This episode is all about classic songwriting and features an exclusive interview with Grammy winner (and current Oscar nominee) Diane Warren, who talks about her legendary career and award season highs and lows.

Season 4 has finally arrived with a new look, new vibe, and deeper celebration of what makes the Bay Area music scene amazing! Royal Rebels drops by to discuss their new album, and Peace of Stage owner Steve Gold talks about the discovery of the original Woodstock stage. Plus, Janis Joplin’s Pearl turns 50, and…

Photo: Sunset Sound System The countdown to Season 4 continues! This week, Bay Area iconoclast Mickey Darius discusses his label Broken Clover Records, and his unique artist-friendly approach to distribution and revenue. Don’t miss it! Hosted by Chasta and Steven Kirk. Soundwaves TV is a weekly dive into the Bay Area’s rich music scene, with…

 Season 4 drops in March, but if you can’t wait, here is the first in a series of mini episodes with killer bands! First up: the boys from Monte Casino drop by to discuss their history and uncommon approach to finding a common sound. We also world premiere the amazing new video from their…

Soundwaves Xmas usually unfolds over multiple locations, on multiple stages, and features live performances from local and independent artists. But due to Covid-19, the special will feature over two dozen virtual performances, interviews and special appearances – all from remote locations.

The gang looks back on 2020, and back at all the major plans that got derailed!

The gang takes a look at how streaming has taken over as the primary way people listen to music. But is it fair to the artists? (Spoiler: not even close).

It’s our annual Halloween edition! Costumes, spooky videos, special effects – and lots of surprises!

Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Morris Knight make a series of fun announcements, including upcoming events and a preview of the second official Soundwaves-branded beer.

Bay Area music legend Fee Waybill of The Tubes stops by (virtually) to discuss his five decades in the business and cool new solo album. Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Morris Knight ask why there’s no school like the old school, and Chasta welcomes Enrique from the Walnut Creek venue Retro Junkie, to talk…

Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Morris Knight recall Banding Together 2, the recent virtual concert that supported venues facing economic hardships during COVID-19. The videos this week are all performances from the special – including EllaHarp, The Devil in California, Frantic Romantic, State Line Empire, Royal Rebels and The Sam Chase with Jules Indelicato.…

Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Morris Knight announce Banding Together 2, a virtual concert to be held on Labor Day, and discuss how the music scene is in far worse shape than just a few months ago.

What are you doing to feed the soul during COVID-19? Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Morris Knight reveal the many different creative projects they’ve started on their own terms, with no expectations except to create.

Soundwaves TV this week includes a birthday surprise for Chasta

As the world nudges closer to normal, Morris reports on what it was like to attend a drive-in concert, Steven Kirk talks about his appearance on The Late Late Show with James Cordon; and Dennis reviews the new Suzi Quatro documentary Suzi Q.

Soundwaves is proud to announce BANDING TOGETHER, a virtual concert designed to raise funds and awareness for music venues, recording studios, record stores, and working musicians threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic and immediate shutdown. Hosted by the Soundwaves TV team of Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Morris Knight, BANDING TOGETHER will feature exclusive performances,…

Soundwaves returns to TV with a weekly dive into the Bay Area’s rich music scene. Hosted by Chasta, Soundwaves TV features music videos, live performances, guest musicians, DJs, and influencers from all four corners of the Bay. This week, the SIP era continues with an interview with Styx’ Ricky Phillips and a surprising new video…

Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Morris Knight discuss why the loss of our favorite music artists cut deeper than anything else, and what they are watching and reading while in isolation. The Sam Chase joins via Zoom to talk about his weekly performance show and tribute to music legend John Prime. Also, Leighsa Montrose…

It’s our epic-sized 50th episode! For the occasion, we welcome two of the buzziest bands in the Bay Area – Life Size Models and Royal Rebels! Chasta digs deep in both interviews and pulls out tales of inspiration and heartbreak – and that time the Rebels lost their entire debut album when a hard drive…

We’re back! Season 3 officially kicks off as Chasta, Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk reveal the show’s brand-new host! Also, Shannon Koehler from the Stone Foxes stops by to talk about their new album and teach her some sweet dance moves! Plus, a preview of the 2020 concert season, fresh videos from Midnight Sinfini and…

Soundwaves presents the exclusive premiere of the hotly-anticipated epic album from The Sam Chase and the Untraditional. The Last Rites of Dallas Pistol is an 18-song Faustian spaghetti western rock opera made up of three chapters: Dallas Pistol – The Wolf – The New Devil. It is a tale about a young man named Dallas…

