS', 'THE GAME'S CHANGED', AND 'THE MOST IMPECCABLE' HE IS A WELL ROUNDED ARTIST THAT BRINGS OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP TO THE STREETS. YOUNG INFY, BORN AND RAISED IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN ALSO, HAS A STRONG EAST COAST HEAVY WEIGHT FLOW. WITH WORDS OF INSIPRATION SUCH AS "STAND TALL" INFY IS ON HIS WAY TO DOING THAT. WITH WORD PLAY ON SONGS LIKE 'OFFICIALLY THE NICEST', 'WARTIME', AND 'CRY OUT' SHOWS HIS PERFECTIONIST ABILITY. WITH T-BABY, RIPZ AND INFY BEING THE FOREFRONT OF THE LABLEL, THE YOUNG GUN'S AND THE FIRST LADY OF THE CREW AREN'T FAR BEHIND. WITH LIL D'S SLOW LAID BACK MID WEST FLOW AND TECK'S SOUTHREN DRAWL, THE TWO FORM A DEADLY COMBINATION AND A FORCE TO BE WRECKON WITH. MS. KE, THE FIRST LADY, IS FAR FROM PRETTY IN PINK. WITH THE HEART OF A LION AND THE SLYNESS OF A FOX, MS. KE BRINGS IT EVERYTIME SHE COMES TO THE MIC. TRAP CITY MUZIK GROUP LLC HAS A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF THEM, ALTHOUGH IF YOU LET THEM TELL IT, "OUR BAGS ARE PACKET AND WE'RE READY FOR THE LONG TRIP". WITH THAT BEING SAID, TRAP CITY MUZIK GROUP LLC WILL BE A LABLE THAT GOES DOWN IN HISTORY WITH OTHER WELL KNOWN NAMES THAT HAVE COME OUT OF THE STATE CALLED MINNESNOWTA. http://www.myspace.com/trapcitymuzikgroup ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMMING IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY HIPHOPCLUB.BIZ http://www.hiphopclub.biz ROCKWATCH http://www.rockwatch.org GARAGE ROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.net TRAP CITY MUZIK GROUP http://www.myspace.com/trapcitymusikgroup COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

SARAH PRAY

Gary Holdsteady — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:52:44 GMT

Sarah and Ian Pray come over and play songs live here on the stream. This is one of the many talented artists that we've had the pleasure to hang with right here at WestWood Gardens Studios. Sarah's music defines a break through in music. Great lyrics along with cinematic tunes that makes a story up in your head. Fuck that Doritos chick from the super bowl commercial. Sarah Pray is the Independent artist everyone should give a listen to. I also noticed while hearing her performance live here that her pitch was right on. Great emotion. Thanks to Sarah and Ian Pray for hanging out. ---------------------------------------------------- RECAP OF AUDIO EVENTS -Fact or Bullshit -Gary doesn't know his keyboard -Front row seats to a live Sarah Pray show!!! -Price is wrong on ebay -Four live tracks from Sarah ----------------------------------------------- PROGRAM IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY GARAGEROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.net ROCKWATCH http://www.rockwatch.org 6969 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

STREET FUSION

Gary Holdsteady — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:50:06 GMT

Gary chats it up with Ben from Street Fusion booking and helps promote City Scene 2008. It's the Independent Music Festival of Minnesota Join Gary Holdsteady both nights as he records from the scene and on the scene. We are looking for bands and drunks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CITYSCENE 2008 DETAILS 24 BANDS. 2 STAGES. 2 NIGHTS. STREET FUSION, CITYPAGES and McNALLY SMITH have teamed up to bring you a new type of festival. February 8th & 9th at The Loft in downtown Minneapolis will feature twelve bands per night with non-stop music from 6pm until closing time. TICKET DETAILS TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.CITYSCENE.INDIETICKETS.COM THE FIRST 100 2-DAY PASSES WILL FEATURE A DOWNLOAD BONUS WHERE YOU CAN PICK 1 BAND FROM THE LINEUP AND RECIEVE A DOWNLOAD OF THEIR LIVE SET FROM CITYSCENE 08. 2-Day Passes are $18 and 1-Day Passes are $10. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR 2-Day Passes are $24 and 1-day Passes are $12 --------------------------------------------------------------- THE LINEUP Friday February 9th SEYMORE SAVES THE WORLD RED FOX GREY FOX FORT WILSON RIOT JOHN SWARDSON PAY ATTENTION LITTLE SISTER ESTATE THE EARLY EFFECT TEN TON BRIDGE PAINTED SAINTS Saturday, February 9th DANCE BAND VAMPIRE HANDS THE SLATS A NIGHT IN THE BOX MOON MAAN CHARN THE GLAD VERSION DARK DARK DARK A PAPER CUP BAND DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN TERRY EASON THE 757's ---------------------------------------------- PROGRAMMING IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY GARAGEROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.net ROCKWATCH http://www.rockwatch.org ROUND 13 RECORDS http://www.round13records.net 757 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

