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In 2017, Angie Cook and Ben DeSmidt took over ownership of what was then called Pete’s Place at 4520 8th Avenue. Now renamed Union Park Tavern, Angie and Ben have taken the things that made Pete’s special, particularly their award-winning Friday Fish Fry, and have expanded their business to focus on great food seven days a week and live entertainment nearly every day. Angie and Ben sit down with Ktown Connects to talk about their history in Kenosha, how they opened their own business, and what the future will bring for Union Park Tavern. - This episode was recorded on November 30th, 2020 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. - Big thanks to our sponsors: Bluhorn Digital, https://bluehorn.digital/ - Lulu Birds, 720 58th St. - Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com - Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com - Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman - Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

There is nothing like standing in the crowd, watching your favorite musician take the stage, playing your favorite song live right in front of you. Well thanks to a little global pandemic, going to a concert has been more or less impossible. Well, those of us at Sound Effect miss hearing live music, and we are willing to bet that you do to. Today on the show, we are going to bring the concert to you. We're going to be playing live music recordings that were performed and recorded just for Sound Effect over the years. Singer songwriter Lydia Ramsey channels her ancestors in a haunting folk tune. Also some political satire in song form from Long Winters front man John Roderick . And get out the Kleenex... Kimya Dawson performs a real tear jerker. Plus live recordings from Chastity Belt , Ben Union , Naomi Wachira and Skerik’s Bandalabra . Click the play button above to listen to the show.

There is nothing like standing in the crowd, watching your favorite musician take the stage, playing your favorite song live right in front of you. Well thanks to a little global pandemic, going to a concert has been more or less impossible. Well, those of us at Sound Effect miss hearing live music, and we are willing to bet that you do to. Today on the show, we are going to bring the concert to you. We're going to be playing live music recordings that were performed and recorded just for Sound Effect over the years. Singer songwriter Lydia Ramsey channels her ancestors in a haunting folk tune. Also some political satire in song form from Long Winters front man John Roderick . And get out the Kleenex... Kimya Dawson performs a real tear jerker. Plus live recordings from Chastity Belt , Ben Union , Naomi Wachira and Skerik’s Bandalabra . Click the play button above to listen to the show.

This story originally aired on May 6, 2017. Ben Union basically grew up in a church, and for him there was little question as to what he wanted to be when he grew up. He was going to be a preacher. But in religion, just like in politics, or relationships, challenging or even traumatic experiences can make you change your feelings about a path you were once entirely certain about. This was the case for Ben Union. He didn’t become a preacher, but instead, a professional musician in Tacoma. Music wasn’t unfamiliar to him. In fact, there was music all around him from a very young age. But when Ben Union and his family and the religious movement they were involved in didn’t see eye to eye, music didn’t stop for Ben Union, it just became a different platform. Ben Union says that a lot of the music that he writes is semi-autobiographical, taking notes from that time in his life, as well as other life experiences. But it often also contains the questions that could be asked by just about

On this week’s episode, we welcome our friend Ben back to SMI Radio. Ben stops by to talk about making the newest record, This Blessed Union Volume II, and play his favorite tracks. Ben and the boys celebrate the release of their latest effort Saturday, January 12 at the Crocodile. (100 tickets are available for 21 and under) In the second half of the show, we take you backstage to Nectar Lounge to chat with electronic pop outfit, The Fame Riot. Glitter twins, Liz Scarlett and Shazam “Tea Time” Watkins discuss their catchy sound, their unique fashion sense and eclectic musical influences. We will feature some of some fresh tracks from the dynamic duo as well. The Fame Riot will be performing at the Ben Union Record release show along with Aaron Daniel. The event will also feature guest appearances by previous SMI Radio guests, Tess Henley, Guy Keltner of Fox and the Law Greg Floyd of Whiskey Syndicate, Matt Brown and Ayron Jones, Also, Travis Barker of Elk and Boar will make and appearance.

ast week on SMI Radio, we featured a fun conversation and music from Daydream Vacation, with David Einmo (Head Like A Kite) and Asy Saavedra. Asy spoke briefly about her other project, Chaos Chaos (formerly Smoosh), which involves her sister Chloe. Asy flew into town to perform with Daydream Vacation at The Vera Project this past Friday, and The Anchor in Everett the following night. The next night, Chaos Chaos played a show at The Crocodile. and also appeared for a KEXP session. On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, we take you backstage at The Vera Project for a conversation with Asy and Chloe. The two sisters make their home in Brooklyn, New York, but definitely consider Seattle their other home. They talk about the distinctions between their former project, Smoosh, and how it evolved into Chaos Chaos. David Einmo joins the conversation later on to talk about the new track he’s producing for Chaos Chaos while they’re in town. Also, Asy and Chloe reveal how Hurricane Sandy directly impacted them. In addition, we feature selected tracks from their debut EP. In the second half of the show, you get a triple shot of Christmas spirit from The HoHoHos, Brent Amaker and The Rodeo and Fitz and The Tantrums. We finish the show off with the brand new single from the forthcoming Ben Union record, This Blessed Union Volume II. (Ben Union will play their record release show on January 12th at The Crocodile.)

SMI Radio's Greg Roth speaks with Ben Union and artist from “The 253″ This Saturday night, January 28th at Louie G’s in Fife, Ben and his band will celebrate the release of their brand new record, This Blessed Union Volume I. On the bill that night will be Seattle band and past SMI Radio guests, Hot Bodies In Motion as well San Diego’s The Silent Comedy. They talk about the making of the new record, his approach to making music and performing and Northwest music community as a whole. Also in the first segment I speak with music establishment owner Louie G. about his philosophy about bands and his approach to running one of the most fan and band friendly music and eating establishments in the South Sound. Also featured are selections from the band’s newest effort. In the second half of the show, Roth features the music of Vancouver Canada’s own industrial, pop rock outfit, Jakalope. I speak with the group’s co-writer and lead vocalist, Chrystal Leigh. The band is currently on a short west coast tour and will also be playing this Saturday, January 28th at El Corazon in Seattle.

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