Podcasts about Acorn Theater

Daniele tells us about all the great events that are happening this weekend!  Plus Ashley from Acorn Theater tells about some of the great programs and events coming up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Graham is a singer songwriter out of Chicago, Illinois.  He cut his chops playing the blues at the clubs around Chicago and gained a reputation as a backup blues guitarist and session musician.  In October 2023 he released his debut album called Saint of Second Chances.  A cool mix of soul, americana, and blues, the album tells his story.  Check him out on December 31 at the Acorn Theater where he will be opening for Shemekia Copeland.

The Erly is a Niles, Michigan based "modern disco" band consisting of drummer Fran Gleason, Bassist Collin Mattiford, Guitarist Trevor McDonald, and keyboardist Alyssa Serviss.  Their new album, "Culture Fever," comes out on November 3 2023.  Don't miss their album release party at the Acorn Theater on November 3.

Jon Goldfine and Ben Wright are the founders of the Chicago based Bluegrass band, The Henhouse Prowlers. Last week they issued their 10th album, "Iron and Lead."  On top of that, for the last 10 years, they have acted as Bluegrass Ambassadors through the US State Department and otherwise bringing American culture to distant parts of the world.  They have also taken those presentation skills and created a non-profit that brings music programs to schools around the country.  Make sure to check them out at the Acorn Theater on October 27.

Jim Bilger's knowledge of Grateful Dead lore runs deep.  So, it is no surprise that he has gathered outstanding musicians around him to create a Dead cover band that is mindful about the Grateful Dead's roots when performing.  Trouble Ahead has only been around for about 6 years, but they know their Grateful Dead music and pride themselves on their improvisational skills.  Check out their show at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks on August 4.

Naomi Ashley got her start in music after moving to Chicago and working in Comedy Improv.  Initially, her songs were part of the joke and then she got serious in her writing.  She gave up improv and began playing folk/country music in the early 2000s and since then has issued at least two albums and is getting ready to go into the studio to make another.  In 2018, Ralph Baumel saw her perform a Pretenders song on stage and something clicked.  They formed the Real Pretenders and have been delighting audiences since.  Check them out at the Acorn Theater on May 28 performing the entire Pretenders "Learning To Crawl" album and Lucinda Williams 1996 album, "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road." 

Kofi Baker is on a mission.  Some musicians are happy to play other's music as a tribute to the original musician.  Kofi has worked most of his life to hone his drumming skills to honor the legacy of his father, Ginger Baker.  From the early age of 3 when his father first began teaching him to drum to the present where he has brought together outstanding musicians to carry on the legacy of his father's music, Kofi worked hard to learn everything his father could teach him and is taking it to the next level.  It wasn't an easy path, but he has come through it with grace and honor.  Looking forward to seeing him play at the Acorn Theater on February 3.

Matthew "Wayne" Gillon is the multi instrumentalist drummer from the band Skirt with musical influences ranging from Hip Hop to Reggae.  He played for years with local band, Midwest Hype, and then moved to San Diego, CA where he honed his guitar skills only to decide that what he really wanted to do was be a drummer.  After connecting with Nate and Kyla Webb at an open mic in Michigan City, they decided to form the band Skirt.  Check them out at the Acorn Theater on New Years when they open for the Edgar Wilbury Experience. 

Just as things look like they are moving in the right direction at Acorn Theater, a surprise guest shakes things up and we all get to learn more about Hoss' backstory…#ddfruitpod  Website: www.dungeonsanddragonfruits.com Patreon: patreon.com/dungeonsanddragonfruits  Music/Sound Effects from Pixabay Include: “Back When We Were Young” and “Me and My Mom” by melodyayresgriffiths Check out her soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/xennial Thank you, Melody!  DDFruits Theme: “Epic Magic Dance – Background Music for Videos” by Lesfm Velvagreen's Theme: “Positive Winter" by Alex_MakeMusic Hoss' Theme: "1930s Seedy Street Music (Harmon Trumpet)" by astrofreq Morag's Theme: “Christmas Day” by Alex_MakeMusic  Bodger's Theme: “Rocksteady” by catalyst4god “Honor and Sword Main” by Daddy_s_Music “Creepy Ambient” by SamuelFrancisJohnson “From Somewhere in the World Melodic Chill Music” by JuliusH “Inside Serial Killer Cove Dark Thriller Horror Soundtrack” by GioeleFazzeri “A Sinister Power Rising Epic Dark Gothic Soundtrack” by GioeleFazzeri “Dark Beat” by QubeSounds “Autumn Gold” and "Best Adventure Ever" by geoffharvey “Horror Background Music IG Version 60s” by Lesfm 

