Open Mike Radio

Amazing performance in the vinyl room from Columbia-Missouri rockers, Highway Demon. Plus a few from Zawata's Dylan McCord. We also had a visit from Adam Wilson, AKA, Pepr and a brief chat with Claire from Kansas City's Nightosphere. Great show.

Live remote from our place in Rocheport celebrating the Hickman Highschool 2025 graduates - including my son, Lucas. Live music from Holy Frog, Zawata, Hardy But Hardly, Bartholomew Bean and Robbie Burt. Just awesome.

Real fun show with some great songs from the multi-talented Olyssa Herico. We had a few live ones in the big room and a whole bunch of recorded material. Also visits and a couple songs from both Dick Johnson and Nathan James Bratten, aka Hardy But Hardly.

Centralia's Off Grid performed in the big room along with a couple songs from Doc Floyd, Zawata and Kind Kurt. Also a visit from the Dicksmen, a local philanthropic group doing good work for Columbia's less fortunate. The wonderful Aina Cook also dropped by for a quick hello.

Rockin' performance from Kirksville based Secular Era. Sherry Wyatt came by and talked with us about the Goldstar Memorial Day Parade. Plus a visit from Dave Angle and a couple songs from him.

Awesome live remote broadcast from Gumbo Bottoms Ale House in Jefferson City. Amazing performances from Lucky, Rayce Kendrick, Andy Samson, Sarah Parker, Cowboy Church and Zawata.

Outstanding live performance from Tulsa, Oklahoma based Justin Bloss. Plus a phone interview with St. Louis artist, Michael Blakey and a couple songs from Dylan McCord and our own Kind Kurt. Thanks to Andrew Ryan for making the connections.

Chill show with just me, Kind Kurt and C-Lark. A few phone calls and a visit from Jeff Stack for reality check.

Extremely fun show featuring members of the band, Monsterya, along with a Mike and Steel from Cost of Desire and a phone visit with Concannon manager, Bobby Vestal. Great music from all three bands.

A few highlights from our first Open Mic at B-Side Records in Columbia, Missouri - Tuesday March 4, 2025. Featuring Billy Haring, Justin Hickerson, Nathan James, Dave Angle and Drew Baxter.

Members of the band Lifeline visit with us in the studio and play a few songs for us. Chris Canada also stopped by to talk about Roux Pop-Ups - A cool new Cajun Food project of his. Finally Nathan James Bratten, AKA Hardy But Hardly, stopped by and shared a couple of his lovely songs with us. Plus some fun phone calls.

We turn the show over to Jesse Slade and King Theodore Records to talk about Reel Fest, a new film festival debuting in Columbia on March 1st. We featured an amazing live performance from Degrave and a few songs from Tanner Jones of The Comancheros. Plus a few film producers, Carney J and a search for Sasquatch.

A cool phone interview with the talented Brian J (Formerly Bummy) and debuted a few of his new songs. Plus a couple from Kind Kurt and Dylan McCord.

Live remote from LVX Lounge. An outstanding live performance from The Lemon Settlement along with a few songs from Dylan McCord, Drew Baxter, The Daves and Kind Kurt.

The Ex-Gentlemen joined us for some live surf rock and wild stories...then a very interesting phone conversation with Tunestr founder, Open Mike (yes, you read that correctly)...then we closed the show out with a couple from Dylan McCord.

A few of the guys from Foxteeth came by to start the show and we played a couple of tracks from the band. Then we visited with Bailey Johns of Pink Street Management and hear a few tracks from bands she represents: The Odyssey, Modeling and Stepmom. Rocket Kirchner came by and we played a few tracks from his latest and we finished the show off with a short set from Dylan and Danielle of Zawata. Everyone joined in for a fun closing theme song.

Really fun show with my good friend, Andrew Ryan. Andrew was joined by his friend Nicholas Piscitello, AKA, Level and the Square, and they both played some fantastic acoustic songs for us. Then we heard a couple from Dylan McCord and rocked out with C-Lark on a metal guitar set. Fun and funny show.

Our annual New Year's Special featuring a wonderful live performance from the Aina Cook Band. Plus more live music from Zawata, Billy Haring, Adam Wilson and Bud McDonald of Provoke the Colossus.

Really fun show with Outermind performing live in the big room. Plus a visit from Crooked Fix, a couple of guys from the Banastre Tarleton Band dropped by to say hi. Dylan and Forrest from Zawata also played a few nice ones for us.

Super fun show with live performances from our own Kind Kurt, Justin Hickerson and Dylan McCord. Plus phone interviews with Hallam George and Dylan Lewis and a couple songs from both of them. Also a call from our good friend Tavair Dominque.

Outstanding performances in the studio from Tavair Dominque, The January Lanterns, Hardy But Hardly, Adam Wilson and Dylan McCord. Plus a phone visit with Lawrence, KS psychedelic advocate, Ian Cook and a visit with Tony Lotven. Justin came by to hang with us too. Super fun show.

Live remote from LVX Lounge with music from Elephant Foot, Kind Kurt and Zawata. Awesome.

