Dave Alvin is no stranger to NorCal and he's back with three shows this summer. Growing up in Downey in Southern California, he learned his craft by seeing all the blues greats. He and brother Phil formed the Blasters in the seventies, and he's had many bands since including the Guilty Ones, Dave and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and the Third Mind. He talks with Brian about song structure, great singers and more.Ellie James visited with Brian for Morning Music
Ellie James is a good friend to the station, so when she reaches out with a new project -the Okayultras we jump at the chance to have her in Studio A. When the performance is tied to a benefit concert for a good cause it doubles the fun.
