Open Mike Radio

Amazing show with an incredible live performance by Jefferson City, Missouri's, Lucky. Plus visits and songs from Hardy But Hardly , Adventure Hat , The Soul Mama (aka Justin Hickerson) and couple of the guys from Backwater. English Brown's Dick Johnson and Mani Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath also stopped by to say hi. We all had a fantastic time.

Real fun show with a bunch of friends stopping by to say hi, play some songs and help raise $$$ for KOPN. Live performances from The Daves (Angle and Dearnley), Bad Names front man - Ben Hinkebein, New Moon 's Max Angle, Justin Hickerson , Kurt and Memphis...Plus the guys from from Hang Your Hate dropped by to debut their new single, Sharp Pains.

Wonderful show with live music from Nathan James, aka, Hardy But Hardly . We also had visits from Nic Danger and J. Artiz , Ryan Sellers, aka, DJ Sunbear , Blake Gardner , Jeremy Jones and Justin Hickerson .

Super fun show with a tremendous performance from Ty Toomsen and his band. We made a party out of it as The Stoplight Flyers joined us as well as Nathan James , John Randall , Andy Rehm, Justin Hickerson and a slew of other folks. You'll notice Memphis Chris and his killer harmonica helping Kurt out with the OMR theme music.

Cool live performance from the Kirksville, Missouri band, Secular Era. Plus a visit and a couple songs in the studio from good friends John Randall and Justin Hickerson .

Very cool show with music from Tilden Sullins and Sam Quilty. Plus a visit from Mickey Jamieson, Hallam George and Elias Finn and a cool phone interview with Chris from the amazing Nashville duo, Volk. Tilden on Soundcloud

Amazing show featuring live performances and visits from Dick Johnson, Dave Angle, Justin Hickerson, Dylan McCord, Ty Toomsen, Nathan James, Paul Meyer, Kind Kurt and Memphis Chris, Lou Nevins, Luke Sabath, Travis Feutz and the guys from Don't Mind Dyin'. Just a total blast.

Awesome Christmas party with live music from Bummy and Tommy Willow. Plus visits from Brock Johnson , John Galbraith and the guys from Provoke the Colossus . 

Nice live performances and a cool conversation from The Stoplight Flyers and The Rolling Stops.

Great live performance from Naked Basement. Plus a visit from Tony Lotven, Justin Hickerson and Tim Carey talking about the upcoming Last Waltz show at The Blue Note.

Fun show with new music from Rocket Kirchner and a great live performance from The Banastre Tarleton Band .

Just a good old Halloween party on the radio with wonderful in-studio performances by Dave Angle, Nathan James, Kind Kurt & Memphis Chris, Justin Hickerson and Bud from Provoke The Colossus. Too much fun.

Matthew Crooke of Dismal Niche joins us for a cool talk about the upcoming Columbia Experimental Music Festival. We feature a bunch of artists who will be performing at the festival being held November 2-5. Plus a visit from Kyren Penrose and a couple nice songs from him.

Super fun show with Travis, Stacey and Lisa, AKA The Huckleberries . Plus a wonderful, if brief, visit with John Depew . John is an amazing multi-instrumental singer/songwriter and we got to hear a couple form John live in the studio. Just fantastic.

Fun show with cool tunes from Dream Squeeze . We also had a good talk about music along with your calls. Check out the intro with Memphis Chris on harmonica.

Perhaps the best episode of Open Mike Radio we've done thus far. Just a bunch of amazingly talented people sharing songs and having fun. Featuring Dave Dearnley , Dave Angle , John Randall , Justin Hickerson , Tim Carey and Tony Lotven, along with me and Kurt and Memphis and Clark. 

Very fun show and a big change of pace as we present poetry and spoken word. Ann Wright, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Grace, Don and KancHans recited poems for us and Jim McManus played a couple songs. We also had a real cool visit from Nic Danger and a killer new tune from Bummy. Also great new music from The January Lanterns and the marvelous Rae Fitzgerald. Nic Danger Bummy The January Lanterns Rae F...

Fun show featuring music from artists performing at the 2023 MO Jazz Festival in Columbia, MO. We play some songs from Samantha Fierke, The Bel Airs, Lao Tizer, Dawn Weber and Good Company and The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. Outstanding music from a bunch of amazing artists. MO Jazz Festival Samantha Fierke The Bel Airs Dawn Weber and Good Company The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Lao Tizer Previou...

Blast of a show with Garrett, Ryan, Brent, Dylan and Luke...AKA...Hang Your Hate. Plus a quick visit from the Sticky's Cabana gang and a talk with our good friend, Adeline Moon. HYH on Bandcamp HYH on Instagram

Impressive performance from Max Angle and Cameron Watson, AKA, New Moon. Plus a visit from new band member Andy Liu, Mani-Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath and a few other friends, along with your calls. New Moon on Instagram

Clayton Hicklin and Kevin Amburgy join us for some absolutely amazing guitar and mandolin picking. Also a visit from Rob Lampe who joined the guys on Dobro for a couple tunes. Plus the usual rundown of events and your calls. CHB on Facebook Clayton on Soundcloud

Awesome fun show with a bunch of friends dropping by to play and chat. Featuring Dave Angle, Adam Wilson, Justin Hickerson and Sammy Flame and the Habaneros. Plus poet Ann Wright and your calls.

Fun show with Jim, Travis and Chris of The Boone Howlers. Lots of great live stuff plus a couple recorded songs. Boone Howlers on Spotify

Our own Kind Kurt shares some of his own songs with us and we have a generally awesome time with the usual suspects. Also a visit from Sticky and the crew from Sticky's Cabana.

Fantastic live music and conversation with The Daves. Plus a visit from The Boone Howlers and a couple live ones in studio from them.