PILOT EPISODE talent
Josh Rickey - Weed Wizard
Founder of Virginia’s February Fire event, Josh is a trusted grower and source of news, history, culture, horticulture, and appreciation of fine cannabis products. He’s also one of the easiest guys to talk to - blazed or not. He’ll be presenting the incredible “Strawberry Gas Truck” streain to our musicians in the pilot.
Robert Granata - Guitar / Synths / Bass
Robert has been a staple session musician in NYC’s punk, jazz, and psychedelic rock scenes. He creates trippy electronic rock under the name Baby Delgado. He has previously been the lead creative force and guitarist for jazz royalty scion Vanessa Bley’s Beast Patrol (and Twin Danger), guitarist for Wicked Hemlocks, as well as the feature icon of Brooklyn art-rock titans The Makeout Club. He is currently the bassist for Gnarcissists and is a premier DJ in New York City.
Gideon Kupka - Guitar / Vocals / Bass
Gideon Kupka is a guitarist and songwriter based in Richmond VA, known for his high-energy performances with the band Destructo Disk. A fixture in the city’s DIY and alternative scenes, he blends aggressive, distorted riffs with melodic sensibilities. His recent hit track “I Want to be a Riot Grrl” has millions of plays across all streaming platforms.
Kelli Strawbridge - Drums / Vocals
Kelli is a cornerstone of the Richmond, VA music scene, renowned as a powerhouse drummer, vocalist, and bandleader. He is the frontman for the R&B/Funk outfit King$ and a core member of the groove-heavy supergroup Mekong Xpress & The Get Fresh Horns. He also performs with The Prabir Trio and collaborates extensively across the city’s jazz, soul, and rock genres.
James Guile - Guitar / Vocals
James Guile is the guitarist and vocalist for the Washington, D.C.-based punk duo Teen Mortgage, known for his blistering riffs and sharp sociopolitical lyrics. Originally from Liverpool, UK, he formed the band in 2017 after a chance Craigslist meeting with drummer Ed Barkauskas, quickly rising through the DMV underground with a sound that fuses garage-rock sleaze with hardcore aggression.
Now signed to Roadrunner Records, Guile has led the group through major tours supporting acts like Weezer and The Smashing Pumpkins, while earning critical acclaim for their debut album, Devil Ultrasonic Dream.