Basslines & Borderlines: The August 10 Lyons Den Broadcast (Happy Birthday George Lyons)

August 10, 2025·3 hr 52 min·22 clips

George Lyons welcomes listeners to the Lyons Den with an old-school nod to vinyl and a promise of a techno-organic journey.

This episode is a music-focused radio show hosted by DJ George Lyons on Las Vegas station 91.5 KUNV. The host curates an eclectic set of tracks spanning genres like acid jazz, lounge, and progressive rock. The episode builds toward a special one-hour feature on Ozzy Osbourne and a classic Black Sabbath live set. The show opens with Air's "La Femme d'Argent" from *Moon Safari*, which Lyons considers a theme song for his program. Early tracks include "Spread Your Sax" by Two Men, Four Soul and "Girl, Make Your Own Mind Up" from Neil Finn's charity project Seven Worlds Collide. The playlist features "Change" by A-Tonal Theory and Adam F's "Music in My Head" from a *Jungle Jazz* compilation. Lyons highlights U2's often-overlooked 1997 album *Pop*, noting the band debuted its world tour for that album at the Las Vegas Silver Bowl. The musical journey includes a Dan the Automator remix of "Fried Neck bones and Some Home Fries" on the *Verve Remix* series. An extended mix of "Lately" and a track from Alpha X on *Buddha Bar 7* are part of the curated lounge segment. The host plays a 12-minute and 42-second version of "Dark Star" by the Grateful Dead, recorded in Austin, Texas in 1971. That transitions into Porcupine Tree's "Russia on Ice" from the *Lightbulb Sun* special edition. A notable musical moment is the playing of Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 6-9)" from *Wish You Were Here*. Lyons provides specific catalog details, such as tracking the Grateful Dead's shift from the *Road Trips* series to the limited-edition *Dave's Picks*. The tone is relaxed and conversational, with the host speaking directly to the Las Vegas audience in a familiar, enthusiastic style. The show's style is that of a deeply knowledgeable DJ guiding listeners through a personally curated musical journey. Listeners who enjoy eclectic radio mixes spanning decades and genres, from acid jazz to progressive rock, will appreciate this episode. Those seeking talk-based content, interviews, or a single musical genre might prefer to skip it.

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