We couldn’t think of a better band to get in for our 30th episode than the mighty Boostive from Ocean Beach CA. These are some of our favorite people and musicians in town, and together they make up a collective that is starting to get the respect they deserve around the country and world. We got to joke around and talk about all of their big accomplishments like opening for and working with a lot of their heroes like Vaughn Benjamin RIP, Lee Scratch Perry RIP, Zion I RIP Zumbi, Slum Village, Slightly Stoopid, Bonobo, and Thievery Corporation to name a few. 

The group got its roots when Seiji Komo (bass), Dr. Dylan Webber (guitar), and Nathan Kocivar (keys, sax) started making music together in High School. The guys moved up to Santa Cruz to go to college where Seiji discovered sampled music and fell in love. The collective has been growing and evolving since then and now includes Divina Jasso with some of the most powerful and beautiful vocals. Her lyrics are poetic and thought-provoking. Along with the all star band including Malachi Johnson on Drum Kit, Mitchum Yacoub on Percussion, Ty Kiernan on percussion, Kani on Djembe, and Wesley Etienne on Trombone this group makes music that moves you physically and spiritually. 

We got to chat about their release Sun // Another Day on Mitchum and Tim Feltens SD based record label All Town Sound. Here’s a link to the 45, snag one while you still can. https://alltownsound.bandcamp.com/album/sun-another-day

As well as all the things in the pipeline. Most importantly you have to see this band live. They are hitting stages all around the world, so make sure you tell your friends about Boostive. Go buy their epic merch also. https://www.boostive.world/ 

These humans are truly some of the most hardworking and talented people in the world. We are so lucky to have them in our backyard. 

Check out the legend Dr. Dylan Webber’s webpage to learn more about his acupuncture practice! What a true healer he is. https://www.drwebberacu.com/

What more can I say that the music doesn’t say for itself. Give these guys a listen and thank you for supporting community! Get ready for Boostive to take over the world!  

Thank you to our crew: 

Andrew Ware- Producer/Sound Engineer

Kyre Wilcox- Producer/Host

Zach Benavidez- Producer/Host

Ryan Borrel- Director of Photography/Live Camera Switching 

Tylre Wilcox- Camera Operator 

Phil Pardel- Mixing Engineer 

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/ 

Drum Kit by Vessel Drum Co https://vesseldrums.com/ 

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, Bambucha Kombucha, Topo Chico, Sierra Nevada, and Solento Organic Tequila for fueling the team and the artists! We really appreciate the support. 

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/ 

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/ 

https://www.topochico.com/ 

https://sierranevada.com/ 

https://solentotequila.com/

On the evening of February 6th, 2023 we gathered to honor and celebrate the life of the great Cowboy Steve. In studio and online via zoom we were surrounded by family and friends including Cowboy’s lovely wife Adrianne and beloved dog Boone. After hearing stories about Cowboy one thing is certain, he loved his family and everyone in his life so much. He touched many lives through his passion for music. The type of human being we all strive to be. Cowboy practiced what he preached and lived a life full of adventure and color.  

Nena Anderson, Adrian Demain, and Jim Austin (three fifths of the band Brawley) opened up this special night with a few tunes that were close to Cowboy’s heart. Cousin Eli also shared a heartfelt song that brought us to tears. The final musical guests were Cowboys good friends Matt Ricketts and Katy Martin who’s harmonies brought chills to our bones. This special evening was all put together by one of our oldest musical friends Taylor Wagner. Cowboy was a mentor, great friend, and partner to Taylor. May we rest easy knowing that people like Cowboy have literally changed lives by being truly themselves. The evening was closed out by the man himself performing in a very special winery that happened to have a little recording studio. What Adrianne described as one of the most magical occurrences stumbling across this winery on a long road trip they took near the end of this incredible human’s time here on earth. 

Thank you to our crew:

Andrew Ware - Producer/Sound Engineer 

Ryan Borrel - Camera Operator and Live Video Switching

Kyre Wilcox - Producer

Zach Benavidez - Producer

Phil Pardel - Mixing Engineer

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro

https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, Bambucha Kombucha, Topo Chico, Sierra Nevada, and Solento Organic Tequila for fueling the team and the artists! We really appreciate the support.

