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During June of 2011 a couple of my siblings and I planned a trip to Washington that we dubbed "Grunge-Cation". Being huge fans of Nirvana it seemed like the perfect time to go see the EMP's (at the time) Nirvana exhibit. Tony had been in contact with Kurt Cobain's Grandpa, Leland Cobain, and arranged for us to visit with him. It's been 30 years since the passing of Kurt Cobai...

Drew Ahlborg plays in numerous bands including Audiochonk, The Benchwarmers and a Green Day tribute band called Brainstewed. Drew is also a promoter. He recently made an announcement that his time playing in bands might be coming to an end towards the end of this year. Drew, along with WCZR's Bob Minter, join us for an informative hour exploring Drew's musical past, present and future. Aud...

Smoke Free Home is a Dance Punk band out of Oshkosh Wisconsin. They recently released their latest EP "Bad New" on vinyl. Next week they'll be releasing a new single called "Frog Legs" and will be following that up later this year with a tour. Smoke Free Home on the web: smokefreehome.bandcamp.com facebook.com/smokefreehomeband open.spotify.com/artist/1v0DKzA6mfqBcXcAA1asx5...

TUK is a rock band out of Green Bay, WI. Their debut album, "The Story of Stereo City" showcased frontman Andrew Summers songwriting skills and influences. The band recently released a single called "I Only Smoke When I Drink" from their upcoming album. This marks the first time the members of TUK have all contributed to songwriting duties. As such, the sound of the album has m...

Steve McCabe is best known as the frontman for Oshkosh-based Redshift Headlights. Prior to that Steve was in other projects including Cookie Bug, congratulations on your decision to become a pilot, and the Willis among others. On March 15th he released his first solo album under the name "Bird and Air". I’d like to welcome Steve McCabe to Fox Cities Core on Code Zero Radio. Bird and Air...

Based out of the Fox Cities, Fox Menagerie aren’t your typical band. Featuring a rotating cast of musicians, the band is known for a mix of original and re-imagined covers filmed in the setting of a school library. Joe Slyzelia and Dave Jerabek from Fox Menagerie join us for an hour long LIVE interview. Fox Menagerie on YouTube: youtube.com/@FoxMenagerie Code Zero Radio is an independent streaming...

Elmer Glueskin is a two piece rock n’ roll band consisting of siblings Ava on guitar and Hudson on drums. Their latest EP is called "Ugly, Lazy, And Disrespectful". The siblings appeared on the show along with their Dad, Ben, who writes for the band and helps manage them. On the Web: facebook.com/elmer.glueskin You can listen in via WCZR Code Zero Radio (live. CodeZeroRadio.com) or tune...

Jim Runge started in the Green Bay music scene as the frontman for the early 80’s band “No Response”. He’s worked in the music industry for over two decades, notably as the tour manager for artists such as Collective Soul, The Replacements and The Black Keys. He’s recently started uploading videos to his YouTube channel focusing on his career and his battle with Parkinson’s. You can view the Jim R...

Appleton media giant Len Nelson referred to these guys as “The Fox Valley musical legends and golden gods of the local and regional scene in the latter 80s to mid-90s”. Within the last year, the band has made a significant portion of their musical catalog available on the streaming services for the world to enjoy. They got back together on January 20th, 2024 to reminisce on the band. On the Web: h...

Matty Day's musical journey has encompassed a diverse range of projects, including notable bands such as The Foamers?, The Priggs, Muddy Udders, Hang Ten and his contributions to Cory Chisel's live band, among others. Excitingly, he's on the brink of unveiling his debut solo album, which will also receive a special vinyl release. On the Web: facebook.com/MattyDayVerified You can listen...

Frank Anderson is a versatile creative force, donning multiple hats as an Animator, Director, Author, Musician, and Historian. His musical journey has been a lifelong passion, with stints as a West Coast musician for Country Western acts and later as a session musician at Smart Studios in Madison. Frank also co-directed the film "The Life of Reilly" and penned the acclaimed work "Wi...

Jenna Kopitske is a drummer, pianist, and composer who has appeared at a wide range of venues throughout the state of Wisconsin for many years. She recently moved to Nashville, TN, and after a few months, she picked up her first national tour drumming/bandleading with Hawaiian country artist Waylon Nihipali. While in Nashville, she landed her first endorsement with her favorite cymbal company, Pai...