MN#20

Gary Holdsteady — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:56:23 GMT

After these messages

UPSET THE LOCKSMITH

Gary Holdsteady — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:58:41 GMT

The Independent Stream Interviews UPSET THE LOCKSMITH here at WestWood GardensStudios. We play two tracks from his upcoming album The Smithsonion which is being released January 2008. This is a first time exclusive here on the stream. ----------------------------------------------------- MESSAGE FROM GARY HOLDSTEADY It was April of 2007 and I was cashing my pay check at a TCF bank. This dude came up to me and wondered if I was interested in purchasing his music. I was expecting a burned album of some sort but this was a real produced album. He introduced himself as "SET THE SMITH" and we talked about music and the hip-hop scene. I told him that getting people as they were leaving the bank was a good selling point and so I purchased his album, NO PAIN. The production was top notch and the lyrics reached out to me as a person. Months later I decided to get him in my studio and learn more about whats to come with hip-hop and Set the Smith. ---------------------------------------- WRITTEN BY SET THE SMITH I grew up in South Mpls. along with my older brother and sister.My older brother Gage gave my father the idea to bring HIP-HOP to Mpls back in 86 when they assembled a rap group to come off of a record label owned by my father.The group was called THE I.R.M. CREW(Imortal rap masters)I was just 7 years old at the time.The group consisted of 3 M.C.'s. Kel C, (who is also a older brother to me)T.L.C.,and Devastatin D..1 beatboxer that now goes by the name Truth Maze and a D.J. that called himself Cuttin Cal..Needless to say that had a major effect on my musical asspirations as a child.I began beatboxing at 7,doing all the Dougie fresh combinations,eatin up many older so called beatboxers at the time,of course learning from Truth Maze,at The same time I began rhyming.I have since released 4 albums of my own beginning with "Final Notice"in 98,"3-1-79 The Legend of Upset"in 2000,"No Pain"in 2002,and "The Example"in 2005.. My music has since changed an awful lot over the years,with time came growth within myself,that growth now reflects in my music.I don't rap or sing about b*ches,hoes,cars,clothes,or senseless violence.Though in some of my earlier projects I would have to admit that I did here and there,but you would have to understand that I really WAS living that life.Now I'm grown with a son of my own(whom I love dearly)and I now realize the power of influence music has on our youth as well as grown ups who act like children..Don't get me wrong I like nice things as well,cars,clothes,ect.,but i also realize that life is about SO MUCH MORE!!My goal nowadays is to make music to live by,not only when you wanna go out and kick it,but also for when you wanna relax and reflect.Understanding that we all go through unhappy times.What defines us as people is how we apply what we've learned from those situations that caused us to be unhappy in the first place....O.K.,,enough of that bullsh*t!!Turn my joints up and enjoy!!Once again I truely appreciate your support!!Your like crutches to a brotha with 2 broken legs.lol..Thank you. SET THE SMITH. "; ----------------------------------- RECAP OF AUDIO EVENTS -Listen in as Gary makes a mix and tests the locksmith in a freestyle. -Behind a history of inspiration -Bitches, cars clothes and ho ho ho's -Innovation of Set the Smith -Quick Answers -Where to find the good shit ---------------------------------------------------- TRACKS PLAYED BY UPSET THE LOCKSMITH "SET THE SMITH" from NO PAIN "MY STRUGGLE" from The Smithsonion "TELL EM" from The Smithsonion ---------------------------------------- PROGRAMMING IS BROUGH TO YOU BY HANDS UP LLC http://www.myspace.com/handsupllc HIP-HOP CLUB.BIZ http://www.hiphopclub.biz GARAGE ROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.net 69 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

