SOTA SI - Ep 28- Maddie Deiters: The girl behind the brush  

Maddie Deiters is a local artist who has finished 3 mural projects here in Marion and has done others in Herrin, Murphysboro, Belleville IL, and Carolina Beach, NC. Join us in our conversation as we explore her approach, what challenges she has faced, and what the work itself represents and means for the community. 

Connect with Maddie and see her work at

www.facebook.com/threelineart  or 

www.instagram.com/threelineart

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SOTA SI - Ep 27 - Rocky Horror Show: Why such a Cult Following? 

Brandyn McGhee and Derek Hamblin Join us today from Skyline Creek Productions staging of Rocky Horror Show. Rocky Horror Show is a Broadway style Musical that was adapted into a film and has since become a cult classic with a similar cult like following. Join us in our conversation as we explore what makes it such a unique experience both in story line and in theatrical experience.  

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State of the Arts SI - Ep 26 - Hugh DeNeal, The Man Vs The People

Hugh DeNeal joins us in this episode to give us some insight into his music, his path as a musician, and the bands he has been a part of.  Hugh was a founding member of the Woodbox Gang and is now also the front man of the band The People Vs Hugh DeNeal. Hugh is about to release his second album as The People Vs Hugh DeNeal "Ope" released through River to River Community Records the weekend of Oct 2nd.  He has a record release show on Sunday Oct 2nd at P.K.'s in Carbondale.  

find the album here 

https://www.rivertorivercommunityrecords.com/

and connect with The people vs Hugh DeNeal here

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063518295613

State of the Arts SI - Ep 25-  Max Senteney - River to River Community Records.

Join us as we chat with Max Senteney about the creations of River to River Community Records. We hear his background, where the idea for River to River came from, and how it is a vehicle to serve the music scene of Southern Illinois. 

More info about River to River Community Records at

River to River Community Records Website

connect with them on FB at 

River to River Community Records FB Page

State of the Arts SI - Ep 24 - Tabitha Tripp; Art, Expression, and a Cause 

Tabitha Tripp is is a Southern Illinois Artist Based in Anna Illinois. Tabitha works primary in the form of paint on Canvas. She experiments with different textures as she emotes through her work. Tabitha's most recent series is on Display at the Marion cultural and Civic Center through September and October.  Find more about Tabitha at www.tabithatripp.art

SOTA SI - Ep 23 - Wingtips; a sound shaped by Grand Theft Auto 

Wingtips is a Chicago based band that currently resides in Southern Illinois.  Their "Dark Goth  Synth Pop" sound makes them a unique sound for our area.  Listen and Vincent Segretario and I discuss his influences from alternative sources like video games and VHS tapes, how their music is created, and the grueling nature of touring. 

SOTA SI - Ep 22 - Brandyn McGhee;Directing the Masses

Brandyn McGhee is a Southern Illinois native that has dedicated his life to Theater. Brandyn has already left his mark on the theater scene of Southern Illinois as a performer, technician, and director.  He is currently directing the Kre8ive Arts Academy production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Listen as we discuss his background, his creative approach to this show, challenges in directing a show with 130+ in the cast, and the relevance of this story in today's society. 

State of the Arts SI - Ep 21 - Mike Wade; It's all about the people

Mike Wade is the Venue Logistics Coordinator at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center.  But his role in that position is so much more than just that title. He serves as a mentor and cheerleader for all of the part time staff that work for him all the while being a bright personality for all who attend.  Listen as we discuss his background, his duties here at MCCC, and his favorite things about working at the Center.  

State of the Arts  SI - Ep 20- Steve Hornbeak: Sixwire, Nashville's go-to Backing Band

Steve Hornbeak has worked as a touring musician for over 34 years. He has worked and toured with some of the biggest names in the industry putting in a decade touring with Faith Hill, and years with John Michael Montgomery, Richard Marx, and Lee Greenwood.  He has now been with his Band Sixwire for over 20 years and they tour the Country playing corporate gigs with a roster of over 100 headliners that they can/will play with.  Some of their most recent headline artists they have performed with are Alice Cooper, Taylor Hicks, and Steve Augeri.  They are also the house band for many major fundraiser events across the US as well as the House band for the ACM awards.  

SOTA SI - Ep 19  - Derek Hamblin: Creating Community Theater Magic with Hunchback of Notre Dame

Derek Hamblin, the Stage director and Music Director for Skyline Creek Productions,  joins us to discuss creating Musical Theater Magic within the realm of Community Theater.  We discuss the entire process of putting up a musical in the context of Community theater.  We start with choosing the show, and we go all the way through tech week to the performances.  Enjoy this insight into the craft of Musical Theater.