Jul 20, 2026

Matthew Montfort of Ancient Future on Midday Music

Matthew Montfort's band is Ancient Future. His new release is Purple Spirits. "On Purple Spirits, Ancient Future has gathered multifaceted and…

Jul 20, 2026

Anthony Paule on Midday Music

Fresh off of shows as Van Morrisons guitar player, Anthony Paule's new album drops July 24. He chatted with Doug Jayne on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Jul 17, 2026

Melissa Etheridge chatted with Doug on Midday Music

Melissa Etheridge chatted with Doug Jayne during Midday Music ahead of her performance at Green Music Center on July 18th with Wynona Judd. Their…

Jul 07, 2026

Jon Tyson joined Doug for Midday Music

Jon Tyson from the band Burning Down the House joined Doug Jayne during Midday Music. Hear some conversation and a couple songs.

Jul 06, 2026

Peter Filice and Friends of Still Crazy on Midday Music

Doug Jayne interviewed Steve and Peter with Paul Simon Tribute band, Still Crazy. Have a listen!

Jun 30, 2026

The Musers visited Midday Music

The Musers: Megan, Anita and Tom performed in Studio A. Have a listen!

Jun 29, 2026

Paul Swensen talks about the screening of the "Arrivals" episode of Generations: California at 250

"Arrivals" is the immigration episode of the Nor Cal Public Media series Generations: California at 250. The episode is screening Wednesday, July 1,…

Jun 23, 2026

Filmmakers Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller talked about their Peter Asher doc on Midday Music

Filmmakers Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller joined Doug Jayne on Midday Music to talk about their new documentary ‘'Peter Asher: Everywhere Man.” Have a…

Jun 22, 2026

Spike Sikes deep dive celebrates Laurie Anderson on Midday Music

This month, Spike Sikes joins Doug Jayne to do a deep dive celebrating the musical artistry of Laurie Anderson.

Jun 05, 2026

Totally Incorrect Players on Middday Music

Doug Jayne was joined with the ¾ of the Totally Incorrect Players. They perform the music of Tom Lehrer on Saturday, June 13th at the Sebastiani…

May 28, 2026

Healdsburg Jazz Festival 2026 lineup released

Gayle Okumura Sullivan and Marcus Shelby from Healdsburg Jazz Fest join Doug to talk about this year's lineup. Have a listen!

May 22, 2026

Pianist Hunter Noack on Midday Music

Pianist Hunter Noack talks with Doug about his travelling concert series, In a Landscape.

May 21, 2026

Spike Sikes dives deep into the music of Terry Callier

Spike Sikes dives deep into the music of Terry Callier. Have a listen!

May 19, 2026

Doug hosts the African American Writers of Sonoma County

Doug hosts the African American Writers of Sonoma County. Pictured (left to right): N'Game Gray, Doug Jayne, Dr. Andrea Hall, and Enid Picket.

Apr 30, 2026

Former KRCB host and poet Gus Garelick on Midday Music

Former KRCB program host Gus Garelick got so inspired by National Poetry Month that he wrote a new poem about his time on the radio! Doug invited him…

Apr 30, 2026

Jason Ekl brought in 4 students to perform in Studio A

Jason Ekl directs the Rock Band at Cal State East Bay Music Department. He brought in 4 students to perform in Studio A. Have a listen!

Apr 30, 2026

Pierrette Montroy with pals Sam and Rebecca Gibbs on Midday Music

Former KRCB program host Pierrette Montroy join Doug along with theater pals Sam and Rebecca Gibbs. Have a listen!

Apr 30, 2026

Poets Barbara Ann Abbott, Timothy Williams, and Jack Crimmins on Midday Music

Poet Barbara Ann Abbott joined Doug, Timothy Williams and Jack Crimmins on the last day of National Poetry Month.

Apr 29, 2026

Poets John Johnson and William Greenwood visited Midday Music

Poets John Johnson and William Greenwood join Doug to celebrate poetry. Have a listen!

Apr 28, 2026

Poets Raphael Block and N'Game Gray on Midday Music

Poets Raphael Block and N'Game Gray joined Doug Jayne on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Apr 27, 2026

Spike Sikes did a Deep Dive into jazz & poetry on Midday Music

Spike Sikes joined Doug Jayne for a Deep Dive into jazz & poetry on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Apr 24, 2026

Poets from the Patron Saints of Influence joined Doug for Midday Music

Poets Sarah Broderick, Gaia Patience Venis, Steve Shain and Grayson Thompson from the Patron Saints of Influence join Doug on Midday Music

Apr 23, 2026

Poets Lisa Shulman and Amrita Skye Blaine on Midday Music

Poets Lisa Shulman and Amrita Skye Blaine discuss and read poems on Midday Music with Doug. Have a listen!

Apr 23, 2026

Ken Risling and the A-OK's visited Midday Music

Ken Risling and the A-OK's visit Studio A. Hear some awesome sibling harmonies. Truly sublime. They also talk about their upcoming show with Doug…

Apr 21, 2026

Michael Bryant and 3/5 of the band Pacific Drive on Midday Music

Michael Bryant and 3/5 of the band, Pacific Drive, perform and talk about Walker Creek Music Camp. Have a listen!

Apr 21, 2026

Poet and former KRCB program host, Jennie Orvino on Midday Music

Poet and former KRCB program host, Jennie Orvino, discusses her craft and reads some poems.

Apr 20, 2026

Poets Guy Biederman and Kurt Schweigman on Midday Music

Local Poets Guy Biederman and Kurt Schweigman join Doug in Studio A to share poems and witty banter

Apr 17, 2026

Poets Robin Gabbert and Brian Martens on Midday Music

Sonoma County Poets, Robin Gabbert, and Brian Martens join Doug in Studio A. Have a listen!

Apr 16, 2026

Amy Goodman chats with Doug Jayne about "Steal This Story, Please!"

Doug Jayne caught up with Amy Goodman to talk about ‘Steal This Story, Please!,’ a new documentary featuring Goodman, directed by Oscar-nominated…

Apr 16, 2026

Karla Bonoff on Midday Music

Influential singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff talks music with Doug on the phone.

