Arizona's own troubadour and longtime band leader Tod Miller brings a nice bottle of wine and sits down for a chat. From a very early age, Tod was surrounded by music as his father was the leader of a local band. Although he didn't get serious about the acoustic guitar until his 20s, Tod has been a staple in the local music scene for decades and helped launch the careers of many. He's got some great stories to tell, especially about his dear friend and longtime musical collaborator Ethan Newman who sadly passed in December 2020. Lastly, we discuss some of his new projects including his yacht rock band, Dirty Yachtin Scoundrels. For more information, please visit https://dirtyyachtinscoundrels.com/

Arizona's own troubadour and longtime band leader Todd Miller brings a nice bottle of wine and sits down for a chat. From a very early age, Todd was surrounded by music as his father was the leader of a local band. Although he didn't get serious about the acoustic guitar until his 20s, Todd has been a staple in the local music scene for decades and helped launch the careers of many. He's got some great stories to tell, especially about his dear friend and longtime musical collaborator Ethan Newman who sadly passed in December 2020. Lastly, we discuss some of his new projects including his yacht rock band, Dirty Yachtin Scoundrels. For more information, please visit https://dirtyyachtinscoundrels.com/

Oletha, KS born bass player and educator Ray Thiry stops by for a visit. From the early days being inspired to play the drums by his father, then upright bass, to that moment when he was 13 and picked up an electric bass for the first time and decided that was going to be his life. We talk about his move to Arizona and attending ASU and his decision to get a degree in Music Education. And now he wants to be a pilot?! For more information, check out https://raythirymusic.wixsite.com/mysite

Singer/songwriter Kip Fox stops by for a chat. From growing up in quiet Napa, CA listening to his parents harmonizing Christian folk songs as he drifted off to sleep, to discovering Queen and Michael Jackson, to studying at Concordia University in Irvine, CA where he pursued becoming a worship leader focusing on contemporary music. After a short stint in Vegas making music and working part time as a Gondolier at the Venetian he ultimately moves to Phoenix to become a worship leader. We rap spirituality and music. He also shares his tune "Let Me Count the Ways." For more information, please visit: http://kipfox.com/home/

Born in the deep snow of Bellingham, WA, singer/songwriter Kurtis Adair stops by for a chat. We talk through early musical influences, growing up in Yuma, AZ, finding the drums, early work slinging guitar in a country band and his dive into the local Phoenix music scene. This young gun also shares his latest tune "Gin + Citrus" which indicates to me, he is going to have a nice little songwriting career. Lastly, we dig deep into the 'Dan and the Dead. Check out Kurtis' work at https://kurtisadair.com/

Singer/Songwriter, Producer and Arizona native Dominick Provenzano stops by for a chat. From "Graceland" to Weird Al to the Beatles to Bob Dylan, Dominick enjoyed a healthy and diverse musical upbringing. We rap about songwriting, producing, recording, influences and he shares his new tune "My Heart is an Open Door" which he will be releasing in June 2023. This cat is quick to laugh and a super easy hang. I wish we recorded the conversation on the patio when we took a deep dive into all things music. For more information go to www.dompromusic.com.

Drummer, singer, songwriter A.D. Adams stops by for a deep dive. Born in MI, his family soon relocates to D.C. He recalls the music that inspired him, how the Beatles on Ed Sullivan Show changed his world, touring the east coast in High School with his brother, unbelievable tales from the road including being the backing band for Chuck Berry as a 19 year old, transitioning to working behind the board, moving to Arizona, getting clean, and returning to the drums. We also listen to some of his work with Louis Prima Jr. who he has been working with since 2010. Cat has an energy y'all. Buckle up friends.

Oregon born Krystal Waters stops by for a chat. From singing around a campfire with her family as a child, to learning clarinet, to getting her first guitar at 19. Her decision to move to Phoenix and pursue music as a career with her band Wild Angels which is how she met her future husband Sturgis Waters. How the band evolved into a duo and started making a living performing around town. She shares her tune "Hocus Pocus" which was born through a weekly collaborative songwriting circle. We rap about live streaming during Covid and her latest endeavor, Jubilee in the Desert, an assisted living center in Glendale, which she started with her sister. For more information on Krystal, please visit www.thewatersmusic.com.

Yuma, Arizona's own Mike Ozuna stops by for a chat. This versatile guitar player shares his humble beginning figuring out single-line rock riffs with his brother, playing trumpet throughout school, and his decision to study music and pursue a double major in jazz performance and music education which he received from ASU. We talk about work/life/family balance and his philosophies about being a busy, in demand, performing musician. We talk favorite guitar players and dig deep into gear as well. For more information, find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.ozuna.5

Mark Zubia has been playing in the Valley since the 80s. Growing up in a home that celebrated music, Mark quickly took to the guitar and started writing songs with his brother Lawrence at an early age. He shares stories of the Tempe scene in the 90s, and the journey of his band The Pistoleros that he started with his brother. He shares the ups and downs of getting signed to a major label deal. Mark continues to write and perform and just released a solo album "Zubia." We talk about his tune "Loser's Game." For more information, please visit: https://markzubia.com/