Open Mike Radio

John Randall, wonderful guitarist and vocalist for The Hooten Hallers, joins me via zoom for a fun talk and a few acoustic songs. We talk about the band and their goings on since the COVID changed the music scene. John is an amazing guitar player, a great vocalist, a decent pinball player and one of my closest friends here in Como.https://www.facebook.com/thehootenhallers/https://thehootenhallers.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X32nogZZTFo

Great chat with my friends and wonderful musicians, Ruth Acuff and Jeff Mueller, about their move to NYC and subsequent return to COMO. Plus a bunch of cool songs from Ruth and from Jeff's band Oversight Committee and a great one featuring Jeff, John Galbraith and Noel Feldman.https://www.facebook.com/ruthacuffmusichttps://www.facebook.com/Oversightcommitteebandhttps://www.facebook.com/theroyalfurs/

Fun and informative show with Mike Nolan, GM of The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall. Mike talked to us about the re-opening of Rose for music this weekend. Then we were joined by my good friend Dave Dearnley, whose band, The Daves will be performing Saturday, June 20 at Rose. Music from The Daves thrughout the show plus a call from Justin Hickerson and The Hooten Hallers' Andy Rehm.

A cool chat and some great new songs with Kyren, Luke and Ryan of Columbia, Missouri rockers, The Adaptation. First show back live in the studio for about 10 weeks. Thrilled to be back.https://open.spotify.com/artist/3S2Nh1O0R6bKiAPh1c0Xihhttps://theadaptation.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/theadaptation/https://www.instagram.com/the_adaptation/

Just me playing some great songs from some of my favorite artists. Featuring Fumes, The Hooten Hallers, Justin Hickerson, Austin Jones, Merry Ellen Kirk, Rae Fitzgerald, Fried Crawdaddies, The Daves, The Sweaters, Paul Weber and the Scrappers, Tim Carey, Andrew Ryan, The Goldbugs, Matt Presti...Also a request for artists and bands to send me some home recordings so that we might turn them into radio shows!https://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm

A fun remote show with my close friend and amazing musician, Justin Hickerson. Justin recorded 4 songs for the show and we have a cool talk in between. We talk about a bunch of stuff, including the COVID19 situation and how it is affecting musicians. Justin is a wonderful singer/songwriter and a brilliant drummer. He plays with a number of different projects around Columbia including Paul Weber and the Scrappers, The Ridgerunners, The Daves and Foxteeth.Still in Coronamode.https://soulmama.bandcamp.com/https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/

Some wonderful songs from my favorite local artist, Rae Fitzgerald. Hopefully we'll get rae to the station sometime for a live interview and some music. Still in Corona-mode for now though, with a shortened program and everything being done remotely, so no live stuff until we can get back in the studio.https://raefitzgerald.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/raefitzgerald/

Some good songs and a brief update on the phone with Aina Cook of the Aina Cook Band.Shows will remain around 40 minutes long due to the daily COVID19 update which will continue until we resume normal broadcasting. https://www.ainacook.com/https://www.facebook.com/AinaCookOfficial/

First recorded program to air since the Coronavirus pandemic has closed the station to all of us programmers. I just talk a little about the situation and play some awesome stuff, all recorded over the last year or two on OMR.https://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htmhttps://openmikeradio.transistor.fm/https://feeds.transistor.fm/mike-hagan

The music of Andrew Ryan this morning. Andrew was supposed to be coming into town for a SOFAR show tomorrow night and was gonna be in the studio with me this morning. Unfortunately, the show was cancelled due to...you guessed it...the lousy coronavirus. Instead we got Andrew on the phone and talked a little and I played a bunch of songs from his most recent release, Across Currents. We also got a call from show regular Justin Hickerson who was hanging out with Chris Foss and Andy Rehm.https://andrewryanandthetravelers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://linktr.ee/andrewryanmusic

Awesome show with Blake Gardner and the Farmers. We talk a bit but get a bunch of great live stuff from the band. Hooten Hallers drummer Andy Rehm calls in, impersonating Justin Hickerson and fools us all for a minute. We also do a rundown of some of the musical events happening this True/False weekend. Really fun show.https://bgatf.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/BGatF/

A real cool show with Stella Peters and Lou Nevins of Fumes. We talk about their band and new EP, In My Skin. We play a few tracks from it and Lou and Stella play a couple live ones in the studio for us. Plus a call from show regular, Justin Hickerson.https://thefumes.bandcamp.com/

