WMHB DJs of the Bi-Week
Ben Grimmig ’12, Mike Southard ’12 and Gordon Lessersohn ’12, inhabitants of Pe-Wi, bring their fresh and eclectic DJ stylings to the air every Thursday night.
Day and time show airs?
Thursday, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Name of show?
Pe-Wi Boys—or something like that. Gordon made up something lame.
What music do you play?
Ben: Folk and Rock
Mike: Avant-garde dolphin noises
Gordon: Gregorian chants and A cappella (I have a thing for vocalists)
Best music to listen to before heading out on the weekend?
Ben: Angels and Demons (Book on tape narrated by Jeff Goldblum)
Mike: Tom Waits
Gordon: It depends on the night. If I’m going to be hanging with the guys, then some “Macho Man” by the Village People to get the mood right. But if I’m hitting up campus, my roommate and I enjoy Bruno Mars.
If you were going into battle, what album would you want to play?
Ben: “Peace Train” – Cat Stevens
Mike: Creed – “With Arms Wide Open”
Gordon: “G Code” by Geto Boys. G is for Gordon!
Best music for a road trip?
Ben: Tallest Man on Earth
Mike: Paul Simon – “Graceland”
Gordon: My mixtape of Vanessa Carlton, Liz Phair, Michelle Branch and Santana. I make good mixtapes.
Song you're singing in the shower?
Ben: “All I Really Want to Do” by Bob Dylan
Mike: “Africa” by Toto
Gordon: When it’s just me in the bathroom, I actually tend to sing “God Bless America” a lot. If I’m singing along with Ben while he’s in the other shower, it’s usually “You and I” by Ingrid Michaelson or “Bad Boy’s” by Inner Circle.
Best album for a rainy day?
Ben: The Felice Brothers – The Felice Brothers
Mike: Africa - Toto
Gordon: Sigh No More by Mumford and Sons. It’s such a great album to listen to over and over again. It’s good on a beautiful day too.
Favorite album?
Ben: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan – Bob Dylan
Mike: Blood on the Tracks - Bob Dylan
Gordon: Who is this Bob Dylan guy? My favorite album is Troubadour by K’naan.
Least favorite album?
Ben: Anything by Fergie
Mike: Elton John’s Greatest Hits
Gordon: Bernie Williams’ Moving Forward. His album The Journey Within was OK.
Music you listen to instead of doing work?
Ben: Seu Jorge
Mike: A-Ha
Gordon: “Sandstorm” by Da Rude and “Praise You” by Fat Boy Slim.
Best album after a break up?
Ben: Peanut Butter Jelly Time or “Goodbye My Lover” by James Blunt
Mike: The worst music to listen to after a breakup – Jeff Buckley
Gordon: If I want to be sad about the breakup I’d listen to “Lost Cause” by Beck or any version of “O Holy Night” (who doesn’t cry during that song?). If I want to pump myself up and get over it, I’d listen to “Bullet Proof” by La Roux. If I really hated the girl, I’d listen to “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails.
What song would make you realize that she was “the one”, if she started singing it to you?
Ben: “You and I” by Ingrid Michaelson
Mike: “Oh La La” by Faces
Gordon: “Wonderwall” by Oasis or any song by Tenacious D.
If you created your own album, what would you call it?
Ben: Want 2 CDs?
Mike: Sensual Delights on a Moonlit Night
Gordon: Live. Love. Laugh. Lessersohn.
If you're not in the mood for music, what's the next best thing?
Ben: Baseball in Pewi 305 with the Fellas
Mike: Writing fan mail to Lionel Richie
Gordon: My favorite thing in the world is to watch people fall asleep in class as they do the rolling head nod. It makes me giggle every time.
Pre-1990s singer/group you would bring back?
Ben: Otis Redding
Mike: John Coltrane
Gordon: Definitely Tchaikovsky. I’d love to see him give a performance of the 1812 Overture…cannons and all.
What is your DJ style?
Ben: Polite and Flattering
Mike: “bi-winning”, duh.
Gordon: I go for a combination of R. Kelly and Jesus. I’m “hot and fresh out of the kitchen,” yet humble.