This is going to be my last episode for a bit while I figure out what I am going to do next. Thank you to everyone who has joined me and took the time to listen to my episodes, it is greatly appreciated.By Jeff Ravsten

This episode features some new songs I am working on while I think about putting a band together, enjoy.By Jeff Ravsten

In this episode, I talked with Andy Baker from Andy B & The World from the UK. Andy is up to is working on a lot of projects and we talked about some of his recent collaborations, from The First One to Apathetic. We talked about his joy for music and putting together awesome songs that he works with friends to complete the songs and rock out. Check…

In this episode, we talked with Ryan Humphrey, aka The Big Bearded Drummer. Ryan is a multi instrument musician and we talked about his musical journey from his beginnings and what he is doing in his life, musically and with his family. We also talked about his big collar that has a video being released Dec 31st. https://www.instagram.com/thebigbea…

In this episode, I talk about more of my Christmas covers, enjoy. https://jeffravsten.bandcamp.com/

In this episode I talk about who has been an influences on me when I started my musical journey. I talk about the drummers, bass player, some guitar players and Albums that I really enjoy.By Jeff Ravsten

In this episode I cover the Christmas cover songs I have done over the years. Feel free to click the links below and enjoy some fun Christmas covers. Silly Christmas songs - https://jeffravsten.bandcamp.com/album/silly-christmas-songs Messing up Christmas songs again - https://jeffravsten.bandcamp.com/album/messing-up-christmas-songs-again Making k…

In this episode, we talked with the guys from Since we were kids. We had a great conversation about how the band started, skateboarding touring and living in the great town of Ridgecrest CA. We also talked about their newest record "Rehashed Roadrash" and how that album came about. Listen to funny stories of music skating and enjoy great music by S…

This episode is my siblings and I talking about my father and sharing memories of who he was to use. At the end is the memorial video of our father, Milton Ole Ravsten March 18, 1943 to October 31, 2023. You will always be remembered for who you were and out of the many titles you held in this life, you will be remembered by us as a husband, a fath…

This episode is my siblings and I talking about my father and sharing memories of who he was to use. At the end is the memorial video of our father, Milton Ole Ravsten March 18, 1943 to October 31, 2023. You will always be remembered for who you were and out of the many titles you held in this life, you will be remembered by us as a husband, a fath…

In this episode, I go over some of the covers I have done over the years. This will be a 2 part series. Enjoy. Bandcamp - https://jeffravsten.bandcamp.com/album/covers Bandcamp - https://jeffravsten.bandcamp.com/album/beatles-nonsenseBy Jeff Ravsten

In this episode, I go over some of the covers I have done over the years. This will be a 2 part series. Enjoy. Bandcamp - https://jeffravsten.bandcamp.com/album/coversBy Jeff Ravsten

In this episode we had a great conversation with a good friend, Chris Carpenter AKA Seefor Yourself. We talked about where his love for music started especially rap and his time of doing rap battles in LA. We talked about his work with Okie Doke, SuperCr3w, LA Clippers Mascot , Top Shelve Brass Band and many more. Chris has a large library of music…

In this episode, Marina and Jonathan from the band Bones and Teeth came by and we had a fun talk. We talked a lot about the music industry and the need to find other work while being a musician. We also talked about the bands style and Marinas opera singing experiences. Bones and Teeth - https://www.bonesandteeth.com/ Instagram - https://instagram.…

In this episode we talked with Brent Waterworth from the OC punk band Taken Days. We talked about what the bands is up, gear and playing shows. We also talked about Taken Days up and coming album "Any Minute" and what their planes are once the album is released. Taken Days - https://takendays.net/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0L1cld4GE…

In this episode, we talked with the guys from Out of Chaos. We talked about how the band started, what they have been up to and what their plans are for the future. We also talked about their new music video that was just released "Traitors", about how they filmed it plus we talked about the message the song has. Check them out at the links below a…

In this episode we talked with Frequency Within, an Alt rock band from OC. We talked about the bands history, show, videos and other fun things they are up to. We also talked about how and when they started playing their instruments and why they are playin them. Check out their music and videos and see a show sometime. Frequency Within - http://fre…

In this episode, we talked with Allan Corona.Allan is a family man, bass player and bass guitar maker who has work with Mark Hippos from Blink 182. We talked about how he got started playing bass and how he got started making basses. He is also the owner of Thalassa guitars with his wife and they make custom bass guitars and occasionally guitars. C…