Super fun show with Erica, Susan and Emily, AKA, Flossie Lee and the Betties. We talked about their band, the local scene and their music. Also a visit from blues harmonica sensation, Memphis Chris Robinson, a call from my good friend and regular guest on OMR, Justin Hickerson and another ring in from the fabulous Dave Dearnley.https://www.facebook.com/Flossieleeandthebetties/https://soundcloud.com/dearnley

A fun show with wonderful singer/songwriter, Effie Lillig, her Aunt Katy and cousins Annie and Charlie. Plus the usual events rundown and a call from Justin Hickerson.https://www.instagram.com/effie.el/https://soundcloud.com/darkroomrecordscps/effie-lillig-octoberhttps://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm

The guys from Blackwater join me for an hour of fun talk and good tunes. Plus the usual weekend round-up.https://www.facebook.com/blackwaterbandcomo/

Did some chit chat for the KOPN Spring Pledge Drive, attempting to raise some money for this kick-ass radio station that allows me to do this show. Then a visit from Isaac and Zack from Loose Loose and as usual, a rundown of the weekends musical events.https://looseloosemusic.bandcamp.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iWeS1xxgLblmIw1p1pqyMhttps://www.facebook.com/looseloosemusic/

Interesting conversation and live spinning with DJ Requiem (Alex Campbell-Graves). I learned a ton about DJ'ing and mixing and what a skill it really is to do it right. Major props to DJR and thanks for giving me a new appreciation of the art of DJ/Mix.http://iamrequiem.com/

Fun show with my close friend and amazing musician, Justin Hickerson. We talk about stuff and play songs from some of our favorite artists. Justin is a wonderful singer/songwriter and a brilliant drummer. He plays with a number of different projects around Columbia including Paul Weber and the Scrappers, The Ridgerunners, The Daves and Foxteeth.https://soulmama.bandcamp.com/https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/

A great friend and a regular guest on the program, singer/songwriter Dave Dearnley joins me for a talk about the upcoming Paul Weber and the Scrappers album. We play some songs from the first PWATS record along with some stuff from The Daves album, Now and Then. As usual, we do a rundown of some of the musical happenings over the weekend in and around the area.https://daviddearnley.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/dearnleyhttps://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/

Fun chat and songs with Zach, Isaac, Jacob and CJ of Columbia jazz/funk/groove sensation, Loose Loose.https://looseloosemusic.bandcamp.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iWeS1xxgLblmIw1p1pqyMhttps://www.facebook.com/looseloosemusic/

Interview with Kyle Cook of Hitt records. We talk about the Columbia music scene, reminisce about the early 2000s and play some great songs. Kyle is also a fellow KOPN'r. He hosts Mystery Science Radio 3000 on Sunday mornings and Holy Victrola on Wednesday nights.http://www.hittrecords.com/https://www.facebook.com/HittRecords/

Cool talk and live music in studio with guitarist/vocalist Tanner Jones of The Comancheros.https://www.thecomancheros.com/https://www.facebook.com/comancherosband/

Fun chat and music with Tom O'Connor and Travis Huff from Mobile Funk Unit. Plus a visit from Tony Lotven of The Fried Crawdaddies.https://www.facebook.com/funkymusicinmotion/https://www.facebook.com/tony.lotven

Great conversation with Mike Nolan, General Manager of The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall. Also played a bunch of good songs from related artists.https://thebluenote.com/https://rosemusichall.com/

Fun conversation and live music with Derek, Cory and Jordan of the Woodsmiths.https://thewoodsmiths.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/Thewoodsmithsband/

Super fun time with Kellie, John and Andy of the Hooten Hallers. Kind of an impromptu Christmas Party broke out with visits from a bunch of local musicians and friends and a phone call from blues sensation, Molly Gene. We debut the Hooten Hallers new album, Live in Missouri.https://www.thehootenhallers.com/http://mollygenemusic.com/

Great conversation with Wil Reeves, owner/operator of Centro Cellar Studio. Wil is a talented producer and sound engineer recording some of my favorite local and regional artists for years. We play a bunch of stuff from his catalog.http://centrocellarstudio.com/https://www.facebook.com/centrocellar/

Fun chat with John, Nik and Jason of the Goldbugs, We talk about the old days in the Columbia music scene and look forward to the Goldbugs reunion show this weekend. Got a funny call in from Josh Wrong.https://thegoldbugs.bandcamp.com/

Fun chat with Tony along with some great original music composed by him.https://soundcloud.com/tony-lotvenhttps://www.facebook.com/tony.lotven

Great talk and live music with guitar savant John Galbraith of the John Galbraith Trio and Two Bit Steve.https://johngalbraith.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/John-Galbraith-Music-141241759392911/

