SMI Radio is a weekly audio magazine that takes you inside of the local music scene here in Seattle and the Northwest. We feature great music from some of the finest local, regional, national and global music artists as well as interesting conversation with them. We cover a variety of bands and musical genres. SMI Radio invites you to follow us as we take you inside of the local music scene here in Seattle and the Northwest. We will cover a variety of bands and musical genres. We will take you where you may have never or may not have time to go. We will evangelize some of the great work from some of the finest local, regional, national and global music artists. SMI Radio is about our musical community as well as the passion and love for music that lives inside all of us. Moreover, we believe that music has the power to bring people of all races, creeds, colors and genders together through the common language of rhythm, chords and notes. SMI Radio is committed to shining the spotlight on groups and organizations that serve the broader community via music and music education We hope that you enjoy the show and the wonderful music that our city and region offers the world. Thank you for listening. Peace, Love & Music - Greg Roth / Seattle Music Insider
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.114 (The BGP)
Released 24 Jan 2016
The BGP is a Northwest outfit that doesn’t sound like they are from The Northwest. Their sound flows through cities like New Orleans, Memphis, Atlanta, NY or Philly; it is defin...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.114 (Lemolo)
Released 4 Nov 2015
Lemolo’s last effort, The Kaleidoscope, released in 2013, was a critical success and one of our favorite releases of the year. The follow up, Red Right Return has been highly an...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.113 (Vaudeville Etiquette - Chinook Fest)
Released 10 Jul 2015
On this Episode, SMI Radio’s Greg Roth invites Vaudeville Etiquette into Critical Sun Radio Studio for a chat and an in-studio performance, including an unreleased song from the...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.112 (Naked Giants / Marco Collins
Released 8 Jul 2015
On this week's episode of SMI Radio, Naked Giants visit the Critical Sun Radio Studio to chat with host Greg Roth and perform live in studio. The boys will be performing live at...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.111 (Catherine Feeny & Chris Johnedis / Carrie & Kristen Watt - Seattle Living Room Shows)
Released 25 Jun 2015
On this week's episode of SMI Radio, Greg Roth takes you back inside Critical Sun Radio Studio for another live session with the brilliant Catherine Feeny and Chris Johnedis.
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[BLOCKED] SmI Radio Ep.110 (Super Jam / Stephen Graham & Ryan Crowther - Everett Music Initiative)
Released 19 Jun 2015
SMI Radio's Greg Roth sits down for an interview and live in-studio performance with Seattle Supergroup, Super Jam at Critical Sun Radio studio.
Roth talks to the band and th...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.109 (Cody Beebe / Austin Jenckes)
Released 14 May 2015
Chinook Fest kicks it's fourth year but unlike previous years, Chinook Fest brings music fans double the fun on both sides of the Snoqualmie pass. Chinook Fest at the summit wil...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.108 (Eldridge Gravy / Zarni)
Released 30 Apr 2015
On this week's episode of SMI Radio, host Greg Roth sits down with long time friend of the show and soul singer Eldridge Gravy from Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme. Roth ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.107 (Allen Stone / Maiah Manser)
Released 23 Apr 2015
In the first half of this week's episode SMI Radio's Greg Roth has an exclusive backstage interview at Seattle's Triple door on night one of his 5 night series, Allen Stone: Evo...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.106 (Sarah Gerritsen / Darrell Fortune - NWCZ Radio)
Released 31 Oct 2014
On the most recent episode of SMI Radio I catch up with NWCZ Radio founder, Darrell Fortune and host of his new show True Fidelity which can be heard every Thursday night from 6...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.105 (Hobosexual / Olivia De La Cruz)
Released 12 Oct 2014
In the first half of this week’s episode of SMI Radio, I catch with Ben Harwood and Jeff Silva, who form the powerful, high-octane rock duet, Hobosexual. The boys talk about the...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.104 (Dr. Fink / Susan Galbraith)
Released 30 Sep 2014
SMI Radio is back for the new Fall Season and we are kicking it off right with two brilliant artists.
