Swoop's World Radio

On Wednesday April 2, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome the return of Haster to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we have this opportunity to catch up with Haster, hear about their recent gigs, and new CD. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Haster Haster formed in late 2010 set on bringing back the American Alternative Metal movement spliced with Hard Rock influences. Adopting styles from acts such as Chevelle, Tool, and Korn, the band places equal importance on stage presence and musicianship. Their ambient feel, heavy foundation, and a performance intent on telling a story, evoke an unparalleled experience that creates an insatiable desire for more. Recording their debut E.P. SEARCHING became the first step towards establishing a presence in the Orange County music scene. A relentless show schedule, a humble attitude, and constant efforts to improve have stimulated an overwhelming growth that inspires an emotional connection with fans worldwide. Haster started as a band, but is quickly becoming a movement. Placing importance on live performances as well as social media, the band reaches out to an enormous number of followers on a daily basis. Meaningful messages and sociable attitudes help them create and maintain a personal communication with their fan base. Haster believes in their music and hopes to share it with anyone willing to listen.

On Wednesday March 26, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome Cylvia to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we have this opportunity to meet this unique band, and get to know their music. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Cylvia Cylvia is based in LA California. Formed in Summer of 2013, their unique brand of Pop/Rock meets Disco takes audiences on a roller coaster of a good time. Cylvia is comprised of: Zach Villa-Vocals, Guitar 1 Michelle Haro-Vocals, Random Things to Hit and Destroy Amy Landon-Keys/Synth/Percussion/High Heels Steven Good- Vocals, Guitar 2, Dangerously Good Looks Manny Grijalva-Lead Guitar, Spanish Interpreter Eric Grijalva-Drums, Katy Perry Fan Club President Justin Gagnon-Bass, Beastly Guns

On Wednesday March 19, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome Nicole and Evan of The Bicycle Stand to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we have this opportunity to meet Nicole and Evan, learn about The Bicycle Stand, and why they are so passionate about bikes. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Nicole and Evan/The Bicycle Stand Nicole and Evan opened The Bicycle Stand in 2011 because they just couldn't seem to put their bikes away. After countless nights meticulously refurbishing vintage bikes out of their living room as Netflix movies played in the background, they realized they needed more space (and that bicycles make terrible couches). The pair began searching for a proper workspace — and soon found it tucked inside a quaint storefront on Long Beach’s Broadway business corridor. Longtime cyclists, Nicole and Evan envisioned The Bicycle Stand as equal parts lifestyle boutique and repair/restoration shop. Drawing inspiration from the passionate riders and collectors they had met while touring other bike-friendly cities together, Nicole and Evan looked to foster their own unique brand of two-wheeled revelry in their hometown. Since launching, the store has become a hub for Long Beach’s burgeoning vintage bike community, welcoming beginners and casual cyclists alongside daily commuters and dedicated collectors. With a reputation for stellar customer service and unparalleled, impeccably detailed craftsmanship, Nicole, Evan and their team remain enthusiastic about promoting cycling within their community.

On Wednesday March 12, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome Elizabeth Borsting and Terri Henry of Eat LBC to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we have this opportunity to meet Elizabeth and Terri, learn about EatLBC, and the upcoming Long Beach Restaurant Week. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Eat LBC: Two Girls, One Idea When Elizabeth Borsting and Terri Henry founded Eat LBC, they did so for selfish reasons. It seemed like every other city, town or community had their own restaurant week except Long Beach. Neither wanted to have to leave the LBC to enjoy new dining experiences; after all, they both knew that Long Beach had some great restaurants and talented chefs of its own. So what are two hungry girls to do? Create Eat LBC and organize a bona fide Restaurant Week of their own.

On Wednesday March 5, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome Valdivia X to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we have this opportunity to meet this unique duo, get to know their music, and their take on the current state of the music industry. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Valdivia X Rock Surrealism, Performance Art - Valdivia X is Chucho de la Muerte and Kage de la Luz, they are best described as an amalgamation of cultural and technological juxtaposition, inspired and extruded by the "Los Angeles" living experience and all of it's multi-faceted social permutations. Maintaining a core proto African/American rock base, Valdivia X utilizes computer sequenced virtual instruments, distorted, processed guitars and vocals, with a visual presentation using Mexican/Day of the Dead/Native American and Asian visual motif. "Life is far too important to be taken seriously." Oscar Wilde.

