Pigs in a Podcast

Warren Haynes was in town recently for a solo show at The Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. He checked in from the road to chat with Mojoe.

Local songwriter - by way of Colorado, but we now claim him as one of our own - Jackson Emmer drops by the studio to chat with Jamie Coffis, play a few tunes, recap the recent Todd Snider tribute in Santa Cruz, AND talk about his show taking place at The Ugly Mug in Soquel on Saturday, February 14th.

Songwriter Larry Diehl , accompanied by Glenn MacPherson on guitar, visits host Jamie Coffis and plays from his new record, "Long Road Back Home." Features live versions of the tunes "Somewhere Else," "No One Left to Bury" and the title track.

Santa Cruz legends Snail (Ken Craft, Craig Owens, Bob O'Neil) dropped into the sty to chat with Jamie Coffis on "Neighborhood Night" ahead of their December reunion show at Felton Music Hall. Here's a great snapshot of Santa Cruz music history, along with two live tracks: "Tonight" and "Gotta Run."

Jamie talks shop with fellow musician and KPIG DJ Michael Gaither in this one. Let's call it a belated Christmas episode. Michael chats about the origins of Krampus (the friendly Christmas demon) and some in-costume appearances he has lined up for the month. Live tunes include the sketchy holiday songs "The Krampus Comes Out Tonight," "No More Tequila For Santa," and new one, &...

Two of our longtime favorites - and bestest pals - Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai were in the sty recently to play a few tunes and promote TWO shows they had locally. Here's their interview with Mojoe along with live takes on Jesse Winchester's "That's What Makes You Strong," Dayan's autobiographical "The San Juan Song," and "While You Still Got Your Breath, a new one from...

Christian Walsh of the local band August Sun sits in on "Neighborhood Night" for some shop talk and live tunes with host Jamie Coffis.

Local songwriter - an "American Idol" alumnus (Season 10) James Durbin drops into the sty. This episode includes a live version of his song "Freedom Blvd" and the debut of his new single, "Hold Me".

The good Reverend Freakchild is a master blues player we've been featuring here on the pig for a long time. In this extra-long interview, he chats live with host Jamie Coffis and play from his latest record, "A Bluesman of Sorts," Great stuff!

The slide guitar great Roy Rogers does a phoner with host Jamie Coffis on a recent episode of "Neighborhood Night," captured here in our "Pigs In a Podcast" series.

Texas greats James McMurtry and Betty Soo dropped into the sty on their annual run out west and through Santa Cruz. LOTS of music in this one including "Sons of the Second Sons" (from James' last record, "Horses and the Hounds," "Color of Night" from his new one, "Black Dog and the Wandering Boy," "Gulf Road" from Betty's record "If You Never...

Peppino D'Agostino did a special, intimage show up at Wind River Studios in Santa Cruz last month, and beforehand he did a special "Neighhborhood Night" chat with host Jamie Coffis about his approach to music and the guitar. This one's special AND includes two gorgeous acoustic tracks from Peppino.

Roger Street Friedman and Garrison Starr stopped into the sty before a soundcheck in Santa Cruz in early June to chat with Jamie Coffis. Here's a quick interivew and a song each from these two amazing songwriters!

Locally sourced music this time out as Jamie Coffis chats with Stormin' Norman and Ken Craft about Norman's new record, "Road Trip."

Laurie Lewis - songwriter, fiddler, guitarist and longtime staple on the acoustic music scene - checked in on a recent "Neighborhood Night" to chat with host Jamie Coffis about her upcoming show that weekend where she paired up with legendary guitar player Nina Gerber.

Songwriter Taylor Rae - a native of the San Lorenzo Valley who's moved to Texas and is doing GREAT things (YAY, Taylor) was recently in town to celebrate her newest CD, "The Void." She dropped by Neighborhood Night, accompanied by Spencer James, and chatted with host Jamie Coffis.

Warren Haynes dropped by the sty en route to a show in Monterey in early May to chat about his time with The Allman Brothers Band, Govt. Mule and his current solo career.

Poi Rogers (aka Carolyn Sills and Gerard Egan) play in the sty and chat with Jamie Coffis about their debut release, "Twilight Blues." And don't miss their big local show on Friday, June 27th at The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz!

Texas blues artist Eddie 9V checks in from the road (via the phone) with Jamie Coffis on a recent episode of "Neighborhood Night."

Back in the studio for this one, as Jamie welcomes one of our absolute local favorites: Alex and Justina Lucero drop into the sty on a recent "Neighborhood Night" and recap a recent trip to Ireland and debut a few new tunes, live and on the air!

Songwriter Seth Walker checks in from the road on a recent "Neighborhood Night" with Jamie Coffis and chats about his new record, "Why the Worry."

Harp Guitarist Muriel Anderson was on "Neighborhood Night" rencently before a private concert here in town. She chats with host Jamie Coffis about her 20-stringed guitar and her approach to a unique form of guitar music.

Local songwriter Joe Kaplow drops in for a chat and some tunes with Jamie Coffis on our "Neighborhood Night" series, replayed here as Episode #130 of "Pigs In a Podcast." Learn more about Joe at his website and in this recent interview in https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/02/19/indie-folk-songwriter-joe-kapow-plays-a-rare-hometown-gig-at-the-crepe-place/ .

A radio in-the-round with songwriters Mike Hellman and Abigayle Kompst (with host Jamie Coffis joining in on one tune). Mike and Abigayle did a Nashville-style in-the-round with songwriter Jackson Emmer at The Ugly Mug in Soquel and talked it up with host Jamie.

Songwriter Rory Lynch chats with Jamie Coffis live in the sty!