Hedwig and the Angry Inch – the Reno Cut
S8 E13: Ep 295
We are so lucky this week to have one of the BIGGEST little guests we’ve ever had the pleasure of coming through Dogwater Studios. Ladies and gentlefolk, all the way from the former East Germany and… other(?) parts East… World-wide sensation and controversial media darlings, Hedwig and The Angry Inch! – Do you have what it takes to be a superstar? Do you have the balls? Would you sacrifice your balls for fame? Your pain is nothing.
Hedwig and The Angry Inch lineup
(photo:Dana Nollsch)
We are joined in studio by the cast of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch“, as presented by Brüka Theater and Good Luck Macbeth Theater. We do NOT have, Joe Atack, Amy Ginder, Eric Foreman, Rhiannon Box, Daisy Foreman and Nick Ramirez in studio. No! We have the very actual, for really really reals band, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, “escorted” by director Bill Ware. What follows is a very off the cuff and revealing interview with this controversial international figure, Hedwig, and the band that supports her. There are some very shocking things that happen behind the scenes with these Eastern European rockers.
Hedwig and The Angry Inch in concert
(photog:Dana Nollsch)
If you don’t already know what “Hedwig” is, I’m not going to tell you: you’ll just have to go see the show.
“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” will open at Good Luck Macbeth’s new space at 124 W Taylor St, this Friday, April 20, and will run through Saturday, May 12. Complete show dates can be found on the theaters’ websites, or the Facebook event page, as linked above. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets. Sources suggest that there will be many audiences at capacity and you may want to get tickets in advance to save yourself some money and make sure you can get your seats. As a joint production by two of the most edgy theaters in Reno, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” is a first in Reno independent performing arts – and hopefully not the last. (EVERYBODY WILL BE THERE – GET YOUR TICKETS SO YOU’RE NOT LEFT OUT).
Alphabet Cult – Full On Reno Nostalgia
S8 E12
Welcome to the Worst Little Podcast in the world! This week Rory, Chewy, and Dogwater Dick are in the studio with a crew of legendary Reno punks, Alphabet Cult. These guys have some serious punk cred and have been influencing music individually and with various bands in Reno for almost two decades. Click listen to hear some rad stories of Reno past, to hear about how a ray of light from the sky changed Leah’s life, to learn how not to give a high five like a dumbass, and for some great music!
Alphabet Cult is a Reno, Nv noise/stoner/artrock concoction of oldies who have been in many, many bands. They run the Intruder Alert! label. Releases here: http://dsix.bandcamp.com and https://soundcloud.com/alphabet-cult
Alphabet Cult is Cyril B. / Leah R. / Darren B.
Thanks to Alphabet Cult for spending their Monday night with us. See Alphabet Cult this weekend at Jub Jub’s for a pre Debauch-a-Reno show. Details below and here. We’ll be looking out for other upcoming shows from this punk trio.
This weekend (like always) there’s no shortage of great shows to see in the Biggest Little City. Here are Kim’s picks:
Thursday – Thursday Night Trivia at the Jungle! Head down for a chance to win sweet prizes like bar tabs and host Aubrey’s undying love. 8PM 21+ (side note – this is my new favorite!)
Friday – Goodnight, Texas LIVE at Pignic! 8PM 21+ No cover.
Punk Rock Formal Friday the 13 Version+ Shaine Ashley BDAY at Shea’s. Come see locals Prince Robot with Sac area skate punk band Knocked Down and Grass Valley punks Pug Skulls. 9PM 21+ $6/9
Saturday – Reno Vinyl Record Fair! at Jub Jub’s, Bands, Food, and more records than you can shake a stick at. Noon to 7PM. All ages. No cover.
Also at Jub Jub’s this Saturday is a Debauch-a-Reno special extra show with Sooprize Special Guests, Slab City, Midnite Snaxxx, Slow Wow 4PM to 7:30PM All Ages $10. Don’t miss this one, kids.
BASHA with Pink Awful at Lincoln Lounge 9PM 21+ No cover.
Beyond – Monday head to Shea’s for Amigo The Devil /Actors Killed Lincoln / Spike McGuire / Josiah Knight 8PM 21+ $13/$16
As always, if you see me (Kadillac Kim) out say hi! If you have events you think we should know about or if you want to be on the show, send us a message! It’s been great, Reno. Thanks for listening! See you next week when we interview the cast of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, premiering at Good Luck Macbeth on April 20th!
Rachael and Mikie – All About That Bass
S8 E11
Welcome to this weeks Worst Little Podcast! It’s our last week of our Women’s March shows. It’s been a pleasure to bring you these four shows showcasing strong female voices in Reno music. This week we have the one and only Rachael McElhiney of Failure Machine and Buster Blue, and the legendary Mikie Shame of the Shames, Eddie and the Subtitles, and more! We’re asking these bad ass ladies a slew of questions and listening to some amazing tunes! Press play now!
