CBGB Radio Now on iheartradio
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As of yesterday, a new internet radio station dubbed CBGB Radio is now available on the iheartradio network. It features music from all the iconic acts which once graced the stage, and their sonic descendents.
Per an article on Business Wire:
Launched today [Jan. 25], CBGB Radio captures the spirit and intensity of the legendary club formerly located at 315 Bowery on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The station features music from the influential artists that performed at the venue, including Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, as well as new underground rock artists. Additionally, listeners will hear snippets of artist interviews and commentary from those who knew CBGB best.
“If we can’t go to CBGB’s anymore, at least we have a place where we can listen to CBGB’s,” said Lenny Kaye, the influential musician, writer and producer best known for his work as guitarist for poet-rocker Patti Smith. “All that’s missing is the gruff and sweet voice of Hilly welcoming you to the dive…”
You can listen online, via iPhone App, or blog widget.
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