Missouri Musicians: Then and Now

By Jordan Bauer

Get to know Missouri's musicians! Listen to their stories of music, friendship, memories of the past, and what comes next!

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August 26, 2026 Adam Kennedy
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The Evolution of the Local Music Scene with Drummer Adam Kennedy
What happened to full-band rock shows at the Lake of the Ozarks? Adam Kennedy joins me to share wild stories from the 2000s and 2010s, how a chance meeting at Gerbes helped launch his music career, his welcomed yet unexpected turn to an acoustic band, and how the central Missouri music scene has changed over the last 25 years.
Enjoy this conversation with my former bandmate as we take a "back in my day" look at band life, venue budgets, and keeping the passion for music alive.
Adam occasionally posts reels of him drumming on his Facebook
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Huge THANK YOU to B's Pizza for supporting the podcast! Located at 201 S. Maple St. in historic downtown Eldon, Missouri, they're bringing real New York-style pizza to Central Missouri! Check out the sneak peek at the Eldon Turkey Festival before the official grand opening on October 28th!
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July 08, 2026 Ruby Leigh Returns with a HUGE Announcement!
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Ruby Leigh has done it again! Her list of amazing accomplishments grows...take a listen to hear what she's been up to! Stick around until the end because she reached out to me to reveal a big announcement!

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Other background music and sounds courtesy of Mixkit
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June 14, 2026 Chloe Hoecker
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From small-town St. Elizabeth, MO, Chloe Hoecker stands out amongst other country artists. With her unique, old-fashioned style, bright personality and heartfelt original music, Chloe has been winning over the hearts of fans all across the midwest.

In this conversation we talk about A.I., songwriting, booking, her puppy, and more!

Chloe was voted Missouri's Best Female singer 2026 by missourimagazines.com!
Winner of the Reclaimed Idol competition

Check out her EP "Missouri's Country Sweetheart" streaming now!

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I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE. Background music courtesy of Fesliyan Studios https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Other background music and sounds courtesy of Mixkit
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September 25, 2025 Ruby Leigh #2
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Ruby and I reconnect and reflect on how her career has changed since we last talked over 2 years ago. She has stories of her experiences that you just have to hear to believe!
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June 22, 2025 Bryan Kay of The Kay Brothers
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Bryan Kay's talent isn't confined to just one instrument. His talent isn't even confined to one genre. From metal, to stompgrass, grunge, and tribute bands- in this episode we walk through the amazing musical journey of Bryan Kay.

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Kevin Dingman
Notley Hawkins
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November 30, 2024 Dan Schram
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Dan Schram has his fingerprints all over the Missouri music scene. His music and influence spans multiple decades. While some quietly stop playing and recording music as they get older and start a family, to Dan, music is almost like an addiction.

Join us as we walk through Dan's musical life and the growth he's had over his many experiences.

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Kalimo is on soundcloud! Click the link below:

Stream Kalimo music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud

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August 31, 2024 Michael Blakey
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Michael Blakey is a unique individual with an inspiring story. From breaking out of the "bubble" of the suburbs of St. Louis, to traveling the country and later the world- Michael is a great example of what life can be like not settling in your comfort zone. His positive message and his path of personal and musical growth all coincide with each other. Listen to his uplifting story!

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I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE. Background music courtesy of Fesliyan Studios https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

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April 04, 2024 Mike Oregano - The Traveling One Man Band
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Mike Oregano is a musical mastermind. What he does is something that should be appreciated by all, whether you're a musician or not. In this episode you'll hear about Mike's unbelievable life on the road, and his dedication to music. He breaks down the technical aspects of a one man band show, and we dive into how others in the industry view his unique abilities. Hang around until the end for a "smashing" tale of Musical Mishaps!

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March 16, 2024 Mike Gorman of The Copper Creek Band
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The Copper Creek band is unlike any band that I've had on the show! They play in unique venues, have a unique style, and their overall outlook on being musicians is extremely refreshing! Founding member Mike Gorman (guitar/vocals) opens my eyes to many things I had never considered in my days of being a musician.

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March 02, 2024 Derek Wayne Brown of I-70 Overdrive
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Derek Wayne Brown is a singer/songwriter, guitar player and drummer from California. MO. In this episode we discuss Derek's journey to becoming a musician, his mission to reignite the support for local original music, and much more!

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I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE. Background music courtesy of Fesliyan Studios https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Other background music courtesy of Mixkit
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