SKITTISH

Gary Holdsteady — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:39:42 GMT

Jeff Noller from the band Skittish stops by to chat with Gary Holdsteady. Listen in as Jeff does a live performance recording from WestWood Gardens Studios. The band Skittish was my first ever full band interview. The last one was recorded in a coffee shop with loudness from humans and coffee grinders. This time around, we made sure to get it done right this time. -------------------------------------------------------- AUDIO EVENTS -Gary Calling Jeff drunk at 7 AM -Influenced by the Minnesota Winter -Ghosts and the paranormal -Audio from the first interview -We play some EVP's -Why be pissed off all the time? -Fact or Bullshit (Paranormal Edition) -Jeff thinks Abraham Lincoln was Gay -Uncle Hal O Scopes -Firewall brand condoms -The new double disk coming fall 2008 ------------------------------------------------- SONGS THAT ARE ALL THINGS SKITTISH Love songs and Lullabies- Unreleased Hubris and Humility- from my parents basement Ugly on the Inside- Tradegy of the Commons White Noise(Live from the Turf Club) Unreleased ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT BEING SKITTISH AND SUCH Much like the suburbs from whence it sprang, Skittish is a bleeding, sweating, writhing ball of human nature, bursting at the seems, but ultimately suppressed and packaged in neatly crafted boxes. Songs and suburbs have seedy underbellies to spare. Skittish masks every bruise and blackened eye with handclaps and harmonies; every well trimmed lawn and uber-catchy melody are woven together by subversive humor and an undercurrent of anarchy. Yes, this is quite ambitious, but anything less wouldn’t matter. And to matter, in this prepackaged world, is an admirable ambition indeed. The 2004 brainchild of recent college graduate Jeff Noller, Skittish breached-birthed its way into the world through a meltdown of other main-stream rock projects. Noller had played in many soulless pop-rock bands during college, but the always vibrant Minneapolis music scene seemed poised for a change of sound. Wanting to do something different, Noller quit his other bands and retreated to his suburban-Minnesota parents’ basement with Protools on a Mac, and some second-hand instruments to record ‘…from my parents basement.’ This collection of quirky songs, and his passionate live shows, gained the one-man-band local notoriety. ---------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMMING IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SKITTISH http://www.iamskittish.com Garage Rock 101 http://www.garagerock101.net ROCK WATCH http://www.rockwatch.org THE PISSED OF WORLD OF UNCLE HAL http://www.powunclehal.com CAPTAIN MORGAN http://www.captainmorgan.com FIREWALL BRAND CONDOMS http://www.tubgirl.com COMMENT LINE "I probably won't play you unless you're wasted" 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com "King Medicine, when is it perfect? Where is it leading you?"-Jets to Brazil

MOMMY S3Z NO

Gary Holdsteady — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:27:49 GMT

An exclusive interview with twin cities punk rock band MOMMY S3Z NO. ----------------------------------- This is the Independent Stream coming back at ya supporting the Minnesota Music Scene and having a chat with great talent around our cold ass snowy state. We drink too much here. ----------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE BAND MOMMY S3Z NO formed within last year here in the Twin Cities. The music itself comes from a man that uses his art like a drug. With songs about fucking a dead chick and Jello Nightmare ex-wives, MOMMY S3Z NO brings out the Ghoul in all of us. They already have an eleven song record that brings rock and roll therapy to anyone who's willing to listen. Listen in as we chat about different directions of the music industry, play a first time ever live song recorded here at WestWood Gardens Studios and find out why it's not good idea to masterbate. We are also joined by Courtney Conk of WWW.CCPHOTOARTS.COM -------------------------------------------- RECAP OF AUDIO EVENTS -ROCK AND ROLL IS MY DRUG -PROMOTION -TROMA FILMS -FACT OR BULLSHIT -YOUR MAINSTREAM SUCKS -PARANORMAL STORIES -LIVE ACOUSTIC RECORDING OF "LOOSE CHANGE" -------------------------------------------------- SONGS PLAYED BY MOMMY S3Z NO NOW I LUV YA LOOSE CHANGE (LIVE ACOUSTIC) BE MY GHOUL PURCHASE THE RECORD HERE THROUGH PAYPAL http://www.myspace.com/mommysezno ----------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMMING IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY CC PHOTO ARTS http://www.ccphotoarts.com CAPITAL GUITARS http://www.capitalguitars.com TWO GIRLS ONE CUP http://www.2girls1cup.com ROUND 13 RECORDS http://www.round13records.net ROCKWATCH http://www.rockwatch.org GARAGE ROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.net 666 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 "BUY THE TICKET,TAKE THE RIDE"-hst independenstream.podOmatic.com

