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Backstage Bay Area
Tom Rigney
Achilles Wheel
Sundogs
Flambeau
Sweetwater Music Hall
Cajun Music
European Tour
After the Party
Diggable Planets
Rebirth Of Slick, Cool Like Dat
Kanekoa
Queen Ida and Her Bon Temps Zydeco Band
The Ballad Of Madelyne & Therese
Color Green
Lo Moon
Hawaii
Soul
Poetry
Spike Sikes
Blues

Backstage Bay Area is an exclusive podcast that explores San Francisco’s jazz music scene in depth. It features intimate interviews with emerging and established artists. The program also offers a unique glimpse into the artists' creative processes, inspirations, and upcoming projects.

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In this festive episode, Steve Roby chats with acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator Adam Shulman, a key figure in the San Francisco jazz scene since 2002. Known for his work as a sideman with artists like Paula West, Stefon Harr... more

Episode Summary: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with vocalist and composer Michael Mayo to discuss his whirlwind year. Fresh off two Grammy nominations—Best Jazz Vocal Album for Fly and Best Jazz Performance for "Fou... more

Episode Description: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with vocalist and songwriter Sachal Vasandani. Known for a voice that critics call "transfixing," Sachal has collaborated with everyone from Wynton Marsalis to Bob... more

Episode Description: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with Frank London, trumpeter and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band The Klezmatics.

For four decades, The Klezmatics have been the world’s leading v... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Mayo
Vocalist and composer known for his innovative use of loop pedals and recent Grammy nominations
Self
Episode: Michael Mayo: Grammy Nominations, "Fly" (Deluxe), and the Architecture of Voice
Sachal Vasandani
Vocalist and songwriter known for his unique voice and collaborations with legends like Wynton Marsalis.
Episode: Sachal Vasandani: Best Life Now, Stripped Back
Frank London
Trumpeter and keyboardist, key force behind The Klezmatics.
The Klezmatics
Episode: The Klezmatics: 40 Years of Revolutionary Joy
Anat Cohen
Clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer, known for her expressive voice in modern jazz.
Episode: Anat Cohen’s Musical Evolution & 50th Birthday Celebration
Mads Tolling
Violinist and composer from Denmark, known for blending folk melodies with jazz.
Cool Yule
Episode: Mads Tolling: Nordic Folklore Meets American Jazz
Stefon Harris
Vibraphonist, composer and educator, leading figure in contemporary jazz
Episode: Stefon Harris on Soul, Sound, and Harmony in Motion
Ben Folds
Emmy nominated singer, songwriter, and pianist
Ben Folds
Episode: Ben Folds on Keeping Art Alive and SFJAZZ holiday shows
Edward Simon
Pianist and one-third of the Three Visitors trio
Three Visitors Trio
Episode: Three Visitors Trio Debuts New Album
Sarah Wilson
Bay Area trumpeter, composer, and band leader
Self
Episode: Sarah Wilson Brings Incandescence to Berkeley

Host

Steve Roby
Host known for his deep knowledge of music and skilled interviewing abilities, providing engaging conversations with artists.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Great Interviews. Wide Range of Music.

    No matter where he lands—Hawaii, Denver, San Francisco—Steve Roby brings his deep knowledge of music and in-depth interview skills to the music scene. Always a delight to listen to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    logelson
    United States2 years ago
  • Good yet lacking

    This podcast is excellent for info on the music scene on Big Island… Unfortunately the host absolutely needs to go and bring in someone with energy and character… Listening to the host reminds me of listening to my phone talk to me…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    THCbuddy
    United States5 years ago
  • A great 30-minute show that features talented entertainers from the "Big" island of Hawaii.

    Podchaser
    5
    BigIslandMusicMagazine
    5 years ago
  • Queen of the Universe

    Steve is a great interviewer. I love hearing the diverse talent on The Big Island. The interviews aer engrossing and give a rare look into the artists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurenbroido
    United States5 years ago
  • Great show!

    The best place to find out about everything happening in music on the Big Island of Hawaii and beyond. Steve Roby is a great host with a real passion for music, he has a great array of artists on the show from various genres, and his radio voice is easy to listen to. Highly recommend Songs and Stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erikkarma
    United States5 years ago

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Some feedback mentions a desire for more dynamic energy from the host, suggesting that while the content is enriching, delivery could be improved.
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Many find the podcast a fantastic resource for discovering new musical talent from the Bay Area.

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Michael Mayo: Grammy Nominations, "Fly" (Deluxe), and the Architecture of Voice
Q: How do you determine when a song needs the tech and when it just requires you and the band?
I try to be very intuitively led in how I decide the musical setup for each piece.
Michael Mayo: Grammy Nominations, "Fly" (Deluxe), and the Architecture of Voice
Q: As a vocalist, how do you approach a piece so closely linked to an instrumental virtuosity and what did you want to bring to it to make it your own?
I wanted to imbue my music with a little mischief while paying homage to the original.
Michael Mayo: Grammy Nominations, "Fly" (Deluxe), and the Architecture of Voice
Q: Is community involvement something you aim to incorporate into your larger stage shows as well?
Yes, I love having people join in; it makes the experience interactive and fun.
Michael Mayo: Grammy Nominations, "Fly" (Deluxe), and the Architecture of Voice
Q: When you heard the news about the nominations, specifically getting recognized for both the album and your performance of Four, what was that moment like for you?
It was completely insane, a whirlwind that took me a while to grasp it was real.
Sachal Vasandani: Best Life Now, Stripped Back
Q: When you're working in this format without a full drum kit or heavy production, does it change the way you approach your phrasing or your dynamics?
Yes, it opens up possibilities but also leads me to be truer to the melody, adding individual touches based on live experience with the songs.

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Exploring the vibrant jazz music scene in San Francisco, this podcast features intimate interviews with a diverse range of established and emerging artists. Episodes typically highlight artists' creative processes, their inspirations, and upcoming endeavors. The in-depth discussions not only reveal personal stories and insights into the artists' journeys but also provide listeners with a rare opportunity to discover new music and the cultural influence of the local scene. With a focus on jazz, the content is likely to resonate strongly with music enthusiasts and those interested in the artistic narratives behind performances.

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Recent guests on Songs & Stories include:

1. Michael Mayo
2. Sachal Vasandani
3. Frank London
4. Anat Cohen
5. Mads Tolling
6. Stefon Harris
7. Ben Folds
8. Edward Simon

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