http://joefrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#2a75e1ee-c806-4dbe-bd6f-456099d05a60 I was inspired by Joe Frank to start doing my own radio shows. (My indebtedness to Joe is obvious, but I hope you all wont hold that against me!) I expect, as I do more shows, I'll develop more of an individual style, so keep checking it out. Nevertheless, as this IS a string about stuff "in the vein", then hopefully my stuff will help get your fix. Thanks for checking it out - thanks to Joe for the inspiration. All respect and props to him. http://www.kingbonk.libsyn.com/ (I'm aka King Bonk. You can find me on iTunes, iPodder, etc) Wed, 21 Dec 2005 17:38:06 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#2a75e1ee-c806-4dbe-bd6f-456099d05a60 charlie 2005-12-21T17:38:06Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#5604e3d1-0827-4115-a1c9-8e434a6d1cbd http://www.carlhiaasen.com/ Thu, 06 Oct 2005 22:54:25 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#5604e3d1-0827-4115-a1c9-8e434a6d1cbd brian 2005-10-06T22:54:25Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#89dc58b2-c11d-4a3a-b4af-2a82c774de03 I like pulp fiction from Reporter/Fictionalist Carl Hiaasen. I read Hiaasen books every time I go on vacation, and the last time I was reading one passage and in my head it was Joe Frank reading... His stories get rather outlandish, and have a very bizarre humour to them. big fan. Thu, 06 Oct 2005 22:53:50 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#89dc58b2-c11d-4a3a-b4af-2a82c774de03 brian 2005-10-06T22:53:50Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#548170c7-3ce2-4bb2-b37e-252d3591b25b finished reading a book called 'martin dressler' by steven millhauser, and it reminded me a lot of a joe frank narration. there is the 'enterprising man' aspect, also the story gets more and more outlandish towards the end, and there are a lot of lists of things, as mr. frank likes to do also. i can't say the book lived up to its pulitzer prize status, but i couldn't help being reminded of joe material, so it kept me going... Thu, 06 Oct 2005 22:20:44 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#548170c7-3ce2-4bb2-b37e-252d3591b25b $item.owner.firstName 2005-10-06T22:20:44Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#7b4d1087-0a2d-4119-a40e-12703d54c361 I recently came across Walker also. He's broadcast in the SF bay area on KALW, and also has archived shows at http://toeradio.org So far his work isn't as consistently engaging as Joe's material. But, that's okay. I'll take all the JF knockoffs I can get. It's still way better than most other stuff out there. I highly recommend you give his older Your Radio Nightlight programs a try. I didn't get to them until exhausting the newer Theory of Everything series, which was a mistake. The old shows are a whole lot better. Tighter editing, better writing, more interesting subject matter, and something else which I find kind of bizarre: in the old shows Walker doesn't have the spastic, halting vocal affectation that makes his recent work so hard on the ears. It seems that he made the conscious decision to sound like sleep-deprived dope fiend reciting poetry in a foreign language. Wish he'd give it a rest. (Those who dig forcing symbolism on the world may want to draw parallels to Joe's early experiments with a compressed, bottom-heavy rumble voice.) I particularly enjoyed Underworld and Resurrection Rashomon. Best, Erik Tue, 31 May 2005 08:41:57 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#7b4d1087-0a2d-4119-a40e-12703d54c361 Erik 2005-05-31T08:41:57Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#3b86cb8c-2039-4796-9a9e-9fc597f5b900 I wonder what Joe himself would say if asked this question...? Thu, 10 Mar 2005 02:30:39 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#3b86cb8c-2039-4796-9a9e-9fc597f5b900 ((elise)) 2005-03-10T02:30:39Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#ef050367-80a6-4967-8b80-07de1481c938 Benjamen Walker of wzbc of boston college. http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/columns/get-that-out-of-your-mouth/05-02-25.shtml just came across one of his programs via ipodder.org and it's instantly recognizable as joe ripoff. Wed, 02 Mar 2005 05:27:02 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#ef050367-80a6-4967-8b80-07de1481c938 $item.owner.firstName 2005-03-02T05:27:02Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#de7fbd8a-278d-4815-baed-1e2d8da66e23 There's a guy named Chris Morris who had a bbc radio program called Blue Jam for a few years. There is some thematic similarity to Joe's work, and I've talked to several people who are fans of both. Downloadable audio can be found at http://chilled.cream.org/forums/bluejam.php Another name that often comes up is Jean Shepherd. I personally don't see much similarity, except in so far as both are on the radio and both are good. (The other often mentioned connection is that in Harry Shearer's tribute to Shep, "A Voice in the Night," features a spot in which Joe talks about listening to the program.) Audio is available at http://shep-archives.com/ Many people bring up Spalding Gray. I haven't heard too much of his work, and I can't say I've been impressed by what I have heard. His stuff comes off as terribly self-centered, unimaginative, and rather dull, if skillfully crafted. Finally, there's Negativland's radio program Over The Edge, which hasn't got a damned thing in common with Joe except that I've met several Bay area people who are fans of both. Their web site is at http://negativland.com/ Best, Erik Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:12:12 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#de7fbd8a-278d-4815-baed-1e2d8da66e23 Erik 2005-01-26T09:12:12Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#58611e18-9283-433e-ab70-445ff87a6f15 