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ArtSees Diner Radio

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ArtSeesDiner Radio is a part of ArtSees Productions and home of Steve and Mary E. ArtSees Diner brings you musicians, authors, thinkers, and dreamers. At ArtSees Diner you will find special guests in each booth. Home of "Reck It Out With John and Steve" and other weekly shows. We are changing the world, One Song at a Time, One Heart at a Time! What ever you do, do not make "The Chef" wait!

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Conversations On Creativity With Susan Block and Sculptor Richard Keibdaj

September 24, 2014 01:00 - 41 minutes - 46.2 MB

ArtSees Diner Radio is pleased to bring you week 4, of Conversations On Creativity, with guest host Susan Block. Week 4 brings you Richard Keibdaj. Keibdaj is an exceptionally versatile sculptor. He carves stone and wood and fabricates with cast metals, bronze, steel and other alloys. His varied mediums have been appreciated by an equally diverse audience. Kiebdaj’s clients include Roger Ebert, Hugh Hefner and former Chicago Bear Willie Gault. Keibdaj has been a working artist for 40 years. H...

Steve and Mary E., Play It Again SaM!

September 22, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Join Steve Champagne and Mary E as they explore some of their favorite tunes. Steve and Mary E.,  are currently ranked #1 (local) at Reverbnation.com.steveandmarye acoustic duo is comprised of ArtSees Productions creators/producers Steve Champagne and Mary E. Rapier.  http://reverbnation.com/steveandmarye http://artseesdiner.blogspot.com http://youtube.com/artseesdiner  

Be Inspired, Be Transformed with Mary E., God Can!

September 21, 2014 20:00 - 46 minutes - 41.2 MB

Be Inspired Be Transformed is a production of ArtSees Diner Radio. Mary E She will be discussing Pastor Bill Jenkin's new book, "Exclamation Generation" and its impact on the Christian community. As the world prepares for Global Communion Sunday. Anissa a member of Church of Acts in Indianapolis joins Mary to discuss her experience with overcoming illness. Music for today's broadcast is Cathie Howie, Ms. Jaha and Carey Germana.  Mary E, is the creator/producer and regular host of ArtSees and...

Conversations On Creativity With Susan Block and Michelle Qureshi

September 17, 2014 01:00 - 44 minutes - 10 MB

Conversations on Creativity explores the mind of the Creative. Tonight is Week 3 of a 6 week series. We welcome Classical Guitarist/composer, Michelle Qureshi.  Michelle Qureshi is a classically trained guitarist who writes,performs and publishes music in a number of styles and genre.In 2010 she created Music As Metaphor, an artistic identity that encompasses all her work. She has performed her musicat festivals,concerts, art galleries and other venues. Her music has been broadcast throughou...

From The World of Jeff, Social Media Extraordinaire, Jeff Hickmott!

September 14, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

Jeff Hickmott of Tenterden Englend is the quintessential Professional Social “Media-ist.” For as long as he can remember he was either entertaining others with his wit or he was entertaining himself whilst attempting to entertain others. Along with his humorous outlook on life, he is also very passionate environmentalist. Transition Town Tenterden started 2011 after his return from the States in "response to what he saw as an alarming trend to ignore or refute what sciencesays about global w...

Challan Carmichael, Founder of Moroni 7 Records

September 13, 2014 15:00 - 38 minutes - 21.4 MB

Challan Carmichael, the CEO of new record label Moroni 7, has a mission to expand the roster at Moroni 7 and to bring conscious music to the mainstream of all markets across the globe. Over the past 15 years Challan Carmichael has been in and around the music industry in various roles either a performer, managing an act or a supporter. In that time he has developed a great love of good wholesome good music and like most of us Challan can get caught by a catchy hook or a great beat and if i...

