Radio Ojai

Eugene Friesen: First Ride

2010-03-14T20:43:00Z

Grammy award-winning cellist and composer Eugene Friesen is coming to Ojai to perform a solo concert at Meditation Mount on Thursday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. This is part of a multi-stop California tour celebrating the release of Eugene's new CD "Colorful Transitions"; other appearances will be in Pasadena, Chico, Sacramento and Fresno.

Radio Ojai is proud to feature “First Ride,” a single from his new CD “Colorful Transitions.”

Purchase tickets here and visit Eugene's Web site at www.eugenefriesenmusic.com, or his MySpace page: www.myspace.com/eugenefriesenmusic.

Lisa Interviews Noel Paul Stookey - "Paul" of Peter, Paul and Mary

2010-03-12T22:35:00Z

Lisa sits down with folk legend Noel Paul Stookey ("Paul" of Peter, Paul and Mary)! Noel tells Lisa what brought him to Ojai (and if he plans to stay), how the trio was formed, what Peter is up to, the Music 2 Life program, his thoughts on his song "In These Times," remembrances of the 1963 March on Washington contrasted with the election of Barack Obama, folk music's message and obligation, and what the audience can look forward to when he performs at Matilija Auditorium on March 26th. Click here to buy tickets through Ojai Concert Series.
Click here for a free download of the full version of "In These Times."

Noel Paul Stookey: In These Times

2010-03-12T20:42:00Z

Noel Paul Stookey's "In These Times"
Click here for the Radio Ojai interview.

Ojai Farm to Table Tour

2010-03-12T19:36:00Z

Alice de Dadelsen Asquith comes on the show to talk about next month's Ojai Farm to Table Tour. Alice reveals the farmers, the chefs and the menus! Ticket sales benefit the Ojai Musical Festival's Bravo! music education program. Ojai Farm to Table is Saturday, April 17th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Buy tickets here.

Poster by Nancy Whitman.

Lisa Interviews Valley Vegetarian Randy Graham

2010-03-06T00:43:00Z

Valley Vegetarian Randy Graham comes into the studio to talk about his blog and his column in the Ojai Valley News. Randy talks about his 34 years as a lacto-ovo vegetarian, his favorite recipes and favorite local restaurants. Find him at www.ValleyVegetarian.blogspot.com and listen to the voice behind the newsprint here:

Lisa Interviews Kristofer and Joanne Young of Locavore Lite

2010-02-27T00:16:00Z

Lisa talks with Kristofer and Joanne Young about Locavore Lite 2010, a movement they started that says food consumed within 100 miles of harvest is good for the body and the planet. The big difference between their food movement and others is that it's easy, inclusive and fun! Sign up on their Web site to participate. And look for all-local locavore meals to be offered soon at these restaurants: The Farmer and the Cook, Main Course California, The Sidecar and Bonano's.

Lisa Interviews Ojai Jazz Vocalist Ellen Johnson and Jazz Legend Sheila Jordan

2010-02-19T21:51:00Z

Jazz legend Sheila Jordan and Ojai jazz vocalist Ellen Johnson come on the show to talk about their collaboration on this weekend's jazz vocal workshop and Sheila's much anticipated biography. Sheila talks about her 65 years as a jazz singer and what has kept her going all of these years. The workshop is Sunday, February 21st from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday, February 27th, Sheila will perform shows at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m at Vitello's in Studio City. For more information, click here, send an email to vocalvisions@vocalvisions.net or call 805-272-8125.
Listen to the complete recording of "The Crossing" here.

Sheila Jordan: The Crossing

2010-02-19T21:16:00Z

A beautiful recording from legendary jazz singer Sheila Jordan:
Click here for the interview on Radio Ojai.

Lisa Interviews Geoff Aggeler of "The Firewatcher"

2010-02-19T20:59:00Z

Novelist Geoff Aggeler comes on the show to talk about his recent book, The Firewatcher, set in the Los Padres National Forest. Considered a very timely book because of our area's recent troubles with wildfires and marijuana growers, The Firewatcher takes from Geoff's real life experiences as a fire crew leader and seasonal ranger. Join Geoff at his upcoming book reading and signing at Tecolote Book Shop in Montecito on Saturday, February 27th, 3:30-5:00 p.m., or bump into him at the 3rd Annual Ojai Wild! barbecue and fundraiser for Los Padres Forest Watch in Ojai on March 27th. Listen through to the end of the interview for a special giveaway: a signed copy of the book!

Lisa Interviews Jason Womack of "The Promise Doctrine"

2010-02-15T17:09:00Z

Lisa is joined once again by productivity and corporate coach, Jason Womack, to talk about his new book, The Promise Doctrine. Jason discusses what it is to not only keep promises, but to make promises. Listen through to the end of the interview for a special offer. Look for Jason's book at Made In Ojai, or online at www.thepromisedoctrine.com.

