Insomnia Radio: The SoCal Sessions
Diving into possibly the most prolific music scene in the country, Charles takes you inside Southern California based independent music. Part of the Insomnia Radio Regional Family. IR: SoCal covers LA, Ventura, and Orange counties...
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- SoCal Video Sessions (The Secret 6 / Silver Needle)
Today, we bring you two quality videos from independent Southland artists, "The Secret 6" and "Silver Needle".
The Secret 6, a indie rock group from LongBeach, are currently putting together their debut album "hello_the_end" with producer/engineer Anthony Arvisu over at The Compound. They recently played a VH1 Save The Music Foundation benefit at Woodbury University and will be in Reese Witherspoons movie "Penelope" coming out this May around the same time as their new record.
"So if you find yourself rocking out while Christina Ricci is making out with James McAvoy just know that's our tune responsible for your head bobbing" The Secret SixThe Secret 6 - "Familiar"
I recently saw local band Silver Needle play a show at the Key Club with Insomnia Favorites, "The Hot Toddies" as well as "The Power Cords" from IR: SoCal session #4. Honestly, I currently don't know too much about SN although they have played with notable acts such as Joan Jett, Dee Dee Ramone, Duff McKagen, The Living End, and Living Colour, and have been getting some occasional airplay on a few FM stations in the area. They also have several endorsements (e.g Monster Energy Drink) and their bass player Johnny
99 is a co-founder of the infamous Kiss or Kill Club here in LASilver Needle - "Tourniquet"
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:58:12 EST - IR: The SoCal Sessions #10 - Easter Earmuffs
Possibly our only episode so far with a smattering of colorful content comes just in time for Easter delivery along with a pair of earmuffs for the children.
We are completely excited to bring you a bunch of new releases in this episode here at mile marker ten, just outside the city limits. All eight artists featured in this session either have a new offering out or are currently working on new material, which definitely makes us feel productive in helping them get the word out.
See our expanded shownotes for much more info and the session lineup!!
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:02:57 EST - IR: The SoCal Sessions #9 - Axed the Commute
After getting my equipment back up and running following the recent move to North Hollywood, I bring you the following short but sweet episode. Make sure to check out the complete shownotes!
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:54:11 EST - IR: The SoCal Sessions #8 - The Coral Sea CD Giveaway
Hey everyone! Today I'm giving away five CD's from a great Santa Barbara band called The Coral Sea, so make sure you check this one out sometime during the week in order to have a chance to win.
We've also got a wide selection of music for you on today's show , ranging from the accordian touched americana of Sam Mellon & The Skylarks, to the electronica mixed celtic of The Twilight Lords & Paul Grogan, to the classic driving rock of Silent Treatment. I hope you were itching for an eclectic mix today, as that's exactly what's coming down the stream.
Check out the complete shownotes for more details!
Sun, 4 Mar 2007 23:06:33 EST - IR: The SoCal Sessions #7 - Roots, Rock, Reggae!
In celebration of the launch of Dread at the Controls this week, we are pleased to bring you eight tracks in the ska, rocksteady, and reggae vein, with a few 'hybrids' thrown in for good measure.
Most of these are local artists, with a few good friends visiting the show; namely "Mr. Anonymous" (by request), the "Starving Millionaires", "Sashamon" from Hawaii, and most of the members of "Satori".
We will be back in a week or two with a CD giveaway from an incredible Santa Barbara based group, so make sure you subscribe to the show for instant updates by utilizing the following link:
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Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:53:33 EST - IR: The SoCal Sessions #6 - Rocking the Jazzbah
We've got an assortment of superb tracks for you in this session, starting with a blast of rock-oxygen from the Kristin Hersh fronted group, 50 Foot Wave, and ending on a jazzy tear jerker, "Yours" from LA muse Sara Gazarek, dedicated to all the Bitter(wo)men Club Members out there.
Check the shownotes for much more. Links, images, tourdates, the works!
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:37:53 EST - IR: The SoCal Sessions #5 - The Enigmatic "33"
A brand new music feed has opened up solely for Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and surrounding areas. Bundled with this feed is a new episode of The SoCal Sessions, namely our fifth release since Jason Evangelho officially smashed a glass over our prow in late October.
We picked some of the best music we could find to package up and fire to you straight down this pristine feed. First up is the buzzworthy band "August House" from 
Rounding out the bunch comes "Pigeon John", the self proclaimed karaoke master from
As for the title of the show, well, let's just say it has something to do with age and relaxing with a few green bottles of beer while editing the show. Rock!
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Sat, 27 Jan 2007 20:03:17 EST - IR: The SoCal Sessions #4 - Powering Into January
Hola amigo.
Welcome to the fourth installment of The SoCal Sessions. Today's show powers us into January with five independent rock acts from Los Angeles.
Newer groups Power Cords and Pro Audio bring us two femme-themed songs dripping with pop goodness, while The Black Watch sets up Fight from Above's journey toward the sun with a tale of an angel disappearing into the same fiery mass.
Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:40:40 EST - IR: The SoCal Sessions #3 - New Years Evetronica
After last week's session we do a quick 180 and bring in New Years with an all-electronica celebration.
In honor of all the DJ driven events that occur every year-end all the way from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, we bring you the following five high energy artists to end out 2006 with a bang.
Zeroleen and Noisemaker bring us a big beat flavored ska/dance mix from Venice, CA, while Los Angeles based Glycerin and Techno Squirrels (w/ Robert Jax) conjure up vocal ruminations of Ofra Haza with their own unique tracks. DJ Stoltz generously brings us his version of Auld Lang Syne to top out the night, and
Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:40:29 EST - IR: The SoCal Sessions #2 - California Soul
Welcome back for episode #2 of the SoCal Sessions. We've got five more great LA based (and related) artists in this new session that might help you conjure up the imagery of a less developed California.
The title of this show, "California Soul", was coined from a Mother Hips song that...
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:40:17 EST - IR: The Socal Sessions #1
Welcome! I'm Charles Stepczyk and I'd like to officially take the bear leash from the main show host Jason E. and fire up "The SoCal Sessions" music grinder. IR San Diego will continue as normal on this feed, with a bit of my Southern Californian family dancing and singing on the side. Don't forget to tip the artists if you enjoy them, and please no taunting the dancing bear!
Sat, 2 Dec 2006 11:40:01 EST