Apr 16, 2026

Bohemian Highway on Midday Music

Local folk-rock favorites Bohemian Highway join Doug in Studio A for some Midday Music mirth & merriment. Have a listen!

Apr 15, 2026

Solid Air and Jeff Falconer stopped by Midday Music

Sam & Allegra from legendary local band, Solid Air and singer-songwriter, Jeff Falconer join Doug in Studio A. Both Solid Air and Jeff have new…

Apr 15, 2026

Poet Abby Lynn Bogomolny on Midday Music

Sonoma County poet, Abby Lynn Bogomolny, joined Doug on Midday Music in celebration of National Poetry Month. Have a listen!

Apr 14, 2026

Current Sonoma County Poet Laureate Dave Seter & former PL Gwynn O'Gara on Midday Music

Current Sonoma County Poet Laureate, Dave Seter and former Sonoma County Poet Laureate, Gwynn O'Gara join Doug in Studio A to read poems and discuss…

Apr 10, 2026

Poet Ed Coletti and poet/playwright David Beckman joined Doug on Midday Music

National Poetry Month continues with Sonoma County poet, Ed Coletti, along with poet and playwright, David Beckman. KRCB (NorCal Public Media)…

Apr 10, 2026

A whole crew from "Don't Flunk Me Records" stopped by for Midday Music

"Don't Flunk Me Records" is the student-run record label of Santa Rosa Jr. College. They have visited Midday Music before to talk about their cool…

Apr 09, 2026

Poet Shawna Swetech joined Doug for Midday Music

As a retired Registered Nurse, Shawna Swetech has a unique perspective that seeps into her poetry. Shawna shared some of her poetry on Midday Music.…

Apr 08, 2026

Bill Vartnaw on Midday Music

Publisher of Taurean Horn Press , and former Poet Laureate, Bill Vartnaw reads some poems and discusses his love of the written word. KRCB (NorCal…

Apr 07, 2026

Poets Jodi Hottel and Enid Pickett stopped by Midday Music

Poet Jodi Hottel (center) and Poet Laureate of Healdsburg Jazz, Enid Pickett (right) joined Doug for a wonderful reading and conversation. Have a…

Apr 06, 2026

Poet Jack Crimmins stopped by for Midday Music

Poet and KRCB Connections 8 contributor, Jack Crimmins joins Doug to talk about his craft. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry…

Apr 06, 2026

Documentary film maker, producer, director, and editor, Vivien Hillgrove on Midday Music

Documentary film maker, producer, director, and editor, Vivien Hillgrove talks with Doug about her fascinating new film, "Vivien's Wild Ride." KRCB…

Apr 03, 2026

Gus Garelick and Jackson Ahern on Midday Music

Poet and former KRCB FM Program Host, Gus Garelick (The Fiddling Zone) and Poet & Musician, Jackson Ahern join Doug in Studio A for an interview and…

Apr 02, 2026

Poet Elizabeth Herron joined Doug for Midday Music

Former Sonoma County Poet Laureate, Elizabeth Herron, joins Doug in Studio A. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with…

Apr 02, 2026

Sasha Smith joined Doug for Midday Music

30 years ago, the kid on the left, Sasha Smith (who was 15) went into a San Francisco recording studio with the kid on the right, Doug Jayne. Sasha,…

Apr 01, 2026

Timothy Williams joins Doug for Midday Music

Co-creator of Connections 8: Music & Poetry KRCB Benefit CD & Book, Timothy Williams joins Doug in Studio A. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates…

Mar 31, 2026

Allan and Caitlin Wachs joined Doug Jayne for Midday Music

Allan and Caitlin Wachs joined Doug Jayne for Midday Music on Tuesday, March 31, to sing some songs, tell some stories, and help me raise some funds.…

Mar 30, 2026

Teresa Clark joined Doug Jayne for Midday Music

Singer songwriter Teresa Clark joined Doug Jayne for Midday Music during KRCB's Spring Fundraiser

Mar 26, 2026

Michael Bryant stopped by Midday Music

Michael Bryant runs the Walker Creek Music Camp. He visited Midday Music to talk about the Camp, and the upcoming Fundraising Concert in Sebastopol.…

Mar 23, 2026

Spike Sikes Deep Dive: Margo Guryan on Midday Music

This month, Spike Sikes gave us a deep dive into the life and career of Margo Guryan. She was an American singer-songwriter, who's first recorded…

Mar 05, 2026

Nina Gerber stopped by Midday Music for some tunes and talk

Nina Gerber stopped by Studio A on her way to the sold out Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival in Sebastopol. She chatted with Midday Music guest…

Feb 12, 2026

Langston Hughes Deep Dive with Spike Sikes on Midday Music

Spike Sikes dives deep into the catalog of Langston Hughes with Doug Jayne. Have a listen!

Jan 30, 2026

The Musers performed live before an audience in Studio A

The Musers performed live in Studio A with an audience. Have a listen!

Jan 26, 2026

Kenny Rankin Deep Dive with Spike Sikes on Midday Music

Spike Sikes kicked off a new season of Deep Dives on Midday Music with Doug Jayne on KRCB FM! Doug & Spike checked out the music of Kenny Rankin, a…

Jan 22, 2026

Ramon Meraz on Midday Music

Ramon Meraz stopped by to chat with Doug Jayne during Midday Music. Meraz plays the title role of Pancho Villa in the Raven Players' production of…

Jan 21, 2026

Marcus Shelby with Healdsburg Jazz joined Doug on the phone for Midday Music

Marcus Shelby from Healdsburg joined Doug Jayne via phone on Midday Music. They talked about Winterfest 2026 coming up January 29th in Healdsburg!

Jan 14, 2026

Quartet San Francisco founder Jeremy Cohen joined Doug on Midday Music

Jeremy Cohen, founder of Quartet San Francisco joined Doug on Midday Music.

Jan 07, 2026

Winona stopped by for Midday Music

Winona stopped by KRCB to play us some beautiful tunes on Midday Music with Doug Jayne. She has a show coming up January 11th at Sweetwater Music…

Nov 04, 2025

Josh Windmiller on Midday Music

Josh Windmiller will be performing with his band The Crux on November 7th at the San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival. Hear all about the show!

