Islander Interview

Kevin W Smith
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Islander Interview profiles musicians in the San Juan Islands.

Episódios

  1. Bad Dads

    há 6 dias

    Bad Dads

    Established in 2019, Bad Dads have quickly become one of the flagship bands in the San Juan Islands. In this interview, the trio  — Justin Cox, Matt Helms, and Ryan Page — covers: Why Sacramento will always feel like homeThe making of their new album, “Sometimes I Just Say Things”The rarity of being a punk/folk/rock in a community that seems to prefer mellower vibesHow the songwriting process varies between band members Their individual paths to arriving on OrcasWhy they switch instruments throughout their live sets, and if that carries over onto albumsCatch the Bad Dads live on July 3 on Orcas’ Village Green, or over in San Juan Island the weekend of July 18, performing at the Lavender Festival.

    1h 17min
  2. All We Have Is Now

    12 de mar.

    All We Have Is Now

    On this Islander Interview, All We Have Is Now founders Theo Morningstar (vocals) and Jesse Orion (guitar/bass), discuss the origins of the group, along with The heavy music scene on Lopez despite its hippy reputation Why don’t Lopez bands record their musicAn album complied from their jam sessions at practice The band’s approach to its notable live performances The Lopez school music program that was started through their early partnership Recorded in 2026.

    1h 7min
  3. Trinity Althoff

    04/09/2025

    Trinity Althoff

    Trinity Althoff is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and performer based on San Juan Island.  And she’s the focus of a new episode of Islander Interview.   In this episode, you’ll hear four original new studio recordings of Trinity’s solo material - which are still a work in progress - along with conversations around:  ⛴️ What initially brought her to the San Juan Islands  😷How the pandemic altered the local music scene(s) 🫏Why the movie “Shrek” inspired her to become a singer  🎸Her songwriting process for both her solo material and her (ex) band, Mudbath! 💿Status updates on her upcoming debut solo album, “Burn for Pleasure,” and Mudbath!’s first LP, “Break in Case of Emergency”  🧘‍♀️What’s prompted her to take an upcoming break from public performances 🌊Why the future might include hopping in an Astrovan and touring down the coast

    1h 10min
  4. Shadow Basket

    14/08/2025

    Shadow Basket

    Listen to Jacey LaManna and Kyle Lutz — the founders, principal songwriters, guitarists, and lead vocalists of the San Juan Island folk-rock act Shadow Basket discuss: - The evolution of the band from Colorado to San Juan Island - How kayaking factored into the current formation of the lineup - What to expect from the group’s new album, “Frog Swan Song,” which releases this Friday, August 15 - Booking off-island tours and the strength of the local music scene  - Their songwriting process  - How The Fold came to be and what to expect from the community resource on SJI Recorded in 2025.

    46 min
  5. Avery Adams

    12/03/2025

    Avery Adams

    In this edition of Islander Interview, Avery Adams discusses:  Being born on a ferry and growing up on San Juan Island in a rustic setting within a creative household Going to school in Olympia, working in Seattle, and eventually finding his way back to the islandsPicking up home recording during the pandemic and recording island acts such as @ chubasco, The Swells, and morePast and current music projects such as Real Freaque, Rare Bird Committee, and moreBeing the caretaker of an expansive trove of unreleased San Juan Islands music thanks to his dadThe current exciting state of music across the islands The intersection between music and food at the restaurant he co-founded and serves as executive chef: Orcas Island’s Matia Kitchen Recorded in 2025.

    1h 2min
  6. Lilo Sanchez

    13/11/2024

    Lilo Sanchez

    An interview with Orcas Islander and Panamanian singer/songwriter Lilo Sanchez. Recorded in 2024. Lilo IG: @thebrownratiaWebsite: https://www.senorloop.com/ Follow @IslandTimeRadio on Instagram for more.

    1h 18min
  7. Rafael Lopez

    10/08/2024

    Rafael Lopez

    Kicking off a new series of interviews with musicians in the San Juan Islands. First up is Rafael Lopez from Orcas Island’s Chubasco.  Recordeed in 2024.

    26 min
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Islander Interview profiles musicians in the San Juan Islands.

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  • Criado por
    Kevin W Smith
  • Anos de atividade
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  • Episódios
    7
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