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
Ruby and I reconnect and reflect on how her career has changed since we last talked over 2 years ago. She has stories of her experiences that you just have to hear to believe!
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Bryan Kay's talent isn't confined to just one instrument. His talent isn't even confined to one genre. From metal, to stompgrass, grunge, and tribute bands- in this episode we walk through the amazing musical journey of Bryan Kay.
https://www.facebook.com/TheKayBrothers
https://www.facebook.com/madeinwaves
https://www.facebook.com/ghostinthemachinemusic
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Dan Schram has his fingerprints all over the Missouri music scene. His music and influence spans multiple decades. While some quietly stop playing and recording music as they get older and start a family, to Dan, music is almost like an addiction.
Join us as we walk through Dan's musical life and the growth he's had over his many experiences.
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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 comfort zone. His positive message and his path of personal and musical growth all coincide with each other. Listen to his uplifting story!
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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 down the technical aspects of a one man band show, and we dive into how others in the industry view his unique abilities. Hang around until the end for a "sm...
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 to many things I had never considered in my days of being a musician.
https://www.coppercreekband.live
http://www.facebook.com/thecoppercreekband
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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!
https://www.derekwaynebrown.com
http://www.facebook.com/derekwaynebrown
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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 everything from networking, promotion to radio, marketing, presentation, recording, putting on a killer live show, and more. If you're a musician, get out your notepad, be...
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 your other favorite adult beverages, on top of the plethora of musical talent, Charlie's is a place you HAVE to visit!
If you're a band that's wanting to...
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 to EVER come from the state of Missouri!
Check out the latest album "Rebelator" from Shaman's Harvest!
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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!
Chris shares some valuable insight for musicians about setting your rates, connecting with the audience, and standing out in an area filled with talented musician...
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/dakotaandtheangrysuitcase
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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 are some random topics mentioned that may raise your eyebrows:
Don and the Lizards
Joe Dirt
Hi Mom
The Dirty Machine
Little Richard
Tomagotchi
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 pay particular attention to his advice on booking and getting gigs! You don't want to miss this one!
Taz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taz.drummer
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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 start to her career!
With her mom Shanna supporting her in this interview, we talk gear, celebrity encounters, name butchering, and much more!
Aislynn Rose on fac...
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 artist, but with over 200 cover songs committed to memory and a nice catalog of originals, you will not be disappointed if you go to a live show!
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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!"
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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 music career up and running...singlehandedly!
Brandy has some amazing advice for musicians on booking, rates, and learning how to connect with your audience.
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 that we both may not have been aware of. Musicians and fans alike will enjoy this lengthy, yet informative conversation!
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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 Shenanigans
Dale Blue
Entertainers
Baub is a great storyteller and shares some really funny memories. He also has some valuable advice for fellow musicians on how to get gigs and i...
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