On Wednesday February 26, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome Mary Scholz to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we have this opportunity to get to know Mary and her music. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Mary Scholz Born in Havertown, PA and currently based in Los Angeles, CA, Singer/Songwriter Mary Scholz’s music is sweeping the nation with its heartfelt melodies and lyrics. Mary’s voice resonates with a clarity and emotion that engages her listeners from the first note. Singing since the age of four and writing since the age of fourteen, Mary’s music is a blend of lyric folk & pop/rock with a bittersweet twist that puts her in a category of her own. What interests people and draws them in is the clear, warm lyrical style of Mary’s voice. Self-accompanied on guitar and piano, her voice is what she always claims as her main instrument and one she understands and owns with pride. Vocally and musically, Mary is frequently compared to Carole King, Alison Krauss, Norah Jones, Amy Grant and the Indigo Girls.

On Wednesday February 19, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome back Paralympian Angela Madsen to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we catch up with Angela and find out about her new book Rowing Against The Wind, as well as everything else she has going on.  After Angela, Jack Nunn of Roworx Fitness drops by to fill us in on the latest in training and competition. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Angela Madsen Angela Madsen is an accomplished ocean rower with 6 Guinness World Records for rowing oceans. On June 10, 2013 she set out to row a solo ocean rowing boat with no support boat from California to Hawaii. She was to stay on her little boat the entire time, no one to give her any food or water. She needed to have enough provisions on board to sustain her for as long as the journey was to take. Her goal was to row as many hours a day as she possibly could and try not to drift too far off course while asleep. Her quest to attempt the solo row began with the idea followed by logistical planning, purchase, the shipping and outfitting of a solo rowing boat. It became a tribute row to Veterans of all services and to Spirited Adventurer and her friend Orlando Rogers who was tragically killed in a plane crash on May 15th 2011. He was 26 years of age and was a Royal Marine. Orlando was very supportive of Angela and all of her projects and he was very excited about her intentions to do a solo row. It was during the planning for the row that she felt it would be fitting to make that row a tribute to honor his memory. He wanted and planned on being there for Angela as he was on the Circumnavigation of Great Britain. “Though it will not be the same, he will be there with me for every rowing stroke and every nautical mile. Orlando was a very special and amazing person. The name of my boat shall be The Spirit of Orlando” said Angela. Due to severe weather related problems Angela was forced to abort her California to Hawaii row and leave her boat adrift on the high seas. Her story of getting home, eventually locating her boat and getting it back to her home base is but yet another small chapter in her remarkable story. Join us as we learn about her book, preparations for another attempt, and what keeps her so motivated each and every day. Jack Nunn Jack Nunn, Owner of Roworx Fitness, started rowing in ‘96 for Long Beach Juniors and made the 1997 Junior National Team Selection Camp. He stared for four years at UC Berkeley, winning four Pac-10 championships and three IRA National Championships. He was a member of the first undefeated Pac-10 and IRA National Champion Freshman 8 in ‘98 and repeated the feat in ‘99. Jack helped his varsity 8 place second at the Henley Royal Regatta in 1999 in the Ladies Plate Challenge Cup in London, England. Jack also played two seasons with the Cal Ice Hockey Team. Jack earned his BA in Business/Communications.

On Wednesday February 12, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome Satellite Sky to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we have this opportunity to get to know this outstanding duo, check out their music, learn what exciting things they've been up to, and what's in store for the year. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Satellite Sky Satellite Sky is the musical vision of Australian siblings, Pete Kicks (vocals/guitar) & Kim Kicks (drums). Growing up in the suburbs of Melbourne, they began creating music in true rock n roll fashion in the confines of the family garage. After receiving several visits from the police who informed them their raucous rock n roll was reverberating throughout the surrounding neighborhood, they graduated to jamming in local music studios. It was not long before they realized that playing live shows was where they were truly in their element. After several national tours throughout Australia, they began touring throughout the globe, including performances at SxSW, Popkomm, Canadian Music Week, CMJ Festival and showcases in Los Angeles, New York, London and Berlin. Relocating to Los Angeles, they released their self-titled E.P ‘Satellite Sky’ (produced by Paul Lani- U2, Motley Crue, Prince) and highly successful single “Got This Feeling”. The latest EP ‘Bleary Eyed Fashion’ was recently premiered by Henry Rollin’s on KCRW. Their music is also supported and spun by one of Los Angeles’ most well respected radio D.J’s Rodney Bingeheimer (KROQ) Their music can be heard in a variety of commercials, films and trailers, including music documentary ‘Rockin The Wall’ (PBS), L.A Film Festival Netflix award winner ‘Almost Kings’ and the NFL’s 2011/12/13 Season campaigns. The single ‘Got This Feeling’, was featured throughout NBC’s and Budweiser’s Summer Olympics commercial campaign. Anchored by what industry insiders regard as “one of the best rock drummers around”, Satellite Sky has a stage show that leaves audiences with the knowledge they were witness to an extraordinary Rock ‘n Roll experience!

