Jake Hoffer jumped on the pod before our show May 3 when he filled in on bass for Startz and Endz. It was a great time chatting with the young man and I think hes going to be a big part of The Scene moving forward. He has a degree in sound and he's active in the music scene in the area. His band The Degenerates can be found at Four Winds Music Fest this year.

Tristen Schofield sat down before a show to talk about his music and the life of a troubadour that he lives. Had a great time interviewing the man and then playing music all night with him. We had a heck of a show this night and can't wait to catch up to Tristen down the road again soon! 

Learn more about Tristen Schofield

This was a powerful conversation with Jordan Beem. I really enjoyed digging into the parallels of sports and the music business. Jordan a collegiate athlete as well as singer/songwriter touched on a lot of topics with me and went a lot longer than I think either one of us imagined. 

Looking forward to getting to know this young man as his career continues to take off from the Des Moines area and his home town of Altoona, IA (I didn't even have to look that up). He is a great guy and stay on his grind in The Scene

Check out Jordan Beem

We were delighted to be joined by Royce Johns, Americana Artist of the Year nominee by MCMO and full time touring musician. He's also a loving husband and doting father. It was so nice to chat with Royce about his career and all the things that come along with it. Enjoy this conversation as we dig in deep on his passion for writing songs, being an independent musician and working around Nashville. 

Thanks to Royce for joining the show and thank you for listening.

We got the opportunity to have a chat with Lee Klett of The Boys, and the recipient of the inaugural Ambassador Award at the Midwest Country Music Organization award show in April. 

Lee is a great guy and it was and absolute pleasure to have him on the podcast. We talk music and supporting the musicians that make it. His award and what it means to be recognized by your peers. Our mutual love for the MCMO and everything this group of people continue to achieve. Enjoy the show and thank you for listening

Learn more about The Boys

Interviews with Midwest Country Music Organization members from a table at JAM NIGHT. Held annually the night before the MCMO Award Show, The Scene took full advantage of having a room full of musicians and interviewed everyone that would sit down with us and become friends of the show. 

They appear in order

Jason Kincel

Luke Lynell

Brandon Schmidt

Matt Graunke

Cindy and Tony of Leavin Page Town

Scott Kirkhart

This was an amazing conversation with someone I think is going to be a real inspiration to many young women over the course of her career. The Scene is pleased to present Ruthie Craft. 

She is a pop singer, a very gifted storyteller, and a devoted songwriter. This woman is on a mission and the best is yet to come from her. We cover some pretty heavy stuff and I was really moved by the story that she shares. Please go listen and follow Ruthie Craft everywhere but start here and get on her email list https://www.ruthiecraft.com/

Devon Sants joins The Scene talking about some recent releases and what it means to be a young father in the music business. Devon and I have become friends over the years and he has always supported the projects and ideas that I have brought forth. I appreciate his time being on the show and coming thru for our live events in eastern South Dakota soon. 

Listen to his music and find out more about him here

Devon Sants Spotify - Devon Sants

Midwest Country Music Organization Award Show

From JAM NIGHT at The Gardens - Okoboji

We spoke with nominees from the 5th Annual Midwest Country Music Organization Award Show while attending JAM NIGHT. It's held every year the night before the award show and let me tell you that if you are attending you must definitely stop in and check out. The members of this org, of which we are members ourselves, are beyond amazing and really filled our hearts and souls. It was a magical weekend and we are thrilled that we got to capture it. Please check out the links and discover more about all of these amazing artists!!

Interviews from Nominees for:

Maverick Award

Jesse Wilson

Studio Engineer and Content Creator of the Year

Greg Huberty

Americana Artist of the Year

Joe Flip

Indy Annies

Video of the Year

Michelle Rose

A very big thank you to all the nominees who sat down with us for a few minutes and took a little time to share some of themselves with our listeners. It meant the world to us!! 

We can't wait to see everyone again next year!!

Midwest Country Music Organization Award Show

From JAM NIGHT at The Gardens - Okoboji

We spoke with nominees from the 5th Annual Midwest Country Music Organization Award Show while attending JAM NIGHT. It's held every year the night before the award show and let me tell you that if you are attending you must definitely stop in and check out. The members of this org, of which we are members ourselves, are beyond amazing and really filled our hearts and souls. It was a magical weekend and we are thrilled that we got to capture it. Please check out the links and discover more about all of these amazing artists!!

Interviews from 

New Artist of the Year Nominees

Roseland - Roseland Country Music

Jessica Loobey

Tyler Herwig

Tribute Act of the Year Nominee

Christine Passig - Christine also does work with the non profit 2BContinued we talk about in the pod, click the link to learn more

Song of the Year and Entertainer of the Year Nominee

Cory Waller & the Wicked Things