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Paisley Stage, Raspberry & RhymeEpisode #212: Our Conversation with Murray Attaway of Guadalcanal DiaryOn this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk to Murray Attaway (Guadalcanal Diary) about his latest solo album, "[Tense Music Plays]".
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Pantheon - Podcasts for Music LoversWhat Difference Does It Make: Murray Attaway Plays Tense MusicMurray Attaway, formerly of Guadalcanal Diary, one of college rock radio's favorite bands in the 80s, joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album, Tense Music Plays. It's the first album from Murray in more than 30 years, so we wanted to find out what he did upon dropping out of the music business, and what prompted his return.
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A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Murray Attaway Plays Tense MusicMurray Attaway, formerly of Guadalcanal Diary, one of college rock radio's favorite bands in the 80s, joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album, Tense Music Plays. It's the first album from Murray in more than 30 years, so we wanted to find out what he did upon dropping out of the music business, and what prompted his return.
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Debts No Honest Man Can PayThe Incredible Expanding EpisodeOn this week's show, we wish a very happy 80th birthday to Bob Seger, spend quality time with new records from The Waterboys, Murray Attaway & Craig Finn and spin fresh tracks from Bruce Springsteen, The Feelies & The Beths. All this & much, much less. Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is a podcast that thinks it's a radio show...because it used to be one. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004. It phoenixed...2025-05-172h 27
Frets with DJ FeyTense Music Plays – Murray Attaway ReturnsI was a big fan of Guadalcanal Diary, so when Murray Attaway appeared on Frets back in 2022, I could hardly believe I was talking with their lead singer and main songwriter. The band released four major label albums throughout the 1980s and Murray went on to record In Thrall, a solo album that features Jackson Browne, Nicky Hopkins, Jim Keltner, Aimee Mann, Steve Nieve, Sid Page and Benmont Tench among others. Murray has also composed music for independent film scores and his songs have been featured in many films and television shows. This week sees the release of Murray’s...2025-05-0746 min
Center Stage: An Abandoned Albums PodcastMURRAY ATTAWAY of GUADALCANAL DIARYMurray Attaway, the distinctive voice behind Guadalcanal Diary, helped shape the American alternative rock landscape of the 1980s. The band blended Southern storytelling with punchy jangle-pop, earning critical acclaim for both its bold sonic experimentation and Attaway's literate songwriting.
Though the group never reached the heights of some of its Athens, Georgia, contemporaries, the band's influence quietly rippled across college radio and beyond.
Murray recently joined us in Thunderlove Studio to discuss the band's origins, his creative process, and the enduring resonance of Guadalcanal Diary’s music.
More importantly, we chatted about his first...2025-04-091h 08
SCOTCH AND "good" CONVERSATIONepisode 464 - the return of murray attaway from guadalcanal diaryepisode 464 - the return of murray attaway from guadalcanal diary https://murrayattaway.com/ https://www.instagram.com/murrayattaway/# https://murrayattaway.com/murrays-song-gallery/ https://murrayattaway.bandcamp.com/album/tense-music-plays PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT ALL MY SPONSORS. THERE’S LINKS ABOVE. PLEASE BE SURE TO TELL THEM WE SENT YOU! PLEASE visit my PATREON at: https://www.patreon.com/scotchandgoodconversation2025-04-0635 min
Demise of the PodcastEpisode 201 - Demise of the Trinity Part IIPatrick digs into Veronica, Murray Groaan, and Arthur Lindsay2023-08-2649 min
Debut BuddiesFirst Groundhog Day (1500s, 1700s, 1887)It's February 2nd. You just woke up. You exit your burrow to sniff the cold air. If you see your shadow, you recoil and usher in weeks of Winter. If you don't, then Spring is near. Now... imagine it's a TIME LOOP and your name is Bill Murray! On this episode, we explore the origins of Groundhog Day, from Celtic Imbolc to Candelmas, St. Brigid's Day, and more... and dive deep into meteorological animal prognostication. We've got marmots, woodchucks, whistlepigs and W O N D E R. And we even play I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE. It's the...2023-01-301h 14
