This week, we look back on some of our favorite live performances and experiences with live music.

This week, we look back on some of our favorite live performances and experiences with live music.
This week, we’ve got brand-new locally-grown music from Space Vacation, Bastardane, The Alive, The Voodoo Vultures and The Illogistical Resource Department. Plus, a preview of Bottlerock!
This week, Tamar Berk returns to the show to discuss her acclaimed new album Start at the End, borne out of tragedy but forged as a cathartic expression.
This week, it’s our COVERS edition, but with a decidedly Bay Area twist! Dive in!
This week, Scott Mickelson stops by to discuss his new album Known to Be Unknown, and all the crazy things you can buy on eBay!
This week, we’ve got brand-new locally-grown music from Aaron Azevedo, Dark Satellite, Nina Durango, Effits, The Sam Chase and the Untraditional, and a premiere from Mike Annuzzi.
This week, San Francisco art-rock trio Rip Room stop by to talk about shooting their awesome video “Worth Repeating” deep in the woods!
This week, we’ve got brand-new locally-grown music from Death Valley Gypsies, The New Nothings, Sultra Divine, Rip Room and The Happys!
The gang returns to The Bone radio station to talk about music festivals and new programming, and welcomes Shannon Koehler from The Stone Foxes on the eve of their return to the road and new album release.
This week, we’ve got brand-new locally-grown music from Corvus Lore, Eric Harding Band, ZED, SJ Sindicate, The Trims, and Shirlee Temper.
Bay Area punk trio Destroy Boys stops by to chat about their recent tour, latest album, and finding artistic freedom through giving zero Fs.
This week, we’ve got brand-new locally-grown music from N.I.N.A., Mickelson, The Guitar and Whiskey Club, Amalgamation, and Youngest of Elders.
Singer-songwriter Ken Newman stops by to chat about his new album What Am I Afraid Of, and his upcoming birthday show at the Hotel Utah in San Francisco.
This week, we’ve got brand-new locally-grown music from GEN 11, Cardboard Ringo, My Heavy Memory, Badd Habbitt, Life Size Models and a world premiere from The Stone Foxes!
Time for another look at awesome cover versions! The gang Mass Debates what makes a good cover: keeping it faithful, or re-imagining it totally.
This week, we’ve got brand-new locally-grown music from Corvus Lore, Treasures, Wicked Pricks, Fantastic Negrito, Sweet Undertow, and The Sam Chase and the Untraditional.
State Line Empire drummer Jay Michaelis recalls meeting Taylor Hawkins and discusses the impact of his enduring legacy with Soundwaves TV.
Chasta, Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk debate why the Oscars have lost their allure and offer solutions to fix them.
Celebrating the Bay Area rock scene … past, present and future!
The gang kicks off Season 5 with fresh independent music, brand-new segments, new hosts, and the same attitude! They also address why they are no longer on broadcast TV.
This week, Dennis Willis is joined by fellow Soundwaves TV hosts Chasta and Steven Kirk on the occasion of SWTV’s 5th season premiere.
This week, we’ve got a double shot of a Bay Area classic band, some powerful homegrown rock and roll, and your chance to win a 4K Roku Streambar Pro!
This week, we’ve got a Bay Area world premiere, some killer homegrown rock and roll, and the second coming of Jellyfish!
This week, we’ve got a Bay Area premiere, the latest from an Oakland-based multiple Grammy winner, and some inspirational words for all musicians from Tubes legend Fee Waybill!
Welcome to the first episode of Soundwaves FM, in which all eras of Bay Area rock collide in a killer mix of local acts, legacy acts, live tracks and vinyl album cuts.
Hosted by Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk, Morris Knight and Joe McCaffrey, Soundwaves Xmas returns to the Longboard, and features live performances from local and independent artists, shot at Green Room Music Center in Pacifica, and Art Boutiki Music Hall in San Jose.
We celebrate Día de los Muertos in the most San Francisco way imaginable! It’s the 30th anniversary of the passing of Bay Area impresario Bill Graham, and we’ve got rare footage of the man himself looking back on his career, courtesy of producer Steve Brown. As well, we’ll show you portions of his 1984 short…
Bay Area music phenom Shaun Bivens joins Chasta for an entire hour, discussing his many musical genres and ongoing projects.
We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Metallica (The Black Album) with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, and rare performances, including the rehearsal session with Queen for the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert. Metallica fans, you don’t want to miss this one! Hosted by Chasta, Dennis Willis, and Steven Kirk; with appearances from Morris Knight, Joe McCaffrey, Baby Huey,…
Chasta talks to Al Pitrelli of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, who is also known for his work with Megadeth and Alice Cooper, to talk about COVID, remote concerts and much more.
This is the full uncut epic Soundwaves TV 100th episode celebration with scenes that never made it to the broadcast version, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, bloopers, funny and serious highlights, and the unmistakable Soundwaves vibe!
