Best The Hang Productions Llc Podcasts (2025)

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MINOR WORRIES has the local scene grooving to old school R&B, soul, and funk vibes! 36:55

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Text us about this show. When it comes to genuine old school R&B, soul, and funk, Minor Worries has it covered. Singer Josh J'Clef Guy and saxophonist Malcolm Deon Blakley, Jr. have joined forces with guitarist Pat Stillman, drummer Justin Christensen, and bassist Andrew Bader of The Swingin' Royals to create a band that will have you groovin' from…

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THE CHALK DOWN TRIO is a young up-and-coming jazz combo you need to hear 47:57

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Text us about this show. There's no shortage of talent when it comes to jazz in NE Wisconsin and The Chalk Down Trio is proof of that. Guitarist Alec Riegsecker, bassist Andrew Wilson, and drummer Ryan Thomas are three very talented young men that have jelled together to make music that bridges the jazz and funk realms. What makes them the musician…

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KATE STENSON & JENNIFER HARLEE discuss WINE ON FRIDAYS 36:46

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Text us about this show. In 2024 violinist/vocalist Kate Stenson and pianist/vocalist Jennifer Harlee put together a band that has a combined 190 years experience between the five members and it is something special. Wine On Fridays is an all female band and plays a wide variety of music styles and, as is evidenced by their debut album, all of it m…

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BEN MULWANA creates soulful music that reflects on love, loss, and healing 39:22

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Text us about this show. In the Wisconsin music scene, Ben Mulwana is as unique as they come. His roots are in Uganda and you hear those roots in much of his music, however the soulful and heartfelt delivery of his songs will have most listeners captivated. To call Ben a singer-songwriter is almost too little. He's an expressive artist who draws on…

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BLAME IT ON CAIN's STEVE DRAGANCHUK on modernizing a throwback sound 40:57

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Text us about this show. Milwaukee based band Blame It On Cain has a long history of creating great straight up rock & roll. Over the years their sound has evolved from leaning toward power pop to tricked out tunes that balance melodic lines with bite. Steve Draganchuk is the band's guitarist and he's on hand to give us the band's history and even …

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ALEX DROSSART and SAM FARRELL of HANG TEN are having good times making good music 49:00

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Text us about this show. Alex Drossart and Sam Farrell have their hands in a lot of musical doings and they're having a blast! Both are members of Hang Ten, a popular laid back pop band, and they are instrumental in operating their studio they've dubbed The Hangar. Add to that their resumés that include playing alongside names like Butch Vig, Duke …

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GREG KOCH: chatting with the Gristle King! 1:32:36

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Text us about this show. Greg Koch is undeniably one of the best guitarists on the planet today. He's well versed in a plethora of styles that he doesn't just play technically well, but with feeling and touch that leaves the listener in awe. His knowledge of guitars and who knows how many influential guitarists from a breadth of genres is deep. Ver…

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MARC GOLDE reflects on three decades of recording excellence at ROCK GARDEN STUDIO 51:54

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Text us about this show. One can't overstate how important Marc Golde and Rock Garden Studio have been not just to the NE Wisconsin music scene, but to the state scene overall. Marc has garnered multiple WAMI Awards over the years as a producer, musician, and studio owner and all are well deserved. He has rightfully earned the praise of countless m…

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JAMIE BALCOMBE of THE DODGE CITY SOCIAL CLUB: Australia's number one surf music podcaster 42:09

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Text us about this show. The Dodge City Social Club is Australia's number one surf guitar podcast and is heard all over the world! Host Jamie Balcombe brings you an hour of surf and rockabilly music from "one of the most unsurfiest regions you could ever find"—the Australian outback. And this is a big part of what makes The Dodge City Social Club a…

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7000APART returns with new music, a big album project, and a bright future 40:52

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Text us about this show. Amelie Eiding and Jonathan Kresin are the husband and wife duo 7000apart and with this episode they're making their third appearance on Into The Music. This time around we have not just their two most recent singles, "Soul & Soma's Scars" and "Legacy," but we're debuting their fantastic NEW song "Up To Date" which drops on …

