Open Mike Radio
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 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
Ruby Lane...Penny Marvel
November 06, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBSuper jamming show with Ruby Lane, along with a visit from Wil Reeves and John Galbraith playing some of the new Penny Marvel songs. This is the first time we've had a fully electric band in the new KOPN facility and Ruby Lane rocked it, appropriately. Ruby Lane on Instagram Penny Marvel on Bandcamp
Sam D'Agostino...Bummy
October 30, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 167 MBGreat show with a visit from Sam D'Agostino who had a few Halloween songs for us and then Bummy stopped by to toss a few new ones at us. A couple of fun phone calls too. Sam on Youtube Bummy on Instagram
The Brink
October 16, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBColumbia's The Brink join us in the studio for a great talk and a ton of awesome live music. Plus a visit from the grassmaster himself, Justin Hickerson. The Brink Online
Obsouleet...Dismal Niche: Columbia Experimental Music Festival
October 09, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 192 MBA visit with hip-hop/rap artist, Obsouleet, and a couple of his poppin' songs. Then Matthew Crook 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. This year it will be held November 2th through November 6th. Obsouleet on Youtube Dismal Niche
Obsouleet, Dismal Niche: Columbia Experimental Music Festival
October 09, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 192 MBA visit with hip-hop/rap artist, Obsouleet, and a couple of his poppin' songs. Then Matthew Crook 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. This year it will be held November 2th through November 6th. Obsouleet on Youtube Dismal Niche
Bonus Episode: Kristen Ford
October 03, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBThe wonderfully talented Kristen Ford stopped by and visited with me prior to her performance at The Compass Listening Room in Columbia. She played a few for us in the studio. Absolutely fantastic. https://www.kristenfordmusic.com/
Elephant Foot
September 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBFun show with Eli, Tyler and Drew from Elephant Foot. Played a bunch of their songs, including a debut, and talked about all kinds of stuff musical. Had a short cool visit with Mason Van Ghost about IndieFest. Previous Appearance on OMR: Elephant Foot 12/24/2021
Concannon...Aina Cook Band
September 18, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBYoung rock & rollers, Concannon join me for the show along with visits from the wonderful Aina Cook Band and my good friend Bartholomew Bean. Fantastic live music in studio from all of them. Concannon Aina Cook
Sam D'Agostino...Dave Angle
September 04, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBReal fun show with live music from both Sam D'Agostino and Dave Angle. Sam stayed the whole show while Dave had to scoot out for a show at Cooper's Landing. Also a visit from Clark Leyshock and a couple other friends. https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/delta_blues_daves/
Sam D'Agostino and Dave Angle
September 04, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBReal fun show with live music from both Sam D'Agostino and Dave Angle. Sam stayed the whole show while Dave had to scoot out for a show at Cooper's Landing. Also a visit from Clark Leyshock and a couple other friends. https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/delta_blues_daves/
Kind Kurt
August 28, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBJust me and Kind Kurt for the show. He plays some awesome original songs and we showcase some of our favorite local artists.
Drona
August 21, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBGreat time and fantastic live music with Columbia based indie rockers, Drona. Plus visits from Dave Dearnley, Bummy and Justin Hickerson. Here's some great video recordings of Drona in the KOPN studio: When I Rest For A Moment Lotus (Thin Finger) The Leaves Will Change Kill Time Trading Fours Guest Links: Drona Dave Dearnley Bummy Justin Hickerson
Singer/Songwriter Samantha Fierke with Special Guest, Violet Vonder Haar
August 07, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBFantastic show featuring in studio performances by Samantha Fierke, accompanied by Bassist Mickey Jamieson. We also had the pleasure of visiting with Violet Vonder Haar about the new Compass Music Room and she played a couple great new songs for us. Here's some great video from the show: Samantha Fierke Live at KOPN Violet Vonder Haar Live at KOPN https://samdoesjazz.com/ https://violetvonderhaar.com/ https://compasscolumbia.org/
Inaugural OMR broadcast from the new KOPN with Singer/Songwriter/Drummer/Guitarist Justin Hickerson and Friends
July 24, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBMy friend Justin Hickerson joins me in the first OMR broadcast from KOPN's new location on Bernadette Drive in Columbia. We had a blast and Justin played some songs as we visited with a bunch of friends who stopped in to say hello... Supercool to broadcast from the new facility, with only a few technical hiccups...lol... Check out Justin out and about. He performs with a number of different projects around Columbia including Paul Weber and the Scrappers, The Ridgerunners, The Daves ...