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/

https://www.topochico.com/

https://sierranevada.com/

https://solentotequila.com/

Here at BT we love musical diversity and originality. I have been waiting a long time to get these guys on the show to display just that. Danny Toranzo plays guitar and sings in the group under his name sake, Toranzo. Patrick McCaffery rocks alongside Danny playing keys and singing backup vocals. Dane “Sauce Master” Delaney holds it down on the kit and also happens to make amazing hot sauce under the company name “Sauce Master Shawtys”. Local legend Caleb Quam holds the groove with the sauce master on the Bass. They have been collaborating live with one of San Diego’s hottest artists Adam Flowers who also joined us on this special evening. I met Adam through these cats a few months back and then I saw him appear on Aron’s (Aron The Bassist) new EP and first release. On this record are some of the greatest musicians of our time including Keyon Harrold who Adam told us went to his dads house. My mind was blown by Adam’s voice, flow, and approach to recording. I’ve been listening to his albums non-stop ever since I first hit play.

We were blessed with some of Toranzo’s original tunes before Adam joined them for some tunes from his catalog. This group embodies creativity to the fullest and has a unique style that blends elements from R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop. Their debut full length record is expected to be out this year. You can bet that these guys will be turning some heads when the record drops.  Check out there 2 singles out now “Rooftops” and “Sweet” here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/06sNuFbHd33lrQe1mlSvCJ

Adam just dropped two new records recently. You can find both “While I’m Here” - 2022 and “4LOKO2009” - 2023 on all streaming platforms. Also many dope videos here:

https://www.youtube.com/@adamevol1382

Huge thanks to these beautiful souls for sharing their hard work and talent with the world. We are looking forward to doing this again in the future. This was an evening we will never forget.

If you like what we are doing, tell 2 friends to give it a listen. Let’s keep growing this supportive community!

Thank you to our crew:

Andrew Ware- Producer/Sound Engineer

Steve Wahl- Camera Operator

Kyre Wilcox- Producer

Zach Benavidez- Producer

Melat- Live Video Switching

Phil Pardel- Mixing Engineer

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro

https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/

Drum Kit by Vessel Drum Co

https://vesseldrums.com/

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, Bambucha Kombucha, Topo Chico, Sierra Nevada, and Solento Organic Tequila for fueling the team and the artists! We really appreciate the support.

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/

https://www.topochico.com/

https://sierranevada.com/

https://solentotequila.com/

We first caught wind of Sleepy Pearls from our good friend Jordan Andreen who joined the Pearls for this very special Barn Time performance on a myriad of instruments. Jordan has been working with them in the studio to help create their signature dreamy sound that we fell in love with. Also in attendance is session ace Malachi Johnson who has also been working with the band in the studio. We were also very blessed to have the incomparable Clinton Prager with us to chat about life, music and the pursuit of baking the best bread in the world. Prager Brothers really have changed the game in San Diego for REAL bread.

At its core Sleepy Pearls are the brainchild of Violette Larsen and Brendan Michie. The two bonded over having similar music taste which led them to start writing together and organically form the Sleepy Pearls. They describe their music as being inspired by a byegone era of coastal California doo wop and Western folk of the Fifties and Sixties. Everything about the band is fun and entertaining. Kind hearted people truly doing what they love.

The two singles they have released from their upcoming debut album, “If I Thought About It” and “San Francisco”, have incredible videos paired with them all shot by the band on super 8 film. This dynamic duo has proven to work hard for their dreams and they are turning heads wherever they land. Make sure to check their website and socials for show dates and new material.

https://sleepypearls.com/

We hope you enjoy this special episode and if you like what we are doing tell 2 friends to give it a listen. Let’s keep growing this supportive community!

