Paisley Stage, Raspberry & Rhyme

Episode #150: Album Focus: Action Skulls, ”Angels Hear”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their Album Focus series with a look at Action Skulls' album, "Angels Hear".

Episode #149: Album Focus- Mary‘s Danish, ”Circa”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at the 2nd album by Mary's Danish, "Circa".

Episode #148: Paisley Rickenbacker

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at some Paisley Underground songs that feature Rickenbacker guitars.

Episode #147: Album Focus: Nuggets Compilation (Disc 4)

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya conclude this album focus series with a look at "Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era (1965-1968) (Disc 4)".

Episode #146: Album Focus: Nuggets Compilation (Disc 3)

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at "Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era (1965-1968) (Disc 3)".

Episode #145:Album Focus: Nuggets Compilation (Disc 2)

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at "Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era (1965-1968) (Disc 2)".

Episode #144:Album Focus: Nuggets Compilation (Disc 1)

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at "Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From the First Psychedelic Era (1965-1968) (Disc 1)".

Episode #143: Our Conversation with Emiel Spoelder

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Emiel Spoelder about his upcoming documentary about The Dream Syndicate, "Beyond the Days of The Dream Syndicate".

Episode #142: Our Conversation with Steve Wynn & Tom Gracyk

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by Guest Host Steve Wynn to talk with Tom Gracyk about the Davis music scene, the Dream Syndicate, and being "ground zero" for the Paisley Underground.

Episode #141: Album Focus-The Bangles, "Different Light"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host, author Eric Shade, to continue their Album Focus series with The Bangles' "Different Light".

Episode #140: Our Conversation with Danny Benair and Michael (Mickey) Mariano about "Sixteen Tambourines"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their conversation about The Three O'Clock's album, "Sixteen Tambourines", with special guests Danny Benair and Michael (Mickey) Mariano.

Episode #139: Album Focus: Rain Parade, "Emergency Third Rail Power Trip"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their album focus series with a look at Rain Parade's "Emergency Third Rail Power Trip"

Episode #138: Our Conversation with Van Christian of Naked Prey

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to speak with Van Christian about Tucson, music, and his band, Naked Prey.

Episode #137: Album Focus: The Three O'Clock, "Sixteen Tambourines"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their album focus series and look at The Three O'Clock's "Sixteen Tambourines".

Episode #136: Album Focus: The Romans, "The Last Days at the Ranch"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their album focus series with a look at The Romans' album "The Last Days at the Ranch".

Episode #135: Album Focus: The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya resume their album focus series and take a look at The Dream Syndicate's "The Days of Wine and Roses".

Episode #134: Our Conversation with Steve Wynn about Down There Records

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya speak with Steve Wynn about his record label, Down There Records. Make sure to listen for an exclusive announcement from Steve, you won't want to miss it!

Episode #133: EP Focus- True West, "True West"

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya wrap up their look at EP's from "Paisley adjacent" bands and focus on True West's self-titled EP.

Episode #132: EP Focus- Green on Red, "Green on Red"

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya continue their look at EP's from "Paisley adjacent" bands and focus on Green on Red's self-titled EP.

Episode #131: EP Focus: The Long Ryders "10-5-60"

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya begin a new series, taking a look at EP's from "Paisley adjacent" bands.

Episode #130: Our Conversation with Pat Thomas about Barbara Manning's "Super Scissors" Box Set

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by Pat Thomas (and a special guest) to talk about Barbara Manning's "Super Scissors" box set. 

Episode #129: Our Conversation with Nan Becker of Game Theory

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) for a conversation with Nan Becker of Game Theory about friendship, music, and her time with the band.

Episode #128: Album Focus: Wednesday Week, "What We Had"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at Wednesday Week's album, "What We Had".

Episode #127: Album Focus: The Long Ryders, "State of Our Union"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at The Long Ryders album, "State of Our Union".

Episode #126: Our Conversation with Wednesday Week

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with all four members of Wednesday Week, Kelly Callan, Kristi Callan, Heidi Rodewald and David Nolte.

Episode #125: Our conversation with Russ Tolman about True West

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to talk to Russ Tolman about True West and the Kickstarter campaign for the True West 3-CD legacy collection.

