Live from the Symphonic Distribution Grand Opening in Downtown Tampa, we chat with J.T. Brown (6:57), Angel Soto from the Tampa Music Conference (17:50), and local artists Nilla Green (25:00) & Phaze Jones (34:30). 

This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We sit down with Patton and Austin from The Nude Party to talk about playing shows with our friends Glove and Fruit & Flowers, performing at the Showtime House at SXSW, fitting 6 people on stage, and mustaches. They also tell us about their Hot Tub EP, being scared of the dark, their upcoming album, and DJ Khaled’s genius.

This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

On a very special episode, we talk to John Hammond about the blues, recording with Tom Waits, The Search for Robert Johnson, and meeting a young G. Love (Garrett). He also tells us about overcoming his stutter, getting acknowledgement from Howlin’ Wolf and other legends, and being a one man band. 

This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We talk to Tiny Moving Parts about playing at a porn shop in San Jose, touring with golf clubs, growing up in Benson, Minnesota, their new album Swell, connecting with fans, hot tubs, the term “emo”, their parents, and more. For this episode, we’re joined by Creative Loafing Tampa music editor, Ray Roa. 

This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Guest Host Ray Roa (Creative Loafing) chats with James Alex from Beach Slang and his tour manager, Charlie Lowe, ahead of their performance at Pre-Fest in Little Ybor. They discuss the infamous Chicago Liquor, Malört, meeting at The Fest, Pabst-covered glasses, “Dad Mode”, Quiet Slang, and more. Also, James talks about getting Paul Westerberg’s guitar from Tommy Stinson and he makes a plea to work with Kurt Vile.

We meet Lynn Thomas and Shelly Simon from Homoground - a network of queer music and media creators. We talk about the creation of Homoground, queer music in New York City, reaching people in small towns, DIY venues closing, Death By Audio, SXSW, and real life vs. the internet.

We talk to Brian Bell (Weezer/The Relationship) about the new The Relationship album Clara Obscura, singles “Break Me Open” and “Without Me”, being in two bands, Weezer’s “Feels Like Summer”, reading actual books, and aural experiences.