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Live from the Avant Garden

Join host, V.J. Hyde and guests for a garden party podcast where we talk dirt and play music for the pansies. Recorded live from a community garden plot in the DMV. Come for the gardening tips and stay for the live music!Each episode, V.J. and guest(s) meet in his community garden plot to chat about gardening, music, sustainability, culture and more. No garden party is complete without music, so listeners (and V.J. 's plants) will be treated to live music from locally, nationally and

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All Episodes

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Devin Ocampo - Episode 17

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2025/12/31

Live from the Avant Garden's last episode of 2025 disproves the adage, "never meet you heroes" as the AstroStage hosts the one and only Devin Ocampo (Faraquet, Medications, The Effects, Smart Went Crazy, Beauty Pill...). It's a family affair as Devin is joined by his wonderful wife and musical collaborator, Renata Ocampo (Warm Sun, Crowd Scene). We add more entries to the Dischord Diaries while gabbing about the origin of Devin's influential band Faraquet who who recently

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Waxing Crone - Episode 16

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2025/12/21

This episode is blessed by a song witch!!! That's right, Waxing Crone sets both the sage and the stage on fire in the 16th installment of Live from the Avant Garden! Meagan Perkins discusses her experiences as the bassist of DC punk royalty, Princessed and her time bringing farm fresh goodness to urban tables while working at Shalom Farms near Richmond, VA. Then we get to hear her incredible original songs and more bewitch the bees and call in the harvest!Music starts at 33:23Waxing Crone can be

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Petrichor - Episode 15

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2025/11/28

Episode 15 of Live from the Avant Garden proves that the kids are alright with none other than Petrichor. This band of 8th and 10th grade friends and family members have been hitting big and small stages all across the DMV and the east coast after forming thanks in large part to the vital work of GirlsRock!DC. They played their first gig with the help of Hot Mic'd Punks, which is a rapidly growing network of youth bands and solo artists spreading their talents throughout the DC area. In this

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Jeff Barsky - Episode 14

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2025/10/24

Jeff Barsky aka Insect Factory (Bedmaker, Shadow Riot) graces the astro stage in episode 14 of Live from the Avant Garden! In the first part of the show, Jeff talks about sharing his hands on Kibbutzim and on fretboards for acts such as Time is Fire and his (sometimes) solo project Insect Factory. In the second part of the show, we get an exclusive acoustic improv performance by Insect Factory. We also get some other 'sclusies like our largest audience yet including cameos from Bonnie Schlegel,

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Episode 13 - Letters to Delphi

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2025/10/04

Episode 13 of Live from the Avant Garden proves your superstitions that Izzy Burke and Don Potter's project, Letters to Delphi, is a direct line to the muses. We test the bounds of recording in the great wide open and Don and Izzy prove their mettle as inimitable forces in the DMV music scene! The first part of the show offers you insights into their respective paths growing to the top of your ears in influential local hard hitters such as Outerloop, Cherub Tree, and Modest Goddess while

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Episode 12 - GXB & Bobby Thompson

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2025/08/31

Episode 12 features Ben Tufts and Guy Bouchie alongside Bobby Thompson of GXB and Root Nine Records, respectively. We dig deep into the roots of Northern Virginia music scenes then and now; and we learn about the vital work being done today at local institutions such as Vanguard Arts Center, Music on the Hill, 7DrumCity and through organizations like Girls Rock NOVA/Girls Rock DC. We then get to hear Guy and Ben rock the robins with some select GXB tunes followed by Bobby and Ben getting dirty with

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Episode 11 - Ella G

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2025/07/16

Episode 11 of Live from the Avant Garden features Ella Gallogly of Lud Roes, Old Knife and more!! Ella and VJ lounge on the Astro Stage and chat about the origins of Ella's incredible chops on guitar and drums while finding meaning in the journey and not the destination. Then Ella peels the petals off the pansies with her incredibly powerful original songs.Music starts at 42:00Hear and see more Ella G by following her and Lud Roes on Facebook, Instagram and Apple Music in addition to other

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Episode 10 - GiGi Marie

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2025/06/29

Live from the Avant Garden turns 10 episodes old and host V.J. Hyde celebrates with special guests GiGi Marie and Ryan Parsons! VJ dives deeper than ever into Fairfax music scene fellowship and both GiGi and Ryan reminisce about their youthful days harvesting and slinging family-farm-grown tomatoes. Then GiGi regales the roses with her original ballads, some of which are now streaming on her latest release, All Things Night & BeautifulMusic starts at 40:17Listen and See GiGi here:Gigi Marie:

