Strange Currency

09/13/2022

06/02/2022

I’ve known Dan Davis for a long time and it’s been a pleasure to see him grow from a punk rock kid to a punk rock dad and family man. I’m beyond moved that he has organized this benefit for us. Although this does benefit me and my family I hope that everyone comes out to experience new, vibrant music and that they bring their children. I’ve seen what letting young people attend these kinds of shows can do—namely it empowers them. I’m also sharing what Dan wrote in his original post. It follows here:

Really looking forward to this show! It's a rare thing that we choose to put on shows to help each other out, but we have an excellent lineup pulled together here in order to raise some funds for our friend Jedd Beaudoin and his family, who lost their home to a fire some weeks ago. We (This Ain't Heaven Recording Concern) are working together with the Brickyard to put on this benefit show, with 100% of ticket sales and donations going to the family.

I'm going to cover this town in flyers and handbills over the next week, because it would be great to get some real attendance out for this one, especially from the DIY community. It's important that we can extend our ethics about how we treat each other to moments when people in our community could use our direct support, and I'm really looking forward to seeing this lineup and doing what we can to help!

We'll be making opportunities to donate available at the show, and TAHRC will be donating all of our cassette and merch sales for the evening as well. Come out, see some excellent bands, buy a tape or a shirt, and help us support our dear friend and their lovely family.

Big thanks to the bands who agreed to play for free, and to any of you who have already committed to coming out to help raise some money!

05/31/2022

We can’t thank you enough for coming out on Saturday night for Night of the Living Jedd at the Orpheum Theatre. We are grateful for the support of KMUW and all the staff at the Orpheum. Matt and Natalie Jansen not only made Strange Currency t-shirts available but worked the shirt booth on Saturday night. But there would not have been a concert without the music and it was a fantastic night for local music. I could have listened to Rudy Love Jr. and Love for four or five hours straight—no matter that RL was the first person of the night to make me cry (in a good way).

Guinn Walker and Terry Quiett reunited specifically for this show and, because Guinn recently had surgery that prevented him from playing guitar, Barney stepped in and looked like a kid in the candy store all night. Dustin Arbuckle joined them for a few numbers and I hope that, at the very least, he and Terry will work together again as I sensed some real chemistry. The Cavves closed things out and it was deeply emotional set not only because the band played all my favorite songs but because Matt and Sophie were so kind to us.

Much appreciation to Jane Gates, from the Stiefel Theatre in Salina and to all those who donated so generously to the silent auction.

We still don’t have a permanent home but we are healing and looking forward to rebuilding our lives. It will take time but having friends like you makes it easier.

I didn’t take any pictures on Saturday night, so I’m posting this one of John. Four of the five cats we lost have appeared in my dreams to let me know they were OK and last night it was John and Dandelion. It seems appropriate to share a photo of a creature who loved us and loved life as much as John did. We miss you, buddy.

Much love,

05/28/2022

This is tonight at The Orpheum. I’m really looking forward to hearing some of my favorite musicians in one of my favorite venues with all my favorite people. I’m adding the copy from the Orpheum below. And you can purchase copies of this poster by at the event. 😘😘😘

Join us TONIGHT for Night of the Living Jedd: Beaudoin Family Benefit Concert! We've teamed up with KMUW and this incredible lineup of local musicians featuring Rudy Love Jr., Terry Quiett & Guinn Walker with Dustin Arbuckle, and The Cavves. Get your tickets in advance at the link below or visit our box office starting at 4pm today.

🎫 https://bit.ly/Jedd-May28

🚪 6pm doors
🎶 7pm show

Be sure to come early to check out the silent auction and raffle items, proceeds go to the Beaudoin family in their effort to rebuild after a fire destroyed their home last month.

The Orpheum Theatre is partnering with KMUW 89.1 FM to present a benefit concert for Jedd Beaudoin and his family after they recently lost their home in a devastating fire. Night of the Living Jedd: A Beaudoin Family Benefit features performances by Rudy Love Jr., Quiett & Walker with special guest....