Oct 31, 2025

Perla Batalla on Midday Music

Perla Batalla joined Doug Jayne for Midday Music. She talks about her upcoming performance, A Letter to Leonard Cohen - A Tribute to a Friend,…

Oct 13, 2025

Deep Dive with Spike Sikes on Midday Music

It's the monthly installment of Doug Jayne's Deep Dive with Spike Sikes on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Oct 07, 2025

Totally Incorrect visits Midday Music with Doug Jayne

Noel Yates, Diane Beyer, David Rosen and Dan Fein are Totally Incorrect. They will present their version of a tribute to the late great Tom Lehrer on…

Sep 24, 2025

Transatlantic Guitar Trio visited Midday Music

Fingerstyle guitar champion Richard Smith, gypsy jazz virtuoso Joscho Stephan, and brilliant multi-instrumentalist Rory Hoffman are the Transatlantic…

Sep 02, 2025

Fantastic Negrito chats with Doug on Midday Music

Fantastic Negrito joins Doug Jayne on KRCB 104.9 FM. Fantastic just finished a European Tour (he was in Germany on the recording) and will be coming…

Aug 22, 2025

TV on the Radio with Doug and Michael

This week's episode with Michael Field showcases our local TV production, Climate California. Director Charles Loi, and co-producers Jeremy Jue,…

Aug 19, 2025

Peter Ames Carlin on Midday Music

Doug chats with journalist, critic, and biographer Peter Ames Carlin. His latest book, TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND - THE MAKING OF BORN TO RUN is available…

Aug 12, 2025

Eliza Gilkyson on Midday Music with Doug Jayne

Doug Jayne plays an interview he recorded with Eliza. She is performing at the Occidental Center for the Arts on Saturday, August 16th. Have a listen!

Jul 28, 2025

Amy Berg on Midday Music

Amy Berg is the Director of a new documentary about Jeff Buckley, It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley, coming August 8th to the Rialto Cinemas in…

Jul 22, 2025

AC Lewis from Children of Lucy visited Midday Music

AC Lewis from the band Children of Lucy joined Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Jul 21, 2025

Tom and Megan of The Musers stopped by Midday Music

Tom and Megan from The Musers joined Doug to play a couple of songs including a beautiful new one called, "Put It Down." Have a listen!

Jul 21, 2025

Spike Sikes stopped by Midday Music

Spike Sikes joined Doug for a "Deep-Dive" into the music of Louis Jordan. Have a listen!

Jul 21, 2025

Judi Jaeger and Bob Reid visited Midday Music

Judi Jaeger and Bob Reid perform and record as Jaeger & Reid. They came to Studio A to play some songs and have a conversation with Doug. Have a…

Jul 15, 2025

Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd on Midday Music

Doug spoke with Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd about the new album and current tour with Blues Legend Bobby Rush. Have a listen!

Jul 08, 2025

Elliot Kirschner and Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse spoke about their new film on Midday Music

Doug Jayne speaks with Director Elliot Kirschner and Executive Producer Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse about their new film, The Last Class. The film…

Jun 24, 2025

Chet Atkins biographer Don Cusic on Midday Music

Don Cusic wrote a biography of Chet Atkins. He chatted with Doug Jayne on Midday Music.

Jun 18, 2025

Jim Wilder plants seeds on Midday Music

Jim Wilder is founder of Sunflowers Across America. It's a grassroots effort to spread flowers as a symbol of hope and resistance, across our divided…

Jun 03, 2025

Marcus and Gayle from Healdsburg Jazz joined Midday Music

Marcus Shelby by phone and Gayle Okumura-Sullivan in person both joined Doug to discuss this year's Healdsburg Jazz Festival lineup. Have a listen!

Jun 02, 2025

Mr. Music Jim Corbett stopped by Midday Music

Mr. Music Jim Corbett chats with Doug about the upcoming Peacetown free summer concert series in Sebastopol's Ives Park.

May 30, 2025

The High Sonomen stopped by Midday Music

The High Sonomen are a busy bunch of guys! Paul Riley, Dave Hooper, Dave Hamilton, and Randy Burrows joined Doug for some live music and…

May 28, 2025

Lucy Kaplansky joined Doug on the phone for Midday Music

Long time friend of KRCB, Lucy Kaplansky joined Doug on the phone from NYC. Have a listen!

May 27, 2025

Jessica Guthrie joined Doug to talk about "Caregiving"

Caregiver Jessica Guthrie joined Doug to talk about the film, "Caregiving" and more. The film premieres June 24 on PBS. Check your local listings.

May 27, 2025

Tamara Klamner visited Midday Music

Tamara Klamner joined Doug for some music and conversation. They spoke about her upcoming performance at the Sonoma Wild Music Festival at SOMO…

May 23, 2025

Robert Lunceford and Mimi Pirard in Studio with Doug

Robert Lunceford and Mimi Pirard from the group SonoMusette joined Doug in Studio A. Merci! Have a listen!

May 22, 2025

John Courage, Jacob, and Bryce Dow-Williamson on Midday Music

Singer-songwriters John Courage and Jacob (from Jacob) join The Lost Church's Bryce Dow-Williamson and Doug on Midday Music. Lots of new stuff to…

May 20, 2025

Ken Risling, Oona Risling-Sholl, and Avery Risling-Sholl on Midday Music

Ken Risling, Oona Risling-Sholl, and Avery Risling-Sholl visit Doug in Studio A for some songs and conversation. Have a listen!

May 16, 2025

Mike Hellman DJs a bit of Midday Music and more

Singer-songwriter Mike Hellman joined Doug for a few songs, some yakking, and a turn at playing DJ! Have a listen!

May 15, 2025

Swifty tribute band leader Gillian Eichenberger chats with Doug

Gillian Eichenberger is an actor, a teacher, and lead singer in the Taylor Swift Tribute band, "Swifty." She recently spoke with Doug on Midday…

May 13, 2025

Brendan Smith and Blair Hardman on Midday Music

Brendan Smith and Blair Hardman joined Doug for song and conversation. Have a listen.

