WOTP Radio Podcast.

This is a red. white and blues episode of West of Twin Peaks Radio ..... with sonic fireworks courtesy guest artist, Sacramento blues powerhouse KATIE KNIPP, playing some live songs, and digging deep into her Billboard charting EP "The Well." PLUS, the incredible Chloe Studebaker of ZELMA STONE calls in to talk about her new single “Gift Horse.” And of course a full first hour of BRAND NEW MUSIC leaning heavily today on Americana, roots, blues, folks, country and soul.

On this episode, queer Oakland indie artist Emily Afton calls in to release a new single off her upcoming EP "Reconsideration," and talk about headlining the KXSF PRIDE benefit. Also, guest artist Sarah Gagnon, front woman of Bay Area band Hectorine, joins me live in studio with a great conversation about the band's new LP "Tears" including a deep dive into the album. And of course, tons of brand new music.

On this episode, Alexi Glickman of San Francisco band Sandy's joins me live to dive deep into the group's cinematic new LP "Magic Mind," and chat about its concept and how it created a new world during a time when we were all locked away at home. Plus Aki Ehara of the Seshen calls in to chat about the band's first gig in 16 months....opening this weekend's Stern Grove Festival. And a full first hour of brand new music from African American and Black artists worldwide celebrating Juneteenth.

On this episode, a celebration of re-emergence! Oaklands WATERSTRIDER, aka Nate Salman, is live as guest artist to dive deep into his new EP "Sublimate" and chat about how it captures the transformation from despair and disconnection to hope and love. PLUS, Nate introduces his new duo project TALMIRAGE, and explains how its funky, dance-y sound is one of joy and connection! ALSO, a chat with Ilana Vasconcelos with the Stern Grove Festival shares the news that the Festival WILL BE HELD LIVE at Stern Grove on Sundays throughout the summer, with some changes. And of course, tons of great new tunes that fit the moment.

On this episode, Oakland's Sawyer Gebauer, frontman/vocalist of the band Catch Pritchard, joins me live in studio to dive deep into their full-length debut LP "I Still Miss Theresa Benoit," and chat about where they came up with that unusual name, and his past experience of being a traveling musician vs. being a "locked down" artist during the pandemic. Plus Oakland's Emily Afton checks in to play her new remix single "Fractions" featuring another queer local artist, Mahawam. And a full first hour of brand new music.