Conversations On Creativity With Susan Block & Poet Laureate George Kalamaras

September 10, 2014 01:00 - 42 minutes - 9.54 MB

ArtSees Productions welcomes Susan Block for a 6 week series, "Conversations On Creativity." Tonight's special guest is Indiana Poet Laureate George Kalamaras.  George Kalamaras was born in Chicago and grew up in Cedar Lake, in Lake County. He has published six books of poetry and one of scholarship including Kingdom of Throat-Stuck Luck, winner of the Elixir Press Poetry Contest, The Recumbent Galaxy, co-authored with Alvaro Cardona-Hine and winner of the C&R Press Open Competition, and The ...

Talk With ME: Sleep Deprivation and The Impact On American Learners

September 06, 2014 15:00 - 30 minutes - 6.68 MB

Join Mary E. LaLuna, as she puts on her educator's cap to discuss the effects of sleep deprivation on our Middle to High School students. Could the rate of depression, academic decline and increase in injuries be in direct relationship with schools beginning before the sun rises in some states? How does this impact our kids and why is there a reluctance to do what is right for our adolescent community?  Mary E. LaLuna, executive producer and creator of ArtSees Diner is also a licensed, certi...

Conversations On Creativity with Susan Block and Professor Paul Smith

September 03, 2014 01:00 - 33 minutes - 7.53 MB

ArtSees Productions welcomes Susan Block for a 6 week series, "Conversations On Creativity."  Susan welcomes Paul Smith for week 1, "the psychology of creativity." Paul is a Professor of Psychology at Alverno College in Milwaukee. His background is in cognitive educational psychology, and he holds an MS in Learning Sciences, an MA in Philosophy, and Ph.D. in  Educational Psychology (Urban Education). In that work he focused on belief formation and the barriers to belief change. His current a...

Snow City Arts, Helping Children Through the Arts

August 28, 2014 22:00 - 29 minutes - 6.64 MB

Mary E., welcomes CarrieSpitler, Executive Director of Snow City Arts to discuss the impact that Snow City Arts is having to improve the overall well-being of the children served by local children's hospitals. Sadia Uqaili Chief Program Officer will also be joining us to celebrate the upcoming event NOISE  scheduled for September 12. Snow City Arts is preparing for its Snow City Arts Gallery Night 2014: Noise – A Day Without Laughter Is a Day Wasted Gallery Night benefit on Friday, September ...

Concerts In Your Home Founder, Fran Snyder

August 27, 2014 00:00 - 46 minutes - 10.4 MB

Fran Snyder, Founder/Artist with Concerts in Your Home, joins Mary E., about the newest in entertainment. Imagine having highly qualified musicians performing in your home, with your circle of friends, and new friends. Social Networking with a musical vibe! Fran Snyder is a gregarious talent who has created a long, unusual career in music. He's toured a million miles, put out seven CDs, and is best known as the founder of Concerts In Your Home. This music innovator is widely regarded as the w...

Living in God's Dominion Here on Earth

August 25, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 18.4 MB

Author Merlin Gonzales returns to ArtSees Diner, Be InSpired, Be Transformed for this personal interview focusing on his book, "Kingdom In Our Midst" with Host Mary E. LaLuna. Joining Merlin and Mary will Donna Cherry, Facundo Cortez, and Ke'tre Dickens to share with our listeners the power of the message found in Merlin's work.  Merlin founded Faith Hope and Love Intl., which collaborates with churches crossing denominational lines. He has developed the concept of “Mission Trips in Your Own...

Whitney and Loomis, The Banner Days

August 22, 2014 01:00 - 31 minutes - 6.89 MB

Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney bring their music to ArtSees Diner. Host Mary E., will explore their music, and more.  When artists Beth Whitney and Bradford Loomis began writing together, they had no  idea their casual co-writing experiment would blossom into the much anticipated album  The Banner Days (releasing August 23rd on MTS Records). That first night, they wrote  “My Beloved” in two hours. And after a few more writing sessions, it was clear to both, that these songs merited a bold d...

Balanced Babe Sarah Baker Joins The Ladies of the Diner

August 19, 2014 01:00 - 51 minutes - 11.5 MB

Mary E., and Diane return to their night time slot and welcome, Balanced Babe Sarah Baker joins the Ladies of the Diner to talk about the upcoming Be Healthful Retreat to be held September 14th in Chicago Illinois. Sarah's background in wellness will is sure to inspire us all to be our best selves.  Sarah is a Chicago based international model, actress, creator of the fashion and lifestyle blog City Gurl Secrets, avid yoga and pilates enthusiast, and holistic health advocate.She is currently...

