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Bassist for The Just Project Glen Douglas joins the show.  Glen talks about his love of antiques, writing music and how he wanted to be a comic book artist as a kid. 

In episode 101, Gregory interviews Angel Vetrano about PTSD and music to fight a life filled with trauma and struggles. Ms. Vetrano also introduces her book "Little Girl Lost."

Founder Michael Duncan sits down with Gregory and discusses the purpose of his Native Dad's Network.  

Chabot College Coach Zack Papachristos returns to the show to talk to Gregory about what he's been up to lately after retirement. 

In this episode, Gregory interviews Mr. Claude Joseph of www.thoseangels.org, an organization dedicated to gather resources to build schools and educate Hati's children after the horrific earthquake that struck there a few years ago.

This is a repost of an earlier episode as a tribute to Chuck Marble who has recently suffered a major accident.  We here at Harmonics keep Chuck, his wife and daughter in our prayers.

From the archives, Chuck “The Ambassador” Marble tells the story of his musical life. 2015

Singer, pianist, and guitarist Scott Eckardt joins Gregory as they discuss "Working hard & learning more."  Scott talks about a variety of influences from Robert Plant, Keith Urban, Elton John and Judas Priest, how his band upstaged Motley Crew and his fond memories of working with Chuck Marble. 

Legendary guitarist Bob Birdwell joins the show.  Bob chats with Gregory about his recent Rock N Roll Hall of Fame visit.  How he saw himself in the Hall and discusses his influences early and modern.  

Friend of the show Janet Lloyd-Davis talks The Just Project.  Original Symphonic Progressive Hard Rock with jazz, fusion and blues over tones.  She chats with Greg about her influences and her musical journey.  

Ray Cepeda is a singer/guitarist who has been playing high-energy Latin and rock music around the Bay Area for years.  His music reflects his Chicano upbringing in Texas, his life here in the Bay Area as well as his current musical influences.  

Photographer Frederico Domodon visits the show to talk about his passion and what most influences his photography.

Paige is a totally wonderful guitarist and singer, full of positive energy and a gift to our musical landscape!

This young musician visited Gregory to chat about her influences and where her particular style comes from.  The future looks bright for Kylee Cox.  

For Italtian Heritage month, Harmonics welcomes Giovanna Capone.  She talks about her documentary "Finding the Italians: A Granddaughter's Journey."  Almost four years in the making the documentary explores Capone's experience growing up in the bay area with a focus on overlooked Italian/U.S. history.  

From the archives, Shirlee Temper!  The singer and the band from the hit TV show "8 Dayz a Week" on Amazon Fire and Roku.  She talks about her musical beginnings and influences. 

From the archives, one of Gregory's very first interviews! Nanette and Charles talk about their Native American influences on their music and how they decided to represent their culture that's so often overlooked in music. 

From the archives: Legendary drummer Gene Pardue has played with Eddie Money, Lucky Strike, and Rockabilly HOFer Billy London.  Pardue is one of the best drummers  in the SF bay area! 

From the archives, Pat Johnson, on his 3rd appearance on the podcast, is a successful photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years.  Pat's principal area of achievement has been in music, sports and entertainment related photography.  Pat' s passion for photography is evidenced by his wide array images and style.

Vietnamese singer and producer DJane returns! Multi-talented DJane wow Harmonics with rock songs in French, Vietnamese, and English.  Gregory asks her how rock singers like Tina Turner influenced her and how growing up in a record store in Vietnam introduced her to some of the great rock n roll classics!

From the archives:  Gregory Correa interviews legendary promoter Bill Quarry and Bruce Tahsler.  Tahsler’s book is called “Garage Bands: Then & Now.” 9/2011

Superfan turned promoter.  Niki visits Gregory and discusses how she was from being a lover of all music, to helping her friends get promoted to turning promotions into a full time hobby.  Find out her beginnings and musical influences.  

From the archives: Chris Michaels from Madman's Lullaby stops by and talks about his musical life and being the vocalist or Madman’s Lullaby.  2018

Nikki Nash's music is described as, "down home authentic knee slapping toe tapping bouncy family friendly feel good music that transcends genre".  With guitarist Tony Almeida, they discuss the greatest influences on their unique blend of musical genres.  Stay tuned for a special performance and if you're interested in hearing more music check out: nikkinashmusic.co. 

