Onstage With Jim And Tom

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes John Courage to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 5/22/16. We talk about John's twenty years of music, Sonoma County, love of guitar, unexpected connections, the self-imposed rat race, and more. Plus, a set with his full band followed by some solo selections. Setlist: Lone Wolf (21:09) (Rosie) Make Me Proud (25:43) Two Feet (29:41) Heartbreak Man (33:30) Touch Lightning (38:04) Lose Control (42:03) John Courage plays alongside Jamie Payne, Jared Maddox, and Paul Olguin. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA. Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Jim Agius Audio mixing: Paul Haile

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Bioregional Orientation founders Taj Hittenberger and Roy Blodgett to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview on 7/6/16. Bioregional Orientation organizes workshops, conversations, and outings in the Russian River watershed and northern Coast Range. Our wide-ranging conversation focuses on their project and explores the environment, community, conservation, privilege, isolation, purpose, despair, hope, and much more. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Thought Vomit to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 5/8/16. We talk about the band’s origin, how they’ve changed over the last decade, their musical camaraderie, history with the Phoenix, the future, and more. Setlist: Wreck Shop (11:40) Glad to Lose (15:32) Punks Brutal Retaliation (19:07) Pelican Witch (23:04) Trip Into Death (26:27) Thought Vomit is Spencer Clark, Jordie Hilley, Tyler Cole, and Chris Meyer. Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/ Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Petaluma Mayor David Glass back to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview on 7/12/16. The mayor’s previous visit to the program coincided with a reelection campaign and focused on his life outside of politics. On this followup episode, we delve deep into the political as we explore his philosophies on governance, the seemingly intractable issues facing Petaluma, insights gained from the office, and much more. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Service to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 5/3/16. We discuss resignation, despair, anger, affecting cultural change through art, the importance of community, and more. Setlist: 
Commodity (16:42)
 Apathy (18:31) 
Martyr (20:02) 
A City Divided (22:57) Service is Justin Nguyen, Aja DeWolf Moura, Sergio Ramirez, Jose Palmerin, and Atreus Canaris. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA. Camera operators: Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Eric Molyneaux, Jim Agius 
Audio mixing: Paul Haile | www.greenhouserecording.com/
 Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes The Brothers Comatose to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 4/5/16. We explore their history with the Phoenix, influences, lessons learned, touring, performance philosophies, success in recent years, romanticizing of the early days and more. Plus, Gio tells a story about the time his band Toast Machine sacrificed someone on the stage of the Phoenix. Setlist: The Way the West Was Won (38:03) Tops of the Trees (40:49) Brothers (45:01) Angeline (48:23) Tear Stained Eye (51:50) The Brothers Comatose is Ben Morrison, Alex Morrison, Gio Benedetti, Ryan Avellone, and Phillip Brezina. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA. Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Siraj Ali, Jim Agius Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/ Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom celebrates 33 and 1/3 years of The Last Record Store with founder Doug Jayne alongside Ethan Jayne and Gerry Stumbaugh. We talk about the LRS origin story, memorable characters, longtime employees, legacy, guiding principles, the future, and more.

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes the psych-pop girls of Snow Angel to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/24/16. We explore founder Gabby Lala’s musical history, positivity, life changes, friendship, finding identity & nourishment through art, their grand virtual reality experiment, a collection of life lessons, and more. Plus, Snow Angel plays a collection of songs. Setlist: Big Group Hug Strings of Light Trampoline of Emotion We Are Stars Snow Angel is Gabby La La, Cadence Myles, Ali Niedbalski, Sarah Melek, Olivia Krause, Melissa Leigh, and Emily Studden. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA. Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Siraj Ali, Zach Smith, Jim Agius Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/ Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Antiphony to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and two performances on 3/29/16. Anthony Jimenez is the creative force behind this project and we go in-depth with him on the experiences and raw emotions that have shaped his music. We explore suffering, loss, grief, victimhood, layers of the self, awareness, rebirth, and much more. Setlist: 
 1. Adieu / A-Wall / Tarantism 
2. Crystalline / Fat Flower / Clinomania
 3. Tacenda / Casket Boogie
 4. Chantepleure
 5. Acquaintance 
6. Vuly Soil 
7. Crisp 
8. Departure, Reeling In Antiphony’s live band features Anthony Jimenez, Kyle Stryker, and Peter Lushington. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.
 Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Jim Agius 
Audio mixing: Paul Haile | www.greenhouserecording.com/
 Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Matt Sangervasi to the stage at the Phoenix Theater. Matt has had a relationship with the Phoenix for over 15 years and we talk about the work he’s done with the building, his faith’s guiding influence, the Fatt Matt origin story, finding love, and the North Bay hardcore community. Plus, Tom talks about the role faith and spirituality play in his own life.

