Recent Episodes

010 – Party Crasher: Nick V

010 – Party Crasher: Nick V

January 30, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

Nick V is one half of Party Crashers, a  hip-hop duo based in Oakland CA that defy classic boundaries. Party Crashers mix quirky lyrics and head nodding beats, with a wild stage presence and alluring personalities.   Nick V discusses his musical partner DJ Expel, the importance of themes,  Hyphy music, and he spins some great […]

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009 – Super Fan: Stacy Soibelman

009 – Super Fan: Stacy Soibelman

December 30, 2009 | By | Add a Comment

MLR interviews Stacy Soibelman about her love of music. She introduces us to some fresh faces we might not have heard of yet, comments on her love of pop music, and how she can go beyond pop and embrace all kinds and styles. For music fans everywhere, this is one super fan! Credits: intro music […]

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008 – Ten Ton Feather

008 – Ten Ton Feather

November 30, 2009 | By | 1 Comment

Rick DiDia and Aireene Espiritu are two amazing musicians who perform together as a guitar and ukulele duo, fusing blends of folk, Americana, roots, blues, bluegrass, and rock into a powerful musical force. MLR talks with Rick and Aireene about their upcoming release entitled Ten Ton Feather, how they met, their musical influences, and their ‘Spinal Tap’ like […]

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007 – Funny Man: Phil Johnson

007 – Funny Man: Phil Johnson

October 30, 2009 | By | 2 Comments

Phil Johnson is a comedian and a musician that expertly merges both worlds into a delightful and hilarious blend. Leader of the band Roadside Attraction, Phil kills audiences with his down to earth wit, and amazing song crafting.  I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time! Credits: Intro music “Blue Collar Anthem” by “Phil […]

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006 – Sid on Fire: Steve Osgood

006 – Sid on Fire: Steve Osgood

September 30, 2009 | By | 2 Comments

Steve “Sid” Osgood explains what it is like to be lit on fire at an actual rock and roll show. Includes actual video footage of the event.  Sid also talks about his early years playing bass in a punk band, how he got his nick name, and many other interesting stories.     Credits: Opening […]

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005 – Permanent Thunder: Scott Warder

005 – Permanent Thunder: Scott Warder

August 30, 2009 | By | 1 Comment

Scott Warder, musician and film maker, talks about his musical roots, and what led him to want to make films. He tells us the story of the making of his documentary about the San Francisco music scene in 1999 when many bands were struggling to find places to play as clubs started closing due to […]

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004 – Special Guest: Erik Core

004 – Special Guest: Erik Core

July 30, 2009 | By | 1 Comment

Erik Core hits the road as the supporting act for the White Trash Debutantes, on a whirlwind tour of the Pacific Northwest in 1996. Sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction! An extremely entertaining story from the king of acoustic hardcore. Credits:  Opening song “Green Onions” written by “Booker T and the MG’s”, and performed […]

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