Trombonist, composer, and B.A.C. Endorsing Artist Jon Hatamiya is one of the most promising trombonists to come out of the Sacramento area and is rapidly making a name for himself on both the New York and California music scenes. He was recognized in the August 1st, 2011 edition of Jet Magazine as the only trombonist on Wynton Marsalis’s list of “Who’s Got Next”, which highlighted the next generation of emerging jazz artists. Jon also received a 2015 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award from ASCAP for his merits as a composer and arranger. |
Listen now to our last show of 2015, it's all about bagpipes as local bagpipe celebrity Cameron Scott brings his talent to the studio. As a young lad, Cameron took up the bagpipes and even spent some time with a bagpipe band in Scotland. That band won third position in the world during the yearly championships. On top of that, Cameron is an awesome person with a great radio voice. I have been looking forward to this all year. Join us for another great hour! |
Andrew Castro is a Sacramento based singer songwriter. His new EP "RED HEARTS" is now riding on the EP chart of iTunes. Andrew has been on the show before but now as an up and coming "star" we will talk about his new release. Andrew will be joined by singer/songwriter and producer Casey Groat. Andrew's acoustic upbeat pop styled music is catchy and melodic while providing lyrics that are thoughtful and personal and can relate to anyone who has been in love and out of love in any type of relationship. His live shows are high energy and though he is a solo performer his live looping and the rhythms and sounds created on his guitar provide a sound, power and energy most songwriters don't have.(link is external)
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Davis, CA, does not have any Brazilian steakhouses, but Davis does have Kevin Welch. Kevin is the vocalist, guitarist, and composer for the Brazilian space-funk music of Boca do Rio. Kevin spent an hour with us. Listen in. |
This weeks show features music from an older generation of songwriters to be performed by Dan Dressen. As a teen in the 1960’s Dan Dressen enjoyed music on the radio. He started playing guitar around the time when folk music was popular. But in the 1970’s Dan started to hear singer/song writers who were just starting their music careers and who performed at small local venues, like coffee houses and the like. It was these lesser known musicians, at that time, that influenced Dan the most, artists such as John Hiatt, Guy Clark, Robin and Linda Williams, Tom Paxton, John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Tom Russell and others.Over the years Dan played guitar mostly for his own enjoyment. His fans say he does “talking songs” or plays ballads but Dan just likes to play songs that tell stories. |
Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge are playing the Mondavi Center this week. Last year we had Julian on the show but this year our schedules did not allow it. So, instead we will play a few songs from their album, Avalon along with some other selections of artists that have or will appear in the area. Enjoy this show
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STEPHEN MICHAEL POCUS - Musician: keyboard. Do not listen to this episode of LISTENING LYRICS while drinking Red Bull or coffee. Stephen brings all the energy we need. He has been playing piano since the age of 10, but has been surrounded by music his entire life. He began playing by ear, writing songs and leaning from his parents and siblings. By the time he was 14 he was playing at local Winery’s and Brewing companies doing private parties and events as a solo artist. He also was playing in his high school jazz band and his own side project metal bands with friends. During that time, he was also involved in the San Jose Jazz Society programs going to jazz camps during the summertime and participating in their Advanced Youth Latin Jazz Ensemble and Advanced Youth Jazz Ensemble groups throughout the school year. |
Introcing some new music Pieter and Jeanne have discovered in the past few weeks
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Rita Hosking - new CD FRANKIE and the NO-GO ROAD
This episode of Listening Lyrics Rita introduces us to her latest CD
Rita has giving us a gift. A book of music wherein each song is a chapter that’s heard on pages of music. A journey unfolding and ending, explained in song with her unique voice and musical arrangements. The listener can decide if this is a journey of life, a day, a relationship or battling a disease. The out come being is “to build a bridge ’cross the divide” This CD is a mountain of lyrics, artistry, songwriting and story telling. “Put your head to the mountain, Tell me, what you hear”
Quotes are from the song SING in the CD FRANKIE and the NO-GO ROAD.
Visit Rita at www.ritahosking.com |
Thomas Björkroth visited Listening Lyrics. Thomas is a music enthusiast who is visiting us from Sweden. He keeps a keen ear to what’s happening music wise in Europe. In fact he has attended the hugely popular Euro Vision
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