The Vineyard Podcast

Abbreviating names, the big dawg hours, and keeping it casual cool. Gabriel Fernandez (Levitation Room) "East Los Angeles quartet Levitation Room’s floaty, cosmic songs are always a trip. Since forming nearly a decade ago, they’ve self-produced dizzying, otherworldly music that’s connected with fellow travelers in the hallucinogenic world of outré rock music. Led by singer and guitarist Julian Por...

The deplaning playlist, the matter of subtraction, and forgoing the visual aspect of the television show “Succession.” Aaron Frazer (Durand Jones & The Indications, Aaron Frazer, Okonski) Aaron Frazer - Full Performance (LIVE on 88.5FM The SoCal Sound)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj6xrZpMsaA&t=1201s "“Into The Blue is the clearest portrait of who I am as an artist. It’s me through and through...

The revival of Creed, ranking The Godfather trilogy, and a fun fact about Jacksonville Florida. Greg Hersey "Greg Hersey is a percussionist and educational artist based out of Jacksonville Florida. Greg currently serves as the Director of Instrumental Music at Episcopal School of Jacksonville, cultivating successful middle and high school ensembles. He inspires students to strive for excellence an...

Dancing into the key, leaving the ska at the door, and looking for the high five. Jamie Allensworth (Allensworth, Orgone) "”Allensworth” is a Southern California Soul quintet that fuses rock and soul into a melting pot of true life anthemic stories. The authentic sound derives from the bands diverse cultures and surroundings. Comprised of musicians from Northern and Southern California Allensworth...

Integral parts, airing on the side of less volume, and wavepool technology. Chad Watchel (Tijuana Panthers) "In one form or another, Tijuana Panthers have existed most of its members’ lives. Daniel Michicoff (bass/vocals), Chad Wachtel (guitar/vocals), and Phil Shaheen (drums/vocals) became friends when they were teenagers in Long Beach, California, and started playing music together soon after, e...

Finding a surfboard in the ceiling, working as a gallery administrator, and a mission of discovery. Scott Montoya (Soft Palms, Happy Sundays, Studios For Studios) "Soft Palms, the brainchild of wife-and-husband duo Julia Kugel (The Coathangers, White Woods) and Scott Montoya (formerly of The Growlers), have announced the impending release of their self-titled debut album on July 31st via Everlovin...

A week of feeling real good, a 24 hour fancy restaurant playlist, and falconry training in Mongolia. Dan Rincon (Thee Oh Sees) Dan Rincon’s “Spotlight City” Vinyl: https://midheaven.com/item/rincon-dan DAN RINCON "CESSNA" 1st Single- https://www.youtube.com/watch Dan Rincon: Bandcamp: https://danrincon.bandcamp.com/album/spotlight-city Instagram: @rrinconn Website: https://linktr.ee/rrinconn Vinyl...

Cheap tuner pegs, digging deeper, and the return of the sausage breakfast sandwiches. Jimmy James (True Loves, Parlor Greens) "You could say that Parlor Greens are greater than the sum of their parts…however, the individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (GA-20) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, T...

The presence of margaritaville vibes, an offer to buy a whitesnake, and the nacho challenge. Paul Quattrone (Thee Oh Sees, Expensive $hit, Warm Drag) "Psych-punk psychic warrior, ear worm-farmer, and possessor of many stamped passport pages John Dwyer does not let up. His group Oh Sees (aka Thee Oh Sees, OCS, The Oh Sees, etc) have transmogrified to fit many a moment - from hushed druggy folk to g...

The pet sounds influence, a VH1 box set, and looking for freedom. Chet Tucker (Chet Sounds, The Uplifting Bell Ends) “Chet Sounds is the solo project by enigmatic DIY artist Chet Tucker. Chet’s creations have a timeless nature, with noticeable shades of 70’s classic rock, folk and psychedelia. Connections can be heard linking his home grown productions with influences like Neil Young, The Band, Th...

Providing an ambiance, instant party starters, and a day off in Berlin. Nick Aguilar (Frankie & The Witch Fingers, Slaughterhouse, Neighborhood Brats) “Bubbling up from the psychedelic tar pits of L.A., Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been a constant source of primordial groove for the better part of the last decade. Formed and incubated in Bloomington, IN before moving west to scrap with Los A...

A reality revealed, 90s Manchester psychedelic stuff mixed with folk music, and dreaming of driving around Echo Park. Winter McQuinn (Winter McQuinn, Sunfruits, Jade Imagine) Making Of 'Move To The Trees'- https://www.youtube.com/watch THE MAKING OF SUNFRUITS 'ONE DEGREE'- https://www.youtube.com/watch "Winter McQuinn is a musician who plays extensively around Melbourne/Naarm, Australia as well as...

Ms. Kim’s influence, writing music during school breaks, and oyster vibes. Dylan Hadley (Sharpie Smile) "Seven years back, Dylan Hadley and Cole Berliner emerged fully formed from the wilds of San Francisco as Kamikaze Palm Tree. Over an EP (The Hand Faces Upwards) and a live KALX set released on Bandcamp, they were exploring everything they loved. The live set, played with a bigger band lineup (h...

