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Photos of Cedar & Boyer, the Local Lounge guests for Sunday, May 12th, 2013 at 10 pm PDT. Photos by Matt Loi.
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Saturday, March 02, 2013

Raze The City

For a songwriter, finding the right musical collaborators can be an ongoing process. But all is not lost if the ideal is never achieved: the musical journey can be just as fulfilling as the desired destination. Luckily, Mike Nielsen recently assembled his strongest line-up so far. He has been writing songs for years, working with many local musicians under the moniker Nuke Venus. Now, Chelsey Heidenreich is singing lead, playing guitar, and incorporating some of her own songs into the newly-formed band Raze the City. Mike adds lead guitar and backing vocals, his son Nick supplies another layer of guitar, and Amy provides vocal harmonies and some tasteful piano accompaniment. With this dense and intricate melodic structure, a tight rhythm section is a necessity. Roger's supportive bass lines and Brian's solid drumming are what keep everything together. The resulting sound can range from lush ballads to straight-up rockers.

With a name like Raze the City, one might expect lyrics of a destructive nature. However, the songs are about destroying only the negative aspects of modern life, allowing us to rebuild using only what's positive. In keeping with their sense of community, they are playing a concert at The Bing on March 29th for the benefit of Gabby, a local 6-year-old girl battling leukemia. To get the word out, Raze the City will bring their acoustified full-band set-up to the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge this Sunday, showing a mellow counterpoint to the heavier EP tracks that they will spin.

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Hear Raze the City on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge on Sunday, March 3rd (and catch the replays on March 17th AND 31st), 2013 at 10 pm Pacific Time. Tune your radio to 103.1 FM in the Spokane/Post Falls/Coeur d'Alene area or listen live to the on-line audio stream. You can also hear the live broadcast on your iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Android, or Blackberry with the iHeartRadio app.

UPDATE

Here is Raze the City's entire Local Lounge show as high-quality streaming audio:

LISTEN to the 30-minute broadcast

Including these original songs:

Start a Fight (EP)
Stronger (live)
Pedestal (EP)
Music Box (live)
Glow (EP)
Dream Song (live)
Though Not Yet Passed (EP)

original airdate: Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 at 10 pm PST.

To listen to the streaming audio, all you need is Adobe Flash Player. You may need to allow pop-ups on this page, as the media player will open in a new window.

Check back on this page later to see a video of Raze the City performing "Dream Song" live in the Local Lounge!

See them perform live in the Inland Northwest:

Saturday, March 2nd, 8pm at Carr's Corner (230 S Washington St in Spokane) with Midnight Mine. Amy and Chelsey are opening the show as back-to-back solo acts.
Tuesday, March 5th, 7pm at The Grail Venue & Restaurant (4720 Seltice Ave in Coeur d'Alene) with Not for Now and Still the Sky's Limit
Saturday, March 23rd, 8pm: Raze the City release show at Carr's Corner with Brad Perry, One Match Left, and The Colourflies
Friday, March 29th, 8pm: A Concert for Gabby at The Bing Crosby Theater (901 W Sprague Ave in Spokane) with Tommy G & The Nug Jug Band and WayWard 2. This performance will benefit Gabby, a local 6-year-old girl, in her fight against leukemia. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.

Find Raze the City on ReverbNation, Facebook, and Twitter.

The 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge is produced with love and care by Matt Loi.

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Saturday, March 09, 2013

Jenelle

From Medical Lake to Seattle to Spokane, Jenelle has already lived an adventurous life. In previous musical projects, she would keep her journey's private stories to herself. Now, she is willing to sing exactly what's on her mind. The brutal honesty of her lyrics is smoothed-out just enough by her soulful, sultry voice. Her newly-released album Initium, produced locally by Mozezbeats, is also a departure from her prior efforts in terms of musical arrangement: sparse electronic timbres and chill beats provide the backdrop for her deeply-personal expression. One of these tracks has already been remixed by another local: DJ Mammoth. Jenelle still calls upon a few trusted musicians to back her up for live performances, including local guitarist Scotty Ray Roddan. This Sunday on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge, Jenelle and Scott will show their acoustic side, along with some CD cuts and her remixed tune "I'll Take It" (Rendered).

Scotty Ray Roddan and Jenelle. Click here for more photos.

Hear Jenelle on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge on Sunday, March 10th (and catch the replay on March 24th), 2013 at 10 pm PDT. Tune your radio to 103.1 FM in the Spokane/Post Falls/Coeur d'Alene area or listen live to the on-line audio stream. You can also hear the live broadcast on your iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Android, or Blackberry with the iHeartRadio app.

UPDATE

Here is Jenelle's entire Local Lounge show as high-quality streaming audio:

LISTEN to the 30-minute broadcast

Including these original songs:

Ugly (live)
Burn Me (CD)
His Force (live)
Poppa (CD)
Don't Hurry (live)
I'll Take It (remixed as "Rendered" by DJ Mammoth)

original airdate: Sunday, March 10th, 2013 at 10 pm PDT.

To listen to the streaming audio, all you need is Adobe Flash Player. You may need to allow pop-ups on this page, as the media player will open in a new window.

Here is a video of Jenelle and Scott performing "Don't Hurry" live in the Local Lounge:

Find Jenelle on Facebook and ReverbNation.

The 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge is produced with love and care by Matt Loi.

