Natalie Smith of Cape Weather

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028. I'm joined by Natalie Smith of the band Cape Weather and we discuss their new music video 'Telephono', moving to Los Angeles, "Let's talk about Mental Health", the creative process and buying the dream music school is selling.

Hear more from Natalie Smith and Cape Weather at http://capeweather.bandcamp.com

Recorded at the the Jam Pad in San Francisco, CA.
Engineered by Zen Zenith and Justin SanSouci
Edited by Zen Zenith.
Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd.
Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight.
Special thanks to Chelsea Christer and Justin SanSouci for additional production assistance and the use of their beautiful home.
A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

Semplica

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027. Semplica is the songwriting stylings of Doug Orey. Doug joins me to talk about starting a sports team at Berklee school of music, going to school with Tiny Stills and Yellowbirddd, early 2000s emo bands, whether getting a degree in music is worth it, the power of songwriting and much more.

Hear more from Semplica at https://www.wtfsemplica.com

Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA.
Engineered by Jake Lloyd.
Edited by Zen Zenith.
Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd.
Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight.
Special thanks to Alexandra Hoey for additional production assistance and puppy wrangling.
A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

Extravision

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026. The warm and insightful Ryan Stier of Extravision shares his ambient psychedelic folk with us and talks tour challenges, band break ups, rebirth, tattoos, identity, shaking the brain loose and more. Ryan's tour mate Nicholas Naioti joins us at the end too!

Hear more from Extravision at https://extravisionmusic.bandcamp.com

Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA.
Engineered by Jake Lloyd.
Edited by Zen Zenith.
Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd.
Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight.
Special thanks to Alexandra Hoey for additional production assistance and puppy wrangling.
A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

Nicholas Naioti

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025. The kind and funny Nicholas Naioti shares his ambient electronic indie dreamscapes with us and talks about his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa, owning a bar and bookstore, being vulnerable, how poetry has influenced his music, why social media is brain poison and more.

Hear more from Nicholas Naioti at http://nicholascube.com

Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA.
Engineered by Jake Lloyd.
Edited by Zen Zenith.
Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd.
Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight.
Special thanks to Alexandra Hoey for additional production assistance and puppy wrangling.
A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

King Dream

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024. Jeremy Lyon of King Dream comes by to share his classic rock inspired folk on acoustic guitar, voice and harmonica. Him and I chat about his old band Tumbleweed Wanderers, getting inspired by The Matches, how Neil Gaiman has affected his music, making relationships work and much more! 

Follow King Dream on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/kingdreammusic

Recorded at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA.
Engineered by Kevin McCann.
Edited by Zen Zenith.
Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd.
Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight.
Special thanks to Andrew Heine for providing the space.
A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

Dogcatcher

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023. Dogcatcher joins us at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA. Core members Andrew Heine (Vocals / Rhodes / Banjo / Guitar), Jared Milos (Bass), Ramon Esquivel (Drums) are joined by Geoff McCann (Guitar) and Joey Guthrie (Percussion) to share their unique brand of soulful indie rock. We talk joining the marines, playing music in Silicon Valley, collaborating with Gift of Gab of Blackalicious and much more!

Hear more from Dogcatcher at http://dogcatcher.bandcamp.com

Recorded at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA.
Engineered by Kevin McCann.
Edited by Zen Zenith.
Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd.
Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight.
Special thanks to Andrew Heine for providing the space.
A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

Isaiah Gage

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022. Cellist Isaiah Gage joins us on the podcast. Performing songs on cello, voice and beat boxing, Isaiah and I discuss growing up in the back of his parents instrument repair shop (David Gage String Instruments in New York City), dealing with anxiety, depression and mental health, toxic masculinity and the male role in todays society.

Hear more from Isaiah Gage at http://isaiahgage.bandcamp.com

Fuzz Francis

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021. Band Fuzz Francis comes on the show to play their beautifully crafted indie pop rock songs. Beth (Voice / Guitar), Kubes (Drums) and Scott (Bass) talk quitting your job to make music, staying in your body, Circus School, breaking up with someone when you love them still, marketing yourself and life living in a van!

Hear more from Fuzz Francis on Spotify and connect with them on Instagram @FuzzFrancis

Britt Kusserow

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020. Happy New Year! Folk singer songwriter Britt Kusserow joins us to share her beautiful deeply personal songs and her fascinating life story. We talk about Britt's life living in New Zealand, being a youth minister, coming out as queer to her church, writing songs, working in Mental Health and Conservation, writing songs and much more.

Hear more from Britt Kusserow at http://brittkusserow.bandcamp.com

Aloud

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019. Husband and wife Henry and Jen of the LA based Rock n Roll band Aloud join us to perform their songs on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and voice. The tunes feature giant catchy harmonies and blues influenced riffs and the conversation features talk of Spider-Man, being romantically involved with your musical partner, how relocating influences your songwriting, the history of Aloud and many many laughs.

Hear more from Aloud at http://www.allthingsaloud.com