After much investigation, the Pear Bears now have a picture of the danger at the Acorn Theater and are ready to take action. But, first, they must deal with the equally dangerous situation of an improperly run commercial kitchen! #ddfruitpod  Website: www.dungeonsanddragonfruits.com Patreon: patreon.com/dungeonsanddragonfruits  Music/Sound Effects from Pixabay Include: “Milk and Cookies” and “Whodunit” by melodyayresgriffiths Check out her soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/xennial Thank you, Melody! DDFruits Theme: “Epic Magic Dance – Background Music for Videos” by Lesfm Velvagreen's Theme: “Positive Winter" by Alex_MakeMusic Hoss' Theme: "1930s Seedy Street Music (Harmon Trumpet)" by astrofreq Morag's Theme: “Christmas Day” by Alex_MakeMusic  Bodger's Theme: “Rocksteady” by catalyst4god “Chillout 68” by 1Tamara2 “Horror Background Music IG Version 60s” by Lesfm “Spooky Evening Track” by brolefilmer “Jazz Café” by FASSounds  “SKA Podcast Youtube Channel Intro” by NaturesEye  “Watr Fluid” by ItsWatR “Broadway Walk Big Band Music” by Lesfm “Modern RnB - Cut the Wire” by AntipodeanWriter “Jade's Crawl (B Dorian Swing)” by

Join the Pear Bears as they delve deeper into the mysteries of Acorn Theater while their magical abilities grow as they become level 3 characters! #ddfruitpod  Website: www.dungeonsanddragonfruits.com Patreon: patreon.com/dungeonsanddragonfruits  Some Links to Homebrew content we are using: Bodger's College of Luck Bard subclass can be found at D&D Wiki: https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/College_of_Luck_(5e_Subclass) Velvagreen's Caretaker Warlock subclass can be purchased from Metal Weave Games: https://metalweave.games/en-ca Go check them out! They create beautiful and thoughtful RPG content Music/Sound Effects from Pixabay Include: “Clockwork Soldiers Orchestral Instrumental” by melodyayresgriffiths Check out her soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/xennial DDFruits Theme: “Epic Magic Dance – Background Music for Videos” by Lesfm Velvagreen's Theme: “Positive Winter" by Alex_MakeMusic Morag's Theme: “Christmas Day” by Alex_MakeMusic Bodger's Theme: “Rocksteady” by catalyst4god Hoss' Theme: "1930s Seedy Street Music (Harmon Trumpet)" by astrofreq “Modern RNB Sparks Fly” by AntipodeanWriter “Uneven” by ComaStudio “Funtey” by Andreas-Woll-Music “Memory” by nojisuma “Jazz Happy” Music_For_Videos “We Was Alright” by BrentinDavis "Melancholic Swing" by

Bruce Katz has been playing some kind of keyboard since he was 5 years old.  He is not only formally educated in music, having attended the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory in Boston, but he has also had a lifetime of education playing jazz and the blues.  The list of musicians that he has played with includes John Hammond, Big Mama Thornton, Delbert McClinton, and Ronnie Earl.  He has also enjoyed a significant career playing with the Allman Brothers and different manifestations of that group, including Greg Allman, Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe, and Oteil Burbridge.  Don't miss his show at the Acorn Theater on October 21, 2022

Paul goes behind the curtain with actor/singer Steven Brinberg to talk about his one performance only appearance on July 31st at 8pm at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, MI (just 70 miles from Chicago). Bringberg IS Barbra in appearance, voice and song. No, he is not lip syncing and yes, he's got her down […]

Kait Rose is a singer/songwriter from Kalamazoo, Michigan.  She has been singing, playing guitar, and recording music since high school.  She is releasing her next album, "Balance", in August at an album release party at Bell's Brewery, but before that she is coming to the Acorn Theater and The Livery during the second week of July.  Check out her music on Band Camp and don't miss her Harbor Country shows.

Johnny Iguana began playing classic piano at a young age.  He gravitated to Punk Rock and then an uncle introduced him to the blues. He set an intention and suddenly found himself playing with Junior Wells and his band and then Otis Rush.  Johnny's piano playing has been described as Punk/Blues; regardless of the genre, it is completely authentic and original.  In 2013, he and drummer Michael Caskey released their first Claudettes Album, which was entirely instrumental.  A few years later they welcomed Zach Verdoorn on bass six and Berit Ulseth on vocals and that is the magical combination they are sticking with.  Check them out at the Acorn Theater on May 7!

Abe Partridge is a singer songwriter from Mobile, Alabama who has taken a different path to the music world.  He was a fundamentalist preacher in Kentucky for 9 years and was inspired by Son House to find a new way to express himself.  He began writing songs and painting pictures to release the negative feelings he had.  After returning from the Air Force in the middle east, he entered a singer songwriting contest where, despite it being his first time performing in front of people, he made it to the finals.  That led to a collaboration with a producer that resulted in his debut album in 2018 and a visual art career.  He has since toured Europe, released another album, and is putting the final touches on his third album.  Check him out at the Acorn Theater on Friday April 29, where he will also be displaying his visual art work.

Joe George is a singer songwriter from Chicago, but that does not even begin to tell the story.  A graduate of the Berklee Colege of Music in Boston, he has played in punk bands, written scores for movies, toured all over the world, started the Red Room in Bucktown with his cousin, produces and writes with other musicians, and creates video content for Reverb's You tube channel.  He is coming to the Acorn Theater on April 30 to release his newest album!  Don't miss it!