Frets with DJ FeyMurray AttawayMurray Attaway and high school friend Jeff Walls formed a band in the early 1980s. Initially calling themselves Emergency Broadcast System, they would become Guadalcanal Diary, a band who became a fixture in the Athens, Georgia music scene. Their live shows were incredibly popular and before long they signed with independent label DB Records. After a tour of the states and a lot of airplay on college radio, they were signed by Elektra. They recorded and released albums throughout the ’80s playing their final show in 1989. Murray continues to write and record as a solo artist. He’s composed musi...2022-09-021h 02
American Digger Relic RoundupBegining detecting with Murray AttawayRELIC ROUNDUP is live on spreaker.com/shows/american-digger-relic-roundup every Mondayday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available wherever you get your podcast.We will be talking with Murray Attaway about how to get started in detecting.Be sure and check out the Relic Roundup sponsors:American Digger Magazine - www.americandigger.comGarrett Metal Detectors - www.garrett.comThe RingFinders Metal Detecting Service Inc: https://theringfinders.com/2021-12-141h 13
Dig Me Out - The 90s rock podcast#499: In Thrall by Murray AttawayAimee Mann. Jackson Browne. Jon Brion. Nicky Hopkins. Benmont Tench. Steve Nieve. Jim Keltner. What do all those names have in common? They played on Murray Attaway's 1993 album In Thrall. But wait, there's more! Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson and Mr. Mister. Robbie Blunt from Robert Plant's solo band. Alex Acuña of the Weather Report. Sid Page of Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks. Steven Soles and David Mansfield from Bob Dylan's band. How did all these people end up playing on the lone solo release by the former singer/guitarist of Athen's, Georgia jangle-pop band Guadalcanal Diary? We h...2020-08-041h 04
Dig Me Out: 90s Rock#499: In Thrall by Murray AttawayAimee Mann. Jackson Browne. Jon Brion. Nicky Hopkins. Benmont Tench. Steve Nieve. Jim Keltner. What do all those names have in common? They played on Murray Attaway's 1993 album In Thrall. But wait, there's more! Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson and Mr. Mister. Robbie Blunt from Robert Plant's solo band. Alex Acuña of the Weather Report. Sid Page of Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks. Steven Soles and David Mansfield from Bob Dylan's band. How did all these people end up playing on the lone solo release by the former singer/guitarist of Athen's, Georgia jangle-pop band Guadalcanal Diary? W...2020-08-041h 04
Dig Me Out - The 90s rock podcast#499: In Thrall by Murray AttawayAimee Mann. Jackson Browne. Jon Brion. Nicky Hopkins. Benmont Tench. Steve Nieve. Jim Keltner. What do all those names have in common? They played on Murray Attaway's 1993 album In Thrall. But wait, there's more! Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson and Mr. Mister. Robbie Blunt from Robert Plant's solo band. Alex Acuña of the Weather Report. Sid Page of Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks. Steven Soles and David Mansfield from Bob Dylan's band. How did all these people end up playing on the lone solo release by the former singer/guitarist of Athen's, Georgia jangle-pop band Guadalcanal Diary...2020-08-041h 04Dig Me Out: 90s Rock#499: In Thrall by Murray AttawayAimee Mann. Jackson Browne. Jon Brion. Nicky Hopkins. Benmont Tench. Steve Nieve. Jim Keltner. What do all those names have in common? They played on Murray Attaway's 1993 album In Thrall. But wait, there's more! Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson and Mr. Mister. Robbie Blunt from Robert Plant's solo band. Alex Acuña of the Weather Report. Sid Page of Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks. Steven Soles and David Mansfield from Bob Dylan's band. How did all these people end up playing on the lone solo release by the former singer/guitarist of Athen's, Georgia jangle-pop band Guadalcanal Diary? W...2020-08-041h 04
Dazzle DudesSeason 2 Finale Episode 21 – GötterdäzzlerungSeason 2 Finale
Episode 21
We revisit highlights of Season 2; Jesse goes missing; the Dudes get some crushing news!
