@wfmumichael.bsky.social
WFMU DJ, goofball
Greg Calbi, one of the world's premier mastering engineers, joins me this week we'll spend the whole two hours listening to some of the 7,000+ projects he's worked on, and hearing the stories and getting the behind-the-scenes perspective.
Tune in to WFMU Sat July 26th, 11am-1pm
@wfmu.bsky.social
I’ve got a story in the next issue of Stanchion
It is about a Brooklyn bartender who drives to Maine to visit him mother in hospice, but it’s not as dark as it sounds.
You can get a copy here:
shorturl.at/1nGR7
@stanchion.bsky.social
A band from Spain, Back to The Hills, just released a cover of a song I wrote, "We Invented Love."
W/ a few changes in the lyrics: "Fireflies in mayonnaise jars" becomes "Fireflies in Mary's yard" - which may be an improvement.
It's here:
shorturl.at/Y0Ook
original version here:
shorturl.at/HU3eH
Sorry to hear that Lalo Schifrin passed away.
We've just podcast our 2007 @wfmu.bsky.social chat here:
tinyurl.com/3p3kh5cy
or here:
tinyurl.com/ye9h5pn4
or any place you like to get your podcasts.
Lalo comes off as sharp, funny, insightful & charming.
His body of work is pretty mind-blowing.
90 year old studio musician legend Carol Kaye has been in the news lately - for saying she's not interested in her RRHOF induction - so today we have re-podcasted our 2007 conversation... (wherever you get your podcasts)
Also, you can read our 2020 chat is here:
pleasekillme.com/carol-kaye/
A photo of Elvis Costello's keyboard player, Steve Nieve, playing the piano
Saturday's guest will be Steve Nieve!
Elvis Costello's keyboardist for 48 years!
I have many questions... so this will be 2 hours of interview and related music.
He's got a new release and tour
www.stevenieve.com
@wfmu.bsky.social Sat June 14th, 11am-1pm - 91.1, 90.1, 91.9 & www.wfmu.org/michael
Sat's show I welcome Pearl Harbour to chat about the new Pearl Harbour & The Explosions reissue (which includes a #NickLowe cover)
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and N.E. Pennsylvania; at 91.9 in Rockland County, & www.wfmu.org/michael
Did you know Sammy Hagar wrote this #1 hit:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbSh....
Sat's @wfmu.bsky.social show my guest: Stephen Lewis author of "Richard Manuel: His Life & Music, from the Hawks & Bob Dylan to The Band."
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; at 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ & NE PA; 91.9 in Rockland County & www.wfmu.org/michael
On Saturday's radio show I'm chatting with interesting human being David Lowery about his new lp,the 40th anniversary of Camper Van Beethoven's debut & his work with Cracker
11am-1pm 91.1 FM, 90.1 FM, 91.9 in & www.wfmu.org/michael
BIG NEWS - I've had had short story published in the spring 2025 edition of The First Line Literary Journal! https//www.thefirs...
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A bear wearing a WFMU T Shirt - by old friend Juniper - part of a set of 22 postcards that can be yours with a pledge to Saturday's show.
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm with my co-host Mr. Finewine!
pledge anytime at: wfmu.org/michael
Our fundraiser ends Sunday! Please help us reach our goal.
World famous WFMU D.J. Michael Shelley, drawn as if he were a monkey, sitting in Studio A of WFMU while doing his radio show!
A portrait of me by MY WIFE - part of a set of 22 Michael Shelley Show postcards that can be yours with a pledge of $75 to Saturday's radio show - you'll also get a sticker and the new WFMU T-shirt!
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm
wfmu.org/michael
WFMU's fundraiser starts Monday. Folks who pledge to my show will get this set of 22 spectacular postcards!
Pledge anytime at
www.wfmu.org/playlists/SH
Or pledge while I'll be live on the air March 8 & 15th - and I'll have great prizes to give away then as well!
@wfmu.bsky.social
31:15 minutes into the latest episode of “This America Life” (the episode titled “How To Win Friends and Influence People) a piece of music I wrote (and recorded in my basement with one microphone) titled “Pearl River” is used as music score. Worth a listen!
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▢ 4 cups flour
▢ 1 cup table salt
▢ 1.5 cups water
bake @ 225 for 80 - 100 minutes
My daughter & I have been making some music - if you're not familiar and curious, this is a good introduction:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
On Dec 7th my radio guest will be Andrew Reich, director of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story
WFMU will be screening the film 12/22 - tickets here:
shorturl.at/nrJcZ
Info & dates for other screenings:
www.reddkrossfilm.com
Tune in Sat 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org/michael
@wfmu.bsky.social
Sorry to hear about the passing of Andy Paley. On today's radio show (11-1pm) I'll be playing a bit my 2013 Paley Bros. chat - topics include opening for Sean Cassidy at MSG & recording (loudly) at Brother Studios w/ The Ramones. Whole conversation at: www.wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
@wfmu.bsky.social
In my 2008 chat with Shel Talmy I asked him what % of royalties due he'd been paid - he said "40 or 50%" Also, when he was born... answer: "1941." Which maybe wasn't 100% accurate. Very rock & roll answer. Our whole chat has been podcast today shorturl.at/YzyGp (or wherever) @wfmu.bsky.social
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Melanie Vammen holding a copy of "Melanie And Kim Mondays"
On Saturday's radio show I'll be chatting with Melanie Vammen about her recent project, a zine called "Melanie And Kim Mondays" which documents the incredible friendship she shared with longtime bandmate Kim Shattuck, one of my all-time favorite songwriters. It's a beautiful, moving story.
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