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Episode Overview:In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with Sam Lucid, bassist, vocalist, and songwriter for the genre-defying band Dogs in a Pile. Based out of Asbury Park, New Jersey, the band has built a passionate fanbase with their eclectic blend of funk, jazz, rock, and psychedelia. Sam talks about the band's creative process, upcoming album, and what fans can expect from their highly anticipated show at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco. He also shares stories from the road, including the band's efforts to support wildfire relief during their West Coast tour. What You'll Hear in This Episode: The origins of Dogs in a Pile and the story behind their unique name. How the band approaches blending diverse musical styles into their setlists and recordings. Sam's reflections on his musical journey from Berklee College of Music to the national stage. Insights into the band's forthcoming album and how it revisits their early DIY ethos. The story behind the songs "Bent Strange" and "Chop Shop," and why they've become fan favorites. Highlights from their recent New Year's Eve performance at Putnam Palace. A behind-the-scenes look at the West Coast tour, including their wildfire relief efforts in San Diego. What fans can look forward to at their Rickshaw Stop show on January 17th. Featured Tracks in This Episode: “You Didn't Hear it From Me” (Recorded live at Putnam Palace on New Year's Eve) “Bent Strange” (Live recording) “Chop Shop” (Live recording) Upcoming Tour Date Highlight: Dogs in a Pile at Rickshaw Stop

Show Notes:In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with Karen Barajas of Karen y Los Remedios, the trailblazing trio redefining the boundaries of cumbia. Karen shares the group's origin story, from early collaborations with Jonathan Muriel (Jiony) and the addition of guitarist Guillermo Berbeyer (Z.A.M.P.A.) to their evolution into one of the most innovative acts in Latin music today. The discussion delves into the group's creative process, blending traditional Latin rhythms with downtempo and electronic experimentation, and the profoundly personal inspirations behind their acclaimed 2023 album Silencio. Karen opens up about her journey as an artist, the influences that shaped her sound, and what fans can expect at their upcoming show on January 19th at San Francisco's Rickshaw Stop. Along the way, listeners will hear standout tracks from the group, including “Las Muchachas,” “Cartas Marinas,” and “Presagio.” Tune in for a thoughtful, engaging conversation that bridges the poetic and the danceable, offering a fresh perspective on modern cumbia. Guest Information: Name: Ana Karen Barajas of Karen y Los Remedios Bio: Ana Karen Barajas is the leader of Karen y Los Remedios, a genre-defying project that blends cumbia with electronic and experimental rhythms. Website: Karen y Los Remedios on ZZK Records Social Media: Instagram: @karenylosremedios Facebook: Karen y Los Remedios Call-To-Action:Don't miss Karen y Los Remedios live in concert on Sunday, January 19th, at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco. Doors open at 7 PM, and tickets are available here. Be sure to subscribe to Backstage Bay Area on YouTube and Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode! Podcast Playlist – Songs Played in the Episode: “Las Muchachas” “Cartas Marinas” “Presagio” Hashtags:#BackstageBayArea #KarenyLosRemedios #CumbiaFusion #SilencioAlbum #LiveMusicSF #PodcastLife

Chasta & Baby Huey interviewed Jakob Armstrong, the singer and guitarist for Ultra Q and the son of Billie Joe Armstrong. Jakob gives a show review for the Blink-182 & Pierce The Veil concert, plus he explains the history of his music career, from starting out as Jakob Danger to Mt. Eddy to Ultra Q. Jakob also talks about his process for writing music, how his band comes up with their artwork and presentation of their music videos and previews Ultra Q's upcoming tour. Jakob breaks down how he ended up on stage playing with Green Day at Wembley Stadium and why it's important for him to play music with his Dad. Jakob also reflects on what it meant to him to play 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley and the state of the Bay Area music scene that he came up in. Ultra Q's latest album "Empty Eddy" is out now. Ultra Q will be playing the following Northern California dates:The Starlet Room in Sacramento on July 27th.The Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco on August 2nd.The Catalyst in Santa Cruz on October 23rd.For tickets and more info check out: ultraqmusic.com Get your Rock N Roll Fix at: 1077thebone.comFollow 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok.Follow 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview with show host Steve Roby and Matt Lowell, the Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Lo Moon's frontman, offers an insightful look into the band's journey, creative processes, and latest album, I Wish You Way More Than Luck. Matt discusses the band's origins, detailing how his move to Los Angeles led to the formation of Lo Moon with members Samuel Stewart and Crisanta Baker. The conversation delves into the album's inspiration, drawn from Matt's formative years in rural Connecticut, highlighting key influences such as David Foster Wallace's literature and the emotional nostalgia of creating music during that period. Matt shares anecdotes about creating the album's artwork, emphasizing its significance and the creative process behind it. The host and guest explore individual tracks from the album. Matt provides backstories to songs like "Connecticut" and "Water," explaining their unique compositions and the emotional moments captured during recording sessions. The discussion also touches on what fans can expect from Lo Moon's forthcoming projects and the diversity in the album's physical releases, including colored vinyl and cassette tapes. Lastly, Matt talks about the excitement for their upcoming performance at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco, promising an engaging setlist with new material. Throughout the interview, Matt conveys his deep connection to the music and eagerness to share it with the audience.

