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Send us Fan Mail Help me finish reviewing 2025, as I get personal and talk about how this year presented some heavy challenges. Armed with a hot chocolate for the chilly weather, I recount the latter episodes of this year. Lastly, I talk about the various beverages shared throughout the year, in case you need some suggestions. Cheers! And happy Thanksgiving!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Godmother drink (amaretto + vodka), as I recount some music I've recommended in 2025. Also, I review the shows and festivals I've attended. Cheers! 

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a French Connection, a brandy based drink, as I give you a breakdown of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony that occurred this last weekend. Also, new music from De La Soul, Khruangbin, and Sweet Nobody. And what's happened with commercial hip hop? And I've finally gotten around to that Dylan flick, "A Complete Unknown." Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Bogle old vine zinfandel, as I take us back to 1999, and Rage Against The Machine's album "The Battle of Los Angeles." Also, I talk about Florence and the Machine's new album, upcoming shows and festivals, and wish Scott Weiland a happy birthday. Also, Hotel Cafe is moving to a different location. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Trader Joe's margarita in a can, as I talk Halloween on this unusually warm day. I go over new music in the Tasting Room, talk Halloween songs, and review the history of the song "Goo Goo Muck." Plus, the ingredients for a Black Sabbath drink. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Rocktoberfest beer, as I pay tribute to D'Angelo. Also, the new Tame Impala album, Ace Frehley, John Lodge, and Treefort Fest. And, I talk about D'Angelo's last album, "Black Messiah," in the Vintage Pour. 

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a glass of Malbec, as I talk about new music from Not For Radio, Jay Som, Malibu, and Gorillaz. Also, Rolling Stone has a new list to make you angry! And for the Vintage Pour, I talk about Van Morrison's "Moondance," 'neath the cover of October skies. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a $5 bottle of Tempranillo, from Trader Joes. I talk Primavera Sound and Stagecoach music festivals, and new music from Geese, Amanda Shires, and Anie Delgado. Also, a recommendation on an album of old school Spanish guitar music. And in the Vintage Pour...I talk J Dilla, and his final masterpiece, the album "Donuts." Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail This episode is dedicated to Kathryn Albert, one of the biggest Dave Matthews fans I've ever known. Join me as I enjoy a "Dave Matthews" drink, with rum and amaretto,  and talk about why this band was the most important thing to me in my 20's. I'll talk about their music, live shows, and their surprising chart success. 

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Smogtoberfest beer from Smog City. In the Tasting Room, I talk new music from Sweet Nobody, Massive Attack leaving Spotify, and the artists Mirrorball and Stroik. Also, I discuss the new documentary "Lilith Fair - Building A Mystery," which tells the story of the famous 90's festival headlined exclusively by women. And finally, I'll give you some...

Send us Fan Mail Hey hey! Join me, as I keep drinking that wine from last week, and talk about my guesses for next year's Coachella lineup. There are rumors that it will be out soon, so I had to hurry with my guesses. Also, new music from Amanda Shires, Dijon, and Whitney Tai. Plus, the Spinal Tap sequel is out, and a brief tribute to Monkee's hit writer, Bobby Hart. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Babich Sauvignon Blanc, as I cool off to talk music. I talk about Gorillaz' new album, Tame Impala's tour, and new music from Margo Price. Plus, I talk about music released on 9/11, the infamous list of 'banned' music, songs about 9/11, and the Concert for New York. And join me for the Vintage Pour, where I highlight the legendary Motown songwrite...

Send us Fan Mail It's early, so grab a cup of coffee with me, as I reminisce about Tame Impala's psychedelic electro pop gem, "Currents." I talk about indie music in 2015, Kevin Parker's first couple albums, and why this was a big leap for him. Also, I talk about Sabrina Carpenter, Radiohead touring in Europe later this year, ACL's lineup changes, and some early Coach...

Send us Fan Mail I'm cooling off with a sparkling berry lemonade vodka, and talking about Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I touch on Will Smith's alleged use of AI in promo videos, and I summarize my weekend here in Long Beach at the Happy Sundays music festival. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I have a Belching Beaver Deftones Phantom Bride IPA, and talk about the lineup of Long Beach's very own Happy Sundays music festival. I talk about the artists, their genres, and help you build a schedule for the two day event. Also, I talk about my brief experience at Echo Park Rising last week, the controversy surrounding Michael Franti, and my review of the Yacht...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a cup of coffee (this is an early morning recording), as I review my VIP experience at Outside Lands on Sunday. I talk about Big Freedia, Luna Li, Finneas, BigXThaPlug, Rebecca Black, and CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso, among others. Then, I talk about the upcoming (free) Echo Park Rising festival in LA. I focus on the artists playing at the Echo/Echoplex, including Tijuana...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a glass of wine, as I talk Tame Impala, King Gizzard, Spinal Tap 2, and other music news in the Tasting Room. Then get yourself a bottle of red, a bottle of white, as I talk about the new documentary on HBO about Billy Joel, his album "The Stranger" in the Vintage Pour, and why Gen Z digs his song "Vienna." Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Joel Gott sauvignon blanc, as I talk about the rest of the Outside Lands lineup. I give you a quick taste of each artist, and then talk about the stages, other Outside Lands experiences, and give you some final tips if you're a first timer. And if you're not going, think of this as a crash course in new artists. (The episode is broken up, with artists featu...

Send us Fan Mail It's almost August, and that means it's almost time for San Francisco's Outside Lands. I'm scheduled to go for my tenth OSL. Join me for Part 1, as I start discussing the different acts on the lineup across all genres. Also, I talk about Connie Francis, Ozzy Osbourne, Tame Impala, and more. It's a festival so good, I had to talk about it over two episodes!...

Send us Fan Mail Grab a beer (I've got my Dragon's Milk stout), and let's go through the 25 episodes I've released this year. I talk about my goals for the season, how it panned out, and what I'm looking forward to. If you missed an episode, this will serve as a great review for you! Also, new music from Wet Leg, Clipse, Alicia Blue, and GIVEON. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail It's time for a gin and tonic, as I devote most of this episode to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. I talk in detail about the Back to the Beginning concert, that happened on July 5. I go through the acts that played, some of the songs they covered, and what Black Sabbath sounded like when the four original members took the stage. Also, I go over Black Sabbath's legendar...

Send us Fan Mail Join me, armed with my Modelo beer, as I talk about the greatness that is Carole King, and her 1971 masterpiece "Tapestry." I highlight some of the hits she wrote/co-wrote, just how popular "Tapestry" was, and quotes from other artists about her music. Also, I talk about Glastonbury Festival, Lorde, Lala Schifrin, Blood Orange, and other music news in the Tasti...

Send us Fan Mail Did Richard D James really dj a set scratching sandpaper, with people not able to tell the difference? Join me for a glass of sauvignon blanc, as my Vintage Pour centers around Aphex Twin's masterwork "Selected Ambient Works 85-92." I'll talk about Aphex Twin (the real vs fiction), this legendary electronic album, and his influence on other artists. I also talk...

Send us Fan Mail Grab yourself a Moscow mule (I did), while I pay tribute to the late Brian Wilson, the main sonic architect of The Beach Boys. I focus largely on the singles he played a hand in writing during their 'hit' years, right up to 'Good Vibrations.' I'll also talk about why I love those earlier songs more than I love "Pet Sounds" (blasphemy!). Also, I h...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for this special tribute to my hometown, as I highlight the film and music of 'American Graffiti.' I talk about the making of the film, the cast, the role of music throughout, and the legacy of the film. Also, I highlight new music from Turnstile, Molly Moore, and David Byrne. This is the perfect episode to cruise to. Cheers!