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HUNTER GATHERER is making music informed by life with a dash of humor 49:10

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Text us about this show. Hunter Gatherer. He's a musician who is an observer of not just the obvious, but of those not so obvious little pieces and moments life throws at you. Those observations are often times set to music often in ways that are unexpected. His sound is Americana blending folk, country, and bluegrass with just the right amount of …

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KIRSTIE KRAUS: a country star on the rise with some brilliant releases paving the way 48:11

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Text us about this show. Kirstie Kraus might be firmly entrenched in the Nashville scene, but she hasn't forgotten her Wisconsin roots. She's equally at home recording solo releases or collaborating with others in Music City (Mark Mulch, Christie Huff, Thomas Kavanaugh) or the Fox Cities (Joe Sly and Fox Menagerie). She made a statement immediately…

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HILLARY REYNOLDS is a captivating artist on her own and as half of PERIDOT 38:53

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Text us about this show. From Hillary Reynolds' website bio: "Originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, Hillary Reynolds has been living and songwriting in Los Angeles for several years. Her songs have been recorded by Little Big Town (“Next to You”) and Dani Rose (“Got It from My Mama”) and can be heard on Yellowstone and Loudermilk." Going from playin…

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CARMEN NICKERSON talks singing and songwriting in the key of life 43:39

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Text us about this show. Carmen Nickerson isn't one to sit back and let the opportunities life presents pass her by especially when those opportunities include music. From a young age growing up in a musical family on a farm in Iowa, Carmen had a love for making music. These days she's doing it as a member of the Willy Porter Band, in the duo of Po…

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DAVE ADLER on the joy of being a musician and passing it on to others 1:01:54

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Text us about this show. Keyboardist. Band leader. Vocalist. Writer. Arranger. Sideman. Session player. Author. Humorist. Dave Adler is all of these and he's having a ton of fun doing it all. If anything, Dave expresses his joy through his music whether that be performing live or recording a session in the studio. On this episode of Into The Music,…

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The TIMOTHYPAUL BAND is writing and playing soulful music from the heart 48:43

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Text us about this show. Timothy Donovan cut his musical teeth in Boston where he grew up. He heard the likes of Boston bands like The J. Geils Band, Aerosmith, The Cars, and, of course, Boston, but the local scene also had a band called Orpheus who were regional favorites. After his move to northern New Hampshire, he took time off from music but w…

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NATURAL SATELLITE and SON REIS PROJECT: Two sides of sax player Jason Reisdorf 49:55

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Text us about this show. Jason Reisdorf is a brilliant musician. One listen to his two bands, Natural Satellite and Son Reis Project, bears this out. Natural Satellite is a duo with his wife, Karli, who is a cellist and vocalist. They write and perform laid back, jazzy originals that are creative and introspective. Then there's Son Reis Project (SR…

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DISCONAPSE vocalist SHAN FIORELLO on music, art, and their new single, "Still Got It" 33:41

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Text us about this show. Disconapse is a band that combines elements of melodic indie music with R&B and psychedelic soul for songs that groove in a unique way. Shan Fiorello is the band's vocalist and she delivers lyrics with passion and soul. On this episode of Into The Music, Shan talks about the history and music of Disconapse, how to create gr…

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OUTHOUSE RADIO founder AL LOCKWOOD on what makes his indie radio station unique 38:07

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Text us about this show. When creating Outhouse Radio in 2020, Al Lockwood had one rule: break the rules of radio. Being a thirty year radio veteran, his aim was to create a unique radio station that did more than play the top forty and read the weather report. Outhouse Radio doesn't only play today's music, but music from a variety of genres and a…

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JOHN, NOAH, & ZACH HARMON talk jazz, family, and blending it together into something special 50:25

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Text us about this show. Anyone who has spent any time around the NE Wisconsin music scene knows about John Harmon. John is a world class jazz pianist and composer who studied under the great Oscar Peterson and played with the likes of Ray Brown and Milt Jackson. In the 1970s he formed the progressive jazz band Matrix who turned out six critically …

