Arts Underground
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingArts Underground is like no other public radio show. Host Katy Ganaway takes an hour to excavate some of the beautiful oddities that lie just beneath the surface in north Alabama and around the world. Discover music from artists who span a diverse variety of genres and eras, get a behind the scenes look as we spotlight folks in the Tennessee Valley's local music and comedy scenes, and meet local makers, crafters and other creatives who add color and brightness to our rapidly-growing community.Arts Underground airs Saturday on WLRH at 2 PM. You can also listen any time on the free WLRH mobile app, or on our website, as a podcast.
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Episodes
Funny You Should Ask - Amy Mahoney
June 05, 2024 21:33 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBThis episode, Funny You Should Ask is back, spotlighting a master at comical musical improv, Amy Mahoney!
Funny You Should Ask - Beth Ridgeway
May 16, 2024 00:01 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThis episode, local improv extraordinaire Beth Ridgeway joins us for another Funny You Should Ask!
Arts Underground - The Curated Gallery
April 18, 2024 19:46 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBThis episode, organizers for The Curated Gallery in Huntsville, Asé Selah and Kevin Richardson, join us to talk about their upcoming exhibit, on display May 2-4.
Funny You Should Ask - Jonathan Silver
April 03, 2024 23:15 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBThis episode, local comedian Jonathan Silver gives us a behind the scenes look into the hustle of self promotion, how he found his comedic rhythm and more!
Arts Underground - Feeding & Connecting Community Through Art
March 20, 2024 17:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBThis episode, a founder of Shenanigans Comedy Theatre, Jessica Cotton, & MakeShift Art Studio owner, Teri Hartmann, talk with Katy Ganaway about their upcoming 'Empty Bowls' event collaboration.
Arts Underground - Brad Posey - 'Stray Gods' Art Exhibit
February 13, 2024 23:54 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBHost of WLRH's The Invisible City, Brad Posey, joins Katy Ganaway to talk about his passion for neo-expressionism, his art exhibit at Lowe Mill thru March 30,2024, 'Stray Gods,' and more.
Arts Underground - Tiny Desk Update w/ Bobby Carter
January 31, 2024 23:43 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, longtime NPR Music producer Bobby Carter joins host Katy Ganaway to discuss NPR's 10th annual Tiny Desk Contest.
Funny You Should Ask - Justin Ledlow
January 12, 2024 00:06 - 27 minutes - 38 MBThis episode, after a brief hiatus from the Rocket City, working in Atlanta, Justin Ledlow- a celebrated local comedian- has made his comeback, with a brand new show and more!
Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Jeremy Stephens
December 15, 2023 00:29 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBJeremy Stephens Clearwave Recording Studios Ten Ton Records
Funny You Should Ask - Ashlynn Lutz
November 14, 2023 19:02 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBThis episode, Ashlynn Lutz, a fresh, new local comedian stops by the WLRH studios to talk with Katy Ganaway about her class clown past, finding the balance in using real life in her material and the interesting people you meet after a show.
Arts Underground - Gobble Gobble Hey! Fest/ Open Studio Night
November 09, 2023 18:36 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBLowe Mill Arts and Entertainment Gallery Coordinator Robert Daniel fills us in on the local literary and artistic goodness happening at the Mill on Nov. 18, 2023.
Funny You Should Ask - Guy Frizzell
October 11, 2023 23:15 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, we meet local comedian Guy Frizzell- a self-proclaimed 'silly' stand-up comic, who dabbles in experimental comedy.
Arts Underground - Free Reading
September 28, 2023 22:25 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn this episode, a few special bookish guests read from their favorite banned books, ahead of Banned Books Week. We also spotlight some artists from a free & invaluable local music streaming service from the Huntsville Madison County Public Library- Blast Music!
Arts Underground: Independent Grooves - Black Rose Records
August 17, 2023 19:26 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis episode, we meet Sean Hale, owner of Black Rose Records in South Huntsville.