It is hard to believe that it was 30 Summers ago that that the iconic mo...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.103 Timber! Shows! (5) (Julia Massey & The Five Finger Discount)
Released 3 Jul 2014
SMI Radio in conjunction with Critical Sun Recordings and Artist Home present another episode of a newly launched series entitled “Timber! Shows!” The series features exclusive...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.102 Timber! Shows! (4) (Cumulus)
Released 25 Jun 2014
SMI Radio in conjunction with Critical Sun Recordings and Artist Home present another episode of a newly launched series entitled “Timber! Shows!” The series features exclusive...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.101 Timber! Shows! (3) (Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme
Released 10 Jun 2014
SMI Radio in conjunction with Critical Sun Recordings and Artist Home present another episode of a newly launched series entitled “Timber! Shows!” The series features exclusive...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.100 Timber! Shows! (2) (Mikey & Matty)
Released 10 Jun 2014
SMI Radio in conjunction with Critical Sun Recordings and Artist Home present another episode of a newly launched series entitled “Timber! Shows!” The series features exclusive ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.99 Timber! Shows! (1) (Lonesome Shack)
Released 10 Jun 2014
SMI Radio in conjunction with Critical Sun Recordings and Artist Home present the debut episode of a new series entitled “Timber! Shows.” The series features exclusive artist in...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.98 Sean De Tore (KIRO)/ Bradford Loomis & Beth Whitney
Released 25 Jan 2014
Sean De Tore an assistant producer of the Ron and Don Show, on KIRO Radio. He is also a passionate music journalist and colleague. Sean has been hosting his Mixtape podcast for ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.97 (Reignwolf / Robert Roth & Hiro Yamamoto (Truly)
Released 9 Jan 2014
he Jordan Cook AKA Reignwolf crazy buzz started almost two years ago with a stunning in-store performance at Easy Street Records in Seattle and an equally stunning performance...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.96 (Eldridge Gravy / Kevin Sur - Artist Home )
Released 1 Jan 2014
When SMI Radio launched in April of 2010 our very first musical guest was Joe Simpson AKA Eldridge Gravy from Eldridge Gravy and The Court Supreme. The band released their most ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.95(Grouplove / Robert Delong)
Released 17 Nov 2013
On this week's episode of SMI Radio, I catch up with Grouplove's Christian Zucconi from the road. The band played two stellar shows in the Emerald City this past fall. You can s...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.94(Kithkin / Sean DeTore /Rachel Bell)
Released 8 Nov 2013
Kithkin is more than just a band they are truly a Tribe. This percussive and highly rhythmic outfit possess strong chops and produces and eclectic blend of afro-beat, rock and m...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 93 (Tony Levin)
Released 24 Oct 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, I catch up once again via Skype with one of the best bassists in the biz. Tony shares some tales about working with Rock and Roll Hall of F...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 92.Kevin Sur & Phil O'Sullivan & Andrew Joslyn
Released 20 Jul 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, we welcome back two of the festival organizers, Kevin Sur and Phil O’Sullivan, to update us on some of the cool happenings at Timber! 2013. ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.91 (Carrie and Kristen Watt - Seattle Living Room Shows)
Released 2 May 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, the sisters Watt chat about the big 5 year anniversary show taking place this Saturday, April 27th.
Carrie and Kristen share tales memor...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 90 (Fitz - Fitz and The Tantrums)
Released 14 Apr 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio we will celebrate the new release of FATT’s forthcoming release by featuring selected tracks off the new release and spin a couple of faves f...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.89 (Ritzy Bryan of The Joy Formidable) / Beat 100 / Mat Hayward
Released 6 Apr 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, I catch up with Ritzy on the road. She talks about how the band brings their intensity and rock and roll attitude whether they are playing a...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.88 (Kevin Sur & Phil O'Sullivan - Artist Home)
Released 31 Mar 2013
Artist Home epitomizes this through their efforts in the staging of innovative and popular outdoor music events, such as Doe Bay Fest, which spawned the documentary Welcome to D...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.87 (Science! / Nicki Bluhm)
Released 24 Mar 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, Justin and Jim stop by the studio to talk about their long-term friendship and musical kinship. They also select a few tracks from their sel...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.86 (Vicci Martinez / Ben Short - Unsigned Only)
Released 18 Mar 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, I catch up with Unsigned Only’s Ben Short to gain more insight to how UO works, how it got started, and the unique opportunity that it offer...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.85 (Critical Sun Recordings 2013 SXSW Special)
Released 12 Mar 2013
Critical Sun Recordings is heading back to Austin, Texas and South by Southwest. This year, Critical Sun will be hosting the only unofficial SXSW showcase featuring a lineup com...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.84 (Everyday Jones)
Released 4 Mar 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, Jason and Alissa stop by to share their stories of life on the road, touring in sub-zero temperatures while making beautiful music together....
