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.

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.

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.

San Francisco’s Rachel Garlin discusses her album The Ballad of Madelyne & Therese and her upcoming show at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley.

In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby is joined by Tom Rigney, a renowned fiddler, composer, and Bay Area music legend.

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.”

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…