This is it! Part 1 of the epic two-part 100th episode celebration – a wall-to-wall collection of highlights, performances, surprises, bloopers and never-before-seen footage!
There’s one week to go until our epic 100th episode, and the gang is together for the first time in 18 months in the most bonkers episode of the season! Chasta shaves Steven’s pandemic beard, and that’s not even the strangest thing that happens! Featuring videos from Los Lobos, Sweet Teeth, The Alive, Cocktail…
The music scene is roaring back to life and we’ve got some great new videos from NorCal artists!
Featuring videos from Night Ranger, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Jenny Thing, Black Smoke Trigger, Broken Baby, and awesome 80s covers from Bite Me Bambi and Union Black.
This week, we showcase emerging artists from vibrant music scenes all over the world, including Los Angeles, Denver, Detroit, Houston, New York, and the UK.
For our first “on location” episode since 2019, we’re hanging at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek and chatting with owner Enrique Montero. We’ve also got some of the hottest and most talented tribute bands in the Bay Area, all shot on Retro Junkie’s stage.
The boys surprise Chasta on her 40th birthday, and also celebrate the 40th anniversary of Journey’s classic album Escape.
It’s our annual covers edition with a fun look at cover versions that flip the script and turn your favorite songs inside out. Hear songs from The Clash, Queen, Prince, Alanis Morissette, 10CC and Taylor Swift like you’ve never heard them before!
And we’re back! We kick off the summer with the return of live music, and an hour showcasing the new school of rock.
This week, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Night Flight, the iconic late night art and music show you watched in the 80s; and talk to visionary creator Stuart S. Shapiro about how being counter-culture never goes out of style. Don’t miss it! Hosted by Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Morris Knight. Soundwaves…
Meet Dez Money, the son of late, great Eddie Money! You’ll hear behind-the-scenes from their reality show, brand new music from Dez, and about the time Soundwaves crashed a fundraiser the Money family was performing at. Featuring videos from Shauny B Fresh, Tragedy, Law, ZOLA, Massie and Dez Money. Hosted by Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven…
A deep dive into the coolest record label in the world, created by the E Street Band’s “Little Steven” Van Zant.
Chasta welcomes singer-songwriter Tamar Berk to discuss her career and latest album.
Chasta sits down for an extended interview with married pop-punk darlings Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas from The Dollyrots to talk about balancing family life with rock and roll, influences, their 20-year career, and what’s next!
Veteran Bay Area musician Shaun Bivens discusses his many projects (in as many genres) and new book Sex, Thugs and Rock and Roll: One Man’s Journey to God.
This special episode features four interviews with musical movers and shakers you gotta know about! Whole Damn Mess is a rock and roll supergroup, Mickey Darius’ record label Broken Clover Records is changing the rules of the music industry, Monte Casino is the combination of three musicians from other bands bring pop and soul to…
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.
Calling all Jellyfish fans! The Lickerish Quartet joins us to talk about their previous work together and reuniting to make music in a very different world. Then, the gang welcomes Baby Huey to debate pop stars edging toward rock, and legacy rock acts softening their edges. Plus, two John Hughes classic films (and their soundtracks)…
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…
The countdown to Season 4 continues! This week, Chasta welcomes Whole Damn Mess, a supergroup with veteran musicians Don Miggs, C. Todd Nielsen, Lawrence Katz, and Greg Hansen. The soulful conversation goes well beyond making music, and is a must -see! Soundwaves TV is a weekly dive into the Bay Area’s rich music scene, with…
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…
This week, Dennis Willis chats with veteran Bay Area artist-producer Robert Berry about the final release in the “3” trilogy, 3.2’s Third Impression, which features the final works from the late great Keith Emerson.
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…
The team behind Soundwaves TV is busy at work on a fourth season but will return Friday, February 5th with a short form spin-off called Shortwaves.
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.
Here’s your official countdown to SOUNDWAVES XMAS 2020!
The gang looks back on 2020, and back at all the major plans that got derailed!
The gang spotlights the recent virtual event Cornell IV – The Fourth Annual Tribute to Chris Cornell, a virtual concert performed by Rusty Chains to raise funds for San Francisco Suicide Prevention.
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).
Of course, we follow up our Halloween episode with an episode that observes mortality and celebrates the dearly departed.
It’s our annual Halloween edition! Costumes, spooky videos, special effects – and lots of surprises!
On this special edition, Steven Kirk spends the hour with Steve Barron, the director who helmed the most iconic music videos of the 80s. From a-ha’s “Take On Me” to Dire Straits’ “Money for Nothing,” with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Human League, Bryan Adams, and many, many more in between! Check out this fascinating oral history…
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.
Chasta, Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Morris Knight serve up a musical sampling of rising artists from all over the planet featuring videos from the Stone Foxes (San Francisco), Joseph (Portland), Shade (Toronto), and more.
