Executive Director of United Way of Missoula, Susan Hay Patrick, stops by the morning show to discuss a FUN and UNIQUE way to raise funds for United Way! Join us on June 8th for OVER THE EDGE, and help us cheer on our very own Tommy Evans! 

Alanya sits down with Heather, one of the owners of the Lake Missoula Tea Company, to taste the Butterfly Pea Flower tea and the blends available at LMTC. These lovely blue flowers provide many various health benefits...and they're super fun to drink!

Claire Kleese, Communications Manager and Development Assistant, with the Montana Wilderness School stopped by the Morning Trail (actually, Claire drove all the way in for Bozeman for the interview) to talk about the school and the summer schedule. One of the things Claire really wanted to stress was that there are scholarship opportunities available. The school has adventures lined up for kids 14 through 18 this summer.

Megan Wilshire of MCT joined me Tuesday on the Morning Trail to talk about MCT's production of Once On This Island JR. Megan talks about the cast of teens, the music, the setting and just what the "JR." in the title means.

Craig

Traolach O'Reordain stopped by the Morning Trail, ostensibly to talk about St Paddy's Day activities in Missoula, but as has so often been the case over the many years Traolach has been a guest on my show - the conversation ranged widely. Along with St Patrick's Day activities we veer into the combined legacy of the history of Montana and Ireland, Brexit and "How's the family?"

Craig 

The Brook & The Bluff debut two brand new tracks live The Trail 1033 and talk with Tommy about their first national tour, being DIY musicians and how to properly schedule your party time when on tour.

Nick Checota, owner of Logjam Presents, sits down with Alanya to talk about the biggest concert of the year...Mumford & Sons and Portugal. The Man at Ogren park on August 11th. Nick discusses the new verified ticketing process, the enhancement of the fan experience at Ogren Park, and the new Logjam Presents music venue in Bozeman. 

Naomi Siegel stopped by the Morning Trail to talk about the next in Lakebottom Sound's series of shows. This Saturday at the Roxy it's Seattle-based Led To Sea and Missoula's Keys & Arrows who performed live.

Zeenath Khan, tea-tender at the Lake Missoula Tea Company, discusses the origins of the Japanese tea culture which dates back to the eighth century. In this month's podcast, we'll learn about the unique harvesting (plucking) season, the relationship of tea to religion in Japan, and the various types of Japanese green tea available at the Lake Missoula Tea Company. 

Shannon Flanagan of Flanagan Motors chats with Traolach O'Riordain about the Irish Studies program at the University of Montana. Among the topics discussed; Thomas Meagher, Friends of Irish Studies, Marcus Daly, Mike Mansfield, Butte, Irish in Montana, Irish Independence, Irish Language, Irish Heritage.....