Getting Close UP!

Season 5, Season 5, Season 5, Season 5, Season 5, Season 5, Season 5 Can you believe we started this talk show 2 years ago, trying to find guest amongst people we know?  Now we have a whole community of creatives that we can call upon to tell their unique stories and display their unique gifts.    Our first guest of Season 5 is a well known artist in the community and someone who has become a memb...

We've reached the end of season 4, ending with a creative who's walk through life led down the black and white path of Kansas straight to the yellow brick road to Dream Street. Betting on himself, Lucas Carpenter uprooted his comfy, cozy, safe surroundings to follow his dream to be come a film producer; leaving Kansas for the bright lights of NY. Lucas and Danielle touch on his inspiring journey....

There is such a negative connotation when referring to someone a two faced, but what about when someone is referred to as the man with one thousand and one faces? Well let's meet him...............welcome to the purple chairs Michael McQuary. Host Danielle Cox and Mr. Michael McQuary go back in time to the days of old Hollywood, the New York Club Kid scene and the years of impersonation that have...

Bugzy Beast, Gnotezz, King Kihei and Antonio J are the special guest who makeup the S4E9 Panel Show. You can only image what it’s like bringing 4 different rappers with different experiences at different places in their career to talk on all the different topics that define who an artist is. Host Danielle Cox and our 4 guest present to you………theRapper Panel. You can also see the video version of t...

If you remember the Band Leader panel show from Season 3 (episode 11) then you will surely remember our S4E8 guest, songstress Frankie Lynn Shorez. Host Danielle Cox and Frankie getting into new conversations regarding building a fan base, being an artist and manager, new singles and being the odd woman out in a family of athletes; culminating in the ability to take all her experiences and wrap th...

How do you come up with a name like Delilah Sugarwood, well it involves a bird, a condominium and some great advice from a friend. Tune into this episode and find the answer to the riddle as Host Danielle Cox and Delilah Sugarwood embark on an exciting transformation that helps us understand the magical, colorful world of Delilah Sugarwood! You can also see the video version of this episode on our...

Batman has his gadgets, Tony Stark has his technology. Who do you get when you combine both with music,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Jansen Wooten. In the wake of Danielle's summer illness guest host Antonio J steps in to introduce us to the newest superhero of sonic compositions, exploring the different instruments (some purchased and some home made) and the training and techniques acquired to master each. T...

Season 4, episode 5 brings a new ingredient to the GCU! recipe. Meet Chef Christina Clark. Her egg rolls, her, dumplings, and oh to taste her fried rice (she made it in the studio during this episode); it's no wonder she is the at the top of the food chain when someone is looking for a personal chef. Danielle and Christina talk about the decisions to pursue a career in the creative design of food...

Have you ever met someone who can do it all? Well let Danielle introduce you to Markus Raines. He's a rapper, he's a singer, he's an actor, he's a producer, he's a writer (shall I go on?). Having all of these talents under his belt, you can only image where this interview goes. Danielle and Markus get deep down into each and every one of these EGOT defining gifts with a very deep insight into an a...

Zach, Aaron and Duncan are our special guest.  Together their individual musical gifts create an eclectic sound that will take you through a time warp of musical vision.  Welcome Cat Voltron! Danielle and the boys explore the origin of how their name was chosen  and how it defines their sound  and style.  They dive into the music and the business behind it.  You also may get some news about a new...

Today's artist is a phenomenal talent. Andrea Tribitt is a singer a songwriter, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, a counselor, a mother, a sister and mentor all wrapped up with a new start on life. Danielle and Andrea talk about her creative nature, her being a part of the grammy award winning gospel group "The Sound of Blackness" and venture into her other creative endeavor such as "Drea's...

And we are back!!!  Season 4 opens with a unique individual of whom Danielle describes as an "Experience".  Welcome Luke "Skippy" Harbur of Music by Skippy. Beatbox professional, singer, songwriter, music producer, theatrical producer and the list goes on and on.  Growing up with a rare condition but given a second chance at life to become the showman we meet today, Danielle and Skippy dive deep i...