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WILLY PORTER reflects on thirty-plus years of creating consistently great music 46:31

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Text us about this show. Willy Porter is a Wisconsin music legend. He has thirteen albums in his catalog, has toured all over the world, and has opened for acts like Jeff Beck, Tori Amos, Jethro Tull, Sting, and Paul Simon. The musicians that have been in his bands over the decades are some of the finest from the region. You'd think that all of thi…

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CODY JAMES: writing music and rockin' it from the heart 35:16

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Text us about this show. Cody James is a writer and multi-instrumentalist whose songs are from the heart. Through his life he's taught himself to play several instruments proficiently and the art of songwriting. His self-produced recordings are as good as anything you'll find and his songs are thoughtful both in arrangement and lyrically. Cody draw…

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JEREMIAH JAMS is bringing the jam band vibe with new grooves to move you 34:25

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Text us about this show. The Jeremiah Jams Band carries on the jam band traditions of The Grateful Dead, Phish, and the Dave Matthews Band, but then they add their own secret sauce to the recipe. Jeremiah Jams, leader and namesake of the group, is here to talk about the jam band vibe, growing up in a Deadhead household, the various rhythm section c…

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INTO THE MUSIC 2024 YEAR END WRAP: Feast your ears on some of the best of '24! 1:12:04

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Text us about this show. Into The Music is putting a bow on 2024 with the Year End Wrap show. No interviews, just a lot of great music that dropped this past year by Into The Music guests. Included are tunes by Matty Day, The Mascot Theory, Terry Manning with Billy F. Gibbons, Eric Hagen, Fryman Project, The Tom Thiel Trio, The Kurt Gunn Band, Tyle…

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The INTO THE MUSIC 2024 HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! Festivities! Fun! Music! Fruitcake! 1:07:43

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Text us about this show. It's Christmas time and INTO THE MUSIC is here to help you celebrate with the 2024 HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! We pulled out all the stops this year (well, maybe about 80% of 'em) to bring you an hour of holiday entertainment featuring original Christmas music by Fox Menagerie, Tyler Sj., Paul Hanna, Sundae + Mr. Goessl, Champian…

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SHOWOFF: Three decades of rockin' hard with no sign of letting up 35:46

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Text us about this show. Showoff is a band with a 30-year history of blending punk, new wave, power pop, and alternative influences, but listening to their catalog you'd be surprised to find deeper influences like Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams, Sr. Their music is infectious and their harmonies harken back to classic b…

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JOHN JACO of THE SPLITZ: blending 80s music stylings into a fresh sound for modern ears 30:59

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Text us about this show. The Splitz are a Milwaukee based band that began in the late 1980s. They've taken those 80s stylings with them through the years, mixed and matched them, caused them to evolve, and are creating some very dynamic music with them today. Band leader and mainstay, John Jaco, joins us on this episode to talk about the evolution …

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TYLER SJ. and company bring you "A Little Peace" this holiday season 50:08

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Text us about this show. Tyler Sj. is in the Christmas spirit and he's spreading it around via his new LP of (almost) all new original holiday numbers called A Little Peace. Tyler returns to Into The Music with this, his second album this year, along with special guests Michael Grabner, Brad Bordini, Ric Spatula Armstrong, Ross Catterton, Marc Gold…

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DAN RODRIGUEZ and JAMIE KENT: Mile of Music favorites celebrating Christmas on The Avenue 47:46

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Text us about this show. Dan Rodriguez and Jamie Kent have a second musical home in northeast Wisconsin. Though they both live in different areas—Dan in Minnesota and Jamie in Nashville—they have a thriving following in the local scene and a love for the same. Both have made regular appearances at the annual Mile of Music Festival in Appleton and t…

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THE TOURMALINERS are "Live & Alive" and DEVEN BERRYHILL is here to tell all 52:31

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Text us about this show. Deven Berryhill, guitarist for The Tourmaliners, returns to Into The Music to tell us all about the band's new live album, Live & Alive! After a big year of notable gigs and the continued success of their Surfidia album, Live & Alive brings listeners the excitement of a Tourmaliners live show. Deven, Joe, John, and Matt alo…

