A Strange Stage
A monthly reaction to the inertia of the classic rock radio mindset. We only play tracks released within the last 20 years (or any vinyl reissues within the last 10 years - our only loophole). We try to dig deep, with most tracks coming from smaller label releases. And as a final bonus, we’ll regularly include bands that are touring in the Hudson Valley. (If you’re listening, you may also be buying vinyl and/or seeing live music regularly, both great ways to support artists.)
Your hosts are Morgan Coy (co-owner of Tubby’s, but not the one who books the music!), and Andrew Stewart (doctor by day and music lover by night).
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Thanks for listening!
Your hosts are Morgan Coy (co-owner of Tubby’s, but not the one who books the music!), and Andrew Stewart (doctor by day and music lover by night).
Click HERE to drop us a note.
Thanks for listening!
Episode 11 - On our November show we talk about signs and signposts, looking for meaning in the chaos and charting a way forward, musically, as we approach the end of A Strange Stage. Keeping it mellow as we ride the ebbing tide, we touch down in Rio, Mexico City, Havana, Stockholm, Dublin, Leeds, Melbourne and (of course) Philly. It's a heavy lift and, in the end, a mitzvah - from us to you. Tune in and check us out!
Playlist:
Dave Evans - Rosie
Bed Bits - Roly's Grotto
Rogê - Nação Tupi
Matthew E White - Steady Pace
SiR & Zacari - Mood
Amy O - Dribble Dribble
Skeet - Avril in the Alps
Billy Woods & Kenny Segal - Houdini
MINT FIELD - Aterrizar
Indigo Sparke - Pressure in My Chest
Purling Hiss - Forcefield of Solitude
English Teacher - The World's Biggest Paving Slab
Orishas - El Kilo
Master Peace - LOS NARCOS
Chris Whitley - I Go Evil
Mount Eerie - Real Death
H.C. McEntire - Final Bow
John Francis Flynn - Willie Crotty
Robert Ellis - He Made Me Do It
First Aid Kit - The Lion's Roar
Shannon and the Clams - In the Grass
Lewsberg - An Ear to the Chest
Panda Bear & Cindy Lee - Defense
The MIDI Janitor - Two Out of Ten Thousand
Playlist:
Dave Evans - Rosie
Bed Bits - Roly's Grotto
Rogê - Nação Tupi
Matthew E White - Steady Pace
SiR & Zacari - Mood
Amy O - Dribble Dribble
Skeet - Avril in the Alps
Billy Woods & Kenny Segal - Houdini
MINT FIELD - Aterrizar
Indigo Sparke - Pressure in My Chest
Purling Hiss - Forcefield of Solitude
English Teacher - The World's Biggest Paving Slab
Orishas - El Kilo
Master Peace - LOS NARCOS
Chris Whitley - I Go Evil
Mount Eerie - Real Death
H.C. McEntire - Final Bow
John Francis Flynn - Willie Crotty
Robert Ellis - He Made Me Do It
First Aid Kit - The Lion's Roar
Shannon and the Clams - In the Grass
Lewsberg - An Ear to the Chest
Panda Bear & Cindy Lee - Defense
The MIDI Janitor - Two Out of Ten Thousand
Episode 10 - As the sun begins to set on A Strange Stage, our October show still has a glimmer of summer heat to keep you warm. Artists from Nigeria, Singapore, Norway and Algeria stand shoulder to shoulder with acts from Lubbock, New Orleans, San Francisco and Austin. This one honestly feels like a masterclass in songwriting, from around the world. Tune in and check us out!
