(Read to bottom of article for play list) Virtually, all new music on this evening with kick-off by Shins lead-man, James Mercer, collaborating with Danger Mouse with 2010 band/CD, Broken Bells (photo).  With imminent CD release from UK's Morcheeba, we reflect on some of their more recent tracks, "Everybody Loves A Loser" and "Gained the World".  Look for May 2010 article in The Iowa Source for more information and recommendations on this band. As the evening unfolds, Cat Power (photo right) offers two tracks. She is known for her minimalist approach with guitar, keyboards and breathy vocal stylizing.  She's easy on the eyes, too. (READ MORE)

(Read below for URL link to play list) World-class UK musicians William Orbit and Zero 7 band and its affiliated artists will take center stage for the entire program.  DJ Andy Bargerstock has been zealousy cherishing this week's program for three years.  If you have followed Fringe Toast, you may recognize some of these tracks.  But, on this night, they are assembled into a marvelous fabric of endorphin-rich flavors.  DJ Andy first discovered William Orbit (photo) around 1990 when he purchased a used LP by the group, Torch Song, Orbit's early collaboration with vocalist Laurie Mayer.  The first hour of this program will display the electronic music mastery of Orbit through his solo work and work with vocalists, Laurie Mayer and Beth Orton.  In the

(See link at bottom for playlist).  Last weekend New Orleans native, Larry Garner, blessed Fairfield with his incredible band.  On this week's show, Larry and recently-passed, lesser-known Chicago area talent, Chico Banks, launch the evening's festivities. Then, Arlo Guthrie (photo) offers "St. James Infirmary" followed by contemporary re-interpretation of this folk classic by Anna Domino and band, Snakefarm  --- intriguing contrast.   Thea Gilmore, The Burned, and Tina Dico all return with never before played tracks for Fringe Toast.

Are you ready for another cosmic journey with DJ Andy Bargerstock? See link to playlist below. Here's a sneak preview of this week's show.  Fringe Toast theme song band, The Burned, takes center stage for an extended set during first hour featuring lead singer, Kurt Baumann, (photo) with his soaring, ethereal vocals and haunting guitar. Check out the lyrics from "Where are We Now" from 2010 CD.  Returning artist, Thea Gilmore (photo), shines again with new track, "Cold Coming".  Singer-songwriters from soundtrack to movie, Dear John, include Amanda Seyfried, Joshua Radin, and Deborah Lurie.

See link to play list below! Welcome to the Green Pajamas (photo), Seattle-based band that has released 22+ albums since their founding in 1984.  Yet, they have never been signed to a major record label. Hard to figure! Perhaps, their most intriguing compositions stimulate memories of the Beatles and Tom Petty.  You will taste Beatles-flavored tracks, "We're Flying" and "Emma is Crying".  Listen closely for DJ Andy Bargerstock's subtle-mixing embellishments around the edges on these pieces early in the first hour.  The program will also feature multiple tracks from Canada's Delerium, an electronic band with rich female vocals featuring talents such as Zoe Johnston.

Listen early for two selections from CD "Women of Africa" that is part of the Putumayo World Music collection.   Photo here shows artwork of Nicola Heindl, famous British artist who does most of the Putumayo CD covers.  From this CD you will hear Maria de Barros, sharing music from the island nation, Cape Verde, off the northwest coast of Africa. Also, you will hear singer Nawal from the island nation of Comoros, off the east coast of Africa.  Soon thereafter on this night, Single Gun Theory with lead singer, Jaqui Hunt (photo), takes the Fringe Toast stage.

(Click on "read more" below to see link to playlist.) This week's program spotlights the musical talents of UK band, Above & Beyond (photo), described as uplifting, silky electronic trance music featuring dreamy female vocals. Although one band member is from Finland, they are a hot property in the British DJ club scene.   Listen for two tracks as part of the second-hour chill out session.  Early in the program, you'll hear from other Fringe Toast (FT) first-timers, Jen Foster and also Tristan Prettyman (photo), southern California native who will perform "Little Bit" from her 2008 CD, Hello. Other singer-songwriters this night include Amy Speace, Kendra Smith, AM, Sarah Harmer, and Copper Wimmin.

This week's musical journey showcases the magical talents of British progressive rock band, CAMEL (photo), from their 1976 LP, Moon Madness.  You will hear tracks, "Another Night" and "Spirit of the Night" and previously unreleased delightfully delicious demo version of Spirit. Tune in early to hear Camel, not to be confused with Peter Frampton's group. This group comes from the fabled Canterbury area of England, the same city that spawned Soft Machine and Caravan, both of which have been highlighted by DJ Andy Bargerstock, on previous Fringe Toast episodes. Early in the show, from the same era, listen for guitar wizard, John Martyn, and a rare Ten Years After blues selection.  Oh yes! ... the endorphin levels will get elevated.  For sure!  (PLAYLIST)

See below for link to play list. This program begins with tracks from the film, "Up in the Air" and includes a 1971 demo by Graham Nash, and intriguing version of "This Land is Your Land" by Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings (used in opening credits) and Dan Auerbach's (aka Black Keys lead) "Goin' Home." Soon, thereafter, you'll hear Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam's recently released CD, Backspacer.

In the classic '70s rock set, your musical sensibilities will be enticed with some of DJ Andy Bargerstock's favorite fringe tunes including Harvey "The Snake" Mandel's (photo left) "One Way Street", Peter Green's "I Can't Help Myself", and Deep Purple's "The Shield." If you recognize these tracks by name, you hung out in all the right places back then, or you have been a loyal listener on our show, Fringe Toast.

SEE BELOW FOR PLAYLIST LINK. On this week's show, DJ Andy Bargerstock offers two new concoctions from his musical library. You will hear two 3-song mixes based on classic songs: "Dreams" by Allman Brothers (photo) and "Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie" by Blood Sweat & Tears. Tune in early to hear!