The Back Room

Meli is joined in the studio by Geekend performers Chris Ferguson, Amy Pruitt, Rosaleen McGinnis, Loretta Callens, and Jax and Grayson from Jericho March, as well as Geekend's founder and owner Rick Custer Ava producer “A-Aron.” They discuss music, Geekery, Geekend, performing, and the bonds that come from working together on events. Hear a song […]

Today Meli returns with special guest Jonathon Miler, Artist and Organizer for Anime Athens, an awesome new event coming to East Texas April 30-May 1. Meli also discusses Kilgore Geekend, celebrating its 9th year May 7-8. While enjoying some great anime-inspired music, hear some of the cool things happening at each event and discussion on […]

The back Room is back and this time we take a look at local musician Chris Ferguson

We are back baby….Check out this latest episode of the backroom   This week we have a backroom first as we take our studio on the road as we visit with Amy Pruitt at her home.  We talk about the upcoming Artsview musical review fundraiser Broadway at the View. Hope you guys enjoy and if […]

This week, Meli takes you around the globe to Greece for some sweet and relaxing bouzouki music! Similar to the mandolin, this sounds of this stringed instrument will take you to an island paradise, with the small of them Mediterranean blowing in! Find this awesome playlist here: https://youtu.be/FKydGnOHJzQ More music and artist interviews coming soon! Email […]

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Meli & the folks at AstroNet Radio! Enjoy this Dark Ambience Celtic music and check out Unwind Station on YouTube!

Meli is truly back again, and working on some great new shows, but there's still one show that was never published. We want to rectify that by sharing a really great group, TriHeart Music! This was an incredibly fun interview and we are pleased to finally share it with you! TriHeart is an awesome chiptune […]

Meli is back just in time to stuff your musical stocking with some old-fashioned favorites and timeless classics ( and by “timeless”, we mean “long before you were born”).  Now that we've overcome some technical difficulties, expect to hear new shows regularly again.  May 2021 bring us all some much-needed relaxation and a lot more […]

While Meli is off saving the universe, George gives us an hour of uninterrupted early David Bowie.

Melia still has her hands full of so many things, So Georgie boy takes over once again and brings you one full hour (and then some) of the band that was influenced by many and influenced even more…Supertramp!

Meli has her hands full with tons of events and things, so George takes over this episode to feature songs that have been used in science fiction, horror, and fantasy TV shows!  Think Locke and Key, Utopia, The Boys, The Umbrella Academy, etc…this is an interesting mix of jams we think you will enjoy!

If you attended the Tyler Celtic Fest this year, chances are you heard this week's guest, local Celtic musician Nat Hart. An awesome talent, Nat plays bagpipes, guitar, banjo, and the Celtic bodhran (pronounced “bow-ron”), as well as builds them…and that is just the start of his many talents and skills! Enjoy the great music […]

  Back Room Episode 93: “Meli's Back! After a few tumultuous weeks of busyness, family illness, and “too much life,” Meli and A-Aron are back! Bringing back a format that Meli found relaxing in the past, we will be playing different varieties of instrumental music and Meli will read some well-loved poetry. Poems: To His […]

This week is a blast from the not-so-distant part, where it was all about Rose! Hear songs from her favorite artists as we celebrated her progression into the “terrible teens.”   Come back next week to hear from local musician (and magician) Wesley Smith.

This week due to your host Meli Mcing at Tyler Celtic Festival and losing her voice we take a look back at her first outing as host of the backroom. Enjoy.

Y'all, this week's guest is awesome! April N. Smith is a beautiful and ridiculously talented vocalist from right here in East Texas. Full of Southern  sweetness, April's voice is reminiscent of Barbara Mandrell's country goodness, with the power of Trisha Yearwood, the sass of Tanya Tucker, and the soulfulness of Kathy Mattea, but with a sound […]

Feeling nostalgic for pretty much anything pre-COVID, Meli is taking it back nearly a century to the music of the early 1920s (and maybe a little before). Enjoy a simpler time, post-Spanish flu, pre-Depression, when Prohibition was the thing worrying folks. As always, please send comments, encouragement, recommendations, and criticisms to backroom.astronet@gmail.com, or you can message us […]

