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
Mobile Funk Unit
January 18, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBFun chat and music with Tom O'Connor and Travis Huff from Mobile Funk Unit. Plus a visit from Tony Lotven of The Fried Crawdaddies. https://www.facebook.com/funkymusicinmotion/ https://www.facebook.com/tony.lotven
Blue Note/Rose Music Hall - Mike Nolan
January 11, 2019 18:00 - 59 minutes - 90.3 MBGreat conversation with Mike Nolan, General Manager of The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall. Also played a bunch of good songs from related artists. https://thebluenote.com/ https://rosemusichall.com/
The Woodsmiths
January 04, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBFun conversation and live music with Derek, Cory and Jordan of the Woodsmiths. https://thewoodsmiths.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Thewoodsmithsband/
The Hooten Hallers
December 21, 2018 18:00 - 58 minutes - 94.7 MBSuper fun time with Kellie, John and Andy of the Hooten Hallers. Kind of an impromptu Christmas Party broke out with visits from a bunch of local musicians and friends and a phone call from blues sensation, Molly Gene. We debut the Hooten Hallers new album, Live in Missouri. https://www.thehootenhallers.com/ http://mollygenemusic.com/
Producer/Sound Engineer - Wil Reeves
December 07, 2018 18:00 - 59 minutes - 97.9 MBGreat conversation with Wil Reeves, owner/operator of Centro Cellar Studio. Wil is a talented producer and sound engineer recording some of my favorite local and regional artists for years. We play a bunch of stuff from his catalog. http://centrocellarstudio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/centrocellar/
The Goldbugs
November 30, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBFun chat with John, Nik and Jason of the Goldbugs, We talk about the old days in the Columbia music scene and look forward to the Goldbugs reunion show this weekend. Got a funny call in from Josh Wrong. https://thegoldbugs.bandcamp.com/
Saxophonist/Floutist - Tony Lotven
November 16, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBFun chat with Tony along with some great original music composed by him. https://soundcloud.com/tony-lotven https://www.facebook.com/tony.lotven
Guitarist - John Galbraith
November 09, 2018 18:00 - 58 minutes - 93.2 MBGreat talk and live music with guitar savant John Galbraith of the John Galbraith Trio and Two Bit Steve. https://johngalbraith.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/John-Galbraith-Music-141241759392911/
Hickman Academy of Rock
November 02, 2018 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBCool show. I showcase a few bands that will be performing at the Hickman Academy of Rock show this weekend. Members of the band Blackwater join me in the studio as well as Kyren from The Adaptation. We also get a call from Henry of The Sweaters. https://academyofrock.wordpress.com/
Angle Dearnley Weber Hickerson
October 19, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBFun chat with Dave Angle, Dave Dearnley, Paul Weber and Justin Hickerson along with some great live music in the studio. https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releases https://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/
Fiddler - Pippa Letsky
October 12, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBFun interview with local celtic and folk player, Pippa Letsky. We chat and play songs from her recent releases. https://pippaletsky.com/
Kristen Williams - Hempsley
October 05, 2018 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBSpent the hour talking with Kristen Williams. We discuss her new business venture, Hempsley, and plant medicine in general. Played some selected songs from earlier in the year here on OMR. https://hempsley.com/ https://www.kristenwilliamsdesigns.com/
The Aina Cook Band
August 31, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBReally interesting interview with Aina Cook, her brother Ando Cook and their horn player, Kyle. We all talk about music, the new album, travel and touring and the band plays some live songs in studio. I was unhappy with the recording levels during the live music sections. Oh well...live and learn. https://www.ainacook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AinaCookOfficial/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dnbniubQVxLF0hAGOYUCO
Singer/Songwriter - Dave Dearnley
August 24, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAlways fun to have my good friend Dave Dearnley join me in the studio. The two of us had a nice chat and Dave played a few songs in the studio. https://daviddearnley.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dearnley https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releases
Singer/Songwriter - Dave Dearnley
August 24, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAlways fun to have my good friend Dave Dearnley join me in the studio. The two of us had a nice chat and Dave played a few songs in the studio.
