+Bar Hop Sessions+

here's this for now...

Wed, 16 May 2007 20:41:00 GMT

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

I'm so busy!

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 19:38:00 GMT

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...

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:33:00 GMT

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!

computer still fried...

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 16:14:00 GMT

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.

Subscribe to my myspace blog here

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

computer down...

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 08:25:00 GMT

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

Magazines anyone?

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:38:00 GMT

Click for awesome magazine savings

New Stickers!

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:35:00 GMT

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

trying this on for once...

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 05:03:00 GMT

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

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much apologies for you listeners...

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:57:00 GMT

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

Show #024 Bar Hop Sessions - featuring Jeremy Facknitz

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 22:18:00 GMT

Bar Hop Sessions

Subscribe to my myspace blog here

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

Purchase through paypal here

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]

Show #023 Bar Hop Sessions - featuring Matt Costa

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 04:00:00 GMT

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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.

Show #022 Bar Hop Sessions - featuring Mike Moran

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:31:00 GMT

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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

Show #021 Bar Hop Sessions - featuring Pinback

Sat, 8 Jul 2006 02:21:00 GMT

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

Show #020 Bar Hop Sessions - featuring Bump

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 16:45:00 GMT

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

Show #019 Bar Hop Sessions - featuring Editors

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 22:45:00 GMT

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

Show #018 Bar Hop Sessions - featuring Stellastarr*

Sat, 6 May 2006 22:00:00 GMT

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

find me on myspace here

vote for me at podcast alley

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

Show #017 Bar Hop Sessions - featuring Mobius Band

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:08:00 GMT

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

show #016 Bar Hop Sessions - Featuring Maria Taylor (Formerly of Azure Ray)

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 15:11:00 GMT

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.

show #015 Bar Hop Sessions featuring Eastern Conference Champions

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 04:00:00 GMT

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!

show #014 Bar Hop Sessions - Metrotimes blowout SAT Mar4-3of3

Thu, 2 Mar 2006 02:03:00 GMT

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!

Findme on myspace

show #013 Bar Hop Sessions - Metrotimes blowout SAT Mar4- 2of3

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 23:30:00 GMT

I talk about part 2 of 3 Sat March 4th 2006 Metrotimes blowout Venues

KELLY'S BAR, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, LOCKER ROOM, NEW DODGE, PAINTED LADY,

Music in this podcast: BILL BONDSMEN, THE DECKS, THE MYDOLS,THE ELANORS, DANIEL JOHNSON & THE BLACK PIANOS, NEW GRENADA, CHILD BITE, THE RECITAL

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!

show #012 Bar Hop Sessions - Metrotimes blowout SAT Mar4- 1of3

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 13:08:00 GMT

I talk about part 1 of 3 Sat March 4th 2006 Metrotimes blowout Venues BAKER'S STREETCAR, BELMONT, CARBON LOUNGE, CHILL & MINGLE, HORAN'S, JEAN'S

Music in this podcast: LONESOME TUMBLERS, THE HELLBENDERS, DANGERVILLE, LASALLE, AS SEEN FROM SPACE, JASON CROFF, THE BADWAYS

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!

show #011 Bar Hop Sessions - Metrotimes blowout Fri Mar3- 3of3

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 01:06:00 GMT

I talk about part 3 of 3 Fri March 3rd 2006 Metrotimes blowout Venues PAYCHECK'S, POLISH SEA LEAGUE, SMALLS, WHISKEY IN THE JAR,

Music in this podcast: P.A. (Publik Address), NO ONE'S ANTHEM, THE HOTNESS, TINY AMPS OF CORDUROY TUSCADERO, THE DOLLFACES, BLACK MERDA, PAUL'S BIG RADIO, THE MANTONS, LOBBY RATS

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!

show #010 Bar Hop Sessions - Metrotimes blowout Fri Mar3- 2of3

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:04:00 GMT

I talk about part 2 of 3 March 3rd 2006 Metrotimes blowout Venues KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, LOCKER ROOM, NEW DODGE, PAINTED LADY

Music in this podcast: PROJEKT GIFT, THE BOMB POPS, THE HIGH STRUNG, NATIVES OF THE NEW DAWN,MOTHER'S BASEMENT, COLIC, THE RED ROCKS, SCOTT MORGAN'S POWERTRANE, BEN CYLLUS

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!

show #009 Bar Hop Sessions - Metrotimes blowout Fri Mar3- 1of3

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:01:00 GMT

show #09 Bar Hop Sessions - Metrotimes blowout Fri Mar3- 1of3

I talk about March 3rd 2006 Metrotimes blowout Venues BAKER'S STREETCAR, BELMONT, CARBON LOUNGE, CHILL & MINGLE, HORAN'S, JEANS, KELLY'S,

Music in this podcast: COUNTRY BOB & THE BLOODFARMERS,NICK SHILLACE, JAWBONE, LEAF ERIKSON, ATHLETIC MIC LEAGUE, SONS OF THE GUN, SOLDIERS OF SCRAPE, AMINO ACIDS

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!

show #008 Bar Hop Sessions - March 2nd (Part 3 of 3) Metrotimes blowout 2006

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 03:54:00 GMT

Part 3 of 3 March 2nd Thur. 2006 Venues

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

Music in this podcast: RED SWAN, LEAVING ROUGE, TROY GREGORY & THE STEPSISTERS, A THOUSAND TIMES YES, MASON PROPER, MARIE & FRANCIS, NATHAN MONTGOMERY, NICOBLUE, RADIOCRAFT, ETHER AURA, ARIZING, ABSINTHE AVA, THE BEGGARS

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!