Hamilton college party bands, binders, and being fueled by sausage breakfast sandwiches. Tim Carman (GA-20, Parlor Greens, Tim Carman Trio) PARLOR GREENS In Green We Dream [Pre-Order]- https://www.coleminerecords.com/products Parlor Greens - In Green We Dream [OFFICIAL AUDIO]- https://www.youtube.com/watch Parlor Greens - West Memphis [OFFICIAL AUDIO]- https://www.youtube.com/watch Parlor Greens -...

The aspects of a good record store, music to drink coffee to, and the recovery from a bad margarita. Corey Rose (Color Green) Color Green’s Fool's Parade - [LP] (Pre-Order)- https://newwestrecords.com/collections Color Green - "Four Leaf Clover" [Official Music Video]- https://www.youtube.com/watch? Color Green - "God In A $" [Official Music Video]- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piaaZQhmEO0 Colo...

A weird splurge, the year of freaky fish, and the Deluxe Edition. Misha Lindes (SadGirl) SadGirl - Chlorine (Official Video)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6BkKXtn5W0 Misha Lindes (Due) // SadGirl : The Vineyard Podcast - Episode 132- https://www.youtube.com/watch? The Vineyard Podcast Ep. 52: Misha Lindes // Sad Girl- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flBQrkt4KiE&t=1s "Before Misha Lindes began...

Presenting in a confident manner, listening to podcasts at the gym, and the idea of a Steely Dan play. Ruben Zarate (Dante Elephante) "Santa Barbara-based Ruben Zarate created the musical persona known as Dante Elephante in 2013. Shortly thereafter Lollipop Records released his first two LPs, German Aquatics and Anglo-Saxon Summer, both produced by Jonathan Rado (Foxygen), which saw praise from Co...

Curating an arc, being a caveman among futureman, and playing a bong. Bert Hoover (Hooveriii, Groop) "Having originally been born as a solo drum machine project by Bert Hoover, Hooveriii (pronounced "Hoover Three") has now evolved into it's true final form - a six member band adept at creating their own brand of psychedelic space rock. And after almost a decade in, the band is set to release their...

The dampening of the dogs at Home Depot in winter, winning a cellphone at a carnival, and scoping out other Toyota Venzas. Corey Madden (Color Green) Color Green’s Fool's Parade - [LP] (Pre-Order)- https://newwestrecords.com/collections Color Green - "Four Leaf Clover" [Official Music Video]- https://www.youtube.com/watch "Color Green is an American cosmic rock and roll duo made up of Noah Kohll a...

A hazy period, the shower singers of New Zealand, and setting the premise. Joe Ghatt Joe Ghatt - Always Remember (Official Video)- https://www.youtube.com/watch Joe Ghatt - Pale Blue Dot (Official Video)- https://www.youtube.com/watch Joe Ghatt’s “Caper” - Green Marble LP [Pre-Order]- https://www.thirdeyestimuli.com/product "After performing and collaborating with Kiwi Psych Rockers Arthur Ahbez a...

Meditative swimming, the bottomless pit of the 60’s, and the treat of a record. Jake Garcia (The Black Angels, The Ripe, Christian Bland & The Revelators, Alex Maas, The Ugly Beats) "The best music reflects a wide-screen view of the world back at us, helping distill the universal into something far more personal. Since forming in Austin in 2004, The Black Angels have become standard-bearers for mo...

Satisfying interpretations, the truth of a moment captured well enough, and blending to taste. Sergio A. Rios (Orgone) "Now and always, Orgone delivers dirty, organic, California soul with heart; music that grabs you by the collar, pulls you to your feel and shoves you wantingly onto the dance floor. It all started with two kids from the San Fernando Valley, whose shared affinity for gritty soul r...

Making out at shows, ​​finishing a research paper in Japan, and scooping coffee beans into a bag. Noah Kohll (Color Green, Surf Curse) "Color Green is an American cosmic rock and roll duo made up of Noah Kohll and Corey Madden . The fleet-fingered guitar gurus formed the group in 2018 after jamming their way through a lengthy modal excursion into a particularly kaleidoscopic stretch of the astral...

Pandora radio, playing a house show in Davis California, and two waters and a cup of ice. ​​Ed Moreno (The High Curbs) "The High Curbs are a staple of the Southern California music scene. The band was formed by Ed Moreno and Aaron Korbe in 2013 as young teens in the suburban landscape known as the Inland Empire. They were joined by Alberto Alvarenga when the band began to tour in 2016. He has rema...

Learning the history of The Beatles in 30 seconds, energy management, and cleaning up your little corner. ​​Jesse Brotter (Crumb) "Crumb is an American psychedelic rock band. The group is a collaboration of Brooklyn-based musicians Lila Ramani (guitar, vocals), Jesse Brotter (bass, vocals), Bri Aronow (synthesizers, keyboard, saxophone), and Jonathan Gilad (drums), who met while attending Tufts Un...