The Dave Holly Hour

A very lovely young couple, Greyson Schultz & Audri Vargas highlight this week's show. The two singer/songwriters are very talented and you'll hear the passion in the stories they tell. The Weekend Eve Toast is to priorities thanks to a Facebook meme from Pat Hartigan. Honorable Mention is about Music in the Schools Month and a proud grandpa.

One great guest and then 10 Rules Every Artist Should Live By. That great guest is Sydney Bartunek-Bender of Move to Heal South Dakota. She is the organization's founder and has been moving since the age of five with a great dance career. She tells us about their upcoming events as well as its focus and mission. Listen for her very quotable statement about absorbing the arts. Due to host miscommunication, the other guest is now rescheduled in late April, so Dave presents some advice for all artists no matter if a novice or a professional. The Weekend Eve Toast salutes those unexpected times you catch up with friends. Honorable Mention goes to an unexpected evening of jazz...partly due to Dave's forgetting to pay his tab at R Wine Bar.

He is one of the busiest people in show biz in the Sioux Empire. Zach Dresch joins us to talk comedy, talk show cohosting, drumming and improv. THen we learn about the elegant art of aerial performance with Kayla Mathieu & Katie Herrmann from Cirka Perform. We toast "paying it forward" as we head to the weekend and give a shout out to Collin McKenzie & Steve Rausch of Storybuilt on Honorable Mention for the world premier of the full feature documentary Vertical Freedom.

Once again, more then an hour. It's the post Valentine episode and it does include some lovebirds. Local actors Erin Sharp & Emily Dykstra love the stage, fell in love on stage and will get married on stage this spring. Preston Liebelt is a sing and self taught keyboard chordsman now working as a missionary in Puerto Rico. Brady Wrede has a new EP title Dark that comes out Friday, but has already released the first single Nights. Bonus Valentine gift...since it's his copyright we play it at the end of the show!

We take you to new heights this week with Storybuilt Media's Collin McKenzie & Steve Rausch tell us all about their full feature documentary Vertical Freedom. Then it's awards season and Casey Kelderman of the Backlot 605 podcast tells us about tonight's Schumkies Awards LIVE podcast. Our Weekend Eve Toast celebrates local arts & entertainment choices. Premiere Playhouse Executive Director (and wannabe standup comic) Robin Byrne garners this week's Honorable Mention.

The Arts & Entertainment scene in the Sioux Empire doesn't slowdown in the winter. Cody Henrichs is curator at the Washington Pavilion's Visual Arts Center. He describes and details his job of putting together amazing exhibits. Midtown Coffee Radio Hour's Tina Jackson & Matt Morrison stop by to tell us about their LIVE recording next week at Augie's Back Alley. The Weekend Eve Toast gives kudos to tonight's opening of the Premiere Playhouse production of Lombardi. Honorable Mention is praise for all the Dave Holly Hour fans as we jumped from just under 7,000 downloads to 7,612 in about ten days.

Artis/Art Gallery Owner April VanLeirsburg talks about local visual arts as well as her Van Arts Gallery on North Phillips Avenue. Then Olde Towne Dinner Theatre's John Boe joins us to talk about the rest of their season and how tickets are now available for their production of I Hate Hamlet. The Weekend Eve Toast salutes small theatre with big talent. Honorable Mention givers kudos to last weekend's Sno-Jam Comedy Festival.

Megan Raposa IS Sioux Falls Simplified. Her no BS digital news source has over 2,200 subscribers. We talk about how & why she started plus talk about how Arts & Entertainment are part of the news. The Mighty Corson Arts Players have an added feature this season--two one-man shows next week. Nathan Sparks stars in Thom Pain (based on nothing) Friday the 28th and Ryan Howe stars in Every Brilliant Thing, Saturday the 29th. Brian Schipper directs both shows. We talk to all three. The Weekend Toast goes to one of our advertisers--for his community involvement. Honorable Mention goes to local winners in the Broadway World Sioux Falls Awards.

Local singer/songwriter Toby Kane & musician Brian Masek collaborated on the album Ghost and a Guess. It was produced during COVID with the two of them never being together in the studio. As funny as that may seem. the Sno-Jam Comedy Festival benefitting Special Olympics is next week. COmics Nathan Hults & Luke Johnson give us a preview. We toast our fin city8 for reached the 200,000 population mark and Honorable Mention this week is a Happy Birthday wish, albeit belated.