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.83 Ivan & Alyosha)
Released 22 Feb 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, we take you into the band’s rehearsal and work space to talk about their brand new record to be released next week. (Details and broadcast t...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.82 (Campfire Ok / Kristen Ward)
Released 12 Feb 2013
This week’s episode of SMI Radio features two brilliant artists, who each have very powerful and organic sounds, coupled with very strong production and songwriting: Campfire Ok...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.81 (Zarni De Wet / Andrea Desmond)
Released 27 Jan 2013
Featured on this week’s episode of SMI Radio are two extremely talented pianist and singer / songwriters, Zarni De Wet and Andrea Desmond. Both of these lovely ladies relocated ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.80 (Mary Lambert / The Local Strangers
Released 20 Jan 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, we take you inside Bedlam Coffee for a revealing look into Mary’s heart. She talks about how her life has changed since the release of Same...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.79 (Ben Union / The Fame Riot)
Released 12 Jan 2013
On this week’s episode, we welcome our friend Ben back to SMI Radio. Ben stops by to talk about making the newest record, This Blessed Union Volume II, and play his favorite tra...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.78 (Holiday Special / Feat. Tess Henley)
Released 23 Dec 2012
The Pacific Northwest weaves a rich tapestry of eclectic music and art that covers our region like a favorite blanket. We embrace artists from a variety of eras and genres, and ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.77 (Roger Fisher & Steve Fossen)
Released 16 Dec 2012
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, we take you inside the green room at Seattle’s Q13 Fox for a conversation with 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of fame inductees, Roger Fisher and b...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.76 (Chaos Chaos)
Released 9 Dec 2012
ast week on SMI Radio, we featured a fun conversation and music from Daydream Vacation, with David Einmo (Head Like A Kite) and Asy Saavedra. Asy spoke briefly about her other p...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.75 (Daydream Vacation / Seven Dials)
Released 2 Dec 2012
In this week’s episode of SMI Radio, Dave Einmo visits the studio and we talk via Skype with Asy, who resides in Brooklyn, for a revealing conversation with these two talented a...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.74 (Brent Amaker/ Lukas Nelson)
Released 18 Nov 2012
this week’s episode of SMI Radio, once again we take you inside the famous Hurricane Cafe (see photos below) for an interesting and insightful conversation with the eclectic an...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.73 (Kris Orlowski / City Faire)
Released 9 Nov 2012
n this week’s episode of SMI Radio, we take you to the famous Hurricane Cafe for a sit-down with the brilliant singer / songwriter Kris Orlowski. Kris talks about the inspiratio...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.72 (Mycle Wastman / Matt Brown)
Released 4 Nov 2012
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, we take you backstage at Jazz Bones for a conversation with Mycle and Matt. In the first half of the show, Mycle talks about his adventure p...
[BLOCKED] SMIRadio Ep.71 (Torches / Jason Friendt - RockStar Motel)
Released 28 Oct 2012
This week’s episode of SMI Radio features an interesting backstage conversation with Azad Cheikosman, (guitars, vocals, and loops) Bridgette Eliza Moody, (bass, vocals, loops a...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 70 (Fox and The Law / The Grizzled Mighty)
Released 20 Oct 2012
This week’s episode of SMI Radio features an interesting conversation with Fox and The Law frontman, Guy Keltner, as well as tracks from their most recent effort. Guy talks abo...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Xtra (Bananarama)
Released 16 Oct 2012
SMI Radio features an Xtra special episode in addition to this week's regular Podcasts.
