On this episode I sit down with the Managing Artistic Director of the Western Stage, Melissa Chin-Parker! We are also joined by Theatre Arts & Cinema Instructor at Hartnell College, River Navaille! We sit down and take a deep dive into everything you need to know before hitting the stage as an actor! We go over the audition process as well as what one can expect from the rehearsal process as well as all of the exciting classes that are available for prospective actors! Enjoy!

On this episode I sit down with pianist, composer, singer, and producer Alexandra the Author! We take a deep dive into her upbringing in New York and how that has influenced her current movements within the Santa Cruz/Bay Area scene. Enjoy!

On this episode I sit down with Jacob Chase of the Dead Cassettes! We take a deep dive into his start as a musician as well as the journey that ultimately led to the formation of the Dead Cassettes. Enjoy!

On this episode I sit down with Trianna Feruza! We take a deep dive into her background as a musician as well as her sponsorship with Santa Cruz Naturals. We also talk what really goes into being a working musician in this day and age. Enjoy!

On this episode I sit down with the Carmel Delights Dance Company! Honey Delight, Belle Delight and Afternoon Delight have been on a tear the last couple of years with their ever evolving burlesque shows in the area. We take a deep dive into their histories with dance and movement as well as what exactly goes into creating wardrobe pieces and venue interactions!

On this episode I sit down with Ruca Records! We take a deep dive into her beginnings as a DJ and her love of the local art scene which has led her to start organizing shows in the hopes of cultivating a safe space for artists to perform!

In this episode I sit down and talk with singer/songwriter Kito Rayburn! We go over his early beginnings surrounded by music and the impact it’s had now in his position as both the bassist for The Dead Cassettes and drummer for The Fragonards.

On this episode I sit down with Rob from MASA! Along with telling the story of how a coalition of local filmmakers pulled up to Salinas City Hall to demand proper language on a new bill, we talk about his newest venture, a once-a-month showcase of those filmmakers! We hope you enjoy!

On this episode I sit down and talk with Gin Fragonard of The Fragonards and The Tell Tales! We go over origin stories for these projects as well as take a deep dive into the ins and outs of trying to get booked at different venues, and some of the road blocks one can expect as a woman in the music industry, finally we round things out with a classic game of Shitheads and Do-Gooders! Enjoy!

On this episode I sit down with Monterey Bay photographer Jem San Pedro! We talk her recent work at the yearly Cali Roots festival as well as advice she has for any prospective shutterbugs out there! Hope you enjoy!