Andrew Ryan, Fumes, Hooten Hallers - Final Broadcast from 901 E. Broadway
June 05, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBSuper fun show with all kinds of new music. St. Louis singer/songwriter/producer Andrew Ryan joins us along with Lou Nevins and Andy Rehm (Fumes) and John Randall and Andy Rehm, again (The Hooten Hallers). All of them have new music and we are delighted that they debuted a couple songs on the show. Also talked with Brandon Hofherr, Director of Marketing at St. James Winery and Public House Brewery about their wine and beer and involvement in support of music. Check the archives for ...
Andrew Ryan, Fumes, Hooten Hallers
June 05, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBSuper fun show with all kinds of new music. St. Louis singer/songwriter/producer Andrew Ryan joins us along with Lou Nevins and Andy Rehm (Fumes) and John Randall and Andy Rehm, again (The Hooten Hallers). All of them have new music and we are delighted that they debuted a couple songs on the show. Also talked with Brandon Hofherr, Director of Marketing at St. James Winery and Public House Brewery about their wine and beer and involvement in support of music. Check the archives for ...
Singer/Songwriter - Daniel Lutz
May 08, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBWonderful singer/songwriter, Daniel Lutz joins us in the studio to showcase some of his new recordings and share some of his thoughts on music. Daniel will be touring with Luke Winslow-King May/June 2022. https://daniellutzmusic.bandcamp.com/
Steamboat Revival
April 24, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBReal fun show with Brad Snyder, (Blackwater, Blue Hearts Club) and Chris Burke of Steamboat Revival. They played a bunch of songs and we had a cool talk. https://steamboatrevival.com/
Bummy
April 17, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBBummy returns to OMR to perform some new material. We're joined by Blake Gardner (Blake Gardner and the Farmers) and Brock Johnson (Mercer and Johnson) to talk about some upcoming events. Fun show. https://www.instagram.com/bummymusic/ https://owngrownproductions.com/bgatf http://www.mercerandjohnsonmusic.com/
Rochara Knight and the Honey Doves
March 27, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBFun show with Rochara Knight and her band, The Honey Doves. Special guests Adeline and Sailer give us a KOPN kids report on Spring Break 2022. https://rkhdband.bandcamp.com/releases
The January Lanterns
January 16, 2022 02:00 - 2 hours - 159 MBFun show with Kristin and Andrew...The January Lanterns...we play a bunch of their songs, talk about life and love and their new record... https://www.thejanuarylanterns.com/
Kyren Penrose & Special Guest Olivia Burney
December 23, 2021 00:20 - 1 hour - 142 MBReally fun show with singer/songwriter, Kyren Penrose. We were joined for the second half of the show by the talented Olivia Burney. Kyren and Olivia are collaborating on an upcoming project. Wonderful music, including a couple of new, unreleased songs... That and a cool conversation.
OK Samaritan
November 21, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBReal interesting conversation with Jaeson, Kyle, Devin and Noel...otherwise known as OK Samaritan. Played a bunch of their songs and talked about all things musical. https://www.facebook.com/0KSamaritan https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Kg4mtfJnButGRcjG9gtiu
Fox Deluxe
October 31, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBA bunch of great songs and hilarious conversation with Johnny, Jordan and Justin...AKA Fox Deluxe.
Self Hug
October 17, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBCool show with Rachel, Zach and Brendan from Self Hug.