TONNAGE

Gary Holdsteady — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:09:36 GMT

The Independent Stream interviews Round 13 Records own Tonnage. The First interview coming to you from West Wood Garden Studios on Gary Holdsteady's 28th Birthday, Join us as we get into the world of Round 13 Records and Tonnage. -------------------------------------------------------- RECAP OF AUDIO EVENTS -From the Ville shitting on the scene -Nebraska -Round 13 Records -Generation of candy asses -Who was arrested? -Why women have all the power -We got fucking Dave to talk about sasquatch -Fact or Bullshit -Carl Panzram --------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC PLAYED "DISSENT" BY TONNAGE "CORVALLIS"(LIVE) BY TONNAGE "AMERICAN HOOPER" BY BLOODCOW "THIS STOPS AT THE RIVER" BY UNSANE "CAMPISI" BY TONNAGE ---------------------------------------------------------- PURCHASE "THE SWELL" BY TONNAGE OR THE ROUND 13 COMPILATION HERE http://www.round13records,net http://www.cdbaby.com itunes music store Tonnage is................... J.Bartell-guitar and vocals Dave Ott-clunky bass Geoff Metal-Drums ----------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMMING FOR THE STREAM IS BROUGH TO YOU BY ROUND 13 RECORDS http://www.round13records.net TONNAGE http://www.tonnage.net ROCKWATCH http://www.rockwatch.org GARAGEROCK10 http://www.garagerock101.net CARL PANZRAM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Panzram 666 HOUR COMMENT LINE-LEAV BIRTHDAY THREATS 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

MN#19

Gary Holdsteady — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:08:41 GMT

New Minnesota Music recorded from WestWood Gardens Studios!!! We're all moved in a ready to rock and melt your faces off with the Minnesota Music Scene. -------------------------------------------------------------------- RECAP OF AUDIO EVENTS -The American Dream -Ode to theTriple Rock -In a perfect world.... -New Smilin Liar track -Listener Jamie Cooper sends in a song about boobs -Radio Active Cock Ring -From the Ville are a bunch of podcast whores -Sarah from the band Avenpitch chats with us in front of the Turf Club as we discuss threesomes and finding the right girl to bang. --------------------------------------------------------------- LESS TALK AND MORE ROCK FEATURING MUSIC BY -MOUNTING SANTA -CAL HOPKINS AMISH ARMADA -THE DUNWICH WHORES -THE SKULLCRANES(LIVE) -------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMMING IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY GARAGE ROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.com ROUND 13 RECORDS http://www.round1records.net THE PISSED OFF WORLD OF UNCLE HAL http://www.powunclehal.com ROCKWATCH http://www.rockwatch.org 444 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 BANDS CAN SUBMIT THEIR MUSIC TO GARYHOLDSTEADY@HOTMAIL.COM independentstream.podomatic.com

MN#18

Gary Holdsteady — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:28:59 GMT

The biggest episode to date supporting the Minnesota Music Scene!!! This episode is brought to you by Rockwatch.org. Go to that site for everything that's a rocking here in Minnesota. This week I'm cutting all the bullshit and putting focus on playing as many bands as possible and supporting this kick ass scene. Thanks to all the bands for sending in their audio. ---------------------------------------- RECAP OF AUDIO EVENTS -News update about guitar hero 3 and the dead Tourettes guy -Gary Holdsteady performs a song on the piano and cello -Holdsteady Humor featuring favorite comedian Bill Hicks -We chat with MT Letsinger from the band Xerus about future projects and being on the scene when the 35W bridge collapsed here in Minneapolis. ----------------------------------------- LESS TALK AND MORE ROCK WITH MUSIC BY NOMIA(Live from the Triple Rock Social Club) LFTR PLLR THE PIMPS RIPSNORTER THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES BEAUTY OF DECAY ------------------------------------------------ BE OUR HERO Anyone who puts the Independent Stream media player on their myspace site will be our hero. Thanks to Special K and Jamie Cooper for supporting the stream. myspace.com/gary_holdsteady ------------------------------------ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR KEEPING US INSPIRED ROCKWATCH http://www.rockwatch.org GARAGEROCK 101 http://www.rockwatch101.com INDIE BIBLE http://www.indiebible.com ROUND 13 RECORDS http://www.round13records.net ROAD TRIP TO OBLIVION http://www.jasonoblivion.com XERUS http://www.xeruslives.com 780 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com Leave a comment you swine!!!

