Real Talk with Jack Tracy
Jack Tracy
From Hermosa Beach, California Ukulele player, Jack Tracy has a 'Real Talk' with notable musicians, artists, business leaders and residents of the South Bay beach cities.
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Guitarist and Singer, Nate LaPointe
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
03/02/21 • 27 min
Joining me on the program today is Nate LaPointe, the tremendously talented, lead singer and lead guitarist of Cubensis, the popular Grateful Dead tribute band, or as Nate insists, Grateful Dead experience because there is no mimicking here. These guys are the real deal. Now, that band includes, Craig Marshall, guitar, Brad Rhodes and Ed Fletcher on drums, Larry Ryan bass, and Tom Ryan on keys.
Nate grew up learning backstage from some of the best musicians can play about any style of music – and his degree in Jazz guitar lead him to music popularity in rock, pop, blues bluegrass and soul and country.
He worked with soul legend Bobby Womack for 10 years, and with BB King and also Vince Welnick keyboardist for the Dead.
As we record, Nate is in the South Bay to record some music to celebrate the August 1st birthday of the legendary Jerry Garcia.
He also has a Friday night live show that streams on Facebook. Check him on Facebook/ Nate Lapointe.
Guitarist, TJ Brinjak
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
05/21/20 • 20 min
From his home studio in Hermosa Beach, guitarist and music educator, TJ Brinjak discusses his new online teaching practices in light of the current pandemic and quarantine orders. Discover his music at: https://www.facebook.com/tj.brinjak
Folk/Rock Duo, Andy & Renee / Part 2
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
08/08/20 • 22 min
Today I am coming back for PART 2 of my conversation with the remarkable duo, Andy Hill and Renee Safier, better known around the South Bay as, Andy & Renee. In this episode we will find out about Patrick and his crucial role in the group and more about the others who support their music. If you enjoy the music of Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, then you will love the music that Andy & Renee create along with their band Hard Rain. www.Andy&renee.com
Guitarist and Singer, Barclay Roach
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
07/18/20 • 23 min
Today I have with me on the show another of the very favorite sons of Hermosa Beach, Guitarist and singer, Barclay Roach. Now to say that Barclay is a fixture in the music life of this city would be a big understatement...in fact, it would be very hard to name a venue where Barclay Roach is not known. He is the creator and leader of the South Bay Jam – the house band at the popular Standing Room where top musicians from around the South Bay join him weekly to produce some of the best Rock music around.
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Guitarist, BJ Arnold
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
06/19/20 • 16 min
BJ Arnold is a favorite guitarist and singer for many people in the Beach Cities especially in Manhattan Beach where he has been a featured performer at the Downstairs Bar for several years. Other of his venues include, OB's Pub & Grill, Hermosa Brewing Company, and The Deck. Recently moved into Hermosa Beach, BJ speaks about new plans for his music in the post pandemic and our first steps toward a collaboration.
Guitarist and Singer, Kevin Sousa
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
06/05/20 • 25 min
...And today I am really happy to talk to the entirely soulful Guitarist and Singer, Kevin Sousa. Kevin is recognized in every corner of Hermosa Beach and around the South Bay for his exceptional music and his other many professional contributions to the beauty and harmony of this tight-knit community....
Kenneth Cooper Pulitzer Prize winning Journalist on Affirmative Action & The Supreme Court
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
02/06/24 • 54 min
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy.
I'm happy to be podcasting from beautiful South Bay California and looking out of my office window I see sheets of rain, I mean, liquid sunshine, falling all over Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. But, as we know, It Never Rains in Southern California! So I am certain the real Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.
Ok. Well since our last show we have shifted directions slightly form music and today our topic is:
Affirmative Action Banned by The United States Supreme Court.
Now, some of you might remember that last year in 2023 a case came before the Supreme Court in which, Harvard University was being sued by a group called Students For Fair Admissions over descriminary practices against Asian Americans. The Supreme Court ruled that Harvard did practice discrimination and ruled that Affirmative Action in College admissions is unconstitutional.
The Court's decision overruled some important cases like California vs Bakke and Grutter vs Bollinger, which have for a long time have helped and aided disadvantaged black students in this country to attend some of the more prestigious colleges and universities. I was also among those minority students of few means who was aided by federal dollars to go to school.
So I want to know, What Is The Road Ahead? for aspiring young black students today and how will they find entrance into some of the better schools if there is little or no Financial Aid?
I'm concerned for disadvantaged and minority children and students some even in my own family, that If they choose higher education that they can look forward to many of the same opportunities that I had.
So I'm really happy today to have with me on the show a man who will give us his well- informed opinion and some insight on this issue, Kenneth Cooper a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and fellow Washington University St Louis alum.
Guitarist, Zeal Levin.
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
05/15/20 • 24 min
Popular musician Zeal Levin discusses his approach to performing in Hermosa Beach in light of the current pandemic and quarantine orders. Find his music at: www.Zeallevin.com and www.Triplebueno.com
Guitarist, Mitch Perry
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
11/10/20 • 26 min
It is Election Day and and getting my vote for joining me on the program is the legendary Rock guitarist, Mitch Perry . Mitch has a lot to say about his new album Music Box and his Band, MPG (Mitch Perry Group).
Featuring new classic rock songs like, Valentine, Believe, and seven others, the album is powered by a collection of great artists including vocalist Keith England, bassist Dan McNay, drummer Tal Bergman, keyboardist Dave Shultz, with Shelly Bonet and Kara Turner also on vocals.
The album is Music Box and it gets my Presidential Seal of Approval.
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Guitarist and Singer, Zeal Levin #2
Real Talk with Jack Tracy
10/09/20 • 20 min
Today I am happy to say that the Funkmaster of Hermosa Beach and my good friend, Zeal Levin is back with us for a second time and with some news about the new CD he is near to completing called, ‘Burrito Boogie.’
Zeal leads the cool band, Triple Bueno, doing original funk, Reggae, rock, hip-hop, pop as well as covers. They describe themselves as being “about love, respecting the earth and equality for all. A collective of passionate and talented musicians who love shaping a performance that pays tribute to the legends that have come before. Never playing the same song twice, Triple Bueno is constantly evolving their originals and twists on cover songs.”
I am following up with Zeal after our last conversation several months ago when we discussed his previous CD, ‘Sending Fire” so, it will interesting and to see what is happening with his music today.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Real Talk with Jack Tracy have?
Real Talk with Jack Tracy currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Real Talk with Jack Tracy cover?
The podcast is about Conversation, Society & Culture, Society, Art, Music, Beach, Podcasts, Business, Music Interviews, Ukulele and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Real Talk with Jack Tracy?
The episode title 'Guitarist and Singer, Nate LaPointe' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Real Talk with Jack Tracy?
The average episode length on Real Talk with Jack Tracy is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Real Talk with Jack Tracy released?
Episodes of Real Talk with Jack Tracy are typically released every 14 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy?
The first episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy was released on May 15, 2020.
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