The Trap Set with Joe Wong

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299: Hugo Burnham (Gang of Four) Feb 17, 2021

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Today's guest is Hugo Burnham, drummer of Gang of Four. Formed in Leeds in 1976, Gang of Four was one of the most explosive and influential bands to emerge in the wake of the punk rock movement. Next month, Matador Records will release an exhaustive box set chronicling the band's incredible output from 1977-1981.

During the age of social distancing, we're recording remotely and releasing extra episodes.

298: Cindy Blackman Santana Jan 27, 2021

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This week's guest is Cindy Blackman Santana, an artist of exceptional skill who--over the past four decades--has made compelling contributions to the worlds of improvised music and popular music alike. Her latest album, "Give the Drummer Some" is now available

297: Alan Braufman Jan 20, 2021

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We're back from hiatus!

Alan Braufman was a vital member of the New York Loft Jazz scene of the 1970s. His 1975 opus, Valley of Search, was re-issued in 2018, and his latest album, The Fire Still Burns, was released to rave reviews in 2020.

296: Jesse Shreibman (Bell Witch) Nov 11, 2020

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Joe speaks to Jesse Shreibman, drummer of Seattle band, Bell Witch.

295: Chris Frantz (Tom Tom Club, Talking Heads) Nov 05, 2020

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Chris Frantz discusses Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, and his new memoir, Remain In Love.

Also, make sure to check out Joe's new album, Nite Creatures, streaming everywhere now!

294: Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Adrian Belew, Solo Artist) Oct 14, 2020

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Eric Slick talks about his jazz musician grandfather, his childhood in Philly, the residual scars from growing up "a fat kid", his obsession with Mad Magazine, and how drumming opened up his world.

293: Alicia Bognanno (Bully) Oct 12, 2020

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Joe talks to the multifaceted Alicia Bognanno about her career as the creative force behind Bully and as an audio engineer. Friend of the show, Mary Lattimorre, also stops by to discuss her new album.

292: Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys, Beat Odyssey 2020, Solo Artist, etc.) Sep 30, 2020

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Mixmaster Mike discusses his challenging childhood; his ascent to the top of the competitive DJ world; the development of his singular DJ style; joining the Beastie Boys; and his latest collaboration with Steve Jordan, Beat Odyssey 2020.

291: Steve Jordan Sep 04, 2020

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Steve Jordan is one of the most distinctive and prolific drummers in the history of recorded music. He is also an in-demand producer and record label proprietor. Join us for a 90-minute, life-spanning conversation with one of the all-time greats!

290: Sam Coomes (Quasi) Aug 19, 2020

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Today's guest is Sam Coomes, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is perhaps best known as one half of the duo, Quasi, a band he co-founded with Janet Weiss in 1993.

Sam possesses a seemingly effortless sense of musicality and a gift for uniquely memorable melody. His lyrics are also fantastic...basically, he has all the bases covered. Aside from his work with Quasi, Sam's played with a host of artists such as Built to Spill, The Go-Betweens, Jon Spencer, Heatmiser, Pink Mountain.

Quasi recently released an incredible video for their song "Last Days of the Thin Blue Line Lie". Check it out here.

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