I just want to say there are so many important, urgent, and righteous causes out there that need our community attention, but XRAY is definitely one of them. I love doing this show each week and spend a lot of time thinking and prepping for it, as well as a lot of money on records to make it happen: )
If it brings you a bit of joy, pumps up your workout, gets your ass shaking, bobs your head, or makes you laugh, send a bit of love! I'm seeking donations of $19.71 (or anything you can give) to signify the sweet spot year of the music I bring to this show from all over the world. Tight hugs--- Commodore Theodore
P.S. When donating, don't forget to mention in the notes any cool swag you qualify for in the donation to rep XRAY out and about.
Broadcasting from the West Coast, HEAD EAST draws from very broad definitions of rock, soul, and punk to explore lesser-known and ethnocentric expressions of “heaviness” that are more commonly claimed by American artists. From records that were hidden under late-60s ashtrays to basement crates still being discovered, each week the show assembles a sonic collage of scenes and genres spanning Midwestern to Near Eastern origins. Take in Hanover Floyd-worship, Marrakeshi acid-folk, Indonesian bell bottom jams, French prog, 70s Iggy homage, Turkish arena-psych, Nigerian hard rock, Akron avant-punk, and Dublin blown-amp blues. Let go of your baggage around genre boundaries and come hear the obscure and familiar in a strange new way.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| James Abney | 10/28/2023 | $20.67 | I bumbled on your show by accident (because it follows Last Schmaltz) but now rarely miss an episode. You find so much great music and make it even better by providing context and connections. I'm hooked. |
| Anonymous Friend | 10/27/2023 | $120.00 | |
| Aaron Lewis | 10/27/2023 | $77.62 | |
| Erin Jane LaRoue | 10/26/2023 | $10.62 | Head East and COMMODORE THEODORE = the best. LOVE LOVE LOVE ! FROM DJ PRIMITIVA!!! |
| Bernadette Bullinger | 10/25/2023 | $20.63 | Lots of love from Spain |
| Ricardo Esway | 10/25/2023 | $31.23 | |
| Nina Dabit | 10/22/2023 | $20.63 | 1) I appreciate what you do on this show every week, and the fact that it's exposed me to Arab rock, which is a real breath of fresh air from the overly dramatic ballads I grew up with that uh....were not it. 2) You're unapologetic in standing up for what you believe in and for the community around you. This last couple weeks, that's honestly made me feel a lot less alone. And if that's not everything I've been telling folks for years that this little radio community can do, then I'm not sure what is. |
| Lee Shaker | 10/22/2023 | $20.63 | Appreciate the love that goes into each episode. Always a gem! |
| Total | $322.03 | ||