Deeper Grooves: Musicians on Music-Hosted by Cliff Beach

LA musician Cliff Beach interviews top musicians of various genres on their legendary career treks, similar to Inside the Actors Studio, but for Musicians and Engineers, taking a deep dive into the process of creating long-lasting musical impressions.

Eddie Roberts / The New Mastersounds

Deeper Grooves host Cliff Beach sits down with guitarist and label owner Eddie Roberts to discuss his group The New Mastersounds latest album The Deplar Effect, touring after the pandemic, running Denver's own Color Red Label and more. Replay from At Home Interviews on The SoCal Sound 88.5FM.

03-21
36:31

Andy Platt/ Mamas Gun

Deeper Grooves host Cliff Beach sits down with Andy Platt from UK Soul Group Mamas Gun to discuss their latest album "Cure The Jones", their being legends in Japan, touring and supporting artists like Ben L'Oncle Soul, Rapahel Saadig and more. Replay from At Home Interviews 88.5M The Socal Sound.

03-14
39:33

Mykael Gabriel

Deeper Grooves host Cliff Beach sits down with funk/soul/rock guitarist and singer Mykael Gabriel to discuss his latest single Let there be light, his album, touring with Sheila E., his Godfather the late Prince, the Minneapolis Music Scene and more. Replay from The Socal Sound At Home Interviews.

03-08
39:09

Kendra Morris

Deeper Grooves host Cliff Beach interviews Kendra Morris about her latest album Nine Lives, being a female in the music industry, her fear of flying, and her tour with label mates GA-20 and Kelly Finnigan/ Monophonics.

03-01
37:33

Matthew Stubbs / GA-20

Deeper Grooves host Cliff Beach interviews Matthew Stubbs guitarist from GA-20 (and Charlie Musselwhite) on their new album, Crackdown, plus their work for Colemine Records & Alligator, and about their tour with labelmates Kelly Finnigan/The Monophonics, & Kendra Morris and more. Replay from At Home Interviews 88.5 The Socal Sound. More on GA-20 at https://ga20band.com/.

02-22
33:51

Kelly Finnigan / Monophonics

Deeper Groves host Cliff Beach interviews Kelly Finnigan of The Monophonics discussing their latest album Sage Motel, Their work with Colemine Records and their tour with labelmates GA-20 & Kendra Morris and more.  More info for The Monophonics at: https://www.monophonics.com/. Replay from At Home Interviews on 88.5 The Socal Sound.

02-22
38:36

Fantastic Negrito

In this interview, Deeper Groove's host, Cliff Beach, chats with multi-Grammy award-winning musician Fantastic Negrito!  Fantastic Negrito discusses what impact his supporters have had on his career, how he got his start in music, and how his latest album, 'White Jesus Black Problems,' came to life.   When asked about his musical style, Fantastic Negrito says, "...I think it's the great thing about being a middle-aged guy doing this just from the streets. I don't need to follow those rules. I feel like it's the sound of America."  Edited by: Matt Blake  Stay up-to-date with Fantastic Negrito via the links below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticnegritoTwitter: https://twitter.com/MusicNegrito Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fantasticnegrito. Replay from 88.5 The SoCal Sound Hear At Home Interviews.

02-07
42:39

The Allergies

In this interview, join Deeper Grooves host, Cliff Beach, as he chats with electronic music producing & remixing duo from Bristol, The Allergies!  The pair shares details behind creating their latest single, "Going To The Party." They tell us the story of how they met while performing throughout the Bristol, UK, DJ circuit. They describe their found common interests, journeys, and similar tastes in hip-hop and breakbeats.   Fun Fact: The Allergies host a monthly podcast with guest DJs, interviews, and music!  Connect further with The Allergies via the links below. https://theallergies.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallergies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoontheband Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theallergies. Replay from Hear at Home Interviews on 88.5FM The SoCal Sound

01-31
42:29

Gabe Roth / Daptone Records

In this interview, join Deeper Grooves host Cliff Beach for his conversation with the musician, producer, songwriter, and Daptone Records co-founder Gabe Roth.  Roth recalls the origins of Daptone Records, which officially started as Desco Records. He explains that he never wanted to be involved with the business side of music but got into it accidentally. Beach and Roth get into numerous stories, recounting many of the Daptone Record's milestones, their time with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings and much more! Press play and enjoy this nearly an hour-long interview with the great Gabe Roth.  Connect further with Daptone Records via the links below. https://daptonerecords.com/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daptonerecordsTwitter: https://twitter.com/daptonerecords Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daptonehouse. Replay from At Home Interviews at 88.5FM The SoCal Sound.

