Real Talk with Jack Tracy
From Hermosa Beach, California Ukulele player, Jack Tracy has a 'Real Talk' with notable musicians, artists, business leaders and residents of the South Bay beach cities.
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Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy.
I'm happy to be podcasting from beautiful South Bay California and looking out of my office window I see sheets of rain, I mean, liquid sunshine, falling all over Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. But, as we know, It Never Rains in Southern California! So I am certain the real Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.
Ok. Well since our last show ...
Joining me on the program today is Nate LaPointe, the tremendously talented, lead singer and lead guitarist of Cubensis, the popular Grateful Dead tribute band, or as Nate insists, Grateful Dead experience because there is no mimicking here. These guys are the real deal. Now, that band includes, Craig Marshall, guitar, Brad Rhodes and Ed Fletcher on drums, Larry Ryan bass, and Tom Ryan on keys.
Nate grew up learning backstage fr...
It is Election Day and and getting my vote for joining me on the program is the legendary Rock guitarist, Mitch Perry. Mitch has a lot to say about his new album Music Box and his Band, MPG (Mitch Perry Group).
Featuring new classic rock songs like, Valentine, Believe, and seven others, the album is powered by a collection of great artists including vocalist Keith England, bassist Dan McNay, drummer Tal Bergman, keyboardist ...
Today I am happy to say that the Funkmaster of Hermosa Beach and my good friend, Zeal Levin is back with us for a second time and with some news about the new CD he is near to completing called, ‘Burrito Boogie.’
Zeal leads the cool band, Triple Bueno, doing original funk, Reggae, rock, hip-hop, pop as well as covers. They describe themselves as being “about love, respecting the earth and equality for all. A collective of passionat...
Today I am happy for you to get to know the remarkable, Chrissy Ras, singer, drummer and leader of the award - winning band, Pulp Vixen: a Female Fueled, high energy dance band. They specialize in Top 40 dance music , latin, hip-hop and rock, too. And if you like country, they can also deliver music from Carrie Underwood and the Zac Brown Band. Chrissy and her bands have been featured several times at Fiesta Hermosa but, things ha...
Today I am excited to have you listen to PART 1 of my conversation with the remarkable duo, Andy Hill and Renee Safier, better known around the South Bay as, Andy & Renee.
If you enjoy the music of Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, then you will love the music that Andy & Renee create along with their band Hard Rain. Their unique sound has delighted audiences larg...
From the first note, the voice of Olivia Pucci draws you away. A resident of Redondo beach, her stylish music, work and popularity have made her a featured artist in many five star venues from Palos Verdes to Beverly Hills. Olivia discusses the adjustments she is making since the pandemic as a Mom. and her new role as a Bose Professional Artist in the Live Home Concert Series. www.Oliviapucci.com, www.Facebook.com/Oliviapuccimusi...
BJ Arnold is a favorite guitarist and singer for many people in the Beach Cities especially in Manhattan Beach where he has been a featured performer at the Downstairs Bar for several years. Other of his venues include, OB's Pub & Grill, Hermosa Brewing Company, and The Deck. Recently moved into Hermosa Beach, BJ speaks about new plans for his music in the post pandemic and our first steps toward a collaboration.
...And today I am really happy to talk to the entirely soulful Guitarist and Singer, Kevin Sousa. Kevin is recognized in every corner of Hermosa Beach and around the South Bay for his exceptional music and his other many professional contributions to the beauty and harmony of this tight-knit community....
Guitarist and singer Adam James Lawson leads the Lucky Ones Band in Hermosa Beach. Prior to the pandemic, The Lucky Ones are featured at Tower 12 on Pier Plaza. Adam discusses his new music and a new approach to performing in Hermosa Beach. Find his music at: www.Theluckyonesband.com and on Facebook @TheLuckyOnesBand
From his home studio in Hermosa Beach, guitarist and music educator, TJ Brinjak discusses his new online teaching practices in light of the current pandemic and quarantine orders. Discover his music at: https://www.facebook.com/tj.brinjak
Popular musician Zeal Levin discusses his approach to performing in Hermosa Beach in light of the current pandemic and quarantine orders. Find his music at: www.Zeallevin.com and www.Triplebueno.com
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