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Fantastic Negrito chats with Doug on Midday Music

Mark Prell

Fantastic Negrito joins Doug Jayne on KRCB 104.9 FM. Fantastic just finished a European Tour (he was in Germany on the recording) and will be coming to Napa on September 13, as part of the Blue Note Summer Sessions. Have a listen!

Sep 02, 2025

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Emma Swift joined Brian for Morning Music

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Emma Swift is a native of Australia but has lived in Nashville since 2013. We were thrilled that before her music career she was a radio host. In 2020 Emma released a brilliant album of Bob Dylan covers Blonde on the Tracks. She has recorded and toured extensively with her partner Robyn Hitchcock. Emma brought in some…

Sep 02, 2025

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Greg Loiacono joined Brian for Morning Music

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Greg Loiacono is known as a co-founder of the popular band the Mother Hips, formed with partner Tim Bluhm when they were students at Chico State. He has also had a great solo career, putting out several albums under his name. Now a new project -Stingray is in the works. Featuring some of the Bay Area's top talent,…

Aug 25, 2025

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TV on the Radio with Doug and Michael

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This week's episode with Michael Field showcases our local TV production, Climate California. Director Charles Loi, and co-producers Jeremy Jue, Hannah Lee, and Miguel Brierley talk about their Emmy Award-winning series.

Aug 22, 2025

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Joelton Mayfield joined Brian on Morning Music

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Joelton Mayfield grew up in Texas, singing and playing in church. He was disillusioned by folks not practicing what they learned on Sunday during the week and began writing songs. Moving to Nashville ten years ago for college, he first studied the business of music, but switched majors to English. Joelton also studied…

Aug 22, 2025

Terrier stopped by for a chat and a few songs

Mark Prell

Terrier is a pandemic era project by Ben Morrison (Brothers Comatose) and Erika Tietjen (T Sisters, Moonalice), The married couple started live streaming from home while lock down prevailed and found it so rewarding they decided to form the group. Both have busy schedules with their own bands, plus Ben & Erika have…

Aug 21, 2025

Peter Ames Carlin on Midday Music

Mark Prell

Doug chats with journalist, critic, and biographer Peter Ames Carlin. His latest book, TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND - THE MAKING OF BORN TO RUN is available now. Have a listen!

Aug 19, 2025

Sean Hayes on Morning Music

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Sean Hayes spent decades in San Francisco before his family moved to Petaluma. Originally from North Carolina, his delivery evokes warm summer nights, fireflies and sippin' whiskey. Fresh off a welcoming performance at the Rivertown Revival, he is headlining this weekend's Gravenstein Apple Fair. Sean speaks with…

Aug 07, 2025

Amy Berg on Midday Music

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Amy Berg is the Director of a new documentary about Jeff Buckley, It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley, coming August 8th to the Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol. Have a listen!

Jul 28, 2025

Fede Petro on Morning Music

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Fede Petro is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina (a city Brian has visited and loves). Now based in Los Angeles, the name of his current project is "Midnight Gaucho". Fede chats about his roots, busking in San Francisco, and how it's tough to be a vegetarian in a country known for its…

Jul 24, 2025

Dave Alvin chats with Brian on Morning Music

Mark Prell

Dave Alvin is no stranger to NorCal and he's back with three shows this summer. Growing up in Downey in Southern California, he learned his craft by seeing all the blues greats. He and brother Phil formed the Blasters in the seventies, and he's had many bands since including the Guilty Ones, Dave and Jimmie Dale…

Jun 25, 2025

Jim Wilder plants seeds on Midday Music

Mark Prell

Jim Wilder is founder of Sunflowers Across America. It's a grassroots effort to spread flowers as a symbol of hope and resistance, across our divided nation, starting with Sonoma County.

Jun 18, 2025

Chuck Prophet chatted with Brian on Morning Music

Mark Prell

Chuck Prophet is a good friend to the station. He's helping out with our Summer Fundraiser by donating a pair of tickets to the 3rd annual Summertime Thing music festival 6/28 at the Rio Nido Roadhouse. Listen to his chat with Brian about the festival, upcoming tour plans and more.

