Welcome to Season 3 Episode 4 as host Danielle Cox explores the home town of President Truman; finding a community based, non-for-profit haven for creatives.

Russ Hill is the sound engineer and event coordinator for live events at the Englewood Arts center; where many of the musical guest that have appeared on our show have performed.

Check out this interesting and informative interview.  You can also check out the video version of this episode:  https://youtu.be/-xuMLCBTvsY

Getting Close UP! S3E3 finds us exploring another Oprah moment with singer, songwriter Delaney.

Mother with mental challenges, growing up with abandonment issues, and being plagued with self-doubt of her own gift; host Danielle Cox and Delaney get into the depths of her psyche to understand where all the emotions come from in her music and lyrics.

"If you want to get to know her personally, all you have to do is listen to her songs."

You can also check out the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/ljII1x9BgZI

Getting Close UP! S3E2 brings us face to face with a new artist with an eclectic style and sound. Meet Baby Augi.

Growing up with no notion of pursuing music, Baby Augi finds himself at a crossroad that opens his creative inclinations to help others by telling personal stories of his own plight.

Host Danielle Cox and Baby Augi take an in-depth look at his journey and give you an insight of how life becomes art.

You can also check out the video version:  https://youtu.be/jMMi37--yeU

Welcome to Season 3 of Getting Close UP! We start off this season with a very talented cast of talented characters who make up the band Psycho Mismatch.

Each member coming from a different musical background, each member plays multiple instruments and each member holding on to a dream to use their talents for the love of using their talents. Host Danielle Cox and Psycho Mismatch explore the definition of this band and how their gift in music is used to create something totally new.

You can also check out the video version of this episode:  https://youtu.be/upw8UXDs3cM

We've come to the last show in season 2. Episode 10 features grammy nominated singer, songwriter, producer and now educator........Jo Blaq.

With a plethora of industry experience; producing artist like Arianna Grande, Jill Scott and Justin Bieber (just to name a few), Danielle and Jo come together to talk his return to settle in his home town of Kansas City and his endeavor to share the industry knowledge he has gained by education the youth in the art of creating and producing song.

Talented, Original, Innovative, Unafraid, Unique, Uninhibited, Self-Aware are just a few words to describe our S2E9 guest; Zee Underscore.

Growing up in a musical family, going to a performance arts school and finding her voice while pursuing a career some might think of as contradictory to her creative nature, this independent creative sits down with Danielle in an episode of discovery (or what I refer to as Danielle's Oprah moments).

Welcome singer and songwriter Zee Underscore to the stage!!!

As we are quickly approaching the end of Season 2, our Episode 8 allows us to switch up from music to a different type of creative.

Steven Hooks Jr. is an entrepreneur, owning. his on Image Consulting, Event Planning, Production Company.

Join Danielle and Steven as he allows a glimpse into his world as he delves into his beginnings, challenges, triumphs, culminating into his future endeavors.

Season 2 Episode 7 introduces you to rapper, storyteller and now..........singer, Bugzy Beast!

Join Danielle and Bugzy in this hilarious interview (maybe Bugzy should try comedy to) as they get into the ins and outs of defining someone wanting to embark on a music career vs. just being a rapper.

I hope you walk away with a better understanding of the drive and commitment it takes to forge a path in this industry; and don't forget to pay close attention to the expectations when another artist wants to collaborate with you.....great insight!!!

Season 2 Episode 6 introduces you to a singer, songwriter, producer and entertainer who's ambition and vision cannot be contained in a musical box.

Danielle and Jamogi go memory deep into how, growing up as a church boy, moving from California to Kansas City and a family migrating from Belize to the US, has influenced his musical creations.

This episode is sure to inspire anyone with aspirations of becoming an artist or creative regardless of the outlet.

Season 2 Episode 5 introduces us to comedian and promoter Barton Richardson, better known on stage as B-Rich.

Traveling across the world, from comedy venues to Def Jam comedy specials, B-Rich shares intimate details about what it takes to be a stand-up comedian; dropping gems of knowledge for any of you out there trying to break into the business.

Don't miss this episode, it is truly one of the most informative interviews thus far.