EclecticHuman Feelings, Otherworldly Sounds: The Music Of MakebeliefJanuary 17, 2020 | Nick BrunnerSchuyler Petersen is a Sacramento musician known as Makebelief who warps his very human experiences with otherworldly sounds. He joined CapRadio's Nick Brunner to talk about his debut record "Confusion Fruit" and perform live in our studio. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalWatch Sunday Baroque Host Suzanne Bona's Visit To CapRadio And Performance With Jennifer ReasonAugust 30, 2019Sunday Baroque host (and classically trained flutist) Suzanne Bona joined CapRadio Classical Host (and classically trained pianist) Jennifer Reason for a live performance at CapRadio on Aug. 23. See some of the highlights here. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezShawn Thwaites Rebel Quartet And Camilla Take New Collaboration To The ‘Moon’August 29, 2019 | Nick BrunnerSteel drummer and bandleader Shawn Thwaites shares how a new collaboration with singer Camilla Covington grew out of a chance encounter at the grocery store. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticTiny Desk, Big Sounds. Our Favorite 2019 Northern California Tiny Desk ContestantsMay 16, 2019 | Nick BrunnerThere were so many solid entries that our Tiny Desk Heart grew three sizes this year. Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner is joined by show intern Camille Escovedo and musician Lillian Frances to round up our favorite entries from NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.
Home Is Where The Classical Music IsMay 11, 2017 | Kevin DohertyIt’s seven thirty on a Wednesday night, and UC Davis Grad Student Natalie Popovich is having some friends over for a party. But this is no ordinary college shindig, Popovich has something special planned for her audience. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzJoe Gilman Deconstructs Dave Brubeck's Explorations In TimeApril 14, 2017 | Paul ConleyThis weekend the Joe Gilman Quartet will commemorate jazz great Dave Brubeck's famous recording "Time Out" with a concert featuring all of the selections that appeared on the groundbreaking album. Gilman helps explain what made the record so unique. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pianist Dave Bass: From Jazz To Jurisprudence And Back AgainJanuary 19, 2017 | Gary G. VercelliInjury stalled jazz pianist Dave Bass' music career and forced him to pursue another course. He became a successful attorney, but jazz never left him. Recently retired from law, he's refocusing on jazz. And his rejuvenated music career is taking off. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzHenry Robinett's Jazz Journey: From Mingus To Mitchell To MountainsMarch 3, 2016 | Gary G. VercelliGuitarist Henry Robinett has a new CD out. That's news because it's been 16 years since he released his previous one! The popular, Sacramento-based guitarist talked about the album and about his musical history with CapRadio's Gary Vercelli.