Jun 11, 2025

The High Sonomen stopped by Midday Music

Mark Prell

The High Sonomen are a busy bunch of guys! Paul Riley, Dave Hooper, Dave Hamilton, and Randy Burrows joined Doug for some live music and conversation. Have a listen!

May 30, 2025

Stella Heath joins Brian for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Stella Heath has been a good friend to the station for many years. She began singing gypsy jazz (in French)! She then branched out with classic standards. Heath developed a presentation on the life and music of Billie Holiday, and has since performed shows featuring tunes from Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald.…

May 29, 2025

Taylor Rae graced Studio A for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Taylor Rae is a NorCal girl. Growing up in the Santa Cruz mountains, she discovered her fondness for all kinds of music, from folk and jazz to psychedelic. These influences were heard on her debut album Mad Twenties. She visited Brian in Studio A to promote that record, and now she's back with a new release The Void.…

May 28, 2025

Tamara Klamner visited Midday Music

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Tamara Klamner joined Doug for some music and conversation. They spoke about her upcoming performance at the Sonoma Wild Music Festival at SOMO Village Event Center on June 7th. Have a listen!

May 27, 2025

Jeff Plankenhorn visited with Brian in Studio A

Mark Prell

Jeff Plankenhorn is a welcome visitor to Studio A. He just made another appearance on the Morning Music show with Brian. As J Plank, the guitarist and songwriter has put together a new album, The Bend, set for release in July. He shared several tunes with us as he makes his way down the coast including a stop at the…

May 12, 2025

Preach! Christopher Watkins pays a visit to Morning Music

Mark Prell

Preacher Boy is the nom de plume of Christopher Watkins. He's been making records under this name for thirty years. His latest Ghost Notes has just been released. He spent time with Brian in Studio A playing some tunes and talking about higher education. He has a MFA in poetry. Preacher Boy has also put out a…

May 07, 2025

Wreckless Strangers stopped by Studio A

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Wreckless Strangers is a powerful soul stirring band from the North Bay. David, Amber and Mick joined Brian in Studio A to play some music (including a brand new tune) and talk about their upcoming Hopmonk show 5/31. The latest EP Blue Sky Fantasy is now available.

May 02, 2025

David Luning stops by for Morning Music

Mark Prell

It's always a pleasure hosting our friend David Luning. His visits are getting more scarce as he is spending more time in L.A. We've been following his progress as an artist since the beginning and it's been a thrill to see his progress. He chats with Brian and plays some live music in advance of his show this weekend…

Apr 24, 2025

Mindy Smith chats with Brian for Morning Music

Mark Prell

The last time Mindy Smith was in the North Bay was 2012. Her new album "Quiet Town" is her first in a dozen years. Where's she been? Brian gets to the bottom of this in a insightful conversation with Mindy before her return this weekend.

Mar 18, 2025

Stella Heath on Morning Music

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Stella Heath stops by Studio A to talk about her upcoming performance at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, The Billie Holiday Project. She is accompanied on the piano by Neil Fontano.

Mar 17, 2025

Dana Frankel visited Midday Music

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Dana Frankel from the bluegrass band Mission Blue stopped by Midday Music to chat with Doug and share a song or two. Have a listen!

Feb 27, 2025

Teresa Clark stopped by for Midday Music

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Teresa Clark joined Doug Jayne for a quick visit ahead of her performance at Occidental Center for the Arts on Sunday March 9th at 3:00pm. Have a listen!

Feb 26, 2025

Honor Jackson joined Doug for Midday Music

Mark Prell

Fence at the Top is a non-profit, comprehensive mentoring program for at-risk youth in Sonoma County. Executive Director Honor Jackson joins Doug Jayne to talk about why they do what they do, what you can do to help, and a bit of personal history about growing up in Marin County. Honor is among those receiving an…

Feb 20, 2025

Filmmaker Kathleen McCallum on Midday Music

Mark Prell

Filmmaker Kathleen McCallum joined Doug in Studio A to talk about her new documentary that follows the story of local musician, Willard Blackwell. Willard is in a hopeful battle against ALS.

