The Vineyard Podcast

Campus mail, Conscious escapism, and attunement. Dave Scher (Farmer Dave and The Wizards Of The West, Beachwood Sparks) “Farmer Dave and the Wizards of the West combine classic California surf soul with neo Psicodelia and electronic dance music for a hypnotic, Cosmic, uplifting, and profoundly groovy situation. Farmer Dave Scher is a renowned Southern California musician known for playing with Elv...

Declamation day, moving a week after graduating college, and Conveying feelings without words. Lael Neale "It is the simple thing that is so hard to do. This is the paradox that musician Lael Neale has lived within throughout her development as an artist. It is the reason she became enthralled with poetry. Poems are a distillation. Lael says, “this challenge to winnow away what is unessential is t...

Grabbing lunch with Sharon Van Etten, being a government funded artist, and becoming a roaddog. With Scout Gillett "An indie spark plug with old soul sensibilities, Scout Gillett crafts soulful, folk-tinged music that draws on both her rural roots and her DIY spirit." Excerpt from https://capturedtracks.com/artist/scout-gillett/ “no roof no floor” Pre-order: https://www.omnianmusicgroup.com/prod.....

Taking a leap of faith with $500 and a ‘95 Camry, never not having a job, and trying something new while being somewhere new. Rudy De Anda "There is a tidal wave of cross-cultural expression washing inland out of Long Beach and Rudy De Anda is at the forefront of this genre-bending, sonic re-definition of the musical melting pot." Excerpt from https://www.coleminerecords.com/collections/rudy-de-an...

Getting new goals, stolen equipment, and being on janitorial duty at a house show. Ed Moreno (The High Curbs) "who the fuck are the high curbs?" "Southern California based rock band The High Curbs formed in the spring of 2013 in Chino, CA. The band is led by frontman & songwriter Ed Moreno, guitarist Alberto Alvarenga, contributor & drummer of the band Aaron Korbe, and newly joined bassist Kenny H...

Knowing everyone’s name, being farm to turntable, and trusting whatever comes. Cameron Kinghorn (King Pari and Nooky Jones) King Pari is an almost accidental project. Cameron Kinghorn (Nooky Jones) and Joe Paris Christensen (PHO) didn’t even set out to start a band. When Joe texted Cameron some jams whipped up on his tape machine, Cameron hit him back with “what is this? I want in”. Ten minutes be...

Seeing the fruits of labor, hanging up flyers, and following passion with Jose Corona (The Red Pears) "The Red Pears are an indie/alternative band from El Monte, CA. The band consists of Henry Vargas on guitar and vocals, Jose Corona on drums, and their good friend Patrick Juarez helping on bass. The group started in the summer of 2014, when Jose and Henry got together with talks of forming anothe...

A old horse freeway, buying Hilly Kristal’s 4-Track recorder, and playing the canned seltzer circuit. Grady Wenrich (Grady Strange) "Grady Strange is the solo music mission of Grady Wenrich, along with help from his partner Mackenzie Howe aka Pet Dress, their dog Dolly Parton, and friends. Based out of LA, some call it "saltwater cowgirl rocknroll", others call it an honest attempt. And what else...

A $300 Grateful Dead lighter, concerns about the floor breaking, and the mouse in the apartment. Jacob Rubeck (Surf Curse, Gap Girls) "Surf Curse owes its existence to the indomitable spirit of rock and roll, or maybe it’s just the enduring power of friendship. Some would argue they’re the same thing. But they’ll remain timeless as long as kids aren’t willing to feel like outcasts in silence. In o...

Working with Obama, being a spring chicken, and a Kirkland Signature sponsorship. Laila Hashemi (The Paranoyds) "The Paranoyds have the kind of connection people only dream of: as non-biological sisters who have known each other longer than they haven’t and speak a language that no one else can understand. With a bond that began in preschool, Laila Hashemi (keys/vocals) and Lexi Funston (guitar/vo...

Starting from zero, weird anniversaries, and buying hi-hats at a gas station in Bushwick. Jay Mumford (The Du-rites, J-zone) "The Du-Rites are an NYC-based funk combo of Jay Mumford (J-Zone) on drums, keys + percussion and Pablo Martin on guitar, bass guitar, + synthesizer. 6 albums and numerous singles deep, The Du-Rites have been paired with a wide rage of talents, from Ghostface Killah, to Eddi...

Playing international shows early on, small towns, and listening to more chill music. Estrella Del Sol (Mintfield) "Originally from Tijuana, based in Mexico City. Guided by lead signer Estrella del Sol in vocal and guitar duties, Sebastian Neyra in the bass and Callum Brown in drums. The band explores the nostalgia and the melancholy of the daily life with loud guitars and vocals that give life to...

Holding baby goats, kitchens inside bathrooms, and playing a 90 minute set consisting of 8 songs. Aaron Frazer (Aaron Frazer, Durand Jones & The Indications) "Soft-spoken with the look of a slightly disaffected 1950s matinee idol, Aaron Frazer possesses a unique voice that’s both contemporary and timeless. His higher register conveys a wide emotional palate and a progressive worldview in the tradi...

