In this episode I welcome Omaha band Vago as well as Bret Vovk AKA the Underwater Dream Machine. We talk about the Vago tour, new member Larry Dunn, Burns Nicht, as well as Underwater Dream Machine's new record. We also enjoy a few Empyrean Brewing Co. Burning Skye Scottish Style Ale (Brewed to complement food...). 

Opening song: "Insomnia Salvation" by Deadbeat Darling

Vago on the facebook

In this episode I welcome the Omaha band The Big Deep into the studio. They brought vodka. We drank and talked about the new record and CD release. We drank more. Tonic was spilled. Regardless, we had a great time and you will get to hear three songs from the band and a very interesting interview. Thanks guys. 

The Big Deep on facebook

Myself and Dave Syslo talk about the upcoming Tiny Car Racing Association! Racing 64th scale cars (like Hot Wheels, Matchbox, etc) at the Waiting Room. Fun, smack talk, prizes, food, and beer. It's a great time.

The TCRA (NE) online - CLICK HERE

Opening song : "Another Week" by Rock Paper Dynamite

Once again I welcome Tony Endelman back into the studio to chat about his new book "I Hope There's Pie." It's been getting rave reviews and is a series of essays drawn from Tony's life experiences. Some funny, some uncomfortable, some downright embarrassing, but all very entertaining. Check out his website and order this book.

Opening song: "City of Christmas Ghosts" by Goldblade (featuring Poly Styrene)

Tony online Click HERE

It was a cold and icy night when two members of the Omaha band So So Sailors stopped by the studio for an interview. I gave them whiskey and beer. I brandished a vodka rocks and we settled in for an interview. That's the story anyway. Chris and Brendan have currently been promoting the release of their new EP "Young Hearts" and I imagine the interview with the Omaha World Herald wasn't half as fun or interesting as this one. Let's just say there was a bit of editing done to eliminate some off topic convos, (Hint: listen after the end credits to hear some...), but even so, this episode is a bit long as we showcase three songs off of the EP.

Opening song: "New Tattoo" by Brad Hoshaw  -  Check out his new record on Bandcamp HERE

So So Sailors online

Chris Machmulller:Piano/Guitar/Saxophone/Vocals
Dan McCarthy:Wurlitzer
Dan Kemp:Drums
Alex McManus:Guitar/Vocals
Brendan Greene-Walsh:Bass/Vocals

Bio

The So-So Sailors are five sun-burnt stowaways left adrift upon the high seas. Eagerly awaiting land, they dream of a pristine beach where they can sip coconut milk and shoot pistols without fear of criminal prosecution or possible complaints by the neighbors. Nah, screw that (the coconut part anyway)! It's just Chris Machmuller (Ladyfinger), Dan McCarthy (McCarthy Trenching), Alex McManus (The Bruces, Lambchop), Brendan Walsh and Dan Kemp (Bloodcow).
Though a clear departure from the individual members previous projects, citing a clear appreciation for 60's - 70's Lounge and R&B esthetics, The So-So Sailors are comfortably out of their element. Setting the wheel to a barely visible point on the horizon, and plotting a course for misadventure, the Sailors find that the farther out to sea they travel, the more it feels like home.

This episode I welcome Allan, Dorian, and Garret from the Omaha band Snake Island. We have some beers and talk about their new album, the upcoming release, gay statues, Steve Jobs, and how this band has become a huge buzz in the Omaha music scene.

Snake Island on facebook

Well this was a fun episode. Here's the story. We set up with Arrah and the Ferns in the studio to have a cool stripped down in-studio peformance and got 3 great songs. Then the computer crashed. Then it crashed again. After loosing all the performances and most of the interview, we were 2 hours and a few beers in. So we went old school and recorded the interview on my iPhone and pulled down songs from their EP. It is still a great interview and you will love the songs. Thanks to the band for hanging in there and being great sports.

Opening song: "Last Time" by Once A Pawn

Arrah and the Ferns online

Arrah and the Ferns on Bandcamp

In this episode I welcome Omaha-based freelance writer Leo Biga into the studio to talk about his career and upcoming projects. He is well known as a feature writer for the Reader Magazine and has contributed articles for many local and national publications as well as work on various book projects and scripts. We talk about how he got started and how he maintains a successful freelance writing career. We also chat about his freelance writing seminars.

Leo Biga online

Opening song: "Dinner With Chantelle" by Krista Detor

In this episode some of the boys from the band Lonely Estates join me in the studio to talk about their new album, recording, and upcoming CD release show.

Lonely Estates online

So for the first time, I totally forgot I had a troupe of comedy yahoos coming over for a podcast. After I was a good 2 martinis in, I had message on facebook that stated simply "I think we are here." Holy shit! Well, it worked out just fine and I am pleased to have had 3/4 of the OK Party Comedy troupe in the studio for some beers, laughs, and random banter. Let's just say I had a lot of editing to do, mainly just because I tend to ramble on after a couple of martinis, and boy do I think I'm funny...

Enjoy.

From their facebook info:

OK Party is an Omaha, Nebraska based sketch comedy group that performs monthly comedy events at The Waiting Room Lounge and The Slowdown. They also make sketch comedy videos and pie. They have performed with Doug Benson, Tig Notaro, Howard Kremer, Kyle Kinane, and others. They are very polite and mundane.

OK party online

Opening song: "A New Rose" by Zombie Met Girl