Farmer John unearths lost vinyl nuggets that time has forgotten. Each epysode features one specific album or one specific artist. Epysodes include artist/album background information, track analysis, reviews and whenever possible interviews with band members or anyone else involved with the creation of these great records.
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EPYSODE 20: "Sussex", by Bent Wind
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Guests: Bent Wind band members Marty Roth and Ed Thomas. When the Beatles hit, bands started cropping up everywhere. Sure, the most successful groups came from the US or the UK, but that doesn't mean smaller countries weren't immune to "cool". Bands from these countries had a difficult time breaking through as they were on smaller labels, with smal…
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EPYSODE 19: "Psychedelic Lollipop", by The Blues Magoos
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Guest: Blues Magoos singer/guitarist Peppy Castro. At the tender age of 14, Peppy Castro was taught the famous E minor chord on an acoustic guitar. "The minute I played that chord, it was like the heavens opened up". He left home, dropped out of school and pursued a different path. A chance meeting introduces him to Ronnie Gilbert and Ralph Scala a…
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EPYSODE 18: "Songs For The Gentle Man", by Bridget St. John
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Guest: Bridget St. John. When the most famous DJ in the world champions you and decides to open a record label specifically to record and market your music, well, you're doing something right. Bridget St. John's name may not be as widely known as some of her British folk contemporaries, but her music is deserving of attention for any fan of the gen…
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EPYSODE 17: "Out Of Nowhere", by Henry Schifter
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Guest: Henry Schifter. Here we have yet another album by an one-and-done artist. Henry was an American guitarist who released a few singles with a few labels in the sixties. He finally got the opportunity to record a full-length album in 1971, though he had to go to France to do it. He recorded a strong album, and one that should have warranted som…
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EPYSODE 16: "20 Granite Creek", by Moby Grape
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Guest: Moby Grape drummer Don Stevenson. Of all the great 60’s bands that came from the San Francisco area, Moby Grape may have been the best. Their 1967 debut album stands tall among the other giants released that year. Bad luck, terrible management decisions and a record company gaffe for the ages derailed all their momentum (wait until you hear …
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EPYSODE 15: "Dragonfly", by Dragonfly
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Guest: Dragonfly guitarist Randy Russ. Hooking up with a couple of managers from California, they thought they were on their way to the big time. But while the band was living off a $12/day allowance, the managers were getting their cars reupholstered and buying custom-made alligator briefcases. They released one album as The Legend - a mediocre ef…
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EPYSODE 14: "Red Hash", by Gary Higgins
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Guest: Gary Higgins. Here's the scenario: you've been convicted of a crime and have only a few weeks before you begin to serve your jail sentence. What would YOU do with that time? For Gary Higgins, that answer was simple: corrale your musical buddies and knock out a fantastic album. No time for rehearsal, just get in the studio, quickly work out t…
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EPYSODE 13: "Fully Qualified Survivor", by Michael Chapman
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Guests: Andru Chapman, Bridget St. John & Steve Gunn. In this Epysode we delve into the career of an artist that spanned 5 decades, who recorded more than 50 albums, was adored by generations of musicians and who critics fawned over...yet hardly anyone knows his name. Michael was an immensely skilled guitarist and an excellent songwriter who releas…
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EPYSODE 12: "The Rose Garden", by The Rose Garden
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Guests: Rose Garden bandmembers John Noreen and Bill Fleming. Mid 60's Los Angeles; a band called "The Blokes" were knocking out their versions of Beatles and note-for-note, immaculate copies of Byrds songs when a chance meeting with Gene Clark - who had just left the Byrds culminates with him joining the teenagers on stage for a couple of tunes. N…
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EPYSODE 11: "Back In The HCA", by The Bowes Road Band
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Guests: All 4 Bowes Road Band Members - Alan Lewis, Phil Rawle, Dave Pescod, Ted Rockley and Jakarta Records label co-owner Jannis Stürtz. In a Rodriguez-like tale, we hear how an album recorded 50 years earlier for a school project gets discovered in the unlikliest of places by the one person who can make a story like this happen. This "band" didn…
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EPYSODE 10: "Heritage", by Christmas
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GUEST: Bob Bryden. Welcome to Canada, eh! We’ve showcased albums from around the globe but this time out it’s an all Canadian affair as we discuss the incredible career of Bob Bryden. From his early teen days as the “accidental musician” to his time with Reign Ghost and the formation of Christmas, “I wanted to start my dream band”. We dig into each…