Lawn maintenance, the throwing out of the tambourine man, and Billy Crystal's hair. Chad Ubovich (Meatbodies, Fuzz) "KEVIN BOOG, CHAD UBOVICH, PATRICK NOLAN sometimes BOOG CHAD PAT usually THE MEATBODIES also known as MEATBODIES what was ONCE a solo affair for Mr. Chad has now turned into 3! conjoining hands, conjoining rhythms." Excerpt from https://intheredrecords.com/collections/meatbodies Meat...

Being down to play bass, getting sick in the Netherlands, and a rare b-side set. Nolan Krebs (Heaters, March Of Progress) "Heaters is an American alternative rock band, formed in 2013 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band is currently composed of singer-bassist Nolan Krebs, drummer Joshua Korf, guitarist Ryan Hagan and singer-guitarist Ben Taber." Excerpt from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaters_(...

Studying drums in France, communication in life, and not getting away from the sauce. Gabriel "El Drumero" Villa (Chicano Batman) "Chicano Batman source their high-spirited alternative synthesis from tropicália, West Coast psychedelia, and late-’60s/early-’70s soul. Made up of Eduardo Arenas (bass, guitar, vocals), Carlos Arévalo (guitars), Bardo Martinez (lead vocals, keyboards, guitar), Gabriel...

The David Byrne sightings, carpet to floor wood ratio, and recording studios in the Greek Isles. Robert Earl Thomas (Widowspeak, Robert Earl Thomas) "Widowspeak is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York City, United States. They are currently signed to Captured Tracks. The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Molly Hamilton and guitarist Robert Earl Thomas." Excerpt from https://en...

The homies recommendations, getting the good boy scholarship, and a super reverberant parking lot. Patrick Shiroishi (corima, upsilon acrux, nakata, in the womb, oort smog, sunreader, danketsu 10, kogarashi, borasisi) "Patrick Shiroishi is a Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist & composer based in Los Angeles." Excerpt from https://www.patrickshiroishi.com/bio.html Patrick Shiroishi: Bandcamp:...

Hot deli coffee, playing a prison show, and camping in Argentina. Juan Zaballa (Tall Juan) "Tall Juan is as tall (about 6 feet 3 inches) as he is named Juan, and in his brief career, he has lovingly commanded the art of pastiche. On his 2017 debut Olden Goldies, Juan Zaballa introduced himself in 15 short songs as a rockabilly crooner raised on the Ramones—Iggy Pop doing an Elvis bit, maybe vice v...

Rule followers, the intensity of learning an instrument, and the ritual of "Me Lady". Josefine Jonsson (Los Bitchos) "Los Bitchos, 4 gals from the underground realms of London, tripping out on Tequila and Cumbia vibes." Excerpt from https://losbitchos.com Los Bitchos: Website: https://losbitchos.com Bandcamp: https://losbitchos.bandcamp.com/merch Instagram: @losbitchos Records: https://losbitchos....

A math scholarship, a sinking chair, and a good gateway. Josh Menashe (Frankie & The Witch Fingers, TripTides) “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 Angeles’ garage rock rabble, the band evo...

Knowing your friends mom’s name, a fake outlet, and thoughts on Idaho. Michael Rault (Michael Rault, Pearl Charles, W.I.T.C.H., Paint) "Michael Rault is an evocative Canadian born and Los Angeles based songsmith. His new self titled album is out on Wick Records (A Daptone subsidiary) on June 10, 2022. Rault has become a regular in the underground of America’s West Coast, and also found a second ho...

The Jungle room, an 18 page paper on War and Peace, and trading shirts as a valet. (Thee Oh Sees, Warm Drag, Drums & Wires) "The two people in Warm Drag do specific things. Vashti Windish sings, the way Siouxsie sang power, the way Nico sang allure, the way Patti sang sex. Paul Quattrone makes the noise with two Akai MPC 1000 samplers. Beats that pummel or seduce, usually simultaneously, synths th...

Getting stuck at the Vancouver-Seattle border, The revealing nature of playing with other people, and passing out flyers in Waikiki. Alex Zhang Hungtai (Dirty Beaches, Last Lizard) "Alex Zhang Hungtai is a man of many names. As Dirty Beaches, he released several critically acclaimed indie rock albums, mixing what Pitchfork called “grimy, dissonant love songs” with a 1950s greaser look that made fa...

Being inside the music, being gluten free, and having genuine fun. Breanna Barbara "NYC-based artist Breanna Barbara’s second album ‘Nothin’ But Time’ (out November 11 on Fuzz Club) is a raw and immersive trip through the sounds of psychedelic rock and blues, anchored by her forceful vocals and unforgettable songwriting. Sporting a sound that feels classic and of-the-moment at the same time, ‘Noth...