The Kimball Hooker Show

Marcus Thompson is a founding member of '80s R&B group, Timex Social Club ("Rumors"). An accomplished author, DJ, producer, and songwriter, Marcus sits down with Kimball to talk about how he grew a successful music career out of his hometown of Oakland, CA. Find out more about Marcus at http://timexsocialclub.com .

Tony Lindsay, who was born in Kingston, New York, now calls San Francisco his home, is back in the SANTANA lineup. He first toured with SANTANA in 1991 and can be heard on the 1992 release, Milagro. When not touring with SANTANA, he sings for Spang-a-Lang, a local R&B/Jazz/Pop group he founded that has opened for several well-known acts, including Curtis Mayfield, Jr. Walker, Tower of Power, a...

Cherronda Gray is a talented singer and songwriter from Richmond, California who has worked with renowned musical artists such as Jamie Foxx , Chanté Moore, Lenny Williams, Aaliya, James Brown, Grady Wilkins of the Whispers, and legendary R&B singer Howard Hewett. This episode was also chosen as KCAT Radio's 2021 Favorite Live Performance 🏆 Find out more about Cherronda on Instagram @cherrond...

Professional singer, songwriter, and recording artist Angie Maserati shares her experiences as an internationally known artist. Angie also has a band based in the Bay Area where she and her professional musicians play all your favorite Pop, R&B, Rock and Latin tunes from the 70’s to today! Find out more about Angie Maserati at www.angiemaserati.com .

Yvette Salas is vocalist of the Bay Area band The Groove Foundation, a group of experienced musicians with a combined total of over 40 years of experience. Find out more about Yvette and The Groove Foundation on Facebook and on their website, www.thegroovefoundation.com .

Executive Director of California All World Beauties Samantha Alexes shares her experience as a successful recording artist, what it's really like to be a pageant contestant, and finding the right people & organizations that authentically represent you. Check out Samantha's new single "Let's Pray" on YouTube (kimball.show/samantha-alexes-lets-pray)

Kimball sits down with the world-renowned drummer, singer, producer, and former member of Tower of Power, Ron E. Beck. Beck talks about performing and recording with the likes of Herbie Hancock, The Temptations, Bobby Womack, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, Etta James, Rick James, Sista Monica, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Taj Mahal, John Lee Hooker, Clifford Coulter, and Carlos Santana. Find out mo...

Join Kimball as he talks about Bay Area music with professional flutist and music teacher Judy Nelson. Find Judy on Facebook and her Facebook Group .

Join Kimball as he talks about the Bay Area music scene with DJ Nick Saint Croix. Find DJ Nick Saint Croix on Instagram @nicksaintcroix .

Joel Nelson is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. His main instruments are piano and keyboards but he also plays guitar, bass, drums, flute, banjo, and ukulele. He sings thousands of songs in every style and can perform just about any song he is requested to play. He plays solo or with his band that can range from 4 pieces to his full 10 piece party band called “All Access”. He also does a lot...

Music Director, Bass Player, Songwriter, and Producer Frank "Tebo" Thibeaux brings some spicy cajun-flavored music to The Kimball Hooker Show! Find Tebo on Facebook .

Musician Harold Day joins Kimball in the studio today. His band, Harold Day and the Experience, will take you through an experience, that will give you a feeling of what a live Hendrix concert was like. Find Harold Day on Facebook and Twitter . You can follow Harold Day and The Experience on their website and Facebook .

Aki Starr is an internationally acclaimed singer, actor, dancer, songwriter, music producer, and radio personality who's latest dance/freestyle single “Voices In My Head” is currently charting on Billboard peaking at #18. The new Aki Starr single TENDER LOVE, Featuring FORCE MDs officially released and available here . Find Aki on Instagram , Facebook , and his website .

Intro music: Kimball Hooker