Mike Struwin is a local singer songwriter who has been playing and writing songs since he was 13.  He has been involved in bands such as Hammertoe and Steamboat, but is keeping it simple with his latest band called the Mike Struwin Band (which JSS interviewees Mike Nelson [Ep 8] and Matt Sypian [Ep 1]).  Check him and the band out at the Livery on April 29 and also at the Acorn Theater on July 20.

The Resurrection Blues Band is a three piece band (can you say Power Trio) based out of Harbor Country.  Rodney Mills on Guitar and Vocals, Scott Ovens on drums, and Mike Balmes on bass.  Keeping the blues alive with their original tunes.  Don't miss their show at the Acorn Theater on April 2 where they are opening for The Erly.

Mike Stephen learns about BUILD Chicago's new Mobile Mental Health Bus with therapist David Rodriguez, discusses changes at the Acorn Theater and airs an interview he did there in 2013, and discovers the Secret History of blues singer Little Al Thomas.

Josh Shilling is a songwriter, singer, and piano player.  He began playing piano at a young age at the level where he got to play gigs  before the age of ten.  In 2007, he joined Mountain Heart (which had been around since 1998) and immediately found success.  In his first few months, he played at the Grand Ole Opry and went on tour opening for Lynard Skynard.  In between runs with Mountain Heart, he spends his time writing songs, doing session work, and collaborating with other musicians.  Don't miss Mountain Heart's show at the Acorn Theater on April 10, 2022. 

Tony D'Annunzio is the director and producer of the documentary movie, "Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story", which is being shown at the Acorn Theater on February 11, 2022.  Open from 1966 to 1972, the Grande Ballroom was modeled after the Filmore West in San Francisco and featured musicians from MC5 and The Stooges to The Who and BB King.  

Bob Swan was going to be a doctor, but couldn't imagine being stuck inside all day long.  So instead he began an entertainment career where he started as a stage actor, then became a voice over artist, then became a movie actor (remember the assistant coach in Hoosiers?), which led him to a career in opera, which brought him to Harbor Country as a land developer.  For the last 17 years, he and his group of professional opera singers have been performing Christmas songs at the Acorn Theater around the holidays.  Don't miss their show "Christmas At The Acorn" on December 23, 2021.

Jillian and Nathaniel are a husband and wife duo who met during high school in South Bend, Indiana when their art teacher pushed them to write a song together to represent their school in a statewide competition (they finished in the top ten).  They have been playing together around the country ever since.  In 2016, they set out to document their upcoming 263 show tour and ended up with a documentary about unity.  Check out their show at the Acorn Theater on December 10!

Bass player Bill Bielby and his friends formed a band called The Newports when they were in 8th grade in the south suburbs of Chicago.  Fast forward to an open mic at the Acorn theater in 2014:  Bill called up some of the old members of the band and his friend Jumpin' Gene Halton (on Harmonica) from South Bend and made a plan to play a few songs for old time sake.  Thanks to an article by Larry Von Ebeler praising their work that evening, they decided to keep the music going.  Since that fateful night, they have grown to a 9 member band featuring a brass section, two guitars, Halton on Harmonica, a drummer, and Bielby on Bass.  In 2019, they released their album "Live at the Acorn" and just put out a single, "Goin' Out West" (by Tom Waits); all of which were recorded in Three Oaks by local sound man extraordinaire Evan Margol.  Check out their show at the Acorn Theater on November 27.

GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!This episode features Colleen Brennan. Colleen Brennan is a Chicago based stand-up comedian, actor, writer (Wisecrackin'), producer (Momedians of Momedy and Back Room Comedy @ aliveOne), podcast host (Defending Indiana) and mother.  A graduate of the Conservatory Program at The Second City, Colleen also received training in stand-up comedy at The Second City and Feminine Comique.  Described as a polished performer, Colleen's unique, observational angle as a married, visibly stable mother highlights the hilarious details about life as a human.Colleen has performed in festivals, theaters, clubs and shows all over the Midwest such as: Snubfest 2016 (*Winner – Audience Favorite), Lady Laughs Festival (Madison, WI), The Laugh Factory, Zanies Rosemont Tuesday Ten, The Lincoln Lodge, The Foundation Room at the House of Blues, The Comedy Shrine, Tomfoolery Fun Club, The Kates, The Little Theater at Saint Mary's College, The Acorn Theater and The Annoyance Theater.  She has been a guest on WGN's “Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez” and WCIU's “The Jam”.  Colleen also appears regularly in her car driving her children all around Chicago.

Chuck Prophet has been making music since he was 12 years old.  Originally from Orange County, California, he got his start with the psychedelic/desert rock band Green on Red in the early 80s. In 1990, he put out his first solo album, Brother Aldo, and began making music with his wife Stephanie Finch.  Chuck, Stephanie and his band the Mission Express are coming to the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks on October 28, 2021.

