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Midday Music with Doug Jayne

AC Lewis from Children of Lucy visited Midday Music

AC Lewis from the band Children of Lucy joined Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green chats with Doug for Midday Music (Aired: October 26, 2023)

Doug spoke with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green (The Weather Underground) about his current documentary, 32 Sounds.

Have a listen!
Adrian Belew chats with Doug on Midday Music

Legendary musician Adrian Belew spoke with Doug about his project, BEAT, which is a celebration of the music of 1980's King Crimson.

Have a listen!
Alan Watt visits with Doug for Midday Music (Aired: July 5, 2023)

Alan Watt stopped by Studio A to discuss his upcoming Woody Guthrie Tribute Concert at The Lost Church on Saturday July 16.

Have a listen!
Amelia Einhorn (Meels) joined Doug from NYC for Midday Music

Singer-songwriter and Mill Valley native, Amelia Einhorn (Meels) joined Doug in conversation from NYC.

She is coming home for the Mill Valley Music Festival.

Have a listen!
Amy Berg on Midday Music

Amy Berg is the Director of a new documentary about Jeff Buckley, It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley, coming August 8th to the Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol. Have a listen!
Andre Thierry chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: May 10, 2023)

Zydeco legend Andre Thierry joined Doug on Midday to discuss Kreole & Krawfish.

Have a listen!
Ann Powers and Alison Fensterstock talk with Doug Jayne on Midday Music

A new book, “How Women Made Music”, is inspired by NPR’s multi-platform series “Turning the Tables”. The book offers a window into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of the women who have defined musical eras, featuring excerpts from 50 years of NPR’s archival interviews, essays, and lists. NPR music journalist, Ann Powers and editor Alison Fensterstock, talked to Doug on the release day (10/1/2024) about the book.
Audio Angel and Josh Windmiller talk about Black 2 the Future

Audio Angel and Josh Windmiller joined Doug Jayne in the Studio during Midday Music to discuss Black 2 the Future. Have a listen!
Banjo master Tony Furtado spoke with Doug for Midday Music (Aired: July 25, 2022)

Banjo master Tony Furtado performs Saturday July 31 at Santa Rosa's The Lost Church.

He spoke with Doug Jayne on Monday July 25
Bill Vartnaw talks poetry with Doug Jayne

Petaluma poet, and Connections 8 contributor Bill Vartnaw joined Doug to talk about his craft.
Bob Beach and David Jacobs-Strain stop by for a Midday Music visit

Bob Beach (pictured left) and David Jacobs-Strain visited Studio A on their way to a weekend show at Hopmonk in Novato.

Have a listen!
Bobby Colomby discusses What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears? (Aired: April 10, 2023)

Drummer and founding member of the band Blood Sweat & Tears, Bobby Colomby joined Doug to discuss the film, What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears?

Have a listen!
Brendan Smith and Blair Hardman on Midday Music

Musicians Brendan Smith and Blair Hardman joined Doug for Midday Music. Brendan played some songs, including some new ones.
Brendan Smith and Blair Hardman on Midday Music

Brendan Smith and Blair Hardman joined Doug for song and conversation. Have a listen.
Brett Cline stops by Midday Music (Aired: May 8, 2023)

Brett Cline, founder of The Lost Church, is transforming his mellow Santa Rosa listening room into a rollicking Boogie Dance Palace for one night with his band Edge City Fever.

He joined Doug on Midday Music for some good conversation.

Have a listen!
Bruce Cockburn chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: May 10, 2023)

Bruce Cockburn releases his 38th studio album on May 12.
He joined Doug over the phone on Midday Music.

Have a listen!
Canadian singer-songwriter Royal Wood chats with Doug Jayne

Canadian singer-songwriter Royal Wood talked with Doug over the Zoom about his craft, and his upcoming performance at the Green Music Center on April 25th.
Cape Cod poet Mary Kane joined Doug on Midday Music (Aired: April 20, 2023)

Cape Cod Poet, writer, and teacher Mary Kane joined Doug to celebrate National Poetry Month and read from her books.

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Carlos Arévalo from Chicano Batman chats with Doug

Doug speaks with guitarist Carlos Arévalo from the band Chicano Batman.

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Chet Atkins biographer Don Cusic on Midday Music

Don Cusic wrote a biography of Chet Atkins. He chatted with Doug Jayne on Midday Music.
Cidny Bullens talks about his new autobiography with Doug (Aired: June 27, 2023)

Cidny Bullens' long career in music as a songwriter informed much of his writing in his autobiography, TransElectric: My Life as a Cosmic Rockstar.

He talks about his career and the book on Midday music.

Have a listen!
Comedian Matt Braunger on Midday Music (Aired: February 2, 2024)

Comedian Matt Braunger joined Doug on Midday Music for a lively conversation about music, comedy and Matt's new TV special which is called, "Doug."

Have a listen and a laugh!
Copper Wimmin join Doug in Studio A

Copper Wimmin joined Doug in Studio A. Their last visit was over 25 years ago!

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Dana Frankel visited Midday Music

Dana Frankel from the bluegrass band Mission Blue stopped by Midday Music to chat with Doug and share a song or two. Have a listen!
Daniel Savio joined Doug on Midday Music

Daniel Savio from the San Francisco Mime Troupe joined Doug on Midday Music.

Hear all about a new SFMT musical is coming to Cotati!
Dave Monterey joined Doug for Midday Music (Aired: November 29, 2023)

Sonoma County Singer Songwriter Dave Monterey joined Doug on Midday Music to talk about and listen to Dave's new album, Moving Violation.

