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Join me for the last episode of the season, armed with a hot chocolate, as I go over five things I've learned about doing this podcast in 2024. I also answer a few questions that you've asked me. Lastly, I talk about what's coming in 2025: artists to watch for, festival announcements on the horizon, and some goals I have for the podcast. Cheers to you and yours, this holiday season!

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There’s two episodes left this season! I've got my St. Francis zinfandel, along with some other sweets, and I review the year in music. I talk about my favorite live acts (both established artists, and newer), my favorite in-store appearances by artists, favorite music this year, and other highlights of this podcast in 2024. Cheers!

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There's only three episodes left this season! Join me as I grab a beer (a chocolate vanilla creme stout), and talk about the newly dropped 2025 Coachella lineup. I had to re-record the episode, so I could highlight the top names, the artists I got right on my mock lineup, and other great acts they've booked. Also, I wish a happy birthday to the late Jeff Buckley, and highlight a couple of music docs premiering later this month. AND, new music from Wallice, Devon Thompson, and Angel Olson. Cheers!

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Join me for some DAOU cabernet sauvignon, as I talk about Primavera Sound (Porto edition), the KROQ Acoustic Xmas lineup, and music from Sophie Holohan, Allen Stone, and MK.gee. Also, I pay tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, and wish happy birthday to Neil Young. Lastly, I go through some of the Grammy nominations, on the heels of their announcement for 2025. Cheers!

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I'm having a 'Bunny With A Chainsaw' IPA, and attempting to chat during election week. I have a JarFive+1, where I talk about Tyler The Creator, When We Were Young and Innings Festivals, along with music from Sade, Soccer Mommy, and mxmtoon. Also, a Tasting Room that includes some easy listening for the stressful election week, and a contrasting Vintage Pour featuring Rage Against The Machine. Also, how do you feel about artists canceling concerts for mental health reasons?

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Join me with my former student, Jason Chumpitaz, as we talk about our favorite Halloween movies and music. Also, we review the new Primavera Barcelona lineup. Finally, he tells us about some of the shows and festivals he's been to this year, and how he ended up doing a write-up for an LA publication about NOFX's last 3 shows. Have a beer (we pregamed, Modelo for him, Voodoo Ranger IPA for me), and listen to us talk about rock, reggae, and punk acts from 2024.

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Join me on this deluxe episode, with a maple flavored old fashioned, as I talk about new festival lineups, what a radius clause is, and what it has to do with booking Coachella acts. Also, Bishop Briggs in the Tasting Room, and a Led Zeppelin Vintage Pour. And, what do you do when one of your favorite artists is problematic? Do you keep listening? Or do you erase them from your playlist?

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In this episode, I talk about the trend of live performers using backing tracks for their vocals. Everyone from legend Frankie Valli, to modern pop star Sabrina Carpenter have been accused of relying on them. Also, I talk about The Linda Lindas, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction this weekend, Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, and fall albums from Miles Davis and Dave Matthews Band. Also, a special vintage pour tribute to my dad, on his 78th birthday. Cheers!