Jan 14, 2025

David Luning stops by for Morning Music

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David Luning is preparing for his annual pair of shows at Hopmonk Sebastopol this Friday and Saturday. He is also celebrating the release of his new album "Lessons". He and Brian go way back, so it's always a treat to have him in. We featured the new work and he played live for us.

Dec 09, 2024

Joan Osborne chats about Women Rock, Music Heals!! on Midday Music

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The Music Heals International Annual Benefit Concert features Joan Osborne as well as a Fare Thee Well to Phil Lesh, plus Special Guests. The sold out show is Monday, December 9th at Sweetwater Music Hall. Joan chats with Doug on the phone about the event and shares a few stories and memories of Phil. Women Rock,…

Dec 02, 2024

Doug Jayne welcomes live guests for Public Radio Music Day

Mark Prell

Public Radio Music Day was Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. Doug welcomed Sarah Baker, Spike Sikes, Josh Windmiller & Rashida (Audio Angel), and Ellie James with Nick Carico. Hear the interviews below! Sarah Baker Spike Sikes (w/ more Sarah Baker) Josh Windmiller & Rashida (Audio Angel) Ellie James & Nick…

Oct 23, 2024

Riley Hill joined Doug on Midday Music

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Singer-songwriter Riley Hill joined Doug recently in Studio A. Riley is a founding member of the popular band, Electric Tumbleweed.

Oct 16, 2024

2020 David Crosby Interview with Brian Elie

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Enjoy this throwback episode of Brian’s World from October 2020 where Brian Elie interviews David Crosby. The COVID pandemic was gripping the world and Crosby was very candid about the effects of this on his life as a musician, among other topics. Give it a listen!

Oct 15, 2024

Mimi Pirard talks with Doug Jayne on Midday Music

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Mimi Pirard fronts 2 bands: SonoMusette, which recreates the sound of Paris Cafe Music, and Dgiin, a 6 piece rocking world music band that also features her brother, Gabe Pirard. Mimi talks about her music with Doug, and played some songs LIVE in the studio.

Oct 14, 2024

Documentary Filmmaker Gary Hustwit talks with Doug Jayne

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Doug talked with documentary filmmaker, Gary Hustwit about his new film, "Eno": a film that's different every time it's shown. Listen to Grandpa Doug as he tries to wrap his head around this new technology.

Oct 04, 2024

Ann Powers and Alison Fensterstock talk with Doug Jayne on Midday Music

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A new book, “How Women Made Music”, is inspired by NPR’s multi-platform series “Turning the Tables”. The book offers a window into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of the women who have defined musical eras, featuring excerpts from 50 years of NPR’s archival interviews, essays, and lists. NPR music journalist, Ann…

Oct 03, 2024

Amelia Day stops by Morning Music

Mark Prell

Amelia Day is a young singer-songwriter originally from Seattle (as is Brian). She took piano lessons as a child and picked up a guitar going into high school. She go the bug to start performing while attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville, where she spends much of her time. In the midst of a West coast tour,…

Sep 24, 2024

Alison Harris stops by for Morning Music

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Alison Harris has a beautiful voice. You may remember her from the trio The Bootleg Honeys. She's also performed solo and with a band the Barn Owls. In advance of this weekend's Railroad Square Music Festival, she came in to share some new music. Have a listen!

Sep 16, 2024

The Wreckless Strangers stop by Studio A for Morning Music

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Wreckless Strangers are a rockin' soulful band from the North Bay. They have just released a new EP "Blus Sky Fantasy." David Noble and Amber Morris stopped by Studio A to preview some material and got everyone in the building moving. Have a listen!

Sep 13, 2024

Margo Cilker stops by Morning Music

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Margo Cilker is a very talented young singer/songwriter. She's spent some time here in Sonoma county honing her craft before releasing two wonderful albums on the Fluff and Gravy label. We're very proud of how far she's come since the open mic days around here. Listen to her chat and performance in Studio A.

Sep 12, 2024

Chuck Prophet visits Morning Music

Mark Prell

Chuck Prophet is a Bay Area treasure. We're lucky he lives nearby giving us ample chances to see him and his band, the Mission Express. Chuck stopped by to chat with Brian and play the title track from his new album "Wake the Dead" due out October 25th.

