Back From The Bin

Promo - David Paich Interview Extras

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:12:47 PST

One of the things I love to do is build little audio promos for all kinds of stuff. I used to make show promos for all the DJs at United Rock Radio and all kinds of fun things.
When I started doing interviews with big name prima donna rock stars, I'd ask them if they wanted to participate in a small audio promo skit. Most did to some degree (except for Carl Palmer who appeared to have very little in the way of a sense of humor. He must have been really tired that day.)
Anyway how it worked was, I'd throw out the stupidest question I could think of off the top of my head and they would answer back with whatever they wanted.
It was quick, improvised and fun to do.
David Paich was not only game to do it, he had fun with it. Here's how it ended up.
Promo - David Paich Interview
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Enjoy and as always comments are welcome.

Interview - David Paich (2006)

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:19:19 PST

In the spring of 2006 I was sitting in my office when Dave Tedder owner of United Rock Radio phoned up and asked if I would like to do an interview with someone from the rock band Toto.
After I picked myself up off the floor I uttered "Yes" into the receiver and it was a done deal.
It took several attempts but finally one day my office phone rang and David Paich and I started one of the most memorable phone conversations I've ever had.

In 1978 Toto released their first album "Toto" and I have been a band fan ever since, but even before the release of the album I had been following (vicariously through industry news and record album credits), the careers of Jeff Porcaro (son of legendary percussionist Joe Porcaro), and David Paich (son of Marty Paich - famous producer, arranger, conductor and recording artist).
These two individuals were proving to be every bit as gifted and talented as their parents.

So here am I, on the phone with David Paich, one of my heroes, trying not to slobber and show my nervousness. However, David Paich is a professional and makes me feel instantly at ease and what was supposed to be a 15 minute update about the new Toto album "Falling In Between", turns into a conversation of almost an hour down memory lane into David's childhood.
As David says at the end of the interview, "it was a joy", no doubt more so for me as I came away from the experience feeling totally pumped for at least a few days.

I edited the interview down to approx 37 minutes and then split it into three sections interspersed with music from Falling In Between.
It originally aired at 23:20hrs E.S.T. May 09/2006 during my program (Bunky's Bin) on United Rock Radio.
I present the interview here in two forms.

First split into three separate smaller sections with the music portions removed.
Bunky - David Paich Interview Part One
Bunky - David Paich Interview Part Two
Bunky - David Paich Interview Part Three
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And with the music portions intact as it was originally broadcast.
Bunky - David Paich Interview Complete
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A few developments of note since the original air date:

1.
United Rock Radio for all its potential and good intent was closed by owner Dave Tedder about a month after the interview ran. It limped on for about one more year under another manager as Rockin' Jeff/United Rock Radio.
On Valentines Day 2007 the Matriarch of United Rock Radio Melody Rendon (aka: Flight) passed away from cancer. For most of us old-timers at United Rock that day was the official ending of United Rock Radio forever.
After that I ran the "Bunky's Bin" program from Rock Nation Radio for just over a year until it became impossible for me to do so and then I morphed it into this Back From The Bin Podcast thing.

2.
In 2005 David Paich had left the touring aspect of Toto and was replaced by keyboard whiz Greg Phillinganes though David officially remained in the band doing interviews and handling other P.R. events.
In February 2007, Toto bassist Mike Porcaro announced he also would be unable to tour with Toto, due to an apparent hand injury and was ably replaced by studio veteran Leland Sklar.
In June 2008 at the end of an exhausting two year Falling In Between Tour, Steve Lukather announced (what most of us could see coming) that as far as he was concerned after 30 years, as a band Toto was done for good.
And he made the official announcement.
Sept. 2008 David Paich alludes to the Toto Network forum that he will shortly be releasing what he termed a "world music project"... Is that like a solo album?

3.
The Toto Network (which should be re-named "the Lee Sklar Network") never quite became what it was envisioned to be.
However it is still a special place on the internet where band members and fan members can post text and media and mingle.
Steve Lukather regularly pops in and updates his tour and shares family stuff.
David Paich posts about once every few months.
Mike Porcaro, Greg Phillinganes and Simon Phillips rarely post anymore.
We occasionally hear from guitarist Tony Skinner.
But Mr. Leland Sklar has really kept the network alive with daily postings of jokes, news and other interesting tidbits. The man has become the cornerstone of the forum.