Wisc.Dells

Gary Holdsteady — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:21:21 GMT

Coming to you from Wisconsin Dells on August 3rd, 4th and 5th. A special traveling episode featuring Gary Holdsteady's parents and his chewtoy, Ilona. Gary's Dad reviews Tom Waters latest book, "if they can't take a joke." New music from Round 13 Records.net. Buy the new compilation with all these great artists from Round 13 and don't forget about the new album, "The Swell" by Tonnage!!!! ------------------------------------------ RECAP OF AUDIO EVENTS -Gary laughs from a mushroom intake -Dad packs his fudge -To the boats, to the boats, to the boats!!! -Dad was looking for hookers -Gary and Ilona have some beers and talk about their trip,monkeys,cell phones, house on the rock, Tom Robbins, pubic hairs in the hotub and a shout out to the Satyrcast. -Book review ---------------------------------------- MUSIC PLAYED New music by Tonnage and the Skullcranes A live track from 20 Dollar Love from the Round 13 compilation. Also The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Hum, Deftones and The Hawaii Show. --------------------------------------------- BOOK REVIEW BY GARY'S DAD "If they can't take a joke" by humor writer Tom Waters http://www.tomfoolery4.wordpress.com A great read that relates so please purchase his books. ----------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS GARAGE ROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.com ROUND 13 RECORDS http://www.round13records.net TOM WATERS http://www.tomfoolery4.wordpress.com PODCAST MAFIA http://www.podcastmafia.net 444 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

MN #17

Gary Holdsteady — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:47:00 GMT

Dedicated to all the great artists and musicians from the Minnesota area. This is the Independent Stream, supporting the Minnesota music scene!! For all information that's rockin in Minnesota and concert schedules, go to ROCKWATCH.ORG!!!!!! http://www.rockwatch.org ------------------------------------------- RECAP OF AUDIO EVENTS -Double shot of Headcharge -Jeff and J. from Tonnage announce their new album, "the swell." Coming to this planet on July 28th. -We are now on Ksex.com -New guitar hero game!! -Goverment Fun Facts -Uncle Hal and Iraq War Statistics -Holdsteady Humor with Fish Pudding!! New album next week!! -Rex Titter from 20 Dollar Love puts saliva on Gary's finger -Camping and insecure gentleman of this world. You are all date rapists!! ----------------------------------------- LESS TALK AND MORE ROCK WITH MUSIC BY THE SURFACTANTS(IRON MAIDEN COVER) KWANG SAVING ONE ICED INK LFTR PLLR 20 DOLLAR LOVE ----------------------------------------------------- BE A HERO OF THE INDEPENDENT STREAM We have a great following of people supporting the stream and helping in getting the word out on myspace. If you'd like to be a hero of the Independent Stream, put our media player on your myspace page. Just click on the, GET YOUR OWN PLAYER button on our myspace page. Copy and paste the code and you're set. Give us a heads up and you'll be mentioned and made love to by audio. http://www.myspace.com/gary_holdsteady ---------------------------------------------- SPONSORS GARAGE ROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.com PODCAST MAFIA http://www.podcastmafia.net ROCKWATCH http://www.rockwatch.org ROUND 13 RECORDS http://www.round13records.net THE PISSED OFF WORLD OF UNCLE HAL http://www.powunclehal.com AUTHOR TOM WATERS http://www.tomfoolery4.wordpress.com KSEX RADIO http://www.ksex.com 69 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