Dismal Niche - Columbia Experimental Music Festival
September 26, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBSuper cool conversation with Matthew Crook of Dismal Niche. Dismal Niche produces and presents the annual Columbia Experimental Music Festival. This year it will be held November 4th through November 7th. https://cargocollective.com/dismalniche
Singer/Songwriter - Luna Halcon
September 19, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 137 MBConversation and some live songs with Luna Halcon. Luna was joined by her friend and musical collaborator, Trey. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8sRSeEMGjIgnL0yBIaGm0Q
Artist/Producer/Engineer - JT Schnakenberg
August 29, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 159 MBHad a cool conversation and spun some tunes with JT Schnakenberg of The Cosmic Riders, The Barroom Billies and owner/operator of MPF Studios in Columbia, MO. https://mpfstudioscomo.wixsite.com/website
The Reverend Freakchild
August 08, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBFun conversation and a bunch of cool songs played live by the Reverend Freakchild. http://www.www-reverendfreakchild.org/
Singer/Songwriter/Drummer/Guitarist - Justin Hickerson
April 23, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 85 MBMy friend Justin Hickerson joins me in the first OMR in some time live in the studio with a guest. It was a pleasure to be back and Justin and I had a great time. Justin is a wonderful singer/songwriter and a brilliant drummer. He performs with a number of different projects around Columbia including Paul Weber and the Scrappers, The Ridgerunners, The Daves and Foxteeth. https://soulmama.bandcamp.com/ https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releases https://paulweberandthescrappers.bandca...
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter - Rob Lampe: Part 2
August 21, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 89.3 MBFun conversation and music with Rob Lampe. Part 2 of 2.
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter - Rob Lampe: Part 1
August 14, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 91.6 MBFun conversation and music with Rob Lampe. Part 1 of 2.
Hooten Hallers Guitarist/Vocalist - John Randall
July 03, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 46.6 MBJohn Randall, wonderful guitarist and vocalist for The Hooten Hallers, joins me via zoom for a fun talk and a few acoustic songs. We talk about the band and their goings on since the COVID changed the music scene. John is an amazing guitar player, a great vocalist, a decent pinball player and one of my closest friends here in Como. https://www.facebook.com/thehootenhallers/ https://thehootenhallers.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X32nogZZTFo
Multi-Instrumentalists Ruth Acuff and Jeff Mueller
June 26, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 88.2 MBGreat chat with my friends and wonderful musicians, Ruth Acuff and Jeff Mueller, about their move to NYC and subsequent return to COMO. Plus a bunch of cool songs from Ruth and from Jeff's band Oversight Committee and a great one featuring Jeff, John Galbraith and Noel Feldman. https://www.facebook.com/ruthacuffmusic https://www.facebook.com/Oversightcommitteeband https://www.facebook.com/theroyalfurs/
Blue Note/Rose GM Mike Nolan and The Daves
June 19, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 90.4 MBFun and informative show with Mike Nolan, GM of The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall. Mike talked to us about the re-opening of Rose for music this weekend. Then we were joined by my good friend Dave Dearnley, whose band, The Daves will be performing Saturday, June 20 at Rose. Music from The Daves thrughout the show plus a call from Justin Hickerson and The Hooten Hallers' Andy Rehm.
Kyren Penrose - The Adaptation
June 05, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 82.9 MBA cool chat and some great new songs with Kyren, Luke and Ryan of Columbia, Missouri rockers, The Adaptation. First show back live in the studio for about 10 weeks. Thrilled to be back. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3S2Nh1O0R6bKiAPh1c0Xih https://theadaptation.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theadaptation/ https://www.instagram.com/the_adaptation/
Various Artists - Request to Artists for Music!
May 22, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBJust me playing some great songs from some of my favorite artists. Featuring Fumes, The Hooten Hallers, Justin Hickerson, Austin Jones, Merry Ellen Kirk, Rae Fitzgerald, Fried Crawdaddies, The Daves, The Sweaters, Paul Weber and the Scrappers, Tim Carey, Andrew Ryan, The Goldbugs, Matt Presti... Also a request for artists and bands to send me some home recordings so that we might turn them into radio shows! https://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm
Rae Fitzgerald
April 24, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 31.5 MBSome wonderful songs from my favorite local artist, Rae Fitzgerald. Hopefully we'll get rae to the station sometime for a live interview and some music. Still in Corona-mode for now though, with a shortened program and everything being done remotely, so no live stuff until we can get back in the studio. https://raefitzgerald.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/raefitzgerald/
Various Artists - Radio Station Changes due to COVID19
March 27, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBFirst recorded program to air since the Coronavirus pandemic has closed the station to all of us programmers. I just talk a little about the situation and play some awesome stuff, all recorded over the last year or two on OMR. https://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm https://openmikeradio.transistor.fm/ https://feeds.transistor.fm/mike-hagan
Singer/Songwriter/Producer - Andrew Ryan
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 92 MBThe music of Andrew Ryan this morning. Andrew was supposed to be coming into town for a SOFAR show tomorrow night and was gonna be in the studio with me this morning. Unfortunately, the show was cancelled due to...you guessed it...the lousy coronavirus. Instead we got Andrew on the phone and talked a little and I played a bunch of songs from his most recent release, Across Currents. We also got a call from show regular Justin Hickerson who was hanging out with Chris Foss and Andy Re...