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with Bananarama’s Karen Woodward and Sara Dalin via Skype, ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep 69 (Lemolo)
Released 15 Oct 2012
This week’s episode of SMI Radio features in-depth conversations with Lomolo’s Meagan Grandall and Kendra Cox, and tracks from their most recent effort, The Kaleidescope, relea...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep 68 (Impossible Bird / Eclectic Approach)
Released 6 Oct 2012
This week’s episode features interesting conversation and music from a couple of brilliant Northwest acts. First, there’s the dynamic duo of Impossible Bird, consisting of Nick ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep 67 (Ian Hunter/ Chris Ballew)
Released 29 Sep 2012
In 1979, former Mott The Hoople frontman, Ian Hunter, released the critically acclaimed LP, You’re Never Alone with a Schizophrenic. One of the peppiest and snappiest tracks on ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep 66 (Cody Beebe / Blake Noble)
Released 20 Sep 2012
Cody Beebe returns to SMI Radio with the lowdown on a new music festival. Cody Beebe and the Crooks perform this weekend, September 21 – 23, at the first annual Chinook Music Fe...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 65 (Carrie & Kristen Watt Seattle Living Room Shows) / Carson Henley
Released 5 Jul 2012
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, Kristen and Carrie chat about Seattle Living Room shows and what inspired them to put the performance series together for Northwest music l...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 64 (Jeremy Westfall / Pete Shin and Alejandro Garcia - NoRey
Released 28 Jun 2012
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, Northwest LoveFest’s Jeremy Westfall and Pete Shin talk about the artists who will perform this weekend, and the concept and spirit behind ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 63 (Vicci Martinez / Pete Johnson)
Released 14 Jun 2012
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio you will hear my backstage conversation with Vicci that took place after her performance at Music Matters “Live.” We spoke about the evolutio...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 62 (Jon Anderson)
Released 7 Jun 2012
Jon Anderson is a rock legend. You hear his one-of-a-kind voice on Yes classics such as Roundabout, And You and I, Long Distance Run Around, Owner of a Lonely Heart, Changes and...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 61 (Deep Sea Diver / Chris Cunningham)
Released 17 May 2012
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with Deep Sea Diver’s Jessica Dobson, Peter Mansen, and John Rains via Skype from their speaker phone. We talked about the group’s musical influence...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 60 (Synergia NW 2012 Special)
Released 10 May 2012
This week’s episode of SMI Radio features conversations with Synergia Northwest Creative Director Michael McMorrow, Alan White and Johnathan Sindleman from the band White, and J...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 59 (Ayron Jones / Jeremy Westfall)
Released 4 May 2012
Ayron Jones visited the SMI Radio studio to talk about his music, his inspirations, and his participation in the festival, and more. You’ll want to catch his exclusive, in-studi...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.58 (Storm Large)
Released 27 Apr 2012
Portland’s Storm Large is a certified triple threat. In 2006, the musician, singer, and now published author gained national attention by wowing tv audiences with her stunning p...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.57 (Thomas Dolby)
Released 21 Apr 2012
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with the innovative, genre-busting Thomas Dolby. He gets very candid about his music career, his foray into the world of Hi-Tech, and his impact on ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.56 (Philana / Mikhael Mae Williams)
Released 15 Apr 2012
On the next episode of SMI Radio, get a glimpse of the music industry from opposite ends of the spectrum. Guests Philana Goodrich and Mikhael Williams give us the low-down on b...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.54 (Furniture Girls / Darrius Willrich / SXSW)
Released 22 Mar 2012
Furniture Girls, along with a stable of Critical Sun Recording artists are in Austin, Texas for the SXSW (South by Southwest) Conference SMI Radio's Greg Roth had a chance to ca...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.53 (Star Anna / Vicci Martinez)
Released 15 Mar 2012
On this episode of SMI Radio, Greg Roth speaks with Star Anna about her musical her sound, influences, inspirations and how Seattle music icon, Rachel Flotard (Visqueen) became ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.52 (Eternal Fair / The Good Hurt)
Released 8 Mar 2012
SMI Radio's Greg Roth spoke to Andrew Vait after his moving performance at the EQC Taste of Tacoma, he we talked about his other project, Eternal Fair. They are back with a bran...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.51 (Allen Stone)
Released 16 Feb 2012
This week on SMI Radio, Greg Roth brings you a very interesting conversation with one of Seattle’s hottest artists, the silky smooth and soulful Allen Stone. I caught up with th...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.50 (Roger Fisher / Jeremy Westfall)
Released 15 Feb 2012
We are into the second week in February and love is in the air. If there is a central theme for this week’s show, then we guess love would be it.
