Sound to Savor

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Justin wine rosé, as I review the 23 episodes this year, and talk about the second half of the year. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Pull up a drink (mine is a vodka strawberry lemonade), and let's talk about the Beatles' legendary album, "Revolver." The album turns 60 next month, so I wanted to go through, track by track, and talk about the landmark recording. Do not miss this!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Corvelia Zinfandel, as I talk about the life of famed music executive Clive Davis. I talk about his careers with Columbia Records and Arista, and his work with artists as diverse as Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith, Chicago, Patti Smith, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Kenny G, and Alicia Keys. Also, I talk about some of the controversies over his long storied care...

Send us Fan Mail Pull up a beer (mine's a Modelo), as I revisit Fiona Apple's 1996 debut album, "Tidal." Also, I talk about the record store show from Whitney Tai and Mike Green in Napa. And, music from Vince Staples, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Marten, along with Day of Music this coming Sunday. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for Part 2 of my conversation about music for my high school reunion. While the last episode focused on popular singles, this episode focuses on popular albums and movie soundtracks, along with some landmark events between 1992-1996. I talk Nirvana, Tupac, and Selena, so pour yourself a drink and enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail I needed a big pot of coffee for this one, on the eve of my 30th year high school reunion. In this first part, I go over the Billboard charts of our high school years (1992-1996), focusing on the biggest pop singles during the era. From Whitney Houston to Boyz II Men to Mariah Carey, the tops singles charts looked a lot different than you may remember. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I go over the three days that made up the Bottlerock music festival in Napa. I'll walk you through my schedule, the highlights, and a few other observations. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for an OliPop drink (Peaches & Cream), as I go over the lineups for ACL, Ohana, and All Things Go Festivals. Plus...I talk about the Bottlerock Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, as well as wine, beer, and food offerings. Cheers! 

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a white wine sangria, as I talk all things Bottlerock in Napa Valley. I talk about the general vibe, what to bring, the layout of the festival, and the lineup (headlined by Lorde, Foo Fighters, and Backstreet Boys). Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail I poured myself a vodka blood orange soda, and cruise down memory lane for my birthday. Along the way, I talk about the importance of Boyz II Men on my 13-year old self. I focus on their debut album "Cooleyhighharmony," and the big hits that followed. Also, I go over a few things I've learned in my 30 years of life on this earth. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sip some bourbon neat, while talking about the xx on the heels of their Coachella set. I focus on their debut album, along with Jamie xx's "In Colour" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I talk more Nine Inch Noize, Coachella Weekend 2, Record Store Day, and Form Fest. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail I'm on fumes, but I'm here to give you a play by play of my three days at the festival. Pour an 805 beer (my drink of choice), while I go through the music highlights of each day, my thoughts on Bieber (and why I didn't see him), and my thoughts on much of the negative press the fest gets. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for part 2 of the Coachella episode. I give some tips on enjoying the festival, review the stages, and point out some of the artists to check out on the lineup. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a mango orange sparkling water, as I get into one of the biggest music events of the year. In this first part, I talk about going to Coachella since 2019, what my routine looks like, and some important things you should bring to the desert. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Motor Skills hazy IPA, as I get into some new music coming this spring. Also, the Just Like Heaven lineup, new music from Brigitte Calls Me Baby, and why the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" has caught our attention in 2026. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail It's warming up, and I decided an Emmolo 2024 Sauvignon Blanc would be perfect for this episode. I talk about Woodstock legend Country Joe McDonald, his seminal album with his band The Fish, and how he met my dad. Also, I talk about Tidal, the music streaming service, the recent Justice Dept. deal involving Live Nation, and a bunch of other music news. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail I'm having a Boulevardier, as I feature Johnny Cash's "At San Quentin" in the Vintage Pour. Plus, I talk about new music from Harry Styles, Ela Minus, Katherine Priddy, Sturgell Simpson and Tycho. Also I review the new documentary about Paul McCartney, "Man on The Run." And, a great compilation album from War Child for a great cause. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this edition, where I remedy my voice with a hot toddy, and preview music festival lineups in the Tasting Room. Also, I talk about Iron & Wine, Gorillaz, Mitski, Neil Sedaka, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Napa Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, as I talk about Aretha Franklin's "Young, Gifted and Black," her legendary 1972 album. Also, new music from Lana Del Rey, Charli xcx, Foo Fighters, Baby Keem, and Glixen. And a tribute to hit songwriter Billy Steinberg, and more! Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Marianito drink, as I talk about the greatness that is Miles Davis'  "Sketches of Spain" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I talk about new music in the Tasting Room from Any Young Mechanic, Ulrika Spacek, Katherine Priddy, and more. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Grab a Smog City Ice Blink Hazy IPA, as I recount the Super Bowl half time show with Bad Bunny performing. Also, I talk about the Spinal Tap sequel, the Grammy Awards, and Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" in the Vintage Pour. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail I'm having a glass of Old Vine Zinfandel, and talking TV themes today. Also, remembering Sly Dunbar in the Tasting Room, and the "Romeo and Juliet" soundtrack in the Vintage Pour. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Why are people obsessed with what they were doing ten years ago? Hey, any excuse for me to talk about live music is fine by me. I talk about what my 2016 was like in live music, seeing acts like Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, and Margo Price. Also, I talk about a couple festivals, new music, and "Have You Seen Me Lately," the documentary about the Counting Crows. Pull up a Sn...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back for the third season of Sound To Savor. I talk about the last couple months, in particular with my dad passing away last month. I also preview the year, highlighting some festivals, and some topics I'm covering this year. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join me!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for the last episode of 2025, as I enjoy a maple old fashioned. I talk Questlove's new podcast, along with new music from gwendolyn, De La Soul, and Daphni. Also, a deluxe album from the xx, and the rerelease of The Beatles' "Anthology." Lastly, I look at 2026 - upcoming music events, having guests back on here, and a new season of new music and artists...