The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low
Hey Listeners,
I am excited to be hosting Cause and Effect today for the first time in a while and for the very first time from our new studio. I recently read Rob Miller’s The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low -A Curious Life in Independent Music.
Rob was one of the co-founders and owners of Bloodshot Records – the home of Insurgent Country. The book was made for a Cause and Effect show because it is laid out just like one builds a Cause-and-Effect playlist / show. And through Rob’s story you know what songs to plug in where!
I have been a big fan of Bloodshot since the beginning. I have always been a fan of country-rock, alt-country, Americana, cowpunk, outlaw country or whatever you want to call the genre. I have been a subscriber to No Depression magazine since they launched and have played Bloodshot artists on my show for the past 18 years.
The book made me a bigger fan and made me wish I had been living in Chicago in the early 90s. Taking in all the neighborhoods, the ethnic food of the day, the dive bars, CW bars with live music, and the beginnings of a music movement – insurgent country that is still popular today.
When I first began volunteering at WRIR – before I even had a show – I took on the role of AAA Music Director. In that role I was responsible to review the AAA releases and get the CDs on the shelf (yes it was physical copies still) so DJs had access to new releases. We got great service from our rep at Bloodshot, Joe Swank. He was a great resource and a very knowledgeable rep. Joe has since opened his own agency, Swank Promotions, but he still gives WRIR great service.
Got a great playlist for you so keep it tuned here! Heck this may some of the last entertainment you have access to once the big ice storm hits – so blankets on volume up. Enjoy.
The Haberdasher
Show archive
Playlist
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Earl C. Whitehead & The Grievous Angels, “She's Lost Her Head”
from Angels and Inbreds
Bloodshot Records - 1995
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The Clash, “(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais”
from The Clash Hits Back (Japan Version)
Sony Music Japan International - 2013
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Bill Brickey, “Down In the Valley”
from Old Town School of Folk Music Songbook: Volume 1
Bloodshot Records - 2017
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Andre Williams, “The Monkey Speaks His Mind”
from I Hate CDs: Norton Records 45 RPM Singles Collection, Vol. 1
Norton Records - 2007
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Joe Swank & The Zen Pirates, “Strutter”
from Hank Williams Died for My Sins
Cowpunk Music (Self) - 2009
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Alejandro Escovedo, “Evening Gown”
from Down to the Promised Land: 5 Years of Bloodshot Records
Bloodshot Records - 2000
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Robbie Fulks, “Bloodshot's Turning 5”
from Down to the Promised Land: 5 Years of Bloodshot Records
Bloodshot Records - 2000
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The Waco Brothers, “Bad Times (Are Comin' Round Again)”
from Bad Times - Single
WACO BROTHERS - 1995
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Hawkshaw Hawkins, “Barbara Allen”
from Slow Poke - The Very Best of Hawkshaw Hawkins
O.L.D Ltd - 1962
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