AstroNet Radio has a variety of awesome show, and one of them is The Speak EZ, hosted by GP “tha Showboat” and DJ Big Bailey, and produced by  Alan “City” Mendez. Meli interviews these awesome guys, and the talk hits all kinds of topics from Michael Jackson to the MCU and Star Trek to Snoop Dogg. […]

This, in our LAST week recording (regularly) at home, George steps in remotely to relieve A-Aron, who is feeling under the weather (dang East Texas allergies!). Joined by guest host Mark Robertson of Astro News Daily, Meli and George explore and share about a new discovery of George's, eclectic and multi-talented artist and activist, grandson. […]

The Back Room Episode 87: Looking Back Feeling retrospective, Meli shares a bit from four memorable interviews! Reacquaint yourself with rockabilly legend Jerry Haymes, phenomenal jazz duo Maryah McHam and Martyn Popey, metal rockers Edge of Misery, and the sweet and sassy Loretta Callens. Enjoy an interview highlight and some of their great music. Fear […]

The Back Room Episode 86 “Make It or Break It, Part 2 – More Rock” Because we had a blast the first time, we are doing “Make It or Break It” again, with more Alt Rock and Metal! This week, Meli, A-Aron, and Rose give their opinions on each song/artist. Fabulous Felines Todoroki and Miki […]

Episode 85: Alternative Country Howdy y'all! This week Meli takes us on a trip down a dirt road in the backwoods…on a Harley! Just kidding, but she is bringing you Alternative Country (with a touch of oldies and a little bit more)! These great artists can be heard on AstroNet Radio during the country blocks, […]

This week Meli is joined by guest producer and host George Jones, as well as guest host Mark Robertson. In this “Make It or Break It” episode, we hear some new artists and music (which you can also hear during the Rock Music blocks on AstroNet Radio), and our hosts share their opinions and discuss […]

This week, Meli records from home again with the assistance of her fabulous felines, and brings you some sweet jazz. Track List: “AcidJazz” — Kevin McLeod (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/) “Study and Relax” — Kevin McLeod (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/) “New York 1924” — Ross Bugden (https://youtu.be/wnPLbKmYCKQ) “Bread” -LuKremBo (https://m.soundcloud.com/lukrembo/bread) “Bluebird” – E's Jammy Jams “Ersatz Bossa” – John Deley and […]

Title: Flights of Fancy This week, Meli takes a calmer approach to the show with fantasy/magic-inspired music and poetry. Different than the usual music-only or  interview formats, we're taking it easy this werk and hopefully you'll feel more relaxed during this rough time. Apologies for late delivery; we recorded at home this week and servers are […]

This week, Meli features the soundtrack to the video game Sally Face, by Steve Gabry/Portable Moose.  Sally Face is a chapter-based game, available through STEAM, that follows the mysterious adventure of a young boy with a prosthetic face. It begins when Sally and his father move into a new apartment with odd neighbors and a crime […]

This week, Meli interviews The Ünusual Süspects, a local band comprised of colorful characters and great talent. Stories are told, shenanigans unfold, and you'll hear a pretty awesome Bowling for Soup cover. Alternatively named the “We Love Misti” Show, this week's episode is guaranteed to crack you up and show just how lax security in […]

This week, Meli gives a glimpse into the world of Steampunk, an interesting and diverse genre of literature, music, art, fashion, decor, and more. You can now email Meli, A-Aron, & Rose at backroom.astronet@gmail.com! Don't forget to catch Meli, A-Aron, Robin Land of “A View from the Carnival,” and other AstroNet folks at the Tyler Vinyl […]

Loretta Callens is a local talent with a golden voice to match her heart. She joins Meli this week to discuss folk music, fun, family, and faith, as well as teddy bears! Follow Loretta on Facebook as well as www.lorettacallens.com. Listen to Loretta on Soundcloud, Amazon Music, Spotify, and other streaming music sites.  

