Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Hey, Listen! To Something Other Than Election CoverageNovember 8, 2018Looking for something entirely unrelated to democracy? Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner plays dictator with some of his favorite new releases from the last month.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop PlayingOctober 28, 2018These recent releases — including French favorite Christine and the Queens and an appropriately spooky single from Thom Yorke — will have you reconsidering your 'Best of 2018' lists.
Watch Sacramento’s Hobo Johnson On NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ (Spoiler: There’s Scones)September 12, 2018 | Nick MillerThe local musician’s video submission to NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest earlier this year propelled the band into the international indie rock spotlight. Hobo Johnson will play a gig Wednesday at Harlow’s.
Watch: How To Stream — And Fully Appreciate — Aretha Franklin's FuneralAugust 31, 2018The 32 artists and speakers scheduled to attend Aretha Franklin's funeral all have a personal connection to the Queen of Soul, whether friend, acquaintance or protégé.
JazzAll The Things You Are: Aretha's Life In JazzAugust 17, 2018Jazz was central to Franklin's musicianship, however far she rambled. Without it we'd be remembering a different artist now, and celebrating a different body of work.
Radio Host Chris Thile Visits Mondavi Center With Fellow Punch Brothers MusiciansAugust 15, 2018 | Donna ApidoneChris Thile is host of the national radio show Live From Here. He’s also a talented mandolin player, who is at ease in bluegrass and classical circles. And he’s a genius.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalezme&you Release Chasing Trails E.P.July 24, 2018Sibling folk duo Connor and Karlee Hormell released their debut record Chasing Trails this month. We’re revisiting their Insight Music segment from March 2018.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Hey, Listen! To These Music BedsJuly 12, 2018 | Nick Brunner | Emily ZentnerHey, Listen! Host Nick Brunner offers Sound Advice on some of his favorite instrumental music beds.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Davis Music FestivalJune 14, 2018 | Cody DrabbleDavis Live Music Collective Executive Director Kyle Monhollen shares music from some of the local bands performing at the Davis Music Festival this weekend including The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, The Gold Souls and Sunmonks.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLillian Frances Headlines Tiny Desk Sacramento Show At CapRadioJune 13, 2018Lillian Frances is one of three local artists performing at the first Tiny Desk Sacramento concert in the CapRadio Garden.