Apr 24, 2025

Local artists celebrate John Prine on Midday Music

Local singer-songwriters Rick Fitch, Dave Hamilton and Kevin Hutchinson visit KRCB to celebrate the music of John Prine.

Apr 23, 2025

Poets Jack Crimmins, Bill Vartnaw and Gwynn O'Gara

Poets Jack Crimmins, Bill Vartnaw and Gwynn O'Gara join Doug on Midday Music to celebrate National Poetry Month. Have a listen!

Apr 22, 2025

Poets Timothy Williams and Dave Seter

Poets Timothy Williams and Dave Seter join Doug in Studio A to read some poems and talk about their craft.

Apr 18, 2025

John Duran reads from Haikus: Decomprosed on Midday Music

Sebastopol's own John Duran reads from his new book of Haikus: Decomprosed. Have a listen!

Apr 17, 2025

Laurie Lewis and Nina Gerber visited Midday Music

Laurie Lewis and Nina Gerber grace Studio A with some tunes and conversation on Midday Music with Doug Jayne. Have a listen!

Apr 15, 2025

Mood Jungle and Jake Stillman discuss Don't Flunk Me Records

Members of the band Mood Jungle join instructor Jake Stillman and some of his students in Studio A to discuss Don't Flunk Me Records on Midday Music…

Apr 11, 2025

Preston Booker and Shaun Bond on Midday Music

Preston Booker and Shaun Bond from the band Half-Mile High joined Doug on Midday Music

Apr 10, 2025

Kiranjot Kaur and friends joined Doug for Midday Music

Musician Kiranjot Kaur and friends joined Doug for Midday Music. Have a listen!

Apr 09, 2025

Matt Andersen stops by for Midday Music

Matt Andersen joined Doug Jayne in Studio A for a snappy conversation and some live music. Have a listen!

Feb 27, 2025

Dana Frankel visited Midday Music

Dana Frankel from the bluegrass band Mission Blue stopped by Midday Music to chat with Doug and share a song or two. Have a listen!

Feb 26, 2025

Teresa Clark stopped by for Midday Music

Teresa Clark joined Doug Jayne for a quick visit ahead of her performance at Occidental Center for the Arts on Sunday March 9th at 3:00pm. Have a…

Feb 20, 2025

Honor Jackson joined Doug for Midday Music

Fence at the Top is a non-profit, comprehensive mentoring program for at-risk youth in Sonoma County. Executive Director Honor Jackson joins Doug…

Feb 19, 2025

Audio Angel and Josh Windmiller talk about Black 2 the Future

Audio Angel and Josh Windmiller joined Doug Jayne in the Studio during Midday Music to discuss Black 2 the Future. Have a listen!

Feb 13, 2025

Jazz musician Greg Johnson spoke with Doug on Midday Music.

Jazz musician Greg Johnson spoke with Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Jan 14, 2025

Filmmaker Kathleen McCallum on Midday Music

Filmmaker Kathleen McCallum joined Doug in Studio A to talk about her new documentary that follows the story of local musician, Willard Blackwell.…

Jan 07, 2025

The Musers stop by for Midday Music

The Musers stopped by for Midday Music to talk about their upcoming shows and to play a few tunes. Have a listen!

Dec 12, 2024

Katie Phillips and Karen Joy Brown hang out for Midday Music

Katie Phillips and Karen Joy Brown stop by for Midday Music.

Dec 11, 2024

Brendan Smith and Blair Hardman on Midday Music

Musicians Brendan Smith and Blair Hardman joined Doug for Midday Music. Brendan played some songs, including some new ones.

Dec 02, 2024

Joan Osborne chats about Women Rock, Music Heals!! on Midday Music

The Music Heals International Annual Benefit Concert features Joan Osborne as well as a Fare Thee Well to Phil Lesh, plus Special Guests. The sold…

Nov 01, 2024

Marcus Shelby talks Healdsburg Jazz with Doug on Midday Music

Doug talks with Marcus Shelby, the artistic director of Healdsburg Jazz. Marcus has a long history with Healdsburg, going back to when he was a kid.

Oct 23, 2024

Doug Jayne welcomes live guests for Public Radio Music Day

Public Radio Music Day was Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. Doug welcomed Sarah Baker, Spike Sikes, Josh Windmiller & Rashida (Audio Angel), and Ellie…

Oct 17, 2024

Tom & Megan from The Musers visit Midday Music

Tom & Megan from The Musers came by Studio A to spread some of their feel-good music.

Oct 16, 2024

Riley Hill joined Doug on Midday Music

Singer-songwriter Riley Hill joined Doug recently in Studio A. Riley is a founding member of the popular band, Electric Tumbleweed.

Oct 14, 2024

Mimi Pirard talks with Doug Jayne on Midday Music

Mimi Pirard fronts 2 bands: SonoMusette, which recreates the sound of Paris Cafe Music, and Dgiin, a 6 piece rocking world music band that also…

Oct 14, 2024

Schlee talks with Doug Jayne on Midday Music

Singer songwriter (and rocker!) Schlee joined Doug on Midday Music to talk about Kris Kristofferson. She performed 2 songs written by Kris.

Oct 09, 2024

Dawn Silva talks with Doug Jayne on Midday Music

Musician and author Dawn Silva spoke with Doug about her band, The Brides of Funkenstein, and about her memoir, The Funk Queen.

Oct 04, 2024

Documentary Filmmaker Gary Hustwit talks with Doug Jayne

Doug talked with documentary filmmaker, Gary Hustwit about his new film, "Eno": a film that's different every time it's shown. Listen to Grandpa Doug…

Oct 03, 2024

Ann Powers and Alison Fensterstock talk with Doug Jayne on Midday Music

A new book, “How Women Made Music”, is inspired by NPR’s multi-platform series “Turning the Tables”. The book offers a window into the lives,…

Sep 17, 2024

Stella Heath and Ian Scherer of Bandjango stop by Midday Music

Vocalist Stella Heath and Guitarist Ian Scherer from the group, Bandjango visited Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Sep 12, 2024

Learn about SRJC's student-run record label on Midday Music

Jake Stillman, Jon Bland and Caleb Poole from SRJC's student-run record label, Don't Flunk Me Records joined Doug on Midday Music. They talk about…

Sep 11, 2024

Singer/Songwriter Allen Wachs brings stories and song to Midday Music

Singer songwriter Allan Wachs visited Studio A. He has great stories… And a great voice. Have a listen!

