When we first blogged about them back in December 2008, we could have had no idea how big a year 2009 was going to be for Tonstartssbandht.  In the past year, the band, composed of the White brothers, Eddy and Andy, have released two critically-acclaimed records, An When and Dick Nights, and they’ve received the snowball hype of the blogosphere that has come to be the sure sign of a band about to break, making many “Best of 2009″ lists.

VKR was psyched to get the chance to record Tonstartssbandht when they were rolling through our woods en route to play a show at Bard with Ultra Thin.  The show was canceled and the White bros gave 125% to this radio session.  Michael Jackson’s message may be “love” and Eddy and Andy’s is just as simple–  “fun.”  Enjoy.

1. Intro

2. Jesse

3. Suzie

4. It’s Only Love / Sov Gott Rose Marie

5. Black Country

6. 5ft7

7. Imenope

8. Ornette!

T O N S T A R T S S B A N D H T    MYSPACE

Last week, Brooklyn psychedelic poppers Florida dropped by VKR while about to play Vassar with SHDWPLY-labelmates Sore Eros and Teeth Mountain.  Florida laid down four solid tracks in a stripped-down, more relaxed mode, distancing themselves from the deep jam of their live shows and baring the bones of each of these songs.

1. Icarus

2. Sept. 15

3. Yr Face

4. Deadbeat Sons

F L O R I D A     MYSPACE

We have officially begun the Spring Schedule here at WVKR! Check out the “Program Guide” section of our website to see the new roster of shows and look out for printed program guides in a few weeks. Thanks for keeping it tuned to 91.3 FM Poughkeepsie!

In the midst of all these tweets about donating to Haiti relief funds via text message, it’s kind of nice to see more traditional community-based activism emerging as an alternative. On Saturday, February 6, WVKR Dj’s Super T, Christine Williams, Vincent Smith, Rupie T, and Plummie are teaming up with WCZX to put on a Haitian Disaster Relief Fundraiser. The Ciboney Cafe (located at 189 Church Street in Poughkeepsie) has donated the use of its venue for the evening, and doors open at 7:30. There will be a cover charge at the door. 100% of all money collected will go to Haiti through the Presbyterian church. Any questions about the event should be directed to Christine Williams at Koolmeditations@hotmail.com