Sep 11, 2024

Poets take over Midday Music

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Jack Crimmins, Elizabeth Herron, and Melissa Eleftherion talk about the craft of poetry and read from their latest books on Midday Music.

Sep 10, 2024

Zack Smith joins Brian for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Zack Smith is fairly new to Sonoma County having moved here about four years ago. He is, however, well connected to the music scene. Zack founded the band Scandal in the 80's featuring singer Patty Smyth and songs written by the man himself. His new project is Wundercat who are starting to make the rounds at local…

Aug 30, 2024

David Luning previews new tracks live on Morning Music

Mark Prell

David Luning is a familiar fixture in Studio A. He finally has a new album coming out. "Lessons" was recorded in a Petaluma barn -the "most magical place" according to David. We preview some tracks from the release and David plays a couple live as well.

Aug 22, 2024

Lila Forde joined Brian for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Lila Forde, like Brian, is a native of Seattle. She's soon to release a new album "Vessels" which was entirely funded by family and fans. After moving to L.A. she was discovered by a scout from the TV show "The Voice" and finished in the finals joining John Legend for a song broadcast to millions. In the midst of a…

Aug 22, 2024

Nina Gerber joined Doug for Midday Music

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Nina Gerber stopped by for Midday Music. We talked about the upcoming benefit concert "On the Edge" at Sebastopol Community Cultural Center.

Aug 08, 2024

Kingsborough debut new releases on Morning Music with Brian

Mark Prell

Kingsborough is one of the North Bay’s rockinest bands. They have put out several albums over the years and are a great live act. Billy Kingsborough and Alex Leach are close collaborators, coming up with memorable hooks and arrangements that stick with you like ear candy. They joined us in Studio A to premiere new…

Jul 23, 2024

Chris Smither joins Brian for Morning Music

Mark Prell

To get an idea of how long Chris Smither has been recording music, Brian was still in high school when Chris' first album was released. Coming out of the Boston folk scene with contemporaries like Bonnie Raitt (she's recorded several tunes by Smither), he is about to start a summer tour. His new release "All About the…

Jul 08, 2024

Amy Lavere and Will Sexton join Brian for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Hailing from Memphis, Amy Lavere and Will Sexton are no strangers to studio A. They always reach out when they're in our neck of the woods and they're always invited. Especially when they bring their instruments and sing and play for us. The married couple have several shows in our area this week. Hear a new song from…

Jun 18, 2024

Alice Wallace pays a visit to Studio A for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Alice Wallace is one of the many Californians who have relocated to Tennessee. In advance of the release of her new album "Here I Am", Alice sat with Brian in studio A to talk about fireflies and to sing some tunes from her project. She's been a friend of the station for many years and we're glad to support her.

Jun 14, 2024

Stacy Antonel joins Brian for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Stacy Antonel is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who truly is an independent artist. Here 2022 release "Always the Outsider" got considerable airplay on KRCB. Her voice is amazing and her songwriting keeps getting better. She brought her guitarist Paul in for a session in studio A and to chat about life as a…

May 31, 2024

The Army, The Navy on Midday Music

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Sasha Spitzgold and Maia Ciambriello perform as the band The Army, The Navy. They chat with Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

May 07, 2024

Aoife O’Donovan chats with Brian for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Aoife O’Donovan has released her latest album “All My Friends." It’s the epitome of a concept album about the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment giving women the vote. Brian and she talk about how some of the things the suffragettes experienced mirror modern times. They also remember her father, a…

May 07, 2024

Lindsay Lou stops by for Morning Music

Mark Prell

"Queen of Time" the latest release from Nashville-based artist Lindsay Lou was created with the help of the psychedelic mists- journeying through self discovery while dealing with many life changes. The loss of her grandmother, the break-up of her marriage and the lockdown are all faced with grace and beauty. She…

Apr 18, 2024

Sarah Jarosz chats with Brian for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Sarah Jarosz has been making records since she was a teenager. Her seventh solo album "Polaroid Lovers" has been released and she is super excited about it. She chatted with Brian during a break from her heavy touring schedule.

