This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Sound Opinions collaborator Althea Legaspi about the tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival. They discuss the dire need for consistent safety measures at shows and times they felt unsafe in live music environments. The hosts also hear some desert island jukebox selections from guests and feedback from listeners.
Jim and Greg review the Beatles docuseries “Get Back,” an 8-hour labor of love from director Peter Jackson.
The Astroworld Tragedy and Concert Safety
The guys talk with Rolling Stone senior writer Althea Legaspi about the tragedy at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston that claimed ten lives. They weigh who is responsible, the local officials, concert promoters, artists, or audience members?
Guest Desert Island Jukebox
Musicians and writers share the song they would want with them on a desert island. Jimmy Jam, Yola, and Tamar Aphek are among the guests featured.
Listener Segment
Messages from listeners in response to recent episodes are played.
Featured Songs:
Brian Eno, "Over Fire Island," Another Green World, Island, 1975
Tamar Aphek, "Russian Winter," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021
Tamar Aphek, "Show Me Your Pretty Side," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021
Miles Davis, "John McLaughlin," Bitches Brew, Columbia, 1970
Frankie Valli, "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," Solo, Philips, 1967
Yola, "Stand For Myself," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, "Up Above My Head," Up Above My Head (Single), Decca, 1948
Janet Jackson, "What Have You Done for Me Lately," Control, A&M, 1986
Marvin Gaye, "What's Going On," What's Going On, Tamla, 1971
Wall of Voodoo, "Mexican Radio," Call of the West, I.R.S., 1983
Manu Chao, "Clandestino," Clandestino, Virgin, 1998
The Beatles, "She's Leaving Home," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Smiths, "Suffer Little Children," The Smiths, Rough Trade, 1984
Jonathan Richman, "Velvet Underground," I, Jonathan, New Rounder, 1992
Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, "Keep Your Mind Free (feat. Ben LaMar Gay)," Now, International Anthem, 2021
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