Paisley Stage, Raspberry & Rhyme

Episode #200: Twisted Dream Machine

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at the compilation "Twisted Dream Machine: The Paisley Underground. California's Psychedelic Renaissance: 1982-1986".

Episode #199: Our Conversation with Debbi Peterson

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with Debbi Peterson about her cover of "Who We Are, Where We Live" for the Continental Drifters tribute album, "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters".

Episode #198: Our Conversation with Don Dixon

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk with Don Dixon about his cover of "The Mississippi" for the Continental Drifters tribute album, "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters".

Episode #197: Our Conversation with Derrick Anderson

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya and joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk with Derrick Anderson about his cover of "No One Cares" for the Continental Drifters tribute album, "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters".

Episode #196: Our Conversation with Robbie Rist

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Robbie Rist about his cover of "Invisible Boyfriend" for the Continental Drifters tribute album, "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters".

Episode #195: Our Conversation with Sean Kelly and David Jenkins

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest co-host Ronnie Barnett to speak with the author of "White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story", Sean Kelly,  and the co-producer of the "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters" CD, David Jenkins.

Episode #194: Our Conversation with Stephan Junca

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Stephan Junca of Rain Parade about playing drums with Rain Parade, his various musical projects, and even Jon Anderson.

Episode #193: Our Conversation with The Long Ryders

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Sid Griffin, Stephen McCarthy, and Greg Sowders of The Long Ryders about the newly released  "Native Sons" box set on Cherry Red Records.

Episode #192: Our Conversation with The Three O’Clock about Sixteen Tambourines

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya wrap up their Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup series by speaking with Danny Benair, Michael Quercio, and Louis Gutierrez of The Three O'Clock about the release of the remastered Sixteen Tambourines.

Episode #191: Our Conversation with Matt Piucci and Steven Roback of Rain Parade

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup series by speaking with Matt Piucci and Steven Roback of Rain Parade about their latest release, "Last Rays of a Dying Sun".

Episode #190: Our Conversation with Steve Wynn

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup series by speaking with Steve Wynn about his latest live solo album, Journeyman.

Episode #189: Our Conversation with Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya start the Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup series by speaking with Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill of Action Skulls to discuss their latest album, "From a Running Horse".››

Episode #188: Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup Preview

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya share a preview of upcoming episodes that are part of a Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup.

Episode #187: Crossover Episode with the JFJ Conspiracy Podcast-The Easybeats, ”Volume 3”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their crossover episode with Frank, Jim, and Jerry of the JFJ Conspiracy Podcast to discuss The Easybeats, "Volume 3".

Episode #186: Our Conversation with Earle Mankey

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to speak with Earle Mankey about his career in music.

Episode #185: Our Conversation with Paul B. Cutler

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) for a conversation with Paul B. Cutler about art, music, and his solo album, "Les Fleurs", released on In The Red Records.

Episode #184: Our Conversation With Steve Wynn

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with Steve Wynn and get an update on The Dream Syndicate's documentary, the new CD box set, The Baseball Project's new song and album, and upcoming tour dates.

Episode #183: Recap of The Three O’Clock Panel Discussion

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya recap The Three O'Clock's panel discussion at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles on May 4, 2023. We feature video clips of several attendees from the event sharing their introductions to "Baroque Hoedown" and favorite songs from the album.

Episode #182: The Bangles, ”Everything”- Their ”Sgt. Pepper’s” or Private Pyle?

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to talk about The Bangles' "Everything" album. Is this their "Sgt. Pepper's" or Private Pyle?

Episode #181: The Dream Syndicate and Rain Parade 2023 UK Tour Follow Up

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk about The Dream Syndicate and Rain Parade (acoustic) 2023 UK tour with guest Clive Jones.

Episode #180: First Listen: Rain Parade, ”Selections From the Upcoming LP ’Last Rays of a Dying Sun’”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya listen to the latest Rain Parade e.p., "Selections From the Upcoming LP 'Last Rays of a Dying Sun'" and share their reactions to the songs.

Episode #179: Our Conversation with Sid Griffin

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Sid Griffin of The Long Ryders about the band's latest album, "September November".

Episode #178: Our Conversation with Salvation Army members Michael and Louis

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk to Michael Quercio and Louis Gutierrez about the Yep Roc reissue of the Salvation Army album.

Episode #177: Our Conversation With Murry Hammond

On the episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with Murry Hammond (Old 97s, The Long Ryders) about his music and his work with The Long Ryders.

