We, Them & Us
Jeff Jacoby,
Host & Executive Producer
Jeff currently performs as a Professor of Audio & Radio for the Electronic
Communication Arts Department at San Francisco State University & faculty
advisor to student-run KSFS. Jeff has practiced radio, audio, and video since
1975, winning an Emmy and numerous other awards for his efforts. He was previously
on the faculty of Quinnipiac University, Real Art Ways, & The Media Arts
Center in Connecticut, and currently serves on the Board of Directors at
The National Radio Project in Oakland, CA. Ongoing projects include The
Traveling Radio Show, CitySonics, and The Freedom
Fries Art Collective. In addition
to his Emmy & two Emmy nominations, Jacoby has been awarded two Ciné Golden
Eagles, two Benjamin Franklins, two Crystal Radios, a Gold Cindy, and artist
grants from the Connecticut Arts Commission and San Francisco State University.
Thomas Hood, Co-Host & Co-Producer
Thomas Hood has been involved in music and sound recording since 1970. He established
Hood's Woods Music, a recording and production facility in Portland, Oregon.
Hood contributes programming at community radio stations nationwide, performs
as a sound and radio artist, and is producing independent radio programs
on a wide variety of topics.
Franklin Ruetz, Actor & Co-Producer
Franklin Ruetz has been producing and hosting radio programs since 1973, beginning
his career at KPFK in Los Angeles, California. His work with The Traveling
Radio Show began at KAOS and continued at KBOO-FM Portland, Oregon,
where he developed characters that are still used in the program. Ruetz has
also taught audio skills workshops at the college level and was honored as
a 25-year station veteran at KBOO's 30th anniversary.
David Gordon, Actor & Co-Producer
David Gordon’s career in radio began at KAOS in Olympia, Washington, where
he hosted and produced several programs, including working with the original Traveling
Radio Show. He traveled with the original troupe and developed a knack for
on-air character improvisation. He continues to develop new characters and concepts
for our show.
Nikki Levine, Road Manager
Nikki Levine is a former student intern of Jeff Jacoby. She road managed
for The Traveling Radio Show in New York City. She currently lives in Hollywood,
California and works in the world of independent feature films on such projects
as "I'm Reed Fish and The Fallen".
Gaucho
These wonderful players recorded the music for the San Francisco episode.
Gaucho, a gypsy jazz sextet, was formed in 2002. The lineup consists of Dave
Ricketts & Michael Groh on guitars, Ari Munkres on standup bass, Rob Reich
on accordion, Ralph Carney on horns and Pete Devine on drums & percussion.
On occasion, guest artists bring their own spice to the mix. For booking
or more information, visit www.gauchojazz.com.
Washboard Slim and the Bluelights, TRS musical themes
Washboard Slim and the Blue Lights are the Jug Band of the 21st century. Originally
founded in 1986, they continue to perform at major folk and roots music festivals
throughout North America. Their first CD was released in 1996 to critical
acclaim. W.S.B.L. maintains the spirit, humor, creativity, and musicality
of the Jug Band tradition of our American musical heritage. For Booking or
more information email us: petermenta@cs.com.