Pigs in a Podcast

Warren Haynes was in town recently for a solo show at The Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. He checked in from the road to chat with Mojoe.

Local songwriter - by way of Colorado, but we now claim him as one of our own - Jackson Emmer drops by the studio to chat with Jamie Coffis, play a few tunes, recap the recent Todd Snider tribute in Santa Cruz, AND talk about his show taking place at The Ugly Mug in Soquel on Saturday, February 14th.

Santa Cruz legends Snail (Ken Craft, Craig Owens, Bob O'Neil) dropped into the sty to chat with Jamie Coffis on "Neighborhood Night" ahead of their December reunion show at Felton Music Hall. Here's a great snapshot of Santa Cruz music history, along with two live tracks: "Tonight" and "Gotta Run."

Songwriter Larry Diehl, accompanied by Glenn MacPherson on guitar, visits host Jamie Coffis and plays from his new record, "Long Road Back Home." Features live versions of the tunes "Somewhere Else," "No One Left to Bury" and the title track.

Jamie talks shop with fellow musician and KPIG DJ Michael Gaither in this one. Let's call it a belated Christmas episode. Michael chats about the origins of Krampus (the friendly Christmas demon) and some in-costume appearances he has lined up for the month. Live tunes include the sketchy holiday songs "The Krampus Comes Out Tonight," "No More Tequila For Santa," and new one, "Tens of Dollars." Subscribe to the series in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.

Two of our longtime favorites - and bestest pals - Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai were in the sty recently to play a few tunes and promote TWO shows they had locally. Here's their interview with Mojoe along with live takes on Jesse Winchester's "That's What Makes You Strong," Dayan's autobiographical "The San Juan Song," and "While You Still Got Your Breath, a new one from Keith. Enjoy!

Christian Walsh of the local band August Sun sits in on "Neighborhood Night" for some shop talk and live tunes with host Jamie Coffis.

Local songwriter - an "American Idol" alumnus (Season 10) James Durbin drops into the sty. This episode includes a live version of his song "Freedom Blvd" and the debut of his new single, "Hold Me".

The good Reverend Freakchild is a master blues player we've been featuring here on the pig for a long time. In this extra-long interview, he chats live with host Jamie Coffis and play from his latest record, "A Bluesman of Sorts," Great stuff!

The slide guitar great Roy Rogers does a phoner with host Jamie Coffis on a recent episode of "Neighborhood Night," captured here in our "Pigs In a Podcast" series.

Peppino D'Agostino did a special, intimage show up at Wind River Studios in Santa Cruz last month, and beforehand he did a special "Neighhborhood Night" chat with host Jamie Coffis about his approach to music and the guitar. This one's special AND includes two gorgeous acoustic tracks from Peppino.

Texas greats James McMurtry and Betty Soo dropped into the sty on their annual run out west and through Santa Cruz. LOTS of music in this one including "Sons of the Second Sons" (from James' last record, "Horses and the Hounds," "Color of Night" from his new one, "Black Dog and the Wandering Boy," "Gulf Road" from Betty's record "If You Never Go Away," and a sweet cover of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee."

Roger Street Friedman and Garrison Starr stopped into the sty before a soundcheck in Santa Cruz in early June to chat with Jamie Coffis. Here's a quick interivew and a song each from these two amazing songwriters!

Locally sourced music this time out as Jamie Coffis chats with Stormin' Norman and Ken Craft about Norman's new record, "Road Trip."

Laurie Lewis - songwriter, fiddler, guitarist and longtime staple on the acoustic music scene - checked in on a recent "Neighborhood Night" to chat with host Jamie Coffis about her upcoming show that weekend where she paired up with legendary guitar player Nina Gerber.

Songwriter Taylor Rae - a native of the San Lorenzo Valley who's moved to Texas and is doing GREAT things (YAY, Taylor) was recently in town to celebrate her newest CD, "The Void." She dropped by Neighborhood Night, accompanied by Spencer James, and chatted with host Jamie Coffis.

Warren Haynes dropped by the sty en route to a show in Monterey in early May to chat about his time with The Allman Brothers Band, Govt. Mule and his current solo career.

Poi Rogers (aka Carolyn Sills and Gerard Egan) play in the sty and chat with Jamie Coffis about their debut release, "Twilight Blues." And don't miss their big local show on Friday, June 27th at The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz!

Back in the studio for this one, as Jamie welcomes one of our absolute local favorites: Alex and Justina Lucero drop into the sty on a recent "Neighborhood Night" and recap a recent trip to Ireland and debut a few new tunes, live and on the air!

Texas blues artist Eddie 9V checks in from the road (via the phone) with Jamie Coffis on a recent episode of "Neighborhood Night."

Songwriter Seth Walker checks in from the road on a recent "Neighborhood Night" with Jamie Coffis and chats about his new record, "Why the Worry."

Harp Guitarist Muriel Anderson was on "Neighborhood Night" rencently before a private concert here in town. She chats with host Jamie Coffis about her 20-stringed guitar and her approach to a unique form of guitar music.

Local songwriter Joe Kaplow drops in for a chat and some tunes with Jamie Coffis on our "Neighborhood Night" series, replayed here as Episode #130 of "Pigs In a Podcast." Learn more about Joe at his website and in this recent interview in https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/02/19/indie-folk-songwriter-joe-kapow-plays-a-rare-hometown-gig-at-the-crepe-place/.

A radio in-the-round with songwriters Mike Hellman and Abigayle Kompst (with host Jamie Coffis joining in on one tune). Mike and Abigayle did a Nashville-style in-the-round with songwriter Jackson Emmer at The Ugly Mug in Soquel and talked it up with host Jamie.