Dan Navarro is a singer/songwriter, voice over artist, and board member of SAG-AFTRA,  He played the first part of his career with his friend Eric Lowen in the band Lowen & Navarro.  Dan is schedule to play at the Acorn Theater on August 27, 2021 in what is expected to be an unbelievable show.   

Seth Yavit, a DC-area therapist and artist, joined me on Finding Favorites to sketch out his path from Second City to becoming an art therapist. Seth and Leah met in writing classes with Kim Clark, founder of The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks Michigan. Show Links Seth Yavit Paintings New York Stories Interpol Longwave Palette 22 The Sacred and the Profane Learn more about Art Therapy

On todays podcast we have Martin Casella - #Playwright, #Screenwriter, #Actor and Face-Melter. He alone took part in one of the most iconic scenes in horror film history: pulling his face off in the bathroom in the original Poltergeist. Find Martin on twitter: https://twitter.com/mcasellawriter About Martin Casella: After graduating from California Institute of the Arts, I spent three years as an assistant to director Steven Spielberg, on the films 1941; CLOSE ENCOUNTERS THE THIRD KIND: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT; USED CARS (as assistant to Bob Zemeckis) and the Academy-award winning classic, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. I then spent the next few years pursuing an acting career, appearing in numerous plays, TV movies and features films, including a leading role in Tobe Hooper and Mr. Spielberg's POLTERGEIST, before I started writing for the theatre, television and feature films.In the theatrical world, my plays have been seen at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Odyssey, Coast Playhouse, Coronet, Cast and Crossroads Theatres (Los Angeles); the Acorn Theater, the Soho Playhouse, TBG Theatre, Ernie Martin, Linhart and Access Theatres (New York); Village Theatre and Group Theatre (Seattle); Mosiac Theatre (Fort Lauderdale); Bailiwick, Theatre Building (Chicago); Attic Rep (San Antonio); Short North Stage (Columbus), Stage One (Wichita); Paper Mill (New Jersey); Theatreworks and Goodspeed (Connecticut); Walnut Street Theatre (Philadelphia); Ford's Theatre (Washington); the Queen City Theater (Charlotte, N.C.); the Bunkamura Theatre (Tokyo); and in London, Edinburgh and Dublin. My most well-known play, THE IRISH CURSE, opened Off-Broadway in March, 2010 to rave reviews. It premiered at the 2005 New York International Fringe Festival, where it won the overall excellence award for Outstanding Playwriting. It was also produced at the 2006 Edinburgh Theatre Festival and the Dublin Gay International Theatre Festival in May, 2007, where it was one of the five finalists for the Oscar Wilde Best New Writing for the Theatre Award. Since its critically acclaimed off-Broadway run, THE IRISH CURSE has played to sold-out houses in London, along with Portland, Columbus, Fort Lauderdale, San Antonio, Charlotte and all across America. It opened in the 2012 in Los Angeles at the Odyssey Theater, where it had a three-month sold-out run, and was nominated for a GLAAD Award for Outstanding LA Theatre Production.Learn more here: https://martincasella.weebly.com/ #business #opportunities #pandemic Michael and Eric Okon operate a global transportation business that is 100% family owned. With locations in multiple states and 100's of employees, the Okon Bros. talk about navigating life, growing up in a family business, writing books, content creation, self-help, law of attraction and more... Here are our websites: Our main company, BLS - https://www.blsco.com Michaels self-help books - https://www.samuelsbooks.com Michaels fiction books - https://www.michaelokon.com Eric Okon LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericokon Michael Okon LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-okon-b02b60162

Episode 37 of Jonny's Secret Stash featuring Bill Bielby, bass player and founding member of the Newports.  Bill and friends formed The Newports in 1961 while Bill was in 8th grade in the South Suburbs of Chicago.  In 2014, after a long career in academia and sociology, Bill and friends "got the band back together" and have been kicking butt ever since (except for the pause created by the COVID-19 pandemic). Check them out at the Acorn Theater on July 3, 2020!

