You may know Nazareth punk band the Mega Yeah from their set at Tape Swap’s stage at Allentown ArtsFest 2019. They’ve also played shows around the Lehigh Valley at places like the Alternative Gallery in Allentown and the Jacksonian Club in their hometown, Nazareth. With an impressive collection of demos, live recordings, and acoustic tracks, the Mega Yeah may not have a debut album to rally around just yet, but they are building a strong catalogue of songs that rip with just the right amount of catchy shout-along choruses.

Guitarist/singer Jimmi Buskirk, drummer Dan Green, and bassist Tyler Kern came to Shards to record this session in November 2019 as they were preparing to embark on a tour with Joe Jack Talcum of the Dead Milkmen. We saw hints of Joe Jack’s love of the band when he included the Mega Yeah in his mixtape during our interview back in May 2019. This was the last session we recorded before the COVID-19 lockdown.

Nazareth, PA-based band The Mega Yeah recorded live at Shards in Bethlehem in November 2019. This session debuted on WDIY 88.1 FM Lehigh Valley Public Radio ...

Nazareth, PA-based band The Mega Yeah recorded live at Shards in Bethlehem in November 2019. This session debuted on WDIY 88.1 FM Lehigh Valley Public Radio ...

Nazareth, PA-based band The Mega Yeah recorded live at Shards in Bethlehem in November 2019. This session debuted on WDIY 88.1 FM Lehigh Valley Public Radio ...

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Show #65

A Shards Session with The Mega Yeah;
Plus, a conversation and mixtape with Dave Allison of Custom Made Music

Nazareth, PA-based band The Mega Yeah perform a set recorded live at Shards in Bethlehem in November 2019. We also talk with Dave Allison, the creative director of Virginia Beach-based record label Custom Made Music, live at Allentown ArtsFest 2019. Dave also picks out songs to play from his label's roster. This show debuted on WDIY 88.1 FM Lehigh Valley Public Radio in July 2020. THE MEGA YEAH SHARDS SESSION ---> The Mega Yeah - Pineapple Pie (0:03) ---> The Mega Yeah - Stereo Silence (3:36) ---> The Mega Yeah - North Star (8:17) ---> The Mega Yeah - Moon Face (12:45) ---> The Mega Yeah - Interview (16:11) ---> BAND PICK: Victor Traps - Borderline (27:17) DAVE ALLISON INTERVIEW + MIXTAPE ---> Dave Allison - Interview Pt. 1 (30:27) ---> Static Daydream - Seconds (32:26) ---> Last Remaining Pinnacle - Lies (35:23) ---> Dave Allison - Interview Pt. 2 (39:12) ---> Matt Kelly - Surpassing Fancy (41:08) ---> Dave Allison - Interview Pt. 3 (43:45) Watch videos from the Mega Yeah's Shards Session: https://www.tapeswapradio.com/news/the-mega-yeah This podcast is also available at our website: https://www.tapeswapradio.com/news/show-65 The Mega Yeah: https://themegayeah.bandcamp.com/ Custom Made Music: http://custommademusicva.com/

THE MEGA YEAH SHARDS SESSION
---> The Mega Yeah - Pineapple Pie (0:03)
---> The Mega Yeah - Stereo Silence (3:36)
---> The Mega Yeah - North Star (8:17)
---> The Mega Yeah - Moon Face (12:45)
---> The Mega Yeah - Interview (16:11)
---> BAND PICK: Victor Traps - Borderline (27:17)

DAVE ALLISON INTERVIEW + MIXTAPE
---> Dave Allison - Interview Pt. 1 (30:27)
---> Static Daydream - Seconds (32:26)
---> Last Remaining Pinnacle - Lies (35:23)
---> Dave Allison - Interview Pt. 2 (39:12)
---> Matt Kelly - Surpassing Fancy (41:08)
---> Dave Allison - Interview Pt. 3 (43:45)

Listen on Spotify: Music that aired during Tape Swap Radio's broadcast on WDIY 88.1 FM on July 3, 2020. Featuring seminal early black punk bands, current black punk bands, a few selections from influential black musicians, The Mega Yeah's band pick from their Shards Session, Dave Allison's band picks, and more.

Shamus and Dave Allison at Allentown ArtsFest 2019

Shamus and Dave Allison at Allentown ArtsFest 2019

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