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.

In this engaging interview, Grammy Award-nominated singer and songwriter Leslie Mendelson discusses her musical journey, influences, and her latest album, "After the Party.”

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.

This is an interview with Paul Kamm, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Achilles Wheel. We discussed the inspiration to form the group and what the audience can look forward to at their Sweetwater Music Hall show in Mill Valley on Wednesday, July 10.

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.

This is an interview with renowned Jazz drummer Jon Krosnick, who has been a significant figure in the music industry for several decades.

Joining us 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.

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.”

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.

This is an interview with musician Ariana Arbitter. She is a vocalist, songwriter, and musician, whose musical abilities span various genres. She is also the co-founder of the band Sonoma Sounds, with guitarist and songwriter Hector Altamirano.

This is an interview with 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.

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.

Clementine Moss, a founding member of the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella. They’ll be playing a pair of shows at Petaluma’s Mystic Theatre, June 28-29.

Music journalist Steve Roby interviews Alex Gonzalez, Sphinx Virtuosi’s Concertmaster and Assistant Professor at CU Boulder’s College of Music. Comprised of 18 talented black and Latinx artists, Sphinx Virtuosi’s goal is to evolve and transform the face of classical music through artistic excellence…

Courtney Taylor, The Dandy Warhols‘ lead singer and guitarist, stopped by KGNU to talk about their new single with Slash, the new album Rockmaker, and their concert at the Gothic Theatre on March 18th…

I want to introduce you to Gabriel Royal, the Oklahoma-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and cellist who began playing in New York City subway stations. Today, he performs to sold-out crowds in countries worldwide and collaborates with some of the industry’s most in-demand names.

This is an interview with vocalist/composer Jocelyn Medina. Her original music fuses elements of Brazil, Spain, Africa and India with jazz harmonies, neo-soul/funk grooves and adventurous improvisations..

This is an interview with acclaimed jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman, who discusses his latest album, Where Are We, and his upcoming concert in Denver. Redman talks about the concept behind the album and how he chose the songs for it. He also discusses his collaboration with vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa and their unique album-making process.

This episode features an interview with Linda Theus-Lee. She discusses her extensive musical career, education, and community involvement. She shares insights into her songs “Don't Stop the Music” and “You Make Me Smile,” highlighting the personal significance and inspiration behind the lyrics.

In this episode Jazz, host Steve Roby interviews trumpeter Jason Klobnak, the leader of J’s Ruckus . They delve into Jason's impressive music background, discussing his early days playing in church and community jazz organizations.