Tom Waters

Gary Holdsteady — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:21:53 GMT

The Independent Stream interviews author and writer Tom Waters. You can find and purchase his book here. http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail~bookid~44407.aspx Gary Holdsteady interviews an author for the first time. We're promoting Tom Waters fourth book, If They Can't Take A Joke: Confrontational Humor For The Casual Bibliophile Featuring music by Minnesota bands Saving One and Everest. ------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE BOOK Critically lauded Buffalo humor writer Tom Waters sharpens his craft with essays to razor precision in his fourth published collection of wickedly subversive and laugh out loud rants, essays, and celebrity interviews. The author reloads his calculated wit on topics like babies, pornography, restaurants, relationships, driving, wrestling, coffee addiction, weight gain, psychotherapy, writers portrayed in film, the eroding laziness of our culture, drive-thrus, cooking, republicans, and the agony of shopping for clothes with women. The collection also reprints some of Tom’s most popular celebrity interviews with author Bret Easton Ellis, comic legends Mike Carey and Brian Azzarello and cult film director Lloyd Kaufman. Waters has enjoyed a rabid cult following among his fans and continues to shock, amuse, and offend with his no-nonsense brand of confrontational rants. Compared as a cross between Andy Rooney, Dennis Miller and Denis Leary, his angst-fueled nonfiction endures as a legacy to the Y generation, an amusing threat to baby boomers, and an inspiration to angry young men the world over. His books and articles have appeared in over four countries and have thus far sold thousands of copies. He’s performed his work on the radio, on stage, and in print for almost twenty years, garnering an award for humor from Columbia University and finding publication in The Buffalo News, ArtVoice, Night Life Magazine, Acid Logic, Film Fax, Too Much Coffee Man Magazine, and The Circle, among others. His last collection, First Person, Last Straw, was described as ’a jolting read’ (Anthony Violanti, Buffalo News) and 'a book that gives as much as it takes from you’ (Brian Bogucki, ArtVoice). ----------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE WRITER Tom Waters (31) lives, writes and mutters to himself in Buffalo, New York, where he has lived all of his life. In addition to the book you’re holding in your hand right now, he’s written three other books Born Pissed, Zany Hijinx, and First Person, Last Straw. He wants you to buy them all and re-read them aloud to your friends during slumber parties. He’s currently putting the finishing touches on his fifth book (Slapstick & Superego), starting on his sixth book, writing a weekly column for Night Life magazine (Big Words I Know By Heart), and spending entirely too much time updating his web site, ’Big Words I Know By Heart’ at www.tomfoolery4.wordpress.com. His articles, essays, rants and interviews have appeared in over four countries in print and online in publications such as ArtVoice, Night Life, The Buffalo News, Acid Logic, Too Much Coffee Man, Filmfax magazine, The Circle and The Beast. He’s been writing since the age of 13, and will most likely die with a notebook clutched in his tobacco stained fingers. ----------------------------------------------------- INTERVIEW TOPICS WITH TOM WATERS -Registering to vote -Writing one essay, one poem or one review at a time -Knowing when your book is finished -Favortie things about writing -Publishing -Book store appearances -What Tom is doing now -Getting arrested -Pissed off --------------------------------------------------------- COMEDY BITS -Uncle Hal-o-Scopes for the month of June -Goverment Fun Facts -The band Saving One's Salmonella Chicken Commercial ------------------------------------------------- MINNESOTA MUSIC SAVING ONE http://www.myspace.com/savingone EVEREST http://www.myspace.com/everestband --------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS TOM WATERS http://www.tomfoolery4.wordpress.com GARAGE ROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.com PODCAST MAFIA http://www.podcastmafia.net THE PISSED OFF WORLD OF UNCLE HAL http://www.powunclehal.com Part 2 of the Tom Waters interview is coming up next so email or call in a question for Tom to answer. garyholdsteady@hotmail.com 25 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 indepedentstream.podOmatic.com Tom Waters Email bigwordsmailbag@yahoo.com

MN #16

Gary Holdsteady — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:03:14 GMT

One hour of kick ass tunes dedicated to the Minnesota Music Scene. If you happen to be hip with independent music then you'll enjoy this mix more than your crappy cell phone. This is the Independent Stream, supporting the Minnesota Music Scene. ------------------------------------------------------ RECAP OF AUDIO EVENTS -Hangover Wine -Props to Round 13 and Class of '86 -True meaning behind 420 -Last Shot Hotline -Bi-Polar Industries -What Axl Rose is now doing -Gary's niece Morgan guest voices and introduces the band, The Hopefuls -Request a band for the next show -All the ex-girlfriends were narcissistic nappy headed whores ---------------------------------------------- LESS TALK AND MORE ROCK BROUGHT TO YOU BY GUILT RIDDEN POP Super Hopper Maps of Norway Molly Cuddle Standbye ------------------------------------------------- BE A HERO OF THE INDEPENDENT STREAM Put our player on your myspace page and be a hero of the Independent Stream. Go to this.....http://www.myspace.com/gary_holdsteady Click on the "get your own player" button. Copy and paste the link into your page. Every show will be automatically updated. Email garyholdsteady@hotmail.com And I will say your name or anything else you want. I'm your bitch at that point. ------------------------------------ SPONSORS GARAGE ROCK 101 http://www.garagerock101.com PODCAST MAFIA http://www.podcastmafia.net ROUND 13 RECORDS http://www.round13records.net GUILT RIDDEN POP http://www.guiltriddenpop.com TOM WATERS http://www.tomfoolery4.wordpress.com BI POLAR INDUSTRIES http://www.bipolarindustries.com SACRE BLEU WINES http://www.sacrebleuwine.com 27 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