check out some strange spoken word / performance cd's by folks like sue p. fox, slim moon, and juliana leucking. not exactly the same but pretty interesting.. also miranda july, you can get cd's but its better to see her in performance. bill burroughs has some great recordings with music. allen gisnberg has a great cd of poetry and jazz, 'the lion for real'. all stuff i love, hope you do too. Tue, 14 Dec 2004 21:15:01 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#58611e18-9283-433e-ab70-445ff87a6f15 andy 2004-12-14T21:15:01Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#c4250ba0-77a8-4df8-b72c-be5f0129ee73 I think maybe some of Paul Auster's books have reminded me of Joe Frank. Thu, 09 Dec 2004 22:53:42 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#c4250ba0-77a8-4df8-b72c-be5f0129ee73 $item.owner.firstName 2004-12-09T22:53:42Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#758ff90e-8ed3-4b66-aa1f-bdd369fb2113 Ken Nordine lighthearted. Joe isn't. Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:25:31 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#758ff90e-8ed3-4b66-aa1f-bdd369fb2113 Icky Bob 2004-12-09T21:25:31Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#1c880a05-18b1-4094-a76f-c6717c19b1d9 Ken Nordine often reminds me of Joe Frank, or maybe Joe reminds me of Ken, I dunno. In my brain at least, they seem similar. Fri, 03 Dec 2004 09:57:00 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#1c880a05-18b1-4094-a76f-c6717c19b1d9 Nene 2004-12-03T09:57:00Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#5a81c624-3d9d-477d-9eaa-301d1e153ad5 My answer to this question is simple: just look at my Interests list on my profile. Everything there is good, and worthy for Joe Frank fans. Trust me. Fri, 03 Dec 2004 03:05:38 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#5a81c624-3d9d-477d-9eaa-301d1e153ad5 David 2004-12-03T03:05:38Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#06c7151e-b1c8-42e1-9843-6557eb9d2cd8 if i'm remembering correctly, ira glass cut his teeth as an intern under joe (early-to-mid 80's? not sure of the time frame). Thu, 02 Dec 2004 23:32:56 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#06c7151e-b1c8-42e1-9843-6557eb9d2cd8 courtney 2004-12-02T23:32:56Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#47421b72-fd49-45bf-8315-3476ab040e22 Actually, now that you guys have got me thinking in the right direction (This American Life is indeed a worthy Frank companion). . . Has anyone heard the short commentaries by Andrei Codrescu on NPR's All Things Considered? Give him an hour and a soundtrack. . . If you haven't heard him yet, go this link. NOW! http://search.npr.org/search97cgi/s97_cgi?cleanQuery=Andrei+Codrescu&ResultTemplate=allow_re_sort.hts&SortSpec=Date+Desc+Score+Desc&ViewTemplate=docview.hts&collection=ALL02&Action=FilterSearch&filter=topic_filter.NEW.hts&QueryText= Wed, 01 Dec 2004 22:06:10 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#47421b72-fd49-45bf-8315-3476ab040e22 Mitchley 2004-12-01T22:06:10Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#6bd6568d-a000-4feb-8399-5efd23036709 Oh, and the films of Jim Jarmusch also seem to describe the same universe as JF's work. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 21:56:28 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#6bd6568d-a000-4feb-8399-5efd23036709 Kelly 2004-12-01T21:56:28Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#13119d02-7533-4be2-a1fc-4f32370829ac I *love* "This American Life". Some of the pieces defintiely edge over into Joe Frank territory. Most of the artists I can think of who seem to move in Joe Frank's territory are musicians. I'm thinikng of Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, and local Bay Area (soon to be New York) favorite Mark Growden. There was a great performance/music duo from Chicago in the late eighties-early nineties called Algebra Suicide who probably remind me more of JK than anybody else. If you can track down either of their two albums (I'm afraid the titles escape me), I highly recommend grabbing them. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 21:54:55 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#13119d02-7533-4be2-a1fc-4f32370829ac Kelly 2004-12-01T21:54:55Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#6aeb4ee4-9794-4049-92b8-0f0bca3e4f0e i love sandra! i was wondering what happened to her... anyhoo, do any of you listen to "this Amrican Life" by Ira Glass? Wed, 01 Dec 2004 21:23:41 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#6aeb4ee4-9794-4049-92b8-0f0bca3e4f0e Charmaine 2004-12-01T21:23:41Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#e3fc5d9d-67db-464e-9672-52365251fea7 "same vein" is a tough one, but I will try... I noticed this Sandra Tsing Loh chick recently who has worked with Joe, and describes this set as "David Lynch Christmas nightmare.." http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/11.24.04/tsing-loh-0448.html performing in san jose. cool! Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:28:51 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#e3fc5d9d-67db-464e-9672-52365251fea7 $item.owner.firstName 2004-12-01T05:28:51Z http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#effd7c3e-3fe4-48d8-8830-0fa9f6631083 Hey all, Does anyone have any good recommendations? Is there anything out there, local or otherwise, that a fan of Joe Frank might also enjoy? A radio show? Performance? Film? Venue? Who knows?! What are we captivated or moved by when we're not being captivated or moved by Joe Frank? -=Scott Wed, 01 Dec 2004 03:44:18 GMT http://JoeFrankophiles.tribe.net/thread/e7cad4a1-952d-4513-95cf-84584f48fc46#effd7c3e-3fe4-48d8-8830-0fa9f6631083 Mitchley 2004-12-01T03:44:18Z