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The Radiators are a New Orleans music institution. They fuse rock, pop, funk, soul and blues into a style all their own, known as “fish head music.” They are truly one of a kind. They put on one of the most rocking live shows I’ve ever seen. The Rads are disbanding after 33 years (and over 4,000 shows) together with the same lineup. Their final shows will be a three-night stand at Tipitina’s (June 9th, 10th and 11th), that the band has dubbed “The Last Wastusi.” Dave Malone recently called in to discuss the band’s history, how the Rads approach cover songs, and their love and respect for classic New Orleans music.
Catch the Rads at Tipitina's for their final set of shows.
To listen to the shortened version of the interview, click on the media player below.
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Listen to the full version of the interview here.
Like this post? Check out this Flickr Pick of Dave Malone, this interview with fellow New Orleans music legend Leo Nocentelli, and this Flickr Pick of June Yamagishi at Tipitina’s.
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