Sep 10, 2024

Poets take over Midday Music

Jack Crimmins, Elizabeth Herron, and Melissa Eleftherion talk about the craft of poetry and read from their latest books on Midday Music.

Sep 05, 2024

Harry Gale joined Doug to talk about his latest project on Midday Music

Musician and Route 44 Studio owner Harry Gale joined Doug to talk about his latest project: Dust & the New Machine - Echoes of Chris Whitley. Harry…

Sep 03, 2024

Midday Music celebrates 30 years of KRCB with some special guests

Doug Jayne hosted Nancy Dobbs, Steve Delap, and Johnny Bazzano. Together, they reminisced about 30 years of KRCB FM being a thing... Have a listen!

Aug 26, 2024

Josh Windmiller joined Doug on Midday Music

Josh Windmiller joined Doug on Midday Music to discuss the upcoming Railroad Music Festival and the future of The Lost Church. Have a listen!

Aug 12, 2024

Scott Goree talks accordions with Doug on Midday Music

Scott Goree from the Cotati Accordion Festival joined Doug to discuss the 32nd Annual Festival. Have a listen!

Aug 12, 2024

Kathleen and Henry Salvia fly into Midday Music

Kathleen and Henry Salvia make music as The Flying Salvias. They joined Doug to do a deep dive into their new album, "Henry's Hideaway."

Aug 08, 2024

Nina Gerber joined Doug for Midday Music

Nina Gerber stopped by for Midday Music. We talked about the upcoming benefit concert "On the Edge" at Sebastopol Community Cultural Center.

Aug 07, 2024

Misner & Smith perform live for Midday Music

Sam Misner and Megan Smith join Doug for a "Deep Dive" of their new album, "All is Song." Have a listen!

Jul 26, 2024

Adrian Belew chats with Doug on Midday Music

Legendary musician Adrian Belew spoke with Doug about his project, BEAT, which is a celebration of the music of 1980's King Crimson. Have a listen!

Jul 23, 2024

Daniel Savio joined Doug on Midday Music

Daniel Savio from the San Francisco Mime Troupe joined Doug on Midday Music. Hear all about a new SFMT musical is coming to Cotati!

Jul 16, 2024

Reverend Wanika Stephens from the Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church on Midday Music

Doug spoke with Reverend Wanika Stephens from the Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church about the Sonic Ascension Vespers at Grace Cathedral -…

Jul 11, 2024

Grace Humphries joined Doug on Midday Music

Singer songwriter Grace Humphries joined Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Jul 10, 2024

Glenn Siegel and Ashleigh Worley join Doug for Midday Music

Musician Glenn Siegel and Ashleigh Worley from Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Joined Doug to talk about the LBC's Music Education Programs and…

Jun 14, 2024

Carlos Arévalo from Chicano Batman chats with Doug

Doug speaks with guitarist Carlos Arévalo from the band Chicano Batman. Have a listen!

Jun 12, 2024

John Courage joined Doug on Midday Music for some "fresh" conversation

Singer-songwriter John Courage joined Doug on Midday Music. Live songs and snappy conversation. Have a listen!

Jun 04, 2024

Marcus Shelby talks Jazz with Doug on Midday Music

Marcus Shelby, the Executive Director of Healdsburg Jazz, joined Doug recently on Midday Music to discuss Jazz and more. Have a listen!

May 29, 2024

Mariah Parker joined Doug for Midday Music

Mariah Parker joined Doug for a listen to her new CD by her Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble, called Windows Through Time. Check it oot!

May 20, 2024

SRJC faculty members and students join Doug to talk about the music biz

SRJC faculty members Jake Stillman and Mike Starkey joined students Max Bohlke-Slater and Jake Fuiten join Doug on Midday Music. Together, they talk…

May 15, 2024

Robbie Fulks stopped by Studio A to make some Midday Music with Doug

Robbie Fulks stopped by. He played live in the studio and talked about his gig at Hopmonk. And they had a whole lot of fun. Have a listen!

May 14, 2024

Joan Baez chats with Doug Jayne on Midday Music

Joan Baez shares some screen time with Doug Jayne and reads poetry! Have a listen.

May 08, 2024

Grammy-winner Cedric Burnside chats with Doug on Midday Music

Grammy winning Blues artist Cedric Burnside's music is full of the sound of Mississippi Hill Country. He is a talented and fascinating guy. Check out…

May 07, 2024

Guitarist Asher Belsky chats with Doug on Midday Music

Guitarist Asher Belsky chats with Doug on Midday Music. They talk about his upcoming performance at the Mill Valley Music Festival, and more. Have a…

May 07, 2024

The Army, The Navy on Midday Music

Sasha Spitzgold and Maia Ciambriello perform as the band The Army, The Navy. They chat with Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

May 06, 2024

David Nance chats with Doug for Morning Music

David Nance used music to help him get out of Nebraska. Check out Doug's interview with the prolific Mr. Nance!

May 06, 2024

Amelia Einhorn (Meels) joined Doug from NYC for Midday Music

Singer-songwriter and Mill Valley native, Amelia Einhorn (Meels) joined Doug in conversation from NYC. She is coming home for the Mill Valley Music…

May 03, 2024

Bob Beach and David Jacobs-Strain stop by for a Midday Music visit

Bob Beach (pictured left) and David Jacobs-Strain visited Studio A on their way to a weekend show at Hopmonk in Novato. Have a listen!

May 03, 2024

Judee Sill documentary filmmakers Andy Brown and Brian Lindstrom on Midday Music

Filmmakers Andy Brown and Brian Lindstrom join Doug to discuss their fantastic documentary film about singer-songwriter Judee Sill. Have a listen!

