This week Derick met with Jake Soffer, a guitarist, songwriter, and teacher who plays for the instrumental funk rock band, Easy There Tiger and the disco/funk band, Brizzleman. They discuss mentorship and the value in teaching, the similarities and differences between Oregon and California, and the origin of his band's name Easy There Tiger before discussing the inherent connection between philosophy and writing, the value and intent of "noodling," go over Hidden Trax of the Week, attempt defining the essence of funk, sold out shows on New Years Eve, and lastly, finding happiness in simplicity.