Arts Underground - Tamarii O Ra'i Polynesian Dance Studio
June 29, 2023 23:03 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBWe explore the vivid, beautiful world of Polynesian Dance with members of the Tamarii O Ra'i Polynesian Dance Studio, including Sheryl Payne and owner Cielo Starostanko!
Arts Underground - The Bakingtist
June 08, 2023 18:22 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBThis episode, Heidi Kizer, owner of The Bakingtist, shows us the ropes on making a sourdough starter. She also tells us about herself and her business, baking savory and sweet goods, with a scientific approach!
Arts Underground - The Healing Power of Music Therapy
May 23, 2023 19:49 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode, we explore the healing benefits of music for young patients at Huntsville Hospital with music therapist Kate Winn.
Funny You Should Ask - Kimberly Wilson - Shenanigans Expansion & 'The 300'
April 05, 2023 22:45 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis episode, Kimberly Wilson- owner of Shenanigans Comedy Theatre- returns for another installment of Funny You Should Ask. She talks about the expansion happening at the theater, and how you can chip in and be a part of the fun!
Arts Underground: Chunklet Digitizes Alabama's Music Ephemera
March 29, 2023 23:56 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThis episode of Arts Underground, our special guest is Henry Owings, founder of Chunklet Industries- the independent, Atlanta-based music, zine and book publisher. He's coming to Huntsville, AL on April 29, 2023 to scan concert, festival and show ephemera to be included in a book preserving Alabama's music history.
Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Gee Kay
March 15, 2023 23:18 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOwner of Salix Black Booking, Gee Kay, meets up with us at Cross Eyed Owl Brewery for a chat about her involvement in Decatur's local music scene and how she'd like to get more venues open for young DIY music lovers in the River City.
Arts Underground - Lily Flagg's Signal w/ SueAnne Griffith
March 02, 2023 20:17 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOur guest this episode is Sueanne Griffith, host of Lily Flagg's Signal, who tells us fun facts about the famous cow her podcast is named after, why it isn't cool to peer into historic homes, and more.
Funny You Should Ask - Jason Sims - Comedy Test Kitchen
January 30, 2023 18:58 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, we meet improv comedian Jason Sims, creator of the new unconventional comedy incubator, "Comedy Test Kitchen."
Champions of Local Music Remember Tip Top Café
December 30, 2022 19:16 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThis episode of Arts Underground remembers Huntsville's Tip Top Cafe through the stories of local musicians and community members.
The Miraculous Life of the Huntsville Kringle
December 16, 2022 16:50 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThis episode of Arts Underground, we visit our friend Santa Bob at his Christmas-flocked house, who tells us about the first time he donned the famous crimson Christmas ensemble 15 years ago. We'll also hear funny things Santa Bob has heard while wearing the red suit, his take on diversity among holiday performers in Huntsville, as well as a direly-needed miracle that took four short hours to materialize, giving Santa Bob another chance at life.
Funny You Should Ask - Josh Beard
November 18, 2022 01:24 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, we meet local comedian Josh Beard, who is fairly new to the Huntsville comedy scene.
Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Josh Beard
November 16, 2022 07:11 - 14 MBIn this episode, we meet local comedian Josh Beard, who is fairly new to the Huntsville comedy scene. Josh tells us about his surprisingly successful first stand-up gig, what he calls a rather unobtainable comedy goal inspired by George Carlin, the importance of taking a pause on something you love to preserve your mental health, and lots more! A playlist is available on the Arts Underground page including music you may have heard on the live show, with Katy & Josh's music picks... Funny Yo...
Arts Underground - John Waters: Odorama, Other-Rama & Beyond!
October 10, 2022 14:38 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBThe Pope of Trash, the Prince of Puke, the People's Pervert... These are all monikers bestowed upon John Waters- accomplished filmmaker, author, artist, actor and journalist- who graciously joined us as our guest this week! On October 21, John Waters will be in Huntsville, at Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment, to give his talk, "False Negative." In this conversation, host Katy Ganaway talks with John about his thoughts on how society has changed its views over the years toward his dedication t...
Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Matt Greene
September 26, 2022 14:36 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBIn this installment of Behind Our Local Music Scene, we meet Matt Greene. He's part of our local music scene as the drummer for the band Big Gaping Holes, and when he's not on stage, he's taking video of other local bands for DIY LIVE Huntsville! As a founder of DIY Live Huntsville, Matt aims to capture the essence of our community's local music scene, to show to a wider audience, documenting those moments of sheer rock exellence on video. Click play to hear all about it, or tune in live Satu...
Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Robert Sharpe
September 13, 2022 14:33 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this installment of Behind Our Local Music Scene, we meet Robert Sharpe, an independent guitar repairman. His passion is making these instruments shine bright and sing beautifully for our beloved local musicians. Robert says one of his favorite parts of the job is researching the history of the vintage instruments he's been asked to work on, and sharing what he finds with the guitar's owner. He feels it adds more to the bond with the musician, and adds his personal touch- a bonus service. ...
Arts Underground: Fantasy Playhouse's Stephen Tyler Davis
August 24, 2022 14:29 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode of Arts Underground, our special guest is Artistic Director for Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater and Academy, the effervescent Stephen Tyler Davis! With a background in theater himself- starting at Fantasy Playhouse himself! - Stephen comes full circle, returning to Huntsville from teaching at Sarah Lawrence College in New York.Stephen tells us about some new features at the incoming Fantasy Playhouse building, to be located on Holmes Avenue at the intersection of Triana Boul...
Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Christy Montgomery
July 25, 2022 14:26 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, we meet local comedian Christy Montgomery, who started out on the Huntsville comedy scene similarly to that of Midge, the starring character on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Christy tells us that story, plus she says she feels she's accomplished so much she never thought possible in the comedy world, and she's got even more she's working to achieve. We also hear how a keen sense of humor can help you through life, Christy's experience dealing with cultural sensitivity in comed...
Arts Underground - Rooted in History 2022
June 29, 2022 14:23 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThis year, the Historic Huntsville Foundation fuses art and history in its exhibition at Harrison Brothers Hardware, "Rooted in History: Women as Makers, Creators, Movers & Shakers," on display through September 6, 2022.In this episode, Katy Ganaway talks with the exhibit's coordinator and curator, HHF Executive Director Donna Castellano, who talks about going from researching Huntsville historical women of note to the thrilling experience of holding tangible links to these women in her hands...
Arts Underground - Weird Kids MeetUp of North Alabama
June 13, 2022 14:20 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWeird Kids MeetUp of North Alabama launched in the Summer of 2021 by Shenanigans Comedy Theatre co-founder, Jessica Cotton. Growing up in a small conservative town in Texas, Cotton found it difficult to fit in with the normal crowd. Her haven from masking her individuality was a small group of friends she still keeps in touch with. Her inspiration to start this group sprouted from not only her experience growing up, but also a need to socialize her children, after the isolated norms of the pa...
Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Daniel Hardin
May 24, 2022 14:17 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBIt comes in handy for any comedian to be versatile, both being able to create and perform a few minutes of funny material for any audience, and to host a comedy show... That involves warming up the audience, keeping the energy going for a strong lineup of fellow comedians and closing it out on a feel-good note. Daniel Hardin says he's still mastering his craft, but he feels comfortable at his home comedy venue- Black Dog Grounds and Sounds in Madison. We hear about the importance Daniel feels...
Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Rocket City Improv
April 18, 2022 14:15 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBListening carefully plays a key role in the work of any improv comedian, keeping the perpetual motion of a live, unscripted show going. Matt Carter and Sparky Shelton, members of Rocket City Improv in Huntsville, tell us about how they partnered with fellow comedian Kimberly Wilson- co-founder of Shenanigans Comedy Theatre- to bring improv to Huntsville. They also touch on the common misconception of improv being a stepping stone to something better in comedy, and that there's a bit more to h...