Welcome to the end of season 3! We would like to thank you guys for supporting our efforts as we work to give the creative community a voice. Episode 11 is something new that we tried as we gathered several Kansas City creative to talk about what it means to be a Band Leader. Join Host Danielle Cox as she sits down with Jamogi, Joshua James, Rachel McMillan and Frankie Lynn Shorez to find out what...

Have you ever wondered what success is? Songstress, actress and bandleader LeShea Wright helps us to understand, it's not about the money, but the ability to do the things you love the most! Danielle and LeShea talk about the early beginnings of being a part of a musical family and finding a way to become an individual powerhouse talent.  Check out episode 10 of season 3.  This interview is sure t...

Episode 9 brings Danielle face to face with one of the most fearless artist, unafraid to share all that he is through his musical poetry. Let's welcome Real As Ever. Whether he is rapping or singing, you can't deny the taking a walk through the journey of his life as you listen to each song. You are surely to find solas in knowing that you aren't the only one who has had lived through the multiple...

All the way from Florida, our guest on episode 8 is a songwriter, producer, singer, and one-man band who goes by the name "Misty Island" Let's meet the man behind the band, Brandon Davis. He and Danielle talk musical influences and how creating a sound that others don't understand has helped him find his tribe, You can also check out the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/OHdH54FhPJM...

Season 3 Episode 7 features a new creative we've not yet featured on the show. Welcome videographer, businessman and owner of fN Scene Productions; Michael Drone. Danielle and Michael sit down to talk about betting it all on oneself and the tenacity and determination to turn your creativity into a sustaining source of life giving sustenance. You can also check out the video version of this episode...

You are creative............ You are independent................ You walk to the beat of your own drum.................. Ever have trouble describing yourself? Look no further, our guest today falls into the above categories, defining his personality as "Swoovi" Host Danielle Cox and Zack "Swoovi" Hoskins get into the depths of how you can also become Swoovi. You can also check out the video versi...

Ever thought about starting your own fashion line?  Ever wonder what it takes to make it happen?  Check out this episode of Getting Close UP! as host Danielle Cox sits down with CEO and designer of Pacific Coast Supply Clothing, Brandon Kennedy. Brandon shares with you his transformation from dancer, rapper to now a fashion designer You can also check out the video version of this episode: https:/...

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 4 as host Danielle Cox explores the home town of President Truman; finding a community based, non-for-profit haven for creatives. Russ Hill is the sound engineer and event coordinator for live events at the Englewood Arts center; where many of the musical guest that have appeared on our show have performed. Check out this interesting and informative interview.  You can...

Getting Close UP! S3E3 finds us exploring another Oprah moment with singer, songwriter Delaney. Mother with mental challenges, growing up with abandonment issues, and being plagued with self-doubt of her own gift; host Danielle Cox and Delaney get into the depths of her psyche to understand where all the emotions come from in her music and lyrics. "If you want to get to know her personally, all yo...

Getting Close UP! S3E2 brings us face to face with a new artist with an eclectic style and sound. Meet Baby Augi. Growing up with no notion of pursuing music, Baby Augi finds himself at a crossroad that opens his creative inclinations to help others by telling personal stories of his own plight. Host Danielle Cox and Baby Augi take an in-depth look at his journey and give you an insight of how lif...

Welcome to Season 3 of Getting Close UP! We start off this season with a very talented cast of talented characters who make up the band Psycho Mismatch. Each member coming from a different musical background, each member plays multiple instruments and each member holding on to a dream to use their talents for the love of using their talents. Host Danielle Cox and Psycho Mismatch explore the defini...

Getting Close UP! Season 2, Episode 1 welcomes Antonio J; rapper, songwriter and producer. Join Danielle as she gets up close and personal with Antonio J; digging deep into motivations, oppositions and the influence family has on the path that has been laid to express self-reflection in rhythm and rhyme.

Getting Close UP! Season 2, Episode 2 welcomes Tyjuania Gatson; owner of Minor Solutions. Danielle and Tyjuania get extremely personal discussing the evolution of a dream. Lemons into lemonade would be a good title for this segment as Tyjuania reveals how past abuse inspired her collection of "Faces Like Me". Just in time for Christmas, once you hear her story, you will want to patronize this effo...