Playlist:
Dogs,Legendary Lovers
Islands,Here Here
Duffy,Uhlmann - Etch
Porcelain,Frozen Sea
CAVE SEX,Survival/Affliction
Holiday Music,333
Pale Jay,The Garden
Tyler the Creator,MASSA
Kosmetika,Kosmetika Strikes Back
Chab Mohamed Sghir,Khalouni
Moreish Idols,Green Light
Habibi,Do You Want Me Now
Lerryn,As a Mother
Rainy Eyes,Idaho
Deslondes,I’ll Do It
Tay Iwar,Don't Lie
Marina Allen,I’m The Same
John Doe & The Sadies, Country Club
Terry Allen & The Panhandle Mystery Ban,The Night Cafe
Ox,What I Love About Cars
EggS,Head in Flames
The Hard Quartet,Rio's Song
Ostraaly,Salty Dog Tears
Sour Widows,I-90
Playlist:
Dogs,Legendary Lovers
Islands,Here Here
Duffy,Uhlmann - Etch
Porcelain,Frozen Sea
CAVE SEX,Survival/Affliction
Holiday Music,333
Pale Jay,The Garden
Tyler the Creator,MASSA
Kosmetika,Kosmetika Strikes Back
Chab Mohamed Sghir,Khalouni
Moreish Idols,Green Light
Habibi,Do You Want Me Now
Lerryn,As a Mother
Rainy Eyes,Idaho
Deslondes,I’ll Do It
Tay Iwar,Don't Lie
Marina Allen,I’m The Same
John Doe & The Sadies, Country Club
Terry Allen & The Panhandle Mystery Ban,The Night Cafe
Ox,What I Love About Cars
EggS,Head in Flames
The Hard Quartet,Rio's Song
Ostraaly,Salty Dog Tears
Sour Widows,I-90
Episode 9 - On our September show we're feeling the slow approach of fall, grappling with the disappearance of memory and finding solace in the poetry of song. We also serve up deep cuts from bands out of Chicago, Oakland and Boston, among others - they're all dressed up and ready to go! Tune in and check us out.
Playlist:
Fantasy of a broken heart , Ur Heart Stops
Sam Evian , Why Does It Take So Long
Babe Report , Allergy 2000
The Body & Dis Fig , Dissent Shame
Cola , Keys Down If You Stay
Ben Howard , Moonraker
Ethel Cain, Michelle Pfeiffer
Velvet Negroni , POSTER CHILD
Ned Doheny, To Prove My Love (Vocal Version)
Dehd , Disappear
Fake Fruit , Mucho Mistrust
Bad History Month , Golden Thread
El Khat , Zafa
Packs , Honey
ML Buch , Flames shards goo
Home is Where , lily pad pupils
Corey Madden , Free Again
Alien Nosejob , Act Different
Vessel , Blonde
Naked Roommate , Bus
Bermuda Squares , Grid
Florry , Take My Heart
Mapache , People Please
West of Roan , Let No One Steal Your Thyme
Playlist:
Fantasy of a broken heart , Ur Heart Stops
Sam Evian , Why Does It Take So Long
Babe Report , Allergy 2000
The Body & Dis Fig , Dissent Shame
Cola , Keys Down If You Stay
Ben Howard , Moonraker
Ethel Cain, Michelle Pfeiffer
Velvet Negroni , POSTER CHILD
Ned Doheny, To Prove My Love (Vocal Version)
Dehd , Disappear
Fake Fruit , Mucho Mistrust
Bad History Month , Golden Thread
El Khat , Zafa
Packs , Honey
ML Buch , Flames shards goo
Home is Where , lily pad pupils
Corey Madden , Free Again
Alien Nosejob , Act Different
Vessel , Blonde
Naked Roommate , Bus
Bermuda Squares , Grid
Florry , Take My Heart
Mapache , People Please
West of Roan , Let No One Steal Your Thyme
Episode 8 - On our August show we're adrenalized and hanging on for dear life, reminiscing about hot nights in Vegas and pushing back against the corporate rock machine. We also keep dealing aces, including throwback Korean psych-rock, art-house dub reggae, and more punk rock, heavy with saxophone, prince of the summer. Tune in and check us out!
