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Eric Hagen returns to Into The Music this week to catch us up on what he's been up to. A lot of that has been writing and recording some of the best country music you'll come across today. Eric's songs are like a musical gut punch and his delivery is always spot on. His studio recordings show not only his songwriting and singing prowess, but his live shows are nothing short of powerful and dynamic. Eric is the winner of the Songwriter of the Year at the 2026 Midwest Country Music Organization Awards and the Wisconsin Area Music Industry's 2026 Country Album of the Year award for Make Country Sad Again. Eric Hagen is the real deal. Listen and find out why.
All songs on this show used with permission of Eric Hagen.
"Country Enough For Me" and "Good Old Days" written and performed by Eric Hagen
℗ 2026 Blackwater Music Group.
"Don't You Go Leavin' Me" and "Accuse Me" written and performed by Eric Hagen
℗ 2025 Blackwater Music Group.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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Mark Malibu & The Wasagas are known as Canada’s original Surf Punk instrumentalists. This is a band with a history dating back to 1979 and ended its original run in 1982. In 2014 the band regrouped and has been one of surf music’s top bands ever since. Led by Mark "Malibu" Sanders, The Wasagas’ catalog is filled with surf tunes that will have listeners rocking and rolling hard. No matter if their tunes have a punk edge, a little glitter-glam, or even a touch of country, The Wasagas bring a lot of fun that is sure to please. Their latest album, Knock Me Out!, continues to build on the band’s legacy and includes a few twists that keeps it all fresh and interesting.
All songs on this podcast were used with the permission of Mark Sanders.
"Pepper Stomp," "Love In Liverpool," and "Reef Break" performed by The Wasagas
written by Mark Sanders
℗ 2026 Film PaniK.
"Wasaga Run '81" and "Wasagas Theme" performed by The Wasagas
written by Mark Sanders
℗ 2017 Film PaniK.
"Fuzzy Love" performed by The Wasagas
written by Mark Sanders
℗ 2018 Film PaniK.
"Lonely X-mas" performed by The Wasagas
written by Mark Sanders
℗ 2020 Film PaniK.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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If there's one country artist who is on a steep upward trajectory, it's Kaylyn Sahs. One listen through her catalog demonstrates steady growth in her vocal and songwriting abilities. She's a young woman whose original songs are able to touch a wide demographic since a lot of what she writes is so relatable. A 2018 audition for American Idol got her the boost in confidence she needed to pursue music as a career and her parents are her biggest supporters taking on management, booking, and logistics duties. Kaylyn's faith is the greatest factor in her life for keeping it all real and her music serves to show what flows from her heart.
All songs on this podcast were used with the permission of Kaylyn Sahs.
"Country Side" performed by Kaylyn Sahs
written by Kaylyn Sahs & Micah Atkinson
℗ 2019 Kaylyn Sahs.
"Wine About It" performed by Kaylyn Sahs
written by Kaylyn Sahs, Jason Blaine, and Benji Cowart
℗ 2024 1-2-GO Productions.
"The Perfect Man" performed by Kaylyn Sahs
written by Kaylyn Sahs, Justin Lee Love, and Ryan Scott Smith
℗ 2026 Kaylyn Sahs.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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It's rare these days that an artist or band releases a full album that is a great listen all the way through. In 2025 Los Straitjackets did it with Somos Los Straitjackets and now The Tourmaliners are set to drop their new album El Gato and it's one of the best complete surf albums I've ever heard. The entire album takes you back to the golden age of early 1960s surf guitar with all the great subgenres and associated themes that made—and still make—surf music unique and yet accessible to just about everyone. We debut a number of songs from El Gato and we dig into how it was recorded with Deven, Joe, John, and Matt. Enjoy!
All songs featured on this show used with permission of The Tourmaliners and Pacific Records, Inc.
"El Gato," "Creeky Door," "Phantom Break," "The Surfliner," "Monaco '66," "Waltz Noir," and "Blonde & Blue" written and performed by The Tourmaliners.
℗ 2026 Pacific Records.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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It's been three years since The Gentlemen Grifters have been on Into The Music, but it seems that time has served them well. Shaun Swanson (fiddle, vocals) and Mike Goodwin (guitar, vocals) have added Chris LaLonde (mandolin, vocals) and Jake Gilderson-Duwe (bass) to the line up and boy howdy are they making some great music! Their new project, Chest of Lead, is set to drop on August 12 and it's their best batch of songs yet. We discuss the new album, the bonuses they've tossed in, but we focus on four of the brand new songs—one of them a special mix just for this show! These bluegrass boys have never sounded so good, so take a load off and enjoy this show.
All songs used with the permission of The Gentlemen Grifters. Just ask 'em.
"Alice" and "Devil Rides Shotgun (the ITM mix)" performed by The Gentlemen Grifters
written by Mike Goodwin
℗ 2026 The Gentlemen Grifters.