Mar 14, 2024

Madeleine Peyroux joined Doug on Midday Music

Mark Prell

Jazz singer and songwriter Madeleine Peyroux joined Doug on Tuesday's Midday Music program to discuss her current tour, upcoming new album, and her wonderful career in music. Have a listen!

Mar 05, 2024

Duane Betts stops by for Morning Music (Aired: November 10, 2023)

Mark Prell

We were thrilled to have a return visit from Duane Betts. A royal rock pedigree (dad Dickey Betts, and named for Duane Allman), the young Betts is making a splash with his newest release “Wild and Precious Life” featuring guest appearances by Nicki Bluhm, Derek Trucks and Marcus King. He performs a couple of songs…

Nov 13, 2023

Pi Jacobs stops by Studio A for Morning Music (Aired: November 10, 2023)

Mark Prell

Pi Jacobs is a regular visitor to Studio A. The L.A. based singer-songwriter grew up in Sonoma County, and her frequent trips to see her family always include a couple of local gigs. She chats with Brian and performs new songs to be included on her next album due out next spring. Have a listen!

Nov 13, 2023

Lola Kirke visits Brian for Morning Music (Aired: November 1, 2023)

Mark Prell

Born in England, raised in New York and a longtime resident of L.A., Lola Kirke, like so many Californians, has made the move to Nashville. Her acting career (Gone Girl, Mozart in the Jungle) drying up during the pandemic, she is now concentrating on her music. She was kind enough to pay a return visit to Studio A to…

Nov 01, 2023

The Highway Poets stop by for Morning Music (Aired: October 26, 2023)

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The Highway Poets are a Sonoma County band that has been around for quite a while. Recently they have concentrated on solo projects, but they are coming together for a Halloween show this weekend. Travis and Sebastian stopped by Studio A for a chat with Brian and to play some tunes. Have a listen!

Oct 27, 2023

The Wandering Hearts join Brian in Studio A (Aired: October 23, 2023)

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The Wandering Hearts are a trio from London. Their beautiful harmonies filled the studio with warmth and vibrancy. They were opening some shows for country legend Marty Stuart and he was so impressed, he brought them to the states. Their first US show was at the Ryman in Nashville, the mother church of country music.…

Oct 24, 2023

Clementine Darling stops by with her guitar (Aired: September 28, 2023)

Mark Prell

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month Clementine Darling paid us a visit. Her father, of Mexican descent, would bring young Cassie to the homeland each summer. She gets teased by her family because of her Spanglish. She can be found playing throughout the Bay Area and has a new EP release “Bootstraps.” Have a Listen!

Sep 29, 2023

Stella Heath stops by Studio A (Aired: September 28, 2023)

Mark Prell

Stella Heath is the premiere jazz vocalist in the North Bay. Her various projects include Gypsy Django-style tunes, classic standards from the American songbook, and her wonderful Billie Holiday Project. She brings that to the 222 in Healdsburg this weekend. In this presentation, she not only performs some of Lady…

Sep 27, 2023

The Pleasures chat with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: September 15, 2023)

Mark Prell

The Pleasures if a duo of Australian artists that came together during the Covid lockdown. Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan have their own careers, but after the breakup of Catherine's marriage she reached out to Lachlan to help her put her feelings into songs. The result "The Beginning of the End" will soon be…

Sep 15, 2023

Solid Air visit with Doug in Studio A (Aired: August 24, 2023)

Mark Prell

Solid Air stopped by to play a few tunes and have some conversation about stuff and things with Doug Jayne during Midday Music. Solid Air performs with the Temblors at the Occidental Center for the Arts on Saturday, August 26. Have a listen! Solid Air Fun Fact: Lead Singer Allegra Broughton is former program host of…

Aug 25, 2023

Rachel Garlin chats with Brian on Morning Music (Aired: July 12, 2023)

Mark Prell

Rachel Garlin is a Bay Area based singer-songwriter. Her new release “The Ballad of Madelyne & Therese” is a concept album telling the story of forbidden love in 1940’s New York. It’s a theatrical work that she will perform at the Lost Church in Santa Rosa this week. Listen to a conversation with Brian containing the…

