The Scene

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she visits with Jim Reilly, owner of The Angry Ironsmith They talk about a storefront that Jim has provided to other artists in the area, some things he enjoys listening to while he works, and his role as the secretary for the AACB that supports blacksmiths across the area.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Jen Luna from Art Round Tennessee. They begin with recapping a successful Art Prowl last month, Jen's show that has just opened at The Silver Fern with hand carved woodcuts, and where the inspirations of the images came from and more about the show.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks with Shannon Buckley, a new artist to the region that has settled in the Rock Island area. They talk about Shannon and the various mediums that she works in beginning with sewing, what the deciding factor to move to Tennessee was, and some different things she likes to listen to when it comes to working.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. lit...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Jordan Strilecky from CPAC & City of Cookeville Leisure Services. Jordan lays out the upcoming schedule for CPAC and Leisure Services with upcoming Christmas events, a new show and art exhibit combo that opens in January, and what's coming up for events inside the building. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Josh Fracker, the owner of True Love Tattoo in Cookeville. They touch on Josh previews a flash event to support Helping Hands, what gave him the inspiration to get into tattooing, and previewing Art Prowl next weekend with artists coming into the shop. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka visits with Barbara Chambers, a mixed media artist from Monterey. They talk about what brought Barbara to Tennessee and what's kept her here, how the area and art community stands out here in comparison to being in New York, and what're some of the things we can expect to see at Art Prowl coming up in November. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock95...

Join host Andrea Kruszka sits down with Rhyan McReynolds, an artist with a mixed media background and also a middle school art teacher. They talk about what was it that got him interested in art, how he decided he wanted to become an art teacher, and if he listens to anything to inspire him while he's working on projects.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka meets with Jen Luna and Emma Levitz, the co-directors of Art Round Tennessee as they preview next month's Art Prowl event. They discuss what to expect from this year's Art Prowl with some new businesses and artists featured, how the First Friday events have been going that Art Round puts on, and more on the demos that will be available. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on...

Join host Andrea Kruszka visits with Pamela Claytor, a photographer with many different backgrounds that include boudoir and pin-up photography. They talk about Pamela's background with photography going back early in her childhood, where the inspiration comes from for her set-ups, and what her favorite part is about doing boudoir and pin-up photo shoots. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite R...

Join host Andrea Kruszka meets with Amy Ing, co-owner of Spotlight Costumes in Cookeville. They talk about where the idea of a costume shop came from, the fun in supplying the costumes to different productions, and what's the most challenging thing she encounters when providing costumes for shows. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka sits down with Nick Freeman, an artist in Cookeville and owner of Picasso's Gift Shop. Nick talks about how he started charcoal drawings of local interests in Cookeville, listening to television mostly while working instead of going the music route, and discussing the idea of his store Picasso's Gift Shop and some of the artists they have. New episodes every Sunday at 8am...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Tennessee Tech's Chris Reames, an associate professor in the School of Music. They discuss what attracted Chris to the position in the School of Music at Tennessee Tech, some of the other classes he teaches and what they do in those classes, and previewing a concert at Pleasant Hill Community Church on Sept. 17th. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Tennessee Tech Percussion teacher Jayce Clemons. Jayce gives some background on earning his Master's at the University of North Texas, if anything related to getting his doctorate will relate to his background in composing music, and  how he got started with building instruments. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Briana discusses being a general artist and working with different mediums. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with general artist Briana Blohm from Cookeville. They talk about how she acquired her other artistic backgrounds while also having an industrial design background, how the art scene in the Upper Cumberland compares to North Dakota, and getting inspiration in everything from family to...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with artist and painter Katie Tyler. They look at what influenced Katie to start painting going all the way back to kindergarten, where she gets her ideas and some artists that likes to bounce ideas off of, and how the art scene here is different from New York's art scene. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9 literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks with Putnam County musician Andrew Buckner. They look at the song that Andrew heard that made him want to get started in music, where he tends to get his inspiration from when making new music, and the new instrumental album that was just released and what his goal is for these. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with metalworker and Cookeville resident David Fricke. They look at David's background with metalworking and how he got started, upcoming projects including one with some local Cookeville businesses, and if there is anything he likes to listen to while he works. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks with the some of the cast of Out Of This World and director Logan Taylor. The group talks about what the idea was to start something like this, details about the show and their "family" process of doing things together, and some exciting things the show has that people can expect when they come to the show.  New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9....

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she visits with Tyler Asher, owner of The Rustic Nail. They discuss the journey of starting The Rustic Nail, how Tyler's day job at the Small Business Development Center helps him with his business and the business a client has, and some favorite projects from the past and his favorite material to use. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with the owners of Illuminated Grain, Andrew Kruse and his wife Nida. The three talk about what was the idea that sparked the husband and wife's company, how Nida handles the marketing and the behind-the-scenes roles, and how sustainability plays an important role with Illuminated Grain. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Haley Smith, a candle maker in Cookeville. The two discuss how she decided what scents to make and how they're different from everyday candles, Haley's experience setting up for the first time at Made Here Market, and the response from friends in the art community or in theatre. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks to Kara Potts, a graphic design student from Tennessee Tech. The two talk about how her dad who also has a background in art encouraged her to explore art more, how hand stitching something in a project works into digital design, and if there are other mediums Kara might like to explore in the future. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literoc...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Katelyn Dunn, a fiber artist from Cookeville. The two talk about what she specializes in with fiber arts being an umbrella term, where all of her different inspirations come from, and Katelyn's process from collecting the wool to how she makes it into a product. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she visits with Ben Weaver, a Cookeville photographer and film student. The two discuss going to film school but also wanting to develop his skills in photography, how film school is going and the things it has in common with photography, and some of Ben's favorite places that he's gone and taken pictures at. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock9...

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks with the owner of the Arts Garage, Karyn Miller. They look at discussing Karyn's DIY studio that both tourists and locals alike find interesting, some of her most interesting guests that she's encountered, and what stands out about this area and stories about other places. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com