Wed, Sep 4, 2024 - Brain Activation

Wed, Sep 4, 2024 - Brain Activation

This episode features a lively discussion between the hosts and callers about pivotal musical experiences. One host recalls seeing Fishbone in 1985 as a life-changing event that ignited his passion for music. The other host mentions Louis Armstrong and Paul Simon's Graceland as early influences, along with the band Cheekface. The episode includes calls from listeners, one of whom discovered the band Korean Girls through TikTok, highlighting the unexpected ways people find new music. The hosts also take a request for Bad Manners and the Pixies. Throughout the episode, they encourage listener engagement and support for KPCR, a non-profit community radio station. Setlist: * Pacing - "La Fornita's Tortilla Chips" (This is an unconventional "song" that is actually a spoken-word piece based on the text from a chip bag). * Bad Manners - "Lorraine" * Cheekface - "I Only Say I'm Sorry" (Requested by a caller) * Nina - "99 Luftballoons" (Played for approximately 17 seconds) * Pixies - "Caribou" (By request) * The Knack - "My Sharona"

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 - The Request Line is Open!

A dynamic journey through punk, new wave, and even some folk, largely driven by listener requests! Host Mike Park fields calls from Bay Area listeners, including a "first-time caller" from Pacifica and the returning "Bob Records." Mike plays some unfamiliar tunes, offers real-time commentary, and even shares a few personal anecdotes, all while navigating the unpredictable nature of live radio. The show also pays tribute to the late Greg Kihn. Setlist: * Deep - "Rise Above" * Scowl - "Opening Night" * Grave Secrets - "Bad Blood" * Danger 4 - "Who Didn't Kill Bambi" * The Cars - "Just What I Needed" * Feeble - "Shamall Wows" (Listener Request) * The Smithoaks - "I Want It All" (Listener Request) * Greg Kihn - "The Breakup Song" (Tribute) * Ears For Eyes - "The Ballad of Beau Jeanier" (Listener Request) * The Monkees - "Stepping Stone" * Minor Threat - "Stepping Stone" (Cover) * Untouchables (Southern California Mod Ska band) - "Stepping Stone" (Live Version) * Untouchables (DC Hardcore band) - "Stepping Stone" * The Wonder Years - "The Lonely Vampires Club" (Bay Area band, not the pop-punk band) * Fugazi - "Full Disclosure" * Sticky - "Don't Lick My Leg" * Gel - "XOXO" * Melt Banana - "Flipside" * The Coolies - "Uh-Oh" (Tribute to Kim Shattuck) * Mini's Acceleration - "5000" (from Kiss Your Ass Goodbye album) * The Waitresses - "Square Pegs" (Theme song for Square Pegs) * FYP - "Smelly" * Bad Brains - "Pay to Come" * Naked Raygun - "Amish" * The Ergs - "King" * Crazy & The Brains - "Let Me Go" * The Jam - "In the City" * Dead Bars - "Earplug Girl" * Scared of Chaka - "All My Friends Are Ghosts" * Joyce Manor (feat. Phoebe Bridgers) - "Do You Really Want to Not Get Better?" * Jim Croce - "Time in a Bottle" (Closing Song)

