Spice Radio Huntsville

You've probably heard many different stories about the founding of Black Lives Matter and how it's impacting America today. Hy Thurman of the North Alabama School of Organizers goes straight to the source with a candid conversation with one of BLM's founders, Alicia Garza. More information on NASO including upcoming classes at NASO.network   Podcast Edited by Ben Jobe and Mastering by Spice Rack Studios. Intro and Outro music "Early Morning Get Down" by Hunter Copeland

With the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment fast approaching, Madison County Archivist Shalis Worthy joins Huntsvillain to discuss the fight for suffrage in North Alabama and nationwide. We also grieve some words lost to history like "Enfangle", name some strange biological artifacts from the Madison County Archive and of course deep dive into the lives of those who fought for the rights of women in Alabama. A link to Suffrage era political cartoons: http://suffrageandthemedia.org/source/catherine-h-palczewski-suffrage-postcard-archive/ Credit: Palczewski, Catherine H. Postcard Archive. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, IA.

Spice up your Sunday with some Bonafide Gospel Trash, that's right it's The Go-Go Killers live recorded at Spice Rack Studios.   We even get to sit down with Alabama Sharp and the gang during the break to talk Theramin, Tattoos and the normal rites and rituals that go along with a go-go killers show. Today's episode is dedicated to Sophia the guitar, disemboweled live on Spice Radio but someone finished out the show! We hear the tracks "Filthy as Sin", "Until You're Dead", "When Destruction Comes to Town", "I-565" and "Planet Fuck". Mixing by Mike Prosper Mastering by Spice Radio Huntsville

The AK in Tyler AK stands for Alaska, originally out of anchorage the warm hearts and minds of the valley have kept the original rock and blues musician grounded neatly in the south. Tyler had plenty to talk about his journey from the far north all the way to the valley including his time playing in Seattle, his favorites spots to gig down south, names for his many guitars and some ways to cook Alaska's favorite fish Halibut. We hear three live tunes including "That Girl", "Thinking About You" and "The Coffee Shop".

Last year we had the good fortune of interviewing a passel of local jazz legends about their jazz-funk project titled Groove Yard. Chip Gulbro, Keith Taylor, Chris Ferguson and Bryan Williams all make up the masterful squad that brought four live tracks to Spice Rack Studios. You can hear the entire album online on their Spotify. Our interview covers bass face, Latin music's influence on other genres and how jazz influences pop culture today. We hear four tracks live recorded at the Spice Rack including "49 Days", "Monte Sano Rain", "Lazio Rising" and "Soul Men".

On This month's Red Magic Imports we've got everything from face melting noise rock to funk from Japan and everything in between. Salina Brilla brings us music from Go Go Killers and Obed Edom who're playing the benefit show for Chris Fanning Feb 22 at Shagnasty's. We also hear music from Genki Genki Panic playing Sagnasty's March 7th, Possessed by Paul James and a special treat from Otonana Trio making their return to Huntsville on March 1st at Mario's in 5 points. 

At the Bell Tavern on the evening of August 7th 1820 Reuben Turner and Thomas Logwood were drinking heavily. A horseback battle later that evening ends with one man mortally wounded and another barricading himself in the courthouse, but don't worry EVERYONE get's to wave a knife. The story became one of the first big news stories of the day with a special running in the Alabama Republican Newspaper focusing only on this case. We also get a peak into Tennessee Valley resident's menu of the time which consisted of a pile of bacon, salted pork and you can polish that off with whiskey soaked bread and a tall glass of milk.

Salina Brilla has a whole host of new shows to talk about, poetry and of course awesome music to play on this month's Red Magic Imports. Don't miss a free show at Mario's in five points January 26th all ages! Also January 31st at Sidetracks check out Hillbilly Casino and Taco Mouth, and finally February 22nd Shagnasty's will be hosting a benefit show for Chris Fanning featuring Bleaker, Obed Edom, Bluesy and Slewfoot, and the Go-Go Killers. Tune in and go see some shows Huntsville!

Defying all genre X.Y. Spaces are the high energy heavy band ready to defy your expectations. Dan nestled up close to Brady, Jonathan, Alex and Heath to talk about their single "Thanks", stories from the road and their podcast "This Podcast Could Take Forever". Tracks included in today's Podcast include "Mutoid Boy", "Thanks", "Day 14", and "Tool Time".  This show mixed and mastered by Solo Monk and edited by Ben Jobe.  February 29th we'll be live streaming their show with Joe Canada and Camping in Alaska at Straight to Ale! As always X.Y Spaces  Check out their awesome Music Video featuring Cut Throat Freakshow here: https://www.facebook.com/XYspaces/videos/2465760333679598/

On October 29th 2019 local activists Courtney Brown and Emily Canfield sat down and produced an hour long podcast on the state of reproductive rights and locally accessible resources in the state of Alabama. This was the result. 