In this episode I go over a few songs that have have done over the years and talk a little bit about why I like them and how I played them. Storm Tropper and Crying to myself about candy/Dancing with one leg - https://jeffravsten.bandcamp.com/album/dancing-with-one-leg Messed up Disco tracks 01 and 12 - https://jeffravsten.bandcamp.com/album/messed…

In this episode we traveled out to the Chuck Wagon in Corona, CA to talk with Isaac and Dennis. Isaac and Dennis are promoters who started Circle City Punks to start having more shows in Corona. We talked about why and how they started Circle City Punks plus we shared stories of going to shows and living life in the punk world. These are two great …

In This episode we talked with The Flying Cruisers, which are a rock band from Riverside CA. I say rock, but they play many different styles of music and shouldn't be pinned down to one style. We talked about how the and when the band started and what they are up to. Be sure to check them out and enjoy some good music. The Flying Cruisers - https:/…

In this episode we talked with an old friend and retired DJ, Sunny Williams, AKA Satin Soul Sunny, AKA Jumping Sunny. We talked about his DJing and time if the Air Force as well as his dislike for our local HOA. I always have fun talking with Sunny.By Jeff Ravsten

In this episode, we talked with the Dirty Dino Hardcore band, SLUMPT. We had a fun conversion about what the band is up to with recording, shows and tours. We also shared stories about how wonderful Guitar Center Sam Ash and other such places are. Be sure to check them out because they play the good music. Slumpt - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow…

In this episode we talked with Peter and Bryan from the band Home For The Day, who are a dad punk band from Taylorsville NC. We talked about their past tours as well as up and coming tours, playing shows, recordings as well as other fun things about the band. We also talked about the show Peter does out of his basement with Top heavy Productions wh…

In this episode we talked with Melissa Steele from the band Stupid Daikini. We talked about what the history of the band and what the future holds for Melissa, also talked about how and why she started playing the ukulele. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestupiddaikini/?hl=en Bandcamp - https://thestupiddaikini.bandcamp.com/album/everything…

In this episode, we talked with Ethan and Demarion from the Grunge/Surf/Punk band American Death Cult from Greensboro NC. We talked about their latest album as well as looking forward to new recordings coming soon. American Death Cult - https://linktr.ee/adc666 Instagram - https://instagram.com/americandeathcultband?igshid=Y2IzZGU1MTFhOQ== Bandcamp…

In this episode, David Alarcon from the Maxies and Undercover Monsters joined us. We tried using riverside.fm to record the podcast and David was willing to volunteer.By Jeff Ravsten

In this episode, I take your through some of my struggles with writing music. Here is the link to my bandcamp with the songs from the episode. https://jeffravsten.bandcamp.comBy Jeff Ravsten

In this episode, we talked with Tom from the band Cadaver Pudding. I laughed so much listening to their music, it is hilarious. We talk about how the band started what they have coming up and what they are working on, Check them out at the links below and enjoy some silly music. Cadaver Pudding - https://linktr.ee/CadaverPudding Spotify - https://o…

In this episode, we talked with the band Speedyfun from Madrid Spain. We talked about their music as well as the punk scene in Madrid. Check out their music at the links below and if you are in the Madrid area, check out a show. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/speedyfunband/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/speedyfunband/?hl=en Bandcamp - …

In this episode we spoke with JB and Ian from the skate punk/thrash/awesome band Manual Fade. We discussed their start, their musical journey and had some good old laughs. Be sure to check out their music and see some shows. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ManualFadeOfficial/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/manualfadeofficial?igshid=ZWQyN2ExY…

Today we talked with Karen Roberts, lead singer for the Ska band Chase Long Beach. We talked about the start of the band, their time at Victory Records, taking a break and getting back together again. Be sure to check them out at their up and coming shows and music releases. Chase Long Beach - https://linktr.ee/chaselongbeach Facebook - https://www…

In this episode we talked with J Hawk and Harvey rebellion form the band Infirmities. We talked about how they started, recording, playing shows and other fun stuff. Check them out and enjoy a good listen. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeAreINFIRMITIES/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/we_are_infirmities/?hl=en Bandcamp - https://infirmi…

In this episode, we talked the guys from VCS, Violate Community Standards. We had a fun conversation, sharing fun stories and having lots of chuckle. In this episode, we get to listen to two tracks, Pharmakeia and Attack dog, as well as a new unreleased song, Lost Word. Listen to a really fun conversation and check them out, their music, and shows.…

In this episode, we talked with Chris and Drew from the band 30 is Dead from the east coast. We had a fun conversation about how they started, dealing with COVID, what they are up to and most important, we discussed Bojangles. There is also a link in the description for "The List" which is a list of 5,500 punk and punk adjacent bands from all aroun…

