Episode 23 opens with a jam between Matthias and Matt...Matthias goes into learning how to improvise songs and backs it up by playing one during the jam, then playing a brand new song (written that day!) at the end of the episode. Matt and Mat

CCM 022 - Emily Franklin

Jan 22nd, 2020 1h 2m

Emily Franklin is a jazz-influenced pianist, singer, and guitarist.Listen as we discuss not knowing how to name songs, moving to the Central Coast at 6 months of age, and singing in ensembles.

CCM 021 - Alex Van Brasch

Jan 8th, 2020 1h 11m

Alex Van Brasch is a visual artist & singer-songwriter based in North SLO County.Listen as we discuss mosh pits, creating artwork for songs, and learning art & music as a teenager.

CCM 020 - Mike Campa

Dec 25th, 2019 1h 14m

Merry Christmas! Mike Campa is a singer-songwriter of instrumentally-charged pieces, as well as being the founder of Earth Shine and host of Vine St music nights.Hang out as we discuss re-discovering the central coast after growing up in it,

CCM 019 - Maybe In Time

Dec 11th, 2019 55m 32s

Maybe In Time is a ukelele-based singer songwriter in SLO County. Listen as we discuss discovering songwriting after leaving other careers, singing in choirs, and she gives play-by-play of the cats chasing each other around the room.Check he

CCM 018 - Matt Vargo

Nov 27th, 2019 1h 11m

Well this is weird...it's me! Donna Wolfe steps in and I switch seats and become the "interviewee."Matt Vargo is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, recordist, sound guy, podcast host, hockey player, wine person, and much more! Join

CCM 017 - Steve Key

Nov 13th, 2019 59m 28s

Steve Key is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music curator (Songwriters at Play) based in Shell Beach.NOTE: Most of the previous guests on the podcast are a direct result of going to Steve's showcases!Join us as we discuss moving f

CCM 016 - Donna Wolfe

Oct 30th, 2019 1h 7m

Donna Wolfe is a singer-songwriter, designer, and writer based in north SLO County.Join us as we discuss judging song contests, hosting a songwriter circle, and we tease what the next episode will hold...Douglas Romayne hangs out too!

CCM 015 - Cassi Nicholls

Oct 16th, 2019 1h 15m

Cassi Nicholls is a singer-songwriter based in Cambria (Pines by the Sea!).In this episode, we learn that Matt has murdered the previous guests, Cassi and Matt have had a series of near-misses in their travels through the US, and Matt gets a g

CCM 014 - David Evans

Oct 2nd, 2019 1h 11m

David Evans is back with his cool brand of celtic tunes! His voice is 100% after the cold that plagued him on the previous episode.The episode starts out with David & Matt playing a Radiohead tune, and then we dive into all kinds of stuff. Dav

CCM 013 - Sarah Molly

Sep 18th, 2019 55m 12s

Sarah Molly is a singer-songwriter based in SLO County who describes herself as "sassy folk." I think it's a perfect description! She also produces and records her own music, which you can find on soundcloud (link below).On this episode, we di

CCM 012 - Douglas Romayne

Sep 4th, 2019 1h 18m

Douglas Romayne is a singer-songwriter and film score composer living in SLO County. Join us as we discuss Chicago-style pizza, leaving Southern California for the Central Coast, and determine whether we were brothers separated at birth.

CCM 011 - Hannah Cooper

Aug 21st, 2019 58m 33s

Hannah Cooper is a singer-songwriter with jazz and pop influences. She's the recent winner of "Best Overall" at the Song Contest Season 2 put on by Songwriters at Play.In this fun episode, we have a round of music-related "would-you-rather" qu

CCM 010 - Graybill

Aug 7th, 2019 1h 14m

DOUBLE DIGITS! Episode 10 is here!Graybill is a singer-songwriter with a laid-back vibe that just makes you feel good. We discuss dirt roads, beard contests, and have a good chat about songwriting.

CCM 009 (FIXED!) - Eli Nordstrom

Aug 2nd, 2019 1h 19m

This version has the proper ending! The previous version abruptly cut off at 1:09:00 and did not include Eli's final song. This version has it all! Consider this the new master.

CCM 009 - Eli Nordstrom

Jul 24th, 2019 1h 9m

Eli Nordstrom is a singer-songwriter from Red Lodge, Montana. His songs will get stuck in your head.This is the noisiest episode so far! Prepare yourself for cat meows and birds chirping.In our conversation, I discover that Eli is the most i

CCM 008 - Michael Venia

Jul 10th, 2019 1h 2m

Michael Venia is a singer/songwriter & frontman for Carbon City Lights and Me & You. Join us in the most distracted episode yet (thanks to Matt) where we discuss hanging out with Moses in Saudi Arabia, get geeky discussing cello recording, and

CCM 007 - Megan Steinke

Jun 26th, 2019 55m 56s

Megan Steinke is a singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist with strong jazz influences, and currently lives in San Luis Obispo. This is an energetic episode! She calls herself an "awkward human being" but I think it's just plain fun!We discu

CCM 006 - Will Breman

Jun 12th, 2019 56m 9s

Will Breman is a singer/songwriter & full time musician active from Monterey to LA. Nobody operates the looper quite like him! (WATCH THE VIDEOS!)We discuss his musical background, the odd Christian church culture, the difficulty of singing in

CCM 005 - The Dennis & Laura Show

May 29th, 2019 1h 10m

The Dennis & Laura Show are an acoustic & accordion duo from Santa Barbara who perform original songs.We discuss their years of music study & teaching music history, the tiers of music nerd-ness in high school, and if you listen closely enoug

CCM Podcast Episode 004 - The Harmony People

May 16th, 2019 1h

The Harmony People (Gary and Anjalisa) are a songwriting & performing duo who truly do justice to their name.We discuss long-distance collaboration, harmony, and the COOLEST story about how they met each other.Tune in as we get to know The Ha

CCM Podcast Episode 003 - Max MacLaury

May 1st, 2019 55m 42s

Max MacLaury is a singer-songwriter with folk influences. Hang out with us as we discuss 90s/early 2000s pop punk, wanting to be outdoors in SLO County, and still getting nervous to play live.Tune in as we get to know Max and hear him perform

CCM Podcast Episode 002 - David Evans

Apr 18th, 2019 1h 4m

David Evans is a singer-songwriter who is active in Celtic music in the Central Coast. List as we discuss big words and poor grammar, playing reggae and burning couches in Isla Vista, suffering as a sports fan, and much more!Tune in as we ge