TVC 484.3: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with eight-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Elf, Disney Pixar’s UP, Briarpatch), including why his experience providing the voice of Carl Fredericksen in UP gave him a feeling of rebirth. Ed’s new memoir, SON OF A JUNKMAN: My Life from the West Bottoms of Kansas City to the Bright Lights of Hollywood, not only includes many stories about his spectacular acting career, but pays tribute to his cast members on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Lou Grant, reveals the person on whom he based his portrayal of Grant when he did the hour-long series, and shows why Ed’s father continues to be the guiding force of his life today. Ed Asner plays God Almighty in God Help Us, a political comedy written by Samuel Warren Joseph that provides hope for the future, provided we all listen to each other. Samuel Warren Joseph was one of Ed’s collaborators on Son of a Junkman. Ed is scheduled to perform God Help Us April 5, 2020 – Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI April 10, 2020 – Brewer PAC, 92 Pendleton St, Brewer, ME April 18, 2020 – Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI April 25 & 26, 2020 – Hampton Arts, Virginia May 2, 2020 – Solvang Theater Festival, 420 2nd St, Solvang, CA June 11, 2020 – HEAR Now Festival, Bragg Auditorium, 4501 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64111 To find out how to book God Help Us at a playhouse near you, go to GodHelpUs.net. Ed Asner is also scheduled to bring his critically acclaimed one-man show A Man and His Prostate to the following venues: Tuesday, April 28 – The Temple Theatre | 120 Carthage St., Sanford, NC Saturday, June 20 – The Astra Theater | 517 Main St, Jasper, IN Once described as "The Vagina Monologues for men," A Man and His Prostate was written by Ed. Weinberger, Ed’s longtime friend and fellow Mary Tyler Moore Show collaborator, and the co-author of Ed’s book The Grouchy Historian. For more information, go to AManandHisProstate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TVC 483.3: Ed welcomes back eight-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Elf, Disney Pixar’s UP, Briarpatch). Ed’s new memoir, SON OF A JUNKMAN: My Life from the West Bottoms of Kansas City to the Bright Lights of Hollywood, is a charming, funny, and often very poignant look at his life and career, from his colorful childhood as the son of a junkman in Kansas City to his spectacular acting career. Ed Asner plays God Almighty in God Help Us, a political comedy written by Samuel Warren Joseph that provides hope for the future, provided we all listen to each other. Samuel Warren Joseph was one of Ed’s collaborators on Son of a Junkman. Ed will be performing God Help Us April 5, 2020 – Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI April 10, 2020 – Brewer PAC, 92 Pendleton St, Brewer, ME April 18, 2020 – Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI April 25 & 26, 2020 – Hampton Arts, Virginia May 2, 2020 – Solvang Theater Festival, 420 2nd St, Solvang, CA June 11, 2020 – HEAR Now Festival, Bragg Auditorium, 4501 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64111 To find out how to book God Help Us at a playhouse near you, go to GodHelpUs.net. Ed Asner will also bring his critically acclaimed one-man show A Man and His Prostate to the following venues this spring: Saturday, March 14 – The Hoytt Theater | 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA Tuesday, April 28 – The Temple Theatre | 120 Carthage St., Sanford, NC Saturday, June 20 – The Astra Theater | 517 Main St, Jasper, IN Once described as "The Vagina Monologues for men," A Man and His Prostate was written by Ed. Weinberger, Ed’s longtime friend and fellow Mary Tyler Moore Show collaborator, and the co-author of Ed’s book The Grouchy Historian. For more information, go to AManandHisProstate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 36 with Americana Singer/songwriter Chloe Kimes.  Check out her show with the Way Down Wanderers on March 27. 2020 at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, MI. and her new single coming out on February 21.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Nikki Gauthier of the Box Factory for the Arts and artists Susan Teague and Erica Roberts about the Series 5 Exhibition opening Friday; and Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra's Kyle Bartoszek and vocalists Jenna Mammina and Carina Kanzler, who are part of R-E-S-P-E-C-T 2 performing Friday at The Acorn Theater and  Saturday as part of the SMSO's Summerfest at Shadowland Pavilion on Silver Beach

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Nikki Gauthier of the Box Factory for the Arts and artists Susan Teague and Erica Roberts about the Series 5 Exhibition opening Friday; and Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra's Kyle Bartoszek and vocalists Jenna Mammina and Carina Kanzler, who are part of R-E-S-P-E-C-T 2 performing Friday at The Acorn Theater and  Saturday as part of the SMSO's Summerfest at Shadowland Pavilion on Silver Beach

Episode 4 with Special Guest, Blues Legend John Primer.  John Primer played at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks and we had an opportunity to chat with him about his days playing with Muddy Waters, Magic Slim, Willie Dixon, The Rolling Stones, and Derek Trucks.

This week on After Hours, Rick is in studio with musicians Carlo Basile, Ronnie Malley, Sara Ranganathan and Larissa Rolley along with Acorn Theater owner David Fink to talk about their incredible and unique performances. Then, Keri Johnsrud discusses her tribute with “The Music of Fred Rogers" concerts. Finally, St. Josephinum school president Patti Toomey closes out the show telling us how intense it is to get into acceptable schools.

Some of Chicago’s most beautiful music is not always in the city. WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined in the studio with the musical talents of Carlo Basile, Ronnie Malley, Sara Ranganathan and Larissa Rolley! Acorn Theater owner David Fink also joins the show to talk about their recent tour of Vietnam, Spain, Portugal and Senegal. Learn more about this amazing collaboration of musicians at www.surabhienseble.com.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Mary Fahl, the former lead vocalist for 1990s chamber-pop group October Project, who returns Saturday to play a solo show at The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Mary Fahl, the former lead vocalist for 1990s chamber-pop group October Project, who returns Saturday to play a solo show at The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul are joined by Roketta Moore and Lorie Kraus, two of the stars of the Lake Michigan College Performing Arts Department’s production of “Sister Act,” which opens this weekend on The Mendel Center Mainstage; and pianist/composer Dr. Larry Schanker, who performs a concert titled “From Ragtime to Rock 'n' Roll” at The Acorn Theater as part of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra's new SMSO Presents series. 

