Open Mike Radio
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOpen Mike Radio is hosted by Mike Hagan and features interviews with Missouri's finest musicians and bands, live in studio performances and a weekly run-down of music events.
OMR airs every Saturday from 4PM-6PM CST/USA on KOPN Columbia, 89.5 FM and is streamed live at:
www.kopn.org
Previous shows can be accessed in the archives at: https://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm
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Episodes
Daniel Elixir...John Heller
April 28, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBA couple of fun in studio performances from The Hanukah Jones Band's John Heller and St. Louis singer/songwriter Daniel Elixir. Plus a visit from the guys from Provoke the Colossus, new music from Secular Era and a chat with Jesse from King Theodore Records.
Dream Squeeze, John Randall, Kurt and Memphis
March 31, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 185 MBFun show with the guys from Dream Squeeze who stopped by to share music from their new album, Behave around the Beehive. Plus John Randall from The Hooten Hallers stopped in to chat a little and play a couple songs. Kurt and Memphis also played one of Kurt's originals. And your phone calls.
Lucky
March 24, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBAmazing show with an incredible live performance by Jefferson City, Missouri's, Lucky. Plus visits and songs from Hardy But Hardly, Adventure Hat, The Soul Mama (aka Justin Hickerson) and couple of the guys from Backwater. English Brown's Dick Johnson and Mani Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath also stopped by to say hi. We all had a fantastic time.
Pledge Drive Party
March 17, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBReal fun show with a bunch of friends stopping by to say hi, play some songs and help raise $$$ for KOPN. Live performances from The Daves (Angle and Dearnley), Bad Names front man - Ben Hinkebein, New Moon's Max Angle, Justin Hickerson, Kurt and Memphis...Plus the guys from from Hang Your Hate dropped by to debut their new single, Sharp Pains.
Hardy But Hardly
February 04, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBWonderful show with live music from Nathan James, aka, Hardy But Hardly. We also had visits from Nic Danger and J. Artiz, Ryan Sellers, aka, DJ Sunbear, Blake Gardner, Jeremy Jones and Justin Hickerson.
Ty Toomsen and The Twang City Smokers
January 28, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBSuper fun show with a tremendous performance from Ty Toomsen and his band. We made a party out of it as The Stoplight Flyers joined us as well as Nathan James, John Randall, Andy Rehm, Justin Hickerson and a slew of other folks. You'll notice Memphis Chris and his killer harmonica helping Kurt out with the OMR theme music.
Secular Era
January 21, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBCool live performance from the Kirksville, Missouri band, Secular Era. Plus a visit and a couple songs in the studio from good friends John Randall and Justin Hickerson.
Tilden Sullins
January 07, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBVery cool show with music from Tilden Sullins and Sam Quilty. Plus a visit from Mickey Jamieson, Hallam George and Elias Finn and a cool phone interview with Chris from the amazing Nashville duo, Volk. Tilden on Soundcloud
OMR New Years Special
December 31, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBAmazing show featuring live performances and visits from Dick Johnson, Dave Angle, Justin Hickerson, Dylan McCord, Ty Toomsen, Nathan James, Paul Meyer, Kind Kurt and Memphis Chris, Lou Nevins, Luke Sabath, Travis Feutz and the guys from Don't Mind Dyin'. Just a total blast.
A Bummy Christmas
December 24, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBAwesome Christmas party with live music from Bummy and Tommy Willow. Plus visits from Brock Johnson, John Galbraith and the guys from Provoke the Colossus.
The Stoplight Flyers...The Rolling Stops
December 03, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 198 MBNice live performances and a cool conversation from The Stoplight Flyers and The Rolling Stops.
The Banastre Tarleton Band...Rocket Kirchner
November 19, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBFun show with new music from Rocket Kirchner and a great live performance from The Banastre Tarleton Band.
OMR Halloween Special
October 29, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBJust a good old Halloween party on the radio with wonderful in-studio performances by Dave Angle, Nathan James, Kind Kurt & Memphis Chris, Justin Hickerson and Bud from Provoke The Colossus. Too much fun.
Columbia Experimental Music Festival...Kyren Penrose
October 22, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBMatthew Crooke of Dismal Niche joins us for a cool talk about the upcoming Columbia Experimental Music Festival. We feature a bunch of artists who will be performing at the festival being held November 2-5. Plus a visit from Kyren Penrose and a couple nice songs from him.
The Huckleberries...John Depew
October 08, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBSuper fun show with Travis, Stacey and Lisa, AKA The Huckleberries. Plus a wonderful, if brief, visit with John Depew. John is an amazing multi-instrumental singer/songwriter and we got to hear a couple form John live in the studio. Just fantastic.
Dream Squeeze
October 01, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 190 MBFun show with cool tunes from Dream Squeeze. We also had a good talk about music along with your calls. Check out the intro with Memphis Chris on harmonica.