On Friday February 7, 2014 at 7pm/PST (9pm/CT, 10pm/ET) we are back together with our friends of Mangione headquarters for another Swoop’s World  live broadcast from First Fridays. We'll join Michelle Mangione and Friends at the Mirage Mediterranean Grill for a fun night of music and interviews. Join us as we get a chance to catch up with Michelle and find out about new music, lawsuits, and what's in store for 2014. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Michelle Mangione A familiar face in the Los Angeles music scene, Mangione first polished her chops playing drums for such greats as saxophonist Buddy Collette and guitarist Robben Ford. An accomplished drummer by age 16, Mangione taught herself to play guitar, bass and piano while growing up in Los Angeles. She studied under legendary jazz drummer Kay Carlson before going on to graduate at a young age from Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood. She later taught at PIT and then became a successful road musician. Mangione was well-known in the rock world as the drummer and driving force behind the band Sideswipe, named one of the ten Greatest Orange County Bands Ever by the OC Weekly and winner of two Orange County Music Awards. Mangione toured nationally and abroad as singer, songwriter and drummer for the band. Audiences were drawn to the rich, alto textures of Mangione’s voice, and they connected to her lyrics. Sideswipe’s high-energy performances, lauded by music reviewers and fans alike, became synonymous with Mangione’s explosive drumming style. Delivered with a powerful voice and bold lyrics, Mangione’s songs connect the dots between personal experience and the big picture. She then sets that picture into motion through hypnotic melodies. "What is a Saint?" challenges our ability to give love freely, while “Man With a Gun,” written after she was held-up at gunpoint, examines the cycle of hate, poverty and crime. With her band, box drum and acoustic guitar, Mangione challenges the world of live music to rise to a very intimate and honest level. Her signature blend of percussion-infused acoustic music has been featured on KLOS with Jim Ladd, 100.3 The Sound F.M., WWOZ (New Orleans) CBS Radio Night Views (New York), Canada's CUIT radio, and The Early Show with Matt McAllister on Santa Barbaras’ KTYD f.m. Mangione’s music and likeness has appeared in film and on television, including: Skins (BBC), New Now Next Music Awards (MTV, Logo), Witchblade, Time of Your Life (Sony/TriStar), Army Wives, The Travel Channel, Secret at Arrow Lake and the award-winning film True Rights. Michelle Mangione’s music is available at: iTunes, CDbaby, and other outlets.  

On Wednesday February 5, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome the return of Whiteboy Slim to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we get a chance to catch up with him, find out what he's been up to, learn about his new CD, and listen to some great new music. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Whiteboy Slim Maurice Richard Libby aka Whiteboy Slim is a musician and visual artist. He takes a consistent approach to his work in both media, mixing and matching his tools on tried-and-tested structures. Musically, he draws on experience and a diverse set of influences, including jazz, funk, world music and hip-hop, to create a very personal, coherent and enduring blues sound. Ray Charles and Louis Armstrong sparked Maurice’s interest in music and in ‘blue’ sounds. He started to experiment with a number of instruments as a child and was soon winning awards with his first band. Still in his teens, Maurice sang and played harmonica in the blues group Red Meat, which featured his brother Michael on Drums and Ray Montana, the Regina guitarist who went on to back up Sawyer Brown, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Paycheck. After moving to Toronto, Maurice took on the persona of Whiteboy Slim. His driving blues outfit, Automatic Slim, was a popular live attraction, filling classic venues like the El Mocambo, The Silver Dollar Saloon, and the Black Swan. Automatic Slim was the house band at four different clubs on different nights of the week, and was noted for having best grossing Wednesday night downstairs at the El Mocambo. Maurice shared the stage during this period with other key Canadian blues artists, such as the brilliant guitarist and harmonica player, Michael Picket, and the Kendall-Wall Blues band. When personnel changes eventually shut down Automatic Slim, Maurice embarked on a solo career, playing jazz in Toronto clubs, then returning to Saskatchewan, where he plays his blues solo and in various group formations. Maurice learned his craft in impressive company. While reading Jazz and Composition at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, he hung out with fellow students and teachers including jazz great Gary Burton, pianist Al Copley (co-founder of Roomful of Blues), and bassist Ron McClure (bassist with Charles Lloyd, Wynton Kelly, Quest, The 4th Way, Joe Henderson, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Pointer Sisters, Sarah Vaughan, Thelonious Monk).

