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ClifTones w/ JC Denison

Host JC Denison sits down with Louisville musicians, bartenders, artists, food folks, and more for in-depth and candid conversations.

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01:09:49

Episode 32: Anne Gauthier

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/09/25

Anne Gauthier recently took over as lead engineer at Louisville's LaLaLand studio. She moved here from Montreal only 3 years ago but has already made a lasting impact on the music scene here and its recorded output. A former graphic designer and drummer, she seamlessly wove those skills together to become one of the only female recording engineers around. Anne sat down with JC to talk about growing up in Canada, women in sound, Kroger, and more... This episode is sponsored by Cobra Verde and

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01:37:23

Episode 31: Ethan Buckler/Will Russell

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/09/18

Ethan Buckler is the mastermind behind Louisville band King Kong. His music and songwriting is a superb blend of funk, storytelling, humor, and sexuality. He desires to make you dance. Ethan was also a founding member of Slint and appears on their album TWEEZ. He sat down with JC to talk about writing catchy hooks, dancing as rebellion, Lakeside Swim Club, and more... And Will Russell stops by with a few updates. This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee & Dauntless Distributing.

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01:03:29

Episode 30: John Timmons

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2018/09/11

John Timmons founded legendary Louisville record store Ear X-tacy. As owner and operator, he turned legions of local listeners onto all sorts of independent and alternative music; tourists came from all over to dig, too! A critical part of the Louisville music scene for over 25 years, Ear X-tacy played host to mainstream and local bands and served as a communal stomping ground for punks and indie kids. John sat down with JC to talk about starting the store from scratch, 'selling out', getting over

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01:11:56

Episode 29: Kevin Coultas

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/09/04

Kevin Coultas played drums for legendary Louisville bands Rodan, Rachel's, The Sonora Pine, King G. and the J Crew, Metroschifter, and more. His sophisticated and unique approach to drumming has made an undeniable impact on Louisville music. He's also one hell of a radio DJ, has great taste in music, and is a damn fine history teacher. He sat down with JC to talk about musical technique, Jason Noble, cops, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

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01:10:40

Episode 28: Sara Callaway

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2018/08/28

Sara Callaway picked up her first violin at age 6, studied and practiced rigorously, earned a Master's Degree in music, and then still wasn't sure if she wanted to live the life of a professional musician. But whether she found herself in China, Berlin, or Appalachia, music always found its way back to her. Once she settled in Louisville, she started making waves, performing with the likes of Dane Waters, Jacob Duncan, & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. She also co-founded the SONIC Bernheim series and now

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01:38:08

Episode 27: Scott Ritcher

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/08/21

Scott Ritcher lives in Stockholm, Sweden, but recently came back to Louisville to batch and promote his own Bedtime Bourbon. Before his exodus, he fronted influential bands Sunspring and Metroschifter and founded the legendary Louisville music label SLAMDEK. He also helped run Initial Records and published his own zine, K. Composite. Oh yeah, and he ran for mayor! He sat down with JC to talk about being an ex-pat, immersing himself in DIY culture, bourbon, and more... This episode is sponsored by

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01:18:40

Episode 26: Jacob Duncan

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/08/14

Jacob Duncan is an incredibly talented composer and reeds player. His avant garde project Liberation Prophecy has been destroying musical boundaries since its inception when he was in high school. As a driven and hyper focused musician, he's worked with the likes of Norah Jones, Will Oldham, and Rachel Grimes; as a passionate educator he works regularly with mentally disabled children. He sat down with JC to talk about compositional processes, cultural appropriation, the necessity of hope, and

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01:10:43

Episode 25: Rob Pennington

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/08/07

Rob Pennington is a pillar of Louisville hardcore and punk. Having fronted the bands Endpoint, By the Grace of God, and Black Cross, his musical imprint is heavy, loud, and fierce. He's been playing in bands since high school, but he's managed to build and maintain a successful career in education, working with students with severe mental disabilities. Before his move to North Carolina, he sat down with JC to talk about behavioral therapy, the evolution of Endpoint, playing Cahoot's, and more..

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01:04:26

Episode 24: Allison Cross

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/07/31

Allison Cross is a unique contributor to Louisville music in that she approaches music from three different directions: she's a trombonist, a DJ, and a music therapist. A native of Murray, KY, she moved to Louisville for school and immersed herself in live performance and her studies. While therapy is her first love, she couldn't quite let go of performing, and now as DJ Alli, she lights up dance floors all over town. She sat down with JC to talk about therapeutic processes, playing in big bands,

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01:00:45

Episode 23: Nick & Sam Wilkerson

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/07/24

Nick & Sam Wilkerson comprise the rhythm section of the world's best American band, White Reaper. Success hit them at an early age, but they've stayed grounded, composed, and (mostly) out of trouble. As twins growing up in Louisville, they immersed themselves in the music scene and quickly realized they wanted to spend their lives making rock & roll. They sat down with JC to talk about touring, getting a record deal, vaping, getting SCAMMED, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros

