Static Stage

In a special live in-studio performance at Pirate Cat Radio, the legendary third-wave ska band Slow Gherkin joined the host for an energetic session. The show was broadcast to the station's various frequencies, including those in Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, and Portland. The host, a self-proclaimed long-time fan, expressed that having the band in the studio was a "teenage dream come true." The band, wh...

The Solo Sessions: A Live Interview with Trestles This special one-on-one interview featured Trestles , a "four-piece rock 'n roll band from Santa Cruz." Their frontman performed a stripped-down, solo set, showcasing the band's energetic live presence. During the interview, he talked about the band's musical influences, including The Kinks and early '60s surf and British Invasion rock. He also sha...

Special one-on-one interview with the San Jose-based band Family Obligation . We pulled back the curtain on this self-proclaimed "glitter pop" group and dived into the surprising backgrounds of its members. Listeners heard from the band's brilliant songwriter and frontperson, Christine Derrick , who revealed how her academic past in wearable technology and a PhD from UC Berkeley influenced the ban...