North Beach Now podcast

Blair Helsing
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Produced -- including original music -- by Blair Helsing at RoR Studio on Telegraph Hill, San Francisco. Thanks to all contributors. Follow us on Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/northbeachnow for upcoming episode information and background about the show. Thanks for checking us out!

  1. Blandina Farley released March 19 2024

    03/20/2024

    Blandina Farley released March 19 2024

    North Beach resident, expert tour guide, lover of art and music, known to visitors and locals alike as a go-to conversationalist and community guide -- Blandina Farley chats with the podcast at A. Cavalli Cafe located at one of the crossroads of North Beach. Recorded February 28, 2024.

    31 min
  2. Waystone wine bar released May 17 2023

    05/18/2023

    Waystone wine bar released May 17 2023

    On May 9, 2023 during Small Business Week, Waystone partners Billy Riordan and Tom Patella talk all about their new (to North Beach) wine bar. We trace the history of Mexican restaurant Barrio, as well. https://waystonesf.com for more details. 1609 Powell in North Beach.

    26 min
  3. Artist Natalie Gabriel released April 08 2023

    04/08/2023

    Artist Natalie Gabriel released April 08 2023

    Photo of Natalie Gabriel by Ashley Wacker(Instagram @ashleywackerphoto). This interview at The World's Greatest Art Studio (in North Beach) was conducted on March 28, 2023. Natalie is at @nattypaints on Instagram and her website is nataliegabriel.com. Thank for listening to North Beach Now. The podcast's blog is on Tumblr. You can follow the podcast producer on Facebook @bghelsing and on Instagram @rialdrummer

    45 min
  4. Dawn Agnew of Eco Terreno Lyon And Swan released February 13 2023

    02/13/2023

    Dawn Agnew of Eco Terreno Lyon And Swan released February 13 2023

    Opened in 2022, Eco Terrano wine tasting room and Lyon & Swan supper club have transformed the building at 140 Columbus Avenue (between Jackson and Pacific in North Beach). This is an interview with Dawn Agnew, the hospitality director. This is a destination for live music, fine dining, cocktails, and wine.

    37 min
  5. Simon Rowe of Keys Jazz Bistro released January 22 2023

    01/22/2023

    Simon Rowe of Keys Jazz Bistro released January 22 2023

    Jazz keyboardist, owner of the new club -- Keys Jazz Bistro -- Simon Rowe discusses the club's programming, the pool of local and national musicians he's drawing from, his own roots as a musician, the venue's food and beverage menu, and more. Along the way we cover some North Beach jazz history and touch on the musics of David Crosby and Jon Hendricks. Keys is at the corner of Kearny and Broadway, once the site of the El Matador jazz club. The website is keysjazzbistro.com.

    47 min
  6. Savoy Tivoli with Tito Avila released January 18 2023

    01/18/2023

    Savoy Tivoli with Tito Avila released January 18 2023

    The newly-reopened Savoy Tivoli bar and club has a history of more than 100 years on Grant Avenue in San Francisco's North Beach. Hear about the history, the reopening, and plans for the future from manager and co-owner Tito Avila. Recorded January 13, 2023 at Savoy Tivoli.

    41 min
  7. The Lost Church - Brett Cline - released November 05 2022

    11/06/2022

    The Lost Church - Brett Cline - released November 05 2022

    In-depth interview with the owner / executive director of The Lost Church music and theater venue in North Beach (and Santa Rosa!). thelostchurch.org

    44 min
  8. Comstock Saloon Michael Bacon released December 30 2021

    12/30/2021

    Comstock Saloon Michael Bacon released December 30 2021

    Comstock Saloon -- located at Columbus and Pacific Avenues in historic North Beach -- is itself historic. The venue serves cocktails and food in a location that first opened in 1907. In this episode we hear from Michael Bacon, the saloonkeeper.

    22 min
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Produced -- including original music -- by Blair Helsing at RoR Studio on Telegraph Hill, San Francisco. Thanks to all contributors. Follow us on Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/northbeachnow for upcoming episode information and background about the show. Thanks for checking us out!

Information

  • Creator
    Blair Helsing
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    North Beach Now podcast