"Chest of Lead" and "Could Sure Use The Money" performed by The Gentlemen Grifters
written by Shaun Swanson
℗ 2026 The Gentlemen Grifters.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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Bruce Lee Rose has been crafting high quality musical instruments for over thirty years. This has included electric and acoustic guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, and an assortment of cigar box instruments. Along with that Bruce winds custom pickups to go into his creations or to upgrade just about any guitarist's sound. He's an avid fan of the local music scene and the artists are a fan of his. Even when a hand injury put his building and playing in question, Bruce kept moving along with the help of his wife, MaryAnn. This is the story of a man with a passion to simply build the best quality instruments and pickups with the love of his life by his side. Plus we have music featuring some of the instruments created by Bruce.
"This Is You" written and performed by Weston Davis Rose & Country Mouse
℗ Weston Davis.
"Up This Road" written and performed by The Chris Aaron Band
℗ 2015 Rock Garden Studio.
"Question of Desire" written and performed by Cathy Grier
℗ 2020 CG Music Works, LLC.
"Bemsha Swing/Blister In The Sun (mashup)" arranged and performed by Son Reis Project
℗ 2026 Tsurumi Records.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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It's time for Into The Music's midsummer special episode where Rob gets grilled... er... interrogated... uh... interviewed by a guest host and this time around we have Mr. Steve March-Tormé doing the honors. Steve digs into Rob's musical history as well as writing, the podcast, performing, and much more. On top of it we have some rarities in the way of songs (one of which was recorded by Butch Vig and Steve Marker at the infamous Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin) plus a great selection featuring a collaboration between Marc Golde and Steve. It's a fun one so enjoy!
"Facets of Me" performed and written by Lisa White
℗ 1986 Black Widow.
"Surf Wisconsin" performed and arranged by Project X
℗ 2020 Summumai Music.
"Jasper's Blues" performed by Project X with Jay Stulo and Emily Gould
℗ 2022 Summumai Music.
"Pop Ballad" performed and written by Project X
℗ 2019 Summumai Music.
"Something About You" performed by Marc Golde with Steve March-Tormé
written by Mark King, Mike Lindup, Phil Gould, Boon Gould, and Wally Badarou
This arrangement ℗ 2026 Rock Garden Studio and used with permission of Marc Golde.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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Sisters Jenna Lee and Shaun Marie are Sister Winchester. Along with Jenna's husband, Dave (drums, logistics), Sister Winchester turns out great original heartland music that ranges from rock to country to blues to folk and all the ground in between. The individual personalities of Jenna and Shaun are evident in the songs each writes, but their styles mesh seamlessly for a sound that is warm and consistent. They continually receive praise within the Wisconsin music scene and it's high time for those outside the state to get a taste of the great music they're turning out. Enjoy this interview of Sister Winchester featuring three of their wonderful originals.
Songs in this program were used with the permission of Sister Winchester.
"Tonight's Prayer" and "Kentucky" performed by Sister Winchester
written by Shaun Marie
℗ 2023 Sister Winchester.
"Old Flame" performed by Sister Winchester
written by Jenna Lee
℗ 2023 Sister Winchester.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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Being landlocked in Parker, Colorado doesn't keep Matthew Clark from pursuing the sounds of ocean waves crashing on pristine beaches so long as they come in the form of surf music. Matthew is the publisher of Colorado Instrumental Fanzine which debuted in 2023. CI Fanzine is one of the best surf music magazines around and has garnered the praise of fans and artists alike. In the three years of its existence, Matthew has grown the business into music distribution so surf artists have an advocate for their music in the marketplace. Get an idea what fans will do to see their favorite music and artists get the exposure they so well deserve. Plus we have all four tracks from CI Fanzine's Four by Four EP!
All songs on this episode used with permission of Matthew Clark and Colorado Instrumental Fanzine.
"Great Lake Surfer" written and performed by Mark Malibu and the Wasagas
℗ 2026 Film Panik.
"Red Desert Rampage" written and performed by Humanga Danga
℗ 2026 Humanga Danga.
"Idilio" written and performed by Sys Malakian
℗ 2026 Colorado Instrumental Fanzine.
"Solar Vortex" performed by The Terra Surfers
written by Shawn Gavan
℗ 2025 The Terra Surfers.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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The folk-punk music scene is unique and northeast Wisconsin has a duo that has carved out a niche for themselves locally. Tape and Tears is Gilliana Hope and Quiver the Busker. Each has recorded, released, and performed solo and now they're combining their talents to create something bigger. Their music hits on emotional elements through the use of not only instrumentation, lyrics, and arrangement, but by thoughtfully using sound effects and outside-the-box instruments to enhance it all.
"Misery's Best Company" written and performed by Tape and Tears
℗ 2026 Moody Girl Musicking. Used with permission of Tape and Tears.
"four yellow walls" written and performed by Gilliana Hope
℗ 2023 Moody Girl Musicking. Used with permission of Gilliana Hope.
"Hey There Friend" written and performed by Quiver the Busker
℗ 2026 Quiver Arts. Used with permission of Quiver the Busker.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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