Dave Dearnley and Friends
September 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBPerhaps the best episode of Open Mike Radio we've done thus far. Just a bunch of amazingly talented people sharing songs and having fun. Featuring Dave Dearnley, Dave Angle, John Randall, Justin Hickerson, Tim Carey and Tony Lotven, along with me and Kurt and Memphis and Clark.
Poetry and Spoken Word...Nic Danger...Bummy
September 17, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 201 MBVery fun show and a big change of pace as we present poetry and spoken word. Ann Wright, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Grace, Don and KancHans recited poems for us and Jim McManus played a couple songs. We also had a real cool visit from Nic Danger and a killer new tune from Bummy. Also great new music from The January Lanterns and the marvelous Rae Fitzgerald. Nic Danger Bummy The January Lanterns Rae Fitzgerald
2023 MO Jazz Festival
September 03, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBFun show featuring music from artists performing at the 2023 MO Jazz Festival in Columbia, MO. We play some songs from Samantha Fierke, The Bel Airs, Lao Tizer, Dawn Weber and Good Company and The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. Outstanding music from a bunch of amazing artists. MO Jazz Festival Samantha Fierke The Bel Airs Dawn Weber and Good Company The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Lao Tizer Previous Appearances: Samantha Fierke 08/06/2022
Hang Your Hate
August 27, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBBlast of a show with Garrett, Ryan, Brent, Dylan and Luke...AKA...Hang Your Hate. Plus a quick visit from the Sticky's Cabana gang and a talk with our good friend, Adeline Moon. HYH on Bandcamp HYH on Instagram
New Moon
August 20, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBImpressive performance from Max Angle and Cameron Watson, AKA, New Moon. Plus a visit from new band member Andy Liu, Mani-Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath and a few other friends, along with your calls. New Moon on Instagram
The Clayton Hicklin Band
August 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBClayton Hicklin and Kevin Amburgy join us for some absolutely amazing guitar and mandolin picking. Also a visit from Rob Lampe who joined the guys on Dobro for a couple tunes. Plus the usual rundown of events and your calls. CHB on Facebook Clayton on Soundcloud
Dave Angle...Adam Wilson...Sammy Flame and the Habanero(s)...Justin Hickerson
July 30, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBAwesome fun show with a bunch of friends dropping by to play and chat. Featuring Dave Angle, Adam Wilson, Justin Hickerson and Sammy Flame and the Habaneros. Plus poet Ann Wright and your calls.
The Boone Howlers
July 23, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBFun show with Jim, Travis and Chris of The Boone Howlers. Lots of great live stuff plus a couple recorded songs. Boone Howlers on Spotify
Kind Kurt
July 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBOur own Kind Kurt shares some of his own songs with us and we have a generally awesome time with the usual suspects. Also a visit from Sticky and the crew from Sticky's Cabana.
The Daves...The Boone Howlers
July 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBFantastic live music and conversation with The Daves. Plus a visit from The Boone Howlers and a couple live ones in studio from them.
Bad Names
June 25, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBFantastic live performance from Bad Names. Outstanding. Plus Sticky, owner of Sticky's Cabana, and Bud from Provoke The Colossus stop by to chat.
The Brink Como
June 18, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBAwesome live music and a fun conversation with Ally, Alex and Ryan of The Brink Como. We heard a couple debuts and also took a bunch of phone calls from friends and fans.
Naked Basement
June 04, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBOutstanding live performance from Shane and Dave of Naked Basement. Plus new music debuts from Cosmosis, a visit from the owner of a new music venue in Randolph County called Sticky's Cabana, and Tony Lotven fills us in on the happenings at the first annual Compassfest Music Festival.
Laika
May 28, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBTotally jamming show with live music and a great conversation with Laika. Plus a visit from the guys in Concannon. Laika on Instagram Concannon on Instagram
The Onions...David Wax Museum
May 21, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBGreat live music and a great talk with the members of The Onions. Plus a phone visit with David Wax of David Wax Museum. Both The Onions and DWM played at The Blue Note that night. The Onions on Bandcamp David Wax Museum
Backwater
May 07, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBLive music along with some recorded material from Backwater. We visit with John Schneller and Rob Lampe from the band. Also a visit from Ryan of The Brink-Como.
Lemon Settlement...Bummy
April 30, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBSupercool show with the guys from Lemon Settlement returning to OMR with a new drummer and keyboard/guitarist. They played a bunch of great live stuff throughout the show and we had a fun talk. And we finally had a visit from Bummy after too long. He shared some of his new material with us. Lemon Settlement on Bandcamp Bummy on Instagram
Columbia Earth Day 2023 Preview
April 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBGreat show with visits from a bunch of different bands and artists who will be performing next week at the Columbia Earth Day Festival. We had visits from Adam Wilson - Ruby Lane, Estrella, Love Seats and Bad Names, We also raised over $400 for the station's pledge drive. Which means that I get a pie in the face.