Thank you to our crew:

Andrew Ware- Producer/Sound Engineer

Ryan Borrel- Director of Photography/Live Camera Switching

Tylre Wilcox- Camera Operator

Kyre Wilcox- Producer

Zach Benavidez- Producer

Phil Pardel- Mixing Engineer

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro

https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/

Drum Kit by Vessel Drum Co

https://vesseldrums.com/

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, Bambucha Kombucha, Topo Chico, Sierra Nevada, and Solento Organic Tequila for fueling the team and the artists! We really appreciate the support.

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/

https://www.topochico.com/

https://sierranevada.com/

https://solentotequila.com/

We have been waiting for the perfect time to bring back our very first guest. Helena Holleran is a soulful songstress that lives music. It’s not surprising that over time she has put together one of the most talented groups of musicians in the area. A few Barn Time Alumni make up her “super group”. Malachi Johnson on Drums, Anthony Cullins on Guitar and Ty Kiernan on Percussion (Ep.7/Ep.24) are also joined by soon to be new father and great human being David Issac on Bass and cosmic master of space & time Kurtis Ray on Saxophone. This all star cast really makes Helena’s well crafted songs come to life. People often compare Helena’s voice to the great Joni Mitchell, but the fact is her voice and her sound is very unique in its own right. As even more of a treat we also had Brad Zell from QSC joining us. Brad and Helena often gig together and have been friends for a while. He also joins the band on bass for the last tune.   

Helena can be found playing all over San Diego and Orange County most nights of the week, which I'm sure keeps her chops up and inspiration flowing. Her new record is due out next year and will no doubt lead her to touring the world and the great success she is destined for. Not only a great musician, but Helena and her band are the nicest, most humble people you’ll meet. Do yourself a favor and keep your eye on this emerging star.  https://helenaholleranmusic.com/ 

Thank you to our crew: Andrew Ware- Producer/Sound Engineer  

Ryan Borrel- Director of Photography/Live Camera Switching 

Tylre Wilcox- Camera Operator 

Kyre Wilcox- Producer 

Zach Benavidez- Producer 

Phil Pardel- Mixing Engineer  

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/ 

Drum Kit by Vessel Drum Co https://vesseldrums.com/ 

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, Bambucha Kombucha, Topo Chico, Sierra Nevada, and Solento Organic Tequila for fueling the team and the artists! We really appreciate the support.  

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/ 

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/ 

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/ 

https://www.topochico.com/ 

https://sierranevada.com/ 

https://solentotequila.com/

Oct. 20 ‘22 (the day after Kyre’s 30th b day) marked the return of the great Anthony Cullins. This time with a much bigger band and pro skater Alex Sorgente hanging out with the crew. Joining Anthony’s circus was Phunky Phil Pardel on drum kit, Malachi Johnson on drum kit, Ty Kiernan on Percussion, and Kyre Wilcox playing bass and co-hosting. Ace horn section included Gabe Carson on sax, Cade Gotthardt on trumpet, and Wesley Etienne on trombone. Big thanks to Mel for stepping in and co-hosting the show for Zach.   

The energy was huge in the room and the band wasn’t afraid to let loose. Anthony Cullins’ tunes are hard to describe. Many genres blend to make a beautiful vortex of creative sonic space. The members feed off each other and the audience can tell the limits are being pushed when solo sections arrive. This was Alex’s first time seeing the group and he was blown away so much that he arranged for them to play the premiere of his new Red Bull Skate part “Vero Amore” the following night.   

Do yourself a favor and watch the heavy new part filmed and edited by Tylre Wilcox Click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aPYv-YY9JM 

We joked and laughed with this epic crew. You could say it was “Off The Chain”, the name of a startup clothing brand with the slogan “Surf Skate Moto”, created by Sorge and a couple of his homies. Anthony has a few recording projects he’s excited about releasing soon. Make sure you keep your eye on his website for these releases and live dates.  Click: https://anthonycullins.com/ 

This really was a night to remember with people we genuinely love. “Vero Amore” (true love in Italian) is the perfect motto for this special night. Thank you to the lovely people who tuned in live and to you for supporting Barn Time and creativity.          

https://barntimemusic.com/ 

Thank you to our crew: Andrew Ware- Producer/Sound Engineer  

Ryan Borrel- Director of Photography/Live Camera Switching 

Tylre Wilcox- Camera Operator 

Kyre Wilcox- Producer 

Melat- Host  

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/ 

Drum Kits by Vessel Drum Co https://vesseldrums.com/ 

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, Bambucha Kombucha, Topo Chico, Sierra Nevada, and Solento Organic Tequila for fueling the team and the artists! We really appreciate the support.  