Show #007 Bar hop sessions - March 2nd (Part 2 of 3) Metrotimes blowout 2006

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Part 2 of 3 March 2nd Thur. Venues

JEAN'S, KELLY'S BAR, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, LOCKER ROOM, NEW DODGE,

music in this podcast:

MINIVAN MISSILE, CHAPSTIK, BANANA CONVENTION, THE LESSMORES, ANCOURAGE, THE RED SHIFT, AMERICAN MARS, NICE DEVICE, GORE GORE GIRLS, THE OFF RAMPS, NORTHERN WHISKEY SYNDICATE, SOUTH NORMAL, WOLFBAIT, Velvet Audio-Siddhartha, JOHNNY VASHER & THE ANASAZIS

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!

Add me as a friend on myspace! Bands, contact me if you are interested in having your music on this podcast!

Show #006 Bar hop sessions - March 2nd (Part 1 of 3) Metrotimes blowout for March 2nd

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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! Shows are 18+ to enter...

All Metrotimes Hamtramck blowout info is listed here!

In this show, I talk about what goes down at the March 2nd Venues BAKER'S STREETCAR, BELMONT, CARBON LOUNGE, CHILL & MINGLE, HORAN'S,

Music in this podcast -

MOLLY JEAN-SHOE - I, CRIME - AUDRA KUBAT - WOODWARD - THE HUMMINGBIRDS - DEVIN SCILLIAN

Show #005 Bar Hop Sessions Mar 1st 2006 Metrotimes Blowout Bands Wed.

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:55:00 GMT

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

All Metrotimes Hamtramck blowout info is listed here!

This podcast talks about and plays music by most of the bands below...

MAJESTIC THEATRE

12:30 AM CRUD

11:15 PM THE HOLY FIRE

10:00 PM DOWNTOWN BROWN

MAGIC STICK

12:15 AM JOHNNY HEADBAND

11:00 PM RAW COLLECTION

09:45 PM LORETTA LUCAS & THE LARKSPURS

GARDEN BOWL

08:00 PM DORKWAVE DANCE PARTY

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Show #004 -Bar Hop Sessions - Metrotimes Hamtramck Blowout Info Podcast - please download first before other Blowout podcasts!

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Okay, So, Apparently I had the phones at the metrotimes ringing off of the hook! This show explains the Metrotimes Hamtramck Blowout 2006

For info that is inspired by the Metrotimes Hamtramck blowout, download this podcast first! I'm not in anyway involved or paid in the Hamtramck blowout - I'm just a volunteer (I'll be passing out wristbands and stuff, that's it!

Just to get things straight---I am in no way affilliated to metrotimes or the blowout...I am a seperate entity and am a podcaster that is set out to do this on my own. I'm trying to bring music of the bands in the blowout together - it gives you a glimpse of what to expect from the blowout. It's never been done before - and thanks to myspace, I was able to find the majority of the bands!

go to the website below to order your wristbands for $15 before March 1st--- I believe they'll be $20 at the door after that!

All Metrotimes Hamtramck blowout info is listed here!

contact me on myspace for more info!

Show #003 Bar Hop Sessions - Featuring Jason Collett

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:27:00 GMT

In this Show I feature Jason Collett who is a singer/songwriter from Toronto, Canada. I caught up with him on the debut show of his tour, where he is opening up Feist at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. Songs I play By Jason Collett are

Jason Collett Site

1. Fire

2. Hangover Days

3. I'll bring the Sun

I also have music from Feist at the end of the show with a song called mushaboom

Feist website

Show Took place Jan 24, Tuesday Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA-Blind Pig

for more info about me go to Greater Alexander website and contact info

call the soap box and give and send a comment or suggestion at 206-333-1997 !!!

the word on Shugo Tokumara

barhopsessions@gmail.com — Thu, 2 Feb 2006 17:50:00 GMT

So - um if you want to purchase "night pieces" --- you can't :( Shugo just informed me that the album is sold out everywhere - even in Japan?! Luckily, you can listen to some more night pieces on his myspace account - check them out when you can: Shugo on Myspace...

Show #002 - Bar Hop Sessions - Featuring Zoe Keating

barhopsessions@gmail.com — Wed, 1 Feb 2006 16:11:00 GMT

Hey and Hello to new subscribers! Alright, so the format changed a little - apparently I'm having difficulty recording in venues live - especially the bigger ones - Add me on myspace!

Your host: Alex on myspace

On this show I feature recordings of Zoe Keating as well as a nice little interview.

Zoe Keating website

then I have some music by Jeff Hanson... I have not yet seen him live, but I hope to soon...

Jeff Hanson website

I close out the show with Shugo Tokumaru, who will be opening up for Jeff Hanson in Japan late February 2006. Anyone gonna be in Japan around that time?

Shugo Tokumaru website

by the way - I've looked everywhere to try and purchase the album - and it's sold out at every place I've looked?!

Aah!

I think it's only available on Amazon Japan - and other Japanese outlets...I'm asking shugo where else to find it... E-mail me or drop me a line at the Bar Hop Sessions soap box - 206-333-1997 bye!

Show #001 - Bar Hop Sessions Debut Show - featuring Shoe.

barhopsessions@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 14:11:00 GMT

Bringing you live Music anywhere in Michigan - With your Host, Greater Alexander from Detroit Suburbia.

Greater alexander website

On this Debut show I feature a live show and interview of: Shoe.

the shoe. website

I close out the show with a band that I have yet to see live: The Octopus Project

The octopus project website

Word on the street is that the octopus project will be arriving in Detroit around June 2006.