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Punk pioneers Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers discuss their collaborative lounge project "Juanita and Juan", reflect on the diverse, inclusive LA punk scene, discussing moments like the first Germs show, the "Up in Smoke" filming, and the tight-knit community that reshaped music forever.
Topics Include:
Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers introduce collaborative project
Known each other for decades from LA punk scene
Project started with mysterious Hollywood call for Latin song
Characters Juanita and Juan have elaborate fictional backstory
Sound described as "loud lounge, punk folk" style
Uses electronic music, keyboards, minimal guitar, tropical beats
Album titled "Jungle Cruise" released on In the Red
Songs are autobiographical, including "Here Comes the Prez"
Originally planned for book readings with musical interludes
Both authors used music to ease reading nervousness
LA punk scene was incredibly diverse and inclusive
Lasted only 18 months but reshaped music forever
Everyone contributed something to the tight-knit community
Alice witnessed first chaotic Germs performance with groceries
Both attended "Up in Smoke" Battle of Bands filming
Kid visible in background of unreleased Germs footage
Darby Crash's death discussed - overdose versus suicide debate
Bags single "Survive" now worth $1000 to collectors
Both still actively collecting and occasionally selling records
Planning more Juanita and Juan material, considering Australia tour
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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.