Justin Perkins is an accomplished musician with roots here in the Fox Cities. He started playing music in bands like Yesterday’s Kids and the Obsoletes, and eventually played all over the country, in bands like Screeching Weasel and Bash & Pop with Tommy Stintson of the Replacements. He’ currently a mastering engineer and runs Mystery Room Mastering out of Madison, WI. We covered a lot of topi...

2023 marks Ifdakar’s 16th year together. What started as a high school friends jam session has evolved into an undeniable force in the Midwestern original music scene. Known for their high energy live shows and massive catalog of unique and engaging material, the Appleton based rock group has cemented their legacy as original music trailblazers with a decade and a half’s worth of boundary pushing...

Steev baker is a lo-fi singer-songwriter from rural Wisconsin. He has spent time in the music scenes of Oshkosh, West Bend, Milwaukee, and Madison over the past 20 years playing songs about faith, doubt, anxiety, love, and the places we call home. Steev's latest album "All Joy E.P." was recorded by Stephen McCabe at Big Garage Studios in Oshkosh, WI. On the Web: https://steevbaker.ba...

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Appleton, Wisconsin, Kyle Megna & The Monsoons are a dynamic musical force that blends genres, creating a sound all their own. Led by frontman Kyle Megna, the band is known for their soulful, gritty performances and an extensive body of work that spans rock, folk, blues, and beyond. Earlier this year the band released an EP called Charlatan. On September...

The Traveling Suitcase appeared on the show a few months ago. They're back to talk about the new EP called "The Basement Tapes". We go through the album track by track. You can purchase the album here: thetravelingsuitcase.bandcamp.com Code Zero Radio is an independent streaming rock station broadcasting out of Appleton, WI. Listen on the website or anywhere using your smart speaker....

Green Screen Kid is a high-energy three piece pop-rock group out of Appleton, WI. They have released numerous EPs and have performed all over the country. They recently announced a new single and a show to commemorate their ten year anniversary as a band. Beau and Alex stopped by to talk about the history of the band and what's to come. On the Web: https://linktr.ee/greenscreenkid Code Zero Ra...

DUSK is approaching their 10 year anniversary. The band is set to release their newest album "Glass Pastures" later next month. The band did a live interview on Fox Cities Core to talk about the origins of the band and provided insite into what went into creating the upcoming album. DUSK on Bandcamp: https://countrydusk.bandcamp.com You can listen in via WCZR Code Zero Radio (live. CodeZ...

Rise Together Founding member & Board Chair Anthony Alvarado appeared on Code Zero Radio to talk about Rise Together's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration taking place from 5-9pm September 12th (Tuesday) on Houdini Plaza downtown Appleton. This family friendly event will include Spoken Word by Joseph Green of LMS Voice & Alex Schotten of Lifted Poets Society, Music by Crucial Moves, Jammin...

Green Bay/Madison Rock Trio "Scary Cannaries" joined us for a live interview on September 9, 2023. During the interview we covered on topics such as how they got into music, how the band started, playing shows and what's to come. You can find out more about Scary Canaries on their webpages: facebook.com/scarycanaries instagram.com/scarycanaries scarycanaries.bandcamp.com You can list...

Brett Newski from "Newski" joined us for a live interview on Code Zero Radio's Fox Cities Core during the Mile of Music Festival. A revival of 90’s alternative, Wisconsin's off-kilter rock trio NEWSKI enlists a friend/musical influence on every track for their new LP Friend Rock. From veterans like Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), Brian Vander Ark (the Verve Pipe), Ryan Miller (Guster),...

Zebra Mussel is a supergroup made up of some of the best musicans from the Fox Cities and have been described as "The World's Greatest Psych Prog Surf Band". Zebra Mussel on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082945011647 You can listen in via WCZR Code Zero Radio (live. CodeZeroRadio.com) or tune into the Fox Cities Core YouTube page. Code Zero Radio is an independent streamin...

Sherry Lane is a band from the Green Bay, WI area. Sherry Lane captures the essence of originality, weaving it with their unique Indie/Alternative sound. The band was formed in early 2018. Their latest release is called "Rough Night". Sherry Lane Link Tree: linktr.ee/sherrylane You can listen in via WCZR Code Zero Radio (live. CodeZeroRadio.com) or tune into the Fox Cities Core YouTube p...

Fox Cities based band Disconapse joined us on the July 15th, 2023 episode of Fox Cities Core for a live interview on Code Zero Radio. Disconapse have taken elements of funk, soul and rock and created something all their own. Their first album, "Into the Water", was released in 2021. Join us as we discuss the start of the band, the recording process and so much more. Facebook.com/disconap...