Tim McDermott
@thebombshelter.bsky.social
Public defender, former owner of Scooter’s Records in Hermosa Beach, KXLU dj since 1988. The Bomb Shelter airs Fridays from 8-9 pm, PST on 88.9 FM in Los Angeles & kxlu.com.
Bob Wagstaff died last year; today would have been his 73rd birthday. He owned Pier Music, a great guitar shop / practice space / recording studio in Hermosa Beach, in the '80s & '90s. Bob later sold & fixed guitars at Rhythm & Notes in Redondo Beach until 2018. Fair prices & flawless handiwork.
December 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Bob Wagstaff died last year; today would have been his 73rd birthday. He owned Pier Music, a great guitar shop / practice space / recording studio in Hermosa Beach, in the '80s & '90s. Bob later sold & fixed guitars at Rhythm & Notes in Redondo Beach until 2018. Fair prices & flawless handiwork.
KINGS WIN! Toldja "I am rhe walrus" is a good omen, just like it is at Dodger games.
November 30, 2025 at 5:58 AM
KINGS WIN! Toldja "I am rhe walrus" is a good omen, just like it is at Dodger games.
To overtime we go @ Staples.
November 30, 2025 at 5:47 AM
To overtime we go @ Staples.
#GoKingsGo
Kings-Canucks begins in 15 minutes, broadcast on KCAL channel 9 as well as cable tv.
Kings-Canucks begins in 15 minutes, broadcast on KCAL channel 9 as well as cable tv.
November 30, 2025 at 2:52 AM
#GoKingsGo
Kings-Canucks begins in 15 minutes, broadcast on KCAL channel 9 as well as cable tv.
Kings-Canucks begins in 15 minutes, broadcast on KCAL channel 9 as well as cable tv.
This book, written by @dhajdu.bsky.social, is one of my favorite music biographies, and well worth picking up should you see a copy.
November 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This book, written by @dhajdu.bsky.social, is one of my favorite music biographies, and well worth picking up should you see a copy.
The hour(s) of the all-cover song Bomb Shelter are upon us! Tune into 88.9 fm, KXLU in Los Angeles, and kxlu.com everywhere else, from now until 9 pm Pacific time.
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The hour(s) of the all-cover song Bomb Shelter are upon us! Tune into 88.9 fm, KXLU in Los Angeles, and kxlu.com everywhere else, from now until 9 pm Pacific time.
Mail call from Hello Merch (vendors of fine Russian Circles products):
November 27, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Mail call from Hello Merch (vendors of fine Russian Circles products):
Today's South Bay surf report: clear skies & gutless shorepound.
November 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today's South Bay surf report: clear skies & gutless shorepound.
This is where my mom taught me how to bodysurf 51 years ago.
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This is where my mom taught me how to bodysurf 51 years ago.
Cut the shit & start the pit.
#GoKingsGo
#GoKingsGo
November 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Cut the shit & start the pit.
#GoKingsGo
#GoKingsGo
Ottawa getting the "Not Like Us" treatment over the Staples Center PA tonight. #GoKingsGo
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Ottawa getting the "Not Like Us" treatment over the Staples Center PA tonight. #GoKingsGo
Big Joe Turner died 40 years ago today.
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Big Joe Turner died 40 years ago today.
The Coachwhips were pretty obscure 20+ years ago, but their 1st LP was what I thought of when I read your post:
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The Coachwhips were pretty obscure 20+ years ago, but their 1st LP was what I thought of when I read your post:
Never actually smoked the magic rock, but I do believe that this stuff right here is better than crack.
November 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Never actually smoked the magic rock, but I do believe that this stuff right here is better than crack.
The morning haul from Dusty's (a partial view). We all gotta wait 'til December 5 before they debut on the Bomb Shelter, because I'm getting preempted by LMU basketball on November 29.
November 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The morning haul from Dusty's (a partial view). We all gotta wait 'til December 5 before they debut on the Bomb Shelter, because I'm getting preempted by LMU basketball on November 29.
Mail call from @gonerrecords.bsky.social; I believe they're having their clearance sale now.
November 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Mail call from @gonerrecords.bsky.social; I believe they're having their clearance sale now.
Exceptionally clear day down at Gillis.
November 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Exceptionally clear day down at Gillis.
Not entirely unrelated to baseball:
November 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Not entirely unrelated to baseball:
TOMORROW in the front yard of Dusty's apartment complex, my fave record vendor will be having a yard sale from 9 to noon. Right near the corner of Keystone & Palms in WLA. Lotsa Beatles on offer this time around.
November 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
TOMORROW in the front yard of Dusty's apartment complex, my fave record vendor will be having a yard sale from 9 to noon. Right near the corner of Keystone & Palms in WLA. Lotsa Beatles on offer this time around.
Mail call courtesy of @reverenddan.bsky.social, a generous fellow who left me two pinecones from Dodger Stadium as a gift up at the radio station. Don't forget to listen to Ned's Mystery Machine, Stray Pop, and Music for Nimrods tonight on 88.9FM & kxlu.com.
November 22, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Mail call courtesy of @reverenddan.bsky.social, a generous fellow who left me two pinecones from Dodger Stadium as a gift up at the radio station. Don't forget to listen to Ned's Mystery Machine, Stray Pop, and Music for Nimrods tonight on 88.9FM & kxlu.com.
Not knowledgeable about blimps or meterology, but should this aircraft be out & about with a rainstorm expected within an hour (that said, the blimp was only a few miles away from the Goodyear Blimp Base Airport in Carson when I took this shot).
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Not knowledgeable about blimps or meterology, but should this aircraft be out & about with a rainstorm expected within an hour (that said, the blimp was only a few miles away from the Goodyear Blimp Base Airport in Carson when I took this shot).
Mail call: swank jazz & otro cool goodies courtesy of Millions of Record, formerly dba Ernie B's Reggae. Alas, I'll have to wait until Friday the 21st to spin them on KXLU.
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Mail call: swank jazz & otro cool goodies courtesy of Millions of Record, formerly dba Ernie B's Reggae. Alas, I'll have to wait until Friday the 21st to spin them on KXLU.
Gillis is in fine form tonight. That said, the view of the murky brown dreckwater rushing through Ballona Creek that I had off the Inglewood Avenue bridge this afternoon will disabuse me of any thought of going in.
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Gillis is in fine form tonight. That said, the view of the murky brown dreckwater rushing through Ballona Creek that I had off the Inglewood Avenue bridge this afternoon will disabuse me of any thought of going in.
Mail call: "African Skies" by Kelan Phil Cohran & Legacy, reissued by Listening Position & shipped direct via @stonesthrow.bsky.social. Many thanks to @theothersideoflife.bsky.social for the posting / recommendation!
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Mail call: "African Skies" by Kelan Phil Cohran & Legacy, reissued by Listening Position & shipped direct via @stonesthrow.bsky.social. Many thanks to @theothersideoflife.bsky.social for the posting / recommendation!