NoLife Fresno

Originally born in the bay area, Tetrault made her way to the Central Valley and eventually landed in Fresno in the 90s. Beckie recalls a feeling of being stuck in town until she found belonging and community in Tower District . We dive into the strange amazing world of one Tower's adored festivals called Rogue. An annual event that features fringe performers from all over yonder be it theater, music, performance and way beyond! An oasis from the mainstream, this volunteer based organization celebrates with the community every first and second weekend of March! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Fresno, to New York, to San Francisco and back, Jordan Sanchez is a powerhouse of downtown development. Coming back to Fresno for an opportunity to help Bitwise grow, after 7 years the brand has exploded from 20 employees to over 600 and nationwide growth. Spearheading projects like OrdrSlip, which helped countless business keep their doors open through the pandemic, Jordan has since moved into the role of Director of Acquisitions for Bitwise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally from Pasadena, Ca and after many visits and commutes over the years became a Fresno resident and has been a very integral staple in the Fresno music scene and across the Country. Brandon tells a story of how his love of playing music and inspiration all started with his Mother. Singing along to songs on the radio while they would roll through town and the perfect pitch voice that Freeman would be influenced by to start his music journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ'ing isn't just something Leonard fell into. For more than 15 years, he graced the central valley by hosting programs on KFSR and KFCF focused on exploring the deep roots of Jazz in American history. The cultural significance of Jazz on a national, and global scale isn't just about the music, and Leonard's mindset of education and celebration allows him to present not just a single genre, but a wide range to patrons and listeners. Whether you've seen him play around town or not, Leonard deeply understands how music can and will move you and selectively targets different parts of your being to lay down a feel-good, engaging, and exploratory set. When you go see him play, you'll know. His loving embrace poured out through soul, funk, jazz, Motown or any other genre is sure to enrapture you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California native and spending most of his years in Fresno, Dallas was inspired to fight for human rights as a young adult a few decades back during The Iran Hostage Crisis. Since 1996, two years after the founding of The Fresno Needle Exchange, Blanchard has been faithfully serving folks in need with the help of a dedicated crew with big hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with Steven Thomas (@burninghammer559 insta & youtube) who has, without much of a second thought, been tirelessly documenting the Fresno music scene over the last 10+ years. Through several devices and formats, Steven has amassed nearly 800 videos on his youtube channel of various musicians and genres that have rolled through Fresno. With a focus on the punk & hardcore scene, his videos may be the only proof of long-lost establishments throughout Fresno and, the first person to tell me that there are STILL shows happening in Chinatown on a regular basis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether he's a hired gun for groups like The Stone Foxes, playing for Brim with Daniel Rice, or putting together powerhouse local bands like Sun Umbra, Brian's passion for music is a blessing for the Fresno community. With a grounded perspective on producing and recording music, Bakalian brings a wide range of musical experience into all he does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over three decades in Fresno, Arthur paints a picture of our city's many layers and complexity and the importance of community and accountability within the bonds we gravitate towards. Starting out on disposable cameras, Arthur takes us down memory lane of a time of one-hour photos and the evolution of shooting on an iPhone to using a more advanced camera today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with a friend and fellow musician Emelia Guadarrama joined by Xena the dog in my backyard this past weekend! Emeila is lead singer and collaborator of one of Fresno's finest indie/twee pop bands Sci-Fi Caper! She also shreds bass in Buffy The Vampire Slayer themed punk outfit The Sunnydales. We talk honestly about the struggles of imposter syndrome and keeping your ego in check when engaging with fans and folks in the community. We laugh about moments on stage that could have gone smoother but realize the humility in the lesson that the universe may be trying to impart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive deep on the creative processes behind the delivery of seasonal cocktails, and how everyone at the Modernist has the opportunity to create a truly memorable experience through the translation of music, food and destinations into the delicate palette of their undeniably delicious craft cocktails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first ever Minute Plateau concert at the NoLife Studio in downtown Fresno, Jonathan LoFi plays a 6 song set, including tracks from his newest release: "Notes of Love and Truth, Lies and Good Byes" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had a great time laughing about stories that occured on their recent South, East mini tour. From the magic of puppets, the haunting of a ghost cat and the Hott Dust that consumes us all! We explored the evolution of a theme that started off as fat liberation and body positivity and how over the years its grown to be a table for all that need a place to be thier authentic selves and to be heard and seen under a system of oppression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we take a closer look at what the name Eighteen Hundreds means to Galvan. We discuss the different approaches to songwriting and how sometimes collaboration is key and what is the name of the punk band playing below during our interview! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in Tower for over 9 years Mr. Nunes reflects on how interconnected we are in Fresno and how music brings those connections even closer. He dreams of a day when all the Theaters in Fresno feature music acts every night and that we are no longer an overlooked city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What started as a place to hang out and celebrate the love of beer, has evolved into a community decorated, cozy and inviting little bar that feels like an extension of your home. Jakob, Jared & Mike bring their years of industry experience together to curate and ever-changing rotation of local taps and a vast selection of cans from all over the west coast and the rest of the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspired by watching musical theater as a young kid and inheriting a piano, Nate takes us down memory lane on how he got where he is today. Being a native Fresnan, he reminisces about the feel of the Tower neighborhood in the 90's; the good, the bad, and the drunk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in a pandemic and facing an evangelical church threatening the unique way of life Tower offers, we learn about the reboot of the Tower District Preservation Society and how we as a community can help maintain the way of life that makes the Tower what it is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community means something different to everyone but collectively, all of the small communities create the culture of our city. Tea & Sara of @Pedal_Junkies have been in love with the sport of Bike Polo for over a decade, and in that passion and pursuit have created a family and brought international renown to Fresno through their yearly tournament: Smack in Da Middle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Across the world, while the rest of us sleep, in any major city to the smallest towns in America bakers are working hard to put bread on the table and bring sweet treats to our palettes. One of Fresno's finest, is Palo Verde Bakery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down on the porch of Tower District's Spokeasy Public House with a very dear friend and founder of No Life Fresno, Christian Honetschlager! You may have noticed Christian exploring around Downtown and Tower in the past five years in search of new places to eat, concerts to see, art to enjoy, and breweries to be tried for the overall connection of the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.