MUSIC NEWS: Amy Ray chats with Brian on her way to the airport (Aired: September 8, 2022)

amy faceAmy Ray was at the airport getting ready to fly to Sonoma County for tonight’s Indigo Girls show at the Green Music Center. She spoke with Brian about the queer country movement, upcoming IG projects and more.
 
 

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January 07, 2026

Ken Pomeroy stopped by for Morning Music with Brian

Hailing from Oklahoma, Ken Pomeroy is a 23 year old talent of Cherokee descent. Her writing is wise beyond her years, probably because she started composing her own music when she was about 12. She was inspired by John Denver’s “Jet Plane” when she was just out of kindergarten. Ken’s major label…
November 11, 2025

Jim Lauderdale visited Morning Music

Jim Lauderdale came for a visit to our new studio during his recent west coast swing. He spent some time in L.A. back in the day and Brian talks with him about the Palomino, the hub of country music in Southern California, and we get a live preview of his new release!
Brian and Jim
October 03, 2025

Max Gomez stopped by for Morning Music

Max Gomez has performed in our area a bunch of times. He regularly plays Little Saint in Healdsburg and has headlined at Lagunitas Brewery. On his way to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass this year he stopped in for a visit with Brian in our new Studio A and brought a documentary film crew with him. Have a…
Aug 07, 2025

Sean Hayes on Morning Music

Sean Hayes spent decades in San Francisco before his family moved to Petaluma. Originally from North Carolina, his delivery evokes warm summer…
Jul 24, 2025

Fede Petro on Morning Music

Fede Petro is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina (a city Brian has visited and loves). Now based in Los Angeles, the name…
May 02, 2025

Wreckless Strangers stopped by Studio A

Wreckless Strangers is a powerful soul stirring band from the North Bay. David, Amber and Mick joined Brian in Studio A to play some music (including…
Apr 24, 2025

David Luning stops by for Morning Music

It's always a pleasure hosting our friend David Luning. His visits are getting more scarce as he is spending more time in L.A. We've been following…
Mar 17, 2025

Stella Heath on Morning Music

Stella Heath stops by Studio A to talk about her upcoming performance at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, The Billie Holiday Project. She is…
Dec 09, 2024

David Luning stops by for Morning Music

David Luning is preparing for his annual pair of shows at Hopmonk Sebastopol this Friday and Saturday. He is also celebrating the release of his new…
Sep 24, 2024

Amelia Day stops by Morning Music

Amelia Day is a young singer-songwriter originally from Seattle (as is Brian). She took piano lessons as a child and picked up a guitar going into…
Sep 16, 2024

Alison Harris stops by for Morning Music

Alison Harris has a beautiful voice. You may remember her from the trio The Bootleg Honeys. She's also performed solo and with a band the Barn Owls.…
Sep 12, 2024

Margo Cilker stops by Morning Music

Margo Cilker is a very talented young singer/songwriter. She's spent some time here in Sonoma county honing her craft before releasing two wonderful…
Sep 11, 2024

Chuck Prophet visits Morning Music

Chuck Prophet is a Bay Area treasure. We're lucky he lives nearby giving us ample chances to see him and his band, the Mission Express. Chuck stopped…
Aug 30, 2024

Zack Smith joins Brian for Morning Music

Zack Smith is fairly new to Sonoma County having moved here about four years ago. He is, however, well connected to the music scene. Zack founded the…
Apr 18, 2024

Lindsay Lou stops by for Morning Music

"Queen of Time" the latest release from Nashville-based artist Lindsay Lou was created with the help of the psychedelic mists- journeying through…

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