In this episode, the podcast takes a deep dive into the life and journey of Denny Horn — a lifelong music lover who unexpectedly found his calling in concert promotion. From stories spanning the late 1960s to today, Denny reflects on the experiences, people, and moments that shaped his path. Through it all, one thing remains clear: a deep-rooted passion for music, community, and bringing people together, even before he fully realized it himself.

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In this episode, the podcast welcomes back Trip and Michelle, previously featured in Season 1, Episodes 3 and 8, for an update on everything happening at Cosmic Cafe. Known for bringing people together through art, music, food, and community, Cosmic Cafe continues to be a space filled with love and positive energy. Trip discusses the cafe’s seasonal open mic events, while Michelle shares details on upcoming live music performances, book readings, delicious food, and more. Make sure to stop by the Cosmic Cafe in this 2026 season and show them some love!

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In this episode, we sit down with Folklaur — a singer, songwriter, and storyteller — to talk about her debut album, leaves & letters, released in September 2025. Although music has always been part of her life, she only began playing guitar during the pandemic and has spent the last year writing and recording her first full project. Together, we dive into the highs, the challenges, and the lessons she learned throughout the production and recording process. We also explore what her music means to her, what she’s currently working on, and the vision she has for the future of Folklaur.

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In this episode, Sam Pinola shares his journey as a lifelong musician, producer, and audio engineer. Having played in bands for most of his life, music has always been at the center of everything he does. From trading session musician services for studio time in the ’90s to opening New Sofa Studio in 2006, Sam has built a career rooted in passion, creativity, and authenticity.

He discusses what matters most when making a record, why artistic expression will always come before profit, and how decades of experience have shaped his approach to music and working with artists. Today, Sam is selective about the projects he takes on, dedicating his time to helping others bring their creative visions to life—while still actively performing in a band himself.

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Jim Rezac is a true music veteran whose life has been shaped by his passion for music. A talented musician, songwriter, and dedicated teacher, Jim has spent decades honing his craft and inspiring others along the way.

In this episode, we explore his musical journey, creative influences, songwriting process, teaching philosophy, and how modern technology has transformed the way musicians learn and create. With more than 50 guitar students and an active performance schedule, Jim continues to do what he loves every day.

Whether you're an aspiring guitarist, a songwriter, or simply a music enthusiast, Jim shares invaluable wisdom for anyone looking to begin or deepen their musical journey.

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Rich Stoler has become a quiet force in the live music world, driven purely by passion. A lifelong music lover, he took that passion a step further by dedicating himself to capturing live performances and preserving them for both fans and artists to experience long after the show ends.

What started as a hobby has grown into a full-fledged weekend routine. As a “taper,” Rich attends concerts, sets up his recording gear, and documents performances in real time—later uploading them to an archive platform and YouTube for the community to enjoy. To date, he’s built an incredible catalog of nearly 4,000 videos.

Over the years, Rich has steadily upgraded his equipment to improve audio and video quality, always striving to capture each performance as authentically as possible. Despite the time and effort it takes, he continues to do it purely for the love of music—with no plans of slowing down anytime soon.

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The Ant & Ang Band, founded by Anthony and Angelo, is more than just four guys having a good time—it’s a story of growth, chemistry, and finding their sound. What started as a journey of coming together and getting in sync evolved into the confidence to move from playing covers to creating original music.

In this episode, they share how they built the band from the ground up, the challenges along the way, and the support system that’s helped them keep pushing forward. Backed by family, friends, and fans, they’re dreaming big—and have the talent to give even the greats a run for their money.

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That’s a wrap on Season 2! If you haven’t already, take a moment to subscribe to the channel, watch a few episodes, drop a like, and leave a comment—every bit of support you give truly helps.

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