Beats, Beds & Browns

Pastor Curtis Whitaker of FAITH CDC Farms will be our guest as we discuss the incredible movement underway in Gary, Indiana. Pastor Whitaker and his team have been working on changing the 'blight to light' in the Emerson neighborhood through agriculture. The dream begins with a garden, and transforms into a food hub, commercial food market, distribution hub, senior living and wellness trai...

A movement within a movement, Farm-Her Carmen is a former minister who received a calling to provide a safe space for people prior to COVID. Her vision has manifested itself into the Oases Botanic Garden in Gary, IN. A calming and soothing garden respite from whatever troubles you. Now, the space is evolving to include a commercial garlic farm. The entrance of the former Army Reserve Center (3510...

Heavy Crownz is an Artist, Creative Director, and Community Curator hailing from the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. He has one purpose for his music; to plant seeds of positive thought in the minds of his listeners. With a raspy voice, shifty effortless flow, and unique sense of style, Heavy's sounds is agricultural; forever promoting growth and beauty in it. Heavy has emb...

Sakari Smithwick: Culinary Maestro Extraordinaire Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, and Culinary Innovator Sakari Smithwick Introduction: Sakari Smithwick is not just a chef; he is a culinary visionary who has taken the world by storm with his innovative approach to food. With a flair for creativity, an unyielding passion for culinary excellence, and an infectious personality, Sakari has carved his na...

Windy City Mushroom was founded in 2020. With the start of the pandemic, healthy resources became scarce and mushrooms were out of stock in nearly every grocery store and co-op. Chicago needed a sustainable option for local consumers, thus Windy City Mushroom was born. Located in the Ford City neighborhood of Chicago, we pride ourselves on growing the finest premium gourmet mushrooms Chicago has t...

Two Eagles Distillery, founded in 2017, is the passion project of three friends with a thirst for finely crafted spirits and a simple belief that quality matters. We’re very proud to be the first Distillery in Mount Prospect, a near suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Beginning with our flagship offering, 100 Mile Vodka®, Two Eagles is focused on creating the highest quality spirits and beverages, sourci...

An enigma to most, to others a ghost. Oklahoma rapper Ganawae has been showing up stages throughout Chicagoland. Opening for acts like Crimeapple and Rome Streetz, Ganawae is the definition of emerging, if not already emergent. We're always happy to cut it up with talented hip-hop artists and couldn't be more pleased to share the screen with this incredible performer. #chicagohiphop #toppe...

After catching Jaylin at the Crimeapple show organized by @amearlymorning, I knew I had to reach out. He's got a unique flow that emphasizes speed and precision. Can't wait to put him through the gauntlet with Hard Hitters and Wig Splitters. Subscribe to Beats, Beds, & Browns on YouTube: / @beatsbedsbrowns ------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out ou...

Nikky Witkowski, Purdue Extension Educator; Agricultural and Natural Resources sat with us to discuss the essential services provided by Porter County Indiana's Purdue Extension.  Nikky and her team offer a multitude of learning opportunities and support services for the public including Master Gardener Classes, Master Gardener hotline, farm and gardening programs, drone training and much mor...

Alternative hip hop is a subgenre of hip hop music that encompasses a wide range of styles that are not typically identified as mainstream. Eddie Yuma is on the fast track to mainstream success as his stream of consciousness flows encompass influences from 'Cudi, Wiz, Doom and more. We love our lyricists and Eddie does not disappoint. His interview was another example of us liking the musical vibe...

Steve Howe is a genuine dude with a boyish passion for the things that make him happy. Whether it's marching through the open pastures where he proudly raises his animals, or delivering packaged meat orders to numerous high end downtown restaurants, the man is living the dream. Through generations of family lineage, Howe Farms has developed a pedigree of genealogy within their pigs that provides t...

We had the 'distilled' pleasure of interviewing Vern Brown of Duneland Distillery. Forged from John "Happy Jack" Hamrick, who was at once a Baptist minister and a moonshiner, the family distilling traditions were passed down through the generations. Now it's Vern Brown's turn, the great-great-grandson of "Happy Jack". Duneland Distillery is housed in an old 23,000 sq ft. bowling alley at 124 N. 8t...