Songwriter Rory Lynch chats with Jamie Coffis live in the sty!

San Luis Obispo songwriter Mark Adams drops into the sty with a couple of bandmates, plays tunes from his new record, "California Bound," and chats with Jamie Coffis.

Erik Rozite of local band The Dirt Rakers talks with "Neighborhood Night" host Jamie Coffis about their new record, "Americana Seed Company" and their ongoing Americana Nights at Felton Music Hall. This interview includes live versions of the songs "Unity" and "Living Here" and a studio track "Honey Jars" off their new record.

Chris Jones of the local band Wolf Jett chats with Jamie Coffis on a recent episode of "Neighborhood Night" and debuts a few new songs live on the air.

Mike Devol of the band Greensky Bluegrass chats live-in-the-sty with guest host Michael Gaither on "Neighborhood Night." Devol plays bass in the band and calls Santa Cruz home these days. 

Jamie and Kellen Coffis, along with the rest of their Coffis Brothers Band, bring new songs and a new album to a special episode of "Neighborhood Night." Includes live takes on "Home" and "Do You Want To" from the new record, along with the CD tracks "I Ain't Worthy" and "Mitsubishi."

Erik Fidel of the Beatles tribute band The Fab Four (he plays Ringo) returns to talk about the band's annual show at The Rio Theatre with "Neighborhood Night" host Jamie Coffis. Remember that you can subscribe to "Pigs In a Podcast" at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube...wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Bay area singer Chris Webster chats with host Jamie Coffis about her upcoming Kuumbwa Jazz Center gig with Duo Quartet (with Nina Gerber, Pamela Delgado and Jeri Jones.) Remember that you can subscribe to "Pigs In a Podcast" at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube...wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Local songwriters Tom Faia and Kate Miller chat with Jamie Coffis about their latest album, "Bad For Each Other." Remember that you can subscribe to "Pigs In a Podcast" at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube...wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Nashville songwriter Katie Pruitt chats from the road with Jamie Coffis about her new album, Mantras, and her local show the night before at Felton Music Hall. Remember that you can subscribe to "Pigs In a Podcast" at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube...wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Mike Harmeier and Zach Moulton of the band Silverada drop into the sty to chat with Jamie Coffis before their show at Moe's Alley later that evening. Includes a live version of their tune - and a KPIG favorite - "Anywhere But Here." Remember that you can subscribe to "Pigs In a Podcast" at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube...wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Bay Area favorite Jeffrey Halford returns to a recent episode of "Neighborhood Night" to talk shop with host Jamie Coffis about upcoming shows, plans for new music, and what's in store for his next European trip with his band The Healers in the fall.

Texas songwriter - by way of the bay area - Mighty Mike Schermer chats with host Jamie Coffis and does a mini-concert in the sty, backed by local favorite Charlie Wallace on dobro. Live tunes include "Dale Watson Moved to Memphis" (off Mike's newest record "The Legend of Michael Ray Pickens and his Old Man Country Band"), "Silence," and a cover of Willie Nelson's "Sad Songs and Waltzes."

Erika Tiejen (of The T Sisters) chats with Jamie about their band's new EP, "Sheroes" and their upcoming show (August 8th) at Felton Music Hall.

Reverend Freakchild checks in with host Jamie Coffis to talk about about his newest record, "Songs of Beauty and Ashes of Realization".

Songwriter Jackson Emmer makes his way to "Neighborhood Night," talking songwriting with host Jamie Coffis and playing several live tunes including "Goddess In My House," "Cereal Dust" and "Paper Savior."

Santa Cruz (by way of Houston) songwriter returns to the sty to chat with Jamie about his three-years-in-the-making release "Trials and Triumphs." Includes live takes on his songs "What I Am" and "Home" from the record PLUS a new tune, "Home".

One of our ABSOLUTE favorites, James McMurtry, drops into the sty with Austin's Betty Soo to play and and chat with Ramblin' Ror' on the afternoon before their June 2024 show at The Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. This episode includes live version of James' "Melinda" and Canola Field," Betty Soo's "Henry & Me," and James and Betty teaming up on "Gulf Road" (an old song of James' that Betty recorded on her new record.)

All the way from Sydney Austrailia, songwriter Imogen Clark drops into the sty to chat with Ramblin' Ror' and showcase tunes from her new record "Art of Getting Through," just days before it drops! This episode includes the CD tracks "Sebastian" and the title track, along with Imogen playing the songs "All Hard Feelings" and "Squinters" a tune she cowrote with Steve Poltz.

Anthony Arya returns to Neighborhood Night to chat with guest host Mick Gray and showcase his newest record, "As It Turns Out."

Laura Monroe, Rick Allen and Tammi Brown chat with Jamie Coffis about their upcoming fundraiser for The Raven Drum Foundation.

Nate Hilts chats on the phone with Jamie about his band The Dead South. You can catch them here in the bay area at The Warfield (in San Francisco) on Thursday, August 15th!

Jacob Sharp from the North Carolina outfit Mipso chats from the road with host Jamie Coffis on a recent episode of "Neighborhood Night."

A recent Neighborhood Night episode where host Jamie Coffis interviews his brother (and bandmate) Kellen Coffis. Kellen plays a few tunes live, and they chat about upcoming gigs for their band AND their country side project, Swell City Opry (playing locally at El Vaquero Winery in Corralitos on Sunday, April 21st.

Alex Lucero, likely the hardest working musician in Santa Cruz (when he's not on the road, too) sits in with host Jamie and plays a few tunes live on a recent issue of Neighborhood Night.