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What's Up Woodstock

What's Up Woodstock is the podcast where your hosts Pat Finnerty, Rory Connell, Brian Langan, and Rick Flom watch full concerts from Woodstock '99 (a very bad concert festival that happened) and discuss the horrors before them.
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Sep 13, 2017

After a short break we're back in action with special jones Andrew Guest filling in for a hospitalized Brian. For our last episode before TOUR HIATUS (Pat's going on tour), we're looking at Sheryl Crow's set. She and her band did a pretty great job so we mainly talk about other things, including movies and candy bars. Soak up the footage here: https://youtu.be/dWrrdxviU-w

See you in a few months!

Aug 9, 2017

Actor Jerry Rudasill is on hand to point out nudity for a pool-partying Brian as we dive into the barking dynamo known as DMX. In addition, both Pat and Jerry offer interpretations of some of the erstwhile Earl Simmons' more memorable verses, and Rory and Rick are generally lost. Watch along with us (up in) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-J_BuumkuU

 

Aug 2, 2017

DJ/producer Michael Fichman AKA Michael The Lion AKA DJ Apt One AKA Fich sits in for a very busy Brian as we dig into Ice Cube's powerful set from Woodstock 99. Watch along with us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NwDaBxiajc

Jul 26, 2017

Brian, Pat, Rory, and Rick welcome journeyman Philadelphia drummer Pat Berkery to the table for a look at Counting Crows' set at Woodstock '99. Pat B.'s got years of experience behind the tubs and loads of the kind of arcane Rock Knowledge that comes in handy on a podcast and almost nowhere else. Plus, Brian sings! Count your own crows right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSM3Qc45q6Q&t=2114s

Jul 19, 2017

Brian called in sick, so Andrew and Doug fill in as we take a look at The Roots, an incredible band from the great state of Philadelphia. There's only so much you can say about such capable musicians and entertainers, so the conversation strays predictably wide. Highly recommended watching found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyktBnkgZHc

Jul 12, 2017

Local heroes Brian, Rory, Rick, and Pat gather round the ol' YouTube to discuss Vertical Horizon's de rigueur performance from Woodstock '99. Keep an eye on things here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4vioNRuKko  

Jun 27, 2017

Back in the early days of WUW we thought it important, in the interest of equal time, to give listeners a different perspective on some of the acts we didn't necessarily care for. We'd planned call this recurring segment Otherside, and have a special guest enthusiast let us know why we were wrong. We subsequently forgot all about it, but not before we managed to get a few Othersides on tape. So since we have no Regular Episode for you this week, we offer Brian's friend's mom Judith, Kid Rock Fan. Note: this interview was originally recorded in early May, 2016.

Jun 21, 2017

Reformed music writer J. Gabriel Boylan rode a train all the way from New York, New York to fill in for a touring B. Rian Langan. And it's a good thing, too, because Gabe actually has a history with today's subject: Jamiroquai. Rory has no history but whole a lot of issues with singer Jay Kay, and the other two also talk. Check out which crazy hat the guy wore here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cszCm5FrSM&t=1601s

Jun 14, 2017

Brian continues to entertain a grateful nation, and Rick had a speaking engagement, so Rory and Pat are joined by two special guests: NBA namedropper Andrew Jones and Dr. Dog's very own Toby Leaman. The subject of the episode is Buckcherry, charmless throwbacks to a simpler, sleazier time. Watch the set along with the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgUfWr2zOtE

Jun 7, 2017

Brian is playing music on the road on tour with a band he's in, so the remaining usuals are joined by Brandon Beaver, successful guitarist for mewithoutyou and Buried Beds. Beaver (as he's known) has some fun showbiz tales to share, and Pat lets us in on the latest craze for jam band enthusiasts. Speaking of jam bands, today's set is by moe. You can watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc333LexPGg&t=324s

May 31, 2017

No Brian this week, but we have former Dr. Dog guitarists Andrew and Doug back for another trip to Rome, NY by way of Kingston, ON's own The Tragically Hip. This band is pretty amazing, and brain cancer is decidedly not, so please consider donating to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research: https://donate.sunnybrook.ca/braincancerresearch

Watch & listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcK1P491lmk

May 24, 2017

Have you ever been hurt before? Brian's back and we watch Guster. No frills, no bass, no problem. Watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK63a3ojcxE

May 17, 2017

Brian is out on assignment once again, so this week's panel features returning former Dr. Dog guitarists Andrew Jones and Doug O'Donnell. The subject this week is famed dorm room coaster Dave Matthews Band, who deliver an energetic performance of their empty flip-flop rock. Doug bangs out a song by another Dave, and Jones reveals the alternate version of "Crash" that resides in his wife's addled brain. Watch Dave and his pajamas here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skHt1eIkVRU

May 10, 2017

In this episode the Classic Quartet (Ror/Flom/Finn/Bri) covers the performance that may best embody everything that was good and bad about Woodstock '99. An undeniably powerful band that tapped into some of the worst impulses of the assembled throng, however inadvertently. We don't really get into that here, though, it's really just a lot of air drumming, head bobbing, and unrelated stuff like: Desert Island Discs for Matrix Guy, and Movies Where One Guy Kills Everybody. Pat sincerely hopes you'll watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9S-JVKw0mE

 

May 8, 2017

Episode 0028 was not the first time we talked about Jewel with Carol Cleveland Sings. No, a few weeks earlier we did an entire episode that was instantaneously vaporized by the fickle whim of a cruel MacBook. So later than night, after CCS and Rick departed, Pat and Rory sat down to talk about their abject devastation. This is the curious result. They talk about Jewel, love's bitter mystery, and Dayton, Ohio legends Guided By Voices. Quite a lot about Guided by Voices, as it turns out. So I hope you like Guided By Voices.

