Backstage Bay Area is an exclusive podcast that explores the SF Bay Area music scene in depth. It features intimate interviews with emerging and established artists in various genres, including jazz, blues, rock, pop, folk, classical, urban, and world music. The program also offers a unique glimpse into the artists' creative processes, inspirations, and upcoming projects.

With over 250 episodes produced over four years, Backstage Bay Area showcases local and touring musicians, keeping listeners up-to-date with the latest developments in the Bay Area music scene. The podcast has featured notable guests, including Grammy winners Judy Collins and Colbie Caillat, as well as Leslie Mendelson and chart-topping guitarist Adam Hawley.

Top-Ranking Podcast

Backstage Bay Area has been recognized as one of the Top 45 Contemporary Music Podcasts on the web by the Million Podcasts’ panel: Top 45 Contemporary Music Podcasts and Top 10 Jazz Guitar Podcasts.

Committed to showcasing authentic musical stories, Backstage Bay Area is available on all major streaming platforms, including YouTube. Episodes featuring jazz musicians will also appear on All About Jazz, and interviews related to San Francisco shows will be published on SF Sonic. As an independent, passion-driven project, we value feedback and encourage listeners to contact us with questions or suggestions for guests.

Meet the host

The show is hosted by Steve Roby, a seasoned radio personality and best-selling author. Roby’s concert photos, articles, and reviews have appeared in various publications, including Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Guitar World.