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JOHN CALARCO on drumming, writing, recording, and keeping it down to earth 1:00:43

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Text us about this show. John Calarco is simply an outstanding musician. Never mind that he could be considered a drummer's drummer, he is at heart a musician. For proof, listen to recordings he's played on by Daryl Stuermer (Phil Collins, Genesis, Jean Luc Ponty), Willy Porter, Greg Koch, the Kirk Tratnall Trio, and more. Not enough? He already ha…

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DR. HANNAH FORMELLA ZDROIK of MELODY AUDIOLOGY LLC discusses ways to keep hearing music throughout life 34:39

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Text us about this show. "Your ears are your most important instrument." That's a statement by audiologist Dr. Hannah Formella Zdroik of Melody Audiology LLC and she's spot on. We want to keep hearing music thoughout our lives whether we're fans, musicians, or sound engineers. Taking care of our ears now means a lifetime of enjoying the music we lo…

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CUJO THE POET is using verse and beats to bring out the best in everyone 39:52

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Text us about this show. Cujo The Poet is making a difference. He's a performance artist that's using his knowledge, gifts, and talents to challenge people to be their best. Whether he's combining his poetry with beats, writing plays, creating one-of-a-kind raps and videos, or speaking to audiences from all walks of life, Cujo seeks to help make th…

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LISTENING PARTY is a band with lots of heart and humor that goes down easy 30:53

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Text us about this show. Since 2013, Listening Party has been a band that's been firmly entrenched in Americana but has left open all sorts of room to expand sonically. Weston Mueller and Jacob Wood are the core members of Listening Party and what they have created over the past decade is something very special. Whether performing as a duo or with …

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DAVID FRY (aka FRYMAN) is a songwriting machine with the albums to prove it 43:10

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Text us about this show. David Fry (aka Fryman) is a dynamo when it comes to writing songs, recording them, and getting it released. There is nothing stopping him. Write, record, release, repeat. The remarkable thing is that for as many projects as he's put out, the quality of it is incredibly consistent. He's had the good fortune to have recorded …

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PEGASIS pushes musical boundaries for a fresh, vibrant sound 36:22

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Text us about this show. PEGASIS is a band that defies categorization. Their songs are like the best recipes mixing together a hint of this and pinch of that over grooves that will have you moving. Sisters Rissel and Yaina Peguero-Almonte and guitarist Matt Hillman are here to talk about how Pegasis melds together their various influences into some…

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POLKA! The soundtrack to your favorite Oktoberfest celebration! 55:02

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Text us about this show. It's autumn in Wisconsin so that means it's time to don the lederhosen, get to your favorite Oktoberfest celebration, and get your polka on! Our panelists include Polka Time radio show host DJ Shotski, historian Frank Anderson, and former Alvin Styczynski bassist Ike Arumba who are all here for a fun discussion all about po…

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KURT GUNN is releasing two of the best albums of his career. Together! 59:49

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Text us about this show. Kurt Gunn is at the top of his game as a singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist. Even though he won the 2024 WAMI Award for Album of the Year, he's not willing to rest on his past work preferring to explore avenues in music that make him grow as an artist. On September 26, Kurt will be dropping two albums. Not a…

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THE BROTHERS GUNN drop their first single, "Receipts" 32:45

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Text us about this show. Individually, Brad Bordini and Kurt Gunn are two of the best singer-songwriters you'll come across. Together as The Brothers Gunn, they take their craft to an entirely new level. What makes The Brothers Gunn who they are goes back a long time when they started their friendship as young men. Their friendship has weathered al…

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AMELIA FORD & SHAWN MAASS are a team bringing success to Amelia's stellar music career 46:24

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Text us about this show. Over the past few years, Amelia Ford's music career has been on a steady upward trajectory and it's easy to understand why. Combine outstanding songwriting with fantastic recorded output, have a husband that goes the extra mile with his support, and keep pushing all boundaries possible—that's how it's done. Amelia and her h…

