Missouri Musicians: Then and Now

Send us Fan Mail Ruby Leigh has done it again! Her list of amazing accomplishments grows...take a listen to hear what she's been up to! Stick around until the end because she reached out to me to reveal a big announcement! www.rubyleighofficial.com www.facebook.com/rubyleighofficial _________________________________________________ * Facebook https://facebook.com/momusicianspodcast * Youtube...

Send us Fan Mail From small-town St. Elizabeth, MO, Chloe Hoecker stands out amongst other country artists. With her unique, old-fashioned style, bright personality and heartfelt original music, Chloe has been winning over the hearts of fans all across the midwest. In this conversation we talk about A.I., songwriting, booking, her puppy, and more! Chloe was voted Missouri's Best Female singer...

Send us Fan Mail Ruby and I reconnect and reflect on how her career has changed since we last talked over 2 years ago. She has stories of her experiences that you just have to hear to believe! www.rubyleighofficial.com www.facebook.com/rubyleighofficial Consider Donating to the show! Your support helps keep our episodes online! Your generosity also helps me upgrade my equipment, travel further for...

Send us Fan Mail Bryan Kay's talent isn't confined to just one instrument. His talent isn't even confined to one genre. From metal, to stompgrass, grunge, and tribute bands- in this episode we walk through the amazing musical journey of Bryan Kay. https://www.facebook.com/TheKayBrothers https://www.facebook.com/madeinwaves https://www.facebook.com/ghostinthemachinemusic Photo Credit...

Send us Fan Mail Dan Schram has his fingerprints all over the Missouri music scene. His music and influence spans multiple decades. While some quietly stop playing and recording music as they get older and start a family, to Dan, music is almost like an addiction. Join us as we walk through Dan's musical life and the growth he's had over his many experiences. https://www.facebook.com/dan...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Blakey is a unique individual with an inspiring story. From breaking out of the "bubble" of the suburbs of St. Louis, to traveling the country and later the world- Michael is a great example of what life can be like not settling in your comfort zone. His positive message and his path of personal and musical growth all coincide with each other. Listen to his uplif...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Oregano is a musical mastermind. What he does is something that should be appreciated by all, whether you're a musician or not. In this episode you'll hear about Mike's unbelievable life on the road, and his dedication to music. He breaks down the technical aspects of a one man band show, and we dive into how others in the industry view his unique abilities. Ha...

Send us Fan Mail The Copper Creek band is unlike any band that I've had on the show! They play in unique venues, have a unique style, and their overall outlook on being musicians is extremely refreshing! Founding member Mike Gorman (guitar/vocals) opens my eyes to many things I had never considered in my days of being a musician. https://www.coppercreekband.live http://www.facebook.com/thecop...

Send us Fan Mail Derek Wayne Brown is a singer/songwriter, guitar player and drummer from California. MO. In this episode we discuss Derek's journey to becoming a musician, his mission to reignite the support for local original music, and much more!  https://www.derekwaynebrown.com http://www.facebook.com/derekwaynebrown Consider Donating to the show! Your support helps keep our episodes onli...

Send us Fan Mail Etched in Embers formed in 2020 and have already achieved great success. In this episode guitarist Tyler Kenyon and bassist Chance Rhodenizer offer incredible insight into a band's journey to get to the next level in the industry. We cover everything from networking, promotion to radio, marketing, presentation, recording, putting on a killer live show, and more. If you'r...

Send us Fan Mail I'm thrilled to talk with Will and Bethany Gregory, veteran owners of Charlie Foxtrots in Osage Beach, MO.  They are quickly becoming THE destination for live music at the Lake of the Ozarks! With an adult arcade, local wines, and all of your other favorite adult beverages, on top of the plethora of musical talent, Charlie's is a place you HAVE to visit!  If you're...

Send us Fan Mail One of the founders of Shaman's Harvest, Josh has been at the heart of the band for going on 27 years! In this conversation he shares some AMAZING stories from the road, the stage, and he walks us through the history of one of the biggest bands to EVER come from the state of Missouri! Check out the latest album "Rebelator" from Shaman's Harvest!  http://smartur...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Crane of the Astro Katz is an encyclopedia of music knowledge and history. The Astro Katz are all about Rockabilly music. If you've never heard of it or don't know much about it, that will change after listening to this conversation! Chris shares some valuable insight for musicians about setting your rates, connecting with the audience, and standing out in an area...