Lyme Disease, The Epidemic Truth

August 18, 2014 01:00 - 46 minutes - 10.5 MB

Mary E., will be joined by Michael Urbano and Cheryl Savage to expose the reality that is plaguing millions of Americans annually. This unknown epidemic is wreaking havoc on unsuspected victims. Tune in to hear the start of a 3 part series. Be informed, be forewarned.  Michael Urbano  I am 34 years old and went misdiagnosed with Torticollis.  A.K.A. Cervical Dystonia.  Which is a neurological issue that keeps your head stuck in either a left, right, up, or down position.  Fighting it is ne...

Kyoko Church, Celebrated Author of Erotica Fiction

August 10, 2014 00:00 - 58 minutes - 52.3 MB

Join Mary E., as she welcomes Erotica author Kyoko Church. Kyoko comes to us from Australia as she celebrates her newest illustrated fiction, "Diary of a Library Nerd." Mary E., and Kyoko go deeper than just discussing the novel, and explore shame in sex, sex-positivity, feminism, kink and self-discovery and the role that Erotic fiction plays in exploring human sexuality.  Kyoko discovered the power of the pen when she was 16 years old and penned a very explicit missive to her boyfriend deta...

Jill and Julia, Sister Duo is Taking Country By Storm!

August 08, 2014 18:00 - 45 minutes - 10.1 MB

Jill and Julia stop by the "Diner" to talk with Mary E., about  their love of country music and their singing/songwriting partnership. Jill and Julia are two sisters living in Las Vegas, NV who share a passion for country music. As singer-songwriters they have been collaborating together for the past 5 years, and have been performing as a duo at various venues. Through their close knit harmonies and vibrant original songs, Jill and Julia provide the traditional country music genre with a brea...

3 at Sea, "the Long Way Round"

August 07, 2014 19:30 - 59 minutes - 13.4 MB

Mary E., and ArtSees Diner Radio is pleased to bring 3 at Sea as they celebrate the soon to be released "The Long Way Round." Be one of the first to hear this explosive new sound coming out of the UK. After a busy schedule of writing & recording, performing at UK festivals & opening up the stage for Toyah Wilcox, 3 at Sea are set to release their debut EP ‘The Long Way Round’ with a series of intimate shows in unorthodox locations, including St Mary’s lighthouse, a historic lecture theatre & ...

Education and Poverty, With Elaine Weiss

August 05, 2014 18:00 - 52 minutes - 47.4 MB

Elaine Weiss, joins Mary E., to discuss the role that poverty plays in education. Elaine Weiss is the national coordinator for the Broader Bolder Approach to Education, where she works with a high-level Task Force and coalition partners to promote a comprehensive, evidence-based set of policies to allow all children to thrive. Recent reports from BBA include Market-Oriented Reforms’ Rhetoric Trump Reality, and Mismatches in Race to the Top Limit Educational Improvement. She came to BBA from t...

Step Up, Shine & Dine 2014

August 04, 2014 16:00 - 46 minutes - 41.7 MB

Step Up's Cassandra Gaddo, Student Alumna and Honoree Kenia and Chef Christine Cikowski of Honey Butter Fried Chicken will join host, Mary E., as they celebrate an incredible upcoming celebration, "Shine & Dine" August 7th.   Step Up is located in LA, Chicago and New York. Step Up propels girls from under-resourced communities to fulfill their potential by empowering them to become confident, college-bound, career-focused and ready to join the next generation of professional women.   Nationa...

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s St. Joseph MI Chapter

August 04, 2014 00:00 - 49 minutes - 44.1 MB

We walk to end Alzheimers. In the time it will take to broadcast this interview over 40 new cases of Alzheimers will be diagnosed. Women over the age of 60 will have a greater chance of developing Alzheimers than breast cancer. Join Mary E., as she welcomes Rachel Tanner and Lori Puckett of the St. Joseph Michigan organization team will spend time discussing their cause and the Alzheimer Association's Walk to End Alzheimer.  The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is personal. We...

