Kyle Hudson, lead singer and guitarist of Those Guys, joins SoCal Soundcheck for a fun, wide-ranging conversation about growing up in Murrieta, learning guitar, starting out at open mics, and accidentally building one of the Temecula Valley’s most entertaining live bands.

Kyle shares how School of Rock inspired him to pick up guitar, how Those Guys came together for a one-off St. Patrick’s Day show at The Cove, and how that single gig snowballed into a packed local calendar.

The conversation also digs into what makes a great cover band work. Kyle talks about choosing songs that fit the band, why performance matters more than simply picking popular songs, and why some crowd favorites become permanent setlist staples while others disappear after a few tries. Brian and Kyle also talk about Bailey’s, The Cove, Old Town Temecula,  ...