Storyteller Adrianna Tan is an enthusiastic bus rider who has ridden buses in more than 30 countries worldwide. But when she finally moves to San Francisco five years ago, she quickly finds out that in many ways, our Muni is not like all the rest. This story was recorded at Muni Diaries Live in April, 2023 at Rickshaw Stop. If you have your own Muni tale to share on our podcast, pitch your story by emailing us at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com.

If you've been to Muni Diaries Live, you know we end every show with a Muni themed poetry throw down called the Muni Haiku Battle. After taking a two year break from the stage during the pandemic, Muni Diaries Live is back at Rickshaw Stop on Thursday, April 7, 2022! We are so excited to be back and today's episode is a little preview of what you can expect. In today's episode, poet and transit enthusiast Mc Allen throws down with challenger Wonder Dave in a battle for his crown. Mc Allen and Wonder Dave will both be back on April 7 at Rickshaw Stop. Get your tickets here to see them live!

With Gen Z really not that into Biden, and median voters tuning out politics, Biden definitely needs a new message: Blame the GOP for Covid dragging on. Snapchat's Peter Hamby joins guest host Tim Miller on today's episode. Special Guest: Peter Hamby.

After shuttering for more than a year since the start of the pandemic, San Francisco venues finally opened their doors for the first time this summer. We talk to Rickshaw Stop managing partner Dan Strachota about their first indoor show and how things have changed for independent venues. Dan also gave us a behind-the-scenes peek at the unexpected things that happens when you haven't used your venue in 16 months. You can find Rickshaw Stop's event calendar at RickshawStop.com.

Sights and Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. This week, host Jenee Darden sits down with Melissa Jones, lead singer of the local band No Lovely Thing, to talk about three arts events happening around the Bay Area this weekend. The Seshen , Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Rickshaw Stop The Onyx , Thursday at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at SF Jazz Center Quinn Deveaux and the Blue Beat Review , Saturday at 8 p.m. at Rickshaw Stop Local San Francisco band The Seshen brings an electic mix of soul, R& B, electronica and other styles. The cherry on top is the unique vocal style of their lead singer Lalin St Juste. Join them for this release party at Rickshaw Stop for their latest album and short film titled Cyan. The Onyx is an Oakland-based, all black female, six-piece ensemble. Known for their energetic live shows, they play a blend of sounds with empowering lyrics that bring audiences to their feet. They'll be performing two shows,

On her way home from a baby shower, storyteller Maureen Bogues encountered what most of us hope we wouldn't on Muni. Fueled by adrenaline, she chases after a mugger who took her phone. What would you do in this situation?   Maureen is a writer, editor, and occasional public speaker who has been featured at Beyond Borders Storytelling. This story was taped at Muni Diaries Live at Rickshaw Stop in November, 2019. Do you have your own Muni story to share? Pitch us your Muni and San Francisco stories by emailing us at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com.    

Today's story is from Molly Martin, a long-time activist and Bernal Heights resident. She was an organizer of Occupy Bernal, which saved many homes in the neighborhood from foreclosure. Molly is also a tradeswomen activist and is working on a book about the history of women construction workers in the Bay Area. Her story takes us back to 1973 San Francisco. Subscribe to the Muni Diaries podcast so you don't miss a minute of our new episodes! Muni Diaries Live is back on Nov. 2, 2019 at Rickshaw Stop. Go to MuniDiaries.com to get tickets.  If you have a San Francisco story to pitch, email us at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com.   

