Missouri Musicians: Then and Now
Get to know Missouri's musicians! Listen to their stories of music, friendship, memories of the past, and what comes next!
Episodes
30 episodes
Michael Blakey
Michael Blakey is a unique individual with an inspiring story. From breaking out of the "bubble" of the suburbs of St. Louis, to traveling the country and later the world- Michael is a great example of what life can be like not settling in your...
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54:01
Mike Oregano - The Traveling One Man Band
Mike Oregano is a musical mastermind. What he does is something that should be appreciated by all, whether you're a musician or not. In this episode you'll hear about Mike's unbelievable life on the road, and his dedication to music. He breaks ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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44:41
Mike Gorman of The Copper Creek Band
The Copper Creek band is unlike any band that I've had on the show! They play in unique venues, have a unique style, and their overall outlook on being musicians is extremely refreshing! Founding member Mike Gorman (guitar/vocals) opens my eyes...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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49:21
Derek Wayne Brown of I-70 Overdrive
Derek Wayne Brown is a singer/songwriter, guitar player and drummer from California. MO. In this episode we discuss Derek's journey to becoming a musician, his mission to reignite the support for local original music, and much more!
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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49:35
Tyler and Chance of Etched in Embers
Etched in Embers formed in 2020 and have already achieved great success. In this episode guitarist Tyler Kenyon and bassist Chance Rhodenizer offer incredible insight into a band's journey to get to the next level in the industry. We cover ever...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:06:21
Charlie Foxtrots | Osage Beach, MO
I'm thrilled to talk with Will and Bethany Gregory, veteran owners of Charlie Foxtrots in Osage Beach, MO. They are quickly becoming THE destination for live music at the Lake of the Ozarks! With an adult arcade, local wines, and all of y...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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47:07
Josh Hamler of Shaman's Harvest
One of the founders of Shaman's Harvest, Josh has been at the heart of the band for going on 27 years! In this conversation he shares some AMAZING stories from the road, the stage, and he walks us through the history of one of the biggest bands...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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48:52
Chris Crane of the Astro Katz
Chris Crane of the Astro Katz is an encyclopedia of music knowledge and history. The Astro Katz are all about Rockabilly music. If you've never heard of it or don't know much about it, that will change after listening to this conversation!<...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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57:21
Dakota Livingston
Dakota Livingston has quite the musical history, and a few talents other than music that may surprise you as well!Dakota and the Angry Suitcase on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dakotaandtheangrysuitcaseDakota Livingston on ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:22
Phantom Sam
A Three-Piece from the Lake of the Ozarks area, Phantom Sam's chemistry shines in this interview! Their improvisational approach to music, their influences and creativity result in a really diverse and captivating listen. Here...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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43:50
Taz of One More Shot
Taz is a beloved local musician from the Lake of the Ozarks. He has multiple lifetimes of musical experiences, and he shares a lot of them here! We blaze through many topics and share a lot of laughs along the way! You artists out there need to...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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45:16
Aislynn Rose
Aislynn Rose is a very unique musician that you MUST get to know! From traveling all over and competing in different competitions, being a part of the School of Rock, and being the MVP of the St. Louis open jam scene, she is having a remarkable...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:02
Ruby Leigh of The Voice Season 24
You will undoubtedly be impressed after listening to this conversation with multi-award-winning artist Ruby Leigh! At only 15 years old, she has hit the ground running and is playing shows all over the midwest. Ruby is primarily a country...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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41:08
Jimmy Smith of Empire Adrift
Empire Adrift is a unique duo from the Springfield, MO area. They have a sound heavily influenced by punk and alternative rock music. Stick around until the end to hear one of their most successful songs, "Burn Your Bad Day Down!"Empire...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:19
Brandy Lee
Our first episode of 2023 is a great one! It features our first female artist Brandy Lee! She is also our first country artist to be featured on the podcast! Enjoy her story of how she got to Missouri, and the steps she took to get her ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:32
Anthony McKee of Whiskey Trio
Anthony McKee of the band Whiskey Trio swung by the studio and sat down to talk with me about a plethora of things! Anthony has an insane background and musical resume. He is extremely knowledgeable, and he and I teach each other some things th...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:13:20
Baub Eis
Missouri Music mainstay Baub Eis and I sat down and discussed many things, the following are some keywords and topics from our chat:The Homegrown Show "Extreme Midget Wrestling" Strip Bar Burnout Silly...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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51:14
Raz Wickham
Raz Wickham's love of music was the seed that eventually grew into a life devoted to his art and to entertainment. Get comfortable as Raz explains his beginnings in music, his love of cinema and the arts, and how i...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:52:06
Stalfos
In this episode I speak with Timmy and Evan from the Sedalia band Stalfos! I'm really impressed with how down-to-earth and community-minded these guys are. You'll want to listen to find out how they are helping young musicians in Missouri! Also...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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32:40
Andy Wickham
Former Senseless Tragedy guitar player Andy Wickham stops by and discusses the current state of local and mainstream music, his influences and favorites, and he reflects on his experiences during the creation of Senseless Tragedy! Listen until ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:25
Alter-K-shon
For this milestone 10th episode, I have a fun conversation with Tony Yates from the Rolla band AlterKshon! You don't want to miss the story of their difficult first gig and how they got their name! We also cover some useful topics like how to p...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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41:15
Mark Kempker of NOWAKE
Hailing from Hannibal, MO, NOWAKE has been a consistent, driving force in the Missouri music scene for 15 years. In this phone interview from earlier this summer, I speak with singer Mark Kempker. We cover a lot of topics, but you definitely do...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:47
Rob Wilson
Rob Wilson is a pillar of the local music scene in Mid Missouri. His talents have been witnessed well beyond the borders of this state. Rob's projects include being a solo artist (Acoustic Mayhem of Rob Wilson), an acoustic duo (R&R), a hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:30