The Dave Holly Hour

Local author Emersyn Park's third book comes out April 30th. She talks about "Secrets Maple Keeps". Levitt at the Falls Executive Director Nancy Halverson gives us an idea of what to expect for 50 FREE concerts on the lawn this summer.

The Premiere Playhouse Managing Artistic Director, Oliver Mayes, talks about their production of Cinderella as it opens tonight. He also tells us what next season's lineup will be. Then local comedian Reid Baxter joins the show to say why he's excited to be doing standup and his becoming a parent in just a few months.

Vaney Hairi is much more than just the man that gave us Fly Over Country merch. He's a facilitator of other creators. Blake Rave and the Unmentionables will be part of the Junior League of Sioux Falls' Last Comic Standing show Friday night. The singer/songwriter just got back from playing pubs in London.

It's an extended show today as we talk to Junior League of Sioux Falls Last Comic Standing organizers Amy Mathis & Lindsey Madsen....music with Sonja O'Steen from SoDak Music Magazine...and stage with actor Emily Wilson who is in next week's Little Monstrous Theatre's production of Independence.

Comedian William Conway is back in the area for a few weeks. We talk ab out his comedy career as well as his desire to record music. THen actor Amy Gage makes her first appearance after recently performing in the Premier Premieres. Now she's in rehearsals for Mighty Corson Art Players production of At Long Last Leo.

Local entrants in the 54 Film Fest, Paul Ebsen & Tom Kamnikar and Josh Warre & Riley Robinson talk about their respective entries. Then singer/songwriter Mat D returns to talk about his new album.

We cover a lot with this week's guests. Debbi Jones is busy performing as well as administrating. Zach Dresch does comedy and plays drums in a variety of genres.

It's Oscar week so local film buff Brian Mensing returns to the show to talk movies. Then graphic artist Hector Curriel talk about his award winning book that focuses on legendary South Dakotan Joe Foss.

CoJo & Co's debut EP titled Back Home is now available where ever you get your digital music. It's a variety of musical genres that country, rock, southern rock and many other fans will enjoy.

Immanuel Bassey is a musician, singer and actor...not to mention one of the best dressed men in town. Then, despite his youth, Sean Baker knows how to bring a story to life. We talk to hiim about film makiing.

Saxophonist Joel Shotwell returns to the show to talk about his new album. Then VeauxDevil Cabaret joins the show to .talk about the art of burlesque.

The Premiere Playhouse Presents The Premiere Premieres runs February 16th through the 20th. Two locally written one act plays will be debuted. The Theater at Night is being directed by Brittney Lewis and Broadly Speaking...And Other B.S. is directed by Shannon Wright. The two of them give us the details.

Aleda Windels is a local comedian that had some personal heartache the past year, but is resilient about being back on stage. Olde Towne Dinner Theatre's production of Leading Ladies starts February 17th. Director Matt Douglas and actor Mike Richards join the show to talk about it.

Brett Cooper of the White Spruce Chamber Players tells us about their upcoming February 4th concert. Then from the Dakota News Now morning show it's Erik Thorstenon and Aaron Doudna tell us what their show entails daily.

The annual Sno Jam Comedy Festival starts today and runs through Saturday night. Comedian Nathan Hults is on the festival's Board of Directors and gives us the details about the festivities. Then actor Josh Allen is on the show for the first time and talks about how he got into theater.

Danica Michaels tells us her story about how she became a singer-songwriter. Then comedian Ian Reiland-Smith chats about his love of comedy.

We start the New Year with actor Sean Mueller talking about how he cam to be in theater. Then photographer-cinematographer Vince Dahn talks about how he uses his skills to help other businesses.

Final episode of 2022 includes fun with Improv Falls newest member, Jessica Graeber and busy bass player Reuben Rodriguez.

Dancer/choreographer/actor/director Rebekah Merriman is part of the cast of Good Night Theatre Collective's production of Little Women. She talks about that as well as her many other talents. Then actor/author Tom Roberts joins us as he gets ready to play Scrooge again in The Premiere Playhouse production of A Christmas Carol.

What makes a show like Late Night Boomin' work so well? Cole James "Ceej" and Eddie Unruh tell us what takes place behind the scenes. Mighty Corson Art Players' Christmas production is actually five short plays. One of the directors, Matt Walicke and actor Elise Kellogg give us the details.

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful to have America's Storyteller, Jeff Gould on this week's show. He has plenty going on Thanksgiving through Christmas including a live radio show, a syndicated radio show and live shows. 

Hope Dunkle is a University of Sioux Falls sophomore with plenty of energy to do anything in theatre, which this weekend means being in Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost. Michael Sorenson returns to the show to talk about a fun and entertaining way to start the holiday season with a Duel Purpose dueling piano show.

Alex Newcomb Weiland makes her first appearance on the show to talk about her staff position at The Premiere Playhouse as well as being in TPP productions. Kellen Boice returns to the show. She's Executive Director of Sioux Falls Arts Council. We talk about a variety of projects including beautifying a downtown eyesore.

Local singer/songwriter Mat D has a new single out with a new album expected soon. We catch up with him to talk about The Company I Keep. After his conversation we have his express permission to play the song. Local comedian Zach Dresch opened for national comic Nikki Glaser this past weekend. He stops by to talk about the experience as well as all his gigs coming up.

Local photographer Sonja O'Steen takes great pictures of bands and musicians on stage. We chat with her about capturing those "just right" moments. Then saxophonist extraordinaire Brian Hanegan returns to the show to talk about a new upcoming single.