Harmonics Podcast with Gregory Correa
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLifelong musician Gregory Correa sits down with local musicians and artists to discuss their music, passions and the storied history unique to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Episodes
Bob Birdwell
April 04, 2024 17:19 - 38 minutes - 37.4 MBLegendary guitarist Bob Birdwell joins the show. Bob chats with Gregory about his recent Rock N Roll Hall of Fame visit. How he saw himself in the Hall and discusses his influences early and modern.
Janet Lloyd-Davis from The Just Project
March 09, 2024 21:09 - 32 minutes - 32 MBFriend of the show Janet Lloyd-Davis talks The Just Project. Original Symphonic Progressive Hard Rock with jazz, fusion and blues over tones. She chats with Greg about her influences and her musical journey.
Ray Cepeda
February 01, 2024 17:29 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MBRay Cepeda is a singer/guitarist who has been playing high-energy Latin and rock music around the Bay Area for years. His music reflects his Chicano upbringing in Texas, his life here in the Bay Area as well as his current musical influences.
Frederico Domodon
January 04, 2024 18:16 - 22 minutes - 23.6 MBPhotographer Frederico Domodon visits the show to talk about his passion and what most influences his photography.
Paige Wolfson
December 07, 2023 18:28 - 25 minutes - 28 MBPaige is a totally wonderful guitarist and singer, full of positive energy and a gift to our musical landscape!
Kylee Cox
November 02, 2023 19:56 - 27 minutes - 24 MBThis young musician visited Gregory to chat about her influences and where her particular style comes from. The future looks bright for Kylee Cox.
Giovanna Capone
October 05, 2023 17:16 - 40 minutes - 40.3 MBFor Italtian Heritage month, Harmonics welcomes Giovanna Capone. She talks about her documentary "Finding the Italians: A Granddaughter's Journey." Almost four years in the making the documentary explores Capone's experience growing up in the bay area with a focus on overlooked Italian/U.S. history.
Shirlee Temper
September 15, 2023 18:55 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBFrom the archives, Shirlee Temper! The singer and the band from the hit TV show "8 Dayz a Week" on Amazon Fire and Roku. She talks about her musical beginnings and influences.
Nanette Deets & Charles Lopez
August 31, 2023 16:43 - 32 minutes - 20.2 MBFrom the archives, one of Gregory's very first interviews! Nanette and Charles talk about their Native American influences on their music and how they decided to represent their culture that's so often overlooked in music.
Drummer Gene Pardue
August 17, 2023 20:45 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBFrom the archives: Legendary drummer Gene Pardue has played with Eddie Money, Lucky Strike, and Rockabilly HOFer Billy London. Pardue is one of the best drummers in the SF bay area!
Pat Johnson Returns Again!
August 03, 2023 16:45 - 41 minutes - 45.6 MBFrom the archives, Pat Johnson, on his 3rd appearance on the podcast, is a successful photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years. Pat's principal area of achievement has been in music, sports and entertainment related photography. Pat' s passion for photography is evidenced by his wide array images and style.
DJane with Hai Tran
July 22, 2023 01:48 - 29 minutes - 25.4 MBVietnamese singer and producer DJane returns! Multi-talented DJane wow Harmonics with rock songs in French, Vietnamese, and English. Gregory asks her how rock singers like Tina Turner influenced her and how growing up in a record store in Vietnam introduced her to some of the great rock n roll classics!
Bruce Tahsler & Billy Quarry
July 06, 2023 16:18 - 37 minutes - 33.2 MBFrom the archives: Gregory Correa interviews legendary promoter Bill Quarry and Bruce Tahsler. Tahsler’s book is called “Garage Bands: Then & Now.” 9/2011
Niki Beard
June 22, 2023 17:09 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MBSuperfan turned promoter. Niki visits Gregory and discusses how she was from being a lover of all music, to helping her friends get promoted to turning promotions into a full time hobby. Find out her beginnings and musical influences.
Chris Michaels of Madman’s Lullaby
June 09, 2023 17:32 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MBFrom the archives: Chris Michaels from Madman's Lullaby stops by and talks about his musical life and being the vocalist or Madman’s Lullaby. 2018
Nikki Nash & Tony Almeida
May 25, 2023 17:15 - 34 minutes - 28.3 MBNikki Nash's music is described as, "down home authentic knee slapping toe tapping bouncy family friendly feel good music that transcends genre". With guitarist Tony Almeida, they discuss the greatest influences on their unique blend of musical genres. Stay tuned for a special performance and if you're interested in hearing more music check out: nikkinashmusic.co.
