Podcast Episodes
What’s Next for Haskins? New Music, Live Shows & Detroit Stories
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Haskins returns to the show for the first time in two years to talk about new music, their plans for Volume Five, and what life looks like for an indie rock band juggling families, day jobs, and late‑night rehearsals. The band shares updates on their upcoming studio sessions and how they approach recording.
How a Zombie Crawl and a Love for Music Built The Oddfellow Concert Lounge
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Join us as we dive into the vibrant music scene of Wyandotte, Michigan, through heartfelt conversations with the founders of the Odd Fellow Concert Lounge and Be Well My Friends nonprofit. Discover how this historic venue champions original music, community support, and artistic expression.
Songs in Boxes, Stories in Motion: The Journey of Lori & The Darlings
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Singer‑songwriter Lori Keisler of Lori & The Darlings shares how one unexpected song during COVID sparked the band’s creation. She talks about her lifelong songwriting, performing original music across Michigan, and the new album the band is preparing for next year. Recorded ahead of their final show of the year at the Oddfellow Concert Lounge.
PleTHorA: Comedy Rock Band Mixing Medieval Themes & Superheroes
In this episode, the comedy rock band PleTHorA shares their unique journey, blending medieval themes with modern superhero culture. They discuss their origins, the challenges of album production, and their vibrant performances at the Renaissance Festival.
Jon Hayes: Crafting Soundscapes and Stories
Jon Hayes, a talented singer-songwriter from Michigan, shares his musical journey, influences, and the evolution of his career. From his early days of learning guitar to his transition into a full-time musician, Jon discusses the challenges and triumphs he has faced along the way.
The Odd Fellow Concert Lounge
In this episode, Michael Balcom, co-founder of The Odd Fellow Concert Lounge in Wyandotte, shares insights about the vibrant local music scene, the historical significance of the venue, and the community-driven mission of Be Well My Friends.
The discussion highlights the growth of Wyandotte as a nightlife destination, the grassroots efforts to support local musicians, and the various fundraising initiatives aimed at helping those in need within the community.
Michael emphasizes the importance of collaboration, volunteerism, and the joy of live music as a means to foster community spirit and support local causes.
Annagail
In this engaging conversation, Jared and Jennifer from
Annagail share their journey as a band that has evolved over 26 years. They discuss their recent creative explosion, resulting in 12 albums in just four months, fueled by Jennifer's near-death experience that transformed their artistic approach.
The duo discusses their journey through personal and professional challenges, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the healing power of music, all while maintaining a cosmic perspective on life and creativity.
They reflect on the release of their first live album recorded at the former Seven Steps Up venue (now the Temple Lounge), which captures the essence of their musical journey.
The discussion also touches on their future plans, including touring and new ventures, highlighting their commitment to creativity and connection with their audience.
Moon Orchids
In this engaging conversation, Jeff interviews Jacob and Morgan from the band Moon Orchids, discussing their musical journey and the release of their self-titled full-length album.
They share insights into their influences, the creative process behind their music, and their plans for the future, all while highlighting the importance of collaboration and friendship in their artistic endeavors.
The Rebel Eves
The Rebel Eves graciously allowed us to steal some of their time at FAMgrove 2024 up in Traverse City (located at French Valley Vineyard), MI…thanks to The Accidentals!
Of course it was a great conversation! Katie, Grace, and Jilian let us know how they formed the band (while being spread across the entire US), why they formed the band (and it’s not what you’d expect), and what’s coming next (heads up, it’s an album!).
Hear Ryan and Grace gush over Dax Shepard and his Armchair Expert podcast while Jeff explains how to pronounce Hamtramck.
The Accidentals
We had the opportunity to talk with The Accidentals at their annual festival Famgrove held at French Valley Vineyard this fall.
We had a blast talking with these wonderful female musicians about a variety of topics including, touring tips, the Cover Art album, upcoming music, and growing up in Michigan. Food on the road is an important part of touring. They told us a few places that are their favorites, but a lot of time was spent talking about the Buc-ee’s experience.
Enjoy this great conversation with a fun group of people that love playing music and inspiring young musicians to play!