Multi-instrumentalist Johnny Zapp joins me at the Womack for a chat. We talk about his musical journey, what brought him to Tempe in the mid 90s, his songwriting process, and his influences from Led Zeppelin and Cheap Trick. We also talk about his new album "More Rock and Roll Less Assholes" and his track "Wheels." For more information on Johnny please visit: https://www.johnnyzapp.com/

Legendary Singer/Songwriter Alice Tatum stops by for a chat. Alice grew up in Mesa, Arizona, and started singing at an early age. We talk influences, early tours, rock and roll bands, starting a family and being a mom, memories of the Phoenix music scene, and we talk about her new album and she shares a track called "The Ladder." For more information on Alice and her upcoming performances, go to https://www.facebook.com/alice.tatum.56

I am joined by Brant Gasparek the head distiller for SanTan Spirits and Bradford Faris cocktail master and GM of the Womack Cocktail Lounge & Bar for a little chat/tasting. We talk about the awesome spirits that Brant and SanTan are making, we talk brewing and the distilling process, we talk music, first concerts, we laugh, and we taste. It's a beautiful thing. For more information on SanTan, please visit https://santanspirits.com/. And for more information on the Womack, please visit https://www.thewomack.us/

Longtime KWSS radio personality and "Scene Mom" Dani Cutler zooms by for a chat. We talk about her early love of the Viola, her short stint at ASU, starting a family, getting into podcasting way before it was ubiquitous, her voice work, and ultimately landing a gig at KWSS. She also recently became Head of A&R for The Recording Artist. She is a true music fan and lover and supporter of AZ's diverse music scene. For more information, please visit https://kwss.org/

Bass player, singer, rapper, producer, first call side man, and composer Will Gaines comes off the road and stops by for a chat. We talk about the early years in Cleveland, his dad's influence on his musicality, his decision to move to Phoenix, his now legendary residence at the Black Forest Mill, his solo/side man work, and ultimately the original music he makes with his brother Lamar and their band the Gaines Brothers. He even shares a new song "Vibin." For more information please visit https://www.gainesbrothers.com/

Piano man, singer, composerCarl Herrgesell stops by and shares his story. While he was born in upstate New York, he spent many years right here in AZ before moving to Nashville for a spell after graduating from ASU. He's been working with Kenny Loggins on and off for over 20 years and has toured all the world. He has some great stories to tell. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/carlherrgesell

Visual artist Randall Hedden stops by for a chat. We talk about his humble beginnings drawing cartoons in grade school, to his invite to speed paint on America's Got Talent. I am a fan of his art; his work hangs proudly in my house, and now you get to hear that sweet, southern drawl yourself. Randall has a story. Listen up. For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/randallheddenfineart/

Three drummers walk into a bar: one is from Cleveland, one from Jersey, and the other from Phoenix. Join me, Mike Florio, Buddy Banks, and Dan Tomlinson for a little chat around the kitchen table. We talk about origin stories, inspirations new and old, ever changing technology, preferred gear and everything in between. Each one of these cats has an incredible story to tell. Enjoy.

Born and raised in Casa Grande, AZ, Kendall joins me for a chat. Kendall does many things; he started on drums in church, moved to the bass, and ultimately the electric guitar which he played with J.Lo on huge stages around the globe. We dig into the early years, various inspirations, how he got that huge gig with J.Lo, and what he's up to now. This cat is modest, but extremely talented. Dig in friends. For more information, please visit https://www.instagram.com/the_klg/

Shane Alexander, L.A. based singer/songwriter, producer, and studio owner, zooms by for a little chat about his musical origins, including his year at MI and subsequent years grinding his axe on the Strip. We rap about our shared love of Jar of Flies, how he stayed creative during the pandemic and I share a clip of his tune "Feels Like the End." We also talk about his beautiful home studio Buddhaland Studios. For more information about Shane, please visit https://www.shanealexandermusic.com/