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-04-1731 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 20 – TalentSeason 2 Episode 20
The Dudes finally unleash their hit ballad, “Lady, Be My Lady” in all it’s finery; Jesse feels as though his authority has been fully undermined; storm clouds gather.
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-04-1020 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 19 – Bud & Hubie!Season 2 Episode 19
The band continues vocal overdubs on their masterpiece debut album; Bud lends his voice to the chorus; a deal in the offing.
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-04-0317 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 18 – RallySeason 2 Episode 18
The Dudes enter the political arena; rally at the rock quarry; Shakalaka rising!
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-03-2721 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 17 – Chicken Dinner DebateSeason 2 Episode 17
Mayor Boone Carson kicks off his unopposed reelection campaign with a debate against non – candidate Marvin on “Fletcher’s Folks”; the Dudes get tapped for a political rally; free chicken dinner!
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-03-2018 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 16 – PhotobombSeason 2 Episode 16
“Spaceship Lovin'” Revisited; Annie Cheyenne Leibovitz; Darlene delivers.
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-03-1317 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 15 – ArtSeason 2 Episode 15
The band continues to scrutinize their labors; Billy shows his Rembrandt side; Darlene offers her charms.
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-03-0619 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 14 – Swords CrossSeason 2 Episode 14
How to sequence a hit album; tempers flair; Connie smooths out the bulges.
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-02-2817 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 13 – Glitter CitySeason 2 Episode 13
Fletcher soldiers on; Meet Mixon’s Mayor; next stop: Glitter City.
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-02-2120 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 12 – Outed & WastedSeason 2 Episode 12
The band gets “Wasted”; the album slouches toward completion; Darlene bemoans her misplaced love.
This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway.
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2020-02-1415 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 11 – Talk TalkSeason 2 Episode 11 The Cap'n drops into "Fletcher's Folks"; Fletcher's dream comes true; On "Mixon's Own", Dink interviews Freakinbooger's reanimated corpse.
The post Season 2 Episode 11 – Talk Talk appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.2020-02-0724 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 10 – TapesSeason 2 Episode 10 Tensions mount under the Big Top; Jesse announces his magnum opus; the band has a surprise visitor.
The post Season 2 Episode 10 – Tapes appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.2020-01-3116 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 9 – Pool Boy JesseSeason 2 Episode 9 "Overlords" overwhelms Jeeter; Mr. Fister exposes himself; Jesse embarks on a new side gig: "Oh, pool boy!"
The post Season 2 Episode 9 – Pool Boy Jesse appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.2020-01-2417 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 8 – OverlordsSeason 2 Episode 8 The band presses on at Big Top; Jeeter reveals new talents; the Dudes have a mind-meld; bow before your mighty overlords!
The post Season 2 Episode 8 – Overlords appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.2020-01-1720 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 7 – Scent of DazzleSeason 2 Episode 7 The band starts recording in their odiferous new environment, Big Top Recording Service; studio operator Arnold Fister approaches Dink about a new gig for Jesse; "Juggernaught's" true genesis revealed.
The post Season 2 Episode 7 – Scent of Dazzle appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.2020-01-1016 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 6 -Big TopSeason 2 Episode 6 Happy New Year 1975! Jeeter and Dink check out Big Top Recording Service and it's manager, Arnold Fister, who specializes in a unique type of entertainment; Fletcher interviews Marvin Morgan, owner of Marvin's La Elite Club and Marvin's Mobile Homes on a new installment of "Fletcher's Folks". [...]
The post Season 2 Episode 6 -Big Top appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.2020-01-0123 minDazzle DudesSeason 2 Episode 5 – FireSeason 2 Episode 5 The band gets back to rehearsals in the basement; Jeeter brings a missive of disaster from Bud Carney; Jesse reveals the origins of "Juggernaught".
The post Season 2 Episode 5 – Fire appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.2019-12-2723 min