[Interview] SKERIK Talks Emerald Quintet, OG Garage A Trois, Mad Season, & More [B.Getz on L4LM]

L4LM’s B.Getz was lucky to track down the ever-elusive Skerik for a conversation just before the saxophonist took off for the Emerald Quintet’s quick run, which closes with the Funk Sessions show in Denver on Friday, 11/22. Skerik was eager to discuss his fantastic new band, as well as a smattering of other topics

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Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of ‘Black On Both Sides’ In Berkeley With Badu, Slick Rick & More [B.Getz on L4LM]

Friday, October 25th, the artist formerly known as Mos Def wanted to properly celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his landmark solo debut LP, Black on Both Sides.

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*The Upful LIFE Podcast* – Episode 024: WIL BLADES (Organist – Adam Deitch Quartet / Amendola vs Blades)

Episode 024 of *The Upful LIFE Podcast* welcomes Hammond B3 organ maestro WIL BLADES to the show for a lengthy conversation about his career, Bay Area music culture, saddling up to jazz and funk legends, the Adam Deitch Quartet, Amendola vs. Blades, and beyond.

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*The Upful LIFE Podcast* Episode 023: REUBEN SADOWSKY (Guayaki Yerba Mate) / BEAU WILLIAMS (Lettuce TM/PM)

Episode 023 of *The Upful LIFE Podcast* welcomes the one-and-only REUBEN SADOWSKY, ceabador with Guayaki Yerba Mate, close friend/former tour manager to Rising Appalachia, awe-inspiring action sportsman, festival fixture and 11-year Burner.

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*The Upful LIFE Podcast* Episode 022: SMASHELTOOTH (West Coast DJ/Producer)

Episode 022 of *The Upful Life Podcast* w/s/g Smasheltooth is live and direkt! This celebrated, colorful, & outspoken West Coast selectah looks back on a decade in the DJ game, but of course we dig deeper into myriad topics.

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