Jul 13, 2023

Chris Shiflett chats with Brian on Morning Music (Aired: June 30, 2023)

Mark Prell

Most folks know Chris Shiflett as the lead guitarist of the huge rock band Foo Fighters. He also is a podcaster, interviewer, and has a great solo career dipping into country and Americana music. He’s bringing his own band to NorCal this August and has a new album coming out later this year. Brian spoke with Chris…

Jun 30, 2023

Emma Hardyman chats with Brian for Morning Music (Aired: June 14, 2023)

Mark Prell

Emma Hardyman is the vocalist and primary songwriter for the Utah- based band Little Moon. They have been chosen as the winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest. Emma is charming and a talented classically trained performer. The band appears at SF’s Brick & Mortar June 22, co-sponsored by KRCB

Jun 15, 2023

Brett Cline stops by Midday Music (Aired: May 8, 2023)

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Brett Cline, founder of The Lost Church, is transforming his mellow Santa Rosa listening room into a rollicking Boogie Dance Palace for one night with his band Edge City Fever. He joined Doug on Midday Music for some good conversation. Have a listen!

May 10, 2023

Ismay stops by for a visit with Brian on Morning Music (Aired: May 4, 2023)

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Avery Hellman, better known as Ismay, is an artist from the Bay Area that has known Brian since her first foray into the music business. Brian says, "It’s wonderful to see the development of a songwriter over time. Ismay has become more self-assured and her music reflects that." Ismay is opening for Misner & Smith at…

May 04, 2023

MUSIC NEWS: Chris Pierce chats with Brian during Morning Music (Aired: March 1, 2023)

Mark Prell

Chris Pierce could be dubbed a modern troubadour. While considering himself a folksinger, he also writes and plays with blues and rock sensibilities. A native of Southern California, he has been able to have his music placed in television and movies. To top it all off he makes wine! He spoke with Brian about all this…

Mar 01, 2023

MUSIC NEWS: Misner & Smith join Brian for Morning Music (Aired: February 15, 2023)

Mark Prell

Sam Misner and Megan Smith have been performing their original tunes and beautiful harmonies in the North Bay for many years. In fact, Sam grew up in Sonoma County. They recently returned to Studio A to sing and chat with Brian, their first visit since the pandemic. They are recording a new album and previewed a…

Feb 16, 2023

MUSIC NEWS: Brennen Leigh chats with Brian for Morning Music (Aired: June 22, 2022)

Mark Prell

Brennen Leigh has collaborated with a lot of artists who have become friends, many of them featured on KRCB. Noel McKay, Melissa Carper and most recently Ray Benson have all chatted with Brian. Brennen has teamed up with Ray & Asleep at the Wheel for “Obsessed with the West”, a delightful collection of Western Swing…

Jun 22, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: Nicki Bluhm chats with Brian for Morning Music (Aired: June 15, 2022)

Mark Prell

Nicki Bluhm has a new collection of tunes. “Avondale Drive” is the second album she’s put out since her move from the Bay Area to Nashville. She spent Wednesday morning talking with Brian about it’s development and how it is different from her past work. https://www.facebook.com/nickibluhmandthegramblers…

Jun 15, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: Stevie Coyle Joins Doug for Midday Music (Aired: June 14, 2022)

Mark Prell

Stevie Coyle checked in with Doug about growing up in Southern California, his first guitar, his band The Waybacks, and his duo, The Quitters, who will perform at The Occidental Center For The Arts on Father's Day! Hear music and conversation... https://www.facebook.com/StevieCoyleMusic http://www.steviecoyle.com/

Jun 14, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: The Sam Chase stops by Morning Music on KRCB (Aired: June 10, 2020)

Mark Prell

The Sam Chase dropped by Studio A to personally bring a copy of the new release “You Call This an Album” written by him and featuring his crackerjack band the Untraditionals. Joining Sam and Brian was Chandra Johnson, longtime fiddling bandmate. Check out the new tracks. http://www.thesamchase.com/

