SMI (Seattle Music Insider) Radio

SMI Radio's Greg Roth features interviews and music with Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz and The Tantrums), John Popper (Blues Traveler), and members from Perry Acker. Also featured is a snippet from the interview that Roth did with film maker and actor Colin Hanks who is working on raising money for a documentary titled, "All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records." The full interview will be up next week's show to air on NWCZ, Thursday, June 24th.

One of TV’s hottest new shows, “The Voice” on NBC, is garnering national attention for northwest singer/ songwriter Vicci Martinez. You can watch her compete for the top spot live on Tuesday, June 7th. But before heading off to Los Angeles, Vicci performed a sold-out show at Jazz Bones in Tacoma, Washington. SMI Radio’s Greg Roth caught up with Vicci before she went on...

SMI Radio's Greg Roth attended Synergia Northwest 2011 rehearsals the weekend before Synergia Northwest returns for the second year. This year's show takes place in Seattle, AKA The Emerald City this Friday, May 6th at The Moore Theater. Roth features behind the scenes interviews as well as music from Synergia NW performers: Tennis Pro, the original rhythm section from Heart, drummer Michael Derosier and bassist Steve Fossen...

SMI Radio's Greg Roth got together with the boys a couple of months ago, backstage at Seattle's Hard Rock Cafe prior to the band embarking on a Southwest tour. The band talks about their music, their influences and what the future holds for this talented group of artists. In addition SMI Radio features several cuts of off the groups debut LP, "Friends of the Old Mill"

SMI Radio's Greg Roth sat down with John Wicks and Fitz from "Fitz and The Tantrums" prior to their show at the Crocodile Cafe, Tuesday, November 9th. The group was in town to play some live shows and promote it's news LP, "Pickin Up The Pieces." from Dangerbird Records...

In our most recent episode of SMI Radio is the most ambitious thus far. The show clocks in at 1 hour and 30 minutes. This episode features interviews with KMTT, The Mountain's Music Director, and Shawn Stewart. Greg Roth speaks with Shawn about the artists that she was the most excited to see at Bumbershoot. In addition, Shawn talked about the forthcoming release of Live on the Mountain Music Lounge CD coming out this November...

SMI Radio's Greg Roth talks with Anvil's spiritual leader, guitarist and vocalist, Steve “Lips” Kudlow a few days before the band takes the stage at Bumbershoot in Seattle, Monday, September 6th at 6:30. Kudlow talks about the bands renaissance, the philosophy and attitude that drives and motivates him. In addition, he talks about the creative process, the current line up and the group’s forthcoming album, "Juggernaught of Justice".

SMI Radio's Greg Roth sat down with several members backstage last Thursday, July 8th at Seattle's legendary Highway 99 to talk about the band, their music and upcoming show at the Comcast Bite of Seattle next Saturday, July, 17th

SMI Radio's Greg Roth had the opportunity interview Blues Rock guitarist, Dudley Taft. Roth and Taft discuss his music and his most recent project. In addition Taft talks about some of the various artists that he has worked and shared the stage with. Taft is one of the most talented and respected blues rock artists in the region. The show features cuts of his most recent record, "Left For Dead"

SMI Radio had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Aury Moore. We discuss her music, her influences and some of the very interesting musical connecttions that she has to a couple of female 80's pop icons. The show also features cuts off of her most recent record including a very unique version of the AC/DC classic, "You Shook Me All Night Long"