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Wednesday, August 17, 2005
  • CBGB's

    Does CBGB's Still Matter?

    A judge has ruled that legendary New York City club CBGB can't be evicted from their building for past due rent. But the landlord is appealing and CBGB's still doesn't have a new lease. Today, Chicago Sun-Times rock critic Jim DeRogatis looks at whether that club still really matters. Also joining us is J. Ralph. The 29-year-old musician's hypnotic compositions have become a hit with advertisers, appearing in ads for Volkswagen, Nike and others. His music blends lush orchestral backdrops with electronica and quasi-operatic singing. He joins us to talk about his work and commercial success.

J. Ralph

J. Ralph may not be a household name, but chances are you've heard his music, in the form of hypnotic pieces from countless TV ad campaigns. He joins us today to introduce the world of J. Ralph.
» J. Ralph's Web site

Does CBGB's Still Matter?

New York's legendary CBGB nightclub has been saved, at least for now. But does it still matter? Rock critic Jim Derogatis joins us for a look at the club's fate.
» Jim DeRogatis's Web site

Suzanne Vega

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Bob Mould Live

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Dawn Landes

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The Heavy

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The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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