KPC Underground Podcast

Aaron sits down with Lizzy Shapiro of Lizzy and the Triggermen before their 2024 KPC show to chat music, acting, identity, and combining old and new forms of creativity to experience the sublime. Get tickets to Lizzy and the Triggermen LIVE at Kirkland Performance Center on April 30, 2026: https://www.kpcenter.org/event/lizzy-the-triggermen-2026/About Lizzy and the Triggermen: LA-based big band, L...

Aaron sits down with KPC Executive Director Jeff Lockhart to talk about the major renovations coming to KPC in 2025. Elevate KPC: A New Theater For The Next Generation aims to raise $4.6 million to modernize Kirkland Performance Center. With $3.4 million already raised, Jeff and Aaron chat about all the ways KPC is inviting the community to be a part of its future! https://www.elevatekpc.org https...

Aaron sits down for an engaging conversation with DJ + producer + songwriter ZOF about their process for creating electronic music. Attend ZOF's workshop at KPC Studios on 2/24/24! https://www.kpcenter.org/zof "Nostalgic Premonitions" out now on Dome Of Doom: https://zofmusic.bandcamp.com/album/nostalgic-premonitions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3OB2YmoLc6oOQNRVSCqpsU?si=R...

Aaron sits down with Sam Pettit, director of 2024 KPC Community Show Peter and the Starcatcher , playing at Kirkland Performance Center March 1-3 and 8-10, 2024! Sam talks about the uniqueness and importance of community theater, and gives a short rundown of the fun, humor, and heart of the show. Get your tickets today at https://www.kpcenter.org!

Aaron sits down with Michael Henrichsen and Jimmy Keys from Seattle 80's tribute band Nite Wave for a fun chat about not-so-humble beginnings, staying busy, and making it work as a band with full-time jobs. Check out more about Nite Wave at https://www.nitewaveparty.com

Aaron sits down with KPC Executive Director Jeff Lockhart to discuss his learnings over the past 10 years of involvement at Kirkland Performance Center! Check out Jeff's band endeavors at https://livevinylproductions.com/ https://www.kpcenter.org

Aaron sits down with ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro to chat about the holidays in Hawaii, collaboration, and maintaining the attitude of a student. Check out more about Jake at https://www.jakeshimabukuro.com https://www.kpcenter.org https://www.kpcstudios.org

Aaron sits down with innovative and genre-bending jazz singer José James for a discussion about pushing category boundaries, and the balance between embracing your creative vision and giving freedom to collaborators. Check out José James' music, tour dates, and more at https://www.josejamesmusic.com https://www.kpcenter.org https://www.kpcstudios.org

Aaron sits down with Dave and Joey from The Bros. Landreth for a chat about vulnerability, inspiration, and nerding out on gear! Check out all things The Bros. Landreth at https://www.thebroslandreth.com/ https://www.kpcenter.org https://www.kpcstudios.org

Aaron sits down with Grammy-winner Alex Cuba to chat about his career, life changes, and wanting to live outside a box. Check out Alex's music at https://www.alexcuba.com Alex Cuba's Tiny Desk concert: https://youtu.be/A3ThZptD8WY?si=HhEZ441wRBgs5jv5 https://www.kpcenter.org

Ailisa and Aaron sit down with musician & songwriter Peter Donovan to chat influences, songwriting process, imposter syndrome, and more! Peter also shares 2 original song performances! Check out Peter's music at https://www.peterdonovanmusic.com Check out KPC Studios latest class offerings at https://www.kpcenter.org/education-co... https://www.kpcenter.org https://www.kpcstudios.org

Aaron sits down with songwriter, speaker, and author Stephen Kellogg (and his piano player + daughter Sophia!) for a great conversation about inspiration, meeting your heroes, and learning to be yourself. Check out Stephen's video "How To Say Goodbye" here: https://youtu.be/9A21dnbUMEU Stephen's TEDx talk, "I Can't Get No (Job) Satisfaction": https://youtu.be/xYdTkf...

Aaron has a delightful conversation with Bob Flick from the storied & legendary folk group The Brothers Four, a KPC hometown favorite! Bob chats about their humble beginnings at the University Of Washington, and how a practical joke unintentionally set their career in motion. Check out the full conversation! Be sure to follow along with the latest from The Brothers Four at https://www.brothers...

Aaron sits down with folk rock artist Brett Dennen for a great conversation about inspiration, letting go of fear, and gratefulness. Follow Brett's music at http://www.brettdennen.live http://www.kpcenter.org

Aaron sits down with Tim Wilson from the indie rock band Ivan & Alyosha before their show at KPC, for a chat about band names, the grind of being an artist full time, and learning to find your voice as an artist. Follow Ivan & Alyosha's music at http://www.ivanandalyosha.com http://www.kpcenter.org

Aaron sits down with Canadian crooner Matt Dusk before his sold out show at KPC to talk Sinatra, Vegas, and... soft house music? Listen in for a great conversation! Follow Matt Dusk's music at http://www.mattdusk.com http://www.kpcenter.org

Aaron sits down for an extended conversation and deep dive into show production 101 with Rose Yurcina, local actor and star of the upcoming Sound Of Music show at KPC.    https://www.kpcenter.org  https://www.kpcstudios.org

Aaron sits down with Azam Ali of contemporary middle eastern music group NIYAZ, before their show at KPC (during their soundcheck!). They chat about the role of culture in creativity, and the universal desire for connection with something more.  Learn more about NIYAZ at https://www.niyazmusic.com , and be sure to follow them on social media at @niyazmusicofficial . https://www.kpcenter.org &...

Aaron sits down with KPC Executive Director and musician Jeff Lockhart to chat band dynamics, playing live, industry vs artistry, and much more! Check out a few of Jeff's bands at https://livevinylproductions.com/.   https://www.kpcenter.org https://www.kpcstudios.org

Aaron interviews master of the American fiddle Mark O'Connor! Mark chats about his unlikely beginnings in the Seattle area, the importance of mentorship, and the unique challenge of finding your own voice and creativity.  Follow Mark's music at https://www.markoconnor.com, and visit http://oconnormethod.com to learn all about Mark's educational programs.  https://www.kpcenter.org  ...

Aaron sits down with KPC Director of Community Programs and Education Ailisa Newhall to chat touring, education, and revolutionary ideas around the democratization of music and empowering creativity in "ordinary people".    https://www.kpcenter.org  https://www.kpcstudios.org

Jeff Lockhart sits down with power couple from Heart By Heart, Steve Fossen and Somar Macek, before their show at KPC. They chat about Heart's humble beginnings in the Seattle area, to the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, to living out life as husband and wife in a rock band today.    Check out Heart By Heart's 2021 virtual performance from KPC here: https://youtu.be/D3iXiXDxjAg Learn more ab...

Aaron talks with Jeff on our inaugural podcast about leading through change, and being able to see a future in challenging times. Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, rate, comment, etc!   https://www.kpcenter.org https://www.kpcstudios.org

Welcome to the KPC Underground Podcast! Presented by KPC Studios and Kirkland Performance Center, KPC Underground is a podcast centered on connecting with YOU – our community, locally and globally – through creativity and the arts. Subscribe today, and tell your friends!