Greg Correa shares his thoughts on the late great Jeff Beck.  Beck passed away January 10th, 2023.  Greg reminisces about seeing him in person, some great stories of one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.   

Claudio Bergamin is a Chilean/Italian fantasy and science fiction artist. He creates album covers for rock bands and book covers for paranormal authors.  This is Claudio's first appearance on the podcast from 2017.  Fans can visit his artwork and page here:  Bergaminart 

Earth Quake’s original member Robbie Dunbar brings his new band members Ralph Beakus to talk about their musical experiences.  2017

Michael Booker is an avant-guard Jazz musician and one of the finest, young jazz musicians in the Bay Area.  2017

Lynn Kilcourse, Chris Knight, Dan Milina, and John Holm of No Control drop by to discuss No Control.  Greg asks them about their inspirations, how the trio got together, and the various name changes the band went through.  

This dazzling trio burst on-stage performing traditional gypsy swing, soulful Italian and Spanish music, and memorable gypsy-jazz reimagining's of million-selling songs by the likes of Michael Jackson, The White Stripes and Stevie Wonder. 

Gary Carter had the vision to start Harmonics, a Man of All Seasons, and has incredible stories with Marilyn Monroe, and worked with DC Comics, Marvel, and Stan Lee and friends with The Doors! 

From the archives, Chuck “The Ambassador” Marble tells the story of his musical life. 2015

From the archives in 2018.  Gregory sits down with rock musician Channing Heath to chat about his musical inspiration and some of his most memorable performances. 

Political activist Ethel Long Scott joins Harmonics in this insightful interview.  2015

This is one of Gregory Correa's earliest appearance on a colleague's Rick Moniz's show.  Here Gregory explains the changes made to make Chabot College more green. 

Bassist Jimmi Ward visits the show.  He talks about when music first hit him, coming from a multi-generational, musical family, picking up the guitar.  He writes his own music and how a 1976 Boston concert was very influential.  

Danny Means visits the show and talks about the first time he picked up a guitar, his early influences, and his personal stories with Albert and Freddie King, Tony Curtis and The Three Stooges.  

From the archives: Keyboardist Stevie Keys joins Gregory Correa to talk about his wonderous musical life.  From 2014

From the archives:  Dan McCutcheon of Jungle Rooster drops by to chat with host Gregory Correa 2014

Renowned celebrity photographer Pat Johnson returns to the show with more stories and more photographs from his legendary career.  

From the archives:  The fabulous Lisa Marie Johnston is visits the show and chats with Gregory about her life and music.

From the archives: Nicole Suttoa & Mark McGee are interviewed and talk about their musical journey.  2017

Music and celebrity photographer Pat Johnson visits the show.  Hear about his new book "Blue Collar Photographer" and hear his stories of meeting some of the greats.  Also, stay tuned for a movie review of "Elvis"

From the archives: Lea Sweet is the Black Queen of Country Music.  Singer, songwriter, recording artist Lea Sweet is a gift to country music.  

From the archives:  A trailblazer in San Francisco East Bay rock and roll history.  Joyce Canright promoted The Doors, Peter Wheat & The Breadmen, The Who, The Morning Rain, Janis Joplin and so many more. 2015

50 years ago Gregory saw one of the greatest bands in history, The Rolling Stones.  Hear his thoughts on the concert and the legendary band! 

From the archive, Lynn Kilcourse is truly one of the Great Guitarists in the San Francisco Bay Area fronting two of her bands, the legendary band No Control, and One Pump Chumps.  Lynn is a musical purist and brings joy to us all!

From the archives:  Kelly Sanders has been a roadie for many years for some of the best bands.  Kelly tells his story of life on the road from 2016

May 6th of this year Sir Paul McCartney played the Oakland Arena.  Greg was fortunate enough to attend the show and here are his thoughts on his latest concern and the life and career of Sir Paul McCartney

The Sonic Tsunami joins the show.  Salvador talks to Greg about how he started playing bass, how The Doors inspired him to write music and building a studio and his band! 

Guitarist Mike Overton joins the show.  Mike chats with Gregory about learning his first cord on the guitar, playing covers vs original music and his early days with the late great Cliff Burton.