Todd McHatton: What Once Was Grand

2010-02-13T18:05:00Z

Just for Valentine's Day, we have more sunshine pop from Ojai musician Todd McHatton, featuring "What Once Was Grand," the final song on his upcoming new CD "Sundays at the Rocket Park." It's a love song he wrote for his wife. Todd's CD and book "Grass Stained Twilight" is available locally at Serendipity Toys and Bhavantu.

Lisa Interviews Singer/Songwriter George Lemire

2010-02-12T20:53:00Z

Ojai singer/songwriter George Lemire comes on the show to play his original song, "For You," for Valentine's Day and talks with Lisa about putting together his first CD, due out in March. George can be found most weekends playing at Full of Beans coffeehouse in Ojai.

Lisa Interviews Sergeant Randy Watkins

2010-02-05T19:29:00Z

Sergeant Randy Watkins (just call him Randy) of the Ojai Police Department's City Watch program joins Lisa to talk about Operation I.D., the Citizens Academy volunteer program and whether the weather keeps crooks away. Sign up for his email alerts at OjaiValley.CityWatch@ventura.org. And call the station for information about the Citizens Academy at 805-646-1414 (no buzz cut required).
We got off on a tangent, but the three segments of City Watch are:

1. Alerts & Info Emails

2. Re-Unite Program (gets registered family members with medical issues back home if they are lost)

3. Vacation House Checks (provides patrols of your home when you are away)

Read Randy's introduction on Ojai Post.

The Ojai Moment: Matt is all wet!

2010-01-23T15:39:00Z

Lisa and Matt return after holiday hiatus with a new show discussing the weather, Channel 10, Libbey Bowl, Osteria Monte Grappa and the Ojai Beverage Company. Tune in!

Todd McHatton: Santa Flying In Your Sleigh

2009-12-22T04:54:00Z

Here is a super fun Christmas song by Ojai musician Todd McHatton. His music is "a psychedelic, indie kid, sunshine pop thing." He just released a brand new free five-song Christmas EP called "Todd McHatton Christmas Songs." Check it out here on Todd's Web site. And listen to "Santa Flying In Your Sleigh" right here on Radio Ojai:

Lisa Interviews Photo Historian Joseph Sohm

2009-12-06T17:34:00Z

Lisa sits with national photo historian and Ojai resident Joseph Sohm just moments before his spectacular multi-media presentation on his book Visions of America, Photographing Democracy. The screening was held at the Ojai Theater on December 5th and was sponsored by the Ojai Valley Museum.

Lisa Interviews Cricket Twichell of the Ojai Valley Museum

2009-12-05T00:12:00Z

Docent Cricket Twichell talks with Lisa about the Ojai Valley Museum Guided Historical Walking Tours, taking place every Saturday through December 19th (resuming again in January) at 10:30 a.m. The one-hour tours depart from the museum and cost $8.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Call 640-1390 for reservations and information. Listen to Cricket's interview here, complete with stories and highlights from the tour!

Lisa Interviews the Ojai Karaoke Idols!

2009-11-26T03:16:00Z

Lisa sits down with all four finalists of Ojai Karaoke Idol: Matthew Sewell, Kathy De La O, Tim Dawson and Vanessa Mares. Matthew gets philosophical, Kathy gets emotional, Tim gets competitive and Vanessa gets happy! Come to the finale, brought to you by the Ojai Valley News (and hosted by yours truly), this Friday, November 27th at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Jester.

Lisa Interviews Ellen Hall of "Go Green, Ojai!"

2009-11-20T19:48:00Z

Ellen Hall comes on the show to talk about the Ojai Valley Green Coalition's exhibit at the Ojai Valley Museum: "Go Green, Ojai!"

The interactive, family-friendly exhibit seeks to explore the many facets of sustainability that are vital to the health and well-being of the Ojai Valley community.

"Go Green, Ojai!" runs December 10, 2009 through February 14, 2010 at the Ojai Valley Museum, located at 130 W. Ojai Avenue. Admission is $4.00 for adults and $1.00 for children ages 6-18. Admission is free for children under 5 and current 2009 museum members.

For information about the museum go to: www.ojaivalleymuseum.org. For information about the Ojai Valley Green Coalition, visit www.ojaigreencoalition.org or call (805) 653-8445.

Lisa Interviews Francisca Beach of Senga Classic Stage Company

2009-11-20T19:01:00Z

Francisca Beach talks with Lisa about her new theater, Senga Classic Stage Company, and her upcoming production, "I Remember Mama," playing at the Ojai Valley Grange November 27th to December 20th at 381 Cruzero Street in Ojai. The curtain rises Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($12 for senior and students). Reserve tickets by calling 805-646-4885.