Untitled Chicago's Premium Supper Club

July 31, 2014 16:30 - 43 minutes - 38.5 MB

Mary E is joined by Shreyas Shah, Marketing Director of Untitled Chicago, Premium Supper Club and Chef Joseph Heppe.  Untitled is a speakeasy inspired modern, supper club featuring a creative American menu & nightly live entertainment focusing on jazz, blues, swing & more! At Untitled you engage in an exclusive, yet warm supper club experience. Executive Chef Joseph Heppe's menu pays homage to favorites from the supper clubs of the early 20th Century. Items feature imaginative creations high...

Australian Born Singer/Songwriter Aidan Nolan

July 31, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Aidan Nolan relocated from Australia to New York in 2005. As well as fronting some of Australia's more popular bands, aidan has written music for film and television plus contributed vocals to recordings for a range of Australian and UK artists. He has had two albums of original songs released internationally to critical acclaim and an ever-increasing "cult" following in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Recent additional releases included European club re-mixes exclusively for...

Great American Lobster Fest Pairs Fresh Lobster With Cutting Edge Music

July 29, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Tim Frank (Foxhole Chicago), Jeffrey Mazza (New England Seafood Company) and Eric Michaels (Foxhole Chicago)  join Mary E., to announce the First Annual Lobster Fest, in Chicago The New England Seafood Company, The Foxhole Chicago, Green Curtain Events and Navy Pier /SMG have partnered to launch The Great American Lobster Fest, Chicago’s first outdoor lobster and weekend music festival. The following musicians will be joining us live on the air to share some of their music:  Band Called Cat...

Midwest Mondays-Creating Community Through Community Theater

July 28, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 20.3 MB

The Ladies of the Diner, Mary E. LaLuna and Diane Blanchette as they do what they love most; bringing great stories to life! This week's show will be focused on great community theater, or do you say theatre? Joining us will be: Footlight's Theatre, Michigan City Indiana Acorn Theater, Three Oaks Michigan     

The Blues' Man, Douglas C. Rapier

July 25, 2014 23:00 - 51 minutes - 11.5 MB

Can't make it to Kankakee's Downtown Music Fest tonight? No worries, tune in to hear from one of the best musicians to ever come out of Kankakee Illinois! DCR, set the standard in the H.L. Rapier family as he took his mother's musical talent to a whole new level. From DCR came other musical talent. Whether it is writing or music making, the creative juices of the Rapier family are always flowing! No one knows better than ME, aka Mary E. Rapier-LaLuna!  DC Rapier explores the "roots, stems an...

Jessica Smith Soto, Meal Sharing's Community Manager Joins Mary E.

July 23, 2014 15:00 - 34 minutes - 7.66 MB

Join Mary E. as she catches up with Meal Sharing's Jessica Smith Soto around the ArtSees Diner table, as they bring homecooking to the world! Jessica Smith Soto is the Chicago Meal Sharing Community Manager.  Meal Sharing is a website that connects people over home-cooked food. Think Airbnb- but with food. Our mission? To point to anywhere on the map, and be welcomed to a home-cooked meal. We are Chicago based and globally minded, and we facilitate the exchange of community through food conn...

Jose Hermosillo Casa Noble's Tequila Producer Celebrates National Tequila Day

July 22, 2014 16:00 - 43 minutes - 9.83 MB

ArtSees Diner Radio host Mary E. welcome Jose Hermosillo as we get ready to have a nation-wide fiesta focused on a rapidly growing American favorite libation...TEQUILA! Featured musician is Nerio Degracia! July 24 is National Tequila Day and we have a story for you!  Jose Hermosillo, seventh generation tequila producer and owner of Casa Noble Tequila will share the history of Mexico’s most popular spirit. This  popular spirit boasts an appellation or denomination of origin. Distilled from th...