Check out this cold interview we just wrapped with the bar grizzly, Polar Bear Triple (PBT). Straight outta' Polar City, he brings a gravelly sound that catches your attention with smooth smoke! Learn about the trials and travails of independent artistry through the eyes of someone who's living it. Hear the peaks and valleys of studio life vs live performances. See him plant some seeds for future...

Bringing the heat from the depths of his soul whether sharing about an op gone bad or a girl run astray, Ju Jilla knows bars. There's no hiding behind flashy production, the full weight of his lyrical talents are on display on every track. There are no L's in his library, he drops straight poetry on every rhyme. Whether he's fusing simile's and metaphors into tales from the streets or unwinding th...

In 1938, the Boone Co. Jail was upgraded and fortified, ensuring the building would stand strong against potential civil unrest. At that time, a secret tunnel was installed for quick entry and exit, adding to the building’s already impressive architecture and design. The building served the local Sherriff’s department faithfully until a new facility was built on the outskirts of town in 1992. The...

Dynamite wrapped in an exterior of sweetness. Check out the verbal fire she's spittin' on every verse. More importantly, learn what makes the King of Queens tick. Beats, Beds, & Browns, a Youtube series about emerging hiphop artists, gardening in all its forms, and brown spirits. We cover where you from, where you're going and what you're doing. Starting with her upbringing and covering challenges...

Every year we hope to put together a dope show of emerging artists, selected from our roster of prior, current year and prospective interviewees. This year, we were fortunate enough to secure an incredible venue and a very talented lineup.  Hosted at RockaBlock Print Screener in Merrillville, IN, we had opening acts and prospective interviewees KNG Malik and 33 Mr Misfit start us off, followe...

Corey Hagelberg is an interdisciplinary artist and teacher. He is co-founder and director of the Calumet Artist Residency (CAR), whose mission is to connect people, art and nature in the Calumet Region. For the last 15 years, his work with black and white woodcut has highlighted the relationship between the human and natural world. Recently, his social practice has increasingly addressed issues of...

We couldn't be more pleased to present the founder and leadership team of PittMoss, the revolutionary, up-cycled peat-free potting mixes for outdoor and indoor plants! PittMoss manufactures revolutionary soilless potting mixes from organic, recycled paper. Carefully and locally sourced, their peat-free products are the result of decades-long research into the use of recycled paper fibers. The resu...

We're pleased to host Indiana State Representative Earl L. Harris, Jr. on the show. Representative Harris was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2016. He represents Indiana House District 2, which is within Lake County. Harris serves as Assistant Democratic Floor Leader and on the following legislative committees: Ways and Means, Government and Regulatory Reform, and Roads an...

I was honored to tour the grounds at Tulip Tree Gardens, the Commercial Farm started by Rachael and Jesse Smedberg. Rachael started Tulip Tree Gardens as a micro farm applying her knowledge in soil health and organic practices while supplying her local community with organic produce. And Jesse brings years of engineering experience along with a passion for nature, science and wellness. Working tog...

From Blue Island to Bricktown, Oakley Blvd runs through the city. Bridging blocks and binding Chicago through different neighborhoods across a variety of different backgrounds. A.M. Early Morning has been brought up in these blocks and raps from the same streets, but with heart. He brings the city’s soul with him in his verses and has been working to unite the underground hip-hop community through...

Beats, Beds, & Browns, a Youtube series about emerging hip-hop artists, gardening in all its forms, and brown spirits, is pleased to present Vivid Scientific, The Bar Razor. A Colorado native hailing from his hometown of Denver, Vivid Scientific brings a unique new wave sound that captures that classic, real hiphop feeling. Best known for his smooth, yet sometimes aggressive style, Vivid has b...

Beats, Beds, & Browns, a Youtube series about emerging hip-hop artists, gardening in all its forms, and brown spirits, is pleased to present Ethan Draco. A local artist who has been brought up on the East Coast, the NW Suburbs of Chicago, and Chicago Proper, Draco has always known he'd be performing. Working with Higher Learning Music Group to produce sharp lyrics with dope beats has Ethan on...

Beats, Beds, & Browns, a Youtube series about emerging hip-hop artists, gardening in all its forms, and brown spirits, is pleased to present Julian Love (@jloveraps). A local Chicago artist Love's interest in music started in elementary school after drafting some fifth grade love poems. Julian traversed the battle rap scene and even served time in Terror Squad, a footwork crew out of the East...