Founder of Oakland’s Pandora Talks About Leadership

Posted in Uncategorized on September 26, 2008 by gracewoods

null Grace was lucky enough to interview Tim Westergren of the personalized internet radio company Pandora for her leadership class. We’ve posted the whole interview here, unedited. There are no Bay Area Green Room shout outs, but since Tim founded this company in Oakland and it’s of profound interest to our community here, we thought you might enjoy it. Pandora and more background on Tim can be found at pandora.com.



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Dana Carmel Brings Honest Indie Pop to SF

Posted in Uncategorized on July 30, 2008 by gracewoods

null Giving women a stronger voice and providing a genuine message are just some of the goals of Dana Carmel’s music. An NYU graduate and bad liar, Dana keeps it real with Grace and announces the upcoming release of her EP. Her music can be found at myspace.com/danacarmel.

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Dogman Joe Staying Positive in SF

Posted in Uncategorized on July 22, 2008 by gracewoods

nullThrough years of hard work, changing band members, songs, West Coast tours and more, Dogman Joe tells Grace about why he’s still not jaded. Californians pay high prices, but Dogman Joe’s music reminds us why the sun and waves are worth it. His self-titled album can be found at dogmanjoemusic.com.

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“Raised by Robots” Low-Down on Low-Fi

Posted in Uncategorized on July 14, 2008 by gracewoods

nullGrace caught up with Cameron Spies and the rest of the “Raised by Robots” crew in a park the other day. They’ll be at Cafe DuNord July 24th to display the results of the creative process detailed in this interview. The featured song on this podcast, “Murder Weapons”, is yet to be released. You can visit them at raisedbyrobotsmusic.com.

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Mike Zawitkowski Composing What Comes to Mind

Posted in Uncategorized on July 14, 2008 by gracewoods

nullMike Zawitkowski shows us what a well-rounded, well-educated and well-traveled mind will come up when walking down the street. He also talks about Panama Bay Coffee’s draw for the seasoned performer. I’ll be attaching the featured song “Darker Sides” shortly once I adjust the bitrate to fit the interview. Mike’s next show is August 9th at the Nomad Cafe. Check him out at myspace.com/mikezawitkowski.
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Aoede Muse Gives Back to the Bay

Posted in Uncategorized on April 10, 2008 by gracewoods

Episode 6Lisa from Aeode Muse talks about why women rock and how she is spreading soulfulness in the Bay Area. The featured track is “I Lost, You Win” on her soon-to-be-released album, “Push and Pull”. Visit her at aoedemuse.com and myspace.com/aoedemuse.
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Jake Brill and “The Last Ambassadors” Rockin the Bay Area

Posted in Uncategorized with tags on March 20, 2008 by gracewoods

Episode 5Jake Brill talks about writing music with his best friends and how the Bay Area has enough open minds to fill every venue. Learn more about them at myspace.com/rattailbutler and stay tuned for their new band name yet to be confirmed! Jake Brill at the Make Out RoomRattail Butler and the Grace Woods Trio at Ranchella

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Episode 3: Alex Karweit Writing for Himself

Posted in Uncategorized on November 14, 2007 by gracewoods

Episode 3 IconDIY local Alex Karweit talks about what makes him write, what makes a show memorable and the benefits of having control over his music in the Bay Area. Visit him at alexkarweit.com and myspace.com/alexkarweit. This podcast features the song “Until It’s Over” from the album “Enemy”.

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Grace Woods and Alex Karweit

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Episode 2: Getting Personal with Jacob Wolkenhauer

Posted in Uncategorized on November 9, 2007 by gracewoods

Episode 2 IconCreative guitar instrumentalist and Berkeley local, Jacob Wolkenhauer, talks about his music philosophy, cutting his teeth at Blake’s on Telegraph and the four seconds of time in which we capture an audience. Visit myspace.com/jacobwolkenhauer. Write to bayareagreenroom(at)gmail.com with questions and input.

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Grace Woods and Jacob Wolkenhauer

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Episode 1: Welcome to the Green Room

Posted in Uncategorized on October 26, 2007 by gracewoods

Episode 1 IconThis is the first test post for the new Bay Area Green Room, a podcast and videocast dedicated to Independent Musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Grace Woods womans the site, and conducts the interviews. First 3 interviews soon to be posted are Steve Laciak, Billy White and Jacob Wolkenhauer!  Write to bayareagreenroom(at)gmail.com with requests and input!

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