We had the pleasure of interviewing Brayden Wiggins. Brayden is a terrific musician who blesses us with his introspection on performing live, exploring his musicianship, the importance of playing with enthusiasm every time, and his development of the most reliably fun genre of music: Ska. Brayden plays rhythm guitar and is the lead vocalist for the Ska band, the Skariginals. We also take time to reminisce about the live music scene in our college days (what else is new?)

So enjoy this interview with the delightfully entertaining Brayden Wiggins.

Links:

The Skariginals Website

Just One Song Website

Music:

"We're Monkeys" by The Skariginals
Mixing and Editing of Episode: Kurt Boehmke

Shout Outs:
Dr. Jessie Vallejo
Dr. David Kopplin

Kurt takes a step back in this episode with an interview with David Osborne: Surfer, former therapist, history teacher, Bigfoot enthusiast, and perpetual songwriter. When David retired, he spent his days surfing down at the beaches of San Clemente, but quickly found himself growing bored with the lifestyle. So, he decided to reconnect with an old passion: songwriting. Since rediscovering his passion for composition and release, Dave has produced and released 6 albums at the time of this recording.

In this episode, Kurt asks David about his inspirations, history, and songwriting process. They show some cool music too!

Take a listen to Kurt's interview with David Osborne.

You can find his music on all streaming services:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0uxppsLETBA0XIfCZADytX

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-osborne/1480090598

https://www.shazam.com/artist/david-osborne/1480090598

Find more of our stuff here:

https://justonesong.start.page/

In this episode, Kurt and Leo interview Kali Kazoo, a creative powerhouse and artist extraordinaire! Kali Kazoo has an impressive career as an animator who creates fantastically catchy music. We talk about her time as a dedicated artist in two different realms of the entertainment industry, and we hear stories about her run-ins with some remarkable people while being one of those extraordinary people herself.

Listen as we discuss being an animator, show host, and musician. We discuss issues facing creatives in the entertainment industry, her "obsession" with sea foam (the color, not the substance), Grodius Maximus from GWAR, and ... the LA Public Sanitation Department?

It was truly an honor and a privilege to have held this interview! Listen to her latest album, 'Long Live The Loser' on any streaming service! You won't be disappointed!

Links:

Kali Kazoo Website

Just One Song Page

Credits:

Music: "Psychomachia" by Kali Kazoo
Mixing and Editing of Episode: Kurt Boehmke

Shout Outs:

Toshi Kasai and Tommy Meehan (Grodius Maximus)

On Saturday, July 27th, 2024, at 5:30 in the afternoon, Kurt climbed into my car and drove from Garden Grove, California, to the city of Corona, a distance of about 30 miles to a small bar called Rockefellas in the Temescal Valley. Leo was in town and performing with his band, Castle Pines. 

Castle Pines was an indie rock band from the Corona area and Inland Empire whose formation began in the early 2010s. The band consisted of Leandro Barrientos on Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Niki Barrientos on Lead Guitar, Jesse Briseno on Bass, and Sterling Fairfield on Drums. The band gained local traction and built a community, releasing a collection of live recordings from shows at The Wire. They released their first album, Bless This House, in 2010 on SoundCloud. In 2014, they released an album called Summer Blood.

This episode is about Kurt's experience at that concert, and the profound effect that Castle Pines had on a tight community and its music scene in Southern California.

Thank you to Ricky Garvey for his expertise and hard work on mixing this episode. Live shows are difficult to get usable tracks for, but he exceeded our expectations. 

Thank you to Leandro, Niki, Jesse, Sterling, and Ricky for putting on an incredible show and providing us all with incredible music.

Credit to Victor Duran Photography for his excellent photos of the performance.

Songs used (all by Castle Pines):

"Derailed"

"Sumer Blood"

"Black Star Canyon"

"Palm Springs" (Rockefellas, 2024)

"Wretched Life" (Rockefellas, 2024)

"I Saw You On The Radio" (Rockefellas, 2024)

"I'm A Volcano" (Rockefellas, 2024)

"Castle Pines"

Links:

Just One Song Homepage

Castle Pines Instagram

Castle Pines Music

Ricky Garvey: Recoverer Music

Victor Duran Photography

Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Jessie Vallejo.

In this episode, Adam, Leandro, and Kurt interview Dr. Jessie Vallejo, an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of Mariachi Ensembles at Cal Poly Pomona. We discuss careers in music; accessibility of textbooks; Dr. Vallejo's instrument building course; and what performing during the pandemic. We read viewer comments; Adam talks about living in Vietnam; and the famous restaurant Casa Bonita. Dr. Vallejo talks about what she is currently listening to, relaxing videogames and stress reducers, and we talk about why Kurt can't give legal advice on anythng.

Also check out https://www.worldmusictextbook.org/ for an online and open resource for teaching and learning ethnomusicology and musicology.

Be sure to like and subscribe, and check out our podcast through our link below.

https://justonesong.start.page/

Music:
"One More Sunset" Written and Performed by: Adam Orozco and Kurt Boehmke

Cover Photo by Jaw Lee
Logo by Wolfgang Alexander
Edited by Elena Ramirez

Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Jessie Vallejo.

In this episode, Adam, Leandro, and Kurt interview Dr. Jessie Vallejo, an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of Mariachi Ensembles at Cal Poly Pomona. We delve into the fascinating evolution of the educational system, particularly with the advent of revolutionary new technologies, and how these changes have shaped the way we learn and teach. We also explore how different cultures can permeate and absorb into music academia and the benefits of better access to academic institutions for students and local communities. Additionally, we touch upon the profound impact of COVID-19 on performers who make a living with music, and of course, we have some generally fun conversations.

Also check out https://www.worldmusictextbook.org/ for an online and open resource for teaching and learning ethnomusicology and musicology.

Be sure to like and subscribe, and check out our podcast through our link below.

justonesong.start.page Music:

"One More Sunset" Written and Performed by: Adam Orozco and Kurt Boehmke

Cover Photo by Angel De Leon and Jason Muñoz of Climco
Logo by Wolfgang Alexander
Edited by Kurt Boehmke

In this episode, Leo and Kurt touch on a few of the issues in Music Academia they have experienced for themselves and their peer groups.

They also discuss Spotify's new royalty payment model and how it could affect the music industry long term!

Let us know what you think!

Music: "Conflicted" by Kurt Boehmke

justonesong.start.page

Hey All!

Another mini-episode! We recently received a copyright claim on one of our original works, BUT we fought it and kept it up! Kurt and Leo talked about what happened, how it was handled, and what you could do if you ever find yourself in that situation. As artists, we must know how to protect ourselves and defend ourselves against unjust claims.

Be sure to check out our link here for the latest episodes! More to come!

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We're back! After a long hiatus, Kurt and Leo recorded this mini episode discussing Social Media and Social Responsibility. Remember that Kurt and Leo are not professionals in this area, but as content creators, we felt that it was important to discuss the real impacts of the things we create, even if it's Just One Song.

Be sure to check out our link: https://justonesong.start.page/

Thanks for having us back! We missed you!

In this episode, Kurt sits down in a noisy Los Angeles community with Steve Weatherby, the SVP of Artist and Label Partnerships at Ingrooves Music Group, as well as many other positions. Steve has a storied career within the industry and has gained valuable insight into its inner workings. Steve shares his thoughts about the future of the industry, the lessons he's learned throughout his career, what it takes to "make it", and what being a musician means nowadays.

If you have an interest in the Music Industry in any capacity, you don't want to miss this episode.

Credit to Adam Orozco for composing the theme for our show "One More Sunset"
Credit to Nicholas Seys for his aesthetic eye with this episode's cover.

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