DJ Steve Fabus literally provided the soundtrack to one of the most tumultuous periods in San Francisco history. He has been a fixture in the underground music scene in San Francisco since he moved here in the '70s—he described it as a calling that brought him to the city. In today's episode, Steve shares the story of how he found himself at the turn table for the farewell party of disco legend Sylvester. You can hear stories like these live on stage at the next Muni Diaries Live show on Nov. 2, 2019, at Rickshaw Stop. Tickets are on sale at MuniDiaries.com. 

Today's podcast episode was recorded live in Clarion Alley as a part of Litquake's LitCrawl in 2017. Storyteller Jesse James shares a story about his days working at the now-closed Nob Hill Theater, the famed all-male adult theater. One evening while working behind the counter, Jesse sees a familiar face walking in, and hilarity ensues. If you'd like to hear more stories live, we have two events coming up: a live podcast taping at Betabrand Podcast Theater on Oct. 3, and Muni Diaries Live at Rickshaw Stop on Nov. 2, 2019. Tickets are on sale at MuniDiaries.com.

Leef is the owner of Mission Comics and Art on Mission and 18th Street. He’s a San Francisco native who is passionate about making an open, inclusive space that celebrated the creative people in San Francisco. The store features lots of mainstream AND indie comic books and a gallery space. In today's episode, Leef shares the story of the AIDS Memorial Grove from the perspective of the city gardener's family. Leef's father was one of San Francisco's city gardeners, and helped build the the grove before it became the space we know today.  Go to MuniDiaries.com to see photos of the grove with Leef and his family.  If you are looking to hear stories like Leef's and the tales you have heard on this podcast, we are having two events this fall: a live podcast recording at the Betabrand Podcast Theater on Thursday, Oct. 3, and our Muni Diaries Live fall show at Rickshaw Stop on Saturday, Nov. 2, Go to MuniDiaries.com to buy tickets and see more information. 

This weekend is Pride weekend, and we are highlighting stories from our LGBTQ community. Today’s story is from Kurt Schwartzmann. Kurt is an artist, printmaker, and photographer. In 2006, he lost all vision in his left eye due to complications of AIDS. In the first half of 2007 Kurt was homeless and living on the streets of San Francisco. Muni buses, running around the clock, often provided him the only safe place to sleep at night. He dedicated his first series of 64 drawings to Muni operators, depict his view of what's in front of the "yellow line." This story was told at Muni Diaries Live in April, 2019 at Rickshaw Stop. If you'd like to see more of Kurt's art, visit www.yellowlineart.com. And remember to subscribe and rate this podcast if you liked what you heard! If you have your own story of Pride to share, email us at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com.

Ady Lady is a writer, performer, and all around funny person who's been described as wildly funny by The San Francisco Examiner. She's written and performed two solo shows: Sara Jane Tried to Shoot the President and From Piss to Bliss. She says she actually started writing From Piss to Bliss in a desperate attempt to maintain a state of love while riding Muni.  This story was recorded at Muni Diaries Live at Rickshaw Stop in April, 2019.  If you liked what you heard on the Muni Diaries podcast, don't forget to rate our podcast on iTunes and share it with your friends. Follow us @munidiaries on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to stay up to date on the latest entry in our collective online journal.

When the bus came to a halt, storyteller Kathleen Auterio noticed a familiar face from her Mission neighborhood. What happened next will keep you on the edge of your seat. This story was recorded at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco. Kathleen was born in Boston but has called San Francisco home for 19 years. She is a heavy metal and horror movie fanatic, and has told stories at The Moth Grandslam, Risk, Porchlight and many more events in the bay. Subscribe to the Muni Diaries podcast so you don't miss an episode of true and hilarious Muni tales! And rate us on iTunes; we want to know what you think!   

Sureni Weerasekera is a Sri Lankan-born, San Diego-raised, & San Francisco-based stand up comedian, actor and writer. In this story, told at Muni Diaries Live at Rickshaw Stop, Sureni shares a story about how people relate to race while riding public transit. Sureni is a contributing writer and actor for "Life of Trying" and runs two of Berkeley's top comedy shows, "Pizza Party" and "Subhumans." Follow her on Instagram @sureni. Check out her upcoming shows at: surenicomedy.com.

Matt Shapiro is a musician and the co-owner of the Elbo Room in Oakland. After initially working at the Elbo Room for years as its manager and booker, Matt and co-owner Erik Cantor purchased the bar in 2010.  The Elbo Room has been the home of Muni Diaries Live for many years, and just before its San Francisco location closed permanently, Matt joined Muni Diaries Live on stage to share one of the many memorable, behind-the-scenes tales from the fame club. This story involved Satan, his leather jacket, and the lengths that club owners will go to keep a promise. You can visit the Elbo Room's Jack London Square location in Oakland or find them on Elbo.com. Muni Diaries Live has a new home at Rickshaw Stop in Hayes Valley, with a new show coming up on Saturday, April 6, 2019! Go to MuniDiaries.com to get your ticket today. 

