Naughty, irreverent, sexy, dorky, and hilarious, Caitlin Little was born to sing Karaoke, host fake award shows, and live the dream of the Omaha Famous. Back on the show once again, we pour ourselves more than a few cocktails and talk about all things Caitlin. Topics (to the best of my memory) include hosting award shows like the Instagrammys, swilling cheap drinks and singing karaoke at Shenanigans, mall boyfriends, cats, and a few life lessons, like if plan A fails, always have a plan B. 

By the end of this interview you can tell how much fun we had...

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In this episode I am once again joined by my good friend Michael Campbell. He's a great singer/songwriter who has a sharp talent for the written word. He works his words into songs that can be witty, heartfelt, or just plain fun to sing along to. He has a new album coming out soon, so I thought it would be nice to have him in for a preemptive strike before the big media push in a couple months. Laurie joins us for the interview, a few cocktails, and a live performance from Michael. 

Michael Campbell Essays

 -- Photo by Laura Campbell

In this episode I welcome back singer/songwriter John Elliott. He joins me once again in the studio while on a short tour and catches us up on what he has been up to. He played at the Barley St. Tavern on their in house upright piano and entranced the audience with his songs. Check out the interview and live song along with a couple tunes from his Live in Austin album. 

John Elliott online

In this episode I welcome back Omaha Band New Lungs. We chat about their new single "You Look Lost" as well as how the band has evolved and where it's going. Always a good time with these guys in the studio. Check out the interview and the new single right here. 

Opening song "New Thrill" by Edge of Arbor

New Lungs on facebook

New Lungs on Bandcamp

Whipkey is Kickstarting another new project and comes in the studio to talk about it. He also shares a couple new songs. It's always a fun interview when my former band-mate comes over. Check out the interview and give his Kickstarter video a look below. 

Whipkey Kickstarter

Whipkey Kickstarter on facebook

In this epiode I welcome Colorado based band Sarah and the Meanies. On tour, they stopped by for a chat and some live performances. A great band and a fun podcast. 

Opening song: "Down Deep Down" Sarah and the Meanies

Sarah and the Meanies website

Sarah and the Meanies on facebook

Sarah and the Meanies on bandcamp

Bio

A melting pot of soul / pop / rock, Sarah & The Meanies have emerged from the burgeoning Denver music scene. Fronted by Portland-transplant, Sarah Angela, who has a voice to be reckoned with and an arsenal of powerful songwriting to back it up.

Within a year of formation, The Meanies have headlined Red Rocks Amphitheatre "Film On The Rocks" and were featured artists at Austin's South by Southwest 2014. The band wrapped recording their new single with Bill Stevenson/Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room (Rise Against, Flobots, Gaslight Anthem, Train, Lydia) and the song is now available on iTunes / Spotify .

Hands off the ground and buried in a lifetime of musical obsession, Meanies front-woman, Sarah Angela, has roots that run wide. You might reference the styles of Lorde, Otis Redding, Grace Potter, or Sia; but despite some of her influences, she's got her own unique sound. One thing's for sure, she sings bigger and louder than her five foot frame would have you assume.

In this episode I welcome Mitch Gettman, who is an Omaha Entertainment Awards-nominated singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Omaha, Nebraska. He has been writing and recording since the age of 13.

He has released two full length albums and is releasing his most-recent EP, ‘Nothing Stays the Same’ October 18th at Reverb Lounge.

Mitch on Bandcamp

Famous for his series of bar code art and infamous for his rogue art/public statements placed in various chain stores, artist Scott Blake has made a name for himself. He even got noticed internationally for his pictures and video of him "complementing" certain works of public art around Omaha and other controversial artistic projects. In his return to the show, we talk about what he has done artistically, how the Art-O-Mats are doing, and what new things he has in the works. 

Scot Blake (Barcode Art ) online

Flipbook Video

Image copyright Larry Ferguson 

Yes, somehow I published episode 241 before 240, but hey, it's Restrung! So kind of fitting. This episode I welcome back on the show the creators of the web series Restrung, Kevin Vonderheide and Aaron Slagle. Just two guys making situational comedy sketches about working in a music store. 

Restrung on Facebook

Restrung website

In this episode I welcome Ray Somberg, President and Executive Director of the First Responders Foundation. He talks about the wonderful work the organization does and shares the plans for the 9/11 memorial event where the Mayor proclaims a minute of silence for the victims of 9/11. 

Learn more about the organization here