Cigar City Radio

We talk to Andrew West about DJing Emo Night Brooklyn, getting to know Ryan Key from Yellowcard, and the emo songs that always get the crowd going. Andrew also tells us about starting as an intern at Razor & Tie, his work at Concord Music, and Disney Night NYC. For this episode, we’re joined by St. Pete/Orlando-based rock band, Saferwaters.  This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

We talk to Adam Shoemaker about his self-titled album, his dad opening Coconuts Comedy Club, being invited to drop acid with Mitch Hedberg, and loving Malcom Young. Adam also tells us about his near-death experience and amazing recovery. For this episode, we’re briefly joined by Creative World Recording engineer, musician, and madman George Harris. This Week’s Fadeout: “You Let Me Down” by Adam Shoemaker This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

We talk to Nashville’s Datenight about their record Comin’ Atcha 100MPH, attending Nashville School of the Arts High School, and getting permission from their parents to tour. We also ask Nashville’s Datenight about Date Nights in Nashville. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

We talk to Tampa's own Jordan Esker about his new album Fail to Learn, his band The Hundred Percent, cutting his hair for charity, songwriting, and the local music scene. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

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 --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

Live from the Symphonic Distribution Grand Opening in Downtown Tampa, we chat with Symphonic Distribution CEO Jorge Brea (6:35), Shaun Drinkard from the Tampa Downtown Partnership (19:10), and local musicians Mike Mass & Ned Pope (27:45). This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

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 -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

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 -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

We talk to Tampa/St. Pete area band, Glove, about forming their band, playing a Dr. Martens show at Baby’s All Right, touring with the Nude Party, and the DIY Music Scene. We also talk about what they do outside of the band, why you should never go to Pepboys, Taco Bell, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

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 -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

On Part 2 of our Gasparilla Music Festival coverage, we set up live in the Replay Guitar Exchange Tent for conversations with Eric Tessmer (1:11), Mountain Holler (12:27), Kolars (24:32), Shankh & Friends (32:56), Brother Cephus (42:48), The Underhill Family Orchestra (51:49), and Beartoe (1:08:40). Also, we meet Jessica O’Connor from Mic Drop Music and our intern Kasia tells us about the patience of the elderly. -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

On Part 1 of our Gasparilla Music Festival coverage, we set up live in the Replay Guitar Exchange Tent for conversations with Ella Jet & Future Soul (3:07), The Little Kintner Boys (10:42), Ries Brothers (25:19), Fr33dback (29:50), and King Complex (41:37). Also, Michelle Soto tells us the plot of Gasparilla Music Festival: The Film and we shame our intern, Chris. Fire It Up! -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

We talk to Tampa, FL duo Ries Brothers about performing at Gasparilla Music Festival, being in a band with your brother, and touring with G. Love & Special Sauce. They tell us about playing drums and keyboard bass at the same time, their Hamburg-phase at Crabby Bills in Indian Rocks Beach, the Tampa music scene, and their upcoming album.  -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List  

We talk to TWO-TIME guest Fr33dback about his upcoming performances at Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival and Gasparilla Music Festival, how his live set works, breaking down the Beatles’ “Yesterday”, buying Neon Indian’s gear on Reverb.com, working in the studio with bands like Sun Signs, Bangarang, and Polyenso, and much more. Also, Randy begs for a Select Start reunion. For this episode, we’re joined by Creative Loafing Tampa music editor, Ray Roa.  -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

We call native Philadelphian G. Love to talk about the Eagles winning the Super Bowl, 25 years of G. Love & Special Sauce, balancing family life with life on the road, surfing with Kelly Slater, and becoming friends with Jack Johnson. He also tells us about bringing Clearwater duo The Ries Brothers on tour, his first show at Jannus Landing, and working for a Blues Grammy on his next album. -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List  

Live from 30A Songwriter’s Festival, Kasia sits down with Lilly Hiatt to talk about her new album, Trinity Lane, and its various themes, Nashville, Whole Foods, and her dad, John Hiatt. Then, Kasia talks to Gary Louris (The Jayhawks) about performing, the upcoming Jayhawks record, spending time at home and outdoors, working with other songwriters, and being an architect. -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

Kasia and Randy talk to John and John from They Might Be Giants about their new album I Like Fun, making children’s music and working with Disney, Dial-A-Song, and being the “other” thing people like. We also talk about Tiny Toons, Malcom in the Middle, Gasparilla, performing The Daily Show with Jon Stewart theme song, and the birth of #Thuggalos -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

Kasia and Randy meet the legendary British rock band, The Zombies. We talk to original Zombies Chris White and Hugh Grundy about the 50th Anniversary of their album Odessey and Oracle, the growth of “Time of the Season” in the United States, keeping their “chops” up, Hugh’s new band The Geckos, and the Zombies family. We also talk about the differences in touring now and then, seeing younger fans in the audience, mixing old and new energy, recording at Abbey Road, and using John Lennon’s Mellotron. -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

We catch up with TWO-TIME guest, Billy Mays III, to talk about his adventures in touring, crowdfunding his new album, Channel(s), telling his dad’s story through an upcoming documentary, and wanting to talk to Trey Parker and Matt Stone from South Park. We also talk about his non-profit plans for BillyMays.org, working with Kat Von Greye, filming PitchMen, and being “quoted” by TMZ. For this episode, we’re joined by The Hard Times writer, Andy Holt. -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

We talk to former NFL player and radio personality Ian Beckles about what he’d do if he was the Buccaneers GM, the softness of current NFL players, the locker room, the way the media treats athletes, race and the media, student athletes and the collegiate system, Thursday Night Football, NFL players like Jameis Winston and Deshaun Watson, and “trophy culture”. Lastly, Ian Beckles tell us about his Dignitary Brand, In the Trenches with Ian Beckles, Trulieve, and medical marijuana being good for football players. For this jam packed episode, we’re joined by Hard Times writer Andy Holt and Randy’s cousin, Andrew Ojeda. -- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List