Jun 10, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: Local musician Kayatta joins Doug for Midday Music (Aired: June 8, 2022)

Mark Prell

Local musician Kayatta brings her unique sound to The Railroad Square Music Festival on Sunday June 12. She performs at the Metro Chamber Stage at 4:15pm. Kayatta spoke with Doug Jayne about her music and the challenge of being a female artist. https://poemsandpaper.com/home https://www.facebook.com/kayattamusic…

Jun 08, 2022

Johnny & June Forever stop by Morning Music with Brian (Aired: May 18, 2022)

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Danny & Essence perform as Johnny & June Forever - A Tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter. They stopped by to promote their upcoming show on Friday May 20th in the Abbey at HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol. Doors open at 7pm. Show at 8pm. It's their first public performance in over two years!

May 18, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: Rickie Lee Jones chats with Doug for Midday Music (Aired: April 29, 2022)

Mark Prell

Rickie Lee Jones burst on the scene in 1979 with her smash debut album Rickie Lee Jones, a hit single with Chuck E's in Love, and an appearance on Saturday Night Live. Rickie Lee spoke with Doug Jayne recently and talked about music, her memoir, Last Chance Texaco, Rice-A-Roni, and her upcoming shows at the Blue Note…

May 02, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: Ian Noe joined Brian for Morning Music (Aired: April 28, 2022)

Mark Prell

Ian Noe called Brian to chat about his new release “River Fools & Mountain Saints”. The Kentucky singer-songwriter talks about his inspirations, from the characters he witnesses in Appalachia to fingerpicking lessons with John Prine. Check out the conversation below. (Photo credit: Melissa Stilwell Photography)

Apr 28, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: Taylor Rae joins Brian for Morning Music (Aired: April 18, 2022)

Mark Prell

Taylor Rae is a promising young artist originally from the Santa Cruz mountains who now calls Austin home. Her new release “Mad Twenties” is a fully realized collection of original tunes. Hints of jazz, country and Americana flow through the album, making it impossible to pidgeon-hole. Rae joined Brian to talk about…

Apr 18, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: Willie Nelson's Ranch and more at SXSW (Aired: March 31, 2022)

Mark Prell

Recently, Steve Mencher joined Doug Jayne on Midday Music. Steve is KRCB’s former news director, and current producer of our award-winning environmental podcast, Living Downstream. Steve recently attended SXSW and shared the experience. Great music, wonderful films, and insider tips on attending the festival. Hear his…

Apr 01, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: The Real Sarahs stopped by the studio today (Aired: April 1, 2022)

Mark Prell

The Real Sarahs perform at the Hopmonk in Sebastopol this Saturday. But first, they stopped by the KRCB 104.9 studios to chat with Brian for Morning Music. Their minimalist approach to instrumentation really highlights their skillful harmonies and heartfelt songwriting. Hear for yourself below.…

Apr 01, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: The Musers stop by for Midday Music (Aired: March 30, 2022)

Mark Prell

Megan McLaughlin and Tom Kuhn of the Musers stopped by during Doug Jayne's Midday Music show and played a few live tunes. The also talked about what's coming up for the band and their show at the Hopmonk in Sebastopol on Saturday, April 2nd. Hear the full conversation below. https://www.themusersband.com/…

Mar 30, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: Sarah Jarosz chats with Brian on Morning Music (Aired: March 30, 2022)

Mark Prell

A four-time Grammy Award-winner and ten-time nominee, Sarah Jarosz is touring her Grammy-nominated Blue Heron Suite and her 2020 Grammy-winning World on the Ground. She'll be playing the Mystic Theater in Petaluma on April 2nd. She joined Brian for Morning Music on Wednesday. Hear the conversation below.…

Mar 30, 2022

MUSIC NEWS: Lucy Kaplansky joined Brian for Morning Music (Aired: March 8, 2022)

Mark Prell

New York singer/songwriter and friend of the station, Lucy Kaplansky talked with KRCB Music Director Brian Griffith about her upcoming show at the Hopmonk Tavern in Novato on March 11, and more! Check it out here! Her new album, Everyday Street, is her first solo album since 2012. Available as a download or at her…

