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Songs & Stories

Backstage Bay Area

Backstage Bay Area is an exclusive podcast that explores San Francisco’s jazz music scene in depth. It features intimate interviews with emerging and established artists. The program also offers a unique glimpse into the artists" creative processes, inspirations, and upcoming projects.

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00:20:34

The Humidors on their latest EP, ‘Show Me’

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2024/07/25

In an engaging edition of Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby sits down with Tori Roze, the lead vocalist, and Mike Mulqueen, the guitarist of the Bay Area's renowned funk and soul band, The Humidors. The conversation starts with the host's warm welcome, quickly transitioning into discussing the band's formation and evolution over the years.The Humidors, originally named the San Pablo Project, have been creating their unique brand of party music since 2013. Tori Rose and Mike Mulqueen

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00:31:07

Jazz Mafia's Grateful Brass Jerry Garcia Birthday...

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2024/07/25

In this enlightening interview, host Steve Roby speaks with Adam Theis, the trombonist, bassist, composer, and co-founder of Jazz Mafia. Throughout their conversation, Adam shares the origin story of Jazz Mafia, which began in the late 1990s in San Francisco’s North Beach at a venue called Black Cat. Adam describes how the venue's manager encouraged musicians to break boundaries and experiment with new sounds, leading to the creation of the Jazz Mafia collective, which now incorporates a variety

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00:18:26

Eddie 9V on his latest single and upcoming album

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2024/07/24

In this interview on Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby chats with the Atlanta-born blues guitarist Eddie 9V. At just 26, Eddie has already achieved significant acclaim, including a #1 Billboard Blues album with Capricorn. Eddie shares insights about his musical journey, which began at 15, and his roots in classic blues and soul. He discusses his influences, including Freddie King, Mike Bloomfield, and Sean Costello. As the conversation progresses, Eddie talks about his band's dynamics and

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00:18:46

Colbie Caillat reflects on career and new album,...

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2024/07/24

In this captivating interview on Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby sits down with Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Caillat to discuss her illustrious career and latest musical endeavors. They delve into Colbie’s early influences and upbringing in Southern California, crediting her parents and family friends for nurturing her musical talents. Colbie shares personal anecdotes about her first vocal coach and reflects on the music industry's evolution, from MySpace discoveries to the impact of

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00:21:21

Matt Lowell on Lo Moon's new album, ‘I Wish You Way...

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2024/07/24

This interview with show host Steve Roby and Matt Lowell, the Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Lo Moon's frontman, offers an insightful look into the band's journey, creative processes, and latest album, I Wish You Way More Than Luck. Matt discusses the band's origins, detailing how his move to Los Angeles led to the formation of Lo Moon with members Samuel Stewart and Crisanta Baker. The conversation delves into the album's inspiration, drawn from Matt's formative years

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00:19:52

Noah Guthrie, on touring and new single, ‘Carry It Well’

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2024/07/22

In this interview on Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby chats with Americana singer-songwriter Noah Guthrie about his music career and upcoming show in Napa, California. The discussion begins with Guthrie's early influences, particularly his father's musical background, and how he transitioned from casually strumming a guitar at 14 to becoming a professional musician. Guthrie shares insights into his unique blend of soulful voice and Southern influences and his experiences opening for

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00:22:18

Color Green on their latest album, 'Fools Parade'

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2024/07/10

In this engaging interview, the California-based quartet Color Green sits down with host Steve Roby to discuss their latest album 'Fool’s Parade,' musical influences, and the creative process behind their unique sound. The members share personal anecdotes about their journey in the music industry, their experiences performing live, and how living in California has shaped their artistry. Through lively conversation and insightful questions, Steve Roby delves deep into the band's stories

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00:27:46

Rachel Garlin On Her Album The Ballad of Madelyne &...

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2024/07/10

In this insightful interview on Backstage Sonoma, musician Rachel Garlin joins host Steve Roby to discuss her musical journey and latest project, "The Ballad of Madeline and Therese." Rachel shares her experiences growing up with a passion for storytelling and music, leading to her current role as a singer-songwriter based in San Francisco. She delves into her latest album's inspiration and creation process, explaining how it began as a song cycle and evolved into a historical fiction

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00:19:48

Tom Rigney: On His Career And New Projects

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2024/07/09

In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby is joined by Tom Rigney, a renowned fiddler, composer, and Bay Area music legend. Rigney discusses his extensive music career, beginning with his early days playing bluegrass in the 1970s, leading into his time with The Sundogs in the mid-1980s. He shares intriguing anecdotes, such as how he started playing with Queen Ida and her Bon Temps Zydeco Band, which set the stage for his future endeavors in Cajun and Zydeco music. The interview concludes

