Podcast Episodes
Brian Maloney
Brian Maloney, Founder of The Sonic Coast, discusses the thriving music scene in Michigan, highlighting the abundance of talented bands. He talks about how The Sonic Coast has continued to evolve including the new Acoustic Coffee Break segment.
We celebrate local events, including the upcoming Music Econ Summit and The Jammies, and emphasize the importance of supporting local artists. We talked about our insights on emerging artists, bucket list bands, and the significance of buying tickets and merchandise to support the music community.
It was great to catch up with Brian again after our first interview just over a year ago.
Bell’s Spring Concert Series
Jennifer Hudson-Prenkert discusses her role in promoting local music through her initiative, Sounds of the Zoo. She shares insights on the importance of community engagement, the challenges faced by local music venues, and her vision for creating a vibrant music scene in Michigan.
The conversation highlights the Spring Concert Series at Bell's in Kalamazoo. She notes the artists performing and the collaboration with them. This series is designed to be appealing and accessible to a broader audience.
Sounds of the Zoo - The Bronson Park Interviews
We had the opportunity to be at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo the entire day on Saturday of Sounds of the Zoo festival back in September. We were able to talk with the following during the events.
Derek Ketchum from Local Spins
We had a blast getting to know these wonderful people a little bit in a short time. Take a listen to get a quick glimpse into who they are and how they are impacting the music scene in Michigan.
Sounds of the Zoo - The Clover Room Interviews
We had the pleasure to be onsite for the kickoff of Sounds of the Zoo festival at The Clover Room this year. After their singer in the round performance together, we sat down in separate and condensed interviews with three female singer songwriters, Kanin Wren, Darcey Wilkin, and Sammie Hershock.
We had a blast getting to know these wonderful musicians a little bit in a short time. Take a listen to get a quick glimpse into who they are and the music they are creating from different parts of the state.
Spooky Intro… Music, Venue Names, and Steaks
Ryan kicks off the Halloween season with a spooky intro. Jeff talks about his time at Sounds of the Zoo while Ryan talks about the upcoming Odd Space and Tess Clark show at Speciation Cellars.
We talk about new music by Pink Sky, Feeding Grizzlies, and Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish.
Our discussion about names for venues spills into names of ships. We find a little time to touch on the Sphere in Las Vegas and cooking up steaks.
Don't miss the shout out at the end for the Hudsonville Marching Band.