Music City San Francisco: The Podcast

Music City San Francisco: The Podcast

Step into the heart of San Francisco’s music scene with the Music City San Francisco Podcast, presented by Pantheon Media and Telling Visions Unlimited. Broadcasting from the heart of the city on the corner of Polk and Bush, this podcast captures the pulse of a city steeped in musical history and alive with a modern-day revolution. From the legendary Hyde Street Studios, where artists like Tupac Shakur and Green Day crafted their magic, to the electrifying stages of Music City SF, each episode delves into the artistry, stories, and innovations shaping the Bay Area’s vibrant culture. Explore themes of resilience and creativity as we spotlight local talent, industry pioneers, and the enduring legacy of San Francisco’s sound. Whether you’re revisiting the Summer of Love, tuning into contemporary music movements, or celebrating the transformative power of live performance, this podcast is your backstage pass to a world of melody, history, and inspiration. Featuring intimate interviews with musicians, producers, and visionaries, the Music City San Francisco Podcast delivers rich narratives and exclusive insights into the ever-evolving soundscape of the city by the bay. Tune in weekly for an immersive auditory experience that celebrates music’s power to unite, heal, and inspire.

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July 28, 2025 55 mins
In this episode we spend time with several members of the Music City San Francisco Family. These are talented musicians who are also friends with host Brad Nofal. Podcast producer Albert Lopez sits down with Christy, our event manager, to talk about their start in the Music City Accelerator program. Albert also chats with media correspondents Escher T and Arabella Gray about their socially conscious event, Intersect; a celebration ...
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This week's episode is all about Metallica! The Music City San Francisco Podcast's producer Albert Lopez and host Brad Nofal travel to Santa Clarita in late June for Metallica with Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills opening. Music City is visited by none other than Will Calhoun, Vernon Reid and Melvin Gibbs of the Zig Zag Power Trio. They stop by for a rehearsal before playing their first California gig at SF Jazz. Our featured guest...
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For the latest episode of the Music City San Francisco Podcast, we switch things up a little as our producer Albert Lopez takes the chair to interview two friends of the show. First, we sit down with Nilo Ayele, of the band Namorados Da Lua, to pay tribute to their recently departed forever bass player, Elvis de Souza who left us a few weeks ago. The band plays at Music City San Francisco as a tribute to their dear friend and the l...
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You can't talk about Hip-Hop in the Bay Area without mentioning the Hyphy movement; and in this episode, we welcome none other than the grandfather of hyphy Goldie Gold of The Federation. He is holding his birthday party at Music City for NBA Allstar Weekend with sponsorship by Paletas Cannabis. It's a party you won't want to miss! We are also joined by Chuck T, the founder of Rich City Studios and friend of Hyde Street Studios, wh...
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This week's episode takes us into the world of electronic music. Does instrumentation make that much of a difference? Is it still music or just noise? We explore the eclectic side of Bay Area music with our correspondent Escher T as they take us to an exclusive DIY show at the Storefront Gallery in Oakland for an exploration of "the noise scene", with a concert that is part electronic live show and part interactive art installation...
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The theme for this week's episode is all about music journalism, or more specifically, music discovery. How are your favorite songs discovered? From the radio programming of the dust-bowl era, to the disc jockey decades of the payola scandal, the 20th century had an impressive variety when it came to music discovery. From Dick Clark and "American Bandstand", to Don Cornelius and the debut of "Soul Train", to the emergence of "Mtv: ...
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March was Women's History Month and in this episode of the Music City San Francisco podcast, we recognize the uncountable contributions that women have made to the music industry and acknowledge the cultural biases they have had to overcome in order to bring more inclusion and more talent into the world of music. We take time to highlight some of the amazing women who have performed at Music City in March, including Pamela Parker, ...
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This episode of the Music City San Francisco Podcast dives deep into coverage of the Noise Pop Festival, celebrating its crucial role in championing independent artists and culture within the San Francisco Bay Area music scene for over three decades. Host Brad, joined by correspondents EV P and Esha T, discusses the festival's impact, shares highlights from various live music performances (including Mount Eerie, Lankum, Simande, Di...
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Get ready to get your jam on! In this episode of the Music City San Francisco podcast, we're diving deep into the heart and soul of jamming, jam sessions, jam bands, and the entire jam culture that's got its deepest roots right here in the Bay Area. We're talking Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and many more. We’re not just looking back, though; we're looking at the here and now, exploring how this spontaneous form of m...
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Alright music lovers, tune into the Music City San Francisco Podcast this week as we dive deep into the crucial topic of mentorship in the music industry! We kick things off with some fun news about Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Jack White's awesome guitar swap, then get serious about why finding a mentor is vital for any musician. We hear from Brad Cunningham, a mentor close to home, and get the inside scoop on the recent Music Ex...
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This week, we're diving deep into the vibrant world of Latin music, a genre we celebrate every Sunday right here at Music City San Francisco. We are exploring the rich history of Latin Rock in the Bay Area and Mexico. From legends like Carlos Santana to exciting new acts, this episode is packed with great sounds. We have an exclusive interview with Walter Atkins. He shares insights into the legendary Mural House in the Mission, and...
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Get ready to dive deep into the heart and soul of the San Francisco music scene! We're exploring the legendary sounds that have shaped the Bay Area, from the Summer of Love to today's thriving musical revolution. We're talking iconic bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Grateful Dead, and Green Day, all of whom recorded at the historic Hyde Street Studios (formerly Wally Heider Recording). Join us as we chat with David Cala...
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Alright, music lovers, welcome back! You're tuned in to the Music City San Francisco Podcast, where we always have our ear to the ground, bringing you the sound! This week, we're diving deep into the world of live music – the good, the bad, and the expensive. We're asking the tough questions: Why are festivals and tours getting cancelled, and why are ticket prices soaring so high? It's a global problem impacting our local Bay Area ...
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The Music City San Francisco Podcast kicks off with a high-energy deep dive into the Bay Area’s thriving music revolution. Host Brad Nofal brings you the biggest shows, hottest festivals, and the underground scene shaping the city's sound. This episode is packed—recapping Outside Lands, Skrillex & Fred Again’s packed Civic Center show, and a historic Olympics-opening heavy metal performance. Plus, we celebrate the grand opening of ...
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Step into the pulse of San Francisco’s music scene with the Music City San Francisco Podcast, presented by Pantheon Media. Broadcasting from the heart of the city on the corner of Polk and Bush, this podcast captures the pulse of a city steeped in musical history and alive with a modern-day revolution. From the legendary Hyde Street Studios, where artists like Tupac Shakur and Green Day crafted their magic, to the electrifying stag...
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