Mar 09, 2022

Ericka Ambrin joined Brian for Morning Music (Aired: March 4, 2022)

Mark Prell

Erica Ambrin is a singer/songwriter living in Sonoma County who captivates the audience with her soulful voice and dynamic style. She has shared the stage with Nappy Roots, The Wailers, Martin Luther, Anuhea and was a contestant on American Idol. She chatted with KRCB Music Director Brian Griffith about why her music…

Mar 05, 2022

Freedy Johnston talks with Doug Jayne about his upcoming gig at The Lost Church

Mark Prell

Doug Jayne has been a fan of Freedy Johnston for a long time. Johnston's breakthrough album on Bar None Records was 1992's Can You Fly. Johnston then signed to Elektra Records and in 1994 worked with producer Butch Vig on his biggest record, This Perfect World. This album featured the radio hit “Bad Reputation,” which…

Mar 02, 2022

Rebecca Roudman of Dirty Cello joins Doug for Midday Music

Mark Prell

Rebecca Roudman fronts the popular NorCal group, Dirty Cello. This week the band releases a new CD, "Dirty Cello Smokes the 60s." It's a revisit of classic rock like you've never heard! To celebrate, Dirty Cello performs two nights at Hopmonk in Sebastopol: Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12. Rebecca joined me…

Mar 01, 2022

Sam Chase talks with Brian Griffith about his upcoming release and John Prine

Mark Prell

Sam Chase of The Sam Chase & the Untraditional joins KRCB Music Director Brian Griffith to talk about his new release due later this spring. It's tentativelycalled “You Call This an Album?” He also talks about his upcoming show at the Hopmonk, Sebastopol, and John Prine. Have a listen!

Feb 16, 2022

Female folk harmony group Bad Luck Magpies visit Studio A

Mark Prell

Credit: Michael O'Brien/KRCBSo much fun having the female folk harmony group Bad Luck Magpies visit Studio A to play and chat about their upcoming show at the Lost Church. The three singers from a variety of different bands have created an exciting new group that blends their beautiful voices and lush instruments.…

Dec 22, 2021

John Sebastian joins Brian Griffith for Morning Music

Mark Prell

Brian had a nice chat with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and founder of the Lovin’ Spoonful, John Sebastian. They spoke of the new release “Exploring the Lovin’ Spoonful Songbook” featuring Arlen Roth and special guests, John’s accidental Woodstock performance and how not to make Bonnie Raitt angry. (Photo: Courtesy of…

Dec 13, 2021

Amanda Shires chats with Brian Griffith on Morning Music

Mark Prell

Brian had a lovely chat with his friend Amanda Shires during Morning Music on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. They talked about her new holiday album “For Christmas," a recent health scare that sent her to the hospital, and her fight for women’s reproductive rights. Learn more about Amanda Shires. Hear Morning Music with…

Dec 13, 2021

Bruce Cockburn chats with Doug Jayne during Midday Music

Mark Prell

Bruce Cockburn is one of the most beloved and celebrated singer-songwriters in the world. Just prior to starting a tour to promote his new album, Greatest Hits 1970-2020, Bruce took the time to speak with Doug Jayne about Canada, The Beatles, and the first time he heard himself on the radio! The interview aired…

Dec 08, 2021

Tom and Dick Smothers along with Marc Maron join Doug Jayne on a Wednesday afternoon

Mark Prell

December 1 was an exciting day at KRCB 104.9! Doug Jayne came to work early to do a phone interview with Bruce Cockburn. Jayne told Cockburn he was particularly excited because two of his heroes, the Smothers Brothers, were in the next studio recording an interview with Marc Maron for his "WTF" podcast. "When my show…

Dec 01, 2021

Sarah Baker tells Doug Jayne about writing the music for “I Married the War”

Mark Prell

Sarah Baker spoke with Doug Jayne during Midday Music on November 2, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Baker)The conversation is just beginning. I Married the War, Wives of Combat Veterans Tell Their Stories, premiers virtually November 6th at 7:00 pm Eastern The groundbreaking film tells the stories that expose the…

Nov 02, 2021

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