Happy New Year! We officially kick off the 2020 Soundwaves calendar year with Episode #1 of Bay Area Backbeat and a look back at some of our favorite moments and noteworthy artists of 2019, or at least a few of … Read the rest
Month: December 2019
PopOff! #52: NYE A to Z Party Mix 2019, Car Tunes
Hello Poppies … WELCOME to your annual NYE A-to-Z party mix!
I run through songs a specific theme alphabetically trying to complete the alphabet. Plus there are bookends related to the theme, with other media clips. And this one is … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Favorite Discoveries & Rediscoveries – Rock 2019
Hello poppies! Please enjoy these bonus beats showcasing rock and the pop side of rock that I discovered or rediscovered this year that I have been enjoying. Stuff new to me. Stuff I knew of but upon relisted grew to … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Favorite Discoveries & Rediscoveries, Dance 2019
Hello poppies it is the final bonus beat of the year!!!! And this one is a blow out of some of my favorite tracks I lost mind to throughout the year on the dance floor and some I knew, some … Read the rest
PopOff! #51: Set-O-Mystery, En Memoriam
Hello poppies! It is the final main episode of 2019 and it is a set-o-mystery despite proclamations earlier in September that there would be no more mystery sets. It is also an en memoriam show. So can you guess the … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Favorite Instrumental Discoveries or Rediscoveries Of 2019
Hello poppies! It’s another end of the favorites set … this time, focusing on my favorite instrumental disocveries and re-discoveries of the year. Enjoy!
PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a … Read the rest
It’s a 90s Thing Encore: How The Grunge Stole X-Mas
After providing data for hundreds of Soundwaves 10@10 episodes, Intern Steve steps into the spotlight with a deep dive into All Things 80s. Almost every episode will be two parts … each half a distinctly different subject from its counterpart … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Best Country Discoveries And Rediscoveries Of 2019
Hello poppies! It is December, and time for me to celebrate some of my favorite music I heard this year and had on repeat.
And first up is country music.
PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me … Read the rest
PopOff! #50: It’s All About Me
Hello poppies! It’s episode #50… well sort of.
Actually, there’s many more than that but you know I didn’t number the other episodes. So it’s well over 150 hours of content! On today’s episode we go longer than normal as … Read the rest
It’s An 80s Thing – Lost & Found: The Missing Tapes, Volume 2
Today we’re going to hear from a band whose lead singer had been a hairdresser who turned vocalist, and an artist twice in this set – once with his band and another as a solo effort . . . Our … Read the rest
Bay Area Backbeat – Episode Zero
On this week’s surprise preview edition, Dennis Willis and Chasta roll out new music from Huey Lewis and the News, Green Day, and Morris Knight. Plus must-hear local music from The Sam Chase and the Untraditional, SJSindicate, King Dream, Pamela … Read the rest
Soundwaves Xmas 2019: Highlights
PopOff! Bonus Beats, 10 Great Songs 1 Great Song Title: Snowbird
Hello poppies! On today’s bonus beats, it’s your final “10 great songs, one great song title” for 2019!!!
And this one is great, as we go local thanks to EllaHarp who inspired this set with her latest single, “Snowbird.”
Enjoy!… Read the rest
It’s An 80s Thing – Lost & Found: The Missing Mixed Tapes, Volume 1
After providing data for hundreds of Soundwaves 10@10 episodes, Intern Steve steps into the spotlight with a deep dive into All Things 80s. Almost every episode will be two parts … each half a distinctly different subject from its counterpart … Read the rest
Soundwaves Xmas 2019: Making a Difference
Soundwaves Xmas 2019 is proud to support the following local and national nonprofits making a true difference in their communities!
Click on each logo to read about the nonprofit, watch videos or make a contribution!
RETURN TO SOUNDWAVES XMAS 2019:
Soundwaves Xmas 2019: Watch the Show
Presenting … SOUNDWAVES XMAS 2019, “the all-star live music giveback celebration 30 years in the making!”
Hosted by Chasta, Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk, with first-time co-hosts Gianna Franco (KPIX) and Arthur Ballesteros (KFOG).
Featuring appearances from TV and radio … Read the rest
Soundwaves Xmas 2019: Behind-the-Scenes
Soundwaves Xmas 2019: Lola Kristine
Lola Kristine performs an exclusive version of the holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” on Soundwaves Xmas 2019, originally aired 12/08/19.
RETURN TO SOUNDWAVES XMAS 2019: THE OFFICIAL SITE
Soundwaves Xmas 2019: Pamela Parker
Pamela Parker performs “Red” at the Longboard Margarita Bar in this performance from Soundwaves Xmas 2019 – as well as bonus performances of “This Time,””Light your fire,” and “Believe.”
Originally aired 12/08/19.
Directors: Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk
Camera: Steve Brown, … Read the rest
Soundwaves Xmas 2019: The Sam Chase
The Sam Chase performs “Back to My Roots” and “Thoughts That I have” on Soundwaves Xmas 2019, shot at The Bone studio lounge – as well as a bonus performance of “Mayflies.” Originally aired 12/08/19.
Directors: Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk… Read the rest