Episode 23 opens with a jam between Matthias and Matt... Matthias goes into learning how to improvise songs and backs it up by playing one during the jam, then playing a brand new song (written that day!) at the end of the episode. Matt and Matthias also discuss musical drones, artists affecting the political climate, and living a transient life during your most formative years.

Emily Franklin is a jazz-influenced pianist, singer, and guitarist. Listen as we discuss not knowing how to name songs, moving to the Central Coast at 6 months of age, and singing in ensembles.

Alex Van Brasch is a visual artist & singer-songwriter based in North SLO County. Listen as we discuss mosh pits, creating artwork for songs, and learning art & music as a teenager.

Merry Christmas!  Mike Campa is a singer-songwriter of instrumentally-charged pieces, as well as being the founder of Earth Shine and host of Vine St music nights. Hang out as we discuss re-discovering the central coast after growing up in it, being fooled by Humboldt, and thorough video game talk.

Maybe In Time is a ukelele-based singer songwriter in SLO County. Listen as we discuss discovering songwriting after leaving other careers, singing in choirs, and she gives play-by-play of the cats chasing each other around the room. Check her out at maybeintime.com !

Well this is weird...it's me! Donna Wolfe steps in and I switch seats and become the "interviewee." Matt Vargo is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, recordist, sound guy, podcast host, hockey player, wine person, and much more! Join as Donna Wolfe interviews Matt and we discuss learning how to listen at a young age, dark/heavy/sad music, and hear a song from an older album.

Steve Key is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music curator (Songwriters at Play) based in Shell Beach. NOTE: Most of the previous guests on the podcast are a direct result of going to Steve's showcases! Join us as we discuss moving from one coast to the other, how much talking to do before playing a song, and engaging with a music community. Steve's album release party is Nov 22nd at Morro Bay Wine Seller. "How I Learned To Drink" is available now on streaming platforms.

Donna Wolfe is a singer-songwriter, designer, and writer based in north SLO County. Join us as we discuss judging song contests, hosting a songwriter circle, and we tease what the next episode will hold... Douglas Romayne hangs out too!

Cassi Nicholls is a singer-songwriter based in Cambria (Pines by the Sea!). In this episode, we learn that Matt has murdered the previous guests, Cassi and Matt have had a series of near-misses in their travels through the US, and Matt gets a gig, and...hey wait, isn't this episode about Cassi??? We're joined halfway through by Megan Steinke (a CCM alumni) and Sherell Jane, who add their two cents throughout the episode. Overall, one of the most fun episodes to date!

David Evans is back with his cool brand of celtic tunes! His voice is 100% after the cold that plagued him on the previous episode. The episode starts out with David & Matt playing a Radiohead tune, and then we dive into all kinds of stuff. David plays 2 original songs this time. Having David back on felt more like hanging out and jamming with a friend and less like recording an episode. Enjoy!

Sarah Molly is a singer-songwriter based in SLO County who describes herself as "sassy folk." I think it's a perfect description! She also produces and records her own music, which you can find on soundcloud (link below). On this episode, we discuss getting in "the zone" when playing live, getting lost on dirt roads, and what kind of video game character we would be. Pro tip: If you listen alllll the way to the end, you'll hear a little funny easter egg. Check out Sarah Molly at: Facebook:...

Douglas Romayne is a singer-songwriter and film score composer living in SLO County.  Join us as we discuss Chicago-style pizza, leaving Southern California for the Central Coast, and determine whether we were brothers separated at birth.

Hannah Cooper is a singer-songwriter with jazz and pop influences. She's the recent winner of "Best Overall" at the Song Contest Season 2 put on by Songwriters at Play. In this fun episode, we have a round of music-related "would-you-rather" questions, Hannah picks up my mail, and we get a glimpse of a true Minnesota accent. Also, there's new intro music! Enjoy. For more info about Hannah, go here: hannahcoopersongs.com .

DOUBLE DIGITS! Episode 10 is here! Graybill is a singer-songwriter with a laid-back vibe that just makes you feel good.  We discuss dirt roads, beard contests, and have a good chat about songwriting.

This version has the proper ending! The previous version abruptly cut off at 1:09:00 and did not include Eli's final song. This version has it all! Consider this the new master.

Eli Nordstrom is a singer-songwriter from Red Lodge, Montana. His songs will get stuck in your head. This is the noisiest episode so far! Prepare yourself for cat meows and birds chirping. In our conversation, I discover that Eli is the most interesting man in the world, that he is NOT in the Witness Protection Program, and we dive deep into his recent Picture of Lips album. Hear Eli's music: Pictures of Lips:  https://www.facebook.com/Pictures-Of-Lips-940749346309891/ Newlyweds:...

Michael Venia is a singer/songwriter & frontman for Carbon City Lights and Me & You.  Join us in the most distracted episode yet (thanks to Matt) where we discuss hanging out with Moses in Saudi Arabia, get geeky discussing cello recording, and of course hear two songs (including a brand new one). Check out Carbon City Lights on Facebook or at carboncitylights.com .

Megan Steinke is a singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist with strong jazz influences, and currently lives in San Luis Obispo. This is an energetic episode! She calls herself an "awkward human being" but I think it's just plain fun! We discuss growing up in a musical family, recording her own music, and much more. Sherell Jane hangs out with us too. Listen as we get to know Megan Steinke and hear her perform 2 songs!

Will Breman is a singer/songwriter & full time musician active from Monterey to LA. Nobody operates the looper quite like him! (WATCH THE VIDEOS!) We discuss his musical background, the odd Christian church culture, the difficulty of singing in a canadian accent, and much more! Listen as we get to know Will Breman and hear him perform 2 songs! Learn more about Will at his website: willbremanmusic.com

The Dennis & Laura Show are an acoustic & accordion duo from Santa Barbara who perform original songs. We discuss their years of music study & teaching music history, the tiers of music nerd-ness in high school,  and if you listen closely enough you might hear a kitty snoring in the background. Tune in as we get to know Dennis & Laura and hear them perform 2 songs!

The Harmony People (Gary and Anjalisa) are a songwriting & performing duo who truly do justice to their name. We discuss long-distance collaboration, harmony, and the COOLEST story about how they met each other. Tune in as we get to know The Harmony People and hear them perform 3 songs! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matt-vargo/message

Max MacLaury is a singer-songwriter with folk influences. Hang out with us as we discuss 90s/early 2000s pop punk, wanting to be outdoors in SLO County, and still getting nervous to play live. Tune in as we get to know Max and hear him perform 2 songs! 

David Evans is a singer-songwriter who is active in Celtic music in the Central Coast.  List as we discuss big words and poor grammar, playing reggae and burning couches in Isla Vista, suffering as a sports fan, and much more! Tune in as we get to know David and hear him perform 2 songs! 

Regina Basin is a singer-songwriter with jazz and soul influences. Tune in as we get to know Regina and hear her perform 2 original songs!