‘A Million Little Things’ Leaves Behind a Legacy of Authenticity
After an emotional five-season run on ABC, D.J. Nash’s friendship-centric drama A Million Little Things went out on a devastating, yet incredibly hopeful note.
Those who’ve never seen the series may find that description painfully contradictory. But anyone who’s been along for the ride since the pilot knows that a crucial component of this show’s charm has always been its relentless, remarkable…
Episode 759: Originally Aired on Mad Wasp Radio, 09.08.24
WARNING! This show is for adults. We drink cocktails, have potty mouths and, at least, one of us was raised by wolves.
The Clockwork Cabaret is a production of Agony Aunt Studios. Featuring that darling DJ Duo, Lady Attercop and Emmett Davenport. Our theme music is made especially for us by Kyle O’Door.
This episode aired on Mad Wasp Radio, 09.08.24.
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Playlist:
The Ink Spots – If I Didn’t Care
Django Reinhardt – Swing Guitars
Glenn Miller – Sunrise Serenade
Cab Calloway – Everybody Eats When They Come to My House
Lionel Hampton – Lavender Coffin
The Merry Macs – Mairzy Doats
The Cog is Dead – I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire
The Puppini Sisters – Jeepers Creepers
The Lost Fingers – Careless Whisper
Wynonie Harris – Keep On Churnin’ (Till the Butter Comes)
The Hot Sardines – Your Feet’s Too Big
Blair Crimmins and The Hookers – Gotta Get Up
The Two Man Gentlemen Band – There’s Something in My Trousers
Biscuithead & the Biscuit Badgers – The Smoking Song
“Weird Al” Yankovic – Polkamania!
Caravan Palace – L’Envol
Squirrel Nut Zippers – Suits Are Picking Up The Bill
Caro Emerald – The Lipstick On His Collar
Tape Five – Pantaloons (feat. Yuliet Topaz)
Hindi Zahra – Stand Up
Nina Simone – See Line Woman
Us3 – Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)
Digable Planets – Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)
As I think I’ve mentioned! That band I play in — Prairiewolf — is miraculously heading out of our home state of Colorado for a handful of shows out west. May 15 at Atelier Mill in Salt Lake City with M. Sage and Ben Swisher! May 17 at Beauty Supply Arts in Oakland with Chuck Johnson! May 18 at 2220 Arts in Los Angeles with Hayden Pedigo, Leslie Stevens, DJ Bob Holmes (SUSS) and Liberate Elemental Forces! Holy Moses.
While I’m still in slight disbelief that it’s all actually happening … it’s all actually happening! If you happen to be in any of these fine cities, please come out and say hello to your friendly neighborhood Prairiewolf. The Boulder Weekly just called us “cosmic country asskickers” — that’s the kind of acclaim you can’t buy, people!
Prior to kicking ass in Utah and California, we’ll be playing a local show at one of our fave haunts, Cellar West Artisan Ales in Lafayette on Saturday, May 4, 6-8pm. If the weather’s good, we’ll be jamming old and new jams on the patio. Great beer, great pals, great times. See you there?
I spend a lot of time seeking out and listening to queer music and artists, so I thought I'd share a list of some of my favourite artists* in case anyone's interested and doesn't know where to start.
*disclaimer: these are just some of the artists I like, not an exhaustive list of queer musicians. If you want to add suggestions, that would be awesome. I tried to group artists by genre, but many of them cross genres or are difficult to classify in that way.
The Lemon Legacy: Generation 1, Chapter 16 - I'm With The Band
On the first day of spring, Ophelia arrives at the La Coppia Serena wedding venue to sign some paperwork and get to know her temporary coworkers. She's greeted by the pianist and guitar player from the Laurents' wedding band, Let Them Eat Cake.
???: Hey, you're our singer, right?
Ophelia: Reporting for duty. Hector hyped you guys up on the phone. You must be Moses.
Moses: Guilty as charged. This is Drew, they're the guitarist.
Drew: Hey, cool to meet you.
Ophelia: Is the usual wedding singer upset about me taking this gig?
Drew: No, she was fine with it... Until she fell while rock-climbing. Poor Clara.
Moses: And our DJ Candy died in a fire. Neighborhood Stories has not been kind to us lately.
Before she can ask further questions, the group hears an indignant cry from across the courtyard.
Drew: Ugh. Tiff finally got the bad news.
Ophelia: What bad news?
Moses: You're the bad news, sweetie.
Tiff: This is outrageous! You promised me I'd get to sing for the Pizzazz gig!
Hector: If you recall, my dear, we said IF they liked you. There's no denying you're talented. It was nothing personal! We needed to make sure they went with our band and we had an ace up our sleeve.
Tiff: No, you had some spoiled brat with next to no experience! It's like you're TRYING to run this place into the ground!
Hilary: Tiffany, you're being unfair. Just because she's younger doesn't mean she hasn't put the work in. You'll still play lead violin during the ceremony.
Tiff: No one pays attention to who plays at the ceremony!
Hilary: If you're worried about being the center of attention, then working in the wedding industry isn't for you. We've put up with your attitude for a long time, but your talent can only get you so far.
Tiff: But-
Hilary: Enough! Ophelia is who this client wants, and for now, this is a one-time thing. As a long-time employee, you have seniority and will likely fill the open singer role permanently. Keep acting like a primadonna and you will no longer be considered.
Hector: Now, darling, that's a bit-
Hilary: No, I'm tired of her constant disrespect. If she thinks she's too good for this business she can work elsewhere. This is your final warning, Tiff. If you want this new job, if you want to keep working here period, start acting like it.
Ophelia: Uh, could either of you make that out?
Drew: Tiff's pissed.
Ophelia: I gathered. Who is she?
Moses: Lead violinist. They mostly play during the ceremony.
Drew: Oh Watcher, here she comes. Don't look her directly in the eye, you'll turn to stone.
Tiff: Hello, Ophelia, was it? You really lucked out, huh?
Ophelia: Uh, I guess so.
Tiff: Well, luck only gets you so far, kid.
Moses: Tiff, be nice. She's the reason any of us still have the Pizzazz gig. Penny and Miko were gonna bail before Hector told them about Ophelia.
Tiff: It's not my fault they don't know talent when they hear it!
Ophelia: Look, I'm sorry if I-
Tiff: I don't need your sympathy! I have more skill in my plumbob than you have in your entire body!
Drew: Meh meh meh meh meh
Drew: Tiff, if I heard correctly from your screaming match over there, you're supposed to be on your best behavior. Don't you have better things to do?
Tiff: Hilary's full of empty threats. Hector would never let her fire me. But yes, I do have better things to do, like practice.
Drew: So yeah, that's Tiff.
Ophelia: What's her problem?
Moses: Don't take it personally, she's a jealous Sim. She'll get over your beef.
Ophelia: What beef? I barely said two words to her!
Drew: Tiff has been playing violin here for years but always wanted to be the singer. According to her, this was her "big chance" but Penny and Miko didn't click with her. Didn't help that when Miko showed up Tiff thought she was a random teen and tried to get her arrested.
Ophelia: Geez.
Drew: If it makes you feel any better, she's kind of the worst to everyone, except sometimes Hector.
Moses: The man's a saint for putting up with her.
Ophelia: How am I supposed to deal with her breathing down my neck?
Moses: Don't worry. Tiff's all bark and no bite. She mostly keeps to herself. She's a loner too. And self-absorbed, but that speaks for itself.
Ophelia: Damn, she really got a bad random trait roll, huh?
If you really want to enjoy music and help musicians and bands, buy their lp’s or cd’s and don’t download mp3 formats. There is nothing like good quality sound!!!