The pioneering story of the Veldt is a one of one. Twin black brothers from North Carolina in the 80s embrace the alternative rock coming from the UK and record their debut album in 1989 with Robin Guthrie of the Cocteau Twins producing! The album was shelved, but they did get a couple great albums out in the 90s (Afrodisiac is especially excellent) but it never really takes off mainly because labels don't know what to do with black guys making alternative rock. They've soldiered on over the years releasing consistently great music and touring, converting skeptical audiences along the way. Today they are celebrating that Guthrie album, Illuminated 1989, finally being released. Guitarist Danny Chavis joins us to tell his fascinating story that is literally unlike anyone else's in history. Enjoy!
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Episode 63 - Fiona
Encore - Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon
Episode 62 - Jai (Jason Rowe)
Episode 61 - Taco
Episode 60 - Peter McCann
Episode 59 - George Winston
Episode 58 - Neil Taylor
Bonus - Jan "The Man" Reports Back From The Axl/DC Concert
Episode 57 - Ben Watkins of The Flowerpot Men/Juno Reactor
Episode 56 - Rolo McGinty of The Woodentops
Episode 55 - Anthony Kaczynski of Figures on a Beach/Fireking
Episode 54 - Sarah Shannon of Velocity Girl
Episode 53 - Amanda Blue of Spider/Shanghai/Solo
Ep 52 - HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY TO US! - with Mark Brzezicki of Big Country
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Episode 51 - George Sipl of American Noise
Episode 50 - Todd Pipes of Deep Blue Something
Episode 49 - Ranking Roger of The English Beat/General Public/Solo
Episode 48 Bonus - Phil Spalding and I discuss some of his collaborations
Episode 48 - Phil Spalding of GTR
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