Madcap

This episode was guest produced by @aydeeay (Adam Butler)

Escape winter's chill with maDCap Airlines...right this way, we have your ticket reserved. Your travel companion is Kenny Vasoli, lead singer and bassist of the band Vacationer. maDCap caught up with Kenny backstage at Philadelphia's 'Budweiser Made in America Festival.' As a native of the nearby Jersey suburbs, Kenny was especially pleased to perform in his proverbial backyard. Vacationer lays down soothing sounds while Kenny's vocals exude an inviting familiarity: to know him is to love him. So sit back, relax, and enjoy maDCap Airlines' maiden voyage with Kenny Vasoli. Visit http://VacationerMusic.com for music, tour dates & social media links. Special thanks Julie Lichenstein, Brittany Pierce, Bari Lieberman & everyone at MSOPR, Budweiser, the Made In America Festival. -- @vacationer | http://VacationerMusic.com http://twitter.com/NUHULA | fb.com/vacationermusic http://play.spotify.com/artist/4rs1K6gDzLY5VnCMSC80o7 -- http://madcapdc.org http://twitter.com/madcapdc | fb.com/madcapdc

Everyone needs a trip now and then, and if you let him, Kenny Vasoli of Vacationer will take you away on a sonic journey of his mind's creation. Dan & David, your co-captains of maDCap Airlines present a visit with the modern-day crooner on the next podcast. http://vacationermusic.com http://twitter.com/nuhula http://fb.com/vacationermusic -- http://madcapdc.org http://twitter.com/madcapdc http://fb.com/madcapdc

I'm not sure where to begin. Once upon a time, we tried to interview Riff Raff at a festival. We approached him as he was throwing lawn chairs off of the deck of his trailer. He agreed to do interview. Unbeknownst to us (and perhaps to himself as well) he responds only in freestyle. Are these freestyled answers good? You be the judge. Just know that Riff Raff has no time for your opinion. Enjoy this conversation about absolutely nothing. https://www.facebook.com/RiffRaffMadDecent https://twitter.com/JODYHiGHROLLER @riffraff

So, here's the deal: Tomorrow, Jay Leno (I'm hoping everyone is familiar with who he is) is being given the honorable Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for Humor. The event takes place on October 19 and it will air on PBS (definitely make sure to check your local listings) on Nov 23 at 8PM. We discussed many different topics: why comedy is important, what Jay Leno means to him, Capital One and their sense of humor and lastly, Ross' inability to tell an appropriate banking joke. Special thanks to Ross and the good folk over at Capital One for helping arrange this interview. Twitter.com/CapitalOne

In this episode, we speak with Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight, a powerfully melodic duo that goes by the name, ODESZA. Hailing from the creative and often dreary city known as Seattle, we interviewed them before their show at U St Music Hall in Washington, D.C. As always, thanks to the good folks over at U Hall for setting us up. Range of topics discussed in this interview are quite wide. From country music Christmas carols to celtic music, we discussed it all. Enjoy. @odesza

We did what any smart-minded radio program would do and we went ahead and recorded the Howard University's "Showtime" Drumline. Director of Band: Jon Newson President of Band and Head of Drumline: Miles Brown http://www.coas.howard.edu/bands/ https://twitter.com/HowardBands http://www.youtube.com/user/HowardBands https://www.facebook.com/pages/Howard-University-Showtime-Marching-Band-and-Concert-Band/213723573422

This one happened like over a year ago. Shout out to intern Kristy Nguyen for heavily suggesting we arrange this booking. This interview took place in the lobby of U St Music Hall. ODESZA will be performing at 9 30 Club this Saturday, Nov 7. Both shows sold out!

