While attending UW-Parkside, Maxwell Melendrez and Oscar Mercadillo met and hit it off immediately with their shared love of music. As the years went on and they mastered their skills among local bands such as Mixed Company, Miss B Haven, The Oscillators, Sun Silo, and Lunar Lizard, the two formed Spirit Shakers! Their music incorporates a cornucopia of genres – rock, folk, hip-hop, jazz, etc. Check out their latest album “It’s About Time” now available on all those streaming services! Maxwell and Oscar can be found out and about in some of our greatest nightlife establishments hosting open mics throughout this summer and all year, including 58 Below, Kenosha Yacht Club, and George’s Encore and McAuliffe’s Pub in Racine.
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This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!
Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave.
Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St
Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St
Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave
Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite
Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave
Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd
The Port of Kenosha Beverage House
RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor
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Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.
Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman
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