Peter checks out the Maker Faire, annual Bay Area tradition of local inverters and tinkerers … including the guy who built a lifesize version of the board game Mousetrap, complete with bowling balls!
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Month: April 2015
Soundwaves FM: Episode 5
Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk return from Las Vegas with wild stories, and a rowdy soundtrack of party songs from ZZ Top, the B-52’s, Culture Club, Motley Crue, Dead or Alive, and Aerosmith. Also, a tribute to Johnny Kemp, and … Read the rest
The Finch Files: Heather Combs (…and John Mayer)
Peter chats with musician Heather Combs, who hosts a weekly local music showcase at the Hotel Utah in San Francisco. And then there was the time John Mayer showed up to jam…
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Soundwaves FM, Episode 4
Welcome to the party! Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk take requests, and play classic tracks from ZZ Top, Herbie Hancock. Def Leppard, Prince, INXS, Scandal, Adam Ant, and Howard Jones. Plus, your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card, … Read the rest
The Finch Files: Jesse and Sarah Brewster
Peter tells the story of musician Jesse Brewster and his badass wife Sarah. When he was 20-years-old, he was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease, a potentially fatal disease. There was only one option, and that’s why Sarah is a badass.… Read the rest
Soundwaves FM, Episode 3
Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk are back with requests and classic hits from the Ramones, The Clash, AC/DC, the Romantics, Digital Underground, Blondie and Huey Lewis and the News – and a look back at the charts this week in … Read the rest
The Finch Files: Megan Slankard
Peter introduces us to indie alt-rock artist Megan Slankard, an acclaimed and prolific musician and songwriter. So what do tunnels have to do with all of this? And how does Doobie Brother Michael McDonald play a part? Check it out! … Read the rest
Rock Quotes: Eddie Van Halen
Soundwaves FM: Episode 2
WIN TICKETS TO SEE PAT BENATAR!
Win tickets to see Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in Beverly Hills (you have to listen to the show for the rules). Plus, tracks from Van Halen, Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper, Power Station, Bon … Read the rest
The Finch Files: KC Turner
Peter checks in with veteran San Francisco musician and promoter KC Turner, who produces his own house concert series, and helps build a vital connection between live music fans and the independent music scene. Also, if you are a … Read the rest
Van Halen performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Van Halen has had quite a week!
To promote their upcoming tour and the release of Tokyo Dome Live in Concert, the boys performed live for the first time on two TV programs. The first appearance, on Jimmy Kimmel … Read the rest