May 02, 2024

Bill Vartnaw talks poetry with Doug Jayne

Petaluma poet, and Connections 8 contributor Bill Vartnaw joined Doug to talk about his craft.

May 01, 2024

Singer songwriter Anna Jae joined Doug for Midday Music

Singer songwriter Anna Jae joined Doug in Studio A for some Midday Music. Have a listen!

Apr 30, 2024

Jon Chi and Jean-Paul McLean join Doug for Midday Music

Band mates Jon Chi and Jean-Paul McLean (pictured, right) joined Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Apr 30, 2024

Rick Allen and his wife, Lauren Monroe, chat with Doug about Raven Drum Foundation

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rick Allen (Def Leppard) and his wife, Lauren Monroe, run a non-profit called Raven Drum Foundation. They joined Doug on…

Apr 25, 2024

Solace make their radio debut on Midday Music

Mill Valley's two-man power trio, Solace, make their radio debut on Midday Music! Have a listen!

Apr 24, 2024

Guitarist Ethan Sherman stops by for visit with Doug

Guitarist Ethan Sherman is a Santa Rosa native now based in Los Angeles. He came to Rohnert Park to hand Doug a copy of his new CD, Passages. Have a…

Apr 23, 2024

Doug celebrates National Poetry Month with Jennie Orvino

Writer, poet, and former KRCB-FM program host, Jennie Orvino, joined Doug in celebration of National Poetry Month. Have a listen!

Apr 23, 2024

Erica Ambrin visits with Doug in Studio A

Versatile singer-songwriter and soulful rapper, Erica Ambrin, graced our Studio A with Doug. Have a listen!

Apr 22, 2024

Psychedelic Comedian Shane Mauss visits Midday Music

Psychedelic Comedian Shane Mauss joined Doug Jayne during Midday Music to talk Comedy and more.

Apr 18, 2024

Heather Little joined Doug on Midday Music

Talented singer-songwriter Heather Little joined Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Apr 18, 2024

Kathryn Hecht and Hillary Kambour from AV Film Fest talk movies with Doug

Kathryn Hecht and Hillary Kambour from AV Film Fest talk movies with Doug! Hava a listen!

Apr 17, 2024

Copper Wimmin join Doug in Studio A

Copper Wimmin joined Doug in Studio A. Their last visit was over 25 years ago! Have a listen!

Apr 17, 2024

Legendary musician David J chats with Doug for Midday Music

Legendary musician David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, Night Crickets) joins Doug in conversation. Have a listen!

Apr 12, 2024

World music pioneer Matthew Monfort on Midday Music

Matthew Montfort is a pioneer in World Music and a founding member of the group Ancient Future. He joins Doug Jayne on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Apr 12, 2024

Canadian singer-songwriter Royal Wood chats with Doug Jayne

Canadian singer-songwriter Royal Wood talked with Doug over the Zoom about his craft, and his upcoming performance at the Green Music Center on April…

Apr 08, 2024

Joan Osborne talks with Doug on Midday Music

Joan Osborne talks with Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

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Mar 06, 2024

Deborah Crooks and Kwame Copeland visit Midday Music (Aired: February 21, 2024)

Deborah Crooks and Kwame Copeland joined Doug on Midday Music. Together, they discuss and perform songs from Deborah's folk opera, Flight Lessons.…

Mar 06, 2024

Guitarist Brian Gore discusses his career and craft with Doug.

Mar 05, 2024

Jazz Guitarist Julian Lage spoke with Doug Jayne

Jazz Guitarist Julian Lage spoke with Doug about his new album, "Speak To Me," and about growing up in Santa Rosa. Have a listen!

Mar 05, 2024

Madeleine Peyroux joined Doug on Midday Music

Jazz singer and songwriter Madeleine Peyroux joined Doug on Tuesday's Midday Music program to discuss her current tour, upcoming new album, and her…

Feb 07, 2024

Ken Risling and his son Avery on Midday Music (Aired: February 6, 2024)

Local singer-songwriter Ken Risling and his son, Avery Risling-Sholls joined Doug to talk and play some original music. Check it out...

Feb 02, 2024

Comedian Matt Braunger on Midday Music (Aired: February 2, 2024)

Comedian Matt Braunger joined Doug on Midday Music for a lively conversation about music, comedy and Matt's new TV special which is called, "Doug."…

Jan 26, 2024

Sam Chase and Josh Windmiller talk about Party Bus on Midday Music (Aired: January 25, 2024)

Sam Chase and Josh Windmiller join Doug to discuss Party Bus to the Independent in SF on February 9. Have a listen!

Jan 18, 2024

Meet The High Sonomen on Midday Music (Aired: January 17, 2024)

The High Sonomen are Dave Hooper, Paul Riley, Dave Hamilton, and Ken Risling. They joined Doug in Studio A to discuss music, songwriting and to play…

Jan 03, 2024

Legion of Decency and Forever Goldrush stop by for Midday Music (Aired: January 3, 2024)

The Founding members of 2 Bay Area bands join me today on Midday Music. Michael Tamony fronts the Legion of Decency, and Damon Wycoff leads Forever…

Nov 29, 2023

Dave Monterey joined Doug for Midday Music (Aired: November 29, 2023)

Sonoma County Singer Songwriter Dave Monterey joined Doug on Midday Music to talk about and listen to Dave's new album, Moving Violation. Have a…

Nov 14, 2023

Talking about The Art of Eating: The Life of M.F.K. Fisher on Midday Music (Aired: November 14th, 2023)

The Art of Eating: The Life of M.F.K. Fisher is a documentary film about the dramatic life and lasting impact of the California food writer. Director…

Nov 02, 2023

Gilbert O'Sullivan chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: November 1, 2023)

Gilbert O'Sullivan burst on the US airwaves in 1972 with "Alone Again, Naturally". This month, he performs in San Francisco for the first time! Doug…

Oct 31, 2023

Joan Osborne chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: October 30, 2023)

Legendary Singer / Songwriter Joan Osborne checked in with Doug on Midday Music. They talked about her new album, "Nobody Owns You," and more! Have a…

Oct 27, 2023

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green chats with Doug for Midday Music (Aired: October 26, 2023)

Doug spoke with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green (The Weather Underground) about his current documentary, 32 Sounds. Have a listen!

