Patton Oswalt chats with Jimmy McDonough about his Gary Stewart biography

Patton Oswalt gets the low-down on Jimmy McDonough's new Gary Stewart book, 38 years in the making. 

Rachel Lichtman's Programme 4 issues limited-run Easy AM 66 promo LP

The Easy AM 66 Promotional Album, Vol. 3 features Aimiee Mann, Michael Penn, Kelley Stoltz, Ted Leo & Patton Oswalt!

Here's the scoop...

Programme 4 and New Dimension Records present the EasyAM 66 Promotional Album Vol. 3, brought to you by MagiClean® Carpet Cleaning Services.

Yes, now you can lay back anytime, and enjoy the soft, gentle sounds of Easy AM 66, Golden Sands’ very own Beautiful Music radio station. This exciting promotional album is available for immediate digital download OR as a special LIMITED EDITION numbered vinyl record today (Friday, December 6). And as a special promotion—five lucky vinyl orders will include complimentary tickets to see Paul Mauriat & His Orchestra in 1977! Get a digital or limited edition vinyl copy of the Easy AM 66 Promotional Album Vol. 3 via Bandcamp right here here. 

To listen to Easy AM 66 Vol. 1 & 2 FREE, go to Programme4.tv/easyam66

EasyAM 66 Promotional Album Vol. 3 was produced by Rachel Lichtman for MagiClean®. 

Starring (in order of appearance) Rachel Lichtman, Rich Koz (Svengoolie), Dio Deltoro, Tammy Faye Starlite, Michael McKean, Randy Sklar. Jason Sklar, Ted Leo, Aimee Mann, Michael Penn, Chris Murphy, Dag Juhlin, Kelley Stoltz, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Patton Oswalt & liner notes by Jim Gavin, creator of Lodge 49! 

Easy AM 66 is just one of the happening presentations of Programme 4, an independent, local market station broadcasting an inter-dimensional signal of audio/visual deep shag magic from Centre 4000 Plaza in Golden Sands.  

All the exquisite programming on this station is available for you to experience without a paywall.  Programme 4 is a member supported station that can only exist and evolve through donations from Affiliates like you. 

Independent artistic endeavors need your support, now more than ever. Programme 4 is produced by one lady, with contributions by brilliant performers who generously lend their talents. It takes a tremendous amount of time, dedication and creativity to produce this kind of work — and there is so much more groovy, analog entertainment under way!

One For The Weekend: The Ettes

Excuse by The Ettes (directed by Tom Scharpling)



To coincide with The Ettes' blast through Austin for SXSW, a seven-inch single of "Teeth" has been pressed up with the moody opener from their excellent Wicked Will album (#75 on our Top 100 Albums of 2011) backed by the previously unreleased "Safety Down The Road." It's limited to 700 copies on three colors with 175 copies on red wax, 175 on gold and 350 copies on black available from the band at their shows (see below). Those who aren't planning on spending their Spring Break in Texas can mailorder a copy of Teeth here.

THE ETTES AT SXSW
Wednesday:
3pm - Blurt party/Dog Fish IPA @ Gingerman Pub (301 Lavaca St.)
11pm- Eastside Tone Sessions (301 Chicon St. Suite F)

Thursday:
4:05pm - Riot Act Media Part at Swan Dive (651 Red River)
12am - Krian showcase at the Iron Bear (121 W. 8th St.)

Friday:
10pm - Beyond Race/Perfomer Magazine/EiPR party at The Lodge (411 E. 6th St.)

LINKS
site www.theettes.com
facebook www.facebook.com/theettes
twitter www.twitter.com/theettes
video for Teeth