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Dave McMurray stops by to talk about his career, the music scene in Detroit, how he got turned onto the Grateful Dead and his new album "Grateful Deadication" on Blue Note Records. Dave McMurray has taken a long, strange trip to arrive at his sophomore release for Blue Note Records.…

Nettie Baker is the daughter of legendary rock n' roll drummer Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith, Fela Kuti) and writer of "‘Tales Of A Rock Star’s Daughter." She stops by to talk about growing up with Ginger and her life since. Even by the often outlandish extremes of the rock…

LP chats with husband-wife duo Chris Turpin + Stephanie Jean about their sophomore album Click Click Domino. Ida Mae moved to the USA with nothing but Chris' National Steel guitar, a tin tambourine, a broken major record deal and their debut record under our arms. It was at huge personal…

This is a public service announcement. DEVO needs your vote for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And Gerald Casale from the band has stopped by to share some stories about Akron, Ohio's finest band. We need YOU to go vote for DEVO. Go to I Rocked the Fan…

Jack Casady, bass player from Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane, SVT, the Yanks and Jefferson Starship joins Lawrence Peryer to talk shop about the bass and his influences. And it's his 77th bday today. Happy bday Jack! John William "Jack" Casady (born April 13, 1944) is an American bass guitarist, best…

Rudy Sarzo, whose lengthy musical career as an artist includes work with Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, and the Guess Who stops by to talk about immigrating from Cuba, growing up in Miami and New Jersey, and his early career. Rudy Sarzo is a professional recording and performing artist worldwide…

Michaelangelo Matos joined us for a live taping about his new book "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year". Michaelangelo Matos is the author of "The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America" and "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year." "Can't Slow Down"…

Poet and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib stops by to chat with LP about his podcast season on KCRW's Lost Notes, his writing, and his time in New Haven, CT and Columbus, OH. Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. His poetry has been published in…

Joe Satriani stops by to talk about growing up in Long Island, moving to San Francisco, getting breaks with Mick Jagger and launching a solo career. Don't worry, they also talk about Joe's love of guitar. Joe Satriani was born on July 15, 1956 at Westbury (in the state of…

On this episode LP sits down with one of his heroes, Jorma Kaukonen and his wife Vanessa. Talking about the creation of Fur Peace Ranch, virtual concerts, Jack Casady, revisiting songs from Jefferson Airplane, and Hot Tuna. In a career that has already spanned a half-century, legendary guitarist and vocalist,…

LP catches up with Andrew Loog Oldham. Andrew managed and produced the Rolling Stones until 1967, started Immediate Records, and then went out to lunch for many years. The longtime manager and producer of the Rolling Stones, Andrew Loog Oldham promoted and nurtured the group's notorious reputation as the bad…

LP chats with Rishi Dhir. Formed in Montreal in 2009, Elephant Stone is the brainchild of vocalist, bassist, songwriter, and sitar player, Rishi Dhir. Elephant Stone have toured extensively throughout North America and Europe and are prominent members of the burgeoning psych rock scene. Dhir has recorded, performed, and toured…

The Los Angeles-based saxophonist, composer, and Grammy-winning producer discusses the creative philosophies and inspirations that led to his unique album, Unusual Object. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On Josh Johnson, the Los Angeles-based saxophonist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and Grammy Award-winning producer. Josh joined me earlier this year to talk about his…

The renowned Canadian percussionist, tabla player, and educator discusses his lifelong embrace of Indian musical traditions and the fusion with synthesized textures that inspires his project Temporal Waves. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On composer and percussionist Shawn Mativetsky. A renowned tabla player, Shawn is a pioneer in bridging the worlds…

With Smoke Jazz Club celebrating its twenty-fifth year, co-owner Paul Stache joins us to discuss the challenges and rewards of maintaining an essential venue for Manhattan's jazz community. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On Paul Stache, co-owner (with his wife and partner Molly Sparrow Johnson) of Smoke Jazz Club, one of…

Author Shain Shapiro, trumpeter Thomas Marriot, and DJ collective Seattle House Mafia join the podcast to shed light on the past, present, and future states of local music scenes. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight is going to shine a little differently. Instead of a single guest, we will have three segments…

The innovative jazz drummer discusses the beautiful islands of Maine, approaching music with sincerity, his connection to Berlin, and experiments with solo percussion on the album Most Definitely. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On drummer and composer Devin Gray. Like me, Devin is a born New Englander who made his…

The founder and CEO of Inveniem and Definitive Authentic talks about the importance of an artist's archive, the notion of pre-nostalgia, unexpected discoveries in lost boxes, and curating virtual museums for music's biggest stars. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On Brad Mindich, an entrepreneur who works directly with artists, athletes, and…

The Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark frontman chats about art movements, political treachery, Kraftwerk's impact, and the brilliant album Bauhaus Staircase. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On Andy McCluskey, the singer, songwriter, musician, and producer best known as the lead singer and bass guitarist of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (also…

The JUNO Award-winning oud player and guitarist discusses the joy of partaking in a musical melting pot, the avant-garde scene in Vancouver, and his many projects, including recent albums with his ensemble The Marrow and drummer Christian Lillinger. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On JUNO Award-winning oud player and guitarist Gordon…

The indie rock pioneer, known for his work with The Dream Syndicate and The Baseball Project, joins the podcast for a freewheeling conversation centered around his 'redemptive' new memoir, I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On trailblazing songwriter and now memoirist Steve Wynn.…

The Austin-based composer talks about scoring films for the likes of Richard Linklater, his process for juggling music projects, and bringing his latest release, Music For Prophet, to the concert stage. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On the acclaimed and intriguing composer, bandleader, and improviser Graham Reynolds. The Austin-based Reynolds…

The acclaimed Japanese pianist, composer, and improviser discusses her incredibly prolific output, redefining jazz as a spirit rather than a style, and her recent recordings with the quartet Kaze and the Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On pianist and composer Satoko Fujii, an incredibly unique and…

The Bauhaus and Love and Rockets bassist chats with guest host Michael Donaldson about lighting candles, the magic(k) muse, touring with Jane's Addiction, and the album collecting his early demos, Tracks From The Attic. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On the musician and producer David John Haskins, better known to…