THE ICY SHORES

Gary Holdsteady — Sat, 12 May 2007 09:40:03 GMT

Interview outside the Varsity Theatre with The Icy Shores. Recorded on 5/10/07 before the Catlick Records Showcase. The sounds of the interview actually make you feel like you're on The Icy Shores of Minneapolis, Minnesota. My recorder sucks balls and I really need to upgrade. Donations??? The Icy Shores are based here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Some people say it's a mixture of influences ranging from the Afghan Whigs to Radiohead to the Foo Fighters. It's dark and poppy and everything in between. Their songs poke moodily at love and relationships with blasts of distortion coupled with sweet harmonies and intertwining guitars. The Icy Shores first long-player is called "What You Get and How You Get It" and was mixed by audio guru Bryan Hanna (the Hang-Ups, Golden Smog). The end result is an album filled with explosive dark-pop anthems that tightly careen over your senses. Listen to the end of the show for some live Icy Shores from the Catlick Records Showcase that very night!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This podcast is dedicated to longtime listener and friend, Rusty Rose who lost her husband, Robert J. Dixon from the war in Iraq. Our hearts and respect go out to all the families and friends that are involved in this shitty war. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Songs played from The Icy Shores first album, "What You Get and How You Get It" Backseat Firelung Dialing for Dollars You can buy their album at the itunes music store or else get the album sent to ya from the catlick records online store. All you have to give is ten one dollar bills. Help support the Minnesota local scene. http://www.catlickrecords.com/merch.php ---------------------------------------------------- WIN THE ICY SHORES ALBUM The first person to put the Independent Stream media player on their myspace page wins a cd from this awesome band. Plus, the cd may smell like my home once you get it!!! Go to the myspace page and click on GET YOUR OWN PLAYER. It will direct you to a link and then you just copy and paste. http://www.myspace.com/gary_holdsteady ----------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS PODCAST MAFIA http://www.podcastmafia.net CATLICK RECORDS http://www.catlickrecords.com THE ICY SHORES http://www.theicyshores.com THE INDEPENDENT STREAM 27 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com

MN #15

Gary Holdsteady — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:59:09 GMT

Yet another long ass episode dedicated to the Minnesota Music Scene. Gary will be in Florida, the most fucked up state from April 1st-9th recording and trying to murder Mickey Mouse. No shows posted for two weeks until you email and bitch about it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -SHORT RECAP- In episode 15 we have an intro from the Puckertime show. The Threat is Real kicks off the musical goodness. Listener Dan sends in some audio. Thanks dude. Holdsteady Humor-Guess the cover song and win crap from the studio. We compare a song by Xerus to the movie, A Clockwork Orange. Women that Rock!!! Voicemails and random moaning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ROAD TRIP TO OBLIVION. Subscribe to this show to hear my stoner voice introduce an independent artist every week. This podcast is insanely funny and has the most vulgar audio on the internet. http://www.oblivion.libsyn.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BE A HERO OF THE STREAM Put the Independent Stream media player on your myspace and be our personal hero. Click on the myspace page link on this site below. http://www.podomatic.com/podcast/embed/independentstream --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LESS TALK AND MORE ROCK WITH MUSIC BY....... THE HAWAII SHOW SCREAMING MECHANICAL BRAIN LIFTER PULLER THE STATE CHAMPS GEORGE BUSH(Sunday Bloody Sunday) UPSET THE LOCKSMITH ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SPONSORS PODCAST MAFIA http://www.podcastmafia.net ROUND13 RECORDS http://www.round13records.net BI-POLAR INDUSTRIES http://www.bipolarindustires.com ROAD TRIP TO OBLIVION http://www.oblivion.libsyn.com ROCKWATCH.ORG http://www.rockwatch.org INDEPENDENT STREAM 24 HOUR COMMENT LINE 206-338-5643 independentstream.podOmatic.com