Let's Talk Music with Casey Groat, Xochitl, and Justin Carson on Listening Lyrics, 8/14/15Fri, 08/14/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorXochitl, Casey Groat, and Justin Carson: Three talented musicians, producers, and performors, joining us in the studio to discuss not only their own projects but also the health of the music industry today. Join us! |
Hannah Jane Kile on Listening Lyrics Aug 7th, 2015Fri, 08/07/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorHannah Jane Kile is a 20 year old songbird who embraces her robust yet sweet voice to convey vulnerability & strength in each of her songs.Hannah’s guitar work effortlessly weaves through her melodies touching on the ideas of coming of age, strength in overcoming obstacles, & the overall human experience. According to Hannah, “Being human can be frighting, exciting, charming, & most of all beautiful!” Hannah Jane Kile revisits these ideas in her tunes often drawing comparisons to her heroes: Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, & Norah Jones. Hannah is known as a "Sweet, soulful songwriter [Who] provides poetic messages blending original and traditional folk, with individual voice and instrument”. She loves to create tunes that unify her listeners, strengthen her audience by overcoming emotional obstacles through song, and reinforcing the idea that there is a place for everyone. |
Jordan Crivelli-Decker on Listening Lyrics - Jul 31st, 2015Fri, 07/31/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorJordan Crivelli-Decker - Every now and then I spot a talent that somehow stands out from the crowd. Within a couple of minutes of playing I knew that Jordan would be a real treat on Listening Lyrics. This week we have Jordan and his guitar for a whole hour. Jordan is heavily influenced by fingerstyle guitar music and his father’s playing, He blend multiple styles of guitar into one holistic genre. You can find Jordan playing at open mic nights around the northern California area a few nights a month. Visit Jordan's soundcloud page here https://soundcloud.com/jcd-13 Listening Lyrics is also a podcast on iTunes |
Noah Byrd on Listening Lyrics -Jul 24th, 2015Fri, 07/24/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorWe finally landed an interview with Noah Byrd. Spend an hour with this local songwriter, right before he leaves to tour the Pacifc Northwest. With a voice compared to Elliot Smith and Bradley Nowell, he combines melancholic vocals with punk-influenced acoustic guitar, giving an aggressive undertone to his otherwise laid-back sound. |
Mystery Guest on Listening Lyrics Jul 17th, 2015Fri, 07/17/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorA chance encounter that changed my life... you're going to meet that person -- and we will play some tunes to reflect that. As a bonus feature, the mystery guest will be my 100th interview. |
Andrew Castro on Listening Lyrics Jul 10th, 2015Fri, 07/10/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorAndrew Castro is a Sacramento based singer songwriter. He started playing live shows in the summer of 2013 and now has played over 350 to date ranging from venues in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Mississippi. His acoustic upbeat pop styled music is catchy and melodic while still providing lyrics that are thoughtful and personal and can relate to anyone who has been in love and out of love or in any type of relationship. Since moving to Sacramento he released a new EP titled "Inside/Out." He has quickly gathered a following and been featured in some of Sacramento's biggest music publishings. He had an article in Submerge magazine and another that followed in SN&R. He was featured in Listen Up! Sacramento a local TV show and on local radio KSSU and KDRT. His EP release show sold out a well known venue in downtown Sacramento called Shine. |
The Evangenitals on Listening Lyrics - Jun 26th, 2015Fri, 06/26/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorImagine if Johnny Cash, Bob Marley and Joan of Arc were one woman. Now, imagine that woman gathering a band of eclectic musicians on a crusade to expand the bounds of Country music. The Evangenitals, founded by playwright/director Juli Crockett and opera, jazz & gospel singer Lisa Dee are an alt-country/Americana love revolution made flesh for your listening pleasure. On a quixotic crusade in the key of life hell-bent on breaking hearts open, they are a genre-bending, ever-creating force of nature. |
Davis Music Fest preview on Listening Lyrics - Jun 19th, 2015Fri, 06/19/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter Pastoor12 venues - more then 60 acts - 3 days of delight - and its all this weekend in Davis. June 19, 20 and 21. Listen in this week as Listening lyrics checks out and plays some of the bands performing. Go to www.davismusicfest.com(link is external) for details |
Heavy Metal - Whats to like - Listening Lyrics on Jun 12th, 2015Fri, 06/12/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorSo whats to like about HEAVY METAL? Listen now - Let's find out together as we interview Dmtry and George about their love of Heavy Metal music. Dmtry and George have a new show on KDRT called HEAVY, which airs on Fridays at 11:00 AM. |
Xochitl on Listening Lyrics Jun 5th, 2015Fri, 06/05/2015 - 5:05pm | Pieter PastoorXochitl (pronounced "so-chee") is a 22 year old singer-songwriter born & raised in Sacramento, CA. Her musical journey began in womb; her parents met in church playing music and would place headphones over her mothers pregnant belly blasting Mozar or Beatles. Growing up, Xochitl was surrounded by music and decided to take it seriously after attending college and deciding it was not the right path. At age 19, she took her first songs and started playing open mics and practicing every day. As of 2015, Xochitl has toured the east & west coast, held the cover of local music newspaper "Submerge" and preformed in hundreds of venues. Her new EP "Lion Heart" is available worldwide and she is currently touring the entire west coast. Visit Listening Lyrics on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ListeningLyrics |