Cool show. I showcase a few bands that will be performing at the Hickman Academy of Rock show this weekend. Members of the band Blackwater join me in the studio as well as Kyren from The Adaptation. We also get a call from Henry of The Sweaters.https://academyofrock.wordpress.com/

Fun chat with Dave Angle, Dave Dearnley, Paul Weber and Justin Hickerson along with some great live music in the studio.https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/

Fun interview with local celtic and folk player, Pippa Letsky. We chat and play songs from her recent releases.https://pippaletsky.com/

Spent the hour talking with Kristen Williams. We discuss her new business venture, Hempsley, and plant medicine in general. Played some selected songs from earlier in the year here on OMR.https://hempsley.com/https://www.kristenwilliamsdesigns.com/

Really interesting interview with Aina Cook, her brother Ando Cook and their horn player, Kyle. We all talk about music, the new album, travel and touring and the band plays some live songs in studio. I was unhappy with the recording levels during the live music sections. Oh well...live and learn.https://www.ainacook.com/https://www.facebook.com/AinaCookOfficial/https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dnbniubQVxLF0hAGOYUCO

Always fun to have my good friend Dave Dearnley join me in the studio. The two of us had a nice chat and Dave played a few songs in the studio.https://daviddearnley.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/dearnleyhttps://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releases

Cool interview and wonderful live music in studio with singer/songwriter, Todd Day Wait. We talk about the band, touring, the local scene and Todd plays some great songs. Todd is also the founding member of country blues band Todd Day Wait's Pigpen.This is a show from August 10, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://tdwpigpen.com/https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/Todd-Day-Waits-Pigpen-113906570241/

Cool interview and music in studio with local rockers, Blackwater. We talk about their background, influences, the band and the local scene. Featuring Eli Marshall on bass, Bradley Snyder on vocals, keys and percussion and Seth Hodder on guitar. Drummer, Luca Murpogo was not able to join us.This is a show from August 3, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://www.facebook.com/blackwaterbandcomo/

Fun interview and live music in studio with The Daves. We talk about their band, their influences and their new album, Now and Then. Dave Angle on guitar and vocals, Dave Dearnley on guitar and Tony Lotvin on sax.This is a show from July 13, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com

Interview with my close friend Joel Heron, founder of Roadside Samaritan. We talk about his new business and play some of our favorite locally recorded music.This is a show from July 6, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://www.facebook.com/roadsidesamaritan/

Cool interview and live music in studio with Shannon Mercer and Brock Johnson of Mercer and Johnson.Shannon Mercer on guitar and mandolin. Brock Johnson on bass.Plus a visit from the Daves dropping off a CD of their recently recorded KOPN Song.This is a show from June 29, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.http://www.mercerandjohnsonmusic.com/

Interview and live music in studio with my close friend, singer/songwriter Tim Carey. Tim also plays bass and guitar and sings for The Ridgerunners.This is a show from June 22, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://timccarey.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheRidgerunners/

Interview with Phylshawn Johnson, drummer for Violet and the Undercurrents. Phyl and I chat about the band, their music, the local scene and the two of us spin some records.This is a show from June 15, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://phylshawn.com/https://www.violetandtheundercurrents.com/

Brief discussion and a little live music with guitarist and blues sensation Dave Angle during the summer pledge drive.This is a show from June 8, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/

Interview and live music in studio with Bartholomew Bean. This is a show from June 1, 2018. It is being uploaded 3/1/2020.

A fun talk and reminisce with Ruth Acuff and her longtime partner Jeff Mueller. Both accomplished musicians in Mid-Missouri, Ruth and Jeff moved to New York City shortly after this interview was recorded.We play some songs from their catalog and talk about life and times.http://www.ruthacuff.com/https://muellersoundcreations.wordpress.com/

John Randall, guitarist and vocalist for The Hooten Hallers, joins me in the studio for a fun talk and a few acoustic songs. John is one of my favorite Missouri musicians. He is an amazing guitar player, a great vocalist, a decent pinball player and one of my closest friends here in Como.www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htmwww.thehootenhallers.com/

Fun interview and live music in studio with the members of local Latin Dance/Jazz band La Movida: Chris Robinson, Walt Goodman, Tom Williams and John Markowitz.La Movida on Facebook

I'd been on the air for a few weeks trying to figure out exactly what I was gonna do with this spot but this is the first official episode of Open Mike Radio. Dave Dearnley joins me in the KOPN studio. We chat and play some songs from Paul Weber and the Scrappers' first record.https://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/