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Tarl Knight has made quite an impact with the Bay Area Music Awards, better known as the BAMMYs, in Green Bay. the BAMMYs celebrate the achievements and talents of local musicians, bands, and industry professionals within the Green Bay area. Hosted at the historic Tarlton Theatre, the event has become a highly anticipated celebration of musical creativity and excellence. Tarl has fostered a sense of community amoung artists and music fans alike. Voting for the 2025 BAMMY Awards is open through the end of the month. Tarl came on Code Zero Radio's Fox Cities Core to talk about all of the changes that are coming to the BAMMYs and filled us in on some of the things he is cordinating for the Ship Yard District in Green Bay.

Brett Newski returns to Fox Cities Core to talk about his latest book, "Piss in the Wind".

We got the chance to talk with two talented filmmakers, James Baker and Chris Pretti. These guys have put together a fascinating documentary called 'Green Blah! The History of Green Bay Punk Rock.' It dives into the roots and evolution of the punk scene in Green Bay and nearby areas, spotlighting the bands, venues, and events that made it all happen. We got to talk about what it took to get this story told and what’s in the works for Green Blah!

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Tyler SJ is an acoustic singer-songwriter originally from North Dakota and now based in Appleton, Wisconsin. He recently released a mostly original Christmas album titled "A Little Peace". Tyler joined us for an in-depth discussion on how he got interested in music, his early projects, his new Christmas album, and so much more.

The Royal Blue, hailing from Appleton, Wisconsin, is an all-original garage rock band formed back in 2014, and they've been shaking things up ever since. Leading the charge is Karm Kerwell on vocals and guitar, alongside Jeff Taugner holding down the bass, Jason Nelson on drums, and Adam James on lead guitar. Their sound? It's a cocktail of alternative rock, folk, blues, and that raw 70s punk vibe. They recently delivered bilstering sets at the Gibson Community Music Hall and the Appleton Beer Factory. Their latest album is called Flower and Weed. The band joined us for an in-depth interview.

We had a chance to talk with Zane, Luke and Mike from the Brooklyn-based psych-garage rock band, The Thing! Formed in 2022, this band has quickly made a name for themselves with a sound that blends classic rock influences with a modern twist. Their latest album is called 'The Thing Is,' and they were playing a show at The Appleton Beer Factory in Appleton after the interview.

David Pietila is the driving force behind SourceTrack Studios in Appleton, Wisconsin. David is known for his exceptional skill in audio engineering and production. David has been a cornerstone in the local music scene, helping countless artists bring their music to life. He’s recently moved SourceTrack Studio into a new location. Over the course of this nearly hour long interview, David talks about how he got into music, how he started the studio, why he decided to move into a new location and so much more.

North Wind and the Sun is a blues driven rock trio fronted by singer/guitarist "Texas Butter" Todd Balke, powered by the drums of Brooke Storey Stermer, and glued together with booming bass lines from Aaron Jankowski. The band is also solidified by a fourth honorary member, Brandon Domer. The band appeared on WCZR Code Zero Radio's Fox Cities Core show on the day of their debut self titled release. During the nearly one hour long interview the band touched on the band's formation, recording of the album and what's to come.

Find out more about the band at this link:

northwindandthesun.bandcamp.com

Devils Teeth is a high energy band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known for their blend of garage rock and surf influences. They’ve recently released their third full length album titled, “The Key of Dickie G". They stopped by before a show at MIssfits Tavern in Appleton with Dusk and Zebra Mussel. During the interview the band reflected on their latest album as well as other elements of their past.

Megan Slankard is an accomplished indie-rock singer-songwriter from San Francisco, known for her strong voice and heartfelt lyrics. Since her debut in 2001, Megan has independently sold over 50,000 copies of her six self-released albums. Her music often blends rock, pop, and cinematic soundscapes, creating a unique and engaging listening experience. Megan has shared the stage with notable artists like Pat Monahan of Train and Charles Kelley of Lady A, and has performed at prestigious events such as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Her songwriting has received national and international recognition, making her a prominent figure in the indie music scene.