Foxteeth
April 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBSuper fun show with Josh, Mike and Justin of Foxteeth. They played a few live songs for us and we had a fun talk. Plus a visit from Kai, Jake and Brody of Concannon who dropped off a copy of their debut CD, Distortion. We played a few tracks and talked with the band a little. Finally a visit from Jolene and a couple of her latest recordings. Foxteeth on Instagram Concannon Jolene
The Rolling Stops
March 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBFantastic live music with bluegrass/folk band, The Rolling Stops. A quick chat and a song from Dave Angle, John Randall and Andy Rehm. Violet Vonder Haar also stopped by and played us an awesome new song.
Van Ghost
March 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBA short chat with Paul Meyer, bass player for The Rolling Stops, who will be playing live next week. Then a visit with Mason Van Ghost and the debut of 3 songs from his new album, Songs About Feelings. Fantastic. Van Ghost on Bandcamp Van Ghost on Instagram
Rocket Kirchner
March 05, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBRocket Kirchner joins us to listen to and review his new album, The Casebook of Detective Ribak. Plus phone calls from Lucky guitarist, Kris Wilson and Chicago artist, Official Claire. Rocket on Soundclick Official Claire on Bandcamp
Special 50th Anniversary Episode: The Goldenrods
March 04, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutes - 40.4 MBA KOPN 50th Anniversary special edition. Super fun show with Kellie, Jess and Ryan of the Goldenrods. Along with visits from close friends John Randall, Paul Weber and Justin Hickerson. The Goldenrods on Bandcamp The Hooten Hallers Paul Weber and the Scrappers on Bandcamp
Mani Pedi
February 26, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBPacked show with live music and a fun talk with COMO rockers, Mani Pedi - Including the debut of their newest single, Crazy. Plus a visit from Rob Lampe and John Schneller remembering our friend, Mike Robertson. And finally a visit with Brian Craig (BC of Don't Mind Dying) about their benefit show at the Blue Note. https://www.instagram.com/manipediband/ Mani Pedi on Spotify Don't Mind Dying on Spotify BC/Suzi House Fire GoFundMe
Derrick and Sara Enyard
February 19, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBThe talented Derrick and Sara Enyard join us for some nice guitar playing and wonderful vocals. Plus a visit from The Hooten Hallers' John Randall and the usual host of untouchables. https://www.facebook.com/DerrickMusicPage/
Bonus Episode: Lynne Hanson...Anya Hinkle
January 30, 2023 02:00 - 40 minutes - 50.1 MBNationally touring artists Lynne Hanson and Anya Hinkle stopped by and visited with me prior to their performance at The Compass Listening Room in Columbia. Both of them played a couple songs for us in the studio. Absolutely wonderful. https://www.lynnehanson.com/ https://anyahinkle.com/
Banastre Tarleton...Josh Wright (Wrong)
January 29, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBJosh Wrong and Justin Hickerson join Kurt and I in the studio for some chat about the local music scene and we get a call from local legend, Banastre Tarleton. Music from Banastre, The Royal Furs, Blights and Sissy Paycheck. http://www.banastre.com/ https://theroyalfurs.bandcamp.com/
Ruby Lane
January 22, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBHilarious show with Ruby Lane. Missing drummer Mike, so no live music, but a bunch of recorded songs, phone calls and fun stuff. Ruby Lane on Instagram
Love-Seats
January 08, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBGreat performance from Jefferson City three piece, Love-Seats. Plus a fun visit from some old friends. https://love-seats.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/loveseatstheband/
New Years Eve! Singer/Songwriter Aimee Marie...Kyren Penrose
January 01, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBReally fun New Years Eve show with live music from Aimee Marie McGoveran and Kyren Penrose. Plus a visit from BC and the members of Don't Mind Dying and some phone calls. https://www.instagram.com/songwriteraimee/ https://www.instagram.com/kyren_penrose/ https://www.instagram.com/bcdmd/
Songwriter/Guitarist - Chaz Prymek
December 18, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBFantastic show with an amazing live performance from Chaz Prymek on guitar. Chaz performs in a number of projects including Lake Mary and Fuubutsushi. Also a visit from Violet Vonder Haar and a funny call from Justin Hickerson. https://lakemary.bandcamp.com/ https://cachedmedia.bandcamp.com/album/natsukashii
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist - John Galbraith
December 04, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 208 MBSinger, songwriter and amazing guitarist, John Galbraith joins us in the studio to play a few songs from the new JG3 album, Another. Also a visit from Eli and Tyler of Elephant Foot. Awesome. https://johngalbraith.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnraygalbraith/ John's previous appearances on OMR: November 5, 2022 with Wil Reeves November 22, 2019 November 9, 2018
Provoke the Colossus
November 27, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBCrazy fun show with live metal from Provoke the Colossus. https://www.instagram.com/provokethecolossus/
Estrella
November 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 199 MBWe had Mackenzie, Matilda and Luke with us, 75% of the Columbia band, Estrella. Really fun show with some great acoustic songs and a bunch of phone calls. Estrella on Instagram