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Matt and Melissa Dunphy buy a magic theater from a pedophile, discover treasure, and become accidental amateur archaeologists.
Each month Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes!
The hilarious and legendary Todd Glass came over to play (virtually) this month! We talked about how his musical tastes developed, the performers he loves to watch for their showmanship, how he discovers new bands, and his relatively new-found love of ska. We also played a musical improv guessing game and premiered the swing-ska-James-Brown-inspire…
Virtuosic and versatile opera singer Alize Francheska collaborated with us remotely for this episode! We had a great chat about her musical upbringing, influences, and the highlights of her career. We also created a beautiful and eclectic set of pieces together. Instead of improvising, we devised a round robin game and created our tracks one layer …
This month (well, it was actually pre-quarantine) we collaborated with guitarist/teacher/transcriber Evan Bradley! We talked about how he first got into music, what went into developing his skills and his sound, and how that path led him to working directly with some of his musical heroes. Evan's YouTube Page This episode includes: 00:00:00 S&DMM T…
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Episode 23: Annapolis, Kent Island, and Benjamin Mifflin
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The first Boghouse travel show, in which Matt and Melissa accidentally journey to historical destinations in Maryland
New music and exciting life updates from Sean & Dave! This episode includes: 00:10 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme arranged, performed, and recorded by Dave Trum 04:18 Four Miniatures for Flute and Drum Kit by David Trum (Sean on flute, Dave on drums) 15:23 Juice by Lizzo arranged for beatbox flute by Sean Arawjo Purchase Sheet Music to this Juice arr…
The second half of Matt and Melissa's interview veteran archaeologist Jed Levin about the president's house dig in Philadelphia
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Episode 21: Another conversation with a real archaeologist, pt 1
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Matt and Melissa interview veteran archaeologist Jed Levin about his work on the slave quarters at the president's house in Philadelphia
This month we welcome NYC-based composer, music director, pianist, orchestrator, and podcaster Anthony De Angelis! We talked about what jobs we'd have in an alternate universe, what Anthony likes about doing what he does, and about juggling the silly and serious aspects of his career and personality. We also collaborated on a story for Sean's other…
Melissa goes full archaeologist at Dish Camp, Matt goes to an art gala in the World Trade Center
This month we get to know Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Jordan Gillis from Balitomore, MD! We improvised together, played one of his reggae originals, and talked about a range of topics. We learned about his influences, practice habits, background, and what he loves about making music full time. Jordan's Website Jordan's Facebook Brittany Lewis This …
Composer/Performer/Host of the Boghouse (among many other things!) Melissa Dunphy welcomes us into her historic Philadelphia home to create some unique and beautiful sounds this episode. We talk about her long and circuitous journey to get where she is today, her compositional process, the current state of classical music, and her plans for the fut…
Choir director, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and music advocate Ben DiPette schools us on the ins and outs of the Pennsylvania education system. Ben draws on personal experience and talks passionately about the positive impact the arts have on students. And we made a bunch of fun, silly, and weird music! This episode includes: 00:00 Sean & Dave…
Melissa and Matt answer listener questions
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Episode 18: The Privy Diggers (part 2)
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Matt and Melissa continue their conversation with Tom and Michael, then share a first-hand privy digging experience
Michael Frechette and Tom Salvatore have a fireside chat with Matt and Melissa Dunphy
Multi-instrumentalist songwriter Geoff Giordano stops in this month to jam and talk about his writing/producing process, his upcoming album Ultrafauna, and his compulsion to keep making music! Geoff's Fourth World Radio Site Fourth World Radio Facebook This episode includes: 00:00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Geoff Giordano (Geoff on guita…
Contractor Larry Alice joins Matt and Melissa to chat about post-privy-digging construction
When a planned interview falls through, Matt and Melissa give a quick State of the Podcast
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Episode 14: Conversation with a real archaeologist
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Historical archaeologist and materials specialist Debbie Miller talks about her experience in the field
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Episode 13: Murder and Mayhem in the Messuages
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Stories of true crime in 19th century Philadelphia's Tenderloin district.
A dramatic reading of The Life, Confession, and Atrocious Crimes of Antoine Probst.
This month we feature guest artist/producer, Stephen Kokas of Sketch Studio! We talk about the music industry, pop production techniques and trends, and then dive into making some hip hop music, a first for this podcast! More of Stephen's music: Sketch Studio BandCamp This episode includes: 0:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Stephen Kokas (Stephen on vocals, k…
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Episode 11: The Atrocious Crimes of Antoine Probst
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Antoine Probst, America's first true crime media sensation, drank lager right under I-95 after committing mass murder.
As Daniel Williams sells 103 Callowhill Street, it becomes apparent he is behind the curve on Quaker attitudes towards slavery.
Continuing the story of Daniel Williams and his son Ennion during the Revolutionary War.
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Episode 08: Introducing Daniel Williams
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Daniel Williams: baker, merchant, man about town, and owner of 103 Callowhill Street.