Midwest Mondays - Christmas in July, The Spirit of Giving

July 21, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 20.7 MB

Today's show will be built around the spirit of giving as found in some of the endeavors being built around TeamRissa. Marissa Rapier fights against a new diagnosis of breast cancer. Joining the Ladies of the Diner, Mary E. LaLuna and Diane Blanchette will be: Debra Hubly  Satin Hands. Aubrey LaLuna and Tyler McMahon   , Champagne and LaLuna   Off the Vine and Debbie Lampley  TeamRissa Walking Side by Side  Megan Frank "TeamRissa T's" and Mary Beth Hicks Jamberry Lauren Romein-Twardowski Sce...

Kimberley Rew written by, "Walking On Sunshine"

July 19, 2014 17:30 - 29 minutes - 6.56 MB

Mary E., welcomes singer/songwriter Kimberley Rew to ArtSees Diner Radio for a little chat about then and now. We will be spinning 2 of his new songs recorded with Shagrat Records.  Kimberley Rew first came to notice in the late 1970s as a member of Robyn Hitchcock's Soft Boys. In 1981 Rew made a solo single backed by American band the dBs before helping to form Katrina and the Waves, and writing 1985's evergreen Walking on Sunshine (produced by Pat Collier and Scott Litt). The Bangles also...

Champagne and LaLuna Midday Table Side Concert; Music to dine by

July 18, 2014 17:30 - 31 minutes - 6.87 MB

Champagne and LaLauna bring you positive music that influenced them growing up. Currently ranked #1 on reverbnation charts in their hometown. That beautiful city by the lake...Lake Michigan!  Tune in and enjoy the musical pleasantries of Steve and Mary. Today's show is dedicated to TeamRissa  Follow us on twitter, twitter, facebook, blogs,reverbnation Join us at the mother ship.  

Karen Iddings Loving Life, a Marathon Mom's Outlook

July 17, 2014 17:00 - 31 minutes - 7.03 MB

Karen Iddings joins Mary E., to talk about life as a marathon mom. Karen's unique perspective on life will inspire and encourage listeners young and old to rethink when "is it a good time to start." Karen ran her first marathon when she was pregnant and her second when her infant was 6 months old, knocking 18 minutes off the first time.  She is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and shows on a daily basis that with the perfect amount of balance, life while it is a marathon, is best when yo...

Go figure! The greatest Beatle of all was a loser who saw the light!

July 17, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 20.5 MB

John Lennon Exlored:#2 Join Paul Smith and Steve Champagne as they set their fun-loving, free-wheeling sights on the primarily Lennon Beatles songs "No Reply" and "I'm A Loser". Unrepentantly "John is my favorite Beatle", Paul and Steve will address the vocals, the music, the lyrics, and anything loosely associated therewith in a manner possibly best described as somewhere between laughing, crying, and "being condemned to eternal damnation for such blatantly obvious idolatry". High school an...

Big Rick Polson; Making Small Business Big!

July 15, 2014 23:00 - 31 minutes - 6.96 MB

Rick Polson, author and small business coach has helped countless number of small businesses grow to big through his no-nonsense approach towards leadership. He has spent over 35 years helping small and medium-sized business owners grow and expand their customer bases. Starting in radio advertising after college, I moved into other areas including wholesale product sales, government services, advertising and Internet marketing. I have seen successes and mistakes made by many business owners. ...

Music Midwest Monday with Special Guests "The Magnifiers"

July 14, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 20.8 MB

Join the Ladies of the Diner, aka the MERmaids as they bring you Music Midwest Monday! Along with the regular highlights of the prior week and weeks to come, Mary E., and Diane B bring you "The Magnifiers" a Chicago based group. Other musicians and special features are to follow.  The Magnifiers is a rock & roll outfit based out of the Chicago area, ready for time travel, the zombie apocalypse, and ready to rock!The band consists of four siblings ages 8-14. They write their own music and are...

Peter Nye Founder of The Chicago Bluegrass Band Joins Mary E.