This was a fun one. Truth be told, one of our girlfriends recommended we interview Tim. She thought it'd be interesting. And it certainly was. This was recorded in the cafe at the Black Cat, a venue located off of 14th St in D.C. Special thanks to the Black Cat for turning off the ceiling fan and the music they normally listen to as they craft their delicious meals. Seated at a booth, Tim DeLaughter gave us his story. It was filled with triumph, sadness and rebirth. I'm not going to give away any more than that. Special thanks also go to Greta and Denver for helping arrange this interview. To keep up with Tim and the Polyphonic Spree... www.thepolyphonicspree.com/ www.facebook.com/polyphonicspree

Contest time kids!!! Legends @djshadow and @cut-chemist will be coming to DC/Baltimore area for Renegades of Rhythm Tour. They'll be performing at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD on September 8 and they'll be performing at Baltimore Soundstage on September 9. Using only vinyl pulled from Afrika Bambaataa’s historic collection – over 40,000 strong and permanently archived at Cornell University – DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist aim to present Bambaataa’s legacy in all its genre-busting and socially-minded complexity. Wanna go to this kickass show? Email madcapdc@gmail.com, tweet us or facebook us a story about a song (any song) that inspires you, and why. Do so in such a moving manner and you'll happen to win a pair of tickets to the show. Winners will be announced on Friday. Ready, set, write. See you at the show!

Dan, David, and new intern Kristy Nguyen discuss what nonsense to expect at this year's Made in America festival, which goes down this weekend in the historic city of Philadelphia. This episode is rich with laughter and good tunes. Check it out.

Man, I love college… This week, intern Drew Snadecki interviewed Asher Roth, a hip-hop artist who spoke the famously wise words, “Do I really have to graduate? Or can I just stay here the rest of my life?” back in 2008. What has the Bucks County, PA native been up to since he presumably graduated? Making his father proud, of course. “He’s extremely critical, which I think is great for me, because when you start to see some success, you start to get a lot of people just wanting to keep you happy, not wanting to piss you off,” said Roth. “We call them Yes Men, and my father definitely isn’t one of them.” Roth even has a track dedicated to his father called “His Dream,” and used SAT vocabulary to tell us why. He said, “[I’m a] total mama’s boy…my dad was the disciplinarian, my mother was kind of loose, but now that I’m grown up, the authority that my dad had in the household really plays a part of where I am now. It’s just kind of like a little bit more mature and taking this opportunity to sit with you a

Rap and Electronica are close relatives, yet their scenes are usually far apart. Trillectro bridges that gap, creating a social tissue that knits DC's organs into a whole beautiful body. This year we cast a spotlight on featured artists Baauer, Migos, Big Sean, Sango, Lunice, Oddisee, Willy Joy, Dirty South Joe, Redline Graffiti, Ras Nebyu, Goldlink, Fat Trel & Lightshow. For tickets and information, visit http://trillectro.com @trillectro http://twitter.com/trillectro http://fb.com/trillectro http://instagram.com/trillectro http://dctobc.com -- http://madcapdc.org http://twitter.com/madcapdc http://fb.com/madcapdc http://instagram.com/madcapdc

Tonight at U Street Music Hall, Drum & Bass royalty will take the decks in the form of Metalheadz resident DJ Bailey. This is just a small portion of our expansive talk with the man Goldie dubbed 'The Oracle.' Big up Bailey, DJ Slant, Andy and the whole 2Tuff Crew and U Street Music Hall. Show info: http://ustreetmusichall.com/event/646541-doc-scott-bailey-washington/ Bailey website: http://baileyintabeats.com Bailey soundcloud: @baileyintabeats Bailey twitter: http://twitter.com/baileyintabeats Bailey facebook: http://fb.com/BaileyIntabeats01 Bailey on Ministry of Sound: https://ministryofsound.com/radio/shows/intabeats-drum-and-bass-with-bailey Bailey with Serato: http://serato.com/icon/dj-bailey

We took stand-up comic Erik Griffin on a stroll around the Washington monument on a bright and sunny DC day. We talked airport security, gatekeepers of the entertainment industry and much much more. Here's a 10-minute clip of our conversation with Erik. Full episode to be released shortly. Griffin is doing hour-long sets at the DC Improv this entire weekend, Thursday through Sunday. Check him out. Tickets for the show can be purchased at http://www.dcimprov.com/. Follow Erik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErikGriffin

This weekend, August 9 & 10th 2014 marks a crucial entry into the DC/Baltimore region's festival calendar, Moonrise. Last year's event had to be cancelled due to permitting issues, but Steez Promo & Club Glow are back with a vengeance, this time at the well-suited venue of Pimlico Racecourse and wielding an outstanding lineup. Today Dan Bloom goes over a few of the featured artists playing the festival and shares some of their best songs. Featured artists include: RJD2, Kaskade, Adventure Club, Zeds Dead, Mr. Carmack, Julio Bashmore & Bassnectar. Visit http://MoonriseFestival.com for tickets and information.

D Bloom and D Ross chat with the dynamic DJ & producer Alain Macklovitch, better known as A-Trak. This talk touches on his roots as a turntablist phenom, his project 'Duck Sauce' with Armand Van Helden, his recent collaboration with Cam'Ron, and a family history that includes the brotherly love of Dave 1 from Chromeo. This interview was conducted in the alley behind the 930 Club, located in Washington, D.C. To stay up on A-Trak's activities: @a-trak www.djatrak.com DJ Trayze gives a special treat at the end of this episode. To stay up with @TrayzeMusic http:djtrayze.com

Zomboy's debut album 'The Outbreak' is out today on Never Say Die records, and to celebrate we're releasing our interview with Zomboy and Cookie Monsta, recorded during the DC stop of the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Conducting this interview are Dan Bloom, David Ross & Ryan Martinez. See pics of this interview here: http://fb.com/media/set/?set=a.829037447107032.1073741837.480992091911571 and here: http://imgur.com/a/0sWYD ...and enjoy this gif: http://gifmaker.cc/PlayGIFAnimation.php?folder=20140807134Utw1gQ8Nnx3WUvmCJaPSL&file=output_oK9tad.gif Photo credit: Davon Bryant More information here: http://zomboyofficial.com and http://wewillneversaydie.com @zomboy | @cookiemonstatc http://twitter.com/zomboy | http://twitter.com/cookiemonstadub

YACHT is more than just a band playing music, they're a group sharing ideas. YACHT stands for something: 'Young Americans Challenging High Technology.' YACHT is led by Claire L. Evans and Jona Bechtolt YACHT met maDCap at @Moogfest 2014 in Asheville, North Carolina. YACHT tours starting September 14th in Denver. Visit http://TeamYacht.com for more information. Then, 'Musicial 'Ambassador' Gabriel Kahane visited Jammin Java in Vienna, Virginia, and we sent our multi-talented intern Drew Snadecki to take in the scene. Here, in his inaugural maDCap appearance, we offer the first of 'Drew's Reviews.' There may or may not some delicious easter egg-flavored ear candy at the end of this piece. I'll say no more. @yacht | http://twitter.com/yacht | http://fb.com/yacht | http://instagram.com/teamyacht -- http://madcapdc.org | http://twitter.com/madcapdc | http://fb.com/madcapdc | http://instagram.com/madcapdc -- @gabriel-kahane | http://gabrielkahane.com | http://twitter.com/gabrielkahane | @jamminjava | http://jammin

On July 4th, we present a history lesson/jam session with A Tribe Called Red. Bear Witness, DJ NDN & DJ Shub are Indigenous producers who flipped traditional PowWow music with electronic sounds, creating a powerful style all their own. Dan & David caught up with ATCR on 14th & U Street in Washington DC before their show at Tropicalia. As is our style, this show is packed with music, but it's much more than a jukebox piece. Topics of discussion include the 1968 riots, Canada's Indigenous civil rights struggle and native lessons for achieving harmony with the earth. For a tour schedule and more information, visit http://ATribeCalledRed.com Find much more music on their soundcloud: @a-tribe-called-red http://twitter.com/atribecalledred | http://twitter.com/thebearwitness | http://twitter.com/djshub | http://twitter.com/deejayndn Special thanks to Guillaume ( http://twitter.com/valeoprod ) & DJ Budda Blaze ( http://twitter.com/DJBuddaBlaze )