Alabama is 200 years old today! John O'Brien is back to talk about Governance of the Alabama Territory, the first constitution (which we copied from Mississippi), and our current constitution which is the longest of any state.

In the studio out of Birmingham Alabama it's three piece heavy band Low Frequency Buzz. Matt, Anthony and Cole sometimes name their songs before their written, personally I'm looking forward to "Kidney Farm" and "Shrimp Smoothie". Our interview gets into all the nooks and crannies including how to win a "Big Time Douche" trophy at their shows, and their favorite spice - Trans-fats! Grab the podcast now and you'll get four tunes from Low Frequency Buzz including "Wallor in Squalor", "Suspicious Package", "You're a Chump" and "Mattress Liquidation". Mixes by Chris Ghea Mastering by Spice Radio Huntsville

At our first ever on location Spicecast in front of a live audience it's Lamont Landers Band! When they're not playing the Apollo Theater or Lamont's not jamming out on America's Got Talent they're serving up soul and funk music all over the south-east. We got treated to a huge variety of original tunes and a titillating interview including but not limited to; Lamont's wardrobe malfunctions, backstage with Steve Harvey and a strange addiction to cinnamon sugar. Be sure to grab the interview and tracks now! We hear "Easy", "Love and Lust" and an Untitled Jam.

Put the Turkey knife down and go wake up grandma, It's a new episode of Red Magic with Salina Brilla of DIY Live. This month we hear music from Free Range, Gasoline Tank, Flood Reactor, Saint Chris, and the Piss Poor Players. Salina also gives us the lowdown on her next DIY event coming up Dec 13th at Shagnasty's featuring Saint Chris, The Franken Fucks, and Broken Mask.  

Electric blues and Honky-Tonk extraordinaires Black Tupelo joined us at Spice Rack Studios in North Alabama. They play music built to travel you through time to an earlier period of Rock'n'Roll History. Check out the full interview and tracks from Black Tupelo on today's Spicecast! Tracks include: "Time Travel Love", "What More Can I Do", "Don't Be Evil" and "Up to the River".   Tracks mixed by Chris Ghea and Mastered by Spice Rack Studios.    

October is domestic violence awareness month and this episode of Red Magic Imports features music from 3 bands participating in a fundraiser on Oct 25th at Shagnasty's for Crisis Services of North Alabama which helps victims by providing shelter and legal aid. We hear music from The Dirty Scavengers, Brewster and Bone Zone as well as an original spoken word poetry from Salina on her personal experience with domestic Violence. 

Dan Bullard of Spice Radio sat down with Charles "Toot" Snoddy to discuss his 50 year plus career in music and to get his take on acoustics. Toot takes us through building his first console from scratch to the cheapest and easiest ways to build bass traps and treat rooms acoustically.  Sound Science is a new mini-series distributed by Spice Radio where we interview veterans, visionaries and professionals about the science and functionality of sound design.

We sat down with Hunter Copeland's Band after an amazing live set in Spice Rack Studios. Our interview took place right before their big CD release party and Straight to Ale. Hunter, John, Bobby, Shelly and Scot get into the nitty gritty of producing their album, the way they prefer to form their compositions and of course all their adventures along the way. We also hear the tracks: "The Boom Boom Room", "Adam and the Bull", "Early Morning Git Down" and "Bob's Jam".

Queen of the hardcore scene Salina Brilla is back with another installment of Red Magic Imports! This month we hear music from Stuck Lucky, Bridge City Sinners, Lightnin Luke, King Strang, and The Golden Flakes. Salina and Matt Green are also starting a new Youtube show called DIY Live where they record and interview bands right from the comfort of their own shows! Check it out the first one will be Sept 20th at Shagnasty's Feat. Big Gaping Holes, Jonny and The Black Frames, Stuck Lucky and The Golden Flakes!

Have you ever wanted to see a disgraced dead president shred? Well Friendly Finger Men is here to deliver that and more! Fighting the power one song at a time, these guys will melt your face while delivering a warning about all the corrupting forces in our society. Wearing masks and kicking ass, this band delivers a whirlwind live performance you don't want to miss! They were kind enough to sit with us for a in studio performance and interview. You can watch the live streamed version of it here