Diet Riot

“Newbies” Show for February

Heather Hogsed — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:26:10 +0000

This week’s show featured special guest Erika Jane with an in studio performance and interview. She covered the Magnetic Fields song “” to promote the show “69 Love Songs” at the Grey Eagle on February 13th.

Haiti: Grassroots Organizations, Ashevillian Efforts, and Traditional Music

Heather Hogsed — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:17:39 +0000

“SOIL stands for Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods…dedicated to protecting soil resources, empowering people through grassroots movements, and basically transforming waste into resources for Haiti.” These words are from a representative of SOIL, an “on the ground” grassroots organization that is dedicated to supporting Haiti with basic technology and resources to create sustainability. Woody Talley volunteered with SOIL in 2007 and is now a representative of the organization. Check out this powerful interview complete with the reading of a letter marked “12-22-2009″ from Sasha Kramer, cofounder of the organization.

Woody Talley- SOIL Interview

For more information please visit www.oursoil.org

7 Worlds Collide is a musical project by New Zealand singer/songwriter, Neil Finn, best known as lead singer of Crowded House. The project started in 2001 as a series of concerts with a live album release- and included such acts as Eddie Vedder, Johnny Marr, Ed O’Brien, Tim Finn, Sebastian Steinberg, Phil Selway, Lisa Germano, and Betchadupa- with all proceeds going to Oxfam. The project reunited in late 2008 for three weeks with an agenda- to record a double disc album- and to play three sold out shows at the Powerstation concert venue in Auckland.

Both Sebastian Steinburg and Lisa Germano were a part of the project and gave us insight regarding writing and preparation for the album, working with other well reknowned musicians on this project, and the interesting and provocative meaning behind the song “Reptile”.

Sebastian Steinburg and Lisa Germano Interview

Check out 7 Worlds Collide for more information.

Tribute to Blues/Old Time with guest cohost Nikki Talley”

Heather Hogsed — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:54:42 +0000

This was one of my favorite shows because we checked out the earliest blues and old time recordings and worked our way to present times. From Old Time music to Piedmont, Mississippi, and Delta blues- on top of having Ms. Nikki Talley as a cohost- we enjoyed a ton of great music, jokes, and a live in studio performance from Ms. Talley as only Diet Riot does in a musical climactic manner.

Check out her live version of the old time tune “Wild Bill Jones”.

Nikki Talley – Wild Bill Jones

For more information check out nikkitalley.com

Tribute to the Fiddle

Heather Hogsed — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:53:54 +0000

On December 13, 2009 we had our first “Tribute to the Fiddle” show. Grammy Winner Sara Watkins joined us via telephone and gave incredible insight regarding her early starts as a fiddle player, technique, and following her new path as a solo artist.

Sara began her career as the fiddle player for the progressive bluegrass group Nickel Creek and has recently released her first solo record produced by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. In addition to her solo project she lends back up vocals to several Nashville musicians and is involved with Fiction Family and Works Progress Administration.

Here is our two part interview with Sara.

Sara Watkins Interview Part I

Sara Watkins Interview Part II

Tania Elizabeth co-founded the critically acclaimed Grammy winning group, The Duhks, in 2001, has started her own record label in which she released two solo albums, and is currently working on a book to assist touring musicians with living a healthier lifestyle.

Her blog, http://greendux.blogspot.com/, is a great resource for anyone looking to embrace living a sustainable life- specifically in the entertainment industry.

Hear her interview here as she talks about fiddle technique, the start of her recording company, artists who inspire her, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Tania Elizabeth Interview Part I

Tania Elizabeth Interview Part II

Asheville-local Caroline Pond is well known for her work with Snake Oil Medicine Show, her side project- Sugar and Spice with Amy Worthen of Mad Tea Party, and various projects with regional bands. Caroline joined us for an in studio performance and interview. Check out this exclusive interview as Caroline discusses her start with the fiddle, transition from classical musician to a “soul, funk, bluegrass-y” lead frontwoman for one of our regions most diverse and entertaining acts!

Caroline Pond Interview

Caroline Pond- “Breaking Up Christmas”

Caroline Pond- “Greasy Plantains”

Caroline Pond- “Unknown Uke Song”