Blake Gardner and the Farmers
March 06, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 83.6 MBAwesome show with Blake Gardner and the Farmers. We talk a bit but get a bunch of great live stuff from the band. Hooten Hallers drummer Andy Rehm calls in, impersonating Justin Hickerson and fools us all for a minute. We also do a rundown of some of the musical events happening this True/False weekend. Really fun show. https://bgatf.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BGatF/
Fumes: Stella Peters and Lou Nevins
February 28, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 84.2 MBA real cool show with Stella Peters and Lou Nevins of Fumes. We talk about their band and new EP, In My Skin. We play a few tracks from it and Lou and Stella play a couple live ones in the studio for us. Plus a call from show regular, Justin Hickerson. https://thefumes.bandcamp.com/
Flossie Lee and the Betties
February 21, 2020 20:00 - 58 minutes - 77.8 MBSuper fun show with Erica, Susan and Emily, AKA, Flossie Lee and the Betties. We talked about their band, the local scene and their music. Also a visit from blues harmonica sensation, Memphis Chris Robinson, a call from my good friend and regular guest on OMR, Justin Hickerson and another ring in from the fabulous Dave Dearnley. https://www.facebook.com/Flossieleeandthebetties/ https://soundcloud.com/dearnley
Singer/Songwriter - Effie Lillig
February 14, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 87.3 MBA fun show with wonderful singer/songwriter, Effie Lillig, her Aunt Katy and cousins Annie and Charlie. Plus the usual events rundown and a call from Justin Hickerson. https://www.instagram.com/effie.el/ https://soundcloud.com/darkroomrecordscps/effie-lillig-october https://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm
DJ Requiem
March 01, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBInteresting conversation and live spinning with DJ Requiem (Alex Campbell-Graves). I learned a ton about DJ'ing and mixing and what a skill it really is to do it right. Major props to DJR and thanks for giving me a new appreciation of the art of DJ/Mix. http://iamrequiem.com/
Singer/Songwriter/Drummer - Justin Hickerson
February 22, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBFun show with my close friend and amazing musician, Justin Hickerson. We talk about stuff and play songs from some of our favorite artists. Justin is a wonderful singer/songwriter and a brilliant drummer. He plays with a number of different projects around Columbia including Paul Weber and the Scrappers, The Ridgerunners, The Daves and Foxteeth. https://soulmama.bandcamp.com/ https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releases https://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/releases https://ww...
Loose Loose
February 08, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBFun chat and songs with Zach, Isaac, Jacob and CJ of Columbia jazz/funk/groove sensation, Loose Loose.
Loose Loose
February 08, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBFun chat and songs with Zach, Isaac, Jacob and CJ of Columbia jazz/funk/groove sensation, Loose Loose. https://looseloosemusic.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iWeS1xxgLblmIw1p1pqyM https://www.facebook.com/looseloosemusic/
Kyle Cook - Hitt Records
February 01, 2019 18:00 - 59 minutes - 98.3 MBInterview with Kyle Cook of Hitt records. We talk about the Columbia music scene, reminisce about the early 2000s and play some great songs. Kyle is also a fellow KOPN'r. He hosts Mystery Science Radio 3000 on Sunday mornings and Holy Victrola on Wednesday nights. http://www.hittrecords.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HittRecords/
Guitarist/Vocalist - Tanner Jones
January 25, 2019 18:00 - 59 minutes - 93.2 MBCool talk and live music in studio with guitarist/vocalist Tanner Jones of The Comancheros. https://www.thecomancheros.com/ https://www.facebook.com/comancherosband/