Throwing Toasters

Ah yes, the summer of 1995. The O.J. Trial. Fodder for many a comedy song. Here’s one you’ve never heard and probably for very good reason. It’s pretty bad. But it is a bit of Throwing Toasters history, so here it goes out into the universe!

Again, this was recorded in my parent’s basement/room, back then called ‘Behind The Bar’ studios because I made the area behind the bar in that room into a vocal booth (which as you can tell by the quality did wonders for fidelity). All the music was done with MIDI on my MacSE and the vocals were recorded live and the same time as the music into my stereo tape deck.

Joining me on this tune are my good buddy from High School, Jason Roberts and a 12 year old Brandon Baciocco, the true singer in the family.

Fun huh? No, not really. Especially that “bridge.”

This tune was released on homemade tapes under the Head Hunter Country name.

 

 I Wanna Be (Like Kato) By Throwing Toasters (Head Hunter Country) [2:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (312)

Here’s a version of DEBBIE to a woman in the front row named Lila. Recorded live at the Ice House this past Thursday.

 

 Lila By Throwing Toasters [03:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (287)

I discuss some of the problems I have with the ladies. Recorded live at the Ice House in Pasadena on April 10, 2008.

 

 Throwing Toasters - Nicknames [0:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (238)

Okay gang, here it is. The earliest Throwing Toasters recording around (and actually it was released as a Head Hunter Coutnry song). I REALLY LIKE TO EAT POTATOES

This was recorded sometime around, oh I’d say the summer of 1995, in the basement room of my parent’s house in Burlingame, CA. The music was all done on a MacSE and all vocals were recorded live with a radio shack mic going directly into my parent’s stereo system at the same time as the music.

Believe it or not, this song was actually played on the Dr. Demento show. He wisely edited down the 56 second song to about 45 or so. I’d like to think I’ve come a long way since then. I do feel it has a sort of ‘Barnes & Barnes’ quality to it. Mmmmm….maybe not.

Yes, this does mean I’m digitizing all my old stuff, so look forward to more in the future. Or dread it. Me, I’m dreading it.

 

 I Really Like To Eat Potatoes [0:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (237)

Now, the smart person would probably hang on and release this in Halloween, but if there’s one thing around here we’re not is smart. Also, it’s pretty tacky to do a parody of your own song, but if Carla Ulbrich can do it, so can Throwing Toasters.

Anyway, this was written and recorded in 2005 to send to a radio station for a Halloween song contest. It didn’t win. But now YOU win because you get it here. For free. Trick or treat!

 

 Halloween Night [2:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (246)

Throwing Toasters recently performed on the Barenaked Ladies Cruise - Ships N Dip III! Download an exclusive High Quality MP3 of their performance of the hit BAD INFLUENCE for FREE!  Photo By Andrea Griffiths. ©2008 Throwing Toasters Published and Controlled By Music To Throw Toasters By (ASCAP) www.ThrowingToasters.com

 

 BAD INFLUENCE - Live! - 01/28/08 [2:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (159)

Update from the road! Here in Reading, PA, just back after the show! Run down of the set list and a look ahead! ©2006 Throwing Toasters - www.ThrowingToasters.com

 

 From The Road - Alvernia College [1:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (119)

We’re back and we’re on the road! This episode doesn’t feature a song, but it gives you some info on the PA tour. And a man sneezing! ©2006 Throwing Toasters www.ThrowingToasters.com

 

 From The Road - Burbank Airport [1:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (107)

We’re back! In this episode, BAD INFLUENCE, as requested by Sarah in NH. Also check out www.LifeAsAComic.com ©2006 Throwing Toasters Published and Controlled By Music To Throw Toasters By (ASCAP) www.ThrowingToasters.com

 

 Behind The Song - Bad Influence [4:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (122)

Recorded LIVE in New Hampshire! Grant talks plays the song New Hampshire and tells a little of the story behind it. ©2006 Throwing Toasters Published and Controlled By Music To Throw Toasters By (ASCAP) www.ThrowingToasters.com

 

 Behind The Song - New Hampshire [4:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (132)