Executive Director of California All World Beauties Samantha Alexes shares her experience as a successful Bay Area performer, what it's really like to be a beauty pageant contestant, and finding the right people & organizations that authentically represent you. Check out Samantha's new single "Let's Pray" here: https://kimball.show/samantha-alexes-lets-pray Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Stream from website: http://kimball.show/browser Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group All materials Copyright 2021 KCAT Public Media.

Bay Area musician and percussionist Juan Escovedo shares about growing up in the renowned Escovedo family, music advice from Prince he still follows, and how to be a professional musician that puts in the work (but still knows how to have fun). Check out Juan's new CD and find out more at http://juanescovedo.com. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Stream from website: http://kimball.show/browser Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group All materials Copyright 2021 KCAT Public Media. #musicinterview #bayarea #musicinterviews #percussion #musicians #sanfrancisco #oakland #sanjose #oaklandmusic #newmusic

Professional singer, songwriter, and recording artist Angie Maserati shares her experiences and freedom as an internationally known artist on an independent record label. Angie also has a band based in the Bay Area where she and her professional musicians play popular Pop, R&B, Rock, and Latin tunes from the 70’s to today! Find out more about Angie Maserati at http://www.angiemaserati.com. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Stream from website: http://kimball.show/browser Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group All materials Copyright 2021 KCAT Public Media.

From award-winning singer songwriter to CEO of Corporate Divas PR to X Factor contestant to successful wellness coach, Bay Area's Sawanya Stanley gives Kimball a glimpse of her diverse career and incredible talent! Find out more about Sawanya at http://sawanyasoulmusic.com/. Follow Sawanya on http://instagram.com/divasawanya. *** Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify YouTube: http://kimball.show/youtube Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group All materials Copyright 2021 KCAT Public Media. #musicinterview #bayarea #musicinterviews #percussion #musicians #sanfrancisco #oakland #sanjose #oaklandmusic #newmusic

Sacramento singer Larriah Jackson talks to Kimball about her music training, staying humble during her early career success, and what it's like to be on The Voice while in high school DURING a pandemic! Watch Larriah perform on The Voice: https://kimball.show/larriah-thevoice Follow Larriah: https://larriahjackson.com/ https://twitter.com/Larriah4 https://www.instagram.com/larriahj/ Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen & support at http://kimball.show. Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Oakland native Larry Batiste, well known as the musical director for the Grammy Awards and countless other achievements, is described by his peers as "a music industry legend" and "the best of the best". Today he talks to Kimball about staying grounded throughout his incredible high-profile career and the innovative music he's made along the way. Find Larry on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/larrybatiste Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Stream from website: http://kimball.show/browser Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/perfect-wave-346699409.html Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media. #musicinterview #bayarea #musicinterviews #musicians #sanfrancisco #oakland #sanjose #oaklandmusic #newmusic

From touring internationally as a band member for MC Hammer to playing live on stage with En Vogue's Cindy Herron - George "G Roc" Williams has played with the best. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist in his own right, G Roc knows every side of the business as an experienced music producer and owner of Thro Down Studio. Listen & subscribe to G Roc on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/ThroDownStudio. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Stream from website: http://kimball.show/browser Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media. #musicinterview #bayarea #musicinterviews #musicians #sanfrancisco #oakland #sanjose #oaklandmusic #newmusic

Paul Kent, band leader from the much-beloved South Bay band The Houserockers, talks about what it takes to be a Bay Area favorite for over 20 years, how to fit a big 10+ piece band into small venues, and how he builds lasting music collaborations. Find out more about Paul and The Houserockers at https://svhouserockers.com. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen & support at http://kimball.show. Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Nehal & Austin are a musical duo based out of San José, CA. They’ve been performing professionally in the Bay Area and beyond as an item for the last 5 years. Their projects span from original Retro Blues in their 5-piece band named Grace and the Grit (https://www.facebook.com/GraceandTheGrit/), to a French Romantic Classics Duo by the name of Amour de Seine (https://www.facebook.com/amourdeseine), all the way to Rock Soul Funk 6-piece outfit Sweet HayaH (https://sweethayah.com/). They often perform as Nehal & Austin for festivals, restaurants, private events and more. Find Nehal & Austin on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nehalandaustin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nehalandaustin/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzuY8qF77M3nK6zXzYQo2A Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/perfect-wave-346699409.html Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Victoria Thúy Vi is a multi-talented performer, with vocal classical training in English, Vietnamese, Italian, Latin and Spanish songs. She is affectionately known as the “Voice of San Jose, Jr.” for singing the US, Vietnamese and African American Anthems at San Jose City Hall, Stadiums and many Non-Profits and community events. Find out more about Victoria: Website: http://victoriathuyvi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriathuyvi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Victoria%20Th%C3%BAy%20Vi Facebook: https://kimball.show/victoria-fb Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Thùy Linh is known as the first Vietnamese-American jazz vocalist & composer of the San Francisco Bay Area. Singing jazz since the age of 20, she is self-taught with a repertoire including everything from the Great American Songbook to latin boleros, pop, R&B, and original music. Find out more about Thùy Linh: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thuy_linh_tl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thuy.linh.90813 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzisyoutl/ Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. ---------- Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Johnny Neri has been singing and performing in the South Bay since 1982. He sings in 3 octaves and plays 4 instruments: guitar, piano, harmonica, and drums. Johnny is known throughout the Bay for his endless energy, combined with passion and conviction, and draws in crowds from all over the state. Find out more about Johnny Neri at http://www.johnnyneriband.com/. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. ---------- Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

