Alex takes over the DJ booth on WDVR – now posted!

On Tuesday, April 16, I took over the DJ booth at WDVR 89.7 FM during Bill Kalke’s wonderful show, Hotel California. I had a wonderful time spinning tracks from my influences, and some of the great musicians around the country I’ve performed and collaborated with.  I also played a few tunes live, new and old, and featured a brand new song from Hot4Robot, my art rock project with Dave Cahill, Evan Straley and Andy Janowiak.

The entire show is posted here.

Below is the playlist.  One correction:  I announced that the Jay Unger and Molly Mason song I played was “Ashokan Farewell”.  That was incorrect.  It was actually “The Lovers’ Waltz”.

  1. Ol’ Moose – Bone Dry River (America 90 Proof)
  2. Jay Unger & Molly Mason – The Lovers’ Waltz (The Lovers’ Waltz)
  3. Tha-Muse-Meant – Fool Proof Poof (Sweet Things)
  4. Alex Radus – Let the House Fall – Live
  5. Duende – Behind Closed Doors – (Duende Live @ Godfrey Daniels)
  6. Ian Thomas – Honey Can I Count On You? (Young Man’s Blues)
  7. The Decemberists – Los Angeles, I’m Yours (Her Majesty)
  8. LoveStarDeluxe – In Sepia Tone (Digital Killed the Analog Star)
  9. Dire Straits – Romeo & Juliette (Money for Nothing) 
  10. Alex Radus – Cassini – Live
  11. Julia Mark – Gemeni – 3:37 (Gemeni)
  12. Emmylou Harris (Graham Parsons) – She (Luxury Liner)
  13. Alex Radus – Law of Lonesome Hearts – (Jewels & Tinware)
  14. Grady Hoss and the Sidewinders – Back to the Bottle (Over and Out)
  15. Alex Radus – Monongahela – Live
  16. Django Reinhart and Stephan Grapelli – Minor Swing 
  17. Alex Radus – We Can’t Play Like Django (Jewels & Tinware)
  18. Hot4Robot – Made with Guns – (pre-release)

Enjoy!

Alex Radus and Julia Mark @ Godfrey Daniels

May 5, 2018, Bethlehem, PA:  Alex Radus (Lehigh Valley) and Julia Mark (Boston) trade songs and stories in the round at the Lehigh Valley’s premier listening room, Godfrey Daniels. Mark is celebrating the debut of her recent release, Gemini – a beautiful, must hear album!

Every ticket is a backstage pass at Godfrey’s – an intimate, quiet music venue where you can hear every note and lyric. It’s an oasis for musicians and music lovers. Join us!

Click here to buy tickets.

 

New shows coming up – Fall 2017!

Friday, September 1, 2017 – Alex Radus solo at the Riegelsville Inn.  8-11pm

Saturday, September 23, 2017 – 3rd Annual Riegelsville Brewfest on the Delaware!  Alex Radus performs with Andy Killcoyne, Dan Manchester, Elliot Morris and other great local musicians.  Mueller’s General Store & Kitchen.  Fundraiser for the Riegelsville Public Library.  4-8pm.

Sunday, September 24, 2017 – Alex Radus Trio, Private Party

Friday, October 13, 2017 – Alex Radus Trio performs at Steel Stacks for Oktoberfest.  Two sets! 6-7:30pm and 9-10pm.

Saturday, October 14, 2017 –  Alex Radus Trio performs at 2017 Durham Community Day on the Village Green.  1:30 – 3:30pm

 

 

 

 

Alex Radus joins Godfrey Daniels Board of Directors

I am honored to announce my election to the Board of Directors of Godfrey Daniels. If you’re not familiar with Godfrey’s, to us locals it is the premier listening room of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. But in reality, Godfrey’s is an internationally known non-profit music venue that hosts intimate concerts with some of the best songwriters and performers on the circuit.

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duende’s final show at Godfrey Daniels

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ART’s CD Release party for Jewels & Tinware

Although Godfrey’s is esteemed enough to attract big time artists, since its 1976 founding, Godfrey’s has remained true to another vision: encouraging aspiring regional talent and supporting our local performing arts community. I’ve personally benefitted from Godfrey’s commitment to locally grown music. My last band, duende, performed its final show at Godfrey’s – a fitting farewell. And the Alex Radus Trio released its first CD there. Both are unforgettable evenings for me.

Truth be told, my affiliation with Godfrey’s began before I even picked up a guitar. My uncle, Doug Anderson, was a founding member of the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band, a Bethlehem, PA staple that included John Gorka, Richard Shindell and Russ Rentler. Most kids grew up hearing about the Beatles at Shea Stadium. I grew up hearing about my uncle and his friends at Godfrey Daniels.

Which goes to show that Godfrey’s is something unique – it’s local, it’s global, it’s personal, it’s generational. Godfrey’s provides us with something essential to the musical experience: the opportunity for musicians and music lovers to connect across a few feet of empty air. That connection is why we play. And it is why we listen. And you won’t get that at Shea Stadium.

I’m proud to be a part of the history and the future of Godfrey Daniels. We’re always here at 7 East 4th Street in Bethlehem, PA. Please come connect with us sometime. http://www.godfreydaniels.org