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EPYSODE 09: "Rebirth", by Blonde On Blonde
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GUEST: Blonde On Blonde vocalist/guitarist Dave Thomas. In this epysode, we dive into this Welsh band's 2nd album, Rebirth. Dave Thomas provides detailed background information of the band's formation, their time on the BBC, touring with major acts, their 1969 Isle of Wight performance and the recording of their third and final album when they knew…
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EPYSODE 08: "Fuchsia", by Fuchsia
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Guest: Fuchsia bandleader Tony Durant. Exeter University, 1971. Hearing classical music played in lunchtime concerts sparks a creative idea for a young student who decides "I can do that!". Corralling 5 classmates, they help develop his uniquely written songs melding rock with classical instrumentation. Together they record a brilliant album that g…
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EPYSODE 07: "The Fabulous Wailers", by The Wailers
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Guest: Wailers guitarist Neil Andersson. In this epysode we go WAY back...all the way to the start of what we now call "Garage Rock". Many music scholars point to The Wailers as being the first true Garage Rock band. My guest Neil Andersson has a very unique perspective on the band. Before he joined, he was a fan! He would play along to Wailers alb…
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EPYSODE 06: "Heya!", by J.J. Light
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Guest: J.J. Light (aka Jim Stallings). In this epysode we hear the tale of how an American artist recorded an album featuring songs about his Navajo background, with the title track becoming a smash hit in Europe...yet inexplicably the record company decided not to release the album in North America. What?!? The album was recorded with a huge budge…
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EPYSODE 05: "Riley, Riley, Wood & Waggett", by Shape Of The Rain
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Guests: Ian ("Tag") Waggett, Shape of the Rain drummer; David McPhie, Shape of the Rain band manager; with additional audio excerpts used with permission of Keith Riley, Shape of the Rain singer/guitarist/songwriter. In this epysode, we learn how this fantastic UK band was influenced by the West Coast sounds of Love, HP Lovecraft etc. to create a u…
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EPYSODE 04: "A Gathering of Promises", by Bubble Puppy
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Guest: Bubble Puppy drummer David Fore. In this epysode we learn how this Texan band came swinging right out of the gates with a smokin' hit in 1969. After some unfortunate record company shenanigans they were forced to move to another label and change their name to Demian. One album later and with a promising future ahead, it all falls apart. "It …
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EPYSODE 03: "Mighty Baby", by Mighty Baby
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Guest: Mighty Baby's Ian Whiteman. In this epysode, we hear how the UK mod/soul-inspired band "The Action" - who were produced by none other than George Martin - morphed into "Mighty Baby". Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ian Whiteman joins the show to talk about his memories of his days with this fascinating band that is often cited as "England's G…
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EPYSODE 02: "Blue Mountain Eagle", by Blue Mountain Eagle
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Guest: Blue Mountain Eagle drummer Don Poncher. In this epysode, Farmer John unearths the fantastic self titled album by West Coast band Blue Mountain Eagle. A unique band featuring 3 guitarists, 5 vocalists and 5 songwriters. Hear how this band was formed from the ashes of Buffalo Springfield. Fans of that band and of the West Coast sound that was…
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EPYSODE 01: "Suddenly One Summer", by J.K. & Co.
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Guest: Musician/Arranger Bob Buckley. In this epysode, Farmer John unearths the fantastic 1968 psychedelic album "Suddenly One Summer". Guest Bob Buckley worked on the album and acted as the arranger. Bob solves the mystery of which musicians played on this record (note: even the liner notes of a recent reissue have it wrong!). Background informati…
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Welcome to Psychedelic Relics! This is a short introductory epysode to give you an idea of what we're all about. A full epysode is coming your way soon, stay tuned! Bonus content will be available at: https://www.patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusicDoor Farmer John
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This is my plan to stop climate change.
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Yeet
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Christmas
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Listen
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Magic cards
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Don’t listen if your
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Sorry for the audio mess up. I was sitting near a waterfall.
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Rhinos
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The shape of the earth
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What is water
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Cars are good and bad
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Yes
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School and homework.
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