The Shandies - A Lovely Sip of Music from Springfield, MO!
I had my first experience as a panelist at a Folk Alliance Region Midwest mini-conference or “Farmette” in Emporia, Kansas. My co-presenter, Nick Carswell, and I were to share our insights and opini...
11 Maj 32min
Caleb Nelsen - Grit and Honesty from a First Responder
Some things never get old…. Like the opportunity tointroduce a songwriter from the Heartland to a radio audience for the first time. I had the opportunity during a recent “Pledge Drive” on KKFI to i...
15 Apr 40min
Of a Feather - Sara Morgan and Kelly Hunt's Dynamic Duo
I have dedicated most of my discretionary time and income tocommunity radio in Kansas City for the past 25 years. One of the perks from that association is to be introduced to and become friends and ...
8 Apr 34min
Mike Westbrook - Introduction to Radio and the Heartland Music Community
As is often the case, songwriter Mike Westbrook was referred to me by a fellow songwriter. Relatively new to theHeartland via Louisiana and Oregon, Westbrook came to songwriting in his mid-20’s and i...
6 Apr 38min
Rick Gibson Returns with the Life and Times of Curtis Lee
As a follow up to our June, 2025 podcast episode with songwriter Rick Gibson, I had Rick back in the studio to share an update on the Ozark Anthology Project that includes the Book of Ozark and The ...
11 Mars 43min
Teri Quinn - Self Discovery Through Genre Crossing Creativity
Time flies… it really does. I first had songwriter Teri Quinn on The Tasty Brew Music Radio Show ten years ago introducing the release of her Moons and Meltdowns EP. I’ve been present at some amazin...
9 Feb 46min
Lauren Karr - Story Weaver
Lauren Karr is a Kansas City–based singer, songwriter who blends raw emotion with thoughtful lyricism. Her music weaves together stories of resilience, healing, and truth—reflecting both her personal ...
6 Feb 27min
Jillian Riscoe - A Lyrical Belle from the Heartland
I love hosting Siren Song once a month on a Saturday onKKFI. The focus, regardless of genre, is on female voices and songwriting telling the stories of women’s lives. Kansas City based songwriter Ji...
12 Jan 20min