In the first half of this we...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.49 (Doctor Fink - Prince & The Revolution)
Released 11 Feb 2012
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with former Prince and The Revolution keyboardist Doctor Fink about the Revolution reunion show coming up on February 14th at First Avenue in Minnea...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.48 (Ben Union / Jakalope)
Released 1 Feb 2012
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with Ben Union and artist from “The 253″ This Saturday night, January 28th at Louie G’s in Fife, Ben and his band will celebrate the release of thei...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.47 (Eldridge Gravy / Theophilus London)
Released 25 Jan 2012
In the second half of the show, I synced up via phone with Brooklyn, New York, New Wave, R&B, Rock and Hip Hop artist, Theophilus London. Mr. London is currently on the West...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.46 (Global Heat / Jessica Latshaw)
Released 14 Jan 2012
SMI Radio's Greg Roth catches up with I caught up with members, Rob, Lateef and Marvin from My Seattle Night Out Jammin' Challenge winners, Global Heat to talk about the band’s ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 45 (Kristen Ward / Michael McMorrow / John Maynard
Released 11 Jan 2012
SMI Radio's Greg Roth talks with singer/songwriter, Kristen Ward about her newest effort, how having a brand new baby daughter has shaped her songwriting and what it was like to...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.(44) (Kate Lynne Logan / Ian McFeron)
Released 5 Jan 2012
SMI Radio's Greg Roth talks with Northwest artists Kate Lynne Logan and Ian McFeron and features their music as well.
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.43 (Julia Massey & The 5 Finger Discount)
Released 29 Dec 2011
Ms. Massey has been very busy during the holiday season but SMI Radio's Greg Roth was able to catch up with her via phone to talk about the band, their eclectic blend of music a...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.42 (Ravenna Woods)
Released 19 Dec 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks to guitarist and vocalist Chris Cunningham about the group, their music and their influences. In addition Chris talks about their partnership With R...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.41 (Mother and Father Tribute)
Released 15 Dec 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth pays a musical tribute to His Birth Mother Judy who passed away in 1971, His second Adopted Mother who passed away this past September and his Father, who ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.40 (Lee Oskar & John Popper / Afraid of Figs
Released 16 Nov 2011
Harmonica virtuosos John Popper and Lee Oskar shared the stage at Highway 99 the last Saturday of October. After the show SMI Radio's Greg Roth had the chance to chat with them ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.39 (Danny Seraphine / Donn Bennett / Quickie)
Released 9 Nov 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth features an interview with the original drummer of Chicago, Danny Seraphine. Danny talks about the early days of the group, the tragic death of original ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.38 (Perry Acker / Matt Brown)
Released 2 Nov 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with Perry Acker prior to their record release party, Saturday, October 22nd. Roth also interviews Portland artist, Matt Brown, Matt was the opening...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.37 (Tyrannosaurus Grace / Chamberlin / The Juliettes)
Released 26 Oct 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with Timmy from “T-Grace.” He talks about the band’s newest release, what it is like to collaborate with the group’s newest members and upcoming sho...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.36 (Adrian Belew / Luca Sacchetti)
Released 6 Oct 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with guitarist, vocalist, producer and multi-intrumentalist, Adrian Belew. Adrian will be performing with his group, Adrian Belew Power Trio along w...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.35 (Tony Levin / Alan White)
Released 15 Sep 2011
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio on NWCZ , Greg Roth speaks with legendary bass guitarist, Tony Levin about working with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Stick Men and his most ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 34 (Bumbershoot 2011 Special)
Released 9 Sep 2011
SMI Radio presents it's 2nd annual Post Bumbershoot Special Interviews and music from Pickwick, Phantogram, Urge Overkill, Das Racist, Minus The Bear, Ben Carson from Hot Bodie...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 33 (Portugal. The Man)
Released 1 Sep 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with Portugal. The Man keyboardist. Ryan Neighbors via Skype. They talk about the bands music the origin of the group's name and their upcoming show...
[BLOCKED] SMIRadioEp.32 (Aaron and Jane / UWF)
Released 25 Aug 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth talks with LA singer and song writing duo Aaron and Jane. They were recently in town for a series of Northwest shows. Their music is also featured. Also Ro...
[BLOCKED] SMI RadioEp.31 (The BGP / Carson & Tess Henley)
Released 18 Aug 2011
On This week's episode of SMI Radio on NWCZ, Greg Roth talks with members of The BGP as well as blue eyed soul and R&B singers Carson and Tess Henley. These young, up and co...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.30 (Hot Bodies In Motion)
Released 11 Aug 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth talks with Seattle band Hot Bodies In Motion about their musical influences, music, their participation in a soon to be released motion picture film entitl...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.29 (Geoff Downes - The Buggles/Yes/Asia)
Released 4 Aug 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth chats with Buggles, Yes and Asia Keyboardist Geoff Downes after the show and this morning spoke with him via phone from Los Angeles. The group is down in C...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.28 (Lee Oskar)
Released 27 Jul 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth talks with harmonica virtuoso and legend, Lee Oskar (WAR, The Lowrider Band). They spoke about his upcoming gig at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle, Augus...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 26 (Michael Wilton / Queensryche)
Released 13 Jul 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks to Queensryche with guitar mainstay Michael Wilton.