Have a listen.
David J - in Studio A with Doug Jayne Wednesday at Noon

David J, founding member of bands Bauhaus, and Love and Rockets, will be visiting KRCB-FM's Studio A with Doug Jayne - Wednesday May 3rd in the noon hour.
David Martin talks about the Healdsburg Chorus on Midday Music (Aired: March 31, 2023)

The Healdsburg Chorus can’t keep from singing, and their Director David Martin explains why.

David is preparing the chorus for 2 performances, on Saturday, April 15, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 16, at 3:00 pm at The Raven Theater.

Have a listen!
David Nance chats with Doug for Morning Music

David Nance used music to help him get out of Nebraska.

Check out Doug's interview with the prolific Mr. Nance!
Dawn Silva talks with Doug Jayne on Midday Music

Musician and author Dawn Silva spoke with Doug about her band, The Brides of Funkenstein, and about her memoir, The Funk Queen.
Deborah Crooks and Kwame Copeland visit Midday Music (Aired: February 21, 2024)

Deborah Crooks and Kwame Copeland joined Doug on Midday Music. Together, they discuss and perform songs from Deborah's folk opera, Flight Lessons.

Have a listen!
Deep Dive with Spike Sikes on Midday Music

It's the monthly installment of Doug Jayne's Deep Dive with Spike Sikes on Midday Music. Have a listen!
Documentary Filmmaker Gary Hustwit talks with Doug Jayne

Doug talked with documentary filmmaker, Gary Hustwit about his new film, "Eno": a film that's different every time it's shown. Listen to Grandpa Doug as he tries to wrap his head around this new technology.
Doug celebrates National Poetry Month with Jennie Orvino

Writer, poet, and former KRCB-FM program host, Jennie Orvino, joined Doug in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Have a listen!
Doug Jayne welcomes live guests for Public Radio Music Day

Public Radio Music Day was Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. Doug welcomed Sarah Baker, Spike Sikes, Josh Windmiller & Rashida (Audio Angel), and Ellie James with Nick Carico.

Hear the interviews below!

Sarah Baker

Spike Sikes (w/ more Sarah Baker)

Josh Windmiller & Rashida (Audio Angel)

Ellie James & Nick Carico
Eliza Gilkyson on Midday Music with Doug Jayne

Doug Jayne plays an interview he recorded with Eliza. She is performing at the Occidental Center for the Arts on Saturday, August 16th.

Have a listen!
Elliot Kirschner and Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse spoke about their new film on Midday Music

Doug Jayne speaks with Director Elliot Kirschner and Executive Producer Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse about their new film, The Last Class.

The film follows the final semester of Robert Reich's 40 + years as a teacher.

Have a listen!
Erica Ambrin visits with Doug in Studio A

Versatile singer-songwriter and soulful rapper, Erica Ambrin, graced our Studio A with Doug.

Have a listen!
Fantastic Negrito chats with Doug on Midday Music

Fantastic Negrito joins Doug Jayne on KRCB 104.9 FM. Fantastic just finished a European Tour (he was in Germany on the recording) and will be coming to Napa on September 13, as part of the Blue Note Summer Sessions. Have a listen!
Filmmaker Jesse Rudoy chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: March 10, 2023)

Jesse Rudoy's film, "Dusty and Stones," kicks off the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival.

Doug Jayne talks with Jesse about the most famous Country Music duo from Swaziland.

Have a listen.
Filmmaker Kathleen McCallum on Midday Music

Filmmaker Kathleen McCallum joined Doug in Studio A to talk about her new documentary that follows the story of local musician, Willard Blackwell. Willard is in a hopeful battle against ALS.
Filmmaker Maureen Gosling on Midday Music (Aired: September 15th, 2023)

Filmmaker Maureen Gosling chatted with Doug about her career, including the recently restored film J'ai ete Au Bal (I Went to the Dance).

Have a listen!
Franco and Jeremy of StandProv! join Doug for Midday Music (Aired:

Franco Tevini and Jeremy Lessnau talk about their LIVE comedy show called StandProv!

It happens on the first Thursday of every month at The Lost Church in downtown Santa Rosa.

Have a listen!
Gilbert O'Sullivan chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: November 1, 2023)

Gilbert O'Sullivan burst on the US airwaves in 1972 with "Alone Again, Naturally". This month, he performs in San Francisco for the first time!

Doug spoke with Gilbert on the phone from England.

Have a listen!
Glenn Siegel and Ashleigh Worley join Doug for Midday Music

Musician Glenn Siegel and Ashleigh Worley from Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Joined Doug to talk about the LBC's Music Education Programs and Glenn's upcoming benefit to support them.
Grace Humphries joined Doug on Midday Music

Singer songwriter Grace Humphries joined Doug on Midday Music.

Have a listen!
Graham Nash chats with Doug Jayne Wednesday, March 29th @ 1pm

Graham Nash will be speaking with Doug Jayne Wednesday March 29th at 1:00 pm.
Grammy-winner Cedric Burnside chats with Doug on Midday Music

Grammy winning Blues artist Cedric Burnside's music is full of the sound of Mississippi Hill Country. He is a talented and fascinating guy.

Check out his interview with Doug!
Guitarist Asher Belsky chats with Doug on Midday Music

Guitarist Asher Belsky chats with Doug on Midday Music. They talk about his upcoming performance at the Mill Valley Music Festival, and more.

Have a listen!

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