Rachael and Mikie are both powerhouses with lots of history in the music scene in Reno. Rachael just got back from a small tour surrounding her appearance with Failure Machine at Treefort Music Fest in Boise. Mikie has been singing and playing bass in Reno since 2002 and continues to be a vital member of the punk scene, with her most recent shows being with Eddie and the Subtitles.
Rachel McElhinney and Mikie Shame – Rachel plays sax and ukelele. Mikie plays bass. They’re friends now so Reno should probably hold onto their hats.
Both ladies have some really cool shows coming up. Rachael is performing solo at the Loud As Folk 7 Year Anniversary festival at Pignic, Saturday April 7th. Mikie is playing with the Subtitles April 13th for Debauch-a-Reno, the Sticker Guy 25th anniversary, at Jub Jub’s! We couldn’t be more excited for those shows!
Thanks so much to Rachael and Mikie for spending their Monday night with us. I for one feel pretty honored to spend time with these rad humans!
Be sure to go out and support your local music scene this weekend. Here’s my picks:
Thursday – True Violet with special Guest Georgia Maestro at St. James Infirmary. 8PM 21+
Thursday Night Trivia at the Jungle! with our favorite trivia host and podcast guest Aubrey Forston. 8PM 21+
Saturday – Void Vator // Disastroid // The Grimtones at Shea’s. 8PM 21+ $6/7
Boss’ Daughter European Tour Kickoff Party at Sierra Taphouse. 9PM 21+
Sunday – Soul Correction, Josiah Knight and The Get Ahead 7PM 21+ $5
Beyond – This Wednesday see Five Alarm Funk with Redfield Clipper at The Saint! 7PM 21+ $8/10
Wednesday, April 11th check out our good friend Johnny Thunderpiss at DED, Hate To Share, Fate Awaits at Jub Jub’s 8PM 21+
Don’t miss the Loud As Folk Anniversary festival, April 5-8 at Pignic. Follow the link for details!
Be sure to keep your eyes open for Marianarchy updates. Lineup is coming soon! Pro tip: get your tickets for Larry and His Flask NOW. These tickets will sell out and we don’t want you to miss any of the fun at the Jub Jub’s Marianarchy weekend! Gremfest updates will be rolled out as soon as I have those, too.
WLP is looking for raffle donations for this May’s Marianarchy, the biannual celebration of our departed friend and patron saint of Reno Music, Marrianne Sota. This year we are raising money for our friend and Reno local Brian Smith. Brian recently suffered a heart attack and could use some community love. Hit any of us at the podcast up if you have a donation!
Thanks for listening, Reno! We’re pretty humbled by your ongoing support, shares, likes, and comments. If you have an event or band you would like us to promote give us a holler! If you would like to help us pay the taxes and stuff, head over to our Patreon. We are committed to recording and archiving Reno music like we have for the last 7 years but we could use your help! Even a couple of bucks is rad! We are taking next week off so Rick can chill with Jesus and the Easter Bunny, but we will be back April 9th with Alphabet Cult!
The Grimtones – So There Were These Bears
S8 E10
Welcome to the Worst Little Podcast. We’re live from the recent, snowy past this week for our third installment of our Women’s March shows with The Grimtones! For the first time ever our awesome intern Shrek got to hang out in studio A with Nick and Kim! Congrats on making it across the hallway, Shrek! This week we’re asking important questions like: are you still friends with her and is she going to listen to this podcast? Tune in for fat, sweaty, German brats, botched circumcisions, and punk rock battle wounds (RIP, Alise’s ankle). But MOST IMPORTANTLY, there’s some badass music from one of Reno’s strongest lady musicians.
Michelle Bell – Vocals and Guitar
The Grimtones! Carter – Drums; Young Nick – Bass; Michelle – Vocals and Guitar
The Grimtones spend their days cookin’ hot dogs, snorting kool-aid, fumblin’ about on yee plotter, and recording music. You can see Michelle, Carter, and young Nick, March 31st at Shea’s. They’re currently hard at work recording their new album at Dogwater Studios.
Thanks for the clap, Carter, and thanks to the Grimtones for being such excellent guests! Next week we have guest host Mikey Ramirez from The Shames joining us to interview Rachel McElhiney of Failure Machine and Alise Corbin of SWIGS for our final week of Women’s March shows!
Carter – Drums, with Old “Silver Fox” Nick Ramirez
Go see a couple of shows this weekend! Here’s Kim’s picks:
Friday – Acid Teeth // ManifeStatioN // Infecto Skeletons // Grimedog at Sheas. 8PM 21+
Sunday – Moon Hooch w/ The Accidentals & Six Mile Station at The Saint. 8PM 21+
Beyond – Stay tuned for updates about Grem Fest and the 14th Marianarchy!
Shrek – He’s Just Happy To Be Here
Thanks for listening to another week of us getting drunk with our friends and thanks to Shrek for being hilarious. Life is short and we love ya, Reno.
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