Among other things, they talk about the band's new record "Dedicated to Chaos" as well as th...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep. 24 (Colin Hanks)
Released 22 Jun 2011
This week SMI Radio's Greg Roth talks to actor, director and producer Colin Hanks about the documentary film project, "All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records."...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.23(John Popper/"Fitz"/Perry Acker)
Released 16 Jun 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth features interviews and music with Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz and The Tantrums), John Popper (Blues Traveler), and members from Perry Acker.
Also feature...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.22 (Vicci Martinez)
Released 6 Jun 2011
One of TV’s hottest new shows, “The Voice” on NBC, is garnering national attention for northwest singer/ songwriter Vicci Martinez. You can watch her compete for the top spot li...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.21 (Synergia NW 2011 Special)
Released 3 May 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth attended Synergia Northwest 2011 rehearsals the weekend before Synergia Northwest returns for the second year. This year's show takes place in Seattle, AKA...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.20 (Cody Beebe and the Crooks)
Released 20 Apr 2011
SMI Radio's Greg Roth got together with the boys a couple of months ago, backstage at Seattle's Hard Rock Cafe prior to the band embarking on a Southwest tour. The band talks ab...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.19 (Fitz & The Tantrums)
Released 14 Nov 2010
SMI Radio's Greg Roth sat down with John Wicks and Fitz from "Fitz and The Tantrums" prior to their show at the Crocodile Cafe, Tuesday, November 9th. The group was in town to p...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.18 (Bumbershoot 2010 Special)
Released 11 Sep 2010
In our most recent episode of SMI Radio is the most ambitious thus far. The show clocks in at 1 hour and 30 minutes. This episode features interviews with KMTT, The Mountain's M...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.17 (Anvil)
Released 4 Sep 2010
SMI Radio's Greg Roth talks with Anvil's spiritual leader, guitarist and vocalist, Steve “Lips” Kudlow a few days before the band takes the stage at Bumbershoot in Seattle, Mond...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.12 (Sonic Funk Orchestra)
Released 11 Jul 2010
SMI Radio's Greg Roth sat down with several members backstage last Thursday, July 8th at Seattle's legendary Highway 99 to talk about the band, their music and upcoming show at ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.11 (Dudley Taft)
Released 3 Jul 2010
SMI Radio's Greg Roth had the opportunity interview Blues Rock guitarist, Dudley Taft. Roth and Taft discuss his music and his most recent project. In addition Taft talks about ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.10 (Aury Moore Band)
Released 24 Jun 2010
SMI Radio had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Aury Moore. We discuss her music, her influences and some of the very interesting musical connecttions that she has to a ...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.9 (Stacy Jones Band)
Released 13 Jun 2010
Greg Roth interviews roots rock & blues artist Stacy Jones. Stacy and Greg discuss her band, her influences and some of the songs off of her most recent release. The show fe...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.8 (Jerry & Lois Levin)
Released 5 Jun 2010
SMI Radio's Greg Roth sat down to chat with these two amazing photo artists to talk about their work, the various artists that they have photographed and shows that they have co...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.7 (Geoffrey Castle)
Released 28 May 2010
Greg Roth sat down this past Saturday, May 22nd with electric violinist Geoffrey Castle prior to his show at the Wild Rover in Kirkland to discuss his upcoming show at the Tripl...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.6 (Apple Jam)
Released 21 May 2010
SMI Radio's Greg Roth sat down and spoke to members of one of the best Beatles tribute bands in the land. Roth spoke with drummer / lead vocalist, Jon Bolton, bassist / lead voc...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.3 Pt.I (Furniture Girls)
Released 27 Apr 2010
Seattle Music Insider, Greg Roth sat down and spoke with members of one of Seattle's most interesting and unique bands, "Furniture Girls" In Part 1 of a 2 part series Roth speak...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.2 (Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme)
Released 17 Apr 2010
The second installment of SMI Radio takes you inside the rehearsal space of one of Seattle's funkiest bands, 'Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme' Seattle Music Insider and hos...
[BLOCKED] SMI Radio Ep.1 (The Menage)
Released 13 Apr 2010
Welcome to the first installment of SMI Radio from Seattlemusicinsider.com. Our first broadcast highlights my appearance that I made on terrestrial radio back in January on KKNW...