Live from the Avant Garden

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

Cherry Blossom Special (Nick Cameron, Justin Heath, Mari Carlson, Sophie Chang, Greg Mulley) makes the trek from Tacoma Park, MD to visit the Avant Garden. We get into the catnip about the journey from starting a small windowsill herb garden to going full-blown Gardening junkie. Then the group turns the grass blue with their incredible music. (Music begins at: 21:12) Find and follow Cherry Blossom Special at: https://www.instagram.com/cherryblossomspecialdc https://schoolofmusicaltraditions.com/jams-open-mics/bluegrass-slow-jam Keep up with latest happenings at the Avant Garden by subscribing and liking Live from the Avant Garden on your podcast app and following us at: https://www.instagram.com/live_from_the_avant_garden/ LFTAG is recorded and produced by VJ Hyde. Live from the Avant Garden theme song by VJ Hyde (2023) Support 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

Episode 13 of Live from the Avant Garden proves your superstitions that Izzy Burke and Don Potter's project, Letters to Delphi, is a direct line to the muses. We test the bounds of recording in the great wide open and Don and Izzy prove their mettle as inimitable forces in the DMV music scene! The first part of the show offers you insights into their respective paths growing to the top of your ears in influential local hard hitters such as Outerloop, Cherub Tree, and Modest Goddess while planting seeds as music mentors through vital programs such as Girls Rock NOVA and Girls Rock DC. The second part of the show gives you a front row seat to Letters to Delphi's hot new music including their scorching single, Winter Elegy. We also get exclusive listens to solo Izzy Burke tunes that will be gracing stages and headphones in the near future! Music starts at 37:22 Follow Letters to Delphi on Bandcamp, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Follow Live from the Avant Garden on Instagram and YouTube from new episodes and exclusive behind the scenes footage! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

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

Episode 11 of Live from the Avant Garden features Ella Gallogly of Lud Roes, Old Knife and more!! Ella and VJ lounge on the Astro Stage and chat about the origins of Ella's incredible chops on guitar and drums while finding meaning in the journey and not the destination. Then Ella peels the petals off the pansies with her incredibly powerful music. Music starts at 42:00 Hear and see more Ella G by following her and Lud Roes on Facebook, Instagram and Apple Music in addition to other streaming platforms! 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

Live from the Avant Garden turns 10 episodes old and host V.J. Hyde celebrates with special guests GiGi Marie and Ryan Parsons! VJ dives deeper than ever into Fairfax music scene fellowship and both GiGi and Ryan reminisce about their youthful days harvesting and slinging family-farm-grown tomatoes. Then GiGi regales the roses with her original ballads, some of which are now streaming on her latest release, All Things Night & Beautiful Music starts at 40:17 Listen and See GiGi here: Gigi Marie: https://gigimariemusic.com/music/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigiMarieMusic Live from the Avant Garden is produced by VJ Hyde. Theme song and interstitial music by VJ Hyde (2023). Live from the Avant Garden can be stalked on BlueSky, Instagram and Youtube. Click Like & Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever fresh podcasts thrive. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

On episode 9 of Live from the Avant Garden, VJ is joined by Swingamajig (Wilfredo Morales, Nicole Edwards and John Previti)! They chat about the far reaching influences of the DMV music scenes, wax nostalgic about bountiful avocados and cherries, and lend some tips about plants that help deter common household pests. Then this super trio performs music from their debut CD, "Mine, Mine, Mine", out now on D.S.I. Records. Music starts at 34:45 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

In the eighth episode of Live from the Avant Garden, host V.J. Hyde is joined by Caroline Weinroth of Cinema Hearts fame! They gab about Caroline's path from hometown beauty queen to nationally acclaimed rockstar and seasonal farmer's market steward. We get some tips on how not to slide into home base and hear some acoustic versions of Cinema Hearts ideal tunes. Music starts at 46:18 Listen to Cinema Hearts at www.cinemahearts.com This episode was recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Theme song by V.J. Hyde (2023). Follow this podcast on instagram @live_from_the_avant_garden Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