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Episode 9 - Swingamajig

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2025/06/02

On episode 9 of Live from the Avant Garden, VJ is joined by Swingamajig (Wilfredo Morales, Nicole Edwards and John Previti)! They chat about the far reaching influences of the DMV music scenes, wax nostalgic about bountiful avocados and cherries, and lend some tips about plants that help deter common household pests. Then this super trio performs music from their debut CD, "Mine, Mine, Mine", out now on D.S.I. Records.Music starts at 34:45Check out Swingamajig by following Wilfredo

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Episode 8 - Cinema Hearts

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2025/05/04

In the eighth episode of Live from the Avant Garden, host V.J. Hyde is joined by Caroline Weinroth of Cinema Hearts fame! They gab about Caroline's path from hometown beauty queen to nationally acclaimed rockstar and seasonal farmer's market steward. We get some tips on how not to slide into home base and hear some acoustic versions of Cinema Hearts ideal tunes. Music starts at 46:18Listen to Cinema Hearts at www.cinemahearts.comThis episode was recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025)

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Episode 7: Amanda Dove

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2025/04/27

On the 7th episode of Live from the Avant Garden, VJ shares the astro stage with Amanda Dove from the DC powerhouse, Kinda Evil. They giggle through conversations about the cost benefit analysis of growing cilantro and chat about the best stages to rock in DC. Then Amanda sinks her teeth into some of her incredible music.Find all things Kinda Evil here!!Like and subscribe to Live from the Avant Garden on your pod catcher of choice and find out what's growing in the Avant Garden here!

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Episode 6 - Ammonite

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2025/01/25

On the sixth episode of Live from the Avant Garden, the Astro Stage is graced by the inestimable talents of Selena Benally, Alyson Cina, and Erin Frisby; collectively known as Ammonite. The trio discuss what's in their garden and how to prevent raiding deer from trampling on your dreams of growing prolific cantaloupes, corn and other copious crops. In the second half of the show, Ammonite put the local avian community to shame with their mind blowing harmonies and brilliant compositions.Music

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Episode 5 - Don Zientara

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2024/08/08

On episode 5 of Live from the Avant Garden, DC legend, world famous record producer, and mind-blowingly incredible musician, Don Zientara (Inner Ear Studios, Dischord Records) graces the Astro Stage with his presence, stories, humor and of course, original music! What else can I say about having the dude that recorded all of my favorite records (shameless plug: including my own band, Old Knife) on my little podcast in my little garden?!?!(Music starts at: 53:16)Find and follow Don Zientara

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Episode 3 - Cherry Blossom Special

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2024/06/16

Cherry Blossom Special (Nick Cameron, Justin Heath, Mari Carlson, Sophie Chang, Greg Mulley) makes the trek from Tacoma Park, MD to visit the Avant Garden. We get into the catnip about the journey from starting a small windowsill herb garden to going full-blown Gardening junkie. Then the group turns the grass blue with their incredible music. (Music begins at: 21:12)Find and follow Cherry Blossom Special

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Episode 4 - Chris Dinosaur

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2024/06/10

Chris Dinosaur of the NOVA rock group, Dinosaurus, and LFTAG host, VJ, discover many crossed paths that wound up leading them to the Avant Garden astro-stage. We wax poetic and lament the good old days at the legendary Fairfax, VA bohemian paradise that was Epicure Cafe. Then Chris Dinosaur crushes us with his jurassic talent as a singer/ songwriter. (Music starts at: 43:50)Find and follow Chris Dinosaur and Dinosaursus

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Episode 2 - The Flip Phones

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2023/10/05

The Flip Phones (Lindsey Wray and Ryan Kobb) visit V.J. at the Avant Garden to regale us with glorious tales of their back yard victory against invading bamboo and enlighten us on their stellar song writing process. Songs begin at xx:xxStream and follow and like and love the Flip Phones here:https://www.theflipphones.comhttps://theflipphones.bandcamp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theflipphoneshttps://www.facebook.com/theflipphonesbandCatch them LIVE at a stage near

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Episode 1 - Eric Keller

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2023/05/18

In the inaugural episode of Live from the Avant Garden V.J. plays hookie at the garden with his long time friend and musical broham, Eric Keller. V.J. gives us a lay of the land and gabs about preparing your garden for winter. Eric performs some original finger-style songs on acoustic guitar. Don't just sit there and rot! Go check out his music at: https://creakinghand.bandcamp.comFollow him on Instagram: @creakinghandBe sure to subscribe to and leave a review for Live from the Avant Garden on

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