Episode #176: Album Focus- Battery Acid, ”Rita”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at Battery Acid's album, "Rita".

Special Collaboration Episode with ”You Don’t Know Mojack”- The Last, ”Awakening”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are guests on the "You Don't Know Mojack" podcast to talk about The Last's album, "Awakening".

Episode #175: The Baseball Project

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at The Baseball Project.

Episode #174: Acoustic Paisley Underground

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at some acoustic songs by The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, The Three O'Clock, and The Bangles.

Episode #173: Album Focus-Rain Parade, ”Demolition”

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya continue their Album Focus series and take a look at Rain Parade's "Demolition".

Episode #172: Our Conversation with Ronnie Barnett and Roy McDonald

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Frank Dragotto (The JFJ Conspiracy Podcast) to talk with Ronnie Barnett and Roy McDonald of The Muffs about the newly reissued album, "Really Really Happy".

Episode #171: Our Conversation with Flying Color

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs), and Hector Peñalosa and Dale Duncan of FLYING COLOR, for a conversation about the band, its music, and even a few stories.

Episode #170: Initial Response-The Dream Syndicate, ”Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya listen to The Dream Syndicate's new album, "Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions" for the first time and share their initial responses to the songs.

Episode #169: Album Focus-”Left of the Dial” Box Set

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya revisit their Album Focus series to discuss the "Left of the Dial" box set from Rhino Records.

Episode #168: Album Focus-Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964–1969

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya continue the Album Focus series with a look at "Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964–1969".

Episode #167: Our Conversation with ”You Don’t Know Mojack”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by Brant Palko and Ryan Rodier, hosts of the "You Don't Know Mojack" podcast, to talk about SST Records and answer a few questions they have for us.

Episode #166: Howie Pyro Tribute

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya pay tribute to Howie Pyro and replay our conversation with Howie Pyro and Jeff McDonald about Bill Bartell.

Episode #165: Album Focus- Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Second Psychedelic Era, 1976-1995

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya bring back the Album Focus series to take a look at the "Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Second Psychedelic Era, 1976-1995" box set.

Episode #164: Our Conversation with Derek See

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Derek See about The Gentle Cycle's new release, Landslide Eyes.›

Episode #162: Our Conversation with The Dream Syndicate

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Pat Thomas (Mushroom, Absolute Grey) for a conversation with Steve Wynn, Mark Walton, and Dennis Duck of The Dream Syndicate about the release of "What Can I Say? no regrets...", upcoming tour dates and new music.

Episode #161: Our Conversation with Narrow Adventure

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya speak with the members of Narrow Adventure, Kelly Callan, Kristi Callan, and Kjehl Johansen, about the release of their album, "Narrow Adventure- 1981-83".

Episode #160: Our Conversation with Bradley Skaught

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya talk to Bradley Skaught of The Bye Bye Blackbirds about the band's new album, "August Lightning Complex."

Episode #159: Our Conversation with Tim Lee

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) for a conversation with Tim Lee (The Windbreakers, Gone Fishin') about his music and book, "I Saw a Dozen Faces...and I rocked them all: The Diary of a Never Was".

Episode #158: Our Conversation with Shelley Ganz and Patrick R. Cleary of The Unclaimed

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by Shelley Ganz and Patrick R. Cleary of The Unclaimed to discuss the band and their new music.

Episode #157: Our Conversation with Roger Kunkel

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) for a conversation with Roger Kunkel of Thin White Rope.

Episode #156: The Unclaimed

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at "The Moxie EP" and "Primordial Ooze Flavored" by The Unclaimed.

Episode #155: Album Focus: True West Box Set

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs), Pat Thomas (Absolute Grey), Jim Huie (True West) and a rare appearance by Richard McGrath (True West) to discuss the True West box set, "Kaleidoscope of Shadows: The Story So Far".

Episode #154: Album Focus- Game Theory, ”Lolita Nation”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) and Donnette Thayer, Shelley LaFreniere, and Gui Gassuan of Game Theory to discuss "Lolita Nation".

Episode #153: Our Conversation with Pat Thomas about ”Songs of Dissent” by Mushroom

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with Pat Thomas about his band, Mushroom, and the latest release, "Songs of Dissent".

Episode #152: Album Focus: boatclub, ”boatclub”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya wrap up this Album Focus series with a look at Boatclub's self-titled album.

Episode #151:Album Focus: Gutterball, ”Weasel”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their Album Focus series with a  look at Gutterball's 2nd release, "Weasel".