Burning Beatles Records

Another great photo sent in by Ichiban listener James! Waycross, Georgia 1966

Southern Railroad

Goodtimers - Twistin' Train (mp3)
Rufus Thomas - Memphis Train
Claude Shermack - Your Gravy Train
Tarheel Slim - Number 9 Train
Betty McQuade - Blue Train
Mystery Artist - Choo Choo Train

Thanks to Ichiban listener James for the photo taken in Greenwood, South Carolina in 1969.

Backwoods With John Funke

Meet and greet our latest blogger, Mr. John Funke! He's weird in a good way. Just dig this youtube video Co-Produced by Jess Schumann and David Taber; A short slice of life about one of the greatest radio shows ever. And be sure to check out his Ichiban guest DJ set right over there on the right side of this page, under You Be The DJ. You can and should catch his act every Saturday morning on WMBR in Cambridge, Mass. It's a little show called Backwoods. Hmmm? Eternal gratitude to Benjamin Walker for sending me the link.

Live From The Lakeside Lounge

Thanks to everyone who came out in the rain and snow to help us celebrate the launch of the Ichiban webstream!! Special thanks to Doron, Rex, Dave the Spazz, Gaylord Fields and Terre T, The Hound, Bill Bowen, Liz French, Jimmy "Brains" Fountain, Pat "Mo Gorilla" Lozito, Scott Williams and Masayo "Sato" Chalmers. We had special DJ appearances from Jim "The Hound" Marshall as well as Miriam "Bad Seed" Linna, Greg "Keep It Country" Germani and DA the DJ. You can hear the entire archive here.

We also have a Flicker page set up where you can see or add photos and videos! The above snapshot of Rex was taken by Greg G.

Ichiban Live From 1-6 PM!

If you can't make it to the Lakeside Lounge today, tune in to the live broadcast at 91.1 FM or WFMU.ORG and raise a glass high for us. Appearing Live And In Person: Rex from Fool's Paradise. Dave the Spazz from Music To Spazz By. Gaylord Fields. Debbie D from Debbie Does WFMU and Ichiban. Listener Greg G from Georgia. PLUS! Special surprise DJ guests!! Including one or two of my Radio Heroes!!! What are you waiting for?!

Hit It!

The Clothes Make The Man

In case you're still searching for the perfect outfit to wear to the party on Saturday.

Ichiban Launch Party

Saturday, December 5th, 1pm - 6pm
on Fool's Paradise with Rex
Join us as WFMU broadcasts live from the legendary Lakeside Lounge. Featuring Rex from Fool's Paradise, Dave The Spazz, Gaylord Fields, Debbie D, and Listener Greg G. PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS!
All assembled to celebrate the launch of WFMU's brand new Ichiban Rock and Soul Webstream and blog. The premier online destination for fun-lovers and thrill-seekers everywhere. Experience radio live and in the flesh. Win fabulous prizes! See uninhibited women! Enjoy alcoholic beverages! Authentic reproduction Jivaro shrunken heads will be given away to lucky attendees! Be there when broadcast history is made. That's Saturday December 5th from 1PM to 6PM at The Lakeside Lounge (162 Avenue B in Manhattan).

http://tinyurl.com/y8smjff

Pig Out

Pig out on great music and adult beverages at the Lakeside Lounge this Saturday, at the official Ichiban launch party. More details here.

WWIN-AM, Baltimore

This was one of John Waters' favorite stations as a young juvenile delinquent. You can hear Fat Daddy sing on A John Waters Christmas, available at better record shops everywhere, Or, if you subscribe (which I think I'm going to finally break down and do), you can hear a 1966 aircheck here.

Travis Gerner WCOH

Photo by Benny Joseph

The Beach Club pocket schedule, 1967

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From my mother's souvenirs.

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