Shirt Factory Center Stage

Jim is without Kim, and while she is not easily replaced, Jason Mundok (who made his SFCS debut last month) does his best filling in as co-host on this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage podcast. The pair discuss all the amazing acts coming through LSF this month, including Greg Hoy and the Boys. Jim gets Greg Hoy himself on the phone for an exclusive interview straight from Hoy’s car in a Whole Foods parking lot. Greg shares how he got his start in music, his songwriting process, and  a preview of the songs he’ll be rocking at the Shirt Factory on Friday, Oct. 14th. . Then, Jason, joined by a mysterious guest, closes the show with some musical and eerie happenings around town. Tune in for your ticket to a spooktacular October.

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Jim and Kim are back and better than ever, ready to kick off the new season at the Lititz Shirt Factory with a brand new segment hosted by special guest Jason Mundok on this the 20th episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage podcast. Jason is a software developer by day, a lifelong musician, a big fan of podcasts, and the producer of this show. He shares his first-hand account of the evolution of the Lancaster music scene from the late 90s on. Live music is reemerging in a big way around Lancaster, and Jason has his finger on the scene’s pulse. Be sure to check out his recommendations for September! 

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I Draw Slow at The Lititz Shirt Factory
Stereo League at The Lititz Shirt Factory 
East Pete Blues Festival
Tubey Frank at Tellus360

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Jim and Kim chat with members of local Bluegrass phenomena Colebrook Road immediately following their sold-out performance at the Lititz Shirt Factory on this Shirt Factory Center Stage episode. The band received a standing ovation and an encore, and are still riding that high as they sit down for their interview. They explain the origin of their band name, how they keep the spark alive, and how they find a balance between setting goals as a band and just enjoying the craft. Tune in to find out who the “bluegrass police” are and how the band bridges the gap between traditional and embracing the contemporary.

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Colebrook Road’s website

Facebook

Instagram 

YouTube

Apple Music

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Jim and Kim chat with world renowned master magician Chris Capehart on this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage. Chris has performed in 13 different countries and was even named Magician of the Year in 2019. If you were lucky enough to see him live at The Shirt Factory you may have noticed that he draws inspiration for his performances from more than just other magicians. Tune in to hear his take on TikTok Magicians, his favorite place to perform, and why a good magician never reveals their secrets. 

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Chris’s website

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Jim and Kim chat with two members of the Lancaster “kick-ass” Irish band, Salt Hill, fresh off of their incredible St. Patricks Day Performance at the Lititz Shirt Factory. On this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage, lead vocalist and guitarist, Shawn Gallagher, is joined by the band’s fiddle player, Mike Furjanic. They share the difference between the violin and the fiddle, their secret to staying together as long as they have, and what they’re up to when they aren’t making music together. While the band ramps up their Irish roots for March, they come from “a bunch of different musical traditions,” and can’t be “distilled” into a single Irish sound. Tune in to hear what makes them so unique.

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Salt Hill’s ReverbNation Page

Salt Hill on Facebook

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Legendary Lancaster band Inca Campers kicked off the Lititz Fire & Ice Festival at the Lititz Shirt Factory back in February,2022. Jim invited the band back to the Shirt Factory for a chat about the longevity of the band, who celebrates their 30th anniversary this year, their new album Soul Gizmo, and the ever evolving Lancaster area music scene. The episode starts with Kim and Jim catching up about Kim’s recent health mishaps during a conversation recorded at a secret location. Tune in to find out where!

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Lititz Fire & Ice Festival

Inca Campers at N1M

Soul Gizmo on Spotify

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Jim and Kim sit down with Eli Perron, guitarist and Manheim native, on this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage. Eli and his band, New Suede will take to the The Lititz Shirt Factory stage Friday, February 25th with their blend of rock, funk, and blues. New Suede formed on “a wing and a prayer” after Eli’s move to the Nashville area. He is joined by his father, and band manager, J.P. Perron. Stay tuned till the end for a special sneak peek of what you can expect from New Suede’s upcoming performance. Eli plays the title track from the band’s new album, Lonesome Road.

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Get your tickets here

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Jim and Kim sit down with Francois Wiss, a classically trained guitarist, on this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage. He is back for yet another performance at The Lititz Shirt Factory after receiving the first encore standing ovation of the venue during his first performance in October 2021.

Francois discusses his childhood in Paris, his journey to becoming the musician he is today, and the people, places, and other artists that influenced him along the way. Be on the lookout for the next time he comes to town as his most recent performance here will not be the last!

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A snippet of Francois’s last performance at The Lititz Shirt Factory 

The Lititz Shirt Factory

Francois Wiss – YouTube Channel

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On this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage, Jim and Kim talk to 3 members of the “most joyous band in Lancaster County”, Big Boy Brass. They will be kicking off 2022’s live music lineup at the Lititz Shirt Factory as the first act of the new year! Matt, Sam, and Michael share how the band came to be, what sets them apart from other brass bands, and why they call themselves Big “Boy” Brass.

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The Lititz Shirt Factory

Big Boy Brass’s Website

Tickets to Big Boy Brass at Lititz Shirt Factory, January 14, 2022

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On this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage, Jim and Kim talk to the extraordinarily talented Donovan Hoffer. Donovan has been making a name for himself lately both locally and nationally. From 15 productions with the Fulton Theatre to his 2021 performances with Prima Theatre to a role on Broadway, his resume is no joke. Joined by his mother and biggest fan since day one, Jody Hoffer, the two share the trials and tribulations of pursuing a career in such a volatile industry. This interview is particularly heartwarming as Jim happens to be Donovan’s uncle and can personally attest to Donovan’s lifelong passion for the arts.

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