In this exceptional new episode of BAMM.tv's 'Running The Voodoo Down', host Micah Dubreuil and guest host Will Magid sit down for an interview with Freddie Stone, guitarist and founding member of Sly & The Family Stone, one of the most influential groups in American popular music. Hear the story of this Bay Area native, now a pastor, and his iconic journey through music, fame, addiction, and of course - the joys and struggles of family.

Ever had a dozen musicians looking to you for answers? How about eighty? From behind the scenes to on the stage, hear what it takes to lead the band - with Minna Choi of Magik*Magik Orchestra and Adam Theis of Jazz Mafia.

Guests: Adam Theis, Minna Choi

Music:

The Tectonics - www.facebook.com/TheTectonics

John Vanderslice (feat. Magik*Magik Orchestra) - www.johnvanderslice.com

How To Dress Well (feat. Magik*Magik Orchestra) - http://howtodresswell.com

Realistic (Jazz Mafia) - http://www.jazzmafia.com/family/realistic-orchestra

Shotgun Wedding Quintet (Jazz Mafia) - http://www.jazzmafia.com/family/shotgun-wedding-quintet

Joe Bagale (Jazz Mafia) - http://www.jazzmafia.com/family/joe-bagale

Magik*Magik  Orchestra - http://magikmagik.com

This is a bucket list podcast, folks. It's such a monster of awesome that it's shaping up to be a 2-parter. Micah even enlisted the help of Trumpeter/Producer/DJ Will Magid to host. What kind of podcast would have us this excited? RTVD sat down with Freddie Stone, Greg Errico, Rustee Allen, Cynthia Robinson, and Jerry Martini of Sly & The Family Stone! We wanted to share the teaser now because there is a monster Sly & The Family Stone tribute this Saturday (January 24) at The Fox Theater (Oakland, CA). What's more, Micah and Will are both performing.  Listen to the teaser and buy your tickets to the concert here while you can.

Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv production.

Guests: Freddie Stone, Greg Errico, Rustee Allen, Cynthia Robinson, and Jerry Martini

Music: Sly & The Family Stone

Credits:

Created by Micah Dubreuil

Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen

Producers: Micah Dubreuil, Phil Lang

Co-host: Will Magid

Sound and Recording Engineers: Micah Dubreuil, Jerad Paul Fox

What makes a person decide to take to the road in a rock and roll band, and what is life like on the other side of normal? An interview with Daniel Blum of Tumbleweed Wanderers.

Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv production.

Guest: Daniel Blum (tumbleweedwanderers.com)

Music: Tumbleweed Wanderers (tumbleweedwanderers.com)

Credits:

Created by Micah Dubreuil

Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen

Producers: Micah Dubreuil, Phil Lang

Sound and Recording Engineers: Micah Dubreuil, Jerad Paul Fox

What happens when musical minds get to work in a digital age? New instruments, new ways of learning, and whole new levels of musical interaction. Featuring inventor and "Godfather of Controllerism" Moldover and Anthony Martinez of the Ubisoft game Rocksmith.

Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv production.

Credits:

Created by Micah Dubreuil

Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen

Producers: Micah Dubreuil, Phil Lang

Sound and Recording Engineers: Micah Dubreuil, Jerad Paul Fox

Guests:

Matt Moldover: moldover.com

Anthony Martinez: rocksmith.ubi.com

Music:

Moldover (moldover.com), Erothyme (http://erothyme.net), Andrew Laubacher (www.andrewdrums.com), Benjamin Andrews (benjaminandrews.com), Radiohead (www.radiohead.com), The Ramones (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramones)

Reflections on making it as a band with 4 Non Blondes guitarist Roger Rocha: it's never an easy ride.

Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv Production - (http://bamm.tv).

Credits:

Created by Micah Dubreuil

Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen

Producers: Micah Dubreuil, Phil Lang

Sound and Recording Engineers: Micah Dubreuil, Jerad Paul Fox

Guest: Roger Rocha - Be sure to check out Roger's killer band - The Goldenhearts - at http://thegoldenhearts.com

Music: 4 Non Blondes (http://www.fournonblondes.com/), The Goldenhearts (http://thegoldenhearts.com), Kelly McFarling (http://kellymcfarling.com), Sioux City Kid (http://siouxcitykid.com), Quinn DeVeaux and the Blue Beat Review (http://quinndevaux.com), and Benjamin Andrews (http://benjaminandrews.com)

Ever wanted the story behind that cool underground music venue everyone's (not) talking about? The cat's out of the bag at two of the San Francisco Bay Area's finest secret spots.

Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv Production - (http://bamm.tv).

Credits:

Created by Micah Dubreuil

Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen

Producers: Micah Dubreuil, Phil Lang

Sound and Recording Engineers: Micah Dubreuil, Jerad Paul Fox

Guests: Jonathan Siegel (viracochasf.com),  and Michael Parayno (bridlandjazz.org)

Music: Sioux City Kid - siouxcitykidmusic.com; The Tectonics; Benjamin Andrews - benjaminandews.bandcamp.com; Kelly McFarling - www.kellymcfarling.com; Andrew Laubacher - www.andrewdrums.com.

How do you pick the words you're going  to sing every night for the rest of your life as a musician? A lyrical journey with Avi Vinocur and John Elliott.

Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv Production - (http://bamm.tv).

Credits:

Created by Micah Dubreuil

Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen

Producers: Micah Dubreuil, Phil Lang

Sound and Recording Engineers: Micah Dubreuil, Jerad Paul Fox

Guests: Avi Vinocur and John Elliott

Music by Goodnight, Texas (Avi Vinocur) - www.hiwearegoodnighttexashowareyou.com; John Elliott - www.thehereafterishere.com; as well as Benjamin Andrews - benjaminandrews.bandcamp.com; Kelly McFarling - www.kellymcfarling.com; and Andrew Laubacher - www.andrewdrums.com

When it comes to music, how timely is timeless? A conversation with Quinn DeVeaux about taking the past and making it your own.

Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv production.

Credits:

Created by Micah Dubreuil

Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen

Producers: Micah Dubreuil, Phil Lang

Sound and Recording Engineer: Micah Dubreuil, Jerad Paul Fox

Guests: Quinn DeVeaux, Kenan O'Brien, Chris Seibert, Cairo McCockran, Asha-ti Tyehimba Ford, and Matthew MacGuillivray

Music provided by Quinn DeVeaux & The Blue Beat Review (http://quinndeveaux.com). Outro piano by Chris Seibert.

Composer Wendy Reid writes for trumpet, cello, violin, and African grey parrot? An interview about an unusual (and feathery) musical partnership.

African grey parrots are generally considered one of the most intelligent birds in the world. They can live for over 50 years, and - if taught to speak - they can carry conversations with humans.  They can sing, mimic, and speak. Actually, why hasn't someone done this before?

This is the very first edition of Voodoo Riffs. Unlike the main episodes of Running The Voodoo Down, which are focused around a single question or topic of some kind, Riffs are off the cuff, no-frills interviews with fascinating musicians. Voodoo after dark, so to speak, with a drink in one hand and a microphone in the other.

Enjoy!

Running the Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv production.

Credits:

Created by Micah Dubreuil

Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen

Producer: Micah Dubreuil

Sound and Recording Engineer: Micah Dubreuil, Jerad Paul Fox

Guests: Wendy Reid, Lulu

Music: "Tree Piece 55 - Lulu Variations" provided by Wendy Reid. To hear more check out www.treepieces.net