Technically it's still the off-season, but the days are getting longer. Oil Can and I (Flowerman) met in the big conference room in Dolton, SD to go over several documents and talk about some of Gurney's newer hybrids. Also we talked about the radio show that we produce, the Rock Garden Tour. We're getting the crew back together in March so this might be a good time to share our vision for the new Rock Garden Tour, as discussed in Dolton. It's going to sound a lot like the old one, only better. Below you'll find a video of our live recording at last year's South Dakota Festival of Books. This hints at what you can expect to see and hear from the Rock Garden Tour as soon as the ground thaws. Stay tuned for details and as always, stay rural.
Cruise The Information County Highway
Rock Garden Tour News
February 16, 2012
January 18, 2012
Field Recordings
We have some Rock Garden Tour news to share that will explain why you've been hearing re-runs on SDPB Radio lately, but we're not going to share it right yet. For now the thing to know is simply that there is news and that we will share it. All of that being said we still feel guilty about not giving you anything new to listen to. So here it is then, some new stuff. For the heck of it I produce a podcast called Fresh Friday for our producer (my real job) Fresh Produce. The name implies a Friday release date but I tend to share these podcasts willy-nilly whenever the spirit moves me. In that way they're like a sonic journal of sorts, and everybody gets to listen.
Enjoy the latest from the Fresh Friday podcast.
November 07, 2011
Mythic Ipso-lope
Last Friday Rock Garden Tour took part in Ipso Gallery's latest biggest thing, an arts event called Artifact. We posted about it the other day. The above photo features the object we handed off to our artist Andrew Kosten, and some kazoos. While the kazoos did not inspire Kosten's piece (see elements from said piece below), they do inspire us nearly every day.
Ipso Gallery, located at Fresh Produce (the same yahoos that produce our show), supports the arts by throwing art parties and donating money. This year's take goes to the downtown sculpture walk in Sioux Falls. Please stop by the space and have a look for yourself. Our piece is even better in color.
October 04, 2011
Poly-Blend Is So Hot Right Now!
Thanks to @katburdine for helping us with these screen printed shirts. Listeners have been asking for RGT apparel, it looks like corporate finally listened. They'll be on sale in Deadwood, SD (Festival of Books this week-end!) at the RGT merch gazebo (in the Franklin Hotel) along with some gig posters (signed by News from Pierre!) and a pair of RGT stickers (give Presho a chance!). So if you're planning on joining us for the live show on Friday night, do yourself a favor and bring some spending papers.
October 03, 2011
GATHER ROUND! THE FAMILY!
Rock Garden Tour Family Band gathered in downtown Sioux Falls this week-end for a crash course in South Dakota themes and parody tunes about Presho. Above, Cousin Leo lays down something wholesome.
We decided to add some drums to the mix this time around. Other than a wicked tuba solo to simulate the honking horn of an El Camino Super Sport, hi-hat was the only thing missing from our song about Murdo, SD.
Haiku excitement. I performed a poem about Java, SD and paid the price. All in all, Rock Garden Tour Family Band rehearsal went about as well as these things go. We'll be ready to go by showtime, more or less, this Friday night in Deadwood, SD at the South Dakota Festival of Books - Franklin Hotel 7pm. It's free.
September 09, 2011
Less Talk More Flux
Letwan from Pest Control exhibits works of sharks, bears, pipes, flags, an abstracted penguin and one cute little baby. She's joined by Ceca Cooper and Diana Behl in a show titled Anthologies In Flux in Galleries A and B at the Washington Pavilion. 3 talented artists, 1 great exhibition. Go there and celebrate some real SD/regional talent. Reception opens September 9 (TONIGHT!) from 5:30-7:30.
September 07, 2011
The Argus Leader wanted to give you a place to share your 9/11 story so we gave them the key to our Telestory Booth. Feel free to stop by Argus Leader headquarters to share. Your story might end up on the Rock Garden Tour broadcast.
August 29, 2011
August 22, 2011
SWEET HOME SOUTH DAKOTA
Godfather of the Rowena Polo Club and Flowerman rehearse a new song for their upcoming performance at this year's South Dakota Festival of Books on October 7th in Deadwood, SD. Have a look at this year's line-up.
August 15, 2011
ADVENTURE IN AN OIL CAN
One of our goals during the off-season was to find out once and final if the petrified park in Lemmon, SD was considered a forest or a wood park. Oil Can took it upon himself to get an answer. He also wanted to find out if the pancakes in Newell, SD are as good as News From Pierre claims.
