Sound to Savor

Send us Fan Mail Pour yourself a cup of coffee (it's early), as I talk about new music from gwendolyn, Nilüfer Yanya, Jade Jackson, Medium Build, Big Thief, and Niko Rubio. Also, the Corona Capital festival in November, and Cali Vibes in Long Beach this weekend. Lastly, I do a Vintage Pour, highlighting the five Billie Eilish shows I've attended. We start with her appearance at the relat...

Send us Fan Mail Recover with me, as Frank and I talk about Bottlerock. We go over drink choices, some food options, and three days of music. Frank was with me for Day 2, so we talk Kate Hudson, Lawrence, and Justin Timberlake. Some Bulleit rye is the perfect bookend for this long weekend. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Grab yourself a glass of your favorite beverage (I'm having a Hess Cabernet Sauvignon), as I talk about my experience this last weekend at Modesto's Porchfest. Then, take note, as I review some of the restaurants, bars, and wineries that I check out when I visit Napa for Bottlerock weekend. And enjoy the vintage pour, as I recall the 2021 edition of Bottlerock (the first...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a couple drinks and a couple desserts, as I give you a quick rundown of the very hot Just Like Heaven festival this last Saturday. Then hold on, as I do a thorough breakdown of the three days of live music at Bottlerock, which takes place in Napa on Memorial Day Weekend. I talk about different artists, the Williams Sonoma stage, and I give you some tips on navigating t...

Send us Fan Mail This Saturday is Just Like Heaven festival, in Pasadena. Join me as I dig into the lineup, and a few other tidbits about the festival if you plan on going. Also, I talk Ohana Fest, ACL, the band Grandaddy, Happy Sundays, Echo Park Rising, and Beck (whew). I have a blood orange vodka drink during this review of festivals. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for an old fashioned, while I talk about the Beach Life festival this coming weekend, the 2025 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductees for 2025, and a playlist of Taurus artists. Also, for the first time on an episode, I've included a song I wrote and recorded years ago. It's my birthday gift, from me to you. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail I return to an old favorite here, with a 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon from Black Stallion in Napa Valley. My Tasting Room includes a new album from music collective Sault, along with some final observations as Coachella Weekend 2 wraps up. And for my Vintage Pour, I feature the legendary Joni Mitchell's 1971 masterpiece "Blue." I talk about her songwriting, her instrumen...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for my third cup of coffee, as I power through a lack of sleep, and go over my very busy weekend in the desert. I give you a play by play of all three days, including the artists I watched, the food I ate, my traditional Sunday cocktail, and the never-ending desert heat. From Gaga to Charli, from LL Cool J to Circle Jerks, and from Bernie to Basement Jaxx, you don't w...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for the annual pregaming episode for Coachella. I talk about how to prepare, the various stages, and how I plan on spending my three days in the desert. It's supposed to be 98 degrees on day one, but we're staying cool with the vodka lemon drink I prepared. Whether you're going in person, or watching for free on YouTube, do not miss this episode! Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail I recorded this episode after having a couple margaritas earlier today at Panxa Cocina here in Long Beach (I recommend the watermelon and mango flavors). I go through some festival announcements, including Outside Lands in San Francisco. Also, new music from Lucy Dacus, a Questlove Supreme podcast episode that features Monie Love, and other acts I'm checking out at Coachella...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I devote an entire episode to Fingerprints Music here in Long Beach. Since the record store is moving away from its current location this week, I've decided to talk about some of the memorable shows and signings I've attended there since 2013. From Cage the Elephant to Bishop Briggs to Ozzy Osbourne to Janelle Monáe. For this episode, I have a Dragon's Mi...

Send us Fan Mail I recorded this episode on St. Patrick's Day, after having a couple of "Green Beers" from San Fernando Brewing. I talk about a indie folk group called Friko, along with six acts at Coachella I've already seen (and want to see again!). Also, thirty years after its release, I talk about Radioheads "The Bends." And what artists did I have a chance to see...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Smog City Optical Haze hazy IPA, as I talk about five veteran acts I'm looking forward to at Coachella, pay tribute to three fallen music legends, and update you on eye-brow raising Fyre Fest 2. Also, my Vintage Pour features one of the most covered songs ever, The Beatles' "Yesterday." Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail As we get closer to the 5 year mark of the Covid lockdown, I'm dedicating this episode to those wild days, where we figured out substitutes for live music. From watching battles on Verzuz on Instagram, to me Djing a friend's birthday party on Zoom, we got through it. I recall how 2019 was a year where I wanted to scale back on music, to 2020, where we were all forced to....

