the side effects of quasars...

Thank you to everyone who listened in on broadcast last evening. There were only a few technical glitches-(one included leaving the mic on after the broadcast was over and the Auto DJ was turned on and then announce to the entire Maine Radio Project listening base that I had to pee.) And what is most important- The Psychic Sidekick had fun.

She was happy to just play the music and ignore the listeners. Well, ignore them is not the right word. The premise of the show has be figured out and this is what it is:

A girl is in her room before bedtime playing and listening to music and waiting for her mom to come in and read a story when her imaginary friend comes to visit. The imaginary friend is rather annoying and girl's mom has no idea that the girl has this ridiculous imaginary friend.

We figure that is the best premise for the show to move forward upon and the Sidekick and the Puppet are, I believe the best bits.

At any rate, we need to give a shout out to the coolest sponsor EVER: Whiskey, the Cat. Whiskey is a 19 pound Siberian male feline of the highest integrity and we thank him for providing the cash to keep Maine Radio Project and The Psychic Puppet Story Hour in broadcast mode. If you or anyone you know would like to sponsor a project give a shout out.

Also, The Psychic Sidekick was happy to not have to break the 4th wall by announcing our songs but you might want to know what we played. Well, here is the play list from the show:

• Take a Giant Step by Taj Mahal


• Dum Du by Butthole Surfers


• Seven Nation Army by White Strips


• Pictures of Matchstick Men by Camper Van Beethoven


• Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) by Florence + the Machine


• World Town by M.I.A.


• Leave the Planet by Galaxie 500

We also mentioned bowling a lot on the show last night. On February 5, The Maine Radio Project is having a fundraiser at Bayside Bowl on Feb 5th. This is a fundraiser to help purchase computer equipment, hard drives, etc and to basically keep the station up and running. The event will be a "Band Bowloff" Will be band vs band bowling tournament. The Psychic Puppet Story Hour will be having a team during this bowl-off and anyone who would like to join and will be around Portland Maine is welcome to come on down! Bowling will be during the afternoon and later on that evening will be a show consisting of local bands. If you know of any local bands who would like to play during the Band Bowloff have them contact the fine folks at MRP via speakup@maineradioproject.org. We also promise that your bowling balls will not have any soup place in the finger holes.

Our next show will be on February 28 as the 10 year old member of the show would like to hang out with her friends next Friday. If you have requests, comments or feedback please send it our way. We would love to hear from you!