EclecticA ‘Wallflower’ Finds Creative Motivation. Basi Vibe Discusses New Music VideoAugust 20, 2021 | Nick Brunner | Andrew GarciaModern Music Director Nick Brunner connected with Basi Vibe to talk about repping Sacramento, staying motivated, and his new music video "Wallflower," which Nick called “Everything good about the moment, the groove feels like summer.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hey, Listen!Love, Real Life and Roller Skates: Camilla Covington Discusses Their New EPJuly 30, 2021 | Nick Brunner | Andrew GarciaSacramento songwriter and vocalist Camilla Covington knocked us out with their 2019 Tiny Desk entry. Their debut EP released earlier this summer and she lets us in on what inspired this new collection of songs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleInterview: Sacramento Singer Breaks Down What It Was Like To Work During Stay-At-Home OrdersJuly 27, 2021 | Andrew Nixon | Megan ManataSacramento musician Omari Tau found himself in a troubling situation once the state shut down due to the pandemic. He realized he needed to figure out how to perform, teach and work on singing, all from behind a computer screen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hey, Listen!I Am Strikes On Embracing YourselfJune 4, 2021 | Nick Brunner | Andrew GarciaModern Music Director Nick Brunner spoke with I Am Strikes (aka Kelly Rosenthal) to talk about her musical inclinations as a child learning songs on a one-string ukulele, and why being yourself as an artist and a person is so important. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzSaxophonist Alexa Tarantino Shines Bright with 'Firefly'June 4, 2021 | Andrew MillsAlexa Tarantino is a shining star saxophonist and composer at the forefront of today’s exciting jazz scene. She spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on recording an album through a pandemic, learning a new language, and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleWith California Reopening Approaching, Sacramento Musicians Sit Out Another Memorial DayMay 29, 2021 | Steve MilneThe three-day weekend historically marked the start of the music festival season in the region. But with easing COVID-19 restrictions on the horizon, musicians are planning to hit the stage again this summer and fall.
EclecticSacramento Band Best Move On What It’s Like Releasing Music During A PandemicMay 21, 2021 | Nick Brunner | Andrew GarciaBest Move just recently released their new five-song EP Mirror Image Twins on May 7. Back in February, Modern Music Director Nick Brunner sat down with two-thirds of the Sacramento-based trio, Kris Anaya and Joseph Davancens. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalPianist Benjamin Grosvenor’s New Album Tackles The Legacy Of Franz LisztMay 21, 2021 | Jennifer ReasonCapRadio midday classical host Jennifer Reason interviews the British pianist about his new album, exploring the deeper meaning of Liszt’s music and the personal connection he has to it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Artists Asking Whether City Funding Should Be Kept LocalMay 18, 2021 | Ed FletcherNew public art being installed at the Sacramento Convention Center this month has resurfaced an ongoing debate about whether local artists should be the beneficiaries of city-funded sculptures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleBurning Man Canceled Again Due To PandemicApril 28, 2021 | Ed FletcherThe annual gathering, a major economic driver for Reno and Northern Nevada, won’t be happening in 2021. Burning Man organizers say they will focus on 2022. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.