Send us Fan Mail The weather is getting warmer, and I'm starting to talk more about new artists and their music. Join me for this episode, where I talk about the artists Artikal Sound System, Spacey Jane, and EREZ. Also, I do a tribute to the late, great Roberta Flack. And finally, it's been almost ten years since Kendrick Lamar released "To Pimp A Butterfly." Grab a beer (I ha...

Send us Fan Mail For this episode, I enjoy a glass of Opolo Zinfandel wine, from Paso Robles. We're going to talk about Sly and The Family Stone, including a couple of albums for the Vintage Pour, and discussion about Questlove's new documentary on the man, "SLY LIVES! (AKA The Burden of Black Genius)." Also, I recommend new music from Sharon Van Etten and Kelela in the Tasting...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in to this special Valentine's Day episode. I talk about a few shows coming up (including Bourbon and Beyond, as well as Black Sabbath's final show in England). Also, I talk about Sade's "Love Deluxe" in the Vintage Pour. Finally, I pair up some of my favorite sexy albums with different wines - you don't want to miss this!

Send us Fan Mail Happy Black History Month! I enjoy a Common Space 'Food Fight' Hazy IPA, as I talk about Luther Vandross, his new documentary, and some recommended songs. Also, I visit Anita Baker's classic album from 1986, "Rapture," in the Vintage Pour. Lastly, I talk about women headlining music festivals in the 21st century, and why it still feels like such a novelty...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a glass of Italian blood orange soda, as I touch on the Bottlerock and Just Like Heaven lineups in the Tasting Room. Also, I talk about the Pixies' debut album in the Vintage Pour, and its influence on alternative music. And what do you think makes for a good live music act? Musicianship? Passion? Audience banter? Unpredictability? Let's find out!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the second season of Sound To Savor. In 30 minutes, I talk Woody Guthrie, Peter, Paul, and Mary, and festivals in my Tasting Room. There's a legendary Bob Marley album in my Vintage Pour , and a review of music I've been listening to over the winter. Grab your favorite coffee (I'm having a dark roast from Peet's), and enjoy! 

Send us Fan Mail Join me for the last episode of the season, armed with a hot chocolate, as I go over five things I've learned about doing this podcast in 2024. I also answer a few questions that you've asked me. Lastly, I talk about what's coming in 2025: artists to watch for, festival announcements on the horizon, and some goals I have for the podcast. Cheers to you and yours, thi...

Send us Fan Mail There’s two episodes left this season! I've got my St. Francis zinfandel, along with some other sweets, and I review the year in music. I talk about my favorite live acts (both established artists, and newer), my favorite in-store appearances by artists, favorite music this year, and other highlights of this podcast in 2024. Cheers! 

Send us Fan Mail There's only three episodes left this season! Join me as I grab a beer (a chocolate vanilla creme stout), and talk about the newly dropped 2025 Coachella lineup. I had to re-record the episode, so I could highlight the top names, the artists I got right on my mock lineup, and other great acts they've booked. Also, I wish a happy birthday to the late Jeff Buckley, and hig...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for some DAOU cabernet sauvignon, as I talk about Primavera Sound (Porto edition), the KROQ Acoustic Xmas lineup, and music from Sophie Holohan, Allen Stone, and MK.gee. Also, I pay tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, and wish happy birthday to Neil Young. Lastly, I go through some of the  Grammy nominations, on the heels of their announcement for 2025. Cheers! 

Send us Fan Mail I'm having a 'Bunny With A Chainsaw' IPA, and attempting to chat during election week. I have a JarFive+1, where I talk about Tyler The Creator, When We Were Young and Innings Festivals, along with music from Sade, Soccer Mommy, and mxmtoon. Also, a Tasting Room that includes some easy listening for the stressful election week, and a contrasting Vintage Pour featuri...