Jeff Beck Tribute
May 13, 2023 01:28 - 26 minutes - 22.5 MBGreg Correa shares his thoughts on the late great Jeff Beck. Beck passed away January 10th, 2023. Greg reminisces about seeing him in person, some great stories of one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.
Artist Claudio Bergamin
April 27, 2023 17:30 - 29 minutes - 26.1 MBClaudio Bergamin is a Chilean/Italian fantasy and science fiction artist. He creates album covers for rock bands and book covers for paranormal authors. This is Claudio's first appearance on the podcast from 2017. Fans can visit his artwork and page here: Bergaminart
Earth Quake
April 14, 2023 19:35 - 29 minutes - 25.5 MBEarth Quake’s original member Robbie Dunbar brings his new band members Ralph Beakus to talk about their musical experiences. 2017
Michael Booker
March 30, 2023 20:07 - 24 minutes - 32.2 MBMichael Booker is an avant-guard Jazz musician and one of the finest, young jazz musicians in the Bay Area. 2017
No Control
March 17, 2023 02:18 - 35 minutes - 29.4 MBLynn Kilcourse, Chris Knight, Dan Milina, and John Holm of No Control drop by to discuss No Control. Greg asks them about their inspirations, how the trio got together, and the various name changes the band went through.
Gypsy Nation
March 02, 2023 18:14 - 35 minutes - 49.7 MBThis dazzling trio burst on-stage performing traditional gypsy swing, soulful Italian and Spanish music, and memorable gypsy-jazz reimagining's of million-selling songs by the likes of Michael Jackson, The White Stripes and Stevie Wonder.
Gary Carter
February 16, 2023 18:15 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBGary Carter had the vision to start Harmonics, a Man of All Seasons, and has incredible stories with Marilyn Monroe, and worked with DC Comics, Marvel, and Stan Lee and friends with The Doors!
Chuck Marble
January 20, 2023 00:51 - 26 minutes - 32.9 MBFrom the archives, Chuck “The Ambassador” Marble tells the story of his musical life. 2015
Channing Heath
January 05, 2023 16:04 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBFrom the archives in 2018. Gregory sits down with rock musician Channing Heath to chat about his musical inspiration and some of his most memorable performances.
Ethel Long Scott
December 22, 2022 16:06 - 25 minutes - 25 MBPolitical activist Ethel Long Scott joins Harmonics in this insightful interview. 2015
Gregory Correa on the Rick Moniz show
December 08, 2022 16:19 - 13 minutes - 15 MBThis is one of Gregory Correa's earliest appearance on a colleague's Rick Moniz's show. Here Gregory explains the changes made to make Chabot College more green.
Bassist Jimmi Ward
November 24, 2022 16:15 - 36 minutes - 30.7 MBBassist Jimmi Ward visits the show. He talks about when music first hit him, coming from a multi-generational, musical family, picking up the guitar. He writes his own music and how a 1976 Boston concert was very influential.
Guitarist Danny Means
November 10, 2022 17:08 - 36 minutes - 36.8 MBDanny Means visits the show and talks about the first time he picked up a guitar, his early influences, and his personal stories with Albert and Freddie King, Tony Curtis and The Three Stooges.
Stevie Keys
October 27, 2022 15:09 - 26 minutes - 32.4 MBFrom the archives: Keyboardist Stevie Keys joins Gregory Correa to talk about his wonderous musical life. From 2014
Dan McCutcheon & Jungle Rooster
October 14, 2022 14:52 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MBFrom the archives: Dan McCutcheon of Jungle Rooster drops by to chat with host Gregory Correa 2014
Pat Johnson Returns
September 29, 2022 17:30 - 36 minutes - 28.4 MBRenowned celebrity photographer Pat Johnson returns to the show with more stories and more photographs from his legendary career.
Lisa Marie Johnston
September 15, 2022 17:12 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBFrom the archives: The fabulous Lisa Marie Johnston is visits the show and chats with Gregory about her life and music.