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Snake Walk to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 3/13/16. We talk about xenophobia, bigotry, privilege, misanthrope, human nature, intentionality with your actions, their music, the Imaginists, and much more. Plus, Snake Walk plays three songs. Setlist: 1. Machindo (29:00) 2. A World of Decadence (39:27) 3. For Lulu, a Shiv to the Gut (44:27) Snake Walk is Lukas Thompson, Jaycob Bellochio and Stephenie McCollum. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA. Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Jim Agius Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/ Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes the cabaret performer, musician, and circus-minded rabble-rouser Strangely to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 2/29/16. We learn about the Strangely origin story and go deep into the idea of art being a gift to the audience and a means of connection between people. We also talk about Strangely’s adventures touring the world, relationship with family, philosophy on performance, and more. Plus, a half hour performance by Strangely and special guest Aaron J. Shay. Setlist: 1. Not Yet (41:04) 2. Empty Bottle (47:03) 3. I’m a Legend (56:50) 4. Buriel at Sea [written by Aaron J. Shay] (1:01:50) 5. Broken Stone (1:06:44) Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA. Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Zach Smith, Max Brickey, Jim Agius Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/ Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Owl Paws to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 2/21/16. We talk about the energies that surround us, their music, their cult, paganism, ghosts, relationships, songwriting, the future of Owl Paws, and more. Plus, Owl Paws plays a set in the basement of the Phoenix. Setlist: 1. Bring Me Back (37:56) 2. All I Have (41:38) 3. Eyes of the Prey (45:01) 4. No Consequence (49:05) Owl Paws is Derek Schultz, Timothy Vickers, Lucas Siobal, and Wayne Mills Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA. Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Jim Agius Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/ Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Sharkmouth to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 2/16/16. We talk about navigating through intimate betrayal, anxious devastation, psychedelic hedonism, desperation and degeneration. We also compile advice for a younger Joshua James Jackson through discussions about growing creatively and becoming a professional musician. Setlist: 
 1. Pride (17:33) 2. Shelf (20:23) 3. Want (22:37) 4. West Coast (25:21) 5. Go (28:39) Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA. Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Jim Agius Audio editing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/ Video editing: Jim Agius Subscribe to Onstage on YouTube: bit.ly/OnstagewithJimandTom
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Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes filmmaker Ethan Paisley to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for a conversation on 3/8/16. We talk about creative drive, themes that fuel his work, empathy for all characters, and more. We also talk about current projects and plans for the future.

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Decent Criminal to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 2/7/16. We talk about the bond between the brothers in the band (Tristan and Hunter), personal tumult that shaped songs on their new album, Alex’s vitamin regimen, a tour title origin story, and more. Setlist: 1. Vacant (18:14) 2. Cold Shoulder (21:17) 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

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes The Illumignarly to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 1/31/16. We talk about the importance of cheesiness, the influence of sci-fi originals on their music, Tindr, the weirdness of feelings, the band's revised position on conquering the world and more. Plus, the band talks about being stuck with Mikey while Mikey picks a fight with Scott's wife. Setlist: 1. Beeriodic Table of Sharks 2. Cannibal Castration 3. Pirahnaconda 4. Neo Rubicon/Tall Can 5. Warp 15 Subscribe to Onstage on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/OnstagewithJimandTom

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes JRR Tallcan to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 1/24/16. We talk about loneliness and anxiety (both provided the backdrop for their latest release) and Tom offers a catch-all prescription to help. We also reflect on the greatest hits from our shared ten year history. Plus, JRR Tallcan play a three song set.

Onstage with Jim and Tom welcomes One Armed Joey to the program for an interview & performance. We talk about the OAJ origin story, a controversial early song, Avery the strict taskmaster, The Four Agreements, growing up, White Windowless Vans, white windowless vans, and more. Plus, One Armed Joey cover the Onstage theme and Tom performs with them during the last song of their set.

Onstage with Jim and Tom welcomes The Down House for an interview and performance. We talk about big life moments, bad partners, having girls in your crew, life after hardcore, Sammy Winston, and more. Plus, Tom drops three literary references.