Episodes

Santana Percussionist Karl Perazzo: 30+ Years on the Road & Life Off Stage

Episode 6 · July 18, 2025 · 07:26

Santana singer,  Andy Vargas sits down with his "big brother" Karl Perazzo to discuss their 25+ year journey with Carlos Santana, Karl's 30+ years in music, and the importance of giv...

Building Beats Before YouTube: Adrian Cisneros on Old-School Production | AV Lyric Lounge EP005

Episode 5 · May 28, 2025 · 01:25:56

How did producers learn before online tutorials? AK Cisneros reveals his hands-on journey with MIDI, sampling, and hardware in the 90s. Get an exclusive look into the gritty, pre-int...

How to Find Your Sound: Gabriel Gonzalez's Musical Evolution

Episode 4 · May 7, 2025 · 01:00:02

Explore the dynamic musical evolution of my friend, Gabriel Gonzalez! He shares how he experimented with different genres, from mariachi to salsa, and ultimately discovered his uniqu...

Sal Rodriguez of WAR: Untold Stories & Musical Journey

Episode 3 · April 14, 2025 · 01:28:02

Explore the musical mind of Sal Rodriguez in this captivating interview. He discusses his early influences, the bands he played with, and the evolution of his drumming style. A must-...

Faith, Music, and Brotherhood with P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval and Tattoo Artist Legend, Mike Kellerman

Episode 2 · March 28, 2025 · 50:31

In this special episode of AV Lyric Lounge, Andy sits down with legendary tattoo artist, Mike Kellerman and Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. for an intimate conversation about their lives, c...

Behind the Scenes of Make It With You with Special Guest Gato Bahbalu

Episode 1 · January 24, 2025 · 35:33

Carlos Santana lead singer, Andy Vargas interviews Gato Bahbalu about life and music and how they came to record their cover of "Make It With You" originally performed by Bread.  And...