A musician whose career stretches beyond our imagination, Jeanne Parson has been the keyboardist for Touch of Class, composer for Atari Games (Primal Rage and Area 51 anyone?!), and is now principal sound designer for AI speech at Microsoft. Find out more about Jeanne at http://jeanneparson.com. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. ---------- Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Join Kimball as he interviews Oakland’s legendary keyboard player and internationally recognized musician Gig Anderson. Gig is taking the Bay Area music scene to new heights (while giving us some great stories and lessons along the way!). Find out more about Gig at http://facebook.com/gig.anderson. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. ---------- Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Bay Area saxophonist De'Lon Charley has been playing for over 42 years, performing with Stevie Wonder, Robin Thicke, Byron Cage, and Smokie Norful. He's also opened for Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Vickie Winans, and Maurette Brown Clark. Find out more about De'Lon at https://kimball.show/delon. --- Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Jaquelynn Herrera and Kyle Caprista head the much-beloved Bay Area band Mercy & The Heartbeats, a dance band comprised of veteran musicians from some of the most popular and successful dance and touring bands in the Bay Area and beyond. Jaque and Kyle also tell Kimball all about how they balance their relationship as both bandmates and spouses. Find out more about Jaque and Kyle's band at http://mercyandtheheartbeats.com --- Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find out more about KCAT Radio Network at http://kcat.org/radio. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Legend Michael "Spiderman" Robinson is a multi-platinum keyboardist, writer, arranger, producer, and band leader. He played keyboards on the R&B Classic "Very Special" by Debra Laws, which is now sampled by a host of artists on millions of recordings including the Multi platinum hit "All I Have" by Jennifer Lopez and LL Cool J. Find out more about Michael "Spiderman" Robinson at http://www.mikespidermanrobinson.com/. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen and support at http://kimball.show. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Denise Bridges is the founder of Child of Mercy ministries, and of 'Never Lose Hope' and 'Destined for more' women's and girls conferences. She's the worship leader for the women's conferences, retreats, and events at Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, with Pastor and author Chip Ingram. Her story and music can be heard on CBN News, The 700 Club, The Trinity Broadcasting Network, CSN International, and several other television and radio stations. Find out more about Denise at http://childofmercy.com. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen and support at http://kimball.show. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Oakland native Harold Kiel earned his credentials in the underground Bay Area music scene but he is now earning his stripes as not only a vocalist but a writer, song arranger and solo artist. Harold is also the Senior Vice President/ Partner of World Peace Records Inc and former member of the Bay Area band A Touch Of Class, and is now the band leader to the Full Xtreem Band aka FX, a 9 piece funk band. Find out more about Harold Kiel at https://www.facebook.com/harold.kiel1. Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen and support at http://kimball.show. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Doug Ellington is best known as a trumpet player whose music is an eclectic combination of genres including rock, hip hop, R&B, and jazz. He tells Kimball about his experience coming from a musical family, including his grand uncle Duke Ellington, and how he wasn’t raised to think in terms of genres, but rather in terms of sound. Find out more about Doug at https://kimball.show/doug-ellington and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dougellington.urbangroove Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen and support at http://kimball.show. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Award-winning vocalist Niecey Living Single has graced the stages with music legends such as Lenny Williams, The Dramatics, and Tony Terry (to name a few). In 2018 winning “The People’s Choice Award’, Niecey’s original songs “Broken Pieces and “We Gone Fight” were voted best recordings at the BMA Awards. In 2018 Niecey was also nominated for “Best Female Live Performer” at the KB Awards and nominated for “Best Neo Soul Singer” at the Northern California Music Awards. Find out more about Niecey at https://nieceylivingsingle.net. *** Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen and support at http://kimball.show. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Jim Bruno is an experienced vocal instructor, music innovator, performer, and founder of Showcase Music Institute (SMI) at Guitar Showcase in San Jose, California. Jim started performing professionally at the age of 12 and was known as “Little Jimmy Knight" - a child prodigy with amazing talent. Jim plays multiple instruments, writes music, is a consummate performer, and loves to teach. Find out more about Jim at http://jimmynite.com/ and http://stickbandsj.com. *** Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen and support at http://kimball.show. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Yvette Salas is vocalist of the Bay Area band The Groove Foundation, a group of musicians with a combined total of over 40 years of experience. Find out more about Yvette and The Groove Foundation on their website, www.thegroovefoundation.com. *** Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen and support at http://kimball.show. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Fletcher and Billy are members of the Bay Area band, Chain of Fools. Fletcher shares his musical passion for a variety of styles as a lead vocalist and locking in the groove on his Eastman hollow body electric guitar, while Billy brings his perspective as a veteran of several South Bay bands. Find out more about Chain of Fools at https://chainoffools.net/. *** Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen and support at http://kimball.show. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.

Sacramento native Pinkie Rideau has got the flair, the style, but most importantly, she's got the music to make you move. Pinkie Rideau is a contemporary blues musician, writer, producer, vocalist and philanthropist. Having had numerous medical problems since childhood as well as her share of heart breaking family loss, she falls back on sheer experience in forming songs for stage. Drawing from a background steeped in Cajun roots and exposure to the many types of blues that the world has to offer, her music relates to just about everyone. From funny moments to gut wrenching love and loss, she will stimulate your senses. Find out more about Pinkie at https://www.facebook.com/PinkiesMusic. *** Listen to other episodes of THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW: Website: http://kimball.show Apple Podcasts: http://kimball.show/apple Spotify: http://kimball.show/spotify Find all the ways to listen and support at http://kimball.show. Intro Music: Kimball Hooker - "Steppin' Out" Music provided by Khook Musiq Group ℗ 2018 Khook Musiq Group Break music: "Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto... Permission for use by Footage Films, Inc via Royalty-free License Agreement. All materials Copyright 2022 KCAT Public Media.