Insight MusicHobo Johnson: Born From A Corolla Into A Life Of MusicJune 30, 2017 | Jonathan AyestasHobo Johnson — a.k.a. Frank Lopes — has had a successful year with his big wins at the SAMMIES and a surge in popularity following his "Live From Oak Park" video series. We speak with him and share videos of his live performances at our station.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Death Grips, Male Gaze And Cruel SummerJune 22, 2017"Hey, Listen!" host Nick Brunner taps a New Zealand folk musician for the best quiet earworm we’ve heard in a while. Also, music from a Death Grips side project, San Francisco’s Male Gaze and (appropriately this week) Cruel Summer.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCelebrate Fête De La Musique (Make Music Day) With Busk 'N' Blues In SacramentoJune 19, 2017Sacramento will host Busk 'n' Blues, a five-hour long festival meant to celebrate Fête de la Musique, otherwise known as Make Music Day. We speak with a singer and event organizer about the Parisian-based holiday.
CapRadio Reads Playlist: John LescroartJune 9, 2017 | Donna ApidoneMusic is a big part of the human experience. It accentuates everything we do. It helps us relate to people and situations. And even books. Donna Apidone prepared a playlist for every CapRadio reads author she interviews.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDuo Misner And Smith Debuts New, Full Band For Album 'Seven Hour Storm'June 2, 2017Northern California locals Misner and Smith become a full-sized band for the debut of their latest album "Seven Hour Storm" on vinyl. The duo talks about the new album and play live in studio.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBrian Chris Rogers Records Music For Nicaraguan United States Of American Musicians Documentary May 31, 2017What would it be like to hear your songs and music recorded on an album, especially if you’ve never heard yourself recorded before? Sacramentan Brian Chris Rogers talks about a nonprofit documentary he contributed to and plays music in studio.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Music Of 'Twin Peaks' Featuring Bowie, David Lynch And The PixiesMay 25, 2017 | Cody DrabbleHey, Listen! host Nick Brunner talks about why "Twin Peaks" and the work of David Lynch is as aural an experience as it is visual one with music from David Bowie, Chromatics and composer Angelo Badalamenti.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSubmerge Magazine Cofounder Jonathan Carabba Hosts Sound AdviceMay 18, 2017 | Cody DrabbleJonathan Carabba, co-founder of Submerge Magazine, a Sacramento-based arts and entertainment publication, joins us with new music from local artists, including Sunmonks, Petaluma and Sunday School.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHanneke Cassel Previews New Music From 'Trip To Walden Pond,' Fiddle In HandMay 16, 2017Fiddler Hanneke Cassel joins cellist Mike Block and guitarist Christopher Lewis to talk new album "Trip to Walden Pond" and play some of the music in studio.
RSVP Ensemble Lends Its Voice To Help OthersMay 12, 2017 | Kevin DohertyReconciliation Singers Voices of Peace, or RSVP, performs twice a year for various humanitarian causes. This weekend, they'll use their musical talents to support the Saint John’s Program for Real Change in Sacramento.