Alexandra Morte and Cheyenne Avant from Night School pop in to tell us about their first show playing the Rickshaw Stop and  after struggling with bass problems, they found their old guitarist making out with some random guy. Playing Noise Pop opening for a band they loved at a sold out show at Bottom Of The Hill in SF. Then that one time they headlined a hardcore show…and half of the band got a bit too drunk to play. Official website: www.3gigspodcast.com Host website: www.dominicdavi.com  

In Episode 13 of Datebook podcast, San Francisco Chronicle pop culture critic Peter Hartlaub, pop music critic Aidin Vaziri and theater critic Lily Janiak share some of the best entertainment deals on their beats. After talking about the rising prices for some bigger shows - and researching The Chronicle to find out what big shows cost in the 1970s and 1980s - Peter, Aidin and Lily name some favorite bargains. Organizations mentioned include Endgames Improv, PianoFight, The Rickshaw Stop, Ivy Room, The New Parkway, Comedy Oakland and more ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Jared chats with vocalist Allie X on the podcast! Jared and Allie sit down to chat about her latest album, CollXion II, the intricate songwriting process behind the album, and the live show that she'll be bringing to Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco on Tuesday, August 22nd!  You can purchase tickets for Allie X's show in San Francisco by going here: www.rickshawstop.com/event/1520051-allie-x-san-francisco/ To keep up to date on Allie X's music and tour dates, you can visit her website (www.alliex.com), like her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/alliexxxxandra), and follow her on Twitter (@alliex). SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-record-podcast-shameless/id1028876625?mt=2 This has been another Shameless Promotion.

Another new podcast! This one with the band Night Riots during their stop in San Francisco at the Rickshaw Stop. Band that is really easy to talk to, this episode could have gone on so much longer. I apologize in advance, I know there's a couple of audio "buzzes," did my best to correct those in post. Despite this issue, I hope you enjoy the episode and subscribe to receive more coming up in the near future!

Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: A special edition, live from Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco, in which life's great dilemmas are tackled. For example, would you rather be smarter or funnier? Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those of you that have not yet experienced the Pumpkin phenomenon you’re in for a treat! This week the L.A.-based DJ/producer, a.k.a. Nicholas Alvarado, is our very special guest on the RIPEcast! We admit to being a little late to the Pumpkin party having just heard him for the first time at Lightening in Bottle this year, but Nicholas has been dazzling dance crowds in his native Los Angeles and at events like L.I.B. for years. "Electrorganic mood music for romance and espionage", "Lovesauce", "Bouncy Lovehop" and "Folktronica"; Pumpkin's style is truly unique and defies any conventional description. And after experiencing his mesmerizing set on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon under the billowing ribbons of the Woogie stage, Zach Moore returned from L.I.B. determined to book the talented Mr. Alvarado for a RIPEcast. Lucky for us, he was well up for it! If you live in San Francisco you'll have two opportunities in the coming weeks to catch Pumpkin live. The first is this coming Friday, August 5th at the Rickshaw Stop. For more information on that event visit http://on.fb.me/pumpkin-rickshaw. The second is Friday, August 12th at Public Works. For more information on that gig visit http://on.fb.me/pumpkin-publicworks. A little more background on this week's guest.... Pumpkin is the music producer and curator behind the Wandering Marionettes and their eclectic event, Kabinet Theatre, as well as a member of the famed Los Angeles collective POCKET Underground. By embracing all moods and genres, Pumpkin's remixes and DJ sets have been known to inspire lust, love and laughter. Tactfully walking the thin line between hip-grinding rhythms and bittersweet lyrical melodies, Pumpkin truly loves every song he shares with the dancefloor. Enjoy the warm and dulcet tones of Pumpkin, Boys and Girls. For more information on Pumpkin visit these sites: http://www.facebook.com/PumpkinSounds?sk=info http://www.waxdj.com/pumpkin http://www.soundcloud.com/pumpkin http://www.wanderingmarionettes.net http://www.pocketunderground.com RIPEcast artwork and PodOmatic page design by Jem Panufnik. To check out more of Jem's work visit www.jempanufnik.com.