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DAVE SCHOEPKE: Innovative drummer, composer, and teacher 52:49

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Text us about this show. Dave Schoepke is one talented guy. He's a drummer who composes songs for drums and creates some interesting and innovative albums comprised of these songs. On top of that he is the other half of Willy Porter's rhythm section (along with bassist Eric Madunic) and he's an accomplished drum teacher who has his methods publishe…

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LIL' DAVY MAX is keeping the blues alive with incredible music and stories only a bluesman can tell 51:06

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Text us about this show. David Janke (a.k.a. Lil' Davy Max) is a true bluesman through and through. From learning guitar at an early age to teenage midnight forays to see blues legends perform miles from his home to becoming friends with the likes of Muddy Waters, you will know that David is the real deal. He is a gracious and authentic man who is …

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TERRY MANNING: Producer, engineer, and artist whose work with top acts you've heard for decades 1:45:19

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Text us about this show. Terry Manning has a long and stellar history in the music business. His résumé reads like a Who's Who because of the sheer number of artists he's worked with over the past sixty-plus years. If you're a soul music fan, Terry worked on hits by Otis Redding, Al Green, Sam & Dave, and more. Classic rock fan? Albums like Led Zep…

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ERIC MADUNIC approaches his roles as a bassist and bandmate with humility 44:32

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Text us about this show. Eric Madunic is simply an incredible musician and human being. He's the bassist behind Wisconsin music legend Willy Porter and in the fantastic blues informed band, Blind Fiction. Eric has some seriously great bass chops and has several WAMI Awards and nominations to back up that claim. His goal with his music isn't to be f…

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TUK: Powerful, melodic, cinematic, and confrontational music 41:29

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Text us about this show. Imagine a point where Metallica, Queen, The Black Keys, Foxy Shazam, Meatloaf and others intersect. Now stop imagining because that point exists with TUK. Andrew, Allen, Michael, and Ty pull from all of these influences (and keep adding more!) to create a sound unique not just in the local music scene in NE Wisconsin, but i…

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91.1 THE AVENUE is an independent radio station that reminds us to "Let it play!" 53:08

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Text us about this show. Regular listeners of Into The Music know that select episodes of the podcast air on 91.1 The Avenue Sunday nights at 8:00 PM CT. On this episode, Executive Director/Program Director Rob Moore and Community Development Director Ann Koenig tell us all about The Avenue, a listener supported, community-minded radio station with…

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MILE OF MUSIC FESTIVAL: A preview of Mile #11 with MELISSA FREEMAN & KIM WILLEMS 35:41

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Text us about this show. The annual Mile of Music Festival is almost here and Into The Music has Mile team members Melissa Freeman and Kim Willems on hand to give a preview of what attendees can expect at Mile #11. Find out about the bands, the venues, the music education opportunities, and the Mile of Music app. The Mile of Music is a FREE music f…

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DANNY & MICHELLE LL JERABEK of COPPER BOX on bringing music, family, and good times together 1:02:01

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Text us about this show. Copper Box is the Wisconsin Area Music Industry's (WAMI) 2024 Band of the Year and for good reason. When you combine a great, fun show with first class musicianship and personnel who are gracious and genuine, the result is something extraordinarily special. Danny and Michelle LL Jerabek have been working hard over twenty-th…

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NATE WYCOFF is a studio owner, producer, writer, arranger, and overcomer 37:29

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Text us about this show. Nate Wycoff is the owner of Frequency Farm Recording Studio in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Situated in the northwest part of the state between Eau Claire and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nate draws a lot of artists from those cities as well as the region to his studio. He wears the hats of producer, engineer, arranger, writer, musician, a…

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BRANDON JOHNSON pushes the boundaries of audio/visual production and practical effects in entertainment 28:59

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Text us about this show. Brandon Johnson is an incredibly talented and innovative guy. Thoughout life, he's always been able to apply his imagination toward how he could use technology to entertain people and now he does it for a living. Brandon is one of the go-to guys in the Northeast Wisconsin music scene when it comes to live stage production, …