ASPFSP Posts

Episode 55: Giant Panda and Tatanka
Chris and James from Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and the crew from Tatanka join us before their show at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Giant Panda’s new album, Steady, comes out today (09.30.14) so make sure to pick that up. We play four amazing tracks from the album and end with an epic Tatanka […]

Episode 54: Whitey Morgan and the 78’s
Joey and Zack from Whitey Morgan and the 78’s take a break to join us before their recent show at the Soda Bar. Episode Links: Whitey Morgan Website: http://whiteymorgan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteyMorgan Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteyMorgan Instagram: http://instagram.com/whiteymorgan Sonic Ranch: https://www.facebook.com/sonicranch Soda Bar: https://www.facebook.com/sodabarsandiego Gogol Bordello: https://www.facebook.com/gogolbordello Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and Subscribe: […]

Episode 53: Dub Architect
Dub Architect joins us just before his show at Winston’s in OB and we chat about his epic Cali Roots performance, an overview on his rig, some Dub history, and he tells us how he turned his ankle injury into something positive. Also, Tommy uses the word “converse” but this time he’s not talking about his […]

Episode 52: Chuck Treece and Ania Mali from Deep Ocean
Chuck Treece, a great session musician and professional skateboarder, and Ania Mali join us to talk about their latest project, Deep Ocean. We showcase several of their tracks, talk about Chuck’s numerous impressive credits and connections, Ania’s chase for her dreams, and we get into some “deep” discussions. Go see them at Mozambique in Laguna […]

Episode 51: HI Roots
HI Roots joins us in the Sunny Place for Shady People studios to chat about their influences, upcoming shows, we play a drinking game, and they play an acoustic version of “Roll My Dice”. Be sure to check them out this Saturday, 4/19/14 at Typhoon Saloon with Reeform and Papafish. Episode Links: HI Roots […]

Episode 50: The Llamadors
The Llamadors come to the studio and celebrate ASPFSP’s 50th episode! We get to meet the band, learn parts of the story of the adventures of Baby Das, and showcase some of their songs. Episode Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thellamadors Llamadors Website: http://thellamadors.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thellamadors Bandpage: https://thellamadors.bandpage.com/ 94.9 Article: http://www.fm949sd.com/the-local-949/2014/03/02/new-music-video-from-the-llamadors#sthash.oJHvj7hd.dpbs Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp […]

Episode 49: All Music Podcast #1
Here is our first all music podcast to get the weekend started right. Check out the links below and buy some new music! Episode Links: Roots Manuva: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/roots-manuva/id2900925 The Dead 60s: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-dead-60s/id216481358 Sidestepper: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/3am-in-beats-we-trust/id2581909 Bedouin Soundclash: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sounding-a-mosaic/id281151381 The Walkmen: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lisbon/id386079579 ReggaeSkaPunk Podcast: Website: http://reggaeskapunk.com/Reggaeskapunk/ReggaeSkaPunk/ReggaeSkaPunk.html iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggaeskapunk.com/id423506417?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/reggaeskapunk-podcast/reggaeskapunkcom […]

Episode 48: Jake McLaughlin
Jake Mclaughlin, professional tour manager and sound engineer, joins us to showcase a ton of music from the bands that he works with, talk about his touring life, and he gives a great perspective on his side of the business. Episode Links: Jake Mclaughlin: https://www.facebook.com/jake.mclaughlin.104?fref=ts Warsaw Poland Bros: https://www.facebook.com/warsawpolandbros Delta Spirit: https://www.facebook.com/Deltaspirit Delta Spirit – California: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va0ezWC2du4&feature=kp Casbah San […]

Episode 47: Mike and Jay from Seismic Leveler
Mike and Jay (from Seismic Leveler and Vegitation) come in to talk about their past bands, touring, seeing shows from a professional sound guy’s point of view, and we quickly review the Makeda podcast. Episode Links: Vegitation: https://myspace.com/vegitation Vegitation – Hold On (Live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxjRjqwkEt8 Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and Subscribe: iTunes: ASPFSP […]

Episode 46: Dave Wright and Tino
Comedians Dave Wright and Tino (that’s Valentino to the ladies….) join us to chat about physicals, Dave’s background and comedy life, #PadresPA, #TeamBigMac, and we get to that “one more song!”… but is it the new ASPFSP theme song? Episode Links: Dave Wright’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.wright.1042?fref=ts Tino’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valentino.asuncioniv?fref=ts Bargain Music – Black Eye: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/77-003/id79306781 The Donkeys: https://www.facebook.com/TheDonkeys Winston’s: http://www.winstonsob.com/ […]

Episode 45: Makeda Dread of the World Beat Center
We’re back with Makeda Dread from the World Beat Center joins us to chat about the work of the World Beat Center, the recent Tribute to the Reggae Legends show, and some open and honest conversation about race and religion in reggae music today. Episode Links: World Beat Center: http://worldbeatcenter.org/ World Beat Center Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/infowbc The […]