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 talk about a new pop-up drive-in movie series and some questionable double features!
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.…
Save the Stages before it’s too late. BANDING TOGETHER 2 is a virtual concert special designed to raise funds and awareness for music venues threatened by the Covid-19 pandemic and shutdown.
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.
Chasta welcomes veteran Bay Area musician Chuck Prophet to talk about his career and making music with his wife Stephanie Finch.
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.
Watch our annual tribute to cover bands and tribute bands!
Soundwaves TV this week includes a birthday surprise for Chasta
Check out this full episode with special guest Mike Sloat, the visionary Bay Area-based director behind some of the most striking videos!
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.
Restaurants and theaters are opening at limited capacity, and drive-in concerts are being held. But what is the new normal, and are we ready for it?
Watch as Soundwaves TV acknowledges the events of today through the lens of music and art, and at times, uncomfortable conversation.
BANDING TOGETHER is a virtual concert special 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.
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,…
Chasta, Morris Knight, Steven Kirk and Dennis Willis share crazy celebrity encounters with the Spice Girls, Mark Hamill, Rick Astley, William Shatner and Steven Tyler. Who has the craziest story? You be the judge! Featuring COVID-19-inspired videos from Space Elevator, The Sam Chase and the Untraditional, Phil Demmel, Nic Cestor, Aftermath, Mardi Gras, and a…
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…
This week, we’re all about music and art in the time of COVID-19, and the numerous streaming fundraising concerts happening almost every day. Also, Morris Knight pays tribute to Bill Withers, Steven Kirk finds his happy place in Adventureland, Dennis Willis celebrates Record Store Day, and Chasta talks with musician Tony Malson about the…
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 the first episode of the Pandemic Era, but the music will continue!
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…
Season 3 continues with a visit from singer-songwriter Forest Sun, who tells stories of a literally being born into music, with a hilarious story that almost included Bob Dylan! Also, Bay Area media personality Steve Wagner discusses his fascinating new book All You Need Is Myth: The Beatles and the Gods of Rock. Also, Chasta…
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…
Watch the all-star live music giveback celebration 30 years in the making now
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…
Chasta welcomes Dress the Dead to discuss their latest projects, including the blistering music video “You Only Get Off When I Cry.” Patrick Donovan from Toy Called God talks about his band’s new lineup and exciting directions, as well as the Bay Area music scene. Dennis Willis previews the rest of the 2019 Soundwaves season.…
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 welcomes Ripple Music owners Todd and Corinne Severin for a far-reaching conversation about the Bay Area-based rock label’s history, vision and commitment to the rapidly-expanding local scene. Including videos from Ripple artists ZED, Ghost Next Door, War Cloud, Lightning Born, and Dead Feathers. WATCH SOUNDWAVES TV LIVE: Sundays @ 7:00 PM PST at http://soundwavestv.com/…
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,…
Chasta welcomes Bay Area rockstar personality Morris Knight, who talks about interviewing his heroes, his new song “Thank You,” and the power of doing something because you love it. North Bay band Kingsborough stops by to chat up playing with ZZ Top and the creative process, as well as perform their new single “Only Light.”…
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 Diego Zegarra from Anima and the Pearl Jam tribute band Corduroy to discuss the simmering Latin rock scene; “Irish Greg” McQuaid talks to Dennis Willis about the final days of KFOG and his tenure as the producer of the legendary morning show. Also, after Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, Hollywood is actively mining classic…
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…
It’s raining Steves this week! Longtime producer and co-host Steven Kirk returns to the show after a scary health episode, and he’s telling his tale (with a dose of tough love) for the first time. Chasta talks with Steve Brown, a legendary figure in Bay Area music history who worked with the Grateful Dead and…
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…
The San Francisco Giants hosted their eighth annual Metallica Night, which marked the return of the event after a two-year hiatus.
Fozzy singer Chris Jericho says he doesn’t mind when his voice is compared to Ozzy Osbourne’s.
The band had not played the song live in ten years when they dusted it off during their 2021 anniversary show at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
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The band appeared on a local cable access show called The Pulse in 1988, after sending in a demo tape for the show’s ‘Basement Jam’ segment.
Though sobriety has been a focus for many years, he recently relapsed following foot surgery.
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Listen to Baby Huey and BrianTronic talk about Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out on WWE Monday Night Raw, Stephanie McMahon taking a leave of absence from WWE. Plus, they recap and review the highlights from this week’s episodes of WWE Monday Night Raw and WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
The Scorpions are sharing a lyric video for “The Language Of My Heart.”
Though we get all of the teen angst and rebellious feelings from this song it’s funny to think that when Kurt Cobain wrote this song, as he said in a 1994 interview, He said: “I was trying to write the ultimate pop song. I was basically trying to rip off The Pixies.”
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