This week Meli interviews the extremely talented  jazz duo Maryah McHam and Martyn Popey. One of our most fun shows thus far, join us in a journey through jazz music, funny stories, British comedy, and wordy nerdiness, as Meli develops a serious “band crush” on this anazing duo. Between Maryah's sultry, golden voice and Martyn's awe-inspiring […]

On this week episode of the Back Room your host Meli takes on a sugar infused game fest to make your inner avatar dance and level up.   Double the Bits – Chiptune/8-bit https://youtu.be/nrzJjFS0jEU Nintendo Mix (Multiple Artists) https://youtu.be/l-XJcV_70DY Avenza – Game On https://youtu.be/8ih9lSnLqf8 Honorable Mention: Didn't play in the show, but really good–give it […]

This week, take a walk through the clover,  moors, and highlands with Meli, enjoying the music of Kevin McLeod (not one of “those” MacLeods; as far as we know, he's completely mortal). Relax and embrace your Celtic side with this smooth but jolly set. “Not That McLeod” Track List Hidden Past Moorland Celtic Impulse Fiddles […]

This week Meli interviews the East Texas Heavy Metal band, the Edge of Misery.   Facebook: Facebook.com/OfficialEdgeOfMisery/ Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/edgeofmiserymusic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNCnYwf3CzZ5bNnXcN1-Aiw YouTube Topic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgvAuFB8BQ9wn0U8xEpc6A

This week, we will journey into the music and history of Eddie and Sugar Lou's Hotel Tyler Orchestra. A personal favorite of AstroNet Radio owner George, this dynamite duo was part of the hot scene in Southern Jazz during the late 1920s and early 1930s Enjoy the music and historical information from both Meli and […]

The Backroom Episode 71# Songs to make you Hungry. Today, we are going to take you on a trip through some snack filled songs that will either make you wanna dance or eat. Either way we hope you enjoy our new episode and tune in next week to see what we have cooked up.   […]

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sweet, soulful sounds of British-born singer, actress, and composer Petula Clark. With a career that spanned over 4 decades, this lovely lady crossed genre lines before it was commonplace, with hits on the country, contemporary, and folk charts, as well as success in musical theatre. Meli and A-Aron hope […]

Meli and A-Aron spend an hour interviewing Jericho March, a Christian rock band from right here in East Texas! They discuss music, change, new members, and Geekery in the extreme, with some of their songs scattered in. HEY-OOOO! Learn more about Jericho March online: URL: www.jerichomarch.com Facebook: Facebook.com/comejointhemarch Instagram: @thejerichomarch

20 years ago their was a thing called Y2K , when we imagined the world was coming to an end. Follow Meli through a very nostalgic path of hits from 1999.

Follow our host Meli down a Cool, Mellow Candy Cane Lane and enjoy these holiday favorites. Have a very merry holiday season!! enjoy this episode with some Christmas treats. SO YUM

Meli is joined by A-Aron and Rose as they play an impromptu, holiday laced game of Would You Rather? Music edition.Lots of laughter and silliness will ensue on this episode of The Back Room!Questions are taken from www.thetoptens.com. YEAH BOYYYY!!!!  See you next time on The Back Room. In all fairness, we were unsupervised.

Meli celebrates the holiday season with some of her favorites.  Guaranteed to be Whammageddon-Free, for those playing the game–We will not play Wham's “Last Christmas”.

Meli spins the hits that get those feet movin' and brings back all that 70's groovin' (and a little more modern too)! Clear a spot on the floor where you can dance and crank it up!

Meli is back from the Antarctic, and is expressing her gratitude in series a songs about Thankfulness.

Meli has some wild and crazy things going on, so her back up host takes over here and runs rampant with dark country tunes that will definitely make you want to gallop your horse into a stormy night!

In this episode, Meli introduces us to rock-a-billy music legend, Jerry Haymes!  We get the treat of listening to some of his early recordings from a time when drums were just making their way into country music and a brand new sound was being formed!

Meli introduces us to some of her daughter's favorite tunes on her 13th birthday!  It's a musical journey and you're invited!

Take a trip with us through Halloweens past and end the journey with music of today!  It's fun and spooky and definitely delight this haunted season!

Show host, Meli, soothes our senses with the happening sounds of a legend…Mr. Cab Calloway!

1977 was an amazing year!  Star Wars!  Saturday Night Live!  Elvis Died (maybe, lol)! And our host, Meli, was born!  Take a journey with us now as she shares a variety of cool tunes from that magical year!

Show host, Meli, takes us on a musical journey through songs about those frisky felines we all love!

New host, Meli, takes over and introduces us to the wonders of Gaelic Storm!