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/ 

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/ 

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/ 

https://www.topochico.com/ 

https://sierranevada.com/ 

https://solentotequila.com/

What an incredible honor it was to have local Encinitas legend Jared Mattson (Mattson 2) and his new trio with Tony Ferraro (Toro Y Moi) and Joe Lyle (No Pulp Records New Orleans). Also bringing 91x's Tim Pyles was a dream come true.   

Jared began writing his solo work during the pandemic, while his twin brother dove into being a killer booking agent. Jonathan booked their 35 show tour they are on now even though the album doesn't come out until sometime next year on Chaz Bears label Company Records.  

We were very lucky to be the first ones to document this monumental triumph that is the Jared Mattson trio. Tim Pyles makes a reference to The Police about Jared's new sound that puts him over the moon to hear. The powerful blend of reggae and an indescribable sound that is unique to the Mattson clan is inspiring and a breath of fresh air in an age when a lot of music can start to sound redundant.   

These gentleman are not only virtuosic in their playing but also are some of the sweetest humans we have the pleasure of knowing. To quote Victor Wooten's mother "What does the world need with another great musician? There are plenty. What the world needs are great people."   

It's safe to say that this project is going to go far with their original sound and awesome attitudes. The barn was full of love and good times on this magical evening. Go see Jared Mattson in a town near you, you won't want to miss this experience of a lifetime. Also if your in New Orleans go to No Pulp Records and get your dig on.   

Thank you to our crew: Andrew Ware- Producer/Sound Engineer  

Ryan Borrel- Director of Photography/Live Camera Switching 

Tylre Wilcox- Camera Operator 

Zach Benevidez- Host/ Producer 

Kyre Wilcox- Host/ Producer  

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/ 

Drum Kit by Vessel Drum Co https://vesseldrums.com/ 

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, and Bambucha Kombucha for fueling the team and the artists! We really appreciate the support.  

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/ 

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/ 

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/

It felt so incredible being back in the barn for a really special evening. Not one but two legendary guests. We sat down with The Dude Dan Cervantes, known around town for flying the mothership that is the band Mrs. Henry http://www.mrshenry.com/ as well as running indie record label Blind Owl https://www.blindowlsd.com/. Also blessing us with his presence was John Barry founder of Rollin’ From The Heart the Ian “Poods” Barry Foundation http://www.rollinfromtheheart.org/. RFTH’s mission is to provide disadvantaged and at-risk youth the opportunity to participate in skateboarding, surfing and camping in an effort to promote a more active lifestyle and encourage positive choices. They send kids to camps, have sessions and give kids mentors to give them the best shot in life. It’s really remarkable what impact RFTH makes on kids lives. It was so special getting to talk with John about something so close to his heart and something that he is so passionate about. If you want to get involved don’t be shy to reach out.  

We got to chat with Dan about new opportunities down in Mexico and Mrs. Henry’s recent press down south. He really wears so many hats and is determined to get his art, and so many others, out to the world. Check out his Valentines day extravaganza at the Casbah in SD with so many talented local singer songwriters. Pick up one of Dan's many releases on his label Blind Owl Records. His lovely wife Tina makes killer leather goods, make sure to check out her page https://www.facebook.com/HTKLeather/    

Thank you to our crew: Andrew Ware- Producer/Sound Engineer  

Ryan Borrel- Director of Photography/Live Camera Switching 

Zach Benevidez- Host/ Producer 

Kyre Wilcox- Host/ Producer  

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/ 

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, and Bambucha Kombucha for fueling the team and the artists! We really appreciate the support.  

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/ 

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/ 

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/