On the 7th episode of Live from the Avant Garden, VJ shares the astro stage with Amanda Dove from the DC powerhouse, Kinda Evil. They giggle through conversations about the cost benefit analysis of growing cilantro and chat about the best stages to rock in DC. Then Amanda sinks her teeth into some of her incredible music. Find all things Kinda Evil here!! Like and subscribe to Live from the Avant Garden on your pod catcher of choice and find out what's growing on in the Avant Garden here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

On the sixth episode of Live from the Avant Garden, the Astro Stage is graced by the inestimable talents of Selena Benally, Alyson Cina, and Erin Frisby; collectively known as Ammonite. The trio discuss what's in their garden and how to prevent raiding deer from trampling on your dreams of growing prolific cantaloupes, corn and other copious crops. In the second half of the show, Ammonite put the local avian community to shame with their mind blowing harmonies and brilliant compositions. Music starts at 43:10 All songs by Ammonite (2024) This episode was recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025) Theme song by V.J. Hyde (2023) Support Local Music. Support your community. Support each other. Hold the line. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

On episode 5 of Live from the Avant Garden, DC legend, world famous record producer, and mind-blowingly incredible musician, Don Zientara (Inner Ear Studios, Dischord Records) graces the Astro Stage with his presence, stories, humor and of course, original music! What else can I say about having the dude that recorded all of my favorite records (shameless plug: including my own band, Old Knife) on my little podcast in my little garden?!?!(Music starts at: 53:16)Find and follow Don Zientara at:https://www.innerearstudio.com/https://dischord.com/band/don-zientarahttps://www.mixcloud.com/StageCraft/https://a.co/d/hb0W7zjFertilize your mind:XTCBorageAntonia TricaricoEmily HenryThe Sound of MachinesOverkillKnights in White SatinBrain Rot:https://www.instagram.com/live_from_the_avant_garden/https://www.instagram.com/oldknifeband/Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2024)Theme song and interstitial music by V.J. Hyde (2023)All Rights ReservedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

Chris Dinosaur of the NOVA rock group, Dinosaurus, and LFTAG host, VJ, discover many crossed paths that wound up leading them to the Avant Garden astro-stage. We wax poetic and lament the good old days at the legendary Fairfax, VA bohemian paradise that was Epicure Cafe. Then Chris Dinosaur crushes us with his jurassic talent as a singer/ songwriter. (Music starts at: 43:50) Find and follow Chris Dinosaur and Dinosaursus at: https://www.instagram.com/dinosaurusband/ https://www.instagram.com/chris.dinosaur/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClOykPe8Tr-Y5ZuLFe4WgFQ Links to the folks and stuff we chatted about in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/massimozr.recording?igsh=MTYwbWVkcnhyMng2eg== https://www.instagram.com/dicqbeats?igsh=MTRoeW10cGxrMXZrNA== https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Creative-Habit/Twyla-Tharp/9780743235273 Keep up with the latest happenings at Live from the Avant Garden by subscribing and liking this show on your preferred podcast app and by following us at: https://www.instagram.com/live_from_the_avant_garden/ Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by VJ Hyde (2024) Theme song by VJ Hyde (2023) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

The Flip Phones (Lindsey Wray and Ryan Kobb) visit V.J. at the Avant Garden to regale us with glorious tales of their back yard victory against invading bamboo and enlighten us on their stellar song writing process. Songs begin at xx:xxStream and follow and like and love the Flip Phones here:https://www.theflipphones.comhttps://theflipphones.bandcamp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theflipphoneshttps://www.facebook.com/theflipphonesbandCatch them LIVE at a stage near you:https://www.theflipphones.com/liveBe sure to subscribe to and leave a review for Live from the Avant Garden on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google or your pod catcher of choice; and please follow us on Instagram: @live_from_the_avant_gardenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content

In the inaugural episode of Live from the Avant Garden V.J. plays hookie at the garden with his long time friend and musical broham, Eric Keller. V.J. gives us a lay of the land and gabs about preparing your garden for winter. Eric performs original songs on acoustic guitar. Don't just sit there and rot! Go check out his music at: https://creakinghand.bandcamp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/live-from-the-avant-garden/exclusive-content