What's Hapnyn San Diego

For more than 20 years, Nathan James has been entertaining audiences as a soloist, in partnership with Ben Hernandez, as a member of the James Harman Band, and with his own band, The Rhythm Scratcher…

Laura Chavez is one of the finest guitar players on the planet, and we're lucky to have her call San Diego her home. We managed to somehow lure her away from her busy schedule long enough to talk wit…

Classical pianist Jeeyoon Kim delights audiences with her sensitive artistry, colorful musical expression, and insightful commentary from the stage. In this episode, she joins Laura Jane to discuss w…

We recorded more Robin Henkel than we could fit in two episodes, but it was all too good to edit out. So here is the extended conclusion of our interview featuring MORE songs, MORE guitars, MORE stor…

Robin Henkel has been a staple of the San Diego blues scene for over 30 years, captivating audiences as a singer, guitar player, historian, and storyteller. For this episode, we decided to capture th…

Three-time San Diego Music Award winner Low Volts is giving the music world a much needed shock to the heart. With his fuzzed-out, one-man, dirty blues-rock 'n' soul performances, Tim Lowman creates …

Blue Largo is a traditional 1940s/50s era blues band, founded in 1999 by guitarist Eric Lieberman and vocalist Alicia Aragon. Their fourth album, Before The Devil Steals Your Soul, is scheduled for r…

Earlier this year, several of San Diego's most talented young blues & rock musicians gathered at Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio for a live recording session. Appearing in this episode are Reagan…

The Sleepwalkers (aka Los Sleepwalkers), are a San Diego-based band that specializes in original music, with styles ranging from Rockabilly, Cumbias, and their own brand of down-home Rock & Roll. The…

Grandpa Adam Gimbel of the band Geezer drops by the studio to promote their highly anticipated appearance at the upcoming 37th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair. In the ensuing confusion, he also winds…

Jake Najor is a Grammy-nominated drummer and a San Diego native. He has played with such artists as Big Daddy Kane, Jason Mraz, Aloe Blacc, TV on the Radio, Karl Denson, Raphael Saadiq, Joss Stone, P…

The SOULcial Workers is an non-profit organization dedicated to the Social Education & Emotional Development of youth in vulnerable communities. Founded by Dairrick Khalil Hodges, they utilize theatr…

The Band of Gringos (B.o.G) are a rockin' power-trio hailing from Ocean Beach, CA. Performing their original music with a classic vibe, they know how to drive a crowd into a frenzy, whether it's on a…

Kenneth Rexrode is working to make San Diego a mecca for music and live entertainment. Through RexRode Productions and The Six String Society, he is producing world-class shows, combining the most ta…

The Lyrical Groove combines a musical blend of jazz, hip-hop, blues, R&B, and gospel with cohesively crafted spoken word to create a message of social consciousness and spiritual awareness that will …

Dave Gonzalez is a founding member of The Paladins, whose music graciously bookends this podcast every week. For this episode (recorded in January 2018), Dave sat down with LJ to discuss his latest r…

Tim Pyles is a San Diego music legend. From his weekly radio show "Loudspeaker" on 91X to his shows at the Casbah & The Merrow, Tim has been helping to grow the local music scene for more than 30 yea…

Mimi Zulu is an American singer, lyricist, & poet. Interweaving soul, blues, jazz, & trip-hop with spoken word, she creates flowing melodies of encouragement, hope, and empowerment. In this episode, …