Luv Planet
September 01, 2022 17:02 - 18 minutes - 16.4 MBFrom the archives: Nicole Suttoa & Mark McGee are interviewed and talk about their musical journey. 2017
Pat Johnson
August 18, 2022 17:10 - 51 minutes - 45 MBMusic and celebrity photographer Pat Johnson visits the show. Hear about his new book "Blue Collar Photographer" and hear his stories of meeting some of the greats. Also, stay tuned for a movie review of "Elvis"
Lea Sweet
August 04, 2022 20:21 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBFrom the archives: Lea Sweet is the Black Queen of Country Music. Singer, songwriter, recording artist Lea Sweet is a gift to country music.
Joyce Canright
July 21, 2022 21:50 - 40 minutes - 40 MBFrom the archives: A trailblazer in San Francisco East Bay rock and roll history. Joyce Canright promoted The Doors, Peter Wheat & The Breadmen, The Who, The Morning Rain, Janis Joplin and so many more. 2015
Gregory Reminices about the Rolling Stones
July 07, 2022 17:49 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB50 years ago Gregory saw one of the greatest bands in history, The Rolling Stones. Hear his thoughts on the concert and the legendary band!
Lynn Kilcourse
June 30, 2022 17:47 - 30 minutes - 34.5 MBFrom the archive, Lynn Kilcourse is truly one of the Great Guitarists in the San Francisco Bay Area fronting two of her bands, the legendary band No Control, and One Pump Chumps. Lynn is a musical purist and brings joy to us all!
Kelly Sanders
June 23, 2022 19:05 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MBFrom the archives: Kelly Sanders has been a roadie for many years for some of the best bands. Kelly tells his story of life on the road from 2016
Greg Talks Paul McCartney
June 09, 2022 17:39 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBMay 6th of this year Sir Paul McCartney played the Oakland Arena. Greg was fortunate enough to attend the show and here are his thoughts on his latest concern and the life and career of Sir Paul McCartney
Salvador Ayala
May 26, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThe Sonic Tsunami joins the show. Salvador talks to Greg about how he started playing bass, how The Doors inspired him to write music and building a studio and his band!
Mike Overton
May 12, 2022 19:56 - 31 minutes - 26.6 MBGuitarist Mike Overton joins the show. Mike chats with Gregory about learning his first cord on the guitar, playing covers vs original music and his early days with the late great Cliff Burton.
Evan Thomas Returns!
April 28, 2022 13:25 - 27 minutes - 23 MBEvan Thomas returns to the podcast! Gregory realizes it's been 10 years since Evan Thomas has been on the show. Evan Thomas is one of the hardest working blues guitarists in the country and a blues purist. If blues is your thing, you won't want to miss this episode.
Diana Osaulenko
April 14, 2022 16:22 - 56 minutes - 44.5 MBOn February 24th, 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine. Chabot college is home to many Ukrainian exchange students. Diana Osaulenko is one of those students. Hear her story on the invasion and evacuations. Included is a special message from Diana to to Ukraine.
Mark White
March 31, 2022 18:26 - 25 minutes - 58.9 MBMark White, drummer, documentarian and fellow podcaster, joins Gregory to talk about how he began drumming in the 5th grade and his Y & T documentary. Mark also talks about his love of sax, air guitar and lip synching!
Evan Thomas
March 17, 2022 18:33 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBFrom the Harmonics archives comes Evan Thomas. Evan Thomas is one of the hardest working blues guitarists in the country and a blues purist. If blues is your thing, you won't want to miss this episode.
Rick Stevens of Tower of Power
March 03, 2022 22:17 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBFrom the Harmonics archives, this week we pay tribute to the late, great Rick Stevens of Tower of Power. Rick has lead and extraordinary life and is so generous to share his story with Gregory and all of us.
Curtis Family C-Notes
February 17, 2022 18:27 - 57 minutes - 45.6 MBYou may have seen them on America's Got Talent, their JCPenny commercial, or their livestreams. Harmonics is excited to bring you this double sized interview with Maestro, Nola, Zahara, Nile, Isis, Kiki, & Phoenix, the Curtis Family C-Notes!
Zack Papachristos
February 03, 2022 17:35 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBThe longest tenured faculty and coach for Chabot College, Zack Papachristos joins the show. Gregory welcomes Zack to talk about his early beginnings in Greece immigrating to the U.S. where he picks up sports and how that has changed the course of professional and personal life.