House is a Feeling

House music has been described as a very rhythmically based electronic or synthesized music that uses a continuous, repeating (usually also electronically generated) 4/4 bassline. Typically added to this foundation are electronically generated sounds and samples of music such as jazz, blues and synth pop, as well as additional percussion.

Your humble dj knows that this definition just doesn't really capture the essence of the musical genre. Rather, anyone who really understands house music knows that "House is a Feeling."

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_House_is_a__Feeling.mp3

Holy Bijou

This week, DJDeedle defiles the music of the movies. Holy bijou! Is nothing sacred?

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Holy_Bijou.mp3

DJDeedle Live at the Duplex, March 24

Join DJDeedle this Saturday, March 24, from 9:00PM until closing at the Duplex Diner for another installment of Deedlecast Live.

Come early for dinner and stay for cocktails, conversation, and DJDeedle mashes and mixes.

Urban Myths

This week DJDeedle delves into the urban sound. These musical children of the city streets encompass such innovative and culturally significant genres as jazz, hip-hop, R&B, rap, and disco. Truly urban sounds.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Urban_Myths.mp3

Miss Jackson

Miss Jackson, If You're Nasty.

Just when you may have been asking, "DJDeedle, what have you done for me lately," voila! a whole Deedlecast of Janet mashes and mixes.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Miss_Jackson.mp3

Carnival of Oddities

DJDeedle invites you to his carnival of oddities - the strange and unusual, magical and mysterious. Hurry, hurry! Don't miss it!

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Carnival_of_Oddities.mp3

Ambience Chasers

Many of you may remember Ambience Chasers from the days when DJDeedle worked in the cd format. This is a Deedlecast length cut from the full album.

Sit back, relax, and pause from your pursuit of pure ambience.


Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Ambience_Chasers_VBR_2.mp3

Surftime

Deedlecast comes to you this week and next from the beautiful island of Kaua'i, where your dj and the long-suffering one are basking in the sun and taking to the waves. One of our favorite island activities, surfing, is a way of life for many Hawaiians. This Deedlecast is devoted entirely to the music of surfing. As you listen, picture yourself riding the perfect wave to a perfect beach.



Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Surftime.mp3

After 11:00

Developed from some of DJDeedle's live performances, this Deedlecast is designed for the After 11:00 PM crowd. It's a little rock, a little hip-hop, bit of disco, and a touch of rap, just the mix to move the dinner crowd to the bar.

But with Deedlecast, you don't need to wait until after 11:00 to enjoy it.

Note: The kids should be in bed well before 11:00PM, so they won't hear any of the rude words appearing in this Deedlecast.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_After_11.mp3

Smash the Patriarchy

"This is an historic moment - for the Congress, and for the women of this country. It is a moment for which we have waited more than 200 years. Never losing faith, we waited through the many years of struggle to achieve our rights. But women weren't just waiting; women were working. Never losing faith, we worked to redeem the promise of America, that all men and women are created equal. For our daughters and granddaughters, today we have broken the marble ceiling."

-- Nancy Pelosi

In honor of the first female Speaker of the House, DJDeedle welcomes you to the femisphere.

This week's Deedlecast takes a well-deserved swing at the patriarchy. Just remember as you listen that any patriarchy-affirming stereotypes you may encounter are included for purely ironic purposes.

If you have some time stop by some of DJDeedle's favorite denizens of the femisphere and show them some love:

Twisty Faster at http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/

and

Amanda Marcotte and Pam Spaulding at http://pandagon.net/

Caution: Because patriarchy-smashing isn't delicate work, patriarchy smashing Deedlecasts contain a few rude words.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Smash_the_Patriarchy.mp3

DJ Lifesavers

Have you ever been down in the dumps when, all the sudden, you hear a song that picks you right back up? DJs, whether on the radio or in clubs, have a knack for this kind of thing, and save lives every day.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_DJ_Lifesaver.mp3

Heroes and Legends

Everyone has a hero. Some have more than one. This Deedlecast features a host of heroes and legends, most of whom are imaginary and silly. We end the Deedlecast, however, with a serious hero - a genuine legend.