Playlist:
Reyna Tropical,Cartagena
Special World,Mr. Shadow
Tia Rosa,Constant Protocol
Pouty - Bridge Burner
J.R.C.G,Drumny
Chet Sounds,Losin' End
Golden Grapes,Please Don't Bother Me Anymore
Rick Rude,Wooden Knife
youbet,Alive To You
Marcel Wave,Barrow Boys
Program ,Sparks
I Jabbar,Turn Up
Writhing Squares,LEM
Choncy,Moderator
Cory Hanson,Paper Fog
Trummors,Long July
Franco Battiato,Gli Uccelli
Vince Staples,Take Me Home
Doris,baby reign
Here We Go Magic,Alone But Moving
Daughter ,Landfill
Lily Seabird,Take It
Oh Sees & Osees,Earthling
Keenan O'Meara,The Most Interesting Man in His Family
Playlist:
Reyna Tropical,Cartagena
Special World,Mr. Shadow
Tia Rosa,Constant Protocol
Pouty - Bridge Burner
J.R.C.G,Drumny
Chet Sounds,Losin' End
Golden Grapes,Please Don't Bother Me Anymore
Rick Rude,Wooden Knife
youbet,Alive To You
Marcel Wave,Barrow Boys
Program ,Sparks
I Jabbar,Turn Up
Writhing Squares,LEM
Choncy,Moderator
Cory Hanson,Paper Fog
Trummors,Long July
Franco Battiato,Gli Uccelli
Vince Staples,Take Me Home
Doris,baby reign
Here We Go Magic,Alone But Moving
Daughter ,Landfill
Lily Seabird,Take It
Oh Sees & Osees,Earthling
Keenan O'Meara,The Most Interesting Man in His Family
Episode 7 - On our July show we talk about quality versus quantity, landing in favor of both with a set of songs for summer to make you smile. Bands from all over the map (including Ukraine!) span the distance from lo-fi psych-pop to iridescent nü-metal. It's hooks upon hooks! Plus, we finally get our shit together and give you the lists you've been craving. Tune in and check us out!
Playlist:
PWNT,From Me to You
Dust Star,Open Up That Heart
Naeem,Simulation
Yot Club,Priorities
The Tubs,Sniveller
Nico Yaryan,Just Tell Me
Black Country New Road,Good Will Hunting
завірюга,закохався
Turnstile,Underwater Boi
Pork Belly,Slingshot
This Is Lorelei,I'm All Fucked Up
Sutros,Disguised Blood Rush
Microwave,Circling the Drain
Lightheaded,Dawn Hush Lullaby
James Thornbury,So Tan
Friendship,St Bonaventure
Jeffrey Silverstein,Busted
Greg Mendez,Clearer Picture of You
Cara Beth Satalino,The Great Liberator
Dougie Poole,Nothing On This Earth Can Make Me Smile
Anna St Louis,Better Days
Perennial,Up-tight
Playlist:
PWNT,From Me to You
Dust Star,Open Up That Heart
Naeem,Simulation
Yot Club,Priorities
The Tubs,Sniveller
Nico Yaryan,Just Tell Me
Black Country New Road,Good Will Hunting
завірюга,закохався
Turnstile,Underwater Boi
Pork Belly,Slingshot
This Is Lorelei,I'm All Fucked Up
Sutros,Disguised Blood Rush
Microwave,Circling the Drain
Lightheaded,Dawn Hush Lullaby
James Thornbury,So Tan
Friendship,St Bonaventure
Jeffrey Silverstein,Busted
Greg Mendez,Clearer Picture of You
Cara Beth Satalino,The Great Liberator
Dougie Poole,Nothing On This Earth Can Make Me Smile
Anna St Louis,Better Days
Perennial,Up-tight
Episode 6 - On our June show we remember the workmanlike genius of Steve Albini and wonder (once again) why movie soundtracks are so stuck on classic rock. We also feature some tasty cuts from 2024 including dream-pop out of Montreal, country-psych out of Mexico City, and ecstatic avant-rock out of Belgium by way of Burkina Faso. It's another twisty ride! Hold on tight, tune in and check us out.
