Onstage With Jim And Tom

Bill Soberanes, also known as Mr. Petaluma, was best known for his 49 years at the Petaluma Argus-Courier but also as the founder of the World Wrist-wrestling Contest, the Ugly Dog Contest, the Houdini Halloween Seance. A self-described peopleologist, he claimed to have collected over 45000 photos of himself with presidents, sport figures, movie stars, politicians, celebrities, gangsters and ordinary people too. He was one of the great characters in the history of Petaluma. Jim and Tom welcome Katie Watts, Chris Samson, Harlan Osborne, Chris Linnell and John Sheehy to tell Bill stories celebrate his legacy on the night of his 100th birthday.

Jim & Tom welcome historians Katie Watts and John Sheehy for a deep dive into Petaluma’s history from the the 1920s to the 1970s. We explore how Petaluma became known as the world’s egg basket, Prohibition, speakeasies, massive bootlegging rings, famous people-meeter and Petaluma booster Bill Soberanes, the post-war boom, Gilardi’s, Mayor Helen Putnam, the near decimation of Petaluma’s downtown, how the east side developed and much more.

Jim and Tom welcome historian Rebecca Yerger for a sampling of stories on the history and characters of Calistoga. We talk about the wild life and legacy of Sam Brannan as well as George Yount, Calistoga’s connection to the Donner Party, Edward Turner Bale, “Old Hog Killer”, Leland Stanford (Stanford University), Eadweard Muybridge (father of the motion picture), Mount St. Helena and more. Rebecca Yerger writes a biweekly history column for the Napa Valley Register.

Jim and Tom welcome Daniel Steinbock to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/17/20. We talk about his relationship with the muse, capturing songs from dreams, his relationship with his father, ancestral trauma, personal growth and much more Setlist Out of Blue Sea Inside Kiss of the Bee Too Close to You Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome Maya Songbird to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/10/20. We talk about rainbows, what happens when you die, when Maya stopped giving a fuck, growing up in the Castro, how her son is a hater, Maya’s Magic Shop, being a witch, being an empowered woman, being a slut and much more. Setlist I Believe in Magic / You Should Be Dancin’ Staying Alive Disco Bill Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim got Tom a dozen personalized celebrity videos. 52 minutes of dumb fun with friends and foes, old and new.

Jim and Tom welcomes The Band Ice Cream to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/3/20. We talk about their reinvention as a band, near death experiences, songwriting, a debilitating hockey injury, apathy and more. Setlist Eject Daily Pep Talk In Front of a Stained Mirror Big Car Roses Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome historian John Sheehy for our longest history feature yet (almost 2 hours!) as we dive deep into the Coast Miwok, the Machiavellian General Vallejo, the 1830’s smallpox epidemic, Petaluma’s Chinese-American and African-American communities in the 19th century, William Bihler, Tom’s favorite explosions, Petaluma's second battle with Santa Rosa, Tom’s favorite murder, booms/busts in Petaluma, Deep Throat at the Mystic and much more. John Sheehy is the author of "On a River Winding Home" which features stunning photography and intimate historical stories of the Petaluma River Watershed.

Jim and Tom welcomes Clementine Darling to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 2/25/20. Clementine left Seattle ten years ago on a busking trip down the West Coast. We look back on the major events of her last decade that led to the life of music she now lives. Setlist The Road Holy Ghost Crazy Fire Map Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Storytelling episode: Jim and Tom talk COVID-19, deaths inside the Phoenix (2!), tributes to Joel Cox & Nate Reifers, showdowns with local authorities, The Birds premiere at the Phoenix in 1963, anecdotes from big shows, lamenting turning down NWA, nineties punk at the Phoenix and more.

Jim and Tom welcome Yo! & The Electric to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/28/20. We talk about America’s political landscape, music as activism, the future and much more in a 60+ minute interview. Setlist Armando Miendo War Ready Makeup Song Would You Like to Buy a Vacuum? Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome Magic in the Other to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/21/20. We talk about their new album “As It Starts to Fade”, the excitement of the unknown, songwriter Ezra Lipp’s creative path and more. Setlist Lightning’s Hotter Than the Sun Not Afraid (We All Will Die-E-Oh) Light in my Window Not Gonna Worry Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome Whiskerman to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/14/20. We talk about their new album “Kingdom Illusion” as well as Graham’s evolution as a songwriter, faith, salvation, the fringes of humanity, experimentation and much more. Setlist Villains Kingdom Illusion Ram’s Head Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA. Camera operators: Nick Johnston, Luc Londe, Anthony Jimenez, Jim Agius Video editing: Jim Agius & Timmy Lodhi Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/ Recording engineer: Michael McCall Subscribe to Onstage on YouTube: http://bit.ly/OnstagewithJimandTom Subscribe to Onstage on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OnstagewithJimandTomiTunes http://www.facebook.com/onstagewithjimandtom http://www.onstagepodcast.com

Jim and Tom welcome Schlee to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 12/10/19. We talk with Schlee about her dreams, her music, her life, her new album and much more. Setlist Run Run Baby Went Like the Wind Yinz Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome On Drugs to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 12/3/19. We talk about being a cuck, various crimes they've committed, Uckhole Futah, things the band hates (Salt Lake City, Neptune, whales, kindergartners), meeting at church, a bad reviewer, drugs, creativity and much more. Setlist Smush Squish A Real Good Friend Always Licks the Bag Science Isn’t Real Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome Shoobies to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 11/26/19. We talk about ghosts, the afterlife, Jacob’s gadgets, Alex’s astrology sign, who would win in a fight between Caleb’s grandfathers and much more. Setlist Super Malay High Low Shapes DNA Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome Eki Shola to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 11/12/19. Eki Shola is a Sonoma County based musician who has released a number of albums in the last few years. We talk about the major life events (her mother’s passing, the North Bay fires) that led to her shifting towards a life of music. Setlist Ancient Cry Dreaming August Canyon Trapped Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome Morning Hands to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/22/19. We talk about the difficult, seven-year journey to releasing their first full-length album and the triumph of putting it out into the world. We also discuss their personal relationship, pay tribute to friends lost, and explore what a blessing music has been in their lives. Setlist Simple Speak Moving Through Water Creeping Enemy Santa Fe Empty Everything Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome Hizi to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/1/19. We talk about how this band has shaped them, friendship, growing older, their recent releases, the future, what Hizi has meant to them and more. Setlist Nothing Mattress / Silence is Deafening Noix Du Coix Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Jim and Tom welcome Slugger to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 9/24/19. We go in-depth with the band on their new full-length record “Let the Good Times Rot” and the seismic life events that they experienced on the six year path to this album. Setlist So Long, Kiddo Sell It to Your Friends Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.