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul are joined by Roketta Moore and Lorie Kraus, two of the stars of the Lake Michigan College Performing Arts Department’s production of “Sister Act,” which opens this weekend on The Mendel Center Mainstage; and pianist/composer Dr. Larry Schanker, who performs a concert titled “From Ragtime to Rock 'n' Roll” at The Acorn Theater as part of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra's new SMSO Presents series. 

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Peggy Harrington and Susan Meadows of Twin City Players about their production of "Wedding Secrets"; Tami Miller of the Krasl Art Center about the new exhibition, "Aftermath: War is Only Half the Story"; and Joelle Regovich of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra about The Dukes of Dixieland joining the orchestra at The Mendel Center's Grand Upton Hall at Lake Michigan College and the new series, SMSO Presents, which opens with "That's Amore" at The Acorn Theater.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Peggy Harrington and Susan Meadows of Twin City Players about their production of "Wedding Secrets"; Tami Miller of the Krasl Art Center about the new exhibition, "Aftermath: War is Only Half the Story"; and Joelle Regovich of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra about The Dukes of Dixieland joining the orchestra at The Mendel Center's Grand Upton Hall at Lake Michigan College and the new series, SMSO Presents, which opens with "That's Amore" at The Acorn Theater.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with the Box Factory's Nikki Gauthier and Kristen Patzer about the Holiday Makers Market; and comedy sketch and improv artist Sarah Dell’Amico about The Second City’s Non-Denominational Christmas Show at The Acorn Theater.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with the Box Factory's Nikki Gauthier and Kristen Patzer about the Holiday Makers Market; and comedy sketch and improv artist Sarah Dell’Amico about The Second City’s Non-Denominational Christmas Show at The Acorn Theater.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul are joined by St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal to talk about Roots & Brews featuring Phoenix-based indie rock band Jared & The Mill;  The HillBenders who return to The Livery to  present "The Who's Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry"; and jazz vocalist Kimberly Gordon, who brings her quartet to The Acorn Theater.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul are joined by St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal to talk about Roots & Brews featuring Phoenix-based indie rock band Jared & The Mill;  The HillBenders who return to The Livery to  present "The Who's Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry"; and jazz vocalist Kimberly Gordon, who brings her quartet to The Acorn Theater.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with alt-country singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks, who plays The Acorn Theater; rock and blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd whose band plays Four Winds Casino’s Silver Creek Event Center; and Erin Lenau, whose Grand Rapids band Hollywood Makeout makes their debut at The Livery.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with alt-country singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks, who plays The Acorn Theater; rock and blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd whose band plays Four Winds Casino’s Silver Creek Event Center; and Erin Lenau, whose Grand Rapids band Hollywood Makeout makes their debut at The Livery.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Mulebone who plays both The Livery and a Foundry Hall show; Corky Siegel whose Chamber Blues ensemble returns to The Acorn Theater with guest vocalist Lynne Jordan; and singer-songwriter Katie Todd, who plays The Acorn after a self-imposed musical hiatus.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Mulebone who plays both The Livery and a Foundry Hall show; Corky Siegel whose Chamber Blues ensemble returns to The Acorn Theater with guest vocalist Lynne Jordan; and singer-songwriter Katie Todd, who plays The Acorn after a self-imposed musical hiatus.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with singer Niki Haris, who headlines the Gene Harris Coming Home Coming Together 20th Anniversary Concert; Asheville, N.C.-based acoustic string band Fireside Collective, who will be making their debut at The Livery; and “Under Their Thumb” author Bill German, who shares his tales from his years in the inner sanctum of the Rolling Stones, at The Acorn Theater.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with singer Niki Haris, who headlines the Gene Harris Coming Home Coming Together 20th Anniversary Concert; Asheville, N.C.-based acoustic string band Fireside Collective, who will be making their debut at The Livery; and “Under Their Thumb” author Bill German, who shares his tales from his years in the inner sanctum of the Rolling Stones, at The Acorn Theater.

In this week's episode, Jeremy and Paul talk about the Krasl Art Center's "2018 Biennial Sculpture Invitational;" musician Jared Rabin at The Livery; and Cracker at The Acorn Theater.

In this week's episode, Jeremy and Paul talk about the Krasl Art Center's "2018 Biennial Sculpture Invitational;" musician Jared Rabin at The Livery; and Cracker at The Acorn Theater.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk about “Series 3: Nothing Is Ordinary,” three new exhibitions from Doug Klemm, Tom Van Valey, and Andy Sawyer at the Box Factory for the Arts; Bassel & The Supernaturals at The Livery; Short Attention Span Theater at The Acorn Theater; and Eddie Money at Four Winds Casino’s Silver Creek Event Center.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk about “Series 3: Nothing Is Ordinary,” three new exhibitions from Doug Klemm, Tom Van Valey, and Andy Sawyer at the Box Factory for the Arts; Bassel & The Supernaturals at The Livery; Short Attention Span Theater at The Acorn Theater; and Eddie Money at Four Winds Casino’s Silver Creek Event Center.