Steven Kirk takes over the studio and programs a full hour of groundbreaking animated videos from Meg Myers, Jackie Greene, Culture Abuse, Stealing Sheep, Frantic Romantic, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Prids, ZED, LWFLD, and more!     WATCH SOUNDWAVES TV LIVE: Sundays @ 7:00 PM PST at http://soundwavestv.com/ Follow Soundwaves: Website – http://www.soundwavestv.com Facebook –…

Chasta, Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk present the world’s first Soundwaves-branded beer at a rockin’ event held at Longboard Margarita Bar. Guests include Aqua Nett and Flannel, Bone-a-Fide Brew’s Joe Hawk, and the man himself, brewmaster Aaron Bonner from Pedro Point Brewing. Plus music videos from BRKN Love, Band of Coyotes, Shirlee Temper, Corvus Lore,…

This episode is aptly named: it’s shot at a radio station and it’s action packed with a ton of great videos! Chasta spins the entire show from her studio at 107.7 The Bone, and then welcomes Dennis Willis to announce the world’s first Soundwaves-branded beer! And when nobody’s looking, Dennis sneaks across the hall into…

Chasta welcomes special guest co-host SONA for an entire show devoted to cover bands and cover versions – from Weezer and Halestorm to Handsome Young Ladies, EllaHarp, Zepparella, Laura Carbone, Seven Kingdoms, Frantic Romantic, Bray (from Neon Velvet), and many more! WATCH SOUNDWAVES TV LIVE: Sundays @ 7:00 PM PST at http://soundwavestv.com/ Follow Soundwaves: Website…

Chasta welcomes guitar phenom Tommy Odetto, and Dennis Willis goes behind-the-scenes at Rusty Chains’ 3rd annual Chris Cornell Tribute that raised $6,000 for San Francisco Suicide Prevention. (Photo credit: Jenny Elauriacash and Calibree Photography) Oh, and there might be another music video with clowns. (Don’t tell Chasta!) Plus music videos from Wayward Sons, SWMRS, Television…

What happens when there are two amazing music events happening in the Bay Area at the same time? Go to both, of course! Chasta hosts the Bohemian Rhapsody sing-a-long screening at Oracle Park, and interviews The Killer Queens, the world’s only all-female Queen tribute band. Then, Chasta and Dennis race to Redwood City for ZED’s…

Chasta, Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk discuss the Universal Music fire that claimed half a million masters, and the fallout from Universal keeping it quiet for 11 years. Burn River Burn and My Heavy Memory join Chasta in the studio, and Michael Molenda discusses his long tenure as the editor of Guitar Player magazine. Plus…

Things get spooky when Chasta has a ghost encounter on the set! And believe us, it’s a total coincidence that one of the guests also happen to be The Ghost Next Door! She also welcomes Ryan Smith of Four Year Bender to talk about his personal growth into sobriety, and the story of the fierce…

We’re back! Season 2 continues from The Bone’s lounge studio. Chasta welcomes hard rockers Madman’s Lullaby, and Los Angeles recording artist Lola – who also performs live on the set! Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk also hold down the fort at Green Room Music Center with videos from Bad Jacket, Berwanger, The Dollyrots, Kitty Kat…

It’s the wild mid-season finale, and the gang is going out with a bang behind-the-scenes at Lamont & Tonelli’s epic Dirty 30 anniversary concert event at Concord Pavilion with Sammy Hagar, Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles) and Bay Area rockers The Stone Foxes. Chasta takes the stage, Steven Kirk has a few upgrade tickets…

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The fourth episode of Season 2 is filled with classic moments and not one – but TWO – video premieres! Matt Langlois drops his brand-new video “You Are My Weekend,” and then Chasta interviews singer-songwriter Rick Hardin, whose new album was produced by Bay Area music Bonnie Hayes. Rick also reveals the first video and…

Season 2 continues! Radio personality Dayna Keyes (KFOG, The Bone) shares her powerful story of addiction, survival, and growing up in a rock and roll family. Chasta also welcomes Kayla Dixon, Craig Locicero, and Mark Hernandez from the red-hot rising rock act Dress the Dead! Plus, Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk spin new videos from…

After successfully re-launching Soundwaves TV as a weekly dive into the Bay Area’s rich music scene, the award-winning reboot will return for a second season, beginning March 17th. The format has evolved to better showcase emerging talent, local shows, and spotlight noteworthy music videos. Hosted by Chasta (The Bone 107.7 FM), and featuring original Soundwaves…