Sierra Soundwaves

Welcome to Episode 22 of Sierra Soundwaves, your portal to the dynamic world of music and culture echoing through Lake Tahoe and beyond! Join host Ryan Salm as he embarks on another captivating journey, diving deep into the melodies and stories that shape our vibrant community. This week, we're excited to feature special guest Jesse Miller of Octave Cat and the talented Grahame Lesh. Jesse Miller...

Welcome to Episode 21 of Sierra Soundwaves, your gateway to the vibrant intersections of music and culture that resonate through Lake Tahoe and beyond! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he embarks on another captivating journey filled with melodies and stories. This week, we're delighted to feature an engaging conversation with Shawn Swain, the talented mandolin player from the Kitchen Dwellers. Also...

Welcome to Episode 20 of Sierra Soundwaves, a milestone episode filled with exciting Music Festival previews! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he embarks on an unforgettable journey through the world of music, culture, and storytelling. Tune in for an exclusive preview of three of the most anticipated music festivals in the region, featuring conversations with the visionaries behind each event: Golde...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Sierra Soundwaves, your gateway to the musical heartbeat and cultural pulse of Lake Tahoe and beyond! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he embarks on another captivating journey through the world of music and storytelling. This week, we feature the visionary music photographer Michael Weintrob and the dynamic Marc Brownstein of The Disco Biscuits. Michael Weintrob: INSTRUMENTH...

Welcome to a special edition of Sierra Soundwaves, Episode 18.5, where the magic of music and storytelling takes center stage in an intimate one-on-one conversation. Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he sits down with the extraordinary duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter of The War & Treaty. The War & Treaty ​Step into the soulful world of The War & Treaty, where Michael and Tanya Tr...

Welcome to Episode 18 of Sierra Soundwaves, your gateway to the dynamic world of music and culture that echoes throughout Lake Tahoe and beyond! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he dives into the stories and sounds that continue to inspire and captivate. This week, we are thrilled to feature the legendary skier Daron Rahlves and Erik Hill from the rising bluegrass band, Magoo. Daron Rahlves: Skiing a...

Welcome to Episode 17 of Sierra Soundwaves, your window into the vibrant world of music and culture around Lake Tahoe and beyond! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he embarks on another auditory adventure, exploring the melodies and stories that define our community. This week, we are thrilled to feature the talented singer-songwriter Hayes Carll and the dynamic Rachel Macintyre, activation coordinato...

Welcome to Episode 16 of Sierra Soundwaves, your premier podcast for exploring the diverse tapestry of music and culture that thrives in Lake Tahoe and beyond! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he embarks on another captivating journey through sound and storytelling. This week, we're excited to feature the dynamic Jordan and Xander Guldman, the creative masterminds behind the latest ski film project,...

Welcome to Episode 15 of Sierra Soundwaves, your gateway to the rhythm and culture that define the Lake Tahoe region and beyond! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he dives into the stories and sounds that continue to inspire and captivate. This week, we are delighted to feature the talented Tim Bluhm from The Mother Hips and the visionary twin brothers, Mike and Dave Hatchett, the creative forces behi...

Welcome to Episode 14 of Sierra Soundwaves, your portal to the rich world of music and culture that reverberates through Lake Tahoe and beyond! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he embarks on another exploration of sound and storytelling. This week, we’re honored to welcome two incredible guests: world-class saxophonist Karl Denson and boundary-pushing pro skier Molly Armanino. Together, we’ll explore...

Welcome to Episode 13 of Sierra Soundwaves, your portal to the rich world of music and culture that reverberates through Lake Tahoe and beyond! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he embarks on an exploration of sound and storytelling. This week, we're thrilled to feature the extraordinary ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, and the ukulele luthiers, Tyler and Devin, from TYDE Music in Truckee, CA. Tyler...

Welcome to Episode 12 of Sierra Soundwaves, your gateway to the heart and soul of music and culture in the Lake Tahoe region! Join host Ryan Salm as he delves into the captivating world of melodies and stories that continue to define our vibrant community. This week, we have a delightful lineup featuring Brett Dennen, the renowned singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and soulful acoust...

