Daniel Roberts

Static Stage

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Static Stage is Pirate Cat Radio’s home for raw, unfiltered live music and stories straight from Studio Q. Each episode brings bands into the station for performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes conversations that cut deeper than a standard promo cycle. On Static Stage, you’ll hear: Live sets recorded in our studio, often first takes with all the grit left in. Conversations with artists about their craft, influences, and lives outside the music. Unexpected stories —like blown amps, backyard shows, or how academic research turns into song lyrics. Tracks from upcoming albums and insights...

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Daniel Roberts

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A live performance and interview with the reunited third-wave ska band Slow Gherkin. 29.08.2025 54:40

In a special live in-studio performance at Pirate Cat Radio, the legendary third-wave ska band Slow Gherkin joined the host for an energetic session. The show was broadcast to the station's various frequencies, including those in Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, and Portland. The host, a self-proclaimed long-time fan, expressed that having the band in the studio was a "teenage dream come true." The band, wh...

Trestles - The Solo Session 26.08.2025 25:51

The Solo Sessions: A Live Interview with Trestles This special one-on-one interview featured Trestles , a "four-piece rock 'n roll band from Santa Cruz." Their frontman performed a stripped-down, solo set, showcasing the band's energetic live presence. During the interview, he talked about the band's musical influences, including The Kinks and early '60s surf and British Invasion rock. He also sha...

Live Set and Interview with Family Obligation: Glitter, Gravy Boats, and Garage Rock 25.08.2025 51:44

Special one-on-one interview with the San Jose-based band Family Obligation . We pulled back the curtain on this self-proclaimed "glitter pop" group and dived into the surprising backgrounds of its members. Listeners heard from the band's brilliant songwriter and frontperson, Christine Derrick , who revealed how her academic past in wearable technology and a PhD from UC Berkeley influenced the ban...