Singer/Songwriter - Todd Day Wait
August 10, 2018 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBCool interview and wonderful live music in studio with singer/songwriter, Todd Day Wait. We talk about the band, touring, the local scene and Todd plays some great songs. Todd is also the founding member of country blues band Todd Day Wait's Pigpen. This is a show from August 10, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020. https://tdwpigpen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/Todd-Day-Waits-Pigpen-113906570241/
Blackwater
August 03, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBCool interview and music in studio with local rockers, Blackwater. We talk about their background, influences, the band and the local scene. Featuring Eli Marshall on bass, Bradley Snyder on vocals, keys and percussion and Seth Hodder on guitar. Drummer, Luca Murpogo was not able to join us. This is a show from August 3, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020. https://www.facebook.com/blackwaterbandcomo/
The Daves
July 13, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBFun interview and live music in studio with The Daves. We talk about their band, their influences and their new album, Now and Then. Dave Angle on guitar and vocals, Dave Dearnley on guitar and Tony Lotvin on sax. This is a show from July 13, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020. https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com
Roadside Samaritan - Joel Heron
July 06, 2018 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBInterview with my close friend Joel Heron, founder of Roadside Samaritan. We talk about his new business and play some of our favorite locally recorded music. This is a show from July 6, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020. https://www.facebook.com/roadsidesamaritan/
Mercer and Johnson
June 29, 2018 17:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBCool interview and live music in studio with Shannon Mercer and Brock Johnson of Mercer and Johnson. Shannon Mercer on guitar and mandolin. Brock Johnson on bass. Plus a visit from the Daves dropping off a CD of their recently recorded KOPN Song. This is a show from June 29, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020. http://www.mercerandjohnsonmusic.com/
Singer/Songwriter - Tim Carey
June 22, 2018 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBInterview and live music in studio with my close friend, singer/songwriter Tim Carey. Tim also plays bass and guitar and sings for The Ridgerunners. This is a show from June 22, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020. https://timccarey.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheRidgerunners/
Drummer - Phylshawn Johnson
June 15, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBInterview with Phylshawn Johnson, drummer for Violet and the Undercurrents. Phyl and I chat about the band, their music, the local scene and the two of us spin some records. This is a show from June 15, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020. https://phylshawn.com/ https://www.violetandtheundercurrents.com/
Dave Angle/Summer Pledge Drive
June 08, 2018 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBBrief discussion and a little live music with guitarist and blues sensation Dave Angle during the summer pledge drive. This is a show from June 8, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020. https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/
Singer/Songwriter - Bartholomew Bean
June 01, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBInterview and live music in studio with Bartholomew Bean. This is a show from June 1, 2018. It is being uploaded 3/1/2020.
Ruth Acuff and Jeff Mueller
May 25, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBA fun talk and reminisce with Ruth Acuff and her longtime partner Jeff Mueller. Both accomplished musicians in Mid-Missouri, Ruth and Jeff moved to New York City shortly after this interview was recorded. We play some songs from their catalog and talk about life and times. http://www.ruthacuff.com/ https://muellersoundcreations.wordpress.com/
Open Mike Radio: Ruth Acuff and Jeff Mueller
May 25, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBA fun talk and reminisce with Ruth Acuff and her longtime partner Jeff Mueller. Both accomplished musicians in Mid-Missouri, Ruth and Jeff moved to New York City shortly after this interview was recorded.
Open Mike Radio: John Randall
May 18, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBJohn Randall, guitarist and vocalist for The Hooten Hallers, joins me in the studio for a fun talk and a few acoustic songs. John is one of my favorite Missouri musicians. He is an amazing guitar player, a great vocalist, a decent pinball player and one of my closest friends here in Como. www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm www.thehootenhallers.com/
Hooten Hallers' Guitarist - John Randall
May 18, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBJohn Randall, guitarist and vocalist for The Hooten Hallers, joins me in the studio for a fun talk and a few acoustic songs. John is one of my favorite Missouri musicians. He is an amazing guitar player, a great vocalist, a decent pinball player and one of my closest friends here in Como. www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm www.thehootenhallers.com/
Hooten Hallers Guitarist - John Randall
May 18, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBJohn Randall, guitarist and vocalist for The Hooten Hallers, joins me in the studio for a fun talk and a few acoustic songs. John is one of my favorite Missouri musicians. He is an amazing guitar player, a great vocalist, a decent pinball player and one of my closest friends here in Como. www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm www.thehootenhallers.com/
La Movida
May 11, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBFun interview and live music in studio with the members of local Latin Dance/Jazz band La Movida: Chris Robinson, Walt Goodman, Tom Williams and John Markowitz. La Movida on Facebook
Open Mike Radio: La Movida
May 11, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBInterview and live music in studio with the members of local Latin Dance/Jazz band, La Movida: Chris Robinson, Walt Goodman, Tom Williams, John Markowitz.
Open Mike Radio: Dave Dearnley
May 04, 2018 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThe first official episode of Open Mike Radio. Dave Dearnley joins Mike in the KOPN studio. They chat and play some songs from Paul Weber and the Scrappers' first record.
Singer/Songwriter - Dave Dearnley
May 04, 2018 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThe first official episode of Open Mike Radio. Dave Dearnley joins Mike in the KOPN studio. They chat and play some songs from Paul Weber and the Scrappers' first record.