Deutschtown Music Festival Preview - Paddy the Wanderer

Performing "Phantom Limb" live on air at the WDVE Morning Show Coffeehouse on Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Paddy the Wanderer play the Park Stage at the 4th Annual Deutschtown Music Festival on Saturday, July 9 at 2PM.

#DTownMF 

Deutschtown Music Festival Preview - Sun Hound

Performing "Tumbleweed" live on air at the WDVE Morning Show Coffeehouse on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.

Sun Hound play Scratch Food & Beverage at the 4th Annual Deutschtown Music Festival on Friday, July 8 at 10PM.

#DTownMF

Deutschtown Music Festival Preview - Some Kind of Animal

Performing "Clouds" live on air at the WDVE Morning Show Coffeehouse on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.

Some Kind of Animal play Wigle Wkiskey Barrelhouse at the 4th Annual Deutschtown Music Festival on Saturday, July 9 at 4PM.

#DTownMF 

Deutschtown Music Festival Preview - Scott and Rosanna

Performing "Nothing to Do" live on air at the WDVE Morning Show Coffeehouse on Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

Scott and Rosanna open up Scratch Food & Beverage at the 4th Annual Deutschtown Music Festival on Saturday, July 9 at 6PM.

#DTownMF 

First/Last-Sean McDowell

Yesterday I had a blast being on the WDVE Morning Show talking local music and pimping HughShows Live @ Eide's. Much thanks to Randy Baumann for having me on and all that he does for local musicians. If you missed it, my man at LiveBurghMusic was kind enough to record it which you can listen to here.
Today I welcome one of the stalwarts of the station, DJ Sean McDowell and thank him for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last.

The first album you ever bought?
“Meet The Beatles”. My parents paid, I was 8 years old and unemployed at the time.

Your last album bought?
Just came in the mail, the Zeppelin reissues “II” and “III”.

Favorite album of all time?
Back and forth, “Pet Sounds” or “Sgt. Pepper’s…”

First concert attended?
The Doors, Philadelphia, 1969. I was 13.

Last concert?
The Blues Festival, Hartwood Acres last weekend.

Favorite concert ever?
Pink Floyd, Civic Arena, DSOTM tour, 1973. They opened the roof.

Least favorite concert?
I've seen a lot of those...

Favorite thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?
Civic Arena and Three Rivers Stadium concerts in the 1970's were insane! What you could get away with then, compared to now....

Thanks, Sean. DSOTM tour? Damn! Now that's a favorite concert.

First/Last-Randy Baumann

Randy Baumann is the popular morning host on WDVE-FM in Pittsburgh. He also plays keys in The Randall Baumann Band (ahem...fetch my ascot and monocle Jeeves, I am attending the RANDALL Baumann Band concert tonight) which I caught a couple times last year. They, along with local stalwarts The Houserockers, put on a fantastic tribute to The Rolling Stones' "Exile on Main St." dubbed 'Exile on Carson St.' last May featuring a revolving cast of singers playing the album in full. I recently caught the band again in December at the Thunderbird where none other than the voice of the Penguins Paul Steigerwald boldly proclaimed before the set that, "You're gonna love this. They play obscure songs that you have never heard before." Well, maybe so Paul, but I run a music blog. They were reaching back to some obscure classic rock tunes for sure, which as promised by 'Staggy', did turn out to be a fun time. My thanks to Randy for taking a few minutes to participate in this edition of First/Last.

The first album you ever bought?
”Tommy” and Pink Floyd’s “Animals” at a flea market.

Your last album bought?
Gary Clark Jr.

Favorite album of all time?
I was never big on "favorite" questions because I might have a different answer depending on when you asked me. But for now, I'd say "American Goldwing" by Blitzen Trapper.

Least favorite/most disappointing album?
U2’s last album was terrible, so was Wilco’s last album. Love Wilco, hated that album.

First concert attended?
Aerosmith ‘Back In The Saddle’ tour '85.

Last concert?
I just saw Rebirth Brass Band and Kermit Ruffins in New Orleans.

Favorite concert ever?
Phish, Star Lake ‘98.

Least favorite concert?
My Morning Jackets last show at Stage AE. I have my reasons.

Favorite thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?
I love that Pittsburgh has largely shed its inferiority complex. Civic pride isn't just based out of a sense of insecurity any longer. There is important art being created in one of the country's most diverse and unique cities. It's no longer solely defined by its sports culture and blue collar work ethic (though they remain prominent). Its vibrant and beautiful and climate change is even making it sunnier!

Thanks, Randy. I definitely had at a blast at your two gigs I saw last year. Oooh, how about a 'Basement Tapes' gig in the future?