On Wednesday January 29, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome Ryan Smolar back to Swoop’s World Late Night. Ryan has just launched a petition seeking support to become the Interim Director of the Arts Council for Long Beach. Join us as we have this opportunity to talk to Ryan about his petition and vision for the Arts Council. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Ryan Smolar Smolar has worked for the Arts Council for Long Beach since 2009 in various roles including marketing, project development and event production, designing project budgets, fund development and coordinating staff under direction from former Executive Director Craig Watson and current Executive Director John Glaza. Smolar is best known to the greater Long Beach community for leading projects like downtown’s University by the Sea festivals, which re-opened the historic Jergins Pedestrian Subway in partnership with Downtown Long Beach Associates and Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau; producing “Book by Authors: North Long Beach Anthology” community writing/art project in partnership with Connected Corridor; creating events website LimelightLB.com with DOMA Properties; writing for the Gazettes Newspapers; creating Bixby Knolls’ superhero the Knolls Ranger with BKBIA Executive Director Blair Cohn; and spearheading the Goods Gallery, a temporary art gallery made out of cargo containers constructed in partnership with Mike Donelon, MHP Structural Engineers, the Port of Long Beach and the former Long Beach Redevelopment Agency.

On Wednesday January 22, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome the band Projekt Rehab to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we get to know the band, it’s members, and their music. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Projekt Rehab Projekt Rehab is an American band, based in Riverside, CA. Fronted by Kason (Singer/songwriter, guitar, keyboard) and Porter (guitar, piano). In 2012, the band released their first Ep titled Still Not Popular, receiving notable air play on both FM and internet radio. This would later lead to live performances, at local venues. The alternative rock duo creates a fresh sound, incorporating melodic vocal arrangements and upbeat rhythms. The duo has wide range of musical influences and harmonious ties to acts like Phoenix, Sia Furler, Phantom Planet and Two Door Cinema Club. To Japanese artists like Beat Crusaders, Velt Punch, and Akeboshi. ProjektRehab is and will always be growing artists, looking for new ways to improve and expand their sound.

On Wednesday January 15, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome the band Black Whisky Union to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we get to know the band, it’s members, and their music. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Black Whisky Union The Black Whisky Union is a three piece Southern California American Indie Rock Band. Lead Singer and multi-instrumentalist, Brit Sheridan, is a very accomplished singer|songwriter who has had vocals, and songs, featured on MTV’s Laguna Beach. As an actress Brit has played lead roles in such hit television shows as WB’s “SuperNatural”. Multi-instrumentalist, Jim Leber, is best known for writing and producing with such artist’s as Nick Cannon, and co-composing the Theme song to “SpongeBob Squarepants”. Drummer, Michael Wessner, has been creating music his entire life co-producing several indie albums including Vinyl Candy, Kevin Ridel, as well as some electronic music releases. Black Whisky Union's focus is memorable melodies, heartfelt story telling, acoustic guitar, piano, bass groove driven soul. Their music is built on the rawness of music. No frills, no samples, no auto-tune. Think Fleetwood Mac, Amy Winehouse, Ryan Adams. Black Whisky Union writes, produces, records, mixes, and masters everything themselves.

On Wednesday January 8, 2014 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to kick off our first Swoop’s World Late Night of the new year. Join us as we recap the holidays, check out new haircuts, and get things rollin as we begin what we hope to be another exciting year. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, USC legend Anthony Davis, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

On Wednesday December 18, 2013 at 8pm/PST (10pm/CT, 11pm/ET) we are happy to welcome adventurer Rob Greenfield to Swoop’s World Late Night. Join us as we get to know Rob. We're sure you'll be amazed after learning of his many travels, causes, and plans for the future. His efforts to raise awareness, and goals of making the world a better place, are truly inspirational. Of course we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, as well as crazy insights into any interesting news stories of the day. We are also simulcast by AM1670 – Dewberry Jam Community Radio – San Antonio, TX. Swoop’s World Late Night is on Wednesday’s from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Rob Greenfield Rob Greenfield is an American adventurer, environmental activist, and entrepreneur. He is best known for Off the Grid Across America, a bicycle tour across the USA on a bamboo bicycle to inspire Americans to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Rob is also an inspirational writer and speaker, world traveler, ambassador to 1% for the Planet, and founder of The Greenfield Group.