Caution: One of the heroes in this Deedlecast uses a rude word or two.

Remember, Saturday, January 13, all the real heroes will be at:

DJDeedle Live
at the Duplex Diner
9:00PM until close

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Heroes_and_Legends.mp3

Deedlecast Live at the Duplex, January 13, 2007

Join DJDeedle at the Duplex Diner on Saturday, January 13, from 9:00PM until closing, for drinks, friends and music! Feel free to stop by earlier for dinner!

That's Heavy, Man

As is customary at the start of a new year, this week's Deedlecast reflects on the past to music from a simpler, more carefree, time. It was a period in American history when the only things we worried about were the creep of international communism and complete and utter nuclear destruction at the hands of the decidedly less fashionable Soviet Union. Ah, the memories. Good times.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Heavy_Man.mp3

Who Does It Better?

Here it is, the last Deedlecast of 2006, it's inaugural year. Not to worry, though. DJDeedle has all sorts of great things already planned for 2007. And though some may do it better, no one brings it to every week like your humble dj. Don't forget that DJDeedle brings it to you live once again at the Duplex diner Saturday, December 30 from 9:00pm until close.

Watch this space for more DJDeedle Live! dates and times. Goodbye 2006.

And a happy and healthy 2007 to all of you loyal listeners out there on the bunch of tubes they call the Internets.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Who_Does_It_Better.mp3

Holiday Fruitcake

In order to maximize your holiday joy, I've decided to post this a little early. Deedlecast will return to its regular schedule on Friday the 29th.

Fruitcakes are an amalgamation and conglomeration of all kinds of things, some of which should never be placed in or near a cake. This Deedlecast is an amalgamation and conglomeration of holiday music and all kinds of unlikely tunes that you'd never have thought belonged together.

Unlike a fruitcake, however, you'll want to experience this mix over and over again and share it with friends and family. Like fruitcake, though, you'll want to avoid putting this Deedlecast in your mouth if you can help it.

Caution: Those who have an allergy to holidays may find that this Deedlecast may cause you to enjoy the holidays . . . even if just a little bit.

Program Notes:

Don't miss Deedlecast Live! at the Duplex Diner

Saturday, December 23 - 9:00pm until closing

and

Saturday, December 30 - 9:00pm until closing

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Holiday_Fruitcake.mp3

DJDeedle Live at the Duplex Diner 12/23 and 12/30

If you happen to be hanging around DC for the holidays, stop by the Duplex Diner at 2004 18th Street NW on Saturdays, December 23 and 30 for food, friends, drinks and Deedlecast Live!

If you can't make either date, check out this Friday's (December 22) holiday podcast to hear what you're missing.

David Hasselhoff is the Devil

"Why David Hasselhoff?" you ask. Why not?

It's been well documented that:

He has even less musical talent than John Tesh... His television shows are unwatchable... and yet He's one of the world's most popular stars... how has He done it?

I submit David Hasselhoff is the AntiChrist.

Caution: Hasselhoff's evil influence has placed a rude word or two in this Deedlecast.

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_David_Hasselhoff_Is_the_Devil.mp3

Just Justin

What?! A Deedlecast entirely devoted to that second-rate talent, Justin Timberlake. The N-Sync guy? Teenage girls rejoice. Well, mash him up with other mediocre talents like Debbie Harry, Fergie, Robert Palmer, and Corey Hart, and you certainly get more than the sum of their rather talentless parts.

Warning: Justin uses a rude term in this Deedlecast. But then, what do you expect?

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_Justin.mp3

A Little Confusion

Willie Nelson, U-2, Pussycat Dolls, INXS, Henry Belafonte, the Bangles, the Beach Boys, Billy Joel, Eminem, Shakira, C&C Music Factory, Johnny Cash, Will Smith, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Isaak . . . What in the world are they doing in one place, let alone the same songs? This is truly confused. Trust your dj, though, it works!

Direct download: Deedlecast_-_A_Little_Confusion.mp3