Well, the governor lifted the restrictions on the remaining counties in Iowa, and many places are allowed to open. But who is allowed to open, what are the restrictions, will people go out and how does it affect musicians locally?!

Local venue owner Cale Henderson joins the podcast. The boys talk about how serious this is becoming for the music industry, especially locally, as well as how it's going to work as we tip-toe out of quarantine and into summer.

Episode #44- Mike, AJ and Dick Prall Ponder The Future of Music by Iowa Music Podcast

In the light of how serious the coronavirus pandemic is getting, Mike sat down in his kitchen and gave some thoughts about how it affects everyone in our music communities. He also talks about what you can do over the next couple months, so that you can not only stay relevant now, but be better than ever when the pandemic dies down.

Jason Shadrick of Premier Guitar and The Bamboozlers joins the podcast. We discuss how he got involved with Premier Guitar, crazy stories about interviewing Brian May of Queen, Rush, Roger Waters, Conan O'Brien, hanging out on set of Saturday Night Live, NAMM experiences, playing around the country with The Bamboozlers and much more. Mike and AJ also discuss if tribute bands are illegal in the intro segment.

Ian Draves of Soul Sherpa and Birdchild joins the podcast. We discuss his musical upbringing, the different things he has learned from being in an original band and a cover band, how to make a living as a professional musician and if we have any hope left for the Cedar Rapids Music Scene FB page.

Mike and AJ are joined by Josh Misener of All But Screaming, JMB, Strays and Janey Rocket. Josh is one of the most respected vocalists and multi-instrumentalists in the Cedar Rapids area.

Mike and AJ have officially made the change. This podcast is now known as the Iowa Music Podcast. With our listenership picking up throughout the state, not just the Cedar Rapids area, we felt that the change was necessary to continue to grow our musician community. In this episode, we interview Shawn Jaxx of Skin Kandy. Shawn is a long-time veteran in the music business and he breaks down his career path and all his choices.

In maybe the most important episode of this podcast that we have done, Mike and AJ talk about mental health and self care as it relates to not only musicians and bands, but humans in general. The boys share some personal stories and ways that they have been trying to help themselves.

Mike, AJ and Dusty Baker reminisce about MySpace, Mike tells us his childhood nickname and explains why he is stepping away from the music scene group, Carson King and how cancel culture affects your band.