Episode 44: Orgone
Orgone joins us in the studio along with a film crew to chat with Tommy, Mike, and DK about their early start in LA, their influences, evolution, and their songwriting and recording process. Check out the links below for more info, tour dates, and footage from the film crew. And, go buy their newest record. […]

Episode 43: Perro Bravo
Perro Bravo joins us backstage before their epic show at the House of Blues San Diego and we showcase some great tracks from their new album. Episode Links: Perro Bravo’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerroBravoMusic/ Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and Subscribe: iTunes: ASPFSP on iTunes Stitcher: ASPFSP on Stitcher PlayerFM: ASPFSP on […]

ASPFSP Extra: Karl Denson
We have a special ASPFSP extra for you! Karl Denson called in and chatted with Tommy about his upcoming shows this weekend (Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th, 2013) at the Belly Up — definitely going to be a good time. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe present a Ray Charles Boogaloo Dance Party featuring […]

Episode 42: The Heavy Guilt
The Heavy Guilt stops by the studio to chat with Tommy and DK about their band, play an amazing in-studio acoustic song, and leaves you wanting one more…… Episode Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavyguilt Band’s Website: http://www.theheavyguilt.com/ Buy an album: http://theheavyguilt.bigcartel.com/ Their YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHeavyGuilt Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and […]

Episode 41: Cuckoo Chaos
Cuckoo Chaos stops in to chat with Tommy and DK for an epic start to the second season of the podcast. From their website….Cuckoo Chaos is the Richard Nixon of disco dancing…Cuckoo Chaos is the Henry Ford of Dada…Cuckoo Chaos is the John The Baptist of cunnilingus. The Pontius Pilot of lamb skin condoms. Enjoy… […]

Episode 40: Dirty Sirens
Monterey and Christy from the Dirty Sirens join Tommy and DK before their show at the Soda Bar for a night filled with some music talk and band dynamics and a lot of burps and NSFW jokes. Episode Links: Dirty Sirens Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedirtysirens “Siren Song” Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq4JI1kyG4A “Pistols at Dawn” Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6qe0RSid4U Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: […]

Episode 39: Destructo Bunny
Destructo Bunny joins Tommy Dubs, Mike, and DK to chat about his growth through Hip Hop and Merced’s musical influence. We play a world premiere Atlantis Rizing track and even debate the merits of the Secret. Don’t miss Atlantis Rizing CD release at Winston’s this Thursday, July 18th: http://www.winstonsob.com/event/cd-release-party-atlantis-rizing-and-friends And, go see Destructo Bunny perform at […]

Episode 37: Whitey Morgan
Whitey Morgan joins the podcast live before his show at the Soda Bar. We chat about Flint, his touring schedule, writing songs for 36 year old drunks, working with producers, and the heavy influence from his grandfather. Joey, the bass player and tour manager, also steps in and chats with us too about tow truck […]

Episode 36: California Roots Music and Arts Festival – Part 3
Part three of our Cali Roots 2013 podcasts features the organizer of the entire CaliRoots festival, Dan Sheehan, F O R E S T, Fear Nuttin’ Band, Piracy, Corey from Three Legged Fox, One A-Chord, High Tide, Black Salt Tone, and Jacob from KNG MKR. Episode Links: California Roots Festival: https://www.facebook.com/californiaroots Fear Nuttin Band: https://www.facebook.com/fearnuttinband Piracy: […]

Episode 35: California Roots Music and Arts Festival – Part 2
Episode 35: Part Two of our coverage of the Cali Roots 2013 festival features amazing conversations with Slightly Stoopid, Simple Creation Band, Bret Lieberman from Yes I Can Summer Meltdown, Ballyhoo, Wait for Green, Naia Kete, Project Out of Bounds, and Papafish. Band Links: Slightly Stoopid: https://www.facebook.com/slightlystoopid Slightly Stoopid “Top of the World”: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/top-of-the-world/id540786731 […]

Episode 34: California Roots Music and Arts Festival – Part 1
Direct from Cali Roots 2013 in Monterey, Tommy Dubs, Mike McAfee, and DK bring you part one of our conversations from one of the best festivals around. A big thanks goes out to Dan and the Cali Roots 2013 team for putting on an unforgettable weekend and letting us be a part of it! We […]

Episode 33: Mergence
The guys from Mergence join Tommy Dubs, Mike McAfee, and DK to chat about their song writing process, recording to tape at Flying Blanket in Mesa, their paths toward becoming musicians. Then, it falls apart with references to Uncle Joey, Alanis Morisette, Jesse and the Vultures, Stamos, Nirvana on classic rock stations, then “Who originally […]

Episode 32: Ready
Get a pen and paper ready….Ready and DJ Unite join Tommy Dubs, Mike McAfee, and DK to talk about Chicago, his upcoming EP “God, Forgive Me for Being Ready”, using live instruments with the Hero brothers, Rap Sabbath, and some amazing live performances — including exclusive tracks never heard before. Take notes through this one; […]