Live from the Avant Garden

This episode is blessed by a song witch!!! That's right, Waxing Crone sets both the sage and the stage on fire in the 16th installment of Live from the Avant Garden! Meagan Perkins discusses her experiences as the bassist of DC punk royalty, Princessed and her time bringing farm fresh goodness to urban tables while working at Shalom Farms near Richmond, VA. Then we get to hear her incredible original songs and more bewitch the bees and call in the harvest!Music starts at 33:23Waxing Crone can be found on Instagram, Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Youtube! Meagan's new band Waxing Crones will be hitting the stages soon so be sure to follow them on Instagram and show your support!Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Theme song and interstitial music by VJ Hyde (2023). Follow Live from the Avant Garden on Instagram, BlueSkyand Youtube for updates on new episodes as well as behind the scenes pics and videos of this and previous episodes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

Episode 15 of Live from the Avant Garden proves that the kids are alright with none other than Petrichor. This band of 8th and 10th grade friends and family members have been hitting big and small stages all across the DMV and the east coast after forming thanks in large part to the vital work of GirlsRock!DC. They played their first gig with the help of Hot Mic'd Punks, which is a rapidly growing network of youth bands and solo artists spreading their talents throughout the DC area. In this episode, we get to hear about Petrichor's origins, influences and future plans, in addition to what's growing in their gardens. Then we are treated to a refreshing mix of original and cover tunes that will give you a sense of relief for the future of music! Music starts at 22:42 You can hear the self-titled EP by Petrichor on Spotify and see them in their element on YouTube. Learn about what is coming up next for Petrichor on their Instagram page. Also be sure to watch the PBS Student Labs documentary, This is Petrichor. Live from the Avant Garden and its theme song is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Follow Live from the Avant Garden on Instagram, BlueSky and Youtube for updates on new episodes, BTS pics and videos of this and previous episodes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

Jeff Barsky aka Insect Factory (Bedmaker, Shadow Riot) graces the astro stage in episode 14 of Live from the Avant Garden! In the first part of the show, Jeff talks about sharing his hands on Kibbutzim and on fretboards for acts such as Time is Fire and his (sometimes) solo project Insect Factory. In the second part of the show, we get an exclusive acoustic improv performance by Insect Factory. We also get some other 'sclusies like our largest audience yet including cameos from Bonnie Schlegel, Antonia Tricarico and Joe Lally! V.J. even joins in on the fun for a guitar duet on the last tune! This is an episode to get lost in!Music starts at 42:15You can hear Jeff Barsky's newest solo record Voice Paintings out now on UK imprint Chocolate Monk and BandcampLive from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Follow Live from the Avant Garden on Instagram, Blue Sky and Youtube for updates on new episodes, BTS pics and unedited video of this and previous episodes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

Letters to Delphi - Izzy Burke Burke & Don Potter

Episode 12 features Ben Tufts and Guy Bouchie alongside Bobby Thompson of GXB and Root Nine Records, respectively. We dig deep into the roots of Northern Virginia music scenes then and now; and we learn about the vital work being done today at local institutions such as Vanguard Arts Center, Music on the Hill, 7DrumCity and through organizations like Girls Rock NOVA/Girls Rock DC. We then get to hear Guy and Ben rock the robins with some select GXB tunes followed by Bobby and Ben getting dirty with some down-home roots music featuring the lap steel for the first time on the podcast!Music starts at 39:45.Follow GXB on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and streaming services everywhere. Go to Bandcamp to hear more Bobby Thompson and the offerings on his label Root Nine Records on shelves and streaming for your listening pleasure.Be sure to subscribe, comment and love Live from the Avant Garden on Apple, Amazon, Instagram BlueSky, YouTube, and more!Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Theme song by V.J. Hyde (2023).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content