Oct 25, 2023

John C. Reilly chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: October 24, 2023)

Golden Globe winning, and Academy Award nominated actor, John C. Reilly is coming to Sonoma County! He called Doug Jayne to get the "Midday Music…

Sep 21, 2023

Van Plating chats with Doug for Midday Music (Aired: September 20, 2023)

Van Plating takes some time out of her busy schedule at Americana Fest to chat with Doug. Have a listen!

Sep 20, 2023

Jazz pianist Edward Simon chatted with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: September 19, 2023)

Jazz pianist Edward Simon chatted with Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen!

Sep 18, 2023

Filmmaker Maureen Gosling on Midday Music (Aired: September 15th, 2023)

Filmmaker Maureen Gosling chatted with Doug about her career, including the recently restored film J'ai ete Au Bal (I Went to the Dance). Have a…

Sep 15, 2023

The Pleasures chat with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: September 15, 2023)

The Pleasures if a duo of Australian artists that came together during the Covid lockdown. Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan have their own careers,…

Aug 25, 2023

Solid Air visit with Doug in Studio A (Aired: August 24, 2023)

Solid Air stopped by to play a few tunes and have some conversation about stuff and things with Doug Jayne during Midday Music. Solid Air performs…

Aug 22, 2023

Joe Salinas of the Pomo Indian Dancers chats with Doug (Aired: August 21, 2023)

Joe Salinas of the Pomo Indian Dancers stopped by the studio during Midday Music with Doug Jayne. They talked about the upcoming Ocean Dance and…

Aug 16, 2023

Marie Cartier chats with Doug (Aired: August 11th, 2023)

Native San Franciscan Marie Cartier spoke with Doug on the phone about the San Francisco Mime Troupe's new musical, "Breakdown". Have a listen!

Aug 16, 2023

Sara Petite and Eli Wulfmeier join Doug in studio (Aired: August 11, 2023)

Sara Petite and Eli Wulfmeier (Leroy From the North) joined Doug in Studio A to play wonderful, original music. Great talk and song! Have a listen.

Aug 10, 2023

Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson chats with Doug (Aired: August 10, 2023)

Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson chats with Doug on the phone about life and music. And it happens to be Ian's birthday, too! Have a listen!

Aug 07, 2023

Singer Songwriter Don Forbes joined Doug LIVE in Studio (Aired: August 7, 2023)

Singer Songwriter Don Forbes joined Doug LIVE in Studio A Hava a listen!

Aug 04, 2023

Nurse Blake chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: August 4, 2023)

Nurse Blake spoke with Doug from Albuquerque, where he is on a Comedy tour that will bring him to the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa…

Aug 02, 2023

Sara Petite chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: August 1, 2023)

Sara Petite will be performing at our fundraising show at Hopmonk Sebastopol on Friday, August 11. Doug and Sara talk about that performance and…

Jul 19, 2023

Starr Hergenrather and friends talk about A Musical Midsummer Night's Dream on Midday Music (Aired: July 19, 2023)

Director Starr Hergenrather, Music Director Miles McKenzie, and two young actors Caspian and Jiraiya Hergenrather all join Doug for Midday Music.…

Jul 05, 2023

Alan Watt visits with Doug for Midday Music (Aired: July 5, 2023)

Alan Watt stopped by Studio A to discuss his upcoming Woody Guthrie Tribute Concert at The Lost Church on Saturday July 16. Have a listen!

Jun 28, 2023

Cidny Bullens talks about his new autobiography with Doug (Aired: June 27, 2023)

Cidny Bullens' long career in music as a songwriter informed much of his writing in his autobiography, TransElectric: My Life as a Cosmic Rockstar.…

Jun 16, 2023

Retired Navy Captain Brett Crozier joins Doug in studio (Aired: June 16, 2023)

Captain Brett Crozier U.S. Navy (Retired) and his family visited us on Friday. He spoke about his new book, "Surf When You Can." Have a listen!

Jun 02, 2023

Ukrainian sisters Elanore and Angelina Bezhenar visit Midday Music with Doug Jayne (Aired: June 2, 2023)

More than a year has passed since Russia Invaded Ukraine. Some who fled found a new home in Sonoma County. Among them, the Bezhenar family. Sisters…

May 26, 2023

Terry Garthwaite joined Doug for Midday Music (Aired: May 26, 2023)

Founding member from Joy of Cooking Terry Garthwaite joined Doug on Midday Music to reminisce and talk about the upcoming Stand with Ukraine benefit…

May 26, 2023

Josh Windmiller and poet Michael Giotis join Doug on Midday Music (Aired: May 25, 2023)

Promoter Josh Windmiller and poet Michael Giotis talk poetry with Doug on Midday Music. Have a listen.

May 26, 2023

Rock and Roll legend Peter Asher joins Doug on Midday Music (Aired: May 25, 2023)

Rock and Roll performer and producer Peter Asher spoke with Doug on Midday Music about his extraordinary career. Have a Listen!

May 23, 2023

Satya Chavez chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: May 23, 2023)

Sataya Chavez stars in the one-person play “Where Did We Sit on the Bus?” now running at the Marin Theater Company. She joined Doug on Midday Music…

May 16, 2023

Tommy Castro chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: May 16, 2023)

Award-winning Blues artist Tommy Castro joined Doug on the phone to talk, Blues, Brews, and BBQ. Have a listen!

May 16, 2023

Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally Zoom in for Midday Music (Aired: May 16, 2023)

Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally Zoomed with Doug on Midday Music. They discussed Bluegrass guitar, the origins of Nell's name, Whippoorwill Arts, and…

May 10, 2023

Bruce Cockburn chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: May 10, 2023)

Bruce Cockburn releases his 38th studio album on May 12.He joined Doug over the phone on Midday Music. Have a listen!

May 10, 2023

Andre Thierry chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: May 10, 2023)

Zydeco legend Andre Thierry joined Doug on Midday to discuss Kreole & Krawfish. Have a listen!

