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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · 2d

LAST CHANCE TO GET A COPY of this future collectors item - this issue includes my story "A Milo Baughman"

Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 3d

Here are the last 5 copies I've got of Issue 19! Get it solo for a tenner or part of the eras bundle with Issue 18 for just $20. Could really use some cash to make Issue 20 next month.

www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · 20d

This (the jukebox at Lucky 7 Tavern in Jersey City, NJ) makes me happy.

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Sep 5

Saturday @ronsexsmith.bsky.social returns to the show to discuss his new lp, his current tour (stopping
@outpostintheburbs.bsky.social Sept. 12th), and a few nagging questions about how he's maintained writing such good songs for so long.
Tune in to WFMU Sat 8/6, 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Jul 25

Greg Calbi, one of the world's premier mastering engineers, joins me this week we'll spend the whole two hours listening to some of the 7,000+ projects he's worked on, and hearing the stories and getting the behind-the-scenes perspective.

Tune in to WFMU Sat July 26th, 11am-1pm

@wfmu.bsky.social

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Jul 19

I’ve got a story in the next issue of Stanchion

It is about a Brooklyn bartender who drives to Maine to visit him mother in hospice, but it’s not as dark as it sounds.

You can get a copy here:
shorturl.at/1nGR7

@stanchion.bsky.social

Stanchion Magazine Issue 19 | Stanchion

The dawn of a new era for Stanchion Magazine has arrived. Issue 19 will be packed with 22 brilliant pieces of prose and poetry, and the black and white photography you've come to expect, but now all t...

www.stanchionzine.com

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Jul 11

A band from Spain, Back to The Hills, just released a cover of a song I wrote, "We Invented Love."
W/ a few changes in the lyrics: "Fireflies in mayonnaise jars" becomes "Fireflies in Mary's yard" - which may be an improvement.
It's here:
shorturl.at/Y0Ook
original version here:
shorturl.at/HU3eH

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Jun 30

Sorry to hear that Lalo Schifrin passed away.
We've just podcast our 2007 @wfmu.bsky.social chat here:
tinyurl.com/3p3kh5cy
or here:
tinyurl.com/ye9h5pn4
or any place you like to get your podcasts.
Lalo comes off as sharp, funny, insightful & charming.
His body of work is pretty mind-blowing.

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Jun 28

90 year old studio musician legend Carol Kaye has been in the news lately - for saying she's not interested in her RRHOF induction - so today we have re-podcasted our 2007 conversation... (wherever you get your podcasts)

Also, you can read our 2020 chat is here:
pleasekillme.com/carol-kaye/

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Jun 10

Saturday's guest will be Steve Nieve!
Elvis Costello's keyboardist for 48 years!
I have many questions... so this will be 2 hours of interview and related music.
He's got a new release and tour
www.stevenieve.com
@wfmu.bsky.social Sat June 14th, 11am-1pm - 91.1, 90.1, 91.9 & www.wfmu.org/michael

A photo of Elvis Costello's keyboard player, Steve Nieve, playing the piano

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · May 31

Sat's show I welcome Pearl Harbour to chat about the new Pearl Harbour & The Explosions reissue (which includes a #NickLowe cover)

Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and N.E. Pennsylvania; at 91.9 in Rockland County, & www.wfmu.org/michael

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · May 26

Did you know Sammy Hagar wrote this #1 hit:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbSh....

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · May 16

Sat's @wfmu.bsky.social show my guest: Stephen Lewis author of "Richard Manuel: His Life & Music, from the Hawks & Bob Dylan to The Band."

Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; at 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ & NE PA; 91.9 in Rockland County & www.wfmu.org/michael

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Apr 24

On Saturday's radio show I'm chatting with interesting human being David Lowery about his new lp,the 40th anniversary of Camper Van Beethoven's debut & his work with Cracker
11am-1pm 91.1 FM, 90.1 FM, 91.9 in & www.wfmu.org/michael

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Mar 20

BIG NEWS - I've had had short story published in the spring 2025 edition of The First Line Literary Journal! https//www.thefirs...

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Mar 18

youtu.be/s74a2PCNsYA?...

Juniper - Sticking With My Henry

YouTube video by sloppyjoemusic

youtu.be

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Mar 15

A bear wearing a WFMU T Shirt - by old friend Juniper - part of a set of 22 postcards that can be yours with a pledge to Saturday's show.
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm with my co-host Mr. Finewine!
pledge anytime at: wfmu.org/michael

Our fundraiser ends Sunday! Please help us reach our goal.

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Mar 8

A portrait of me by MY WIFE - part of a set of 22 Michael Shelley Show postcards that can be yours with a pledge of $75 to Saturday's radio show - you'll also get a sticker and the new WFMU T-shirt!
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm
wfmu.org/michael

World famous WFMU D.J. Michael Shelley, drawn as if he were a monkey, sitting in Studio A of WFMU while doing his radio show!

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Mar 2

WFMU's fundraiser starts Monday. Folks who pledge to my show will get this set of 22 spectacular postcards!

Pledge anytime at
www.wfmu.org/playlists/SH

Or pledge while I'll be live on the air March 8 & 15th - and I'll have great prizes to give away then as well!

@wfmu.bsky.social

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Jan 12

31:15 minutes into the latest episode of “This America Life” (the episode titled “How To Win Friends and Influence People) a piece of music I wrote (and recorded in my basement with one microphone) titled “Pearl River” is used as music score. Worth a listen!

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Jan 4

Because no one want to be engineers?

Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Dec 27

▢ 4 cups flour
▢ 1 cup table salt
▢ 1.5 cups water
bake @ 225 for 80 - 100 minutes

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Dec 8

My daughter & I have been making some music - if you're not familiar and curious, this is a good introduction:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Juniper - All The Hits! - YouTube

All the videos for Juniper's two albums... plus some bonus videos

youtube.com

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Dec 5

On Dec 7th my radio guest will be Andrew Reich, director of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story

WFMU will be screening the film 12/22 - tickets here:
shorturl.at/nrJcZ
Info & dates for other screenings:
www.reddkrossfilm.com

Tune in Sat 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org/michael

@wfmu.bsky.social

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Nov 23

Sorry to hear about the passing of Andy Paley. On today's radio show (11-1pm) I'll be playing a bit my 2013 Paley Bros. chat - topics include opening for Sean Cassidy at MSG & recording (loudly) at Brother Studios w/ The Ramones. Whole conversation at: www.wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
@wfmu.bsky.social

Guests: The Paley Brothers: Michael Shelley's show

Audio & playlist from November 2, 2013

www.wfmu.org

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Michael Shelley @wfmumichael.bsky.social · Nov 16

In my 2008 chat with Shel Talmy I asked him what % of royalties due he'd been paid - he said "40 or 50%" Also, when he was born... answer: "1941." Which maybe wasn't 100% accurate. Very rock & roll answer. Our whole chat has been podcast today shorturl.at/YzyGp (or wherever) @wfmu.bsky.social

Guests: Melanie Vammen & Shel Talmy Remembered from Nov 14, 2024

Michael Shelley | WFMU · Episode

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