Arts Underground - Kerry and the OKs
March 22, 2022 14:01 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBSelf-described as a band of music professionals, Kerry and the OKs formed *just* before the pandemic hit North Alabama and the rest of the world. Now, they're ready to showHuntsville a grand time, withan experience that exceeds atypical night of karaoke.Instead of being backed by a pre-produced karaoke track in thedark corner of a dive bar, you're backed by a live band and the spotlight is on you, center-stage! All members of Kerry and the OKs are music instructors at the Musicology School of...
Arts Underground: Independent Grooves - Offbeat Coffee Studio
March 03, 2022 14:59 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThis episode, we meet Kyle Husband, owner of Offbeat Coffee Studio at Campus 805 in Huntsville. It may be a coffee shop first, but in a cozy nook, you'll find vinyl records of old, displayed among newer, hyper-hip attributes-- yes, that does include some sweet velvet furniture, perfect for soaking in the music while you consume your cup of java. Kyle tells us his New Orleans inspiration for the shop, his sentimental memories listening to records with his dad, his thoughts on "supporting local...
Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Ogre
February 16, 2022 14:56 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBOgre joins us this week on Arts Underground for another installment ofour series, Funny You Should Ask. In this episode, Ogre tells us how he got his unique moniker, the truth behind the notion that there's never a bad audience,and how Ogre'spursuit ofa career in comedyled him tofollowlocal comedianKimberly Wilson from theater and art center,Somerville Playhouse, to her comedy theatre here in Huntsville,Shenanigans Comedy Theatre. Of course, Ogre tells us more than that, so hit the play butto...
Athens Limestone Public Library Podcasts: Amplifying Community Voices
January 26, 2022 14:53 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, we head to the Athens Limestone County Public Library to meetJennifer Baxter- the library's ambitiousdirector & host of ALCPL podcast Between the Stacks. Jenniferjoined ALCPL in late 2020, with the goal to rejuvenate the library and to pitchin with new projects on the horizon. One of the very first was starting an innovative collection ofpodcasts made at the librarycalled, "Library Voices."Each has its own niche... Between the Stacks- highlights conversations with guests who ...
Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Carl Paul
January 12, 2022 14:50 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBCarl Paul is the first local comedian of 2022 to hang out with usin our series, Funny You Should Ask. This episode, Carl tells us how his method of writing jokes, oftenabout his blue collar life and mental health, standsapart from the norm. We also hear Carl's favorite corny joke- which other comedians have advised him to retire- and Carl tells us about raising his cool daughter, who shares his love for RC Cars.Funny You Should Askis a series wherewe hear fromcomedians in the TN Valley, getti...
Arts Underground: Independent Grooves - Urban Atlas
December 14, 2021 14:47 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis is the fourth segment in our series on Arts Underground, titled, "Independent Grooves." In each installment, we'll meet the folks who are keeping the great vinyl comeback going and whobelieve in owning music you can spin in your living rooms. In this segment, we meet Lynsey Staggs, an entrepreneur with a Bohemian soul and owner ofUrban Atlas in Decatur. We get to know Lynsey's inspirations for starting her own eclectic record shop at the age of 20, the music that feeds her souland her ro...
Arts Underground: Independent Grooves - Vertical House Records
November 17, 2021 14:44 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis is the third segment in our series on Arts Underground, titled, "Independent Grooves." In each installment, we'll meet the folks who are keeping the great vinyl comeback going and whobelieve in owning music you can spin in your living rooms. In this segment, we wander over to Railroad Room 9 at the Lowe Mill to pick the brains of Andy and Ashley Vaughn, owners ofVertical House Records. From a very tall house in 5 Points to thousands of square feet, filled withtons of records, vintage goo...
