First call keyboard player, session musician, writer, producer Lamar Gaines stops by the crib to discuss coming up in Cleveland, OH, his early musical influences and memories, his experience enlisting in the military, his brother and musical collaborator Will Gaines, how he got over covid, being a new dad, his new work creating music for television and he graciously shares an unreleased Gaines Brothers track called "Take Me Away." Dig. https://www.gainesbrothers.com/

Brian welcomes Arizona native singer/songwriter, violinist, band leader, mom, poet, entrepreneur and self described "love doctor" Kim Weston to the table where she recounts the music that inspired her growing up, her work in various show choirs in her early years, her dad's lost demo tapes (of which she shares one), auditioning for American Idol, balancing being a mother and an artist, the fateful night we first met, and her numerous and varied projects. And yes, we did enjoy the flatbread. https://kimwestonsings.com/ & https://weddinggalslive.com. This episode is sponsored by http://www.uptownmedispa.com.

Brian is joined by Miguel Melgoza, a Bay area transport who cut his teeth as a latin percussionist, who now splits his time as a singer/songwriter, guitar player, and session and live drummer. We talk about our mutual love of Steely Dan, Gene Simmons' nipples, and why he's terrified of Billy Bob Thornton. We also discuss and listen to his tune "I Found You" from his Fordham Road album. https://www.instagram.com/miggymelmusic/?hl=en. This episode is sponsored by San Tan Brewing. Learn more at https://santanbrewing.com/.

Mario Mendivil, Phoenix born and bred, 1st call veteran bass player, stops by to chat about the albums he grew up listening to, the exact moment he knew he wanted to play the bass, his encounter with Jaco, how he hit on a beautiful woman at the bar only to find out it was Shiela E, and his quest to be grateful and humble. For more information about Mario's band Shining Star, please visit https://shiningstarband.com/

Singer/Songwriter Obadiah Parker pops by for a coffee fueled afternoon hang to discuss the origins of his handle, his unassuming viral video of him performing an acoustic version of Outkast's "Hey Ya", shares some sweet camping tricks, and raps about his audition for the Voice. Don't forget to smile. For more information about Obadiah Parker, visit https://www.facebook.com/obadiahparker/

Brian sits down with Matthew Thornton, lead singer and songwriter for Vinyl Station. We dig into his songwriting process, his great FB live streamed shows "Matthew Tucks You In," chat about some of his earliest musical memories, his desire to eat a kangaroo, reluctance to fight a dear, and his dream of building a time machine to assassinate some very unlucky individuals. You know... the usual. Learn more about his music at https://www.vinylstationband.com/