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The Jake Feinberg Show

by Jake Feinberg

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-feinberg/subscribeOn The Jake Feinberg Show (radio) and in Facebook Lives, Jake Feinberg has now conducted over 2,000 interviews with “The Cats”—popular musicians across the spectrum from rock to jazz, R&B to folk, pop to country, bluegrass to fusion. Jake’s unique interviewing style puts musicians at their ease and inspires them to reflect candidly on topics familiar or unexpected.The Cats tell little stories, muse about life, uncover aspects of the music business, dig deep into overcoming adversity, revel in camaraderie, and open their souls. You will never see musicians in the same light again....

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Episodes

  1. The Ken Sokolov Interview

    Multi-faceted musician talks about the many chapters of his artistic existence including his foray into Balkan music and hanging with Ken Kesey and The Pranksters.

  2. The Jimmy Madison Interview

    "You had to be a jack of all trades....I had the reputation for being a good drummer."Growing up in Cincinnati Jimmy Madison could look across the river and see "King Records," the recording home of James Brown. When he befriended David Mathews in his teens it began a musical collaboration with...

  3. Voltaire's Ghost Interview

    Dynamic goth trio talks about their collective experiences in the studio and on the bandstand.

  4. The Richard Gowen Interview

    Prolific younger drummer talks about his approach to rhythm and driving a band by keeping time and dancing on the kit.

  5. The Thxrsday Interview

    Young producer and musician talks about developing his own niche in Nashville, TN.

  6. The Skyve Interview

    Young musician talks about his transition from rap to indie music and his need to develop a musical community in the town where he resides.

  7. The Cash Farrar Interview

    Bay Area saxophonist talks about discovering and eventually taking over Haight Levels in San Francisco and developing his sound around a milieu of cats.

  8. The Oliver Lake Interview

    Transcendent saxophone player talks about his early musical roots and family responsibilities growing up in St. Louis and the formation of the Black Artists Group.

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  10. The Luis Gasca Interview

    Legendary trumpeter, producer and band leader talks about everyone and everything in his illustrious career. RIP

  11. The Dr. Patrick Gleeson Interview Part II

    Iconic synth pioneer in an ongoing discussion about music and life....

  12. The Michelle Zarin Interview

    Bay Area dancer and Record Plant (Sausalito) producer talks about her iconic relationships with Sly Stone, Tower of Power and Bill Graham. RIP

  13. The Aaron Sperske Interview Set VII

    Prolific drummer and producer talks about moving back to his hometown of Altadena after the fires in '25 and how he has connected on a more visceral level to the town because of what has been preserved and what is growing back.

  14. The Jillian Coogan Interview

    Yogic practitioner and divine spirit talks about overcoming adversity in her life and how meditation has allowed her to become more mindful of her actions and the world around her. RIP

  15. The Bobby Broom Interview

    Prodigious guitarist talks about working with the late great Sonny Rollins and how he developed his own sound by the music he was hearing on the radio and in the clubs in Harlem and NYC.

  16. The Nina Rao Interview

    Devotional mantra singer talks about her early exposure to this timeless tradition from her grandfather in India, coming to the states and ultimately connecting with Krishna Das in 1996. She has been a fixture in his Kirtan Band since then.

  17. The William Allaudin Mathieu Interview

    Sufi composer and musician talks about composing and touring with Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington and Second City Theatre along with the improvisational musical games he created with The Ghost Opera. The Shrine Thief.

  18. The Jeffrey Silverstein Interview

    Multi-dimensional artist and advocate talks about becoming more comfortable with his singing or speaking voice and acclimating the dynamic yet uneven Portland music scene.

  19. The Tully Ryan Interview

    Australian drummer talks about taking on work that comes to him organically like his current Japanese tour with guitar wizard Char.

  20. The Manu Chevalier Interview

    Dynamic French musician talks about his love of early Brazilian fusion pioneers and how he tries to incorporate their vibe into his own compositions.

  21. The Matt Claflin Interview

    Young lion talks about allowing the music to play him on the bandstand, how he has dealt with recent adversity in his life and doing his first domestic tour with Sam Blasucci.

  22. The Natalia Lauk Interview

    Siberian born pianist talks about the house gigs she played growing up and her intentions for creating The KIND Institute in Pocatello, ID.

  23. The Alan Gamboa Interview

    Sacramento based drummer talks about diving into jazz in college and how he uses polyrhythms to elevate any ensemble he's in including Love Mischief.

  24. The Raya Hadzhieva Interview

    Bulgarian musician and producer talks about finding her own individual sound within the group conversation.

  25. The ML Underwoord Interview

    Prolific songwriter talks about his life story and how (through his experiences) he encourages younger cats to rise up as young artists in Gary, IN.

  26. The Ike Willis Interview

    The rock opera needs some good talent. The energy needs to rise and in order for that to happen you need to command the stage. My guest was an integral part to one of the greatest touring live ensembles in the history of the western world. He joined Frank Zappa at the tail end of the seventies He...

