Bingo Is Life: A Post-Bingo Harrisonburg Podcast

For the song writers, music creators, and anyone who has ever been in a band! Christian and Mike take the time for another vanity episode to discuss what it takes to make music. And they each share a song that highlights that path. Whether through a group dynamic or a creative space of solitude, the creative process is a special place to experience the here and the now! A few mentions: Keep up wit...

With Chris and Christian on vacation, we finally have a calm, civilized conversation. Sure. Let’s call it that. We are very fortunate to have Jay Zehr on the podcast as a regular cohost. For this episode, we decided to take a deeper dive into a business he once owned, Town and Campus Records, a Harrisonburg record store in the heart of downtown from the late 80s to mid 90s. Join us for the history...

Rolling along… This episode barely stays on the rails. Vocalist Haley Hudson joins us to talk about her musical journey and her band, Haley’s Comet. Cool detail- the five member band has a unique dynamic in that Haley’s father is also a part! Being a professor, Haley shares how she found a true passion in teaching others. She even provides a few tricks of the trade!  A few mentions: Join our maili...

We are fortunate to have another Staunton creative join us! We welcome Matt Parrish, the Artistic Director for ShenanArts. Matt shares his experience with the folks, the spaces, and the work that make Staunton such a great place for art and community theatre. We also take a quick dive into how Matt found his way here from Georgia and his interesting backstory growing up in a not-so-well-known reli...

We welcome Kalela Williams and Davey White to the show! Kalela and Davey tell us about their work in Staunton with Off Center and Staunton Augusta Art Center. Both are creative doers who love what they do and appreciate Staunton as a wonderful home for their art! We took a deep dive into many of their different projects and included links in the show notes. Do yourself a favor and go check out wha...

In this episode we welcome Ryan Faraci, local record store owner and music community builder! Ryan tells us about his business in Harrisonburg's Liberty Street Mercantile Building-  Rhythm and Vinyl. And the space also affords a listening room known as- The Rhythm Den. Make sure to check out his venue for a truly unique Harrisonburg musical experience. Ryan is a big fan of our little town and we a...

Metal fans celebrate! We are incredibly fortunate to have Maggie Worthington join us to talk about the fascinating world of Sludge Metal! Even if metal is not your bag, Maggie’s take on the local music scene is worth the listen. We love the Staunton scene and are so honored to have Maggie join us for a great dive into the musical fabric that forms our local flavor! Ironically, even Doc Watson fans...

From the band Uncle Bengine, we welcome vocalist, guitarist, and song writer Ben Schlabaugh! Ben shares his story- Mennonite background and all. This is a great episode for the musician’s musician! Ben is another great example of the type of productive, creative individual that our local community is so lucky to have! We talk about a lot of music, a lot of where this music comes from, and a lot of...

This week we welcome Davis Cabrera who tells us about a new Harrisonburg project she is involved in: Wizard Mode Brewcade! We are so happy to see the sister company of our sponsor, Restless Moons, create a new space for gamers, players, arcade lovers, special events, and of course - great brews from Restless Moons! Opening soon and more info to come… A few mentions: Restless Moons Brewing - Brews...

Song writers rejoice! We have Grammy nominated Scott Murray joining us for a fine episode designed to pique the interest of any creative type who dares to look for a bit of inspiration in our local ‘burg! Scott shares his process and the wonderful community he is building with the Shenandoah Songwriter’s Collective hosted by our own Black Sheep Coffee in downtown Harrisonburg. Lot’s of upcoming ev...

We are so pleased to welcome Jo and Ray Enke, one of Harrisonburg’s musical dynamic duos! They share how they found each other, landed in Harrisonburg, and are still playing music in the local scene. Both are educators so they automatically earn a special place in our hearts. Links are in the show notes. Do yourself a favor and find the time to see the folks play! Whether in a brewery, a cidery, a...

One and all! We present Joby the Slightly Magnificent! This week, we welcome Joby to the show. Joby shares the story of a wandering performer who happens to land in our little town. As a musician, magician, and anarchist, Joby has plenty to share. Whether playing in the awesome local band, The Amateur Rodeo, or advocating for a better world, Joby brings a spirit that inspires and reminds us all to...