Welcome to Episode 11 of Sierra Soundwaves, where the fusion of music and culture continues to take center stage! Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he embarks on an exciting exploration into the vibrant world of Alibi Ale Works and the powerful afrobeat sounds of Femi Kuti. Stay tuned for a special treat at the end of this episode provided by The Brothers Comatose! Kevin Drake of Alibi Ale Works First...

Welcome to Episode 10 of Sierra Soundwaves, your window into the soul of music and the vibrant culture of Lake Tahoe! Join host Ryan Salm as he embarks on another auditory adventure, exploring the melodies and stories that define our community. This week, we're excited to introduce Nate Riffle and Jordan Speyer from The Hanger, a new and innovative music venue in South Lake Tahoe that is quickly b...

FEEESSTTTIVVAALL! In our curated summer festival preview of Sierra Soundwaves, we sit down with a true pioneer in the live music scene, Dave Margulies, one of the original producers of the legendary High Sierra Music Festival. With decades of experience and insight, Dave reflects on the evolution of High Sierra and the complexities of running a 30+ year festival. Also joining the conversation, the...

RASTAFARI!!! Welcome to Episode 8 of Sierra Soundwaves, where we continue to explore the rich tapestry of music and culture in Lake Tahoe and beyond. Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he uncovers the vibrant stories that resonate through the sounds of our world! This week, we are thrilled to present a compelling lineup featuring Ashton Barrett Jr. of The Wailers and Robbie Gade of Renegade Productions...

Welcome to Episode 7 of Sierra Soundwaves, your go-to podcast for exploring the dynamic world of music and Lake Tahoe culture. Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he navigates the melodies and narratives that enrich our small mountain town community! This week, we have a stellar lineup featuring Jenni & Jesse Dunn of Dead Winter Carpenters and Andy Chapman of Travel North Tahoe Nevada. Prepare for a...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Sierra Soundwaves, your audio journey through the vibrant world of music and culture here in Lake Tahoe. Join your host, Ryan Salm, as he dives deep into the rhythms and stories that shape the sounds of our lives. This week, we have an exciting lineup featuring The Polish Ambassador and Sarah Clarke of The Motet. Known for his energetic beats and innovative electronic music...

In this enlightening episode of Sierra Soundwaves, we are thrilled to feature two remarkable guests: Zach Gill, the talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist of ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), and Myka Miller-Jimenez, the passionate director of the Instrument Replacement program at the Los Angeles Guitar Center Foundation. Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of music, creativit...

In this captivating episode of Sierra Soundwaves, we welcome two extraordinary guests: Carey Harmon (Drums, Hand Percussion, Vocals) of the renowned band Railroad Earth and Ryan Kronenberg, the visionary owner of the Golden Road Gathering. Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of music festivals, exploring the evolution of the Hangtown Halloween Ball into its new identity and the festivals hu...

Prepare for an enthralling journey into the vibrant world of North Tahoe's live music scene. On this month’s episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Erik Deutsch, the talented keyboardist from the Black Crowes, ahead of his performance in South Lake Tahoe on December 3rd. The Black Crowes are a remarkable supergroup composed of four distinguished songwriters, each bringing their unique backgrou...

Today’s discussion promises to be a fascinating exploration of North Tahoe's live music. Todd Mohr, the charismatic frontman of Big Head Todd and the Monsters, joins us from his home in Colorado. Known for their distinctive blend of rock, blues, and alternative sounds, Big Head Todd has captivated audiences for decades with their energetic performances and memorable hits. Also joining us is Bill W...

Today’s guest, and first guest ever on the pilot episode of our show is Melvin seals, originally the soulful keyboard master of the Jerry Garcia Band and now the frontman of its current iteration Melvin Seals and JGB.  Having photographed Melvin live on a few occasions what gets me most besides his smooth blend of music is his big smile which both lights up my frame and lights up any stage he grac...