Dan's Bike Rides

It's not Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve, but this ride will do well for anyone in a pinch, if you need some background for your Pre-New Years Eve party. All songs related to specific years this lap around the calendar with Hank and Dan. Included: A Darky from Emi SunShine, another history lesson from Al Stewart, The Bee Gees with one you didn't even know you knew, a cycnical-per-usual track from Louden Wainwright III and an ironic twist on a famous pop song that suddenly doesn't sound that bad once you find out it contains a well placed 'F' bomb.

Anyone who suggests this week's ride has an underlying message is simply reading their own agenda into it. Included: Taylor Swift (yeah, you heard me right); The Killers (just in time for halloween); Dan (the) Mangan, Eric (heavy) Burdon and the (heavier) Animals; Gossip (shhhhh...quiet karen!); Pete Seger (and the silver bullet band...jk!); Kyle (arts and) Craft; (susan b) Anthony D'amto; (don't you dare call them dixie...) Chicks

The guys dish salacious details about the hot 70s era relationship between Tom Waits and Bette Midler. Also: Rosali Cunningham; Felice Brothers; Connor Oberst; Forty Watt Bulb (x2); The Dead Weather; Venessa Carlton

None of the songs in this show seem to belong together when you see it on paper, but once it hits your ears it all comes together like a fresh flowing stream of melted snow. Included: Cities punkers Big Salt, Floydian slipper David Gilmore, Middle aged angster John Mellenclamp, Deep/dry Cheese Head comedian Mary Mack, a cute little animal-murder-fantasy ditty from local folker, Pat Egen, and more...as if you need it.

Felice Brothers, Laura Marling, Bob Dylan, Rakateens, Dolly Pardon, Linda Ronstadt, Emmy Lou Harris, Snake the Crown and David HankFel... er... I mean HAKFELT make up this gentle night ride with few sharp turns.