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00:18:15

Say Aloha To Kanekoa

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2024/07/02

The interview features ukulele virtuoso Vince Esquire and bassist Uncle Don Lopez from the band Kanekoa. Known for their unique blend of ukulele-powered Hawaiian jam rock, Kanekoa has been praised as the "Hawaiian Grateful Dead." With nearly 20 albums over their 25-plus-year career, the band continues to captivate audiences.During the interview, Vince and Don discuss the band's origins, from a humble coffee shop open mic to becoming a staple in Hawaiian music culture. The conversation

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00:23:59

Doodlebug From Digable Planets

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2024/07/01

The interview features Craig Irwin, also known as Doodlebug, from the pioneering hip-hop trio Diggable Planets. The conversation begins with a discussion about the group's influential debut single, "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," and the creative process behind it, highlighting the group's innovative use of samples and their advantageous track development. Doodlebug shares insights into the enduring popularity of their music, attributing it to its originality and

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00:21:19

Lelsie Mendelson Talks About Her New Album And Tour

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2024/07/01

In this engaging interview, Grammy Award-nominated singer and songwriter Leslie Mendelson discusses her musical journey, influences, and her latest album, "After the Party." Leslie shares anecdotes about her musical upbringing, including how her father's record collection and musical household inspired her early passion for music. She talks about her love for artists like The Beatles, Radiohead, and Joni Mitchell, which shaped her sound over the years. Leslie dives into the creative

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00:27:20

Jim “Kimo” West

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2024/06/24

In this interview, Grammy Award winner Jim Kimo West discusses his musical journey and the rich history of Hawaiian slack key guitar. He elaborates on how slack key guitar strings are tuned differently than standard guitars, a practice that originated in the 19th century when Spanish cowboys introduced guitars to Hawaii. West recalls his first encounter with Hawaiian music in the remote town of Hana, Maui, which influenced his style and led him to create music that resonates deeply with the Hawaiian

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00:17:27

Meet Paul Kamm

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2024/06/22

This is not just an interview with Paul Kamm, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Achilles Wheel. It's a conversation about the inspiration that led to the formation of this group, a journey that we invite you, the audience, to be a part of. We also delve into what you can look forward to at their Sweetwater Music Hall show in Mill Valley on Wednesday, July 10.Achilles Wheel is a California band that blurs the lines between genres with infectious high-energy dance beats and stark lyrical

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00:23:08

Stephen Dunne and Dana Moret

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2024/06/22

This is an interview with guitarist Stephen Dunne and vocalist Dana Morey, who are part of the legendary Bay Area band Cold Blood. We discussed their upcoming show in Santa Rosa (Fridays at the Hood) on July 5th and their music. Cold Blood, as a whole, features a stellar group of musicians who have been playing together for nearly 20 years, including Steve Dunne on guitar, Steve Salinas on keyboards, a gritty-growling horn section comprised of John Hablieb and Rob Zuckerman along with a stellar

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00:33:25

Jon Krosnick

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2024/06/18

This is an interview with renowned Jazz drummer Jon Krosnick, who has been a significant figure in the music industry for several decades. Krosnick began playing piano at age 6 and drums at age 9. Most of his formal musical training occurred during ten summers spent at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan. There, he studied classical percussion and jazz drumming, and he performed with orchestras, concert bands, percussion ensembles, jazz bands, and backup bands for musical theater

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00:09:15

Asher Blesky

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2024/06/17

Joining us now is Asher Belsky, a guitar virtuoso, songwriter, and vocalist. His music, a fusion of rock and R&B, has resonated across the Bay Area, gracing renowned venues like the Black Cat Jazz Club, Great American Music Hall, and the Bottom of the Hill. And, he’s only 19. You can catch Asher live at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Vallet on Friday, JUNE 28th, for a 9 pm show. He’s here to talk about that and much more. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:18:57

Spike Sikes

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2024/06/17

This is an interview with renowned bluesman Spike Sikes. The Pacific Sun has described his music as a slow burn of blues, jazz, and soul, and his band, the Awesome Hotcakes, was honored with the award for "Hardest Working Band in Sonoma." Spike will perform a solo set at The Lost Church in Santa Rosa on Sunday, June 30th, for an 8:15 pm show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagesonoma/message

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00:20:31

Lolo and Pops

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2024/06/14

This is an interview with musicians Paul Henry and Laura Shaffer of the duo Lolo & Pops. They have been singing their quirky mix of originals and covers in Sonoma County since 2007. Both are native Californians, although Pops lived on the East Coast for some time, going to music schools, among other things. They first got together romantically in the late 90s, then musically when they started singing together to put their kids to sleep. This resulted in their first project, "Bound For

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00:18:17

Ariana Arbitter

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2024/06/14

This is an interview with Ariana Arbitter. She is a vocalist, songwriter, and musician with almost a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. She is also the lead vocalist and songwriter in the band The Rose Room Collective. They will appear at the Lost Church in Santa Rosa on Friday, July 5th, for an 8:15 pm show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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