01-31
55:55

DJ Clifton Weaver

Join Cliff Beach, musician & host of Deeper Grooves, in conversation with the Los Angeles-based DJ specializing in funk, soul, Afrobeat to '60s go-go and Britpop, DJ Clifton Weaver!  Weaver explains his music background and tells the story of how he started DJ’ing around Los Angeles. He also dives into why he likes to concentrate on rare deep cuts he weaves into his DJ sets. He describes the west coast influence and how it has shaped his musical tastes and direction. Weaver also recounts which five albums he would take with him if he was stranded on a deserted island.  Connect further with DJ Clifton Weaver via the links below. https://www.cliftonweaver.com/Instagram: @clifton1775 Twitter: @Clifton1775 Replay from 88.5FM The SoCal Sound Hear at Home Interview.

01-17
34:43

Deeper Grooves 40: A.J. Croce- Season 4 Finale

Cliff Beach sits down with A.J. Croce, son of famed folk singer the late great Jim Croce to discuss his "By Request" Album featuring some well known covers, his previous works with T-Bone Burnett, Jim Gaines, Ben Harper, Leon Russell and more.

03-08
35:09

Deeper Grooves 39 - Daniel French of Las Cafeteras

Cliff Beach sits down to chat with MC/Keys Daniel French from the East LA Chicano Band, Las Cafeteras, their meteoric rise to fame to the Hollywood Bowl, bringing "La Bamba" into the 2020s and rubbing shoulders with Chicano Batman & La Santa Cecilia.

03-01
44:20

Deeper Grooves 38- Catfish Keith

Cliff chats with American Acoustic Blues Artist Catfish Keith about his album "Blues At Midnight" and his back catalog and more, including "Fistful of Riffs", which The Guardian described as "a solo revelation", "breaking new ground for blues."

02-22
38:10

Deeper Grooves Ep. 37- Vikter Duplaix

Cliff talks with Grammy Nominee, Singer/Songwriter/ Producer Vikter Duplaix on his ground breaking Alt. R&B album Bold & Beautiful, his work with Bilal, Clara Hill, Jazzanova and more.

02-15
32:51

Deeper Grooves Ep. 36 - Aubrey Logan

Cliff speaks with Pop/Jazz Trombonist and Vocalist Aubrey Logan about her # 1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz album "Where The Sunshine Is Expensive", along with her other songs from her catalog, her work with Post Modern Jukebox, Dave Koz and more.

02-08
29:17

Deeper Grooves Ep. 35 Clare Means

Cliff Beach chats with long time friend Clare Means about her top charting #1 iTunes singer- songwriter album "Sidewalk Astronomy", her life as a busker in LA and their meeting at the now defunct LA songwriting listening room, Room 5, their joint shows at The Hotel Café in Hollywood and more.

02-01
33:44

Deeper Grooves Ep 34 Ricky McKinnie from The Blind Boys of Alabama

This week Cliff Beach speaks with Grammy Award winning Gospel Singer Ricky McKinnie from The Blind Boys of Alabama about his work with Ben Harper and several others on Deeper Grooves.

01-25
27:02

Deeper Grooves Ep. 33 - Sara Gazarek

Cliff sits down with Grammy-nominated Jazz Vocalist Sara Gazarek about her female jazz super group and Grammy-nominated project SAJE.

01-18
28:48

Deeper Grooves Ep 32: Nigel Hall

Cliff Beach talks with fellow Washingtonian and legendary, Grammy nominated, funk vocalist/keyboardist Nigel Hall about his work with Lettuce, Ledisi, Robert Randolph, The Nigel Hall band and more on the 2nd episode of Season 4 of Deeper Grooves Podcast. You can read more about him at thenigelhall.com.

01-11
41:14

Deeper Grooves Ep 31: Sara Niemietz

Cliff Beach chats with Vocalist/Songwriter Sara Niemietz and discuss her album Twenty Twenty, along with her catalog including her work with Post Modern Jukebox and Legendary composer/guitarist Snuffy Walden (Emmy-West Wing Theme).

01-04
39:34

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