Almost ready to post some new stuff... for now --listen here :)

I haven't posted a podcast in such a long time...but rest assured one will be up soon. I've just been so busy with my new condo...updating...

just thought I would let you know...

Something should be up soon.

 

-a

 

So, I gave in and added a seperate myspace for bar hop sessions -- it's just going to be easier to work with. please join me...you can find the fastest updates there...I'll be working on it more this weekend. Find bar hop sessions on MySpace and be my friend!

I'm e-mailing from Work - my computer is in the shop. Lots of shows coming.

Stay subscribed:

either by clicking here through i-tunes...

The fastest way to find out when I have a new show up is by subscribing to the Greater Alexander myspace blog.

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I'll be giving a lot of free CD's of the artists that I've interviewed so...if you want first dibs...I suggest you subscribe.

 

take care,

 

 Alex

 

So, I was sick with the flu all last week - and now my brother practically destroys my computer (it's not even turning on right now...) at least I have my powerbook...alas, the new interviews will have to wait...can you wait with me? I should have my computer fixed in about a week...meanwhile, if you haven't all ready done so, listen to the previous podcasts...

I'm about 12 podcasts behind...so, that means, I have a bunch of CD's to give away like Ben Kweller, Hymns, Charlotte Martin and so on...so, keep it tuned to my syndicated show...subscribe to my myspace blog here for the fastest updates...subscribe to i-tunes...write me a review in i-tunes...vote on podcast alley...help spread the word about these underground artists!

Hello Clarkston, MI highschool. I want to thank Megan Kathleen for passing out stickers to friends, teachers and the like. She's an amazing photographer with a wise soul...

check her photography out at http://www.myspace.com/megankphotography

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So,
I'd like to thank Jasper of Plan Nine Print Plan Nine Print Website and Podcat info here for doing a great job on creating the stickers... and I'd like to thank Chris (From Liverpool, UK) of the Kaflooey podcast for creating the design.Kaflooey podcast here



If you donate a dollar ($1 U.S. pays for the envelope and stamp so I can send it to you) and give me your address...I'll send you a sticker -- Are you a listener that likes CD's? --- the object will be to donate money for a sticker (If you live in Detroit, I give them away for free at concerts I go to...)take that sticker and  post it somewhere special in your area, and take a picture (camera phone or whatever) --- when I mention a CD giveaway in my podcast... e-mail me the picture of the BHS sticker and you could possibly win a CD of the artist I interviewed...

So, all you out of staters...(people in Michigan are also welcome to donate...because I don't know if I'll see you at a concert) ---
Click on the present to send your dollar donation -

Leave comments/Suggestions...please :)

thank you you for supporting this podcast and helping out by spreading the word to get these artists heard :)

-Alex

Listen to all the interviews I've done so far :) find all the artists myspace info under my myspace - just click here -

hey there listeners -- I'm currently taking 4 MA courses at Eastern Michigan and am completely bogged down with reading, writing and so on...I promise to have a show posted as soon as I get the chance to do it...I have a lot of real goodies coming up - including an interview with Psapp, Juana Molina, Anathallo, Thunderbirds Are Now, Hymns, Sam Roberts, Ben Kweller and way more! -- leave me comments - vote for me on podcast alley... write me a review on iTunes podcast... do whatever it takes.

Take care - -Alex

Bar Hop Sessions

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In this show I feature an interview with singer/songwriter Jeremy Facknitz  

songs featured off his latest album "What a Day"

Independence

Overnight Concierge

Trivial Pursuer

Purchase on i-tunes here

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Special thanks to Chris from the Kaflooey podcast for taking the time to make me a sticker.

write me a review in i-tunes 

The only people that have done this so far are

Tim Coyne from the Hollywood podcast and Josh from podaholics :(

Also, the only votes I ever get on Podcast Alley are from:

Chris at Collected Comics Library and Jasper at Plan Nine Print...and I don't even think Jasper listens to this show...

Artist that's Featured at the end is Jelly Adams with a song called "Hope You're doing Well" no website info, no myspace info...sorry :(

'hope you enjoyed the interview and songs. Call me at 206-333-1997

[audio: http://media.libsyn.com/media/barhopsessions/Show_024__Bar_Hop_Sessions_-_featuring_Jeremy_Facknitz.mp3]

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In this show I feature and interview with Matt Costa -

Songs played off his latest album 'songs we sing':

Astaire

Sunshine

Yellow Taxi

podcast mentioned:

Chris from Collected Comics Library

 call me at 206-333-1997

first person to e-mail me at barhopsessions@gmail.com with their address gets a complimentray Matt Costa CD. ***update*** congrats to Shannon from Atlanta GA...she's the winner of the Complimentary Matt Costa CD.

 

 

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In this Bar Hop Sessions show I feature an interview with Singer/Songwriter Mike Moran from Traverse City, MI.
Songs Played in the podcast include:

click songs for album info:

Night On the Town
I can't make everybody happy
A new kind of way

Podcasts I've stepped into:
Indie Interviews

Valley Ell

I'm featured in The Podlounge this week...

and DDR leaves his mark...