We are honored to welcome JMU professors Dr. Doe Polanz and her colleague, Professor Adrienne Hooker.  They tell us about their upcoming exhibit, “Marie Antoinette: Pop Culture Icon.” We talk guillotines, pop iconography, and how Marie Antoinette still gives our current society a space to explore our own cultural identities. Doe and Adrienne bring a passion to the subject that guarantees an intere...

Imagine a beautiful recording studio nestled in an inspirational natural setting. Inside, your gracious hosts are there not only to record your music, but guide you through an artistic experience in a space designed to inspire! CJ Metz joins us this week and shares all the info about his studio space, Sill and Glade a Cabin Recording Studio, also known simply as “The Cabin” in nearby Mt. Solon. Yo...

This week, a sweet, simple, evergreen episode! Jay, Chris, and Mike share a couple songs from the vault. We play two Jay songs and a new release from Basement Rebellion! A song-writers episode. A deeper dive into the magical process of creating music, sharing it, and enjoying what you do. A few mentions: Restless Moons Brewing - Stay local! https://www.restlessmoons.com/ Ruby’s Arcade - The Roots...

This episode we delve into the wonderful musical world of the Red Wing Roots Music Festival! We are joined by Laura Leischner, who shares her story about how she got involved in this incredible event. Join us for a little behind-the-scenes chat about the festival and find out how you can get involved! Links are in the show notes! A few mentions: Restless Moons Brewing - Somethings brewing. More ab...

Top of the Irish to ya and happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Jay, Christian, and Mike talk about the local zeitgeist. A little local politics and dancing. A little St. Patrick’s and potato history. A little nonsense about Italy and the tomato. We even have a hot-off-the-press announcement about some new music! Take a break from anything serious and hang out with us! Even when we don’t have a guest, the l...

Take a special trip in local history with us! We welcome retired professor, musician, published author, and one of the godfathers of downtown revitalization- Dr. Bob Bersson! Bob shines a little light on Harrisonburg’s creative scene from the 80s to 90s and shares his role in Citizens For Downtown. Bob and his peers helped advocate for a vibrant downtown scene. A great listen for anyone who is int...

We first need to welcome our newest sponsor, Restless Moons Brewing! We plan to partner with them over the next few months to bring more awesome to this town. We also welcome John Yoder Gullman who talks to us about his passion for Old Time Music, playing banjo, and how participating in a close music community can help improve our world!  A great conversation and a great guy! Plenty of follow up l...

We welcome back to the show, Bill Howard! Bill has taken on a new role as an official fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, Adagio House. He shares how they provide support services for individuals with disabilities and their families. Bill and his colleagues remind us how we can all be a part of making our community - and our world - a better place!  A few mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - Great piz...

All the way from the 90s, we welcome the band, Spilling Dew! We speak with Todd Schlabach and Travis Whitmore who tell us what it’s like to keep a band going for over 30 years! We talk about their upcoming shows, new songs, and an opportunity for folks to be a part of their live album recording at Clementine’s on March 6th! Links are in the show notes! A few mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - Spilling chee...

We were able to record our podcast right after the Save the Court Square Theater Event on Saturday, February 7th. We raised some money and had a wonderful time! Thanks to everyone who was able to join us to lift our local arts and the great spaces that support it! Special guests Grayson Pritchard and JP Gulla are able to join us for a few words as well. What a great night! All our sponsors for the...

We get a visit from two members of the incredibly fun, punkish, Beastie Boys inspired, and polka-adjacent, local band- The Dad Bods! Ben and Lars tell us about their favorite Harrisonburg venues, what makes a fun show and why “fun” is always the biggest goal. A few mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - Work on your pizza bod with our wonderful sponsor - https://rubysarcade.com/ The Dad Bods - Death, Taxes, &a...

Scantron The DestroŸÿer Yes, we spelled that right. Why is there an extra “Y” you might ask. Why is there an umlaut? Do you even know what you have to do to your keyboard to make that happen… Why??? Exactly. No more questions! Shaun and Bill talk to us about their energetic and loud surf rock band, Scantron The DestroŸÿer. This is what happens when four local educators decide to be creative. We ta...

We welcome Chuck Troutman, one of our area’s finest local music scene promoters. He shares the myriad of acts he has the fortune to advocate for in our local scene. Born in DC, Chuck found himself in Harrisonburg because this is where his mother ran out of bus fare. He found his way from being a passionate champion for the music community to being a trail maintainer for the Appalachian Trail. Chuc...