  27. The Dick Curtis Interview

    Prolific musician talks about leaving his rote existence in the science lab and developing his chops as a drummer in country bands and organ trios in Denver.

  28. The Alex Ligertwood Interview

    Incredible vocalist talks about his humble upbringings backing up Ben E. King and other American blues artists and moving to the States and playing with Carlos Santana and Bill Kreutzmann. RIP

  29. The InfamousMusik Interview

    Versatile singer and rapper talks about his newest collaboration with his wife Chandra and how he wants to bring more uplifting messages to rap music.

  30. The Aidan McCarthy Interview

    Fearless young bass player talks about moving to NYC and incorporating his instrument and sound into various live and studio settings.

  31. The Joesph Blue Interview

    Native of Lafeyette, LA talks about how his songs emanate from the loss of the people closest to him in his life and how he uses these songs as a form of perseverance.

  32. The Julian Ho Interview

    Multi-racial drummer and sonic innovator talks about the early support he received from his parents and the various musical projects he is involved with meant to raise the collective vibration of our society.

  33. The Matt Axton Interview

    Band Leader who comes from a deep musical lineage talks about touring in the modern era and how he curates his shows based on the venue and type of audience he may have on that particular night.

  34. The Paul Tillman Smith Interview

    Iconic Bay Area drummer talks about playing with Sonny Simmons and moving to New York and falling in with all the avant-garde cats before returning to Oakland and becoming a formidable producer and advocate for the music.

  35. The Bob Athayde Interview

    Legendary East Bay musician, educator and advocate talks about his early roots in RnB and Jazz and how he has tried to play a role in extending the lineage of modern music.

  36. The Dash Crofts Interview

    Gifted multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter talks about how the Bahai faith helped lead him and Jim Seals into musical nirvana as The Champs, The Dawn Breakers and ultimately Seals & Crofts. RIP

  37. The Eliana Athayde Interview Set II

    Further discussion of her ubiquitous music career and what she determines as effective leadership on the bandstand.

  38. The Eliana Athayde Interview

    Brilliant and ebullient bassist talks about being raised in a musical family and playing in a jazz trio format with her father and brother growing up in Orinda. A frank discussion about the realities of becoming a full-time professional musician.

  39. The James Alan Hatch Interview

    Blazing keyboardist and member of Rado talks about the evolution of the band's sound and his own individual voice.

  40. The Dylan Tuthill Interview

    Frontman for Rado talks about the evolution of the band's sound through "Pocket Therapy." Still looking for my socks...

  41. The Jim Campilongo Interview Set III

    Inventive guitar wizard talks about influences like Les Paul, Wes Montgomery and his latest album revolving around Action Park in New Jersey.

  42. The Tyrone Allen Interview

    Gifted double bassist talks about the intangibles that he learned from playing live consistently in D.C. and how he creates music that feels right and inspires him.

  43. The Abe Yellen Interview

    Singer songwriter who grew up in a musical family, talks about his decision to move from Austin to Los Angeles in furtherance of pursuing his most authentic self.

  44. The Rourke Interview

    Musician and filmmaker talks about the meaning behind his songs and how he has tried to use adversity to become more resilient as a creator.

  45. The Pran Interview

    Thai musician talks about transforming his musical acumen from a hobby to a livelihood.

  46. The Donny Benet Interview

    Legendary Australian multi-instrumentalist talks about playing jazz gigs with Mike Nock and taking his musical aptitude in a myriad of different directions always seeking original song and sound.

  47. The Chester Thompson Interview Set IV

    Magical drummer talks about playing double drums with Phil Collins and his dedication to learning authentic ethnic rhythms regardless of genre.

  48. The Jimmy Haslip Interview Set II

    Continued discussion of a hallmark music career including his time spent with Tommy Bolin, CSN and Jaco!

  49. The J.M. Arnold Interview

    Comprehensive conversation about the profound impact of Bruce Arnold and his band Orpheus on American music as told by his son.

  50. The Jimmy Haslip Interview

    Genre defying bass player talks about his early musical roots growing up in Long Island.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-feinberg/subscribeOn The Jake Feinberg Show (radio) and in Facebook Lives, Jake Feinberg has now conducted over 2,000 interviews with “The Cats”—popular musicians across the spectrum from rock to jazz, R&B to folk, pop to country, bluegrass to fusion. Jake’s unique interviewing style puts musicians at their ease and inspires them to reflect candidly on topics familiar or unexpected.The Cats tell little stories, muse about life, uncover aspects of the music business, dig deep into overcoming adversity, revel in camaraderie, and open their souls. You will never see musicians in the same light again....

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Jake Feinberg

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-feinberg/subscribeOn The Jake Feinberg Show (radio) and in Facebook Lives, Jake Feinberg has now conducted over 2,000 interviews with “The Cats”—popular musicians across the spectrum from rock to jazz, R&B to folk, pop to...

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