August 29th, 2017
"Jazz attracted me because in it I found a formal perfection and instrumental precision that I admire in classical music, but which popular music doesn't have." - Django Reinhardt
Looking for new tunes for the upcoming holiday weekend? Look no further! DJ Dave is featuring songs from some of the most talented artists of all time, including Paul Simon, Ronnie Davis, Django Reinhardt, Don Ellis, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Eminem, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Jens Lekman, George Clanton, Nightmares on Wax, and our very own David Swirsky!!!
August 22nd, 2017
"For me as an artist, the expansiveness of my interests and my influences make me enigmatic. I think any man can be that way - if you love enough interesting things." - CeeLo Green
This week DJ Dave is back with one some of his new favorite songs! Featuring music by Ceelo Green, Israel Nash, the Temptations, Stitchie, John Mayer, Hans Zimmer, David Guetta with Justin Bieber, Elvis Costello, Lee Morgan, and Keith Jarrett Trio!
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August 15th, 2017
"Musicians from the beginning of time have been there to express the mood and the musical feelings in the air for whatever's going on in that particular culture. It's the greatest joy as a musician to be able to translate that, be part of something and watch the scenery around you." Trey Anastasio of Phish
This week DJ Dave is featuring music from George Ezra, Phish, Seasick Steve, Fela Kuti, Thelonius Monk, Ariana Grande, Erykah Badu, Chet Atkins, Willie Colon & Eddy Grant, and Flume!
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August 8th, 2017
"The best pop music is the songs that a group of people can dance to, but you can also listen to in your bed and cry. That's something obviously that The Beatles started and... so having that darkness there opens another door." - Jack Antonoff
We're back with a new episode featuring songs from Martin Garrix, Lloyd Price, A-ha, Bleachers, Metallica, Jr. Byles, ELO feat Jay Park, Yndio, Grateful Dead, Les Bemerle, and Fun Lovin' Criminals!
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August 2nd, 2017
“The first time I shared my music and style with my mom, she said, 'Boy, you look like you came right out of the 1950s.” - Leon Bridges
And just like that, it’s officially August! To start off the month, we are featuring songs by Lorde, Dan Auerbach, Duane Eddy, Leon Bridges, The Allman Brothers, Natalia Lafourcade, ZAYN feat. Partynextdoor, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, A Tribe Called Quest, Khalid, and Selena y Los Dinos!!!
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