If you're little curious or a rabid Toto fan you really should check it out at;
http://www.totonetwork.com

You may ask...why are you posting this now Bunks?
Over the last few years I'd get the odd request for a re-broadcast or a posting of the interview from Toto fans who had heard it originally broadcast in Europe, Australia and the U.K.
The one request that convinced me that someone (besides myself) would like to hear it again came from a fellow that my wife works with.
George is originally from Hungry and is into the metal big-time. And like millions of other Europeans, he is a Toto fan, but more than that, he is a major David Paich fan.
So George, this is for you.
I hope you all enjoy the interview and please leave your comments.

Where oh where has my little bin gone?

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:49:27 PST

As many of you may know by now, despite the best efforts of the BFTB IT team the main computer in Studio B crashed badly shortly after my last post in November 2008.
After many painstaking days we managed to recover most of the files from the C: drive and after numerous attempts to rebuild that hard drive I've come to the conclusion that the damage to the registry is far to extensive.
Fortunately I had the good sense to store my music files on separate drives and my digital music collection remained intact.

(see picture of the dying soldier. Long may he fight on as a word processor)

This seriously bummed me out and I would say I've been going through a period of depression over whether or not to continue on with BFTB, podcasting or indeed ANY web-participation at all.

After a long thought period and soul searching and few discussions with Mrs B. I've opted to break the bank and build myself a completely brand new outfit from the ground up. Sparing no expense (well sparing some, I don't need new lcd panels...yet) I am currently searching out the fastest and bestest that technology has to offer in the way of motherboards, processors and hard drives.
Facing decisions like should I go with AMD or Intel? Should I continue with internal hard drives or go with external drives? Ekcetra, ekcetra. (I said that last part just to bug Bob Goyetche ).

What does this all mean to you the loyal Bin listener?
Well, I'm sorry to say that it's going to be a while longer until a new episode of BFTB podcast makes it's first 2009 appearance but,

in the mean time some loyal followers have taken note that BC (before crash) I uploaded to the internet archives a 2006 interview I did with Toto keyboard player David Paich that aired on United Rock Radio back in May 2006.
The mp3 files have been sitting there in the archives since November waiting for me to publish them and the Bin/Toto fans managed to find them through search engines and they've been downloading them directly from the archives.
I uploaded the files with the intention of offering it on the Bin Blogspot page to kwell the plethora of requests I've been getting for it.
So look for that to be posted here in the next few days.

Regardless of all this, it's high time I said thanks to all of you who come here and look to see if I got off my fat ass to post something new.
Not just thank you but, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I'm late as usual but it's important to let you know that I appreciate your friendship and loyalty and all the comments good and bad.
So here's to 2009 and the promise it holds.

Keep checking back for upcoming episodes of the Bin.
We may be down but we are not out.

Podcast: Back From The Bin Episode 009

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:31:27 PST

Power To The People.
This episode was like pulling teeth.
Lack of time and focus were the big problems, and then when I had the tunes selected and the script written and ready to record, this Obama thing happens.
The election of Barack Obama to the Office of President of the United States of America has had a profound effect on me and my family even though we are not U.S. citizens. Seeing the joyous reaction of peoples of every nation on the planet assures me that my personal joy is not simply to much testosterone coursing through my aging body, although there is that, being the manly sort that I am.

The day I watched Senator Obama detail his reasons for declaring his intent to run for the highest office, he couldn't help but be inspiring.
Every day since that time I've tracked his progress and set backs. As he pressed on, he learned from his mistakes and without repeating them he surged onward to ultimate success.

As I watched his victory address on Tuesday evening, with tears rolling down my chubby cheeks I knew that I was seeing a historical moment that people will remember for as long as there are people, and that Barack Obama had not only succeeded in waking the sleeping giant that is America, but he had in the process inspired billions of people world wide. You could almost sense the entire world simultaneously breathing a sigh of relief.
He also inspired me to get back to work on,
Back From the Bin Episode 009
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But after being so inspired I realized that what I had selected for tunes was no longer what I was feeling and while informative and entertaining the episode lacked the joy and inspiration that was permeating my senses. So I scrapped it.
Last night I selected a new bunch of musical events that tells stories of America.
Some of it's recent cold dark era.
Others of how despite the trials of living through years of self-serving leadership we've all come out the other end with the scales removed from our eyes and stumbling towards the light with a feeling of hope. Knowing that if we turn away from greed and darkness and fulfill our obligations to family and community, it just might be ok again.

