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Live music can be a cornerstone of a vibrant community, bringing people from all walks of life together to enjoy art and atmosphere. Tallahassee was recently awarded a grant from the Levitt Family Foundation that is in part funding a concert series called “Music Under the Oaks”. The series is being put on by the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) and the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority. Josh Johnson sat down with a member of the Levitt Family Foundation and an executive from COCA to learn more.

Country music is a legendary ever-evolving genre that has seen many changes in sound over the decades. But some things remain constant, like a southern perspective or ownership of identity. Country music is a legendary ever-evolving genre that has seen many changes in sound over the decades. But some things remain constant, like a southern perspective or ownership of identity. Wiley Gaby is a local country artist who recently returned from a national tour with a stop at South by Southwest, he sits down with Josh Johnson.

Radio has undergone many changes over the decades it has existed as a form of popular media. And with digital distribution now on top, remembering the pioneers of audio entertainment is always important. One such pioneer, Cedrick “Doc” Foster, sat down with host Josh Johnson to discuss his upcoming induction into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame.

Many people cook while listening to music, but very few people can cook while PLAYING music. Even fewer would do both while performing on stage. Bill “Sauce Boss” Wharton is a singular artist that cooks gumbo while playing his blues music live, as captured in Jimmy Buffets famous song, “I Will Play for Gumbo”. Josh Johnson sits down with the Sauce Boss to discuss his flavorful start and a new album.

Parliament Funkadelic is a band with an extremely tenured history, going back decades. They have had numerous members come and go over the years, and each adds to the group’s legacy. Josh Johnson sat down with musician and keyboardist for P-Funk, Danny Bedrosian, to discuss some stories from the stage and an upcoming performance at Word of South Festival.

Shakespeare was one of the most imaginative playwrights of all time, inventing whole new concepts and words to fit his grand narratives. So, when adapting his plays for a modern audience, imagination and innovation are key to keeping the work fresh. The Southern Shakespeare company is putting on a creative “walking” performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Josh Johnson sat down with the director…

Punk Rock is a genre of music that was born in basements, garages, and venues in the late 70s and continues to evolve to this day. The genre was based on anti-establishment views and a do-it-yourself attitude that made for some of the most different music created at the time, with lyrics, sounds, and presentations that were shocking to listeners that weren’t fans. At a time when disco ruled the charts, punk offered an alternative. Josh Johnson is sitting down with a local punk legend, Jon Bleyer…

While being knighted in some countries continues as an honorary marker of achievement, some are still taking the word at its literal meaning. Strapping themselves in metal armor, grabbing a lance, and mounting their trusty stead – they charge at each other galloping at full speed, clashing as they collide. It isn’t the safest activity, but many would say it's just as entertaining as it was hundreds of years ago. Josh Johnson is sitting down with the owner and captain of the Knights of Valor, Shane Adams, on the art of jousting and the upcoming Renaissance Faire…

President Jimmy Carter’s sole term in the Oval Office was marked with strife and divisive opinions on his actions and policies. From the energy crisis and gas shortages of 1979 to the Iran Hostage Crisis, we are still living with the impacts from the events that took place during Carter's Administration to this day. However, as time has passed, history has remembered Jimmy Carter not as a one-term President, but as a small-town figure from a more authentic and measured time of American politics. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Filmmaker Bobby Buccellato and Producer Adam Baumel, two creators behind an upcoming documentary that focuses on Carter’s small hometown of Plains, Georgia — that helped get their neighbor elected President…

Color is one of the most important aspects of painting, the colors an artist chooses to use can set the tone for a painting regardless of the subject. Muted colors can cause one effect while a bright pallet will bring another. Not to mention, oil, acrylic, and digital paint all bring unique expression to a piece. Josh Johnson is sitting down with painter Joe Roache, to discuss his use of color and format, experiences in the Tallahassee art community, and more…