July 14, 2014 00:00 - 57 minutes - 13 MB

Peter Nye joins Mary E., for this lively discussion about the roots of Bluegrass music, and Peter's role in preserving live music as a cultural norm.  Peter Nye is a singer song writer and founder of The Chicago Bluegrass Band. A multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, banjo and bass, Pete has toured Scandinavia, the EU and the US. His musical style is varied and includes: Celtic, C&W, Jazz, Blues and Rock. He is described as simply a bold man on stage, a fantabulous flat picker and lead singe...

Todd Kessler, "The Voice" Contestant Talks "The New Folk"

July 12, 2014 23:00 - 32 minutes - 7.12 MB

Todd Kessler, Season 3 "The Voice" contestant joins Mary E.. Kessler is the front man for The New Folk, a band out of Chicago. They are getting ready to appear on the Bud Light stage at the annual "The Taste of Chicago" July 13th.  The New Folk celebrated the release of their debut album, Sea Fever, with an August 2012 “Practice Space Presents” residency at Schuba's Tavern, but the story behind The New Folk began in 2005 as singer/songwriter Todd Kessler went in to the studio to record his d...

Folk Friday With New Folk's Todd Kessler & Peter Nye of Chicago Blue Grass Band

July 11, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 19.4 MB

Mary E. welcomes Todd Kessler and Peter Nye. Both are world-class musicians taking the Chicagoland area by storm! Todd Kessler will be sharing  "Halleluja" and talking about his performance with The New Folk at the "Taste of Chicago" july 12th. Nye will be performing at Water's Edge overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan tonight, July 11th.  Todd Kessler of The New Folk celebrated the release of their debut album, Sea Fever, with an August 2012 “Practice Space Presents” residency at Schuba's Ta...

We've got something to say that might cause you pain: John Lennon Explored

July 10, 2014 14:30 - 1 hour - 20.5 MB

Featured hosts, Paul Smith and Steve Champagne gush, ramble, and riff on the Beatles' "You Can't Do That"  is a song written by John Lennon and released by the Beatles as the "b-side"  of their sixth British single "Can't Buy Me Love." Paul and "why didn't my mom call me George" Champagne take you on a magical mystery tour through the music of John Lennon. They explore the ins, the outs, the highs, the lows and many twists and turns along the way. Two guys coming into puberty listening to Le...

Award Winning Author, Michael Pickard

July 09, 2014 15:00 - 46 minutes - 10.4 MB

Mike Pickard’s writing serves as the bridge between his professional work in technology and his passion for the creative arts. Several of Pickard's short stories have been published, including Hardwired, which won a Ray Bradbury Creative Writing Prize in 2005.Pickard’s extensive background working with cutting edge technology has proved helpful for imagining fictive universes and societies. Strong satire keeps readers grounded and laughing. Pickard has studied writing at the University of Chi...

Singer/Songwriter Owen Mullen, "Talk About It"

July 08, 2014 15:00 - 54 minutes - 12.2 MB

Host Mary E., travels (virtually) across the big pond to spend time with singer/songwriter Owen Mullen Singer/Songwriter.  Owen Mullen is a singer-songwriter from Portsmouth, England. Drawing influences from artists like Michael Jackson, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and Frank Turner, Owen has managed to create a blend of genres on his most recent project - his debut solo album, ‘Talk About It’. Since the completion of ‘Talk About It’ and graduating from the University of Chester stu...

Midwest MERmaids, It Is a Libation, Celebration!

July 07, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 16.8 MB

Join hosts, Mary E., and Diane B as they share some of their favorite happening things in and around their neighborhood. This week focuses on food, fun, and Libations! Below are links to the spectacular things in the line up! Today's musical guest is Jefri Payne, smooth jazz musician out of Indianapolis.  New England Seafood Company  Geja's July Winemaker Dinner Flabbey At the Abbey Anniversary Show Untitled Chicago Tickle Me Pink  Reefer Madness  Les Miserable  Fight Like a Girl, Dr...

