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Backstage Sonoma is a dynamic and engaging radio program showcasing musical talents from various genres and backgrounds. The show offers listeners a unique and intimate experience with touring and local artists, providing insights into the artists’ creative processes, upcoming shows, and new releases. Hosted by music journalist and entertainment reporter Steven Roby, the program is a blend of expert commentary, exclusive interviews, and new releases. The show airs every other Thursday on KOW ...
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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 i…
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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 del…
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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 star…
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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, V…
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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 …
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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 h…
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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 enco…
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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 …
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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, includi…
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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 pe…
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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 F…
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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.…
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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 t…
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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.…
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This interview features North Bay vocalist, guitarist, and photographer Brian Byrnes. The Brian Byrnes Band will perform on Friday, July 12, for a free concert at the Cadillac Hotel in San Francisco. In addition to being a respected musician, Brian Byrnes is also a noted photographer, and his work graces the cover of a Jimi Hendrix album. Six weeks…
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This is an interview with guitarist Ralph Woodson, a long-time Jimi Hendrix tribute artist. He and his band Purple Haze will perform at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley on Saturday, June 22, for a 9 p.m. show. “Get ready to experience the electrifying music of Jimi Hendrix like never before with us, Purple Haze! We're passionate about bring…
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