On todays episode, we talked with Ben Stewart, aka BENJIPHONIK. We talked abut how and why he started the musical change from what he was doing to the style of Benjiphonik. We get to watch some of his videos and hear some fun stories about Ben and his life. Go and check out his website Benjiphonik, watch more videos and perhaps buy some merchandise…

In this episode, we spoke with Anthony Ronda from the Riverside Ska band, The Guilty Parties. We discussed what The Guilty Parties are up to and how they manage a long distance band. We also talked a little bit about Anthonys job as a school teacher, we need more teachers in school like him. Go and check out their music and music videos and see wha…

In this episode we talked with Marco Lopez, lead singer and song writer for the Ska punk band The Ghetto On Phyre from Pomona CA. We talked about how the band started and what they are up to now. We get to listen to some awesome songs with some smooth base lines laid down by Johnny. Ghetto On Phyre - https://instabio.cc/BurningGhetto666?fbclid=IwAR…

This episode features Ben Ah Sue. Ben is a member of Top Shelf Brass Band and a fill in trombone player for Suburban Legends. We had a fun conversation about playing at Legoland, Disneyland, Seaworld an other fun and yet strange places. We talked about how Top Shelf Brass Band start and what is coming up in their future. This podcast features 5 son…

In this episode, we talked with T-bone Willy. He is the current Trombone player for the Orange County ska band Bite Me Bambi. We talked about about why he started playing trombone and his earlier workings with Hepcat, Dancehall Crashers and Save Ferris. We also talk about what Bite Me Bambi is uptown and get to listen to some of their singles. Chec…

In this episode we talk with Trivial Menace, a punk/ska/metal/thrash band from Las Vegas Nevada at the Double Down bar. We talked about their latest album The Pollution and played so of the songs, we also talked about how they write their music, playing shows in Vegas, the bands name change and other fun things. Check them out on Facebook, instagra…

We traveld to a coffee shop in Las Vegas Nevada to talk with the punk band JERK!. We talked with their bass player Josh about what the band is up to and their music from their last release "Welcome to Sleepaway Camp" JERK! - instagram JERK! - Facebook JERK! - Bandcamp Welcome to Sleepaway Camp https://jerkpunkrock.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-slee…

I tried something new and did this episode on zoom with 1/5 of Undercover Monsters, AKA David Alarcon. We talked about when we started as The Retcons and then to Undercover Monsters and had a fun stories in between. We played some songs from The Retcons and Undercover Monsters, links below. Shout out to the David for volunteering to try this with m…

We talked with Mario Verlangieri, Composser, producer, sound engineer, Guitar/singer for The Short Necked Giraffes, Guitar player for The Maxies and a member of Ghetto On Phyre. We talked about is work in the audio and music world from his time as in inter at World Class Audio in Riverside Ca to his composing music for music and movies. Be sure to …

We talked with Ryan Cherney from the Huntington Beach Punk Band Amerikan Made. We talked about their musical style, their lineup changes, influences and what their plans for the future are. Check out their website, www.amerikanmade.com for upcoming shows and events. Amerikanmade.com Amerikan Made on Instagram Amerikan Made on Facebook Amerikan Made…

In this episode, we talk with Jason Hatfield, AKA All The Way Jay, Jason is the guitar player for The Maxies. We also have a special guest, Josh Hatfield. We talked about his start at playing bass and guitar and playing in bands with his brother, Josh. We also get a glimpse into his old job, exciting and his current job. Listen to some funny storie…

In this episode, we traveled to Highland CA to talk with the Chaos punk band Rat Feces. Check out their Instagram, Facebook, bandcamp and on YouTube.By Jeff Ravsten

In this episode we talk with Nate Phung. Multi band playing and multi instrument playing musician. We talk about the bands he plays the keyboard in, The Maxies and Odd Robot, as well as his band Nate Funk and The Funky Bunch. We also talk about the thesis he is working and his job as a musical school teacher. Nate Funk and the Funky Bunch Instagram…

Here we talk with Andrew Holmes, Rhythm/lead singer for Loser Parade, Rhythm guitar player for Moms home and Music manager and booker for One Space Booking. Check out his music at the links below and keep your eyes out for his up and coming EP, Noddle bomb and his single called Breaking myself. Loser Parade https://www.instagram.com/loser_parade_of…

In this episode we talk with Chris Graue about is solo band Lo(u)ser, which he also Collaborated with The Ruffolos, Suburban Legends and Real Big Fish. We talk about his musical style and his videos. We also learn about how he came up with some of the ideas for his videos as well as others he has done. Go and check Lo(u)ser music and music videos a…