National / Global Artists

SMI Radio Ep. 33 On Demand: Portugal The Man / Ian Axel / Fitz and The Tantrums
By Greg Roth on September 1, 2011
Just in case you missed it live on NWCZ Radio here is this week’s episode. Last week I spoke with Portugal. The Man keyboardist. Ryan...
SMI Radio Ep. 29 On Demand: The Buggles, Asia and current Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes
By Greg Roth on August 7, 2011
30 years ago this past Monday, August 21st, MTV launched their video network to the world. Little did anyone know except perhaps the five original...
SMI Radio Ep. 28 On Demand: harmonica legend Lee Oskar (WAR / The Lowrider Band)
By Greg Roth on July 29, 2011
I had a great time talking with harmonica virtuoso and legend, Lee Oskar (WAR, The Lowrider Band). We spoke about his upcoming gig at Dimitriou’s...
SMI Radio Ep. 27 On Demand: NBC’s “The Voice” Jared Blake
By Greg Roth on July 23, 2011
This past Thursday at 7:30 at Louie G’s Pizzaria, NWCZ Radio presented: Jared Blake, Rane Stone, Jason Kertson and Dudley Taft Jason Kertson started off the night...
SMI Radio Ep. 26 On Demand: Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton
By Greg Roth on July 14, 2011
The Emerald City has produced many seminal rock bands throughout the decades. Jimi Hendrix and Heart put Seattle on the music map. In the early...
Hendrix and O’Day are forever linked in Seattle music history (KOMO News Radio Interview)
By Greg Roth on July 7, 2011
In 1968 guitar legend Jimi Hendrix shook hands with local radio personality, Pat O’Day during a school assembly at Seattle’s Garfield High, to the delight...
Vicci Martinez Ep. 22 On Demand: “The Voice” (SMI Radio Interview)
By Greg Roth on June 23, 2011
Our own Vicci Martinez is moving on to the next round on NBC’s “The Voice.” Wednesday night America voted her into the final four following...
SMI Radio Ep. 23 On Demand: Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, John Popper, Perry Acker
By Greg Roth on June 17, 2011
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. In...
SMI Radio Ep. 22 On Demand: with Vicci Martinez
By Greg Roth on June 15, 2011
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...
Sasquatch! Music Festival Coverage
By Greg Roth on May 31, 2011
SMI had a great time attending the Sasquatch Music Festival this year at The Gorge Amphitheatere. The lineup was outstanding this year. Two of our favorite...
SMI Radio Ep. 21 On Demand: Synergia Northwest 2011 Post Event Coverage
By Greg Roth on May 9, 2011
Synergia Northwest 2011 is over but we will continue to have some post event coverage right here. Next week SMI Radio will feature it’s Synergia...
It’s Synergia Northwest 2011 week…Full Coverage right here
By Greg Roth on May 1, 2011
Last year I had the honor and privilege of covering one of the Northwest’s most amazing events. Synergia Northwest 2010. It was truly one of...