Volume CXXXI, Number 23 April 26, 2002 f

Tobin and Daigle: DJs of the week

Dan Tobin (left) and Andrew Daigle

What's the song, artist, or album that has changed your life? Prior to listening to Medeski, Martin, & Wood, we lacked both the knowledge and appreciation to enjoy jazz. MMW's instrumental fusion approach incorporates so many elements of different genres that it has opened the doors from everything from jam bands to jazz to funk for us.

Currently, who puts on the best live performance? Galactic lays down soulful funk and then they take it up until it borders hard rock, all the while maintaining its jazz roots. They have an incredible amount of energy on stage that transmits into a fun experience for the audience.

What's in your stereo right now? If we want to chill, we'll listen to St. Germain's Tourist. To rock out, Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti. And the Dead fits every mood, from wherever and whenever.

Outside of your show's genre, who's your favorite artist? Hot Tuna is an eclectic mix of classic electric rock, Jefferson Airplane, and some Stravinsky. As an interesting side note, the original name of the band was Hot Shit but because of copyright infringements against Daniel Jefferson Miller's Jug Band, they were forced to change the name.

What song are you embarrassed to admit that you love? Anyone who has the self-respect to listen to our show knows that our theme song is Right Said Fred's "Too Sexy." Personally, we prefer to play the Spanish remix. Interestingly enough, Right Said Fred attributes their musical inspiration to Jimi Hendrix.