Listen live on your smartphone with the free iHeartRadio app!

Thursday, February 07, 2013

Dirk Lind

From his formative years in India to settling down in Spokane, Dirk Lind has seen it all. After a childhood immersed in classical and Indian music, it was punk rock that truly opened the door for Dirk as a songwriter. He has witnessed both profound beauty and hardship, and he isn't afraid to express both in his songs. Even when tackling darker subjects, he still exposes a thread of hope to the listener. His regular Thursday night gig at Luxe Coffee House and summertime busking allow him to reach both an intimate audience and the open-minded passer-by. This Sunday Dirk Lind will spin tracks from his solo CD "Division Street" and perform some songs live in the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge.

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Hear Dirk Lind on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge on Sunday, February 10th (and catch the replay on February 24th), 2013 at 10 pm PST. Tune your radio to 103.1 FM in the Spokane/Post Falls/Coeur d'Alene area or listen live to the on-line audio stream. You can also hear the live broadcast on your iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Android, or Blackberry with the iHeartRadio app.

UPDATE

Here is Dirk Lind's entire Local Lounge show as high-quality streaming audio:

LISTEN to the 30-minute broadcast

Including these original songs:

Lovers Left Behind (CD)
All Of Us Are Strangers (live)
Stone (CD)
Don't Let Your Troubles Be Your Guide (CD)
I Surrender (live)

original airdate: Sunday, February 10th, 2013 at 10 pm PST.

To listen to the streaming audio, all you need is Adobe Flash Player. You may need to allow pop-ups on this page, as the media player will open in a new window.

Check back on this page later to see a video of Dirk Lind performing his song "I Surrender" live in the Local Lounge!

See Dirk Lind perform live every Thursday 7-10pm at Luxe Coffee House (1017 W 1st Ave, Suite A in downtown Spokane). Additionally, Dirk will perform on Wednesday, February 20th, 9pm at Soulful Soups & Spirits (117 N Howard St in downtown Spokane) and Friday, February 22nd, 8pm at Silver Mountain Resort (610 Bunker Ave in Kellogg, ID). You can also catch him busking during the warmer months in downtown Spokane around the corner of Main Ave and Howard St.

Find Dirk on his official website, Facebook, ReverbNation, Twitter, and iTunes.

The 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge is powered by Northern Quest Resort & Casino

and produced with love and care by Matt Loi.

Listen live on your smartphone with the free iHeartRadio app!

Friday, February 01, 2013

Flying Mammals

The Birdsall brothers are back! Aaron, James, and Andy have written and recorded so many songs lately that one full-length album won't do justice to their work. Instead, they will release one EP in every quarter of 2013, each with an accompanying tour. Their fun, high-energy live performances include Aaron's acrobatics and simultaneous singing/bass thumping/keyboard playing, James' wild guitar pyrotechnics, and a blindfolded Andy drumming and singing lead vocals. The music is a catchy, upbeat, proprietary blend of rock, funk, and electro-pop with frequent three-part vocal harmonies. With a slew of upcoming local gigs and a nationwide tour, Flying Mammals will give you a preview of their new EP "Liars Lovers Fighters Brothers" and perform some live songs this Sunday on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge.

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Hear Flying Mammals on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge on Sunday, February 3rd (and catch the replay on February 17th), 2013 at 10 pm PST. Tune your radio to 103.1 FM in the Spokane/Post Falls/Coeur d'Alene area or listen live to the on-line audio stream. You can also hear the live broadcast on your iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Android, or Blackberry with the iHeartRadio app.

UPDATE

Here is Flying Mammals' entire Local Lounge show as high-quality streaming audio:

LISTEN to the 30-minute broadcast

Including these original songs:

Fight (CD)
Alive For You (live)
Liar Lovers Fighters Brothers (CD)
I Want Nothing More (live)
I'll Be Here (CD)
New Funk Fam (live)

original airdate: Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 at 10 pm PST.

To listen to the streaming audio, all you need is Adobe Flash Player. You may need to allow pop-ups on this page, as the media player will open in a new window. If you don't see the media player in the new window, just refresh the page in your browser.

Check back on this page later to see a video of Flying Mammals performing their song "I Want Nothing More" live in the Local Lounge, featuring a blindfolded, lead-singing, drum-playing Andy!

See Flying Mammals perform live in the area:

Friday, February 1st, 6pm at The Copa (9265 N Government Way in Hayden, ID)
Saturday, February 2nd, 6pm at The Copa
Friday, February 8th, 4pm at Mt Spokane (29500 N Mt Spokane Park Dr in Mead, WA)
Thursday, February 14th, 6pm at The Copa
Friday, February 15th, 6pm at The Copa
Saturday, February 16th, 6pm at The Copa
Sunday, February 17th, 3pm at Schweitzer Mountain Resort (10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd, Sandpoint, ID)
Friday, February 22nd, 7pm at Carr's Corner (230 S Washington St in downtown Spokane)
Saturday, February 23rd, 6pm at The Copa

Check out their previous appearances on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge:

Find Flying Mammals on Facebook, ReverbNation, Twitter, YouTube, iTunes, iHeartRadio, and NEW! Discover & Uncover.

The 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge is powered by Northern Quest Resort & Casino

and produced with love and care by Matt Loi.

Listen live on your smartphone with the free iHeartRadio app!

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