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Noted Chicago musicians Nicholas Tremulis and Jon Langford are the primary rotating hosts of The Eclectic Company, with local and national luminaries from the worlds of television, theater, and film dropping by to serve as special guest hosts. Guest hosts of The Eclectic Company have included Steve Albini, John Doe, Robyn Hitchcock, David Johannsen, a.k.a. "Buster Poindexter," Beck, Alejandro Escovedo and more, playing their favorite music and sharing some of their best stories.
The Eclectic Company is a truly unique listening experience, with each host playing his or her choice of favorite recordings, selected specifically from their personal collections, and sharing experiences and insights with the audience. The spontaneous, intimate setting of the show gives the audience a rare glimpse into the music scene, as well as the lives of some of their favorite performers. When M. Ward was asked some of his favorite things in Pitchfork, he responded " The first one that comes to mind is Eclectic Company on WXRT in Chicago. Great format, great radio station."
Here is what you heard on The Eclectic Company on Tuesday, April 22, 2008:
- SongArtist
- The Grass It Is BlueGuy Klusevsek
- Dan BlockerGurf Morlix
- JuarezSam baker
- Hello GoodbyeThe Beatles
- The Sleep of the JustRay Wylie Hubbard
- Memphis Women and ChildrenDan Penn
- Rank StrangerStanley Brothers
- It Was Once My LifeVan Morrison
- Tower of Te SongLeonard Cohen
- Down Low BrotherBarbara Carr
- Worried ShoesKathy McCarthy
- BaseballSam Baker and Gurf Morlix Live in The Studio:
- Killing Time in TexasSam Baker and Gurf Morlix Live in The Studio:
- WavesSam Baker and Gurf Morlix Live in The Studio:
- The Last TimeSam Baker and Gurf Morlix Live in The Studio:
- Sabine RiverRay Bonneville
- Big Shiny CarWalt Mullins
- Dig! Lazurus Dig!Nick Cave
- No Woman’s Flesh But Hers Will I TouchJohnny Dowd
This Month's Eclectic Company shows:
Tuesday, March 4th
Nick serves as host for a visit by Beck,offering him a chance to play some of his favorite recordings and tell some good stories.
Tuesday, March 11th
TBD
Tuesday, March 18th
Kelly Hogan is joined by Stephin Merritt, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and founder of the Magnetic Fields, who just concluded a sold-out six show engagement in Chicago at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Tuesday, March 25th
Nick is joined by Wilco multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone, also a member and co-founder of the Autumn Defense (with Wilco bassist John Stirratt).
Tuesday, April 1st
Jon is joined by Robyn Hitchcock and The Venus 3 his most recent touring band, comprised of R.E.M's Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey.
Tuesday, April 8th
Metro's Joe Shanahan, one of Chicago's most repsected and influential tastemakers and club owners, returns as a guest host and is joined by Joy Division and New Order bassist, Peter Hook.
Tuesday, April 15th
Nick is joined by critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter, Jesse Malin.
Tuesday, April 22nd
Jon is joined by Austin-based guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer, Gurf Morlix, who previously worked with Lucinda Willi |