May 10, 2023

Brett Cline stops by Midday Music (Aired: May 8, 2023)

Brett Cline, founder of The Lost Church, is transforming his mellow Santa Rosa listening room into a rollicking Boogie Dance Palace for one night…

Apr 24, 2023

Poet Guy Biederman joins Doug in Studio A (Aired: April 21, 2023)

Poet and teacher Guy Biederman left his floating home to join Doug in Studio A. Have a listen!

Apr 21, 2023

Cape Cod poet Mary Kane joined Doug on Midday Music (Aired: April 20, 2023)

Cape Cod Poet, writer, and teacher Mary Kane joined Doug to celebrate National Poetry Month and read from her books. Have a listen!

Apr 20, 2023

Poet and guitarist Jim Morgan on Midday Music (Aired: April 19, 2023)

Poet and guitarist Jim Morgan spoke with Doug about poetry, teaching, and music. Jim joined Doug on Zoom from his home in Cape Cod. Have a listen!

Apr 18, 2023

Poets Bill Vartnaw, Jack Crimmins, and Elizabeth C Herron joined Doug in Studio A (Aired: April 18, 2023)

Poets Bill Vartnaw, Jack Crimmins, and Elizabeth C Herron joined Doug in Studio A for poetry readings and lively discussion. Have a listen!

Apr 18, 2023

Poet, musician, and former bandmate Jackson Ahern joins Doug in the studio (Aired: April 17, 2023)

Jackson Ahern is a poet, musician, and former bandmate of Doug Jayne. Ahern has attended and performed at several NationalCowboy PoetryGatherings. He…

Apr 18, 2023

Ukiah's Poet Laureate Melissa Eleftherion on Midday Music (Aired: April 17, 2023)

Melissa Eleftherion is a Poet, Librarian, and current Poet Laureate of Ukiah! She joined Doug via Zoom for midday conversation and a bit of poetry…

Apr 16, 2023

Poet Gwynn O'Gara joined Doug for Midday Music (Aired: April 14, 2023)

Poet and worshipper of language Gwynn O'Gara joined Doug live in Studio A to talk poetry, read poems, and celebrate National Poetry Month. Have a…

Apr 16, 2023

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón joined Doug on Midday Music (Aired: April 14, 2023)

Sonoma Native Ada Limón joined Doug on Midday Music. Ada is the 24th Poet Laureate of The United States. She has written six books of award-winning…

Apr 13, 2023

Roots host Kevin Russell chats with Doug about poetry (Aired: April 13, 2023)

Kevin Russell, host of KRCB's Our Roots are Showing program, joined Doug on Thursday. Russell spoke passionately about his love of poetry, and how he…

Apr 13, 2023

Poet Pierrette Montroy talks poetry with Doug (Aired: April 12, 2023)

Pierrette Montroy is a former program host at KRCB. She hosted the spoken word program Inkwell. Montroy stopped by Studio A to talk poetry and more…

Apr 11, 2023

Poet Cynthia Helen Beecher joins Doug for Midday Music (Aired: April 11, 2023)

Poet Cynthia Helen Beecher visits Midday Music with Doug Jayne. She reads poems and discusses living in Africa while working with The Peace Corps.…

Apr 10, 2023

Bobby Colomby discusses What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears? (Aired: April 10, 2023)

Drummer and founding member of the band Blood Sweat & Tears, Bobby Colomby joined Doug to discuss the film, What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat and…

Apr 05, 2023

Jonah Raskin reads poetry on Midday Music (Aired: April 5, 2023)

Former SSU professor and poet Jonah Raskin called in from San Francisco with some new poems! Have a listen!

Apr 05, 2023

Franco and Jeremy of StandProv! join Doug for Midday Music (Aired:

Franco Tevini and Jeremy Lessnau talk about their LIVE comedy show called StandProv! It happens on the first Thursday of every month at The Lost…

Apr 04, 2023

Poet and musician Timothy Williams joined Doug for Midday Music (Aired: April 4, 2023)

Poet and musician Timothy Williams joined Doug to talk about National Poetry Month and read some poems. Haveave a listen.

Apr 04, 2023

Megan from The Musers chats with Doug for Midday Music (Aired: March 30, 2023)

Our friends The Musers are a 4 piece: Tom, Anita, Megan, and Leslie. Megan chats with Doug about their upcoming gig at The Lost Church. Have a listen!

Mar 31, 2023

David Martin talks about the Healdsburg Chorus on Midday Music (Aired: March 31, 2023)

The Healdsburg Chorus can’t keep from singing, and their Director David Martin explains why. David is preparing the chorus for 2 performances, on…

Mar 29, 2023

Ky Boyd talks about music films at the Rialto with Doug (Aired: March 29, 2023)

Ky Boyd joined Doug on Midday Music to discuss three new music-related films playing at Rialto Cinemas in April. Have a listen!

Mar 11, 2023

Filmmaker Jesse Rudoy chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: March 10, 2023)

Jesse Rudoy's film, "Dusty and Stones," kicks off the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival. Doug Jayne talks with Jesse about the most famous Country…

Mar 11, 2023

Meli Levi chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: March 10, 2023)

Singer-songwriter Meli Levi has been busy. She has just released a new EP, "Crowned." Levi is recording new songs and preparing for an upcoming show…

Mar 09, 2023

MUSIC NEWS: Pamela Rose chats with Doug on Midday Music (Aired: March 8, 2023)

Jazz & Blues Queen Pamela Rose talks with Doug about her awesome music project, Blues is a Woman.

Mar 02, 2023

MUSIC NEWS: Hunter Ellis chats with Doug Jayne for Midday Music (Aired: March 1, 2023)

Sonoma County musician Hunter Ellis has a long history of playing in bands. His current band plays March 4th at The Lost Church in Santa Rosa. They…

Feb 27, 2023

MUSIC NEWS: David Washburn and Michele Luna talk with Doug about their new documentary film "Marguerite" (Aired: February 27, 2023)

Filmmaker David Washburn and Film Producer Michele Luna talked to Doug about the tremendous new documentary that they made, Marguerite Wildenhain:…

Feb 24, 2023

Misner & Smith stopped by for Midday Music

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