This week Jeremy D. Bonfiglio and Paul Mow talk with John Owens about the Lake Michigan College Music Department's Holiday Collage Concert; Sasha Alcott from When Particles Collide, who will be performing in Buchanan; and The Fantasticks, who will be performing at The Acorn Theater.

This week Jeremy D. Bonfiglio and Paul Mow talk with John Owens about the Lake Michigan College Music Department's Holiday Collage Concert; Sasha Alcott from When Particles Collide, who will be performing in Buchanan; and The Fantasticks, who will be performing at The Acorn Theater.

This week Jeremy D. Bonfiglio and Paul Mow talk to Tami Miller, the Curator at the Krasl Art Center, about two new exhibitions opening on Friday. They also speak with with Leah Tirado about the SMSO and The Livery presenting a Collaborative Puerto Rico Strong Hurricane Relief Concert on Sunday; and Jeff Daniels, who will be performing at The Acorn Theater.

This week Jeremy D. Bonfiglio and Paul Mow talk to Tami Miller, the Curator at the Krasl Art Center, about two new exhibitions opening on Friday. They also speak with with Leah Tirado about the SMSO and The Livery presenting a Collaborative Puerto Rico Strong Hurricane Relief Concert on Sunday; and Jeff Daniels, who will be performing at The Acorn Theater.

This week Jeremy D. Bonfiglio and Paul Mow talk with Nathan Margoni and Donna Sauers about the Art Hop in the Arts District in Downtown Benton Harbor; Susan Padveen about "The Portrait"; and Alan Barcus, who will be performing at The Acorn Theater.

This week Jeremy D. Bonfiglio and Paul Mow talk with Nathan Margoni and Donna Sauers about the Art Hop in the Arts District in Downtown Benton Harbor; Susan Padveen about "The Portrait"; and Alan Barcus, who will be performing at The Acorn Theater.

Jeremy D. Bonfiglio and Paul Mow talk to Jennifer Knapp, who is playing at the Acorn Theater; Brass Transit who is joining the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra this Saturday at Shadowland Pavilion; and the Co-director of Alchemy: An Artists/Writers Initiative.

Jeremy D. Bonfiglio and Paul Mow talk to Jennifer Knapp, who is playing at the Acorn Theater; Brass Transit who is joining the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra this Saturday at Shadowland Pavilion; and the Co-director of Alchemy: An Artists/Writers Initiative.

This week Paul and Jeremy talk with Joan Callaso, who is headlining the 19th Coming Home Coming Together concert in downtown Benton Harbor; Corrie Wolosin from the Krasl Art Fair; and Griffin House, who is performing at the Acorn Theater.

This week Paul and Jeremy talk with Joan Callaso, who is headlining the 19th Coming Home Coming Together concert in downtown Benton Harbor; Corrie Wolosin from the Krasl Art Fair; and Griffin House, who is performing at the Acorn Theater.

The Life Lab is a bi-monthly radio show that empowers listeners to be the best version of themselves. Through reframing problems into challenges that can be met, co-hosts Jace and Lex examine personal-social connections, give holistic tips and strategies and promote self care and positive change. Each episode features words of wisdom from a special guest that is on a journey of their own making! Jace is a lyftologist, musician, singer /song writer, fundraiser and youth empowerment specialist who loves seeing the internal transformation that comes from people taking their health and well-being to the next level. Lex is a social justice advocate, media writer/producer and emotional healer who lovessupporting people to be their best, most authentic selves and live the life of their dreams. Special Guest: David Fink  David Fink is a founder of The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, MI where he books live shows.  David is also the curator of OUTspoken! LGBTQ stories. David serves on three not-for-profit arts boards.

This week Paul Mow and Jeremy D. Bonfiglio talk with illusionist Jay Owenhouse, who will be at the Mendel Center Mainstage; and Delilah DeWylde, who is performing at the Acorn Theater. Also playing the Acorn is Easy Leaves.

This week Paul Mow and Jeremy D. Bonfiglio talk with illusionist Jay Owenhouse, who will be at the Mendel Center Mainstage; and Delilah DeWylde, who is performing at the Acorn Theater. Also playing the Acorn is Easy Leaves.

