INTO THE MUSIC

Whether you're a musician or a fan, a writer or an instrumentalist, MUSIC is our common denominator. On INTO THE MUSIC, darn near all we discuss is music. Join us for insightful discussions with interesting guests as we journey INTO THE MUSIC.

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KURT GUNN & BRAD BORDINI: A new album, a big gig, and tales of The Brothers Gunn

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12/05/23 • 68 min

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Kurt Gunn and Brad Bordini are brothers, both in music and life. They have a partnership that goes back thirty-plus years and when they're playing music together, you might swear they're telepathic. They draw influence from each other and challenge each other to grow as musicians, songwriters, and people. With the release of Brad's new album, The Voices In My Head, on December 8, they planned out a very special gig to celebrate the event including the return of Kurt Gunn & the Poor Town Proper. Get the scoop on the new album, the big gig, and hear the tales of The Brothers Gunn.
Get the big gig info here!"The Strangers We Know" written and performed by Brad Bordini
℗ 2023 Brad Bordini. Used with permission of Brad Bordini.
"So Good (You Better Love Me)" performed by Kurt Gunn & the Poor Town Proper
written by Kurt Gunn
℗ 2019 Kurt Gunn & the Poor Town Proper. Used with permission of Kurt Gunn.
"Enough" written and performed by Brad Bordini
℗ 2023 Brad Bordini. Used with permission of Brad Bordini.
"A Little Christmas Song" written and performed by Kurt Gunn
℗ 2019 Kurt Gunn. Used with permission of Kurt Gunn.

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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions, Appleton, WI.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
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AMELIA FORD returns with her third Nashville gem, "Loyal," a band update, and more!

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12/06/23 • 37 min

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Amelia Ford and her husband, Shawn Maass, have been having an incredible 2023. Capping off the year, Amelia released three stellar singles in "Hate Her," "Happy Now," and now "Loyal." While the first two singles hit hard, "Loyal" is a ballad that combines the pop sensibilities of her Wide Wide Open album with some of the harder edged textures of "Hate Her" and "Happy Now." Amelia and Shawn also talk about the process of bringing a new band together, Shawn the musician, voice lessons and growth, and singing badly around the house. Sounds like fun!
This episode is dedicated to the memory of the "King of Oshkosh," drummer Tom Hansen. He is missed.
"Happy Now" and "Loyal" written and performed by Amelia Ford
℗ 2023 Amelia Ford. Used with permission of Amelia Ford.

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JANET PLANET: A forty-plus year career of pure vocal brilliance!

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01/02/24 • 89 min

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Janet Planet is a name synonymous not only with the northeast Wisconsin music scene, but with vocal jazz and voice instruction. Her career has spanned forty-plus years and she shows no sign of slowing down at all. She's headlined concerts all over the world and her catalog of recorded work has earned praise from critics and fans alike. One of her biggest fans was comedian, composer, and jazz musician Steve Allen (yes, that Steve Allen!) who once wrote to her, "There are so many dumb and inarticulate singers in the business today, it’s a pleasure to hear someone who knows what singing is all about." Janet is an incredible vocalist who encourages others to use their voice through her succesful Rethink Sing vocal technique program. No matter if you're a jazzer or simply enjoy smart, outstanding vocal work, we think you'll enjoy this discussion with Janet Planet.
"For All We Know" performed by Janet Planet
arranged by Chris Swansen
℗ 1985 Seabreeze Records. Used with permission of Janet Planet.
"O' Emmanuel" performed by Janet Planet
arranged by Janet Planet, Tom Washatka, and Tom Theabo
℗ 1997 Stellar Sound Productions. Used with permission of Janet Planet.
"It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry" performed by Janet Planet
written by Bob Dylan, arranged by Tom Theabo, Janet Planet, and Tom Washatka
℗ 2010 Stellar Sound Productions. Used with permission of Janet Planet.
"What Greater Joy" performed by Janet Planet
written by Susan Weinschenk, arranged by Tom Washatka
℗ 2023 Stellar Sound Productions. Used with permission of Janet Planet.

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KURT GUNN is releasing two of the best albums of his career. Together!

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09/18/24 • 59 min

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Kurt Gunn is at the top of his game as a singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist. Even though he won the 2024 WAMI Award for Album of the Year, he's not willing to rest on his past work preferring to explore avenues in music that make him grow as an artist. On September 26, Kurt will be dropping two albums. Not a double album, but TWO separate albums of all new original music that might just be the best material he's served up to date. South Facing is a warm, introspective solo acoustic album recorded by Marc Golde the old fashioned way—to tape. North Facing is the first ever all electric album by The Kurt Gunn Band and it simply does not disappoint. Listen as Kurt, Marc, the band, and special guests Ann Koenig and Brad Bordini give us the scoop about the new music from Kurt Gunn.
Advance tickets for The Kurt Gunn Band's album release gig on September 26, 2024 at Gibson Community Music Hall can be purchased at https://gibsonmusichall.com.
"Lessons Learned So Hard" and "At Least For Now" written and performed by Kurt Gunn
℗ 2024 Kurt Gunn. Used with permission of Kurt Gunn.
"Where You Are Tonight," "Young Love," "Amnesty," and "All Those Things" performed by The Kurt Gunn Band
written by Kurt Gunn
℗ 2024 Kurt Gunn. Used with permission of Kurt Gunn.