I've selected songs that most of you know, but I ask that you listen to them with a new attitude of hope.
This time only a song list:
John Lennon - Power To The People
The Rascals- See
Steve Miller Band - Living In The U.S.A.
Edgar Winter's White Trash - Still Alive And Well (featuring Rick Derringer)
Edgar Winter's White Trash - Living In The U.S.A. featuring Rick Derringer)
Elliott Randall - Sour Flower (dedicated to Sarah Palin)
Eddie Money - Baby Hold On
Pink Floyd - On The Turning Away (R.I.P. Richard Wright)
Mr. Mister - Watching The World
Steve Lukather - Freedom
Toto - King Of The World (a song about wall street, enron, exxon, on & on)
The Eagles - Frail Grasp On The Big Picture
Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin'
Klaatu - Hope
Glen Campbell - Times Like These

Some pointers.
If you want balanced truth in your TV news try watching Countdown with Keith Olbermann or the Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC. If there's the smell of BS in the air they'll shovel it out so you can see it for what it is.
For on-line text try Al Jazeera (no, it's not a terrorist newspaper, calm down)
Lastly to really appreciate this podcast have a couple of glasses of a nice Merlot or Chardonay before you start listening. The intended emotional content will hit home a little more effectively.
Comments are most welcome.

Podcast: Back From The Bin Episode 008

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:27:10 PDT

YES! YES! YES!

It is the long, long overdue...
BACK FROM THE BIN EPISODE 008
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If you are still subscribed to the podcast, thank you for your patience.
Floppy lame excuses aside I'm just happy to be posting on-line again and hopefully the postings will become more regular.

Some exciting things to hear this episode.

We say giddy up and wagons ho as we head to the American West Coast to visit Little Joe Cartwright aka; Michael Landon. Then off to Gotham City to call on Batman's side kick Robin aka; Burt Ward for another rarity. Then we warp out on the star ship Enterprise with Mr. Spock's alter ego Leonard Nimoy.
In studio 2 of Abby Road we visit a session with Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas then back to NYC to get sticky and psyched with The Blues Magoos, closing the second set with an offering from The Rhinestone Cowboy himself Glen Campbell.
Then a time journey with 3 (count 'em) British acts. Starting in the 60s with Cream then to the 70s with the late and always great Long John Baldry and lastly to the 80s with the boys from Swindon XTC.
We can't forget the Canadians with entries from Eddie Schwartz and the world's greatest living actor William Shatner
What no Beatles?
Well, not exactly.
We close things out with a well done classic Beatles tune taken from
The Smithereens new brand new CD B-Sides The Beatles.

Hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to leave a comment or send me an e-mail at backfromthebin@gmail.com.

Vacation Time

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:58:44 PDT

Sorry for the delay of Episode 008.
I'm a really bad poster, I know this.
I've also been having some serious computer issues here in Studio B and I think perhaps it's time for an upgrade to the 21st century.
Mrs. B and I are leaving town for a couple of weeks for some long overdue R&R in the hot, dry and sunny climes of the Okanogan Valley in interior B.C. Canada. (click on the title Vacation Time to see where)

I promise as soon as I return and get my damned computer either replaced or I figure out what my problem is I will post a new episode for your listening pleasure.
In the meantime go back and listen to some of the older episodes and leave some comments about those old stilted programs.

