Sound to Savor
Pour yourself your favorite drink, and join me in my sonic lounge. I'm here to talk about new music and artists, live events, and music related history. I've spent a lifetime around music, and now I want to share that world with you on my podcast.
Episodes
91 episodes
It's Spring, Time For Some New Music!
Join me for a Motor Skills hazy IPA, as I get into some new music coming this spring. Also, the Just Like Heaven lineup, new music from Brigitte Calls Me Baby, and why the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" has caught our attention in 2026. Cheers!
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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39:54
And it's 1, 2, 3...What Are We Fighting For?
It's warming up, and I decided an Emmolo 2024 Sauvignon Blanc would be perfect for this episode. I talk about Woodstock legend Country Joe McDonald, his seminal album with his band The Fish, and how he met my dad. Also, I talk about Tidal, the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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43:51
Hello...this episode is about Johnny Cash.
I'm having a Boulevardier, as I feature Johnny Cash's "At San Quentin" in the Vintage Pour. Plus, I talk about new music from Harry Styles, Ela Minus, Katherine Priddy, Sturgell Simpson and Tycho. Also I review the new documentary about Paul Mc...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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34:28
It's Blooming Music Festivals!
Welcome to this edition, where I remedy my voice with a hot toddy, and preview music festival lineups in the Tasting Room. Also, I talk about Iron & Wine, Gorillaz, Mitski, Neil Sedaka, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. Cheers!...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:31
Young, Gifted and Black: The Legend is Aretha
Join me for a Napa Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, as I talk about Aretha Franklin's "Young, Gifted and Black," her legendary 1972 album. Also, new music from Lana Del Rey, Charli xcx, Foo Fighters, Baby Keem, and Glixen. And a tribute to hit songw...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:52
Sketches of Miles Davis
Join me for a Marianito drink, as I talk about the greatness that is Miles Davis' "Sketches of Spain" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I talk about new music in the Tasting Room from Any Young Mechanic, Ulrika Spacek, Katherine Priddy, and more...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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35:16
Let’s Talk Bad Bunny, Marvin Gaye, and the Grammys
Grab a Smog City Ice Blink Hazy IPA, as I recount the Super Bowl half time show with Bad Bunny performing. Also, I talk about the Spinal Tap sequel, the Grammy Awards, and Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" in the Vintage Pour. Cheers!
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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37:07
Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Your Favorite TV Themes
I'm having a glass of Old Vine Zinfandel, and talking TV themes today. Also, remembering Sly Dunbar in the Tasting Room, and the "Romeo and Juliet" soundtrack in the Vintage Pour. Cheers!
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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35:23
Who did you see live in 2016?!
Why are people obsessed with what they were doing ten years ago? Hey, any excuse for me to talk about live music is fine by me. I talk about what my 2016 was like in live music, seeing acts like Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, and Margo Price. Also, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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37:22
Welcome to Season 3!
Welcome back for the third season of Sound To Savor. I talk about the last couple months, in particular with my dad passing away last month. I also preview the year, highlighting some festivals, and some topics I'm covering this year. Pour your...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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38:50
Cheers! - Looking Ahead to 2026
Join me for the last episode of 2025, as I enjoy a maple old fashioned. I talk Questlove's new podcast, along with new music from gwendolyn, De La Soul, and Daphni. Also, a deluxe album from the xx, and the rerelease of The Beatles' "Anthology....
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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38:50
Wrapping up 2025, Part 2
Help me finish reviewing 2025, as I get personal and talk about how this year presented some heavy challenges. Armed with a hot chocolate for the chilly weather, I recount the latter episodes of this year. Lastly, I talk about the various bever...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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46:24
Wrapping up 2025, Part 1
Join me for a Godmother drink (amaretto + vodka), as I recount some music I've recommended in 2025. Also, I review the shows and festivals I've attended. Cheers!
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52:08
The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Join me for a French Connection, a brandy based drink, as I give you a breakdown of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony that occurred this last weekend. Also, new music from De La Soul, Khruangbin, and Sweet Nobody. And what's happened with...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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42:21
Raging with Zinfandel
Join me for a Bogle old vine zinfandel, as I take us back to 1999, and Rage Against The Machine's album "The Battle of Los Angeles." Also, I talk about Florence and the Machine's new album, upcoming shows and festivals, and wish Scott Weiland a...
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43:31
Goo Goo Muck, Black Sabbath, and Halloween!
Join me for a Trader Joe's margarita in a can, as I talk Halloween on this unusually warm day. I go over new music in the Tasting Room, talk Halloween songs, and review the history of the song "Goo Goo Muck." Plus, the ingredients for a Black S...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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36:08
Untitled (How Does it Feel?): The Legacy of D'Angelo
Join me for a Rocktoberfest beer, as I pay tribute to D'Angelo. Also, the new Tame Impala album, Ace Frehley, John Lodge, and Treefort Fest. And, I talk about D'Angelo's last album, "Black Messiah," in the Vintage Pour.
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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38:17
It's A Fabulous Night For a Moondance
Join me for a glass of Malbec, as I talk about new music from Not For Radio, Jay Som, Malibu, and Gorillaz. Also, Rolling Stone has a new list to make you angry! And for the Vintage Pour, I talk about Van Morrison's "Moondance," 'neath the cove...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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40:25
Dilla Time and Spanish Wine
Join me for a $5 bottle of Tempranillo, from Trader Joes. I talk Primavera Sound and Stagecoach music festivals, and new music from Geese, Amanda Shires, and Anie Delgado. Also, a recommendation on an album of old school Spanish guitar music. A...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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42:10
The Dave Matthews Episode (For Kathryn Albert)
This episode is dedicated to Kathryn Albert, one of the biggest Dave Matthews fans I've ever known. Join me as I enjoy a "Dave Matthews" drink, with rum and amaretto, and talk about why this band was the most important thing to me in my 2...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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44:21
Building A Festival: The New Doc on Lilith Fair
Join me for a Smogtoberfest beer from Smog City. In the Tasting Room, I talk new music from Sweet Nobody, Massive Attack leaving Spotify, and the artists Mirrorball and Stroik. Also, I discuss the new documentary "Lilith Fair - Building A Myste...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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40:20
Lineup Guesses for Coachella 2026!
Hey hey! Join me, as I keep drinking that wine from last week, and talk about my guesses for next year's Coachella lineup. There are rumors that it will be out soon, so I had to hurry with my guesses. Also, new music from Amanda Shires, Dijon, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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43:16
Remembering The Music Landscape After 9/11
Join me for a Babich Sauvignon Blanc, as I cool off to talk music. I talk about Gorillaz' new album, Tame Impala's tour, and new music from Margo Price. Plus, I talk about music released on 9/11, the infamous list of 'banned' music, songs about...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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44:32
Let It Happen: Revisiting Tame Impala's "Currents"
It's early, so grab a cup of coffee with me, as I reminisce about Tame Impala's psychedelic electro pop gem, "Currents." I talk about indie music in 2015, Kevin Parker's first couple albums, and why this was a big leap for him. Also, I talk abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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41:14
Been Thinkin Bout Frank Ocean
I'm cooling off with a sparkling berry lemonade vodka, and talking about Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I touch on Will Smith's alleged use of AI in promo videos, and I summarize my weekend here in Long Beach at the H...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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45:29