What's Hapnyn San Diego

For more than 20 years, Nathan James has been entertaining audiences as a soloist, in partnership with Ben Hernandez, as a member of the James Harman Band, and with his own band, The Rhythm Scratchers. For this episode, he sits down to discuss with LJ his influences, his handmade instruments, and gives a demonstration of his unique washboard guitars.

• 00:46 - What I Believe
• 08:28 - In the News Today
• 28:00 - Bonsai Sequoia

Links

• Nathan James Website
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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Laura Chavez is one of the finest guitar players on the planet, and we're lucky to have her call San Diego her home. We managed to somehow lure her away from her busy schedule long enough to talk with LJ about her collaborations with the late Candye Kane, her current project with Nikki Hill, and the dozens of other artists she records and tours with around San Diego and the rest of the world.

Track listing

• 02:00 - Tell the Next World
• 09:00 - Walkin', Talkin' Haunted House
• 23:57 - How Long Can This Go On

Links

• Laura Chavez Facebook
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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Classical pianist Jeeyoon Kim delights audiences with her sensitive artistry, colorful musical expression, and insightful commentary from the stage. In this episode, she joins Laura Jane to discuss what music means to her, why she loves performing, and the inspiration behind her new album, "Over. Above. Beyond."

Track listing

• 00:44 - Golliwogg's Cakewalk
• 11:29 - Forgotten Melodies
• 25:21 - 10 More Minutes

Links

• Jeeyoon Kim Website
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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Originally from Calgary, Daring Greatly headed south seeking bigger audiences & warmer temperatures, eventually landing in Fallbrook, CA. When not on tour, they can be found playing at a number of San Diego venues or festivals. Brandon, Patrick, Dail, and Liam join LJ to discuss their music, travels, self-produced events, and their new video production company. Track listing

• 5:51 - Black and White
• 16:22 - Cold Dark Night
• 28:15 - Ohio

Links

• Daring Greatly Website
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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The Anodynes have been rocking San Diego to its very soul since 2016. In this episode, they join LJ in the studio to premiere three tracks from their new EP, "Catching Waves". And don't miss their CD release party at The Casbah on November 24th! Track listing

• 1:55 - Catching Waves
• 14:35 - Make It Rain
• 27:50 - Sit Back And Let The Universe Carry You

Links

• The Anodynes Facebook Page
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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We recorded more Robin Henkel than we could fit in two episodes, but it was all too good to edit out. So here is the extended conclusion of our interview featuring MORE songs, MORE guitars, MORE stories, and MORE Robin!

Track listing

• 00:54 - Little Cars
• 10:20 - Slippery Like A Watermelon Seed (Live at Thunderbird)
• 31:30 - Mortero Road (Live at Thunderbird)
• 37:05 - The Busker's Bounce (Live at Thunderbird)
• 45:19 - E Minor 6
• 48:50 - Mississippi Medley (Live at Thunderbird)
• 59:00 - Take Me For A Ride In Your Mustang Rita (Live at Thunderbird)

Links

• Robin Henkel Website
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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Robin Henkel has been a staple of the San Diego blues scene for over 30 years, captivating audiences as a singer, guitar player, historian, and storyteller. For this episode, we decided to capture that by recording Robin LIVE in the studio with his eclectic assortment of guitars and stories. It was just too much fun to contain in a single episode, so be sure to catch part two next week!

Track listing

• 05:33 - One Meat Ball (Live at Thunderbird)
• 26:28 - Walking My Troubles Away (Live at Thunderbird)

Links

• Robin Henkel Website
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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Three-time San Diego Music Award winner Low Volts is giving the music world a much needed shock to the heart. With his fuzzed-out, one-man, dirty blues-rock 'n' soul performances, Tim Lowman creates a thick and swampy sound equivalent to the force of a four-piece band. Having performed to a sold-out crowd at The Ryman, nationally touring with Brian Setzer, and landing songs in the smash comedy Super Troopers 2 alongside Eagles of Death Metal, Low Volts is on a steady path of rock and roll righteousness.

Track listing

• 01:13 - Wild and Free
• 15:55 - Trouble Don't Come Alone
• 30:23 - Bullet Holes

Links

• Low Volts Website
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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Blue Largo is a traditional 1940s/50s era blues band, founded in 1999 by guitarist Eric Lieberman and vocalist Alicia Aragon. Their fourth album, Before The Devil Steals Your Soul, is scheduled for release on October 19, 2018.

In this episode, Eric & Alicia join LJ in the studio to discuss their influences, the songwriting process, and share a few tracks from the new album.

Track listing

• 01:08 - Before The Devil Steals Your Soul
• 12:47 - Wash Away
• 25:34 - Monrovia

Links

• Blue Largo Website
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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Earlier this year, several of San Diego's most talented young blues & rock musicians gathered at Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio for a live recording session. Appearing in this episode are Reagan Williams, Noah Kapchinske, Justice Guevera, Boyce Hartsell, Sadie Holdaway, Anthony Cullins, JP Smith, Hunter Arnold, and Benji Davis.

Track listing

• 01:49 - Elvis' Sister
• 07:11 - So Sad
• 18:35 - Daddy Yar
• 22:03 - Empty Arms

Links

• Reagan Williams Facebook
• Noah Kapchinske Facebook
• Justice Guevera Facebook
• Boyce Hartsell Facebook
• Anthony Cullins Website
• JP Smith Facebook
• Benji Davis Facebook
• Hapnyn
• Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio

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