Arts Underground: Independent Grooves - Black Dog Grounds and Sounds
November 17, 2021 12:11 - 19.3 MBThis is the first segment in our new series here on Arts Underground, titled - Independent Grooves. - In each installment, we'll meet the folks who are keeping the great vinyl comeback going and who believe in owning music you can spin in your living rooms. In this segment, we head to Madison, Alabama to meet with local keepers of the vinyl, Cliff and Leslie Patterson, at their brand new independent record store, Black Dog Grounds and Sounds. Black Dog Grounds and Sounds' Facebook Pag...
Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Tim Kelly
November 11, 2021 12:11 - 32.9 MBWe bring you, once again, Funny You Should Ask on Arts Underground, this time with guest Tim Kelly. By day, Tim's a quiet guy doing his engineering thing, and when the sun goes down, you might find him yukking it up on the mic at a comedy show in Huntsville. Tim also cofounded Huntsville's 10-year-running comedy showcase at what is now Theatre Huntsville in the Lowe Mill- Epic Comedy Hour. Funny You Should Ask is a series where we hear from comedians in the TN Valley, getting to know their...
Arts Underground: Independent Grooves - Maxwell's Music
October 22, 2021 14:10 - 21.1 MBThis is the second segment in our series here on Arts Underground, titled, "Independent Grooves." In each installment, we'll meet the folks who are keeping the great vinyl comeback going and who believe in owning music you can spin in your living rooms. In this segment, Downtown Huntsville is our destination, where we enter the musical dojo of Jarrod Maxwell- owner of Maxwell's Music. Maxwell's Music Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MaxwellsMusicHuntsville Ep. 1: Black Dog Vi...
Arts Underground: Independent Grooves - Black Dog Vinyl & HiFi
October 19, 2021 06:10 - 19.3 MBThis is the first segment in our new series here on Arts Underground, titled - Independent Grooves. - In each installment, we'll meet the folks who are keeping the great vinyl comeback going and who believe in owning music you can spin in your living rooms. In this segment, we head to Madison, Alabama to meet with local keepers of the vinyl, Cliff and Leslie Patterson, at their brand new independent record store, Black Dog Vinyl and HiFi. Black Dog's Facebook Page: https://www.faceboo...
Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Elliott White
September 30, 2021 07:09 - 22.2 MBThis week on Arts Underground, Funny You Should Ask is back, with guest Elliott White. Elliott performs stand-up comedy around the Tennessee Valley and beyond, and does double duty as a host and producer of Huntsville's Awesome Comedy Hour and Epic Comedy Hour. In this conversation, Elliott shares his adventures in comedy, how the musical world crosses over into the comedy world, bouncing back from a joke that doesn't land and much more. Funny You Should Ask is a series where we hear from c...
Arts Underground: Blast Music
September 09, 2021 07:09 - 14.2 MBThis episode of Arts Underground, there will be no crash landings, only smooth sailing. Annie Phillips, Huntsville Madison County Public Library's Digital Services Manager, stops by to tell us about the library's newest project, Blast Music. Described as a - living music collection that documents North Alabama’s vital, evolving music scene, - Blast Music is a streaming service launching this summer. It will exclusively feature talented musicians from around the Tennessee Valley-- no diggin...
Arts Underground - Dance Africa
September 09, 2021 07:09 - 16.2 MBThis episode of Arts Underground, Kerri-Noelle Humphrey, founder of the community dance festival, Dance Africa, joins us in the WLRH studios. In this conversation, we discuss how the festival at the Academy for Academics & Arts uses music and dance to show students the influence West African culture has had on the current style of music and dance in America. This is a program made possible by the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, and Kerri-Noelle also...
Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Kimberly Wilson
August 19, 2021 06:08 - 27.4 MBThis week on Arts Underground, Funny You Should Ask is back, with our guest Kimberly Wilson. Kimberly is a local stand-up and improv comedian and the co-founder of Shenanigans Comedy Theatre in Huntsville. Kimberly tells us about how her background in improv crosses over in her day job as a schoolteacher, reestablishing her beloved independently-owned comedy theater in Somerville, AL to Huntsville and lots more. Funny You Should Ask is a series where we hear from comedians in the TN Val...