The Chicago-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer connects the missing link between Motown and Woodstock as he fuses fluid and fiery fretwork with vital and vulnerable vocals. JD has been acclaimed by Rolling Stone, NPR, Guitar Player, Relix, No Depression, and more.  Host by Rachael Avery, Executive Director of Thrasher Opera House.  

We chat with the lead singer of The Suffers Kam Franklin. Who is Kam? A singer-songwriter, performance artist, activist, writer, and orator

Rachael speaks with Sam Handley, the Executive Director of the Green Lake Festival of Music.

Rachael and Riley talk about the upcoming show with Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien.

We recap a busy weekend at Thrasher and talk with Green Lake School District music teacher Bob Curley in this edition of Thrasher Opera House Presents.

Even though the show is sold out, you can still hear some stories from the one and only Roger McGuinn!  Wayne Mausser of The Bug WAUH FM 102.3 interviewed the musical legend about his musical influences, how he came up with his unique sound, and being one of the first folk singers to use an electric guitar.

Rachael interviews Jason Menting. They discuss collaboration between bands, and the upcoming show with The People Brothers Band.

April 17-23 is National Volunteer Week, so this week we wanted to talk about one major thing that keeps Thrasher running so smoothly: our volunteer crew! Learn a little bit about these wonderful community members who donate their time to TOH, what we love about our particular group of volunteers, and how to join in the fun if you're looking to get more involved!

Volunteer Sign up form: https://form.jotform.com/213635203142140

Many thanks to Riley at Thin Ice Productions for the production of this podcast!

Rachael interviews Thrasher Opera House Board President Michael Shohoney - what got him involved here at Thrasher and some special moments he's experienced as a board member and audience member. Mike also talks about the new lighting upgrade taking place soon!

Special thanks to Riley at Thin Ice Productions for production of this podcast.

This week we air Rachael's Radio Day interview to learn about the exciting things happening at Thrasher Opera House.