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Based in Temecula, CA, The SoCal Setlist with Brian Jensen is an independent podcast featuring conversations with musicians, bands, venue owners, promoters, and fans from Southern California’s live music community.
Each episode goes behind the scenes with local artists and music community voices to explore the stories behind the songs, the realities of performing live, and the work that goes into building a music career. From gear and set lists to landing gigs, open mics, promotion, venues, and backstage stories, The SoCal Setlist brings listeners closer to the people keeping local music alive.
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Kate Morris: Building a Country Career Around Motherhood
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Meet Greg Boulet: The Bassist Behind Indica Roots and Eastlake Rhythm Section
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Meet Gary Stanionis: Four Decades in Music and the Story Behind SoleMusiq
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Meet Angel Vega: RubbaSoul, Headbangers Ball and a Life in Music
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Meet Anthony Necerato: From Rock Band Drums to Those Guys
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Jul 12, 2026 |
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Michael D’Santi: Blues Rock, B-Sides and Growing Up in Southern California’s Music Scene
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Shred Sean: Blessed by a Broken Heart, Those Guys, and a Life Built on Guitar
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Chris Lozano: From a Coal Mining Town to Nashville’s Studio C
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Brian Gaylord: “I Have Three Hours to Make You Love Country Music"
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Press Rewind’s Matt Rivera on Guitar, Confidence, and the Temecula Music Scene
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Apollo Spalding of Hypno Sapo Isn’t Interested in Copies of Copies
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Charli Brewer Was Born to Rock
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Keith Stickney of Tsunami Cables Talks Tone, Reliable Gear, and Why It’s Important to Be Nice
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May 30, 2026 |
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Hunter Webb of RoseLine Band on Bass, Groove & the Temecula Music Scene
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May 23, 2026 |
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Kyle Hudson of Those Guys on Becoming One of SoCal’s Favorite Local Bands Band
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May 20, 2026 |
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Woody Garcia on Chasing Tone, Reading the Room & Bringing People Together Through Live Music
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May 15, 2026 |
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Meet Tristan Bowls: From Guitar Hero to East Lake Studios
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May 10, 2026 |
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Meet Lex Borja: From Mariachi Roots to Performing on The Voice
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May 08, 2026 |
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Rick Hildebrandt on Why a Gig Is a Partnership, Not a Performance
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May 06, 2026 |
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Meet Richard Wetherington: Guitarist, Songwriter, Frontman of Raw Fire
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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From Soccer Fields to Wineries: How Cole Weber Finally Said Yes to Music
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Chris Merchant: Building Bands, Community, and Momentum
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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From Opera to Rock: Anna Suzette’s Journey to the Stage
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Maddison Scott: From Choir to SoCal Stages – Temecula's Rising Vocalist Shares Her Journey
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Faith Belle on Authentic Songwriting, Nashville, and Finding Your Voice
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Bella Popa: Turning a Dream into a Full-Time Job
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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How Important Is Song Selection in a Cover Band?
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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From Original to Cover Band
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Dec 16, 2025 |