Send us Fan Mail Dakota Livingston has quite the musical history, and a few talents other than music that may surprise you as well! Dakota and the Angry Suitcase on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dakotaandtheangrysuitcase Dakota Livingston on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dakota.livingston.3 Consider Donating to the show! Your support helps keep our episodes online! Your generosity also h...

Send us Fan Mail A Three-Piece from the Lake of the Ozarks area, Phantom Sam's chemistry shines in this interview! Their improvisational approach to music, their influences and creativity result in a really diverse and captivating listen.   Here are some random topics mentioned that may raise your eyebrows: Don and the Lizards Joe Dirt Hi Mom The Dirty Machine Little Richard Tomagotchi Check...

Send us Fan Mail Taz is a beloved local musician from the Lake of the Ozarks. He has multiple lifetimes of musical experiences, and he shares a lot of them here! We blaze through many topics and share a lot of laughs along the way! You artists out there need to pay particular attention to his advice on booking and getting gigs! You don't want to miss this one! Taz on Facebook: https://www.fac...

Send us Fan Mail Aislynn Rose is a very unique musician that you MUST get to know! From traveling all over and competing in different competitions, being a part of the School of Rock, and being the MVP of the St. Louis open jam scene, she is having a remarkable start to her career! With her mom Shanna supporting her in this interview, we talk gear, celebrity encounters, name butchering, and much m...

Send us Fan Mail You will undoubtedly be impressed after listening to this conversation with multi-award-winning artist Ruby Leigh! At only 15 years old, she has hit the ground running and is playing shows all over the midwest.  Ruby is primarily a country artist, but with over 200 cover songs committed to memory and a nice catalog of originals, you will not be disappointed if you go to a live sho...

Send us Fan Mail Empire Adrift is a unique duo from the Springfield, MO area. They have a sound heavily influenced by punk and alternative rock music. Stick around until the end to hear one of their most successful songs, "Burn Your Bad Day Down!" Empire Adrift on Facebook Empire Adrift Website Consider Donating to the show! Your support helps keep our episodes online! Your generosity al...

Send us Fan Mail Our first episode of 2023 is a great one! It features our first female artist Brandy Lee! She is also our first country artist to be featured on the podcast! Enjoy her story of how she got to Missouri, and the steps she took to get her music career up and running...singlehandedly! Brandy has some amazing advice for musicians on booking, rates, and learning how to connect with your...

Send us Fan Mail Anthony McKee of the band Whiskey Trio swung by the studio and sat down to talk with me about a plethora of things! Anthony has an insane background and musical resume. He is extremely knowledgeable, and he and I teach each other some things that we both may not have been aware of. Musicians and fans alike will enjoy this lengthy, yet informative conversation! Consider Donating to...

Send us Fan Mail Missouri Music mainstay Baub Eis and I sat down and discussed many things, the following are some keywords and topics from our chat: The Homegrown Show  "Extreme Midget Wrestling"  Strip Bar  Burnout  Silly Shenanigans  Dale Blue  Entertainers Baub is a great storyteller and shares some really funny memories. He also has some valuable advice for fellow musicians on how t...

Send us Fan Mail    Raz Wickham's love of music was the seed that eventually grew into a life devoted to his art and to entertainment.    Get comfortable as Raz explains his beginnings in music, his love of cinema and the arts, and how it all grew to inspire him to create his own projects beyond that of music.    Stick around until the end for a song from The Edge of Beyond called "Final...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I speak with Timmy and Evan from the Sedalia band Stalfos! I'm really impressed with how down-to-earth and community-minded these guys are. You'll want to listen to find out how they are helping young musicians in Missouri! Also, they were kind enough to submit one of their new songs "Shattered!" Stalfos | Facebook Stalfos - YouTube Consider Don...

Send us Fan Mail Former Senseless Tragedy guitar player Andy Wickham stops by and discusses the current state of local and mainstream music, his influences and favorites, and he reflects on his experiences during the creation of Senseless Tragedy! Listen until the end to get his answer when I ask if he would be a part of a reunion show! Consider Donating to the show! Your support helps keep our ep...