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01:03:09

Episode 22: Jaxon Lee Swain

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/07/17

Jaxon Swain is an ambassador of Louisville music. Whether it's through his work with SonaBlast, his solo music, his involvement with Wanda Jackson, or his radio shows, he spreads sounds in countless places. A Hoosier transplant, he landed in Louisville and immediately began sharing his unique musical perspective. He sat down with JC to talk about growing up in Indiana, speed boats, being a romantic motherfucker, and more... This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records and Dauntless

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01:28:34

Episode 21: Andrew Sellers

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/07/10

Andrew Sellers has lived in New York and Los Angeles, but keeps ending up back in Louisville. And no matter how far he distances himself from it, he keeps coming back to music. His creative mind has been the backbone of projects as diverse as Andrew Rinehart, Saredren Wells, and Flight 19. He sat down with JC to talk about navigating the struggles between a practical and artistic life, the profound effects of family, Fugazi & Refused, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and

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01:13:07

Episode 20: Will Russell

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2018/07/03

Will Russell had a very public mental breakdown in 2015 and hit bottom at the top of Funtown Mountain. He suffered a prolonged and intense manic episode, very similar to one he experienced nearly 20 years before. But in between all that, he co-founded Lebowski Fest, opened the Why Louisville store, traveled the world spreading the gospel of the Dude, and gave this city some of its most vivid and memorable artistic moments. Will has come back into the creative world full force with two brand new

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01:18:21

Episode 19: MaryLiz Bender

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/06/26

MaryLiz Bender roams the cosmos regularly with astronauts & Bill Nye the Science Guy. But before that she co-founded Twin Limb, toured the US, & made several great records. A native of Missouri, she moved to Louisville in her late teens, lived a whirlwind life dabbling in photography, design, and pretty much everything else. She finally decided to settle down and start a rock band. Space was calling though; the universe required attention, and MaryLiz heeded its call. She sat down with JC to talk

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Episode 18: Dave Bird

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/06/19

Dave Bird has been in more bands than he can keep track of, and all of them have had an indelible imprint on Louisville music. He played in bands like OUT., VRKTM, Rude Weirdo, & American Lesions, and has contributed to several Bonnie Prince Billy recordings, and now performs with Tricia Cooper as the duo Bird/Trooper. Dave is a humble and joyous person with a fiercely intense musical style, whether he's playing guitar, bass, or singing. A Louisville native, he started playing in bands in the late

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01:18:27

Episode 17: Kim Sorise

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/06/12

Kim Sorise is a world-class DJ, curator, and educator. She moved to Louisville from Detroit in 2000, found herself immediately surrounded by Louisville music icons, and hit the ground running as a news reporter and club DJ. Having worked for public radio for years, she covered topics as diverse as local politics, military training, and farming diversification. Her former radio shows 'The Independent Hit Parade' and 'Dirty Soul Party', as well as her regular club gigs around Louisville, have had

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01:00:37

Episode 16: Jecorey '1200' Arthur

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/06/05

Jecorey '1200' Arthur has spent his life in Louisville bridging gaps between hip-hop, classical music, and community activism. From an early age, he started creating beats and recording music and quickly formed his own artistic voice and musical palette. Not content with the trappings of music school, he sought to fuse his hip-hop upbringing with his university education, and Louisville music has never been the same. Whether its through his work with the Louisville orchestra, Louisville Public

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01:13:13

Episode 15: Meg Samples

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/05/29

Meg Samples is a vital part of Louisville music. Whether it's through her drumming with Squeezebot, Maximon, or the Deloreans, or her musical education roles with Louisville Leopards and Girls Rock, she continues to have an expansive influence on the musical lives of adults and children. And her show on WFPK has become a crucial part of its nighttime programming. She makes all this seem effortless, though, and maintains a constantly creative and evolving musical lifestyle. Having grown up in a small

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01:09:29

Episode 14: Craig Pfunder

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/05/22

Craig Pfunder is an instrumental figure in Louisville electronic music and DJ culture. An import to the city by way of Korea and then Oregon, he found a family of like-minded, dance-hungry individuals here who were determined to move their energy from the mosh pit to the dance floor. As a co-founder of VHS or Beta, he helped fuse the seemingly disparate worlds of indie rock and dance music. Through his work as a DJ and event curator, he continues to bridge musical divides and bring creative people

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01:12:26

Episode 13: Dominic Cipolla

ClifTones w/ JC Denison ·

2018/05/15

Dominic Cipolla resides in New York, but part of him will always consider Louisville his home. Before his exodus, he helped shape Louisville's independent music sound, playing in Starkiller & Sapat, and founding the ever-evolving Phantom Family Halo. Once in New York, he re-established PFH, and began to work with artists like Martin Bisi and Torres. A highly sought after drummer, he recently reconnected with Louisville pals WATTER to join them on their newest record and tour, and was just invited to

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