Episode #124: Album Focus: The Hellenes, "I Love You All The Animals"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at The Hellenes album, "I Love You All The Animals".

Episode #123: Album Focus: Sid n Susie, "Under the Covers, Vol. 1"

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya discuss Sid n Susie's "Under the Covers, Vol. 1".

Episode #122: Album Focus- The Muffs, "Blonder and Blonder"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by returning guest hosts Joy Milam and Ronnie Barnett to talk about The Muffs album, Blonder and Blonder.

Episode #121: Our Conversation with Gavin Blair

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to speak with Gavin Blair (True West).

Episode #120: Our Conversation with Vicki Peterson

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya talk to Vicki Peterson (The Bangles, Continental Drifters, Psycho Sisters, Action Skulls) about the Paisley Underground, musical influences, and her latest project.

Episode #119: A Tea Party with Permanent Green Light

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya speak with Michael Quercio, Matt Devine, and Chris Bruckner of Permanent Green Light to discuss their new single, "Enormous Highs" b/w "Silver Girl".

Episode #118: Our Conversation with Derrick Anderson

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya talk to Derrick Anderson about musical influences, chance meetings, and his career in music.

Episode #117: Our Conversation with Petrified Max about "Year Gone By"

On this episode, Jeff and I are joined by Howie Cohen to talk to Vitus Mataré and John Rosewall of Petrified Max about their latest album, "Year Gone By".

Episode #116: A Tribute to Tom Stevens

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya pay tribute to Tom Stevens of The Long Ryders and, in his honor, rebroadcast our previous conversation with him.

Episode #115: Our Conversation with Clive Jones

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya speak with Clive Jones, the editor of the book "Tell Me When It's Over: Notes from the Paisley Underground".

Episode #114: Our Conversation with Genny Schorr

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya speak with Genny Schorr about her work as a stylist with The Bangles, her band, Backstage Pass, and her podcast, Metal Priestesses.

Episode #113: Our Conversation with Donnette Thayer

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to speak with Donnette Thayer (Game Theory, Hex, The Veil, X-Men) about Game Theory's album› "2 Steps from the Middle Ages".

Episode #112: Our Conversation with 28th Day

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by Ronnie Barnett (of The Muffs) as we speak to Barbara Manning, Michael Cloward, and Cole Marquis of the band 28th Day.›

Episode #111: Paisley Underground on Movie Soundtracks

Soraya & Jeff discuss movie soundtracks that include songs from members of The Paisley Underground.

Episode #110: Artist Focus: Will Glenn

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya take a look at Will Glenn's music with Rain Parade, Opal and Mazzy Star.

Episode #109: Artist Focus: Kendra Smith

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya take a look at Kendra Smith's solo work.

Episode #108: The Last "Look Again" with Joe Nolte and Vitus Mataré

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya speak with Joe Nolte and Vitus Mataré of The Last about the release of "Look Again".

Episode #107: "The Big Shot Chronicles" with Ronnie Barnett and Shelley LaFreniere

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya take a look at Game Theory's "The Big Shot Chronicles" with special guests Ronnie Barnett and Shelley LaFreniere.

Episode #106: Chris Cacavas "Ruins Your Favorites"

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya talk to Chris Cacavas about his latest release, "Ruins Your Favorites".

Episode #105: Bruce Duff & Michael Quercio Discuss Bill Bartell/Pat Fear

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya continue their conversation about Bill Bartell/Pat Fear with Bruce Duff & Michael Quercio.

Episode #104: Our Conversation with Pat Thomas

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Pat Thomas about his work on Steve Wynn's "Decade" CD Collection.

Episode #103: Matt Devine - A Distant Present

On the episode, Soraya and Jeff welcome back Matt Devine (Permanent Green Light, Medicine, Ventilator, Possum Dixon, Elevated Lines) to talk about his new release, A DISTANT PRESENT.

Episode #102: Green on Red, "Gravity Talks"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya bring back their album focus format to take a look at Green on Red's "Gravity Talks".

Episode #101: Looking Back on Our First 100 Episodes

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look back at 100 episodes of the podcast.