Playlist:
Dana Gavanski & Cornelia Murr,Late Slap
La Luz,With Davey
Corridor,Mon Argent
Jockstrap,Greatest Hits
Avalanche Kaito,Tanvusse
Twen,Stunts
MJ Lenderman,Tastes Just Like It Costs
Ducks Ltd.,Deleted Scenes
Do Nothing,Nerve
Powerplant,Classic Evil
Holy Wave,Chapparal
Dijon,Coogie
SG Goodman,All My Love Is Coming Back to Me
Milo Korbenski,Cool Ghoul
Blake Mills,If I'm Unworthy
TK & The Holy Know Nothings,Hell of Time
Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird,Sweet Oblivion
Pappa Tyga,La Flecha
Lorelle Meets the Obsolete,Ave En Reversa
June McDoom,The City
Playlist:
Dana Gavanski & Cornelia Murr,Late Slap
La Luz,With Davey
Corridor,Mon Argent
Jockstrap,Greatest Hits
Avalanche Kaito,Tanvusse
Twen,Stunts
MJ Lenderman,Tastes Just Like It Costs
Ducks Ltd.,Deleted Scenes
Do Nothing,Nerve
Powerplant,Classic Evil
Holy Wave,Chapparal
Dijon,Coogie
SG Goodman,All My Love Is Coming Back to Me
Milo Korbenski,Cool Ghoul
Blake Mills,If I'm Unworthy
TK & The Holy Know Nothings,Hell of Time
Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird,Sweet Oblivion
Pappa Tyga,La Flecha
Lorelle Meets the Obsolete,Ave En Reversa
June McDoom,The City
Tubby's Strange Stage Episode 1 - Today's episode features Cory Plump (music booker at Tubby's in Kingston, NY) playing only bands who will be performing across the river in the month of JUNE. Modern garage rock, droney ambient, and even a little folk. We close out the show with a live recording of HORSE LORDS full show that happened at Tubby's in march.
Episode 5 - On our May show we talk about holding on, letting go, and allowing the universe to come to you. We also go farther afield than ever with Danish R&B, West African rock, and both dub and dancehall reggae. Our coverage is worldwide! Tune in and check us out.
Episode 4 - On our April show we re-examine the (unproven) link between too much classic rock and early dementia, and run the gamut from Wim Wenders to public indecency. We also keep things chill from the get-go with a mellow vibe that's perfect for an early spring day. Tune in and check us out!
Episode 3 - On our March show we talk about beginnings and endings, the return of spring, and the problematic lack of public restrooms in downtown Los Angeles. We also offer a smorgasbord of musical styles, including pop-punk, spoken-word psychedelia and yes, country. Tune in and check us out!
Episode 2 - On our February show we talk about everything from gym rock to dream pop - and overcompensate for a short month with WAY too many songs. It's an embarrassment of riches from Morgan and Andrew! Tune in and check us out.
Episode 1 - On our inaugural episode we try to figure it out, trading songs that cover a little bit of everything: rock, country, blues, soul and even a little B-class salsa. Tune in and check us out!
Playlist:
Jay Reatard,My Family
Crooks & Nannies,Big Mouth Bass
Rosali,Pour Over Ice
Sampha,(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano
Mariah The Scientist,Brain
Nation of Language,On Division Street
Meridian Brothers,Cumbia de la Fuente
Being Dead,Muriel’s Big Day Off
Charlie Megira,Nothing
Helado Negro,Seen My Aura
James Knight and The Butlers,Cotton Candy
Geese,I See Myself
Garrett T. Capps,Downtown, I’m Ready 2 Go
Dean Johnson,Faraway Skies
Rattlesnake Milk,On the Road
Rose City Band,Wide Roll
Faye Webster,Kingston
Bobby Oroza,Passing Thing
Playlist:
Jay Reatard,My Family
Crooks & Nannies,Big Mouth Bass
Rosali,Pour Over Ice
Sampha,(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano
Mariah The Scientist,Brain
Nation of Language,On Division Street
Meridian Brothers,Cumbia de la Fuente
Being Dead,Muriel’s Big Day Off
Charlie Megira,Nothing
Helado Negro,Seen My Aura
James Knight and The Butlers,Cotton Candy
Geese,I See Myself
Garrett T. Capps,Downtown, I’m Ready 2 Go
Dean Johnson,Faraway Skies
Rattlesnake Milk,On the Road
Rose City Band,Wide Roll
Faye Webster,Kingston
Bobby Oroza,Passing Thing