Pianist, Arranger, Transcriptionist, Music Director, host of Pardo's Turn, and old friend Dan Pardo joins us this month! We talk about his musical life and the projects he's involved in and improvise five very diverse sounding pieces. Dan's Website Pardo's Turn Limericks of Resistance This episode includes: 00:00:00 S&DMM Theme (Dan on piano, Dave …
Exploring the quirks of two colonials who first developed 103 Callowhill Street.
The Boghouse becomes a history podcast: first subject, Hannah Callowhill Penn.
Melissa and Matt get a visit from experts in the field of ceramics, and learn more about what they've found.
Melissa and Matt unearth old pottery, and make a strong effort to stop unearthing old pottery.
World-renowned flutist, composer, inventor, and pedagogue Robert Dick joins us this month to improvise and talk about his recording process, his musical path, what he's been listening to lately, making a living by being creative, and lots more! Explore more of Robert's music, books, and his Glissando Head Joint at RobertDick.net This episode includ…
Melissa and Matt tear down walls and make surprising discoveries.
Melissa and Matt are frustrated by architects and banks. Will they prevail?
Melissa and Matt consider investing in a live/work space and discover a real estate listing for a theater with a sordid past.
Singer, songwriter, activist, and all-around fun human Nellie McKay joins us this month in the first of our three episode run recorded in NYC! We had a blast talking about her musical process and stylistic evolution, our pets, the Poconos, David Byrne, and life in general. We also improvised and wrote some brand new music together. Check out all of…
We talk about how excited we are for our upcoming New York trip and announce our next three guests: Dan Pardo, Robert Dick, and Nellie McKay!! This episode also includes: 07:27 Cincinnati Scrap (excerpt) by Dave Trum 09:56 Flute and Udu Duo (Sean & Dave) 13:23 Flute and Electric Guitar Duo (Sean & Dave) Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate…
Our guest this month, Tara Toms has been fascinated by sound her entire life and has spent the last several years exploring it in every way she can. An accomplished vocalist, songwriter, and free improviser, she releases solo music and also fronts a band called Weird Year. Find more by following the links below! This episode includes: 00:00:00 S&DM…
This month we bring you the second half of our concert/podcast series featuring David, Jodie, and Kaitlyn of illumine! They are an innovative and incredibly accomplished trio bringing new life to classical music all over the world. Learn more about out more about illumine here. Catch up on Part 1 here. This episode includes: 0:00 S&DMM+Illumine The…
Our friends illumine join us this month to chat and present new works from our Eternal/Ephemeral concert series in June. illumine is: Kaitlyn Waterson (Mezzo-Soprano), David Brown (Violin), and Jodie Levine Brown (Piano). David Brown arranged this month's theme and brilliantly incorporated themes from Sean and Dave's pieces (in addition to his own)…
Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter/Brother Justin Arawjo stops in to collaborate this month! We talk about our shared musical history, Justin's compositional process, and he gives us some music recommendations. This episode includes: 0:00 Episode 12 S&DMM Theme (Remix) 7:00 "I Collect Fire" by Justin Arawjo 16:21 "Suits and Lies" by Hammers To Fences 24…
This month, we are proud to present the triumphant return of Sillyheart! Sara Murray, Sean's longtime friend and bandmate stops by and talks about music, life, and that time she accidentally called John Stamos 'Jesse'. This episode includes:0:00 S&DMM Sillyheart Theme 7:31 Dog Walk 17:28 What Do You Do? 39:38 F*ckin' Hooray 45:17 Wrong Person 50:25…
Luke Jiorle, Levi Jiorle, and Zachary Van Why join us on this episode to talk about Luke's upcomming record, his unique aproach to songwriting, and music in general.We also improvise, perform one of Luke's songs, develop a brand new one together, and present a sneak peak of the album!By Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum
This month we welcome Alex Bortnichak, songwriter/bandleader of Eating Club and drummer of The Sparta Philharmonic! We discussed his latest projects, his personal journey as a musician and songwriter, and the joys and challenges of recording outside a conventional studio. We also played some wonderfully varied improvisations, from the snarling and …
Composer Alexander Bornstein joins us via Skype this month to talk about his recent release Schematic, the ins and outs of scoring for film, and the state of the industry (current and future) in general. We also present three pieces we improvised simultaneously from opposite ends of the country and we feature two tracks from Schematic. Alex's Links…
This month, we spoke with Matt Wixson of Matt Wixson's Flying Circus! We talked a little about his compositional process, some favorite touring moments, and how hard it is to successfully play good ska. We present a song of Sean's that we all collaborated on, two of Matt's songs, and an improvisation that Sean and Dave did: 0:00 S&DMM Theme version…
We welcome Eliza Waldman this month, guitarist and singer of Eliza and the Organix! We improvised freely, played a little punk, and talked about her musical process. We also got to listen to "Trouble" from Eliza's new album Present Future Dreams: Part I and discuss how exactly the Organix accomplished the uniquely groovy-yet-etherial texture. Eliza…
This month we welcome our first non-classical guest: guitarist Kyle Farris. He and Sean reminisce about their punk rock high school past, we talk about the charity Kyle directs, and present a bunch of new pieces! This episode includes: 0:00 S&DMM Theme version 6 (Metal) - Guitars, Bass, Drums 4:42 The Drop D Disco by Only On Tuesdays (Sean and Kyle…