And now back to regularly scheduled programming...Episode 111 gets the new year started with new guests. Chuck Case is drummer and band leader for the Late Night Boomin' TV show. We talk to Chuck about heading Chuck Case and The Late Night Boomers about being in the house band as well as his time in a few bands in the USAF. Then we're joined by comedian/actor Casey Kustak as we talk about comedy and stage acting and how one lead to the other.

It's the last show of 2021 prior to a two week hiatus, but the presents under the Episode 110 tree are wonderful. We unwrap great conversations with singer/songwriter/producer Elizabeth Enalls as well as the oldies band The 1270s with members Dakota Gamber & Adam Bruggeman. A little boy is this week's Honorable Mention and the Wekend Eve Toast is to...guess you'll just have to listen.

Two great shows are on stage this weekend. A Christmas Carol is now the Premiere Playhouse's best selling show. Actor Tristan Chasing Hawk is in that 54 member cast, We talk about the tradition the playhouse plans and we also talk about his incredible performance in their season opening show Blood Brothers. Then we'll talk Christmas songs as we speak with Betsy Gorham and Casey Schultz from Good Night Theatre Collective about GNTC's Yuletide Cabaret that opens tonight. Plus each week we have an Honorable Mention and a Weekend Eve Toast.

We hit the month of December talking cartoons and movies with Sam Lenz. Then the host of Late Night Boomin', Jack Unruh joins us. A bittersweet Weekend Eve Toast and a fun Honorable Mention are also on tap.

Happy Thanksgiving from The Dave Holly Hour. Feast your ears on great conversations with Cindy Bahe & Mike Henriksen as they talk about their latest book Genuine Journeys of Life, Volume Two. Then get the sticks out for drummers Dan Heier & Al Berven.

Anita Davis works in a few mediums making art she hopes will make you smile. Speaking of mediums, Laura Krieser is one and now has a podcast, Not Quite Cold, that brings that into play. Plus the Weekend Eve Toast and Honorable Mention. Listen and enjoy great conversations.

Thankul to have the freedom to do a show about Sioux Empire Arts & Entertainment, Whatever freedoms you're thankful for, thank a veteran today on Veteran's Day. Episode 105 puts us on the dance floor as LIsa Conlin and Ragan O'Connor give the details of next week's Blue Heaven dance performance. Then we talk stage, improv, roasting and comedy with Emily Wilson. Plus the usual Weekend Eve Toast and Honorable Mention.

This week we learn all about Arts South Dakota from its Community Development Director, Andrew Reinartz & Communications Coordinator Sarah Larson. Then we're joined by Alexondrea Thong Vahn. She can sing. She can act. She can create. She'll even paint the set. We toast the arts teachers on Weekend Eve. I almost made my own Honorable Mention, but came in second. Listen to findout who actually got the Honorable Mention.

Call Episode 103 the extended play as it has THREE great Arts & Entertainment conversations and gives you a very full hour-and-a-half. The Neon Horizon band has an outdoor Front Porch Halloween Bash Saturday. Band members Mark Gillespie and Michael Pearson tell us all about it. Then trombonist Ken Hoyne has been playing the horn since childhood. We learn how he got started and what he loves about it. Madison Lynn Rimmer is a creator/actor/singer that stays very busy in the local aArts & Entertainment community. Plus the Weekend Eve Toast and Honorable Mention.

Been wanting to have Denham on the show for sometime. Episode 102 is sometime. The very talented entertainer tells us about his music and shows. Then the Sioux Falls Roller Derby is starting up. We learn about it from a couple of its members.

This week you have a chance to win tickets to the Keloland Living Arts & Crafts Show. Learn how on episode 101. Speaking of, Courtney Hardie has been busy putting that show together. She gives us the details and talks about her own art. Then it's always entertaining when musician Reuben Rodriguez is on the podcast. He also makes a helluva dessert!

It's time top celebrate, pop the cork on Weekend Eve and enjoy Episode number 100! The tables are turned as we hit the century mark. Special guest host is Brittany Hanson. Her conversation is with...wait for it....me! Had a great time chatting with her and she did a superb job leading the conversation. Make sure to catch the kind words previous guests say about the show. Plus the Honorable Mention is truly amazing!

Feeling nerdy? Shane Gerlach from SiouxperCon is the feature conversation on Episode 99. He tellos us all about this weekend's festivities. Plus make sure to listen for the Weekend Eve Toast and HOnorable Mention. Hard to imagine the next episode will be the century mark.

Conversations in episode 98 were recorded at R Wine Bar...including the R behind the bar, Riccardo Tarabelsi. He talks of how his establishment has become a great atmosphere for live music. Then we chat with local author Kale Lawrence about her new book The Magi Menagerie. Make sure to listen for the Weekend Eve toast and Honorable mention.

