In this engaging interview with Backstage Sonoma host Steve Roby, Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton of the Austin-based folk-rock duo Briscoe discuss their musical journey and debut album, "West of It All.”

In this interview on KOWS-FM's Backstage Sonoma program, host Steve Roby converses with Fletcher Nielsen, the band leader and songwriter of the eclectic musical group Tracorum.

In an engaging edition of Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby sits down with Tori Rose, the lead vocalist, and Mike Mulqueen, the guitarist of the Bay Area's renowned funk and soul band, The Humidors.

In this enlightening interview, host Steve Roby speaks with Adam Theis, the trombonist, bassist, composer, and co-founder of Jazz Mafia. The interview also highlights the upcoming release of a Grateful Brass album and an exclusive Jerry Garcia birthday Celebration show at Blue Note in Napa.

In this interview on Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby chats with the Atlanta-born blues guitarist Eddie 9V. At just 26, Eddie has already achieved significant acclaim, including a #1 Billboard Blues album with Capricorn.

In this captivating interview on Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby sits down with Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Caillat to discuss her illustrious career and latest musical endeavors.

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.”