DJ Jake Rudh

Gen X radio, club & event DJ with Transmission, First Avenue, The Current, Slicing Up Eyeballs & '80s in the Sand

"Life moves pretty fast.

If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

06/19/2024

9 to 5ers meet the Night Shift

06/18/2024

On this day in 1988, Depeche Mode performed the 101st and final show of the “Music For The Masses Tour” at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

The live album and documentary film “101” was released the following year.

06/18/2024

Depeche Mode logos through the years…

06/16/2024

On this day in 1972, David Bowie released his groundbreaking fifth studio album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”

06/16/2024

On this day in 1986, The Smiths released their third studio album “The Queen Is Dead” … a record many think of as their ‘masterpiece’

06/15/2024

On this day in 1981, Duran Duran released their self-titled debut studio album featuring singles "Planet Earth" "Careless Memories" and "Girls on Film"

06/15/2024

45 years ago today, The Cure released the single, "Boys Don't Cry”

06/15/2024

45 years ago today, Joy Division released their debut studio album “Unknown Pleasures”

06/13/2024

06/12/2024

Duran Duran’s “Rio” cover model has been identified 42 years later!

In an Instagram post, Patrick Nagel historian and art broker Monica Moynihan explained that the reference photo for the 1982 album cover was pulled from a 1981 issue of Vogue Paris and is model Marcie Hunt.

“Cherry ice cream smile” 🍒

06/12/2024

On this day in 1981, The Psychedelic Furs released the single “Pretty in Pink”

“Caroline laughs and it's raining all day, she loves to be one of the girls.”

06/11/2024

On this day in 1986, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" was released in theaters.

06/10/2024

On this day in 1985, New York Magazine published an article titled "Hollywood's Brat Pack" … where journalist David Blum coined the term.

Looking forward to watching Andrew McCarthy’s upcoming documentary “Brats” on Hulu this week starting on June 13th.

06/10/2024

On this day in 1985, Tears For Fears released “Head Over Heels” - the fourth single from their second studio album “Songs from the Big Chair”

06/08/2024

40 years ago today, both “Gremlins” & “Ghostbusters” were released in theaters.

06/08/2024

Happy 62nd birthday to Nick Rhodes - founding member and keyboardist of Duran Duran. 🎹

06/07/2024

Today would have been the 66th birthday of the incomparable talent that was Prince. RIP

06/07/2024

Ahoy!

Before Saturday's Yacht Rock on the shores of Lake Minnetonka! at Back Channel Brewing, join us live tonight on The Current at 10pm central for a nice primer of Yacht Rock.

Although Transmission tends to focus on the classic alternative artists of the worlds of punk, post punk, new wave, synth pop and beyond, a couple of times a year — especially when summer officially hits — Jake Rudh likes to smooth things out and dive deep into the waters of Yacht Rock. And that's exactly what we're going to be doing this week on the program. Transmission — not exactly exciting and new, but please come aboard; we're expecting you. Listen Thursday at 10 p.m. CDT https://thecurrent.org/listen

06/06/2024

Congrats Richard Blade Page!

Send a message to learn more

06/05/2024

Based on the Cubs game he, Cameron and Sloane attended, Ferris Bueller took a Day Off on this day in 1985.

05/31/2024

This week on Transmission, it's all about side projects of the classic alternative era — and there were a lot! Some of which are still with us today, like Tones on Tail and General Public, both of which Jake Rudh saw at the Cruel World Festival a week ago. So if that post punk, new wave and synth pop sound is your jam, you're gonna especially like the vibes this Thursday night at 10 CDT on Transmission. https://thecurrent.org/listen

05/30/2024

Most accurate one yet

05/29/2024

Remembering Jeff Buckley who died on this day in 1997 at the age of 30. RIP.

12/22/2023

21 years ago today, Joe Strummer died at the age of 50.

RIP legend. 💔

12/21/2023

It’s all happening tonight at The Parkway! Come get festive with us

🟥🟩🟥🟩🟥🟩🟥🟩🟥🟩🟥🟩🟥🟩🟥

If you were a child in the 70s, 80s or 90s, you especially won’t want to miss my retro holiday presentation on the big screen from 6:30 to 7:30! 🎄

ALOHA!!!
Set Times Tonite:
Jake Rudh - 6:30
Intoxicats - 7:30

Free Light Up Leis to the first 100 thru the door!
Let's Hula-Hula!

Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Ave Minneapolis, MN 55417

12/21/2023

35 years ago today, Grace Jones appeared on “Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special” performing “The Little Drummer Boy”

RIP Paul Reubens

12/20/2023

Joy Division’s Ian Curtis at a Macclesfield Job Centre (Unemployment) Office holiday party.

While in the band, Curtis also worked there as an Assistant Disablement Resettlement Officer.

12/20/2023

Why is the bedroom so cold?

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Videos

The Human League “Don’t You Want Me” live (11/7/23)

I was honored to bring The Human League to the stage with a set during The Sands on November 7th. Here they perform their staple hit “Don’t You Want Me” live at Planet Hollywood in Cancún, Mexico.

Tonight’s the night! There will be tickets at the door, but get there as close to 9pm as possible or for guaranteed entry get them here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transmission-presents-a-stranger-halloween-tickets-717953758017

Tonight’s the night! There will be tickets at the door, but get there as close to 9pm as possible or for guaranteed entry get them here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transmission-presents-a-stranger-halloween-tickets-717953758017

I didn’t grow up in Southern California with the iconic KROQ and legendary Richard Blade introducing me to many of my still favorite bands and artists today, but I have been listening to Richard and the classic alternative satellite station 1st Wave -- XM 44, XM 33 Now since it hit the airwaves years ago. After reading his inspiring autobiography “World in My Eyes” and seeing what he has done and still continues to do in his career is beyond influential to me. Thank you for the birthday shout out, the music you stand behind and your drive and authenticity…it’s truly an honor to call you a friend. Here’s to continuing to fly the great big sky, see the great big sea, kicking through continents and busting boundaries!

The Cure “Push” Live in Saint Paul, Minnesota 6/8/23

The Cure “A Thousand Hours” Live in Saint Paul, Minnesota 6/8/23 Robert Smith: “Here’s a song we haven’t played that much…maybe six times in thirty years. It’s from the “Kiss Me” album, it’s called “A Thousand Hours”

The Cure “Lullaby” Live in Saint Paul, Minnesota 6/8/23 Robert Smith: “it’s very hard to think that you can sing to this many people…but for the first time ever in my life on this tour, I feel like it’s something you’re doing with me…it’s really nice….it’s f’n excellent.”