Supercool show with live music form the Diddy Wah Daddys. Plus a visit and new music from Billy Herring and a couple nice ones from Zawata.

Fun show with live music in the studio from Chase Thompson, aka, Tampsen. Plus a visit from Dave and Max Angle and a KOPN pledge drive.

Crazy fun show with awesome rock and roll from Telepathy Club. Plus visits from John Randall, Justin Hickerson and Nathan James.

Very cool show with an awesome live performance from Ryan Sellers, AKA, DJ Sunbear.

Fantastic show with an amazing live performance from Drew Baxter. Plus a bunch of wonderful poems recited by Ann Wright, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick and Don Jourdon. We also had a visit from the STL band, Soft Crisis and played a couple of theirs.

Special show featuring music from bands performing at the Inaugural Buds, Blues and BBQ Festival. Includes music from Cedar County Cobras, Foxteeth, Ruby Lane, Zawata, Bad Names, Blake Gardner, Down Side Up, Buddha Blue, The Daves and The Flood Brothers.

Incredible show with an amazing live performance from Highway Demon and a fun little crowd. We also visited with Jeff Bassinson about the MO Jazz Festival coming up on September 7th at Rose park. Plus a song from Zawata and a visit from Justin Hickerson and Josh (Wright) Wrong of Foxteeth and Bud McDonald of Provoke the Colossus.

Real cool show with live music in the studio from Thad Requet and Scott Donegan. We also played some recorded material and had an interesting conversation, including a bunch of tech talk. Great to have Memphis Chris back after a short break.

Supercool show with live performances from Zawata, Ken Baker, Nathan James and Robbie Burt. Plus a phone conversation and a couple songs from Austin born Nashville artist, Danny Schmidt. A couple of debuts, a visit from King Theodore Records and a bunch of great songs from a few of our most talented local artists. Love.

Real fun show with a great live performance from Oklahoma Avenue. We also heard new music and a phone conversation with Tulsa, Oklahoma's The Odyssey and Columbia's own Hallam George. Plus a visit from Justin Hickerson and the amazing poetry of Jason Frost.

Our first ever live remote was a total blast as we broadcast from King Theodore Records and presented live music from Missile Kids, Austin Jones and Zawata. Great music and a bunch of fun stuff in between. Our broadcast was part of a larger, all day event including more music from Kyren Penrose, Laika, Highway Demon and The Park.Big shout out to the staff at KOPN and the awesome Dylan McCord for his sound work on-site.

Super fun show joined in the studio by Robbie Burtelow AKA Robbie Burt. Outstanding young country/americana artist from the St. Louis area. We chat and play some songs from his 2023 EP, then Robbie did a few in the studio for us, including a debut called "God's Time". Plus a visit from Jesse - King Theodore Records.

The remarkably talented Adam Wilson back in the studio after a long hiatus. Well worth the wait. We got a few from Adam, played a couple new ones from Bummy and Justin closed the show with a few of his own wonderful songs. Fun show.

Outstanding live performance from Jefferson City rockers, Down Side Up. I mean killer. Plus a visit from Hooten Hallers vocalist and guitarist, John Randall and our good friend, Justin Hickerson. Huge thank you to Dylan McCord for his sound magic.

Pledge drive show with live performances from Jeff Arrigo and Noah Spaeder, AKA The Jeff and Noah Collective. Plus new music from Rocket Kirchner and Secular Era.

Fun show with music from John Galbraith, The Tri-County Liquidators, Telepathy Club, Jeff Arrigo, Rae Fitzgerald and our own Kind Kurt.

Crazy cool show with live music from Zawata in the big room and John Galbraith in studio. Plus visits from Footlong Cowboy, Nathan James, Ruby Lane drummer, Big Mike Wambua, Adrienne and Sam from Cafe Berlin and Jesse from King Theodore Records. Fun and funny show.

Rockin' show with an outstanding performance by The Park. We also had music in the studio from Drew Baxter and Alex Fincher, Dick Johnson and Dylan McCord. Awesome music from everyone. Oh, and Compass Columbia's Tony Lotven stopped by, too!!!

Had a blast with the Jeff, Nate and Andy, AKA, Rich Westmill and the Leghounds. Great live performance and a fun conversation. Plus a visit from Daniel Harkins, a professional mycologist and friend from KC who owns and operates Cultured Cultures. We talk shrooms for a few minutes. 

A couple of fun in studio performances from The Hanukah Jones Band's John Heller and St. Louis singer/songwriter Daniel Elixir. Plus a visit from the guys from Provoke the Colossus, new music from Secular Era and a chat with Jesse from King Theodore Records.

Real fun show with live music from Backwater. Tilden Sullins also stopped by and shared a new song with us. Plus a live one from Sam D'Agostino and a lovely poem from Ann Wright. We all celebrated 4/20 in style.

Fun show with the guys from Dream Squeeze who stopped by to share music from their new album, Behave around the Beehive. Plus John Randall from The Hooten Hallers stopped in to chat a little and play a couple songs. Kurt and Memphis also played one of Kurt's originals. And your phone calls.

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.