May 3, 2017

Inspiring creative dynamos Carol Cleveland Sings (Gretchen Lohse and Thomas Hughes) come on the podcast to help us watch Jewel's set from Woodstock '99, which features some great songs, some yodeling, and many, many guitars. We also spend some time deriding Kurt Loder (who for at least a few minutes in the 90s was a total dirtbag), as well as consoling Pat because he's not married to Jewel. Joins us eye-wise here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUfuOAWgjx8

Meanwhile, check out Carol Cleveland Sings' dazzling cover of the WUW theme song: https://www.instagram.com/p/BToTyYFA2be/

And check out their acclaimed album Effervescent Lure here: https://carolclevelandsings.bandcamp.com/

Apr 26, 2017

The podcast settles into what is likely its most relaxed episode yet when Rick, Rory, and Pat are joined by special guests Andrew Jones and Zach Miller, formerly of Dr. Dog and latterly of Dr. Dog, respectively. This gentle quintet watches a full set by paternal piano man Bruce Hornsby, whose friend was booking the show. But that doesn't mean he doesn't put on a fine performance. Also discussed: Allen Iverson, dads, compressors, Southern Accents, dads, solo affectation, weird airplane drugs, dads, and THE TUNNEL. Watch with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymvBHOOf8E8

Apr 19, 2017

Broadcasting from Studio B, it's the Core4 + Native New Yorker (and Pat's bullshit friend) Samantha Story sitting down to watch G. Love, who is also sitting down. He and his Special Sauce brought their Philadelphia blooze-rap to Woodstock '99, and the panel is somewhat conflicted about the result. Happily for some, the YouTube audio cuts out about two thirds of the way through, which you'll discover if you watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AEa0_Y5xm4&t=3226s

Apr 12, 2017

WUW is back in its element as the panel tackles TVT recording artists Sevendust, who (we learn) left all their stuff in Canada in order to perform at Woodstock '99. We also look at an insane picture of a bass player, talk Petty/Shandling, and check in with some old friends as they take on a classic campaign song. Watch the 'Dust with us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG1-4g7iqsM

Apr 5, 2017

While Brian visits his home planet, second-time guest Doug O'Donnell returns to claim the pyramids -- and his role as Resident Expert on Bands Who Play Really Long Sets. This is one of TWO performances by Mr. Clinton and his enormous ensemble, which is good because the Studio B wifi cuts out toward the end. But we soldier on until the WUWthership is righted once again. Free your mind here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8-C_hcS0ek

Mar 29, 2017

Pittsburgh's gentlest souls take the stage at Woodstock '99 and we give it a watch. Some objections are made to Michael G.'s electric guitar allergy, but Liz gets a lot of praise, and Patrick Norman's resemblance to a certain panel member does not go unnoticed. Send yourself on your way (to the concert video) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on_JmSwh5NU

Mar 22, 2017

Returning attorney Andrew Jones has read a biography of James Brown, so it's up to him to bring us up to speed on the legendary godfather of sex machines. Elsewhere on the panel, Pat has seen Centennial Man, Rory has issues with "Give Me One Reason," and Rick has drinks on an empty stomach so he keeps saying "gal" (gross). Eventually, James Brown appears on stage. Here's proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcwhS3VgHpI

Mar 15, 2017

It's everybody's favorite member of Metallica Dave Mustaine's time to shine on today's episode, as Brian, Rick, Pat, and Rory watch Megadeth's performance from Woodstock '99. We talk more about Some Kind of Monster, Bob Rock, Lars, and of course ellipses. You know, Megadeth stuff. Watch with us... here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klNLUYhW-KI

Mar 8, 2017

Veritable fount of musical knowledge Doug "Big Heat" O'Donnell sits in for Brian on this episode, which is all about people drumming. One person drumming is Grateful Dead guy Mickey Hart, who leads his Planet Drum ensemble through a variety of musical styles and a couple favorites from his old band. Doug knows a lot about Mickey, the Dead, and Rory, and if you listen you will too. Watch Mickey & Co. drum here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDTClsaNcyo

Mar 1, 2017

High five-ing, cigarette-flicking Canadian Alanis Morissette gave one of the better performances at Woodstock '99, so it was our pleasure to watch and talk, as per usual. Elsewhere in this ep, Brad Whitford hisses (via Pat), Rory orders potatoes, Brian harmonizes, and Rick rolls down the windows. See what's happening here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1RP0hXWgX0

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