Dive into the songs and stories that make our community vibrant!

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.