02:03 - Stripper Jesus and how we found Super Happy Funtime Burlesque at Acorn Theater this past New Year's Eve. http://www.superhappyfuntimeburlesque.com http://www.acorntheater.com 04:40 - Genesis of the show. 12:46 - Rachel's plan of raising money to do 'real art' and her training. 16:01 - Corey's background, what he was doing before Super Happy Funtime Burlesque. 18:21 - Crashing at other people's houses and day jobs. 23:36 - Bangarang Circus: https://www.facebook.com/BangarangCircus/ 26:52 - Connecting with other communities such as Ringling Bros. & Cirque du Soleil. 28:13 - Doing an over-the-top show in a conservative community. 36:05 - What would they like to promote? Chicago May 21st at The Emporium Arcade Bar. http://emporiumchicago.com http://www.superhappyfuntimeburlesque.com/ Give some money at Super Happy Funtime Burlesque's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shfb 44:27 - Audience interaction after the show and being themselves onstage. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook Intro Music: "Are You Famous, Yet?" - Laura Scruggs. Outro Music: "The Devil Is In The Beats" - The Chemical Brothers

00:49 - Laura interviews Jake. She starts by asking Jake's feelings about this podcast's journey. 04:55 - Laura and Jake met in a theatre class taught by previous podcast guest, Dan Taube, listen to his episodes here: http://areyoufamousyet.libsyn.com/ignorance-is-bliss-dan-taube-interview-part-1-episode-12a http://areyoufamousyet.libsyn.com/thunder-road-dan-taube-interview-part-2-episode-12b 08:07 - Jake's favorite podcasts: Harmontown http://www.harmontown.com/category/podcasts/ How Did This Get Made? http://www.earwolf.com/show/how-did-this-get-made/ Pete Holmes' podcast: "You Made It Weird" http://nerdist.com/podcasts/you-made-it-weird-channel/ 13:50 - Should we change the name of our podcast? 16:23 - What first drew Jake to Dungeons and Dragons as a child and what made him return to it now. Link to John Frigo episode: http://areyoufamousyet.libsyn.com/john-frigo-and-sherri-mcglothlins-artistic-life-episode-40 23:19 - Jake's job as a software developer. 31:21 - Laura's year in review. 33:50 - "Punk Grandpa" is available for licensing and also has perusal copies out: http://www.chicagodramaworks.com/punk-grandpa.html 34:11 - Another first for Laura in 2016: Being commissioned. 34:28 - Listen to Three Brothers Theatre's Executive Director, Josh Beadle and Artistic Director, Caroline Beadle's episode: http://areyoufamousyet.libsyn.com/josh-and-caroline-beadle-and-3-brothers-theater-episode-163 38:31 - Laura's Uncle Fun documentary. 47:30 - Our wonderful New Year's Eve at The Acorn Theater, with co-owner & previous podcast guest, David Fink: http://www.acorntheater.com http://superhappyfuntimeburlesque.com http://www.sidetrackchicago.com/outspokenchicago/ 57:44 - Unlisted YouTube video of Laura and lizard person/Godzilla Trump act w/Jax Nippleson: https://youtu.be/GgDnCr7Cezc Follow us on Twitter or Facebook Intro Music: "Are You Famous, Yet?" - Laura Scruggs. Outro Music: "The Devil Is In The Beats" - The Chemical Brothers  

The Winsome Hags are back! They join hosts Justin Flagel and Glen Cox (of The Glen Show Podcast) for music, stories, and pie at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

James Neary, Glen Cox, and myself throw a little show party for an audience at the Acorn Theater.  Glen and I interview James in between sets of excellent music. You should also check out James Neary and his latest album, 2013, at JamesNeary.com. And be sure to check out Glen's podcast at TheGlenShow.com. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

James Neary, Glen Cox, and myself throw a little show party for an audience at the Acorn Theater.  Glen and I interview James in between sets of excellent music. You should come on by to the next live show at the Acorn Theater.  We're there the 2nd Thursday of each month. You should also check out James Neary and his latest album, 2013, at JamesNeary.com. And be sure to check out Glen's podcast at TheGlenShow.com. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

Join Candidly Candace as she talks with singer/songwriter Anne Harris.With the release of Gravity and Faith, Harris delivered her strongest, most compelling work to date, her voice exuding a revealing honesty, clarity and deep-rooted strength and her fiddle playing at its most emotionally engaging. ConcertLiveWire.com said the record "boasts a carefully crafted blend of violin-infused pop/rock arrangements, the occasional folk flavoring and introspective lyricism" while the Illinois Entertainer said her work is "brimming with socially conscious, and at times, intensely personal lyrics as memorable as thought-provoking." Fresh on the heels of Gravity and Faith, Harris released another record in 2008, Live at the Acorn Theater, a project which was born of converging desires to create a live record and revisit some of her earlier songs. Such a period of intense focus on her own music made it all the more refreshing when her creativity as an instrumentalist became increasingly in demand. Before the year was out Harris would find herself as a guest violinist with psychedelic 70’s legend Jefferson Starship and touring regularly with world renown trance-blues innovator, Otis Taylor, having appeared with the latter at the 2009 Blues Music Awards in Memphis (where Taylor won “Instrumentalist of the Year, Banjo"), Chicago Blues Festival, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Jazz Aspen Snowmass and the Telluride Blues Festival. Anne finds performing other people’s music to be an exciting opportunity for in-the-moment creativity and discovery and the experience ultimately influences her own writing, leading her into new territory. Listeners are welcome to call in during the live broadcast by dialing 347-996-3381 and join in the discussion via the Candidly Candace Facebook Fan page.