05/26/2022

https://www.kansas.com/article261804367.html?fbclid=IwAR1Yw1jQZdFJVyXRWKaQWvL_VGJErP74kfrJ1pgNY4n31sl_n0yBi6C59Cs&fs=e&s=cl

Jedd Beaudoin, the host of KMUW’s music program “Strange Currency,” and his family lost their Riverside home, five of their six cats and most of their belongings in the April 22 fire.

05/18/2022

From KMUW: Self-proclaimed landlocked surf rockers The Cavves will close out Night of the Living Jedd: A Beaudoin Family Benefit Concert on May 28 at Wichita Orpheum Theatre. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin is the host of the locally-produced, nationally-syndicated radio show Strange Currency. All proceeds from this concert benefit the Beaudoin family to help them rebuild after a fire destroyed their home. Ticket link in comments.

05/16/2022

Strange Currency t-shirts? Did you buy one? Don’t have one? No problem! If you’re in the Wichita area, drop in on the fine folks at Midwest Drums and Percussion, 2228 E. Douglas Ave. Out of town? Visit https://www.facebook.com/twistshirts/ and message them. They’ll set you up. As of this morning XS-4XL were available. Tag me in your photo or share in the thread on Facebook.

Custom screen printing, competitive prices and quick turn arounds.

05/10/2022

A singer/songwriter/keyboardist with deep musical DNA, Rudy Love Jr. has developed a distinctive voice, giving his all with every performance. Rudy Love Jr. will open Night of the Living Jedd: A Beaudoin Family Benefit Concert at Wichita Orpheum Theatre on May 28. All proceeds will benefit the Beaudoin family to help them rebuild after a fire that destroyed their home. Tickets are on sale at https://selectaseat.com/jedd22.

05/09/2022

Just giving this a quick bump as Stacee Olden has noted that there are donations being accepted for auction. She wrote: So honored to host this for Jedd Beaudoin and his family. Come see this incredible show of talent for a great cause….and if you HAVE ANYTHING TO DONATE FOR A SILENT AUCTION PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME AT [email protected] ❤️

05/05/2022

https://wichitaorpheum.com/events/night-of-the-living-jedd/

The Orpheum Theatre is partnering with KMUW 89.1 FM to present a benefit concert for Jedd Beaudoin and his family after they lost their home in a devastating fire two weeks ago. Night of the Living Jedd: A Beaudoin Family Benefit features performances by Rudy Love Jr., Quiett & Walker with special g...

04/27/2022

12/02/2020

It’s and you can make a donation to KMUW at KMUW.org.

You hear that? It’s Strange Currency, produced and hosted by KMUW’s Jedd Beaudoin. Every weeknight from 8-10 p.m. and Saturdays 7-9 p.m., you know you can count on Jedd to deliver the best new releases, old favorites, forgotten classics, and local/regional acts. Tonight’s episode marks World AIDS Day with selections from Violent Femmes, Sugar and more.

12/01/2020

Strange Currency 12.01.20: We mark World AIDS Day with selections from Violent Femmes, Sugar and more.

10/26/2020

Strange Currency 10.26.20: Self-Acceptance Speech is the first full-length album from Old News. We’ll hear music from that recording as well as new music from William Elliott Whitmore.

10/24/2020

Strange Currency 10.24.20: Listen for selections from My Getaway, the latest from Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations as well as selections from Pretend Friend and Friends from Pretend Friend.

10/23/2020

Strange Currency 10.23.20: The Loneliness In Me is the latest release from Michigan-based musician Rachel Brooke. We’ll hear music from that release as well as selections from The Replacements’ 1983 album Hootenanny.

10/22/2020

Strange Currency 10.22.20: Listen for music from the new Pleased To Meet Me boxed set by The Replacements, including the band’s final recording session with original guitarist Bob Stinson. We’ll also hear selections from Prince’s 1980 release, Dirty Mind.