Beyond the Band is back!!! After a two-year hiatus, we are returning in a big way, with brand new episodes coming soon. Until then, please enjoy this series of bonus episodes featuring the incredible music of some of our original guests. 

Relaunch Bonus Episode 1: "The Songs" (featuring Chris Graves):

Chris Graves has been a mainstay in the Southern Oregon music scene for decades, and just so happens to be one of my best friends and bandmate in our acoustic trio, Cover 3.  You can hear the full interview with Chris on Episode 1. 

Original Songs Featured in this Bonus Episode:

"Don't Turn Back" and "Evening Queen," written and performed by Chris Graves. 

Follow Beyond the Band:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthebandpod/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebandpod/

"Oregon's Home" by  Kingstone Island, used with permission. 

Jason Allen rejoins the show for a special combined pod on all things COVID-19. We talk about its impacts on the world, our community, the music industry, and each other. Enjoy it, and wash your hands!

Listen and Subscribe to Jason's podcast: www.garagetalkpodcast.com

Follow Beyond the Band:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthebandpod/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebandpod/

Nick Garrett-Powell (Facebook | Instagram) joins the show for a deep-dive only a musical genius can deliver. Buckle up, music nerds! This one's for you.  

Follow Beyond the Band on Facebook or Instagram.

Song Credit: "Oregon's Home" by Kingstone Island. Used with permission.

On January 26th, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, John, Keri, and Alyssa Altobelli, Christina Mauser, Sarah and Payton Chester, and pilot Ara Zobayan. As Southern California natives and huge Laker fans, Episode 1 guest Chris Graves and I talk about how we first heard the news, wrestle with why the tragedy has affected us so profoundly, and share our favorite (and most disappointing) Kobe moments.

Soulful, artistic, and talented singer-songwriter Adam Gabriel (Facebook | Instagram) shares his journey through life and music in this raw, deep, and intimate portrait of man on a lifelong quest to hone his craft.

Follow Beyond the Band on Facebook or Instagram.

Song Credit: "Oregon's Home" by Kingstone Island. Used with permission.

Perhaps best known for his work on radio (107.5 KISS FM in Medford and 104.7 KDUK in Eugene), Gemineye is also the official DJ of University of Oregon football and men's basketball. He joins the show to discuss opening for Macklemore in front of thousands of fans, how he broke into the music business, Prince v. Michael Jackson, and the state of the industry today.

Follow Beyond the Band on Facebook or Instagram.

Song Credit:  "Oregon's Home" by Kingstone Island. Used with permission. 

Sandy Ficca is the drummer for Firefall, a country/rock band with three Gold and two Platinum albums and eleven chart-topping singles such as "You Are the Woman" and "Just Remember I Love You." Hear his origin story, how he ended up touring with The Drifters at 18 years old, and what he's doing to give back to aspiring young musicians through the Use Your Gift Foundation. 

Follow Beyond the Band on Facebook or Instagram. 

Watch a clip from Firefall's 1986 appearance on "Live Nashville Now"

Luke Campbell is an author, poet, teacher, and Michael's brother. He joins the pod to talk about moving to Alaska, drumming for Oregon State University, meeting a mentor in a random coffee shop, and the parallels between writing fiction and writing songs.