Episode 97 is full of fun! First we hear how headlights theatre came to be with Madison Elliot. Then it's a table full of comics, outside none the less. (WARNING--the comics conversation is explicit)

Another step closer to triple digits. Episode 96 gives us insight into what local author Rollan Wengert is working on and we were able to connect with artist Edward Eich for a non technical difficulties "take 2" converstion.

Getting closer to triple digits,. Episode 95 gives us insight in to the rebranding to the Premiere Playhouse with Executive Director/Artistic Director Robin Byrne. Then we hear from the Canaries Entertainment Director John Gaskins on what they have lined up for the final hoomestand of their season.

This week's conversations include abstract artist Edward Eich and music & arts minister Spencer Smith

Episode 93 features great conversations with Brittany Hanson and Nattie Jean

In episode 92 we find out what being a music therapist is like with musician Ellyn Donahoe. Then we speak broadly with Broad Cast Theatre's Sue Martens abou tehir production this weekend.

Episode 91 features visual artist Robyn Sieverding and actor/director John Beranek

Episode 90 features magician Travis Nye talking about his show in Harrisburg and Lisa Conlin & Raena Rasmussen of LiRa Dance talk about their show coming up next Thursday.

Episode 89 brings us fun at the old ballpark with Sioux Falls Canaries Entertainment Director John Gaskins as he talks about the remaining "shows" as he refers to them.

We jazz it up this week with Jazz Camp co-director Joel Shotwell and singer/songwriter Chris Pohlson

Great entertainers afe featured in episode 87 as we speak with comic Jamie Tharney and musician Elisabeth Hunstad

Episode 86 features great conversations with James Dean Acoustic and Tyler Childress of Laurel Ridge Barn

This week I'm joined by Sioux Falls Canaries Entertainment Director John Gaskins to talk about Pride Night at the Birdcage. Then Jason Schlechter tells us about his venture Ale Hop Brewery Tours.

Episode 84 features Bare Bodkins' Artistic Director Jayna Gearhart Fitzsimmons as the troupe brings back Shakespeare to Falls Park and author/guitarist Aric Manthey talks about his writing project as well as teaching guitar.

Weekend Eve provides us with the Sioux Falls Arts Council Awards. Executive Director Kellen Boice is on episode 83 to talk about it. Then Nancy Halverson, Executive Director of Levitt at the Falls, joins the show to talk about Friday's opening night of their series of 40 live shows on the lawn.

Comics Jamie Tharney and Zach Dresch help us humor our way into summer. Both of them have lot of gigs this summer, so Ii was glad they found some off time on the holiday to talk about the local comedy scene.

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Executive Director Alex gilbert-Schrag is featured and booy does SFJB have a lot coming up this summer.

Blessed to have Mat D on episode 80 to talk about his new album Phantom Locomotive a day before it drops.

We talk to the creatives on episode 79 with improv actor and singer/guitarist Ryan Fossum and all around great musical talent and baseball fan Jeremy Hegg

Vanessa Gomez and Aaron Doudna from Dakota News Now morning shoiw are featured as we discuss how entertainment has become more of news and how news has become more entertaining.

Comedian Jerry Irby and VHS lover Seth Besoon provide the fun & frivolity for episode 77.

Episode 76 includes great guests and fun conversations as I'm joined by musician Matt Hastad of Six Feet Over and Maren Engel & Wade Gemar from Good Night Theatre Collective & Midtown Coffee Radio Hour

Diamond Episode 75 is areal gem. From the Facebook Group Entertainment Polls, based in Sioux Falls, Tori & JD tell us about its beginnings and their now huge following. Then Jeni Mc from Vaudies joins me to talk about our April Fool's Gold Show tonight in Tea.

Take me to the movies, then take me to the ballpark! We "Taco 'Bout" movies with Andy Heller from Fat Dude Digs Flicks and John Gaskins from the Sioux Falls Canaries tells us about the 56 "shows" on this year's schedule at The Birdcage.

This week's episode brings us the joy of singing on stage with Jess Johannsen and a new jazz album from Brian Hanegan. Enjoy Sioux Empire Arts & Entertainment conversations here every Thursday.

This week's show features great conversations with State Theater Executive Director Allison Weiland and Bob Wendland & Luke Tatge from Good Night Theatre Collective

Episode 71 features great Sioux Empire Arts & Entertainment conversations with Levitt at the Falls Executive Director Nancy Halvorson and Rueben Rodriguez of the DaDa Gastro Pub house band The Problem