Make sure to enjoy what remains of the summer.
Haste
Bunky

Podcast: Back From The Bin Episode 007

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:51:44 PST

When one hears or sees the digits 007, one powerful image comes to one’s mind.
Bond…James Bond to be specific.
In 1962 Ian Fleming’s quintessential spy flew from the book page to the big screen with the release of the first Bond motion picture, Dr.No. Since then Bond, Moneypenny, M, Q and every other letter or number has thrilled movie audiences everywhere leaving behind decades of memory markers and memorabilia, much like the music from that time. It’s in that spirit that I offer up to you,
Back From The Bin Episode 007
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Edmonton’s own Barry Allen kicks things off followed by selections from Ja mes Griffin, Manfred Mann as well as drummers Jimmy Nichol, Sandy Nelson and the always perfect Hal Blaine and his Young Cougars.
Plus offerings from Bin favorites Paul Revere & The Raiders and Raider alumni project Brotherhood as well as mystery band Le Cirque.
Then off to the 70s with Syrinx, Rick Nelson, and 70s pop kings Three Dog Night. Then we take flight with not one but two tunes from Sir Paul’s other band Wings.
Finally we close things off with new music from the man who was recently voted the world's best living guitarist, Steve Lukather and a selection from his new CD “Ever Changing Times” which has become a recent favorite of mine.

Despite the fictitious protection offered from Agent 007 and/or Homeland Security, we do live in interesting and Ever Changing Times.
I hope you enjoy.

As always comments, complaints, and request are welcome in the comments section,
or drop me an e-mail at backfromthebin@gmail.com

Podcast: Back From The Bin - Episode 006

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:07:55 PDT

In this Episode once again we're all over the place time wise.
Starting in the 60s and moving right up to present day with a healthy stop in the 70s in between.
Also there is a three song theme based on being a Star.
Kinda like Britney or Justin or...well take your pick.

Back From The Bin Episode 006
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This time we hear interesting selections from...
Brigitte Bardot,
the incredible and often overlooked Jack Nitzche,
The Five D, Dee & The Yeomen,
Paul Revere & The Raiders,
The Dragons, Bulldog, Troyka,
Jim Krueger, The Hudson Brothers,
Stealer's Whee l, Chilliwack,
Lester Quitzau and Cam MacInnes.

Enjoy and leave comments or send us an e-mail to backfromthebin@gmail.com

Podcast: Back From The Bin - Episode 005

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:00:47 PDT

Finally Episode 005:

The idea of Back From The Bin is to share more rare and less frequently played musical tidbits from my musical collection...but really I play what I like.
From classical to death metal. I'll even play your requests. If you don't make a request I play my personal choices.

Back From The Bin Episode 005
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This episode offerings from;
Papa Bear's Medicine Show
The Canadian Nomads
Robbie Lane & The Disciples
The Beatles
Procol Harum
David Ruffin
Pete Townsend & Ronnie Lane
Painter
Blue Rose and lastly one of my favs
Klaatu.

Growing up landlocked in Edmonton, Alberta was a horror as far as being able to keep up with the Canadian music scene. I used to rely on TV shows like Au Go Go 66/It's Happenning on CTV and Let's Go on the CBC. Later there was The Tommy Ambrose Show and Keith Hampshire's Music Machine.

From my grade 5 years and beyond my best pal Maki used to spend his summers in Vancouver and I would wait for weeks for the tales of the current and hot bands that were playing the clubs in Vancouver. Getting reports of bands like The United Empire Loyalists, The Seeds of Time, The Trials of Jason Hoover, Black Snake and Papa Bears Medicine Show etc.
In Edmonton we had The Heat, Southbound Freeway, Patchwork Quilt, The Young Ones, Franklin Stove, Willie & The Walkers. Privilege, Sun, and many many more.

Most of these bands recorded to varying degrees and a lot of those recordings are now showing up and being shared among serious collectors on the internet.
I have made it my task to research and track down these recordings and present them to you in the smatterings that I can gather.
In this process I am also unearthing lost recordings of local 60s garage bands from many cities from all over North America and the world. Research of these bands and their recordings is a joy for me and it's a journey in which I hope to take you along.

So if you were in or involved with a 60s/70s garage band and have recordings to share with the world, I want to talk to you. Whether you live in Boston or Irvine CA. Whether Vancouver or on the Rock, e-mail me.
If one of your pals was in a band in their youth let them know I'm looking. Tell your friends and tell your Mom and Dad about Back From The Bin.

I hope you enjoy this episode. Please leave a comment or e-mail me.

Podcast: Back From The Bin - Episode 004

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:51:45 PST

This past week has been the week from hell.
My much loved mother in-law passed away last Wednesday and our lives have been in disarray since, so it has taken a while get re-oriented.