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CUJO THE POET is using verse and beats to bring out the best in everyone

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10/23/24 • 39 min

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Cujo The Poet is making a difference. He's a performance artist that's using his knowledge, gifts, and talents to challenge people to be their best. Whether he's combining his poetry with beats, writing plays, creating one-of-a-kind raps and videos, or speaking to audiences from all walks of life, Cujo seeks to help make this world better. As it comes to hip hop artists, his idea of success tends to be rooted in humility but don't let that fool you. His raps hit hard and will get you thinking. Along with a pair of Cujo's own tracks, this show feature's his guest appearance from the new Luma Knotty album, Favorite Dream!
"Books" written and performed by Cujo The Poet
℗ 2024 727958 Records DK. Used with permission of Cujo The Poet.
"The Shore" performed by Luma Knotty with Cujo The Poet
written by Ryan Patrick
℗ 2024 Ryan Gleason. Used with permission of Ryan Patrick.
"The Gift" written and performed by Cujo The Poet
℗ 2021 727958 Records DK. Used with permission of Cujo The Poet.

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ROBIN PETERS: San Diego manager/promoter discusses saving a historic music venue

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09/12/23 • 22 min

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Robin Peters of Rockin' Robin Productions is a dynamo. She not only manages and promotes a number of San Diego and southern California bands and artists, but she knows how to give back to the community as well. On today's show, we discuss not only her roles as manager and promoter, but a special project she sits on the board of to resurrect a piece of San Diego's music history, the Starlight Bowl Amphitheater. The Starlight Bowl once boasted having the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, Santana, The Rolling Stones, and so many other top acts grace its stage. Robin tells us about the effort to not only restore it to its former glory, but expand on it to bring the community together.

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TIMM BUECHLER: Small town boy on playing bass for respected power pop names on big stages

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09/05/23 • 37 min

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Timm Buechler is one talented guy. He primarily plays bass, something he taught himself out of necessity. However, he also writes, sings, is a graphic artist, and he has a thing for 8-track tapes. He has toured with the likes of Paul Collins and Peter Case, played on sessions for Dwight Twilley, and even met Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) once. After playing bass in different parts of the world, on national tours, and with several local bands, the cool thing you find about Timm is he's still very much in touch with his roots. Today he shares with us his stories. And his 8-tracks.
"Umbrella" performed by Rebel Waltz
Written by Timm Buechler
℗ 1990 Archie's Tasmanian Music. Used with permission of Timm Buechler.
"Tomorrow" performed by Dwight Twilley
Written by Dwight Twilley
℗ 2015 Big Oak Records. Used with permission of Timm Buechler.

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GUITARS FOR VETS: Find out why this program is succeeding in helping our veterans with PTSD and how you can get involved

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11/10/23 • 17 min

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Guitars For Vets is an organization that helps current and former service members overcome PTSD through learning the guitar. Jack Swanson, coordinator for the Appleton, Wisconsin chapter, along with Gary Huettner, a graduate and now instructor of the program, join us today to give firsthand accounts of how Guitars For Vets is improving life for vets and making a real difference. On this special Veterans Day episode, we salute all of our service members and give you the information for how you can contribute to changing lives for the better.
To all of our vets past and present, THANK YOU for your service and sacrifice!

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JEFF HINNENDAEL of HINNENDAEL STUDIOS: Compassion is what drives this musician/producer

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03/26/24 • 44 min

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When someone works with producer Jeff Hinnendael, he wants them to feel at home in his studio. He and his wife, Maria, take the stress element of being in the studio environment out of the equation with a comfortable and inviting space to record and create. Hinnendael Studios is not your typical home studio as is evidenced by the great work being produced there. Jeff and Maria do what it takes to bring out the best in artists including lending their own talents as professional musicians to many of the projects that come through the studio. Jeff is a very professional, realistic, competent, and compassionate producer whose easy going demeanor makes creating at Hinnendael Studios a joy.
"Again" performed by Loch Mhor with Maria Hinnendael
written by David Richards
℗ 2021 BRING Music. Used with permission of David Richards.
"Yesterday" performed by Jackson Mankowski
written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
℗ 2023 Pale Rider Records. Used with permission of Jackson Mankowski.

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CORY ARNDT of ARDENT GUITARS is building unique and beautiful sounding and looking stringed instruments

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06/26/24 • 35 min

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Cory Arndt, owner of Ardent Guitars in Appleton, Wisconsin, is more than a luthier. He's a craftsman that's creating some beautiful acoustic guitars, Irish bouzoukis, and octave mandolins. Many area players use Cory's guitars for their performances and on their recordings. He's also their go-to guy when their guitars need some TLC done with care and attention to detail. Cory specializes in custom builds and his reputation as a quality builder is spreading. On this episode, we discuss Cory's passion to create, his processes, some of the unique materials that he uses, and his love of building these outstanding instruments.
Want a little more about Cory and Ardent Guitars? Check out this video!

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How many episodes does INTO THE MUSIC have?

INTO THE MUSIC currently has 115 episodes available.

What topics does INTO THE MUSIC cover?

The podcast is about Soul, Country, Classical, Music, Podcasts, Blues, Rock, Reggae, Music Interviews, Musician, Music Commentary and Guitar.

What is the most popular episode on INTO THE MUSIC?

The episode title 'JAY STULO is here to take a deep dive into the blues—it's history, players, and traditions' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on INTO THE MUSIC?

The average episode length on INTO THE MUSIC is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of INTO THE MUSIC released?

Episodes of INTO THE MUSIC are typically released every 6 days.

When was the first episode of INTO THE MUSIC?

The first episode of INTO THE MUSIC was released on May 15, 2023.

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