Find me on myspace - www.myspace.com/greateralexandermusic

send me a message:
206-333-1997
barhopsessions@gmail.com

In this Bar Hop Sessions show I feature an interview with Rob Crowe of Pinback

Songs Played:

Fortress

Loro

Non-photo blue

Podcasts that I feel you might be interested in:

Digital Detroit Radio 2

Most People Are DJs

Collected Comics Library

The Hollywood Podcast

 

Want to find me on myspace?

http://www.myspace.com/greateralexandermusic

 

 

 

In this bar hop sessions show I interview Bump at the majestic, where they had their CD release party. 

Bump on myspace

Songs included off their latest release "incredible consequence" include:

(click to be directed to the album for purchase)

Don't be the Sunrise

Last Chance

Keep it Close

find me on myspace at www.myspace.com/greateralexandermusic

 

 

 

In this show I feature an exclusive interview with Editors - a band from the U.K. 

Songs played (click to be directed to the CD):

- Bullets

- Munich

- Blood

I also have a sticker creation contest going on. The winner receives $25 and some CD's from previous artists that I have interviewed.

Also, If you are interested in seeing me play live (which I don't usually do anymore) you can click here

 

In this Show I feature an interview with members of Stellastarr*

Songs played off their new album 'harmonies for the haunted'

Sweet Troubled Soul

Damn This Foolish Heart

Lost In Time

If you are into podcasting

- some cool shows out of Detroit that I've been into lately: Digital Detroit radio, Collected Comics library, Plan Nine Rockshow, Zaldors world, Most people are Djs, Deliberate Noise

Here are some other shows that are worth a listen (click on these links only if you have i-tunes downloaded):

KEXP live performances, Love and Radio, NPR- open mic music, John Lennon: the rolling stone interview, tragically nameless podcast

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call the bar hop sessions soap box -- 206-333-1997 - tell me what you thought!

In this podcast I feature an exclusive interview with Mobius Band -

Songs Played (click on name for album info):

Starts off with a Bang
Detach
The Loving Sounds of Static
Twilight

check out Mobius band at www.mobiusband.com

The podcast that started, "I could eat a knob at night" quote that Mobius band kept mentioning: www.RickyGervais.com

Questions? Comments? e-mail me:
barhopsessions@gmail.com

or leave a message:
206-333-1997

P.S.
Add yourself on my Frappr map and vote on Podcast alley! Thanks!
-a

In this Podcast I start the show with a song off Mates of State's new album "Bring it Back" released on the Barsuk Label

song played:
For the Actor

This podcast features an interview with Maria Taylor -- who is part of Azure Ray -- both are on the Saddle-Creek label.

Songs played:

Song Beneath the Song
Lighthouse
Leap Year

I also have a song by Nina Violet called:

Tin and Tiny

and a little information on Willy Mason as well as a song called:

Oxygen

Things I'd like you to do:

1. send a message to the artists that you enjoyed hearing.

2. add me as well as the other artists as a friend on myspace. you can also find them all by going to greateralexander.com

3. Click here and Add yourself on the bar hop sessions frappr map

4. Click here and Vote for me on podcast alley if you enjoy this show...

Tons of awesome interviews coming up!

click here to stay subscribed through i-tunes!

Stickers will be made soon by Jasper at Plan Nine Print

 

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e-mail barhopsessions at gmail.com

picture of Maria Taylor taken from saddle-creek website

 

Happy Easter to all you Catholics, Christians, non-denomenationals, and the like...

Happy Palm Sunday to all you Greeks (Hellenic people)

Happy Sunday to everyone else.

In this show I feature an interview with Eastern Conference Champions -

songs played:

-Nice Clean Shirt

-Power Hungry Mega Heart

-Hollywood (feauturing Maura Davis of Ambulette )

 

I also talk a little about the band they opened up for:

dEUS

and I end the show with a chilled acoustic singer/songwriter that I recently stumbled across:

Rob Drabkin

song played: sweet things

 

Call the bar hop sessions soap box to leave a comment already!

206-333-1997

Please visit the Detroit Podcasters network at:

www.myspace.com/detroitpodcastersnetwork

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I also finally got a Frappr Map -- I'd like to know where you guys are located...so, don't hesitate to add yourselves!

 

This is the last part 3 of 3 Sat March 4th 2006 Metrotimes blowout Venues (finally!):

PAYCHECK'S, POLISH SEA LEAGUE, SMALLS, WHISKEY IN THE JAR

Music in this podcast: LIGHT, COKE DICK MOTORCYCLE AWESOME, BRANDON WIARD & HIS ARMY,ALL RIGHT TOKYO, DESOLATION ANGELS, 60 SECOND CRUSH, INFRASTAR, TONE & NICHE

Listen to the podcast shows before the blowout takes place! Or, if you've come to this podcast when the blowout ended... listen to the shows to see what you missed or to reminisce!

All Metrotimes Hamtramck blowout info is listed here!

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