At any rate here is the long awaited Episode 004
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This episode starts off with a catchy little surf offering from
Edmonton's Wes Dakus and the Rebels and ends up closing with some funky tunage from New York's Mike Doughty. Also in this episode is a trivia question you just might know the answer to.
It's a quick trip through the decades and I hope you enjoy it.

If you like it, let me know. If you hate it, let me know. If there's something you would like to hear or an artist you would like to see featured on Back From The Bin or if you have any question and concerns please leave a comment or e-mail me at backfromthebin@gmail.com.

Podcast: Back From The Bin Episode 003

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:51:45 PST

Tribute to Mike Smith aka: The Voice of The Dave Clark Five.

I was working on Episode 003 when I received word that Mike Smith had passed away due to complications from pneumonia. It was stunning news. I immediately scrapped the program plans I had and instead I offer this abbreviated episode as my humble

“Tribute To Mike Smith”.

A few words about Mike Smith.

A few years back now Mike Smith had a nasty and unfortunate fall that left him quadriplegic.

After his accident Mike Smith had every right to become reclusive and bitter but he did the opposite and welcomed contact from fans and friends alike. Even though it must’ve been a hardship he was generous with his time. Mike gave of himself and always offered up a positive outlook when most others would’ve shunned the world and gave in to depression. For this he became my hero.

Just after the New Year we got word that after years of institutionalized care for his condition as a quadriplegic; Mike had finally been discharged from hospital and was resting comfortably at home, coupled with the news that after decades of being ignored The Dave Clark Five were finally chosen to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This validation is long overdue in my opinion. One of the finest voices in Rock and Roll history was finally to be recognized. Things were starting to look like they were improving for Mike, but alas once again the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has come up just a few years too short.

No one on the planet deserves this honour more than Mike Smith and though I’m disappointed that Mike was not physically able to attend the ceremony. I know beyond a doubt that he will be there spiritually because now he is free and unencumbered.

A few words about The Dave Clark Five.

A few words can never say what the music of the DC5 has meant to me and all the other DC5 fans worldwide. One of the finer and more talented British Invasion groups of their time. Unfortunately like many of those bands they were unable to transcend their time. I personally never stopped loving their music and I have always been their champion on-air whenever I had the possibility and will continue to do so.

To this day the music of the Dave Clark Five and the accompanying voice of Mike Smith make me happy and joyful regardless of how grumpy I get. They make me smile and for me there is no higher compliment I can pay them than to say that.

Podcast: Back From The Bin 002

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:25:47 PST

Hello, had some issues with my back early in the week so now that I can move again here is
Back from the Bin Episode 002, A Podcast from Bunky's Bin.
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New name for the podcast episodes. Changed from Bunky's Bin to...
Back From The Bin to match the webpage
This week
Witness Incorporated, The Tom Northcott Trio, Willie and The Walkers, David Clayton-Thomas and The Shays
Yellow Balloon, The Cyrkle, Taj Mahal, The Beach Boys, Vanity Fare
Traffic, Audience and lastly The Syn.
Happy Valentines Day

Bunky

Podcast: Bunky's Bin Podcast 001

backfromthebin@gmail.com (Bunky) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:28:52 PST

Well here it is the long awaited first "real" Podcast of Bunky's Bin. As opposed to a posting of the radio program. I'm very excited.
This 76:29 minutes sampling is the first of (I hope) of many more to come.

Bunky's Bin Podcast 001
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In this episode I focus in on the 60s and some of the more obscure and rare tunes that I love to share whenever I get the chance.
You'll hear tunes from Canadian artists John Kay and The Sparrow, The 49th Parallel, Barry Allen and Long Time Comin'.
Early David Gates, Terry Knight and the Pack, The McCoys and so much more.

Lastly I finally get to feature one of my "Top-Ten" albums Axis: Bold As Love by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The album is 40 years old in North America in 2008 and it deserves to be recognized as a major contributor to popular music and music history.

I hope you find something you can enjoy in this episode.
Please leave a comment here or if there's anything you would like to hear in the Bin Podcasts please e-mail me at backfromthebin@gmail.com.