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 - female artists/vocalists

Mike Park hosts "Music, It's Powerful Stuff" every Wednesday from 8 PM to 10 PM Pacific Time on KPCR 92.9 FM in San Jose, California, and globally via kpcr.org [http://kpcr.org]. This episode, airing on Wednesday, August 14th, was his third show, and its theme was female artists/vocalists. Show Highlights: * Personal Touches: Mike shares personal anecdotes, including his emotional reaction to the passing of Kim Shattuck of The Muffs, his newfound love for cats (specifically his cat, Alfie), his generalized anxiety disorder affecting his ability to attend live shows, and details about his family. He also mentions officiating a wedding at the Madonna Inn next year. * Songwriting Credit: Mike reveals that he wrote "Foreign Land" for the band Softball, and they recorded it. Music Played (in order of mention): * The Muffs - "Lucky Guy" * La Tigre - "Decepticon" * The Go-Gos - "Vacation" (live in Japan, 1982, Sun Plaza Hotel in Tokyo) * Pacing - "Bite Me" (new band from San Jose, California) * Cub - "My Chinchilla" (believed to be from Canada, vocalist possibly Lisa Mar) * The Avengers - "We Are The One" (San Francisco band) * The Hot Totties - "Seattle" (from Oakland, California) * Taco Cat - "Crimson Wave" (Mike's "new favorite band") * Kitty Cat Fan Club - "You Got Me Modernized" (played due to the "cat" theme after Taco Cat) * Sleater-Kinney - "Oh!" * The Epoxies - "Need More Time" * Scandal - "Goodbye to You" (Mike notes their hit "I Am the Warrior" and clarifies this is a different track he enjoys) * Polysics - "Blackout Fallout" (from Tokyo, Japan; described as an amazing live band) * Pizzicato Five - "Nada Di Marzo" (from Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy movie soundtrack) * Kimya Dawson - "Tire Swing" * The Bodysnatchers - "Let's Do Rock Steady" (the only ska song played) * Pink Lady - "Kiss in the Dark" (from a 1970s variety show) * Otoboke Beaver - "Don't Light My Fire" (from Japan, described as intense math rock/punk rock) * Small Crush - "Chicken Noodle" * The Breeders - "Driving on Nine" * Softball - "Foreign Land" (from Chiba, Japan; Mike wrote this song for them) * Fastbacks - "In The Summer" * The Bangs - "I Want More" * Peach Kelli Pop - "Hello Kitty Knife" * Red Aunts - "Lethal Lolita" (early 90s band, possibly on Epitaph) * Bruiser Queen - "Sugar High" (requested by Johnny from St. Louis) * Millie Small - "My Boy Lollipop" * Suzanne Vega - "Left of Center" (from Some Kind of Wonderful soundtrack) * Like Roses - (Song title not specified, but mentioned) * Blondie - "Heart of Glass" * Batboy - "Dakota Ring" * City Mouse - "Bad Weather" (also mentioned "Dumb Dumb Dumb" initially) * Holly and the Italians - "Tell That Girl to Shut Up" (requested by Jason Dwart from Chicago)

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 - Mike and Bailey: San Jose Jams and Regrets

This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff," hosted by Mike Park, features his friend Bailey, the bassist from the band Scowl. They discuss the San Jose music scene, local food spots, and other "hidden gems" in San Jose. Mike also recounts his humorous regret about not signing Scowl to Asian Man Records. The episode is punctuated by various musical selections and lighthearted banter, including discussions about touring and past jobs. Songs Played: * Jawbreaker * Boy Genius - "Emily, I'm Sorry" * Firstborn - "down to the ground, down to the ground" (from Denver) * Pedro the Lion - "Big Trucks" * Cayetana - "Scott Get The Van" * Dog Party - "Running With My Heart" (from Sacramento, California) * The Weakerthans - "Plea From A Cat Named Virtue" * Hard Girls (from San Jose) * Juliana Hatfield * Lemuria - "Dog" * Remember Sports - "Tiny Planets"

Wed, Aug 7, 2024 - Episode 2

This is the second episode of "Music, It's Powerful Stuff" hosted by Mike Park on KPCR.org [http://KPCR.org], Pirate Cat Radio (92.9 FM in San Jose). The episode features Mike taking live calls from listeners, discussing music, bands, and personal anecdotes. He expresses his excitement for doing live, nonprofit community radio where he can play whatever he wants and interacts with callers, answering their questions and receiving feedback. Songs Played: Here's a list of the songs and artists mentioned in the episode, in order of play: * The Dickies - "The Banana Splits Theme Song" * Oingo Boingo - "Private Life" * The Vapors - "News at 10" (from the Nuclear Days record) * Shonen Knife - "She's the One" (Ramones cover) * R.E.M. - "Carnival of Sorts"