Brother Doug's Blues Hour, Featuring DCRapier

July 06, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 16.2 MB

DC Rapier explores the "roots, stems and branches" known simply as the Blues!  He blends his vast musical knowledge with his love of the blues. Each week he will take us on a musical journey as only Brother Doug can do!  Born and raised an hour from the famous Blues and Jazz venues of Chicago, DC Rapier began his professional music journey with his first paying gig at the age of 15, as the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and harmonica player in a band playing Blues and R&B tunes learned from r...

William Rottman, "Running My Mind"

July 03, 2014 20:30 - 56 minutes - 12.8 MB

William Rottman is a Canadian born singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His sound blends the energy of the late-60s with a contemporary rock edge. William's new 11-track disc entitled After So Long is finally here and his songs are ready to lick your eardrums and send shivers down your spine. William's vocal style has been compared to Adam Levine (Maroon 5), Pat Monahan (Train), Sting and James Taylor. William was exposed to music from a young age. He was a child prodigy and was featu...

Smith and Champagne: Goalies Out of Bounds

July 01, 2014 14:30 - 1 hour - 16.1 MB

ArtSees Diner Co-Hosts Paul Smith and Steve Champagne are ready to go head to head as they tackle, (oops wrong sport) as they spot kick a discussion about the World Cup frenzy! With a punt and a bicycle kick they are sure to score a winning goal with a madcap meandering through a soccer field of soliloquies.  Paul Smith and Steve Champagne have been long time friends. Paul comes to us from Bay View Wisconsin. Steve currently resides in Michigan City Indiana. Both grew up in Menomonee Falls W...

Hulafrog's, Shona Bolden Hops by Midwest Monday Plus, Food, Fun and Music

June 30, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 20.7 MB

Mary E. and Diane B., welcome Shona Bolden of Crown Point Indiana and she will be talking Hulafrog. Hulafrog is all about helping parents network with the fun things to do in their community with their kids. We will also feature some local musicians some of  The Lawrence Peters Outfit - Chicago, as Paul Smith - Milwaukee,  Michelle Qureshi and Carey Germana - Indianapolis.  Shona (pronounced Shawna) Bolden is a resident of Crown Point area and the St. John Township. she has lived in NWI for ...

Be Inspired, Be Transformed _ Hope, The Way You Prayed For Me

June 30, 2014 01:00 - 45 minutes - 10.1 MB

Call in and be a part of tonight's broadcast. Share your thoughts, hopes, prayers, experiences. Let us join together in prayer! 646-595-4620. Please sign in and chat with tonight's host, Mary E.  Tonight's broadcast celebrates life, love, friendship and a realization that we never know how our prayer touches other people. As George Michael states it in his song White Light "Was it music that saved me, or the way that you prayed for me!" 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It ...

TeamRissa Walking Side By Side, A Musical Celebration!

June 26, 2014 00:00 - 2 hours - 28 MB

TeamRissa Walking Side by Side Join house musicians, Champagne and LaLuna and other ArtSees Diner Musicians as we celebration the healing power of music!  A.J. Croce, Michelle Qureshi, William Rottman, Gregory Abbott, Leilah, Amy Rose, Doug Briney, Jiggley Jones, Josey Milner, Marshall Dane, Matt Williams, Xander Demos, Shun Kikuta, Bo{oMofo, Tombstone Bullet  Band,  My sister Marissa Rapier was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy and removal of lymph nodes 6/2...

Folk Musicians,Thirty Steps to Forward and Paul Smith

June 24, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Host Mary E., brings together folk musicians, Thirty Steps To Forward and Paul Smith to discuss Thirty Step's... new album, "Hinterland."  Thirty Steps to Forward is composed of brother sister folk duo, Seth and Gretchen Powers, South Haven MI.  Through their strings and voices, the kindred duo strive to sing and play songs of the delicate heart. They are promoting their album, "Hinterland." Paul Smith is an old-fashioned folkie/aspiring fingerstyle blues player focused in the Bay View, Wisc...

Spasmodic ramblings for a Monday

June 23, 2014 19:00 - 43 minutes - 9.69 MB

Join Paul and Steve as they discuss whatever comes to mind without any advanced preparation.

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