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Send a text Tatiana 'Tajči' Cameron has been a music artist since she was 4 years old. From a very early age, she saw (and experienced) music as a transformational tool, and one that has the power to connect people, heal and bring joy and peace. Tatiana talks to us about her own transformation from a Croatian Eurovision pop star to a life long musician, total well-being coach, author, sp...

Send a text Greg Walton gets flipped around from co-host to guest. Greg, an educator, singer songwriter, composer for Oregon Catholic Press, liturgist and digital communicator, talks about the next frontier in his ministry/vocation through the gifts of his family.

Send a text Michael Alvey, jazz composer/pianist, music educator and liturgist, talks to us about the inspirations behind his latest project, “A Mind of Mercy.”

Send a text Nashville married couple Analisa and John Gallo perform as a music duo, combining many of their musical influences and covering a wide variety of styles. Whether they are playing a modern or a classic hit, John’s world music background and Analisa’s rich vocal tone create a truly unique sound. Their original music comes from a place of authenticity, with both a lyrical and soulful dept...

Send a text Songwriters Brian and Cammi Connelly share their music making journey to marriage, family and balancing two Christian faith traditions.

Send a text Drummer and Band leader, Joe LoCasto, shares his love for Jazz and it's role, along with God, sustaining him through a difficult fight with Covid-19. LoCasto is from Brooklyn, New York. He started playing drums in 1962. He played in the Queens College Band where he received his master’s degree in drum performance. LoCasto toured with The Guess Who and later moved to Nashville wher...

Send a text Cassie Trabucco is a Nashville based singer. Born in New York and raised in Tennessee, her parents instilled in her an appreciation for every type of music, but especially Rock N Roll, Broadway and Contemporary Christian. A recent graduate from Middle Tennessee State University, Trabucco is living her dream leading worship, recording demos, music directing at CYT Nashville and working...

Send a text South Margin of Franklin TN is a rare father/daughter duo, Ken and Mary Graff who play acoustic sets of all your favorite classic rock, southern rock and country sing alongs. You can also catch them leading worship at the St. Philip Saturday 5pm Mass. On this episode, the Graffs share their story of family, faith and music making. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast:...

Send a text This week, we interview artist Hobo Cane as St. Philip features musical guests playing at our summer series, Concerts in the Courtyard. Born as Javier Alberto Mendoza in the state of Virginia to a Spanish mother and Mexican/American father, Javier’s love for music burned bright from a young age. He started his musical career joining Warner-Chappell as a staff writer in Miami, FL. There...

Send a text Fawaz Yasi, whose stage name is “E-Knock,” is a traditional Catholic rapper. He released his first album, Traditionis, in March of 2022. Yasi, a Syriac Christian from Northern Iraq, emigrated to the US with his family at the age of five. Yasi shares his love for homesteading (listen for the rooster), the Church, youth ministry and, of course, rap music.

Send a text Happy Mother's Day! While on a musical mission in Memphis, John interviews Fr. Bruce Cinquegrani, Pastor at St Anne on Highland Ave., Memphis and professor at Christian Brothers University. Fr. Bruce has done several of liturgy retreat days at good ol' St. Philip.

Send a text We discuss the history and significance of Divine Mercy Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter.

Send a text John and Greg discuss Easter, the highest of all Christian festivals, with Father Ed Steiner, Pastor of St. Philip Catholic Church. Happy Easter Good People!

Send a text While doing ministry in California, John interviews Fr. Brendan McGuire, pastor of Holy Spirit Church and School in the Diocese of San Jose. John and Fr. Brendan discuss the topic, "From here to eternity," on this Palm Sunday edition of Living Real Radio.

Send a text Former co-host, Julianne Staley, joins us as we discuss the Sunday Gospel readings: the resurrection of Lazarus (RCIA) and the woman caught in adultery. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Wake Me U - Avici | Were You There feat. Andrea Thomas - The Vigil Project | Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye · Tammi Terrell .

Send a text We talk to Josh Blakesley about his acknowledgement of a simple calling: To make music that moves people into prayer and action. As a songwriter, specifically for liturgy in today’s era, the question that provokes Josh is how do I create a song that will honor traditions yet speak to the modern Church and lead them to worship?

Send a text Father Brian Guadalupe Walker, OP, talks to us about his ministry and first impressions. Father Brian will lead St. Philip's Lenten mission, "To Praise, to Bless, to Preach" beginning Sunday March 20. Songs features only on our radio broadcast: In the Garden - Mahalia Jackson .

Send a text Jesse Manibusan is a composer, singer/songwriter, storyteller, humorist, catechist, evangelizer and encourager. In this interview, Jesse shares his journey of encouraging others and growing into encouraging himself.

Send a text In the busyness of modern life, it is sometimes difficult to see and experience God in our lives. Fr. Brendan McGuire shares how he challenges and invites people to take a break and focus on what the Lord is saying. God is not only present, but is opening up the divine story in each of us. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Christ in Me Arise - Clay Walker | I...

Send a text For our Feb 28 episode of Living Real Radio, we wrap up Black History month with Harrison Crenshaw, pastoral musician, singer/songwriter, vocal coach and African American Catholic. Harrison Crenshaw, aka ANÚ, came into the world singing his heart out with sincerity, passion and perfection! He is an accomplished vocalist appearing at venues across the U.S. and abroad stirring audiences...

Send a text Meredith Augustin shares her insight on multiculturalism in Catholic liturgy. As the Director of Music at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in midtown Manhattan, Meredith reflects, “In the last 14 years, my job has allowed me to come face to face with so many beautiful people from so many beautiful cultures. It certainly has helped me evolve personally, as well as musically.”

Send a text We kick off February interviewing Sarah Hart about her current concert program singing All About Love! With stories, songs, humor, faith and togetherness, she's giving audiences an opportunity to spend some time diving in to the hope, beauty and joy found in true Love.

Send a text After a little over three years as a music director, Francesca LaRosa felt God calling her to become a full-time composer to devote more of her time to composing music for His Church. She now lives happily with her husband and music producer/composition partner, David. Together, they are blazing an innovative trail using online tools to self publish liturgical compositions as a means o...

Send a text This week we break open the Sunday readings and reflect on the Wedding at Cana while sharing our experiences with weddings in general. Songs featured only on our Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Love And Marriage | Shout | House at Pooh Corner | Hold Us Together | Celebration .

Send a text Joe LoCasto, a parishioner at St. Philip Church in Franklin, is a professional drummer and business entrepreneur. Joe has played in jazz and rock genres, touring in the 1960s and ’70s with well-known bands such as The Guess Who and later, with country music star, Brad Paisley. When his wife was diagnosed with cancer, he relied on his Catholic faith to help him as he accompanied her thr...