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AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSICIANS WMPodcast interviews local Wisconsin musicians on their journey from their first group, solo endeavor, hired studio work, local community groups, and more, to their present day activities in the local music scene. We will also talk with music businesses and music organizations. We’ll talk about their origin story, what their influences are, what they do to hone their talents and their skills to be where they are today. What they feel is not only suffocating the local music scene, but, better yet, what they feel is helping push the local scene into the limelight. Also hear about gigs they’ve played that made an impression on them and why. . . and much more.
Episodes

Monday Jan 03, 2022
WMP 061: Diet Lite: Low-Calorie, High-Energy Rock Delight
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
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Episode 061
DIET LITE
MILWAUKEE ROCK N ROLL COMPANY
Tune in as Zach Fell chats with Diet Lite, the indie-alternative-punk trio that’s taking the Wisconsin music scene by storm. Known for their infectious riffs, inventive songwriting, and electrifying performances, Diet Lite is a band that defies convention with two guitarists and zero bassists, switching up instruments live to keep their sound fresh and dynamic. Dive into their journey, creative process, and the spirited collaboration that fuels their unique style, influenced by legends like Nirvana, The White Stripes, and Arctic Monkeys. Get ready for an episode packed with musical absurdity and undeniable energy.
- https://linktr.ee/dietlitemusic

Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
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Episode 060
Red Deacon
Veteran multi-instrumentalist “Red Deacon” spent the last 50 years plying his craft, and making a living as a working musician. With career highlights playing alongside Country Stars like Charlie Pride to pitching his own songs to Nashville publishers, there has never been a dull moment.
Red has also had long stints as a solo artist in the nightclub world which provided him with an active entertainment career and food on the table. His latest project include a original Christmas song “MARY CAN I HOLD THE BABY?” which Deacon hopes to make into a full length play.
Check red’s Facebook page for details:
https://www.facebook.com/red.deacon

Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
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Episode 59
Holiday Music Performance
By Wisconsin Musicians

Monday Dec 13, 2021
Episode 058: Singer-Songwriter, Michael Legut
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
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Episode #58
Michael Legut (AKA Casual Intent Band)
Bio: I was born and lived on the south side of Chicago for most of my young adult life. Started playing guitar and writing songs when I was 16. I've been in several garage and bar bands (Starliner Band in the 70's). Then I moved out to the San Francisco bay area and join a band called the HiTops. We played R&B and Motown covers. Lot's of fun and crazy stuff then. Our claims to fame were include playing for a presidential candidate party - Gary Hart event - LOL - and opening for the Violent Femmes at a dive bar called the Golden Grommet. I sort of put music aside for a few years to raise a family and get a PhD, and work in the corporate world (Gap Inc, Humana, Northwestern Mutual). Eventually I moved back to the midwest - Louisville and then to the Milwaukee area. I met Jesus Villa at Northwestern Mutual and that got me back into playing and writing again.
It's hard to describe my songs. I try to write mindful songs. People say that my songs are more like Bob Dylan or Tom Waits but I'm still looking for my voice so who know where that will be.
...and I like Captain Beefheart’s 10 Commandments of Guitar Playing
1. Listen to the birds
That’s where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren’t going anywhere.
2. Your guitar is not really a guitar
Your guitar is a divining rod. Use it to find spirits in the other world and bring them over. A guitar is also a fishing rod. If you’re good, you’ll land a big one.
3. Practice in front of a bush
Wait until the moon is out, then go outside, eat a multi-grained bread and play your guitar to a bush. If the bush doesn’t shake, eat another piece of bread.
4. Walk with the devil
Old Delta blues players referred to guitar amplifiers as the “devil box.” And they were right. You have to be an equal opportunity employer in terms of who you’re brining over from the other side. Electricity attracts devils and demons. Other instruments attract other spirits. An acoustic guitar attracts Casper. A mandolin attracts Wendy. But an electric guitar attracts Beelzebub.
5. If you’re guilty of thinking, you’re out
If your brain is part of the process, you’re missing it. You should play like a drowning man, struggling to reach shore. If you can trap that feeling, then you have something that is fur bearing.
6. Never point your guitar at anyone
Your instrument has more clout than lightning. Just hit a big chord then run outside to hear it. But make sure you are not standing in an open field.
7. Always carry a church key
That’s your key-man clause. Like One String Sam. He’s one. He was a Detroit street musician who played in the fifties on a homemade instrument. His song “I Need a Hundred Dollars” is warm pie. Another key to the church is Hubert Sumlin, Howlin’ Wolf’s guitar player. He just stands there like the Statue of Liberty — making you want to look up her dress the whole time to see how he’s doing it.
8. Don’t wipe the sweat off your instrument
You need that stink on there. Then you have to get that stink onto your music.
9. Keep your guitar in a dark place
When you’re not playing your guitar, cover it and keep it in a dark place. If you don’t play your guitar for more than a day, be sure you put a saucer of water in with it.
10. You gotta have a hood for your engine
Keep that hat on. A hat is a pressure cooker. If you have a roof on your house, the hot air can’t escape. Even a lima bean has to have a piece of wet paper around it to make it grow.
Finally....I now live in Waukesha, Wisconsin - the birthplace of Les Paul - a very musical little town. I've since retired from my business career. Now I often play at the open mics and farmers markets in the area. During the Covid shutdown I wrote a lot of songs. Some of those are on band camp. I also started a Motown, Blues Reggae band called the Casual Intent Band that is just starting to schedule gigs in the area.
Here are the links to some of that:
Casual Intent Band -
https://www.facebook.com/casualintent/
Band Camp -
Michaellegut.bandcamp.com

Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
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Episode 057
Joeys Song
Joey's Song was started in 2010 following the death of four-year-old Joey Gomoll, who passed one week shy of his fifth birthday. Joey suffered from a rare and debilitating form of epilepsy known as Dravet Syndrome. Dravet's caused persistent seizures which were never able to be controlled through medications leading to severe learning disabilities. While Dravet's robbed Joey of the ability to speak, Joey remained a happy and fun loving child. He was happiest when music was playing, allowing him to hum, drum and sing in his own way. To be present when music was playing meant only one thing, that Joey would soon have you dancing and enjoying the music with him.

Monday Nov 29, 2021
Episode 056: Producer, Singer, Business Man, Josiah Tha Prince
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
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Episode 056
Josiah Tha Prince
Biography:
“Josiah Tha Prince” is an Award Winning Producer, Artist, Engineer, Member Of "Death Rose" Records & Co-founder Of "The Elite" based in Wisconsin. Josiah Tha Prince recently released his new album "Secrets."
He has also produced songs such as “3:30” AM By Smokey B, “Sound Of Music” By ILY Truly , "Make It Happen", “Money Man", “Yo B*tch”, “Lifestyle”, “You Already Know” And “And One”By C3 the Prince , “Off-White” And “Royalty” By Chalant, “N*ggativity” By Great The Man, “Roddy Piper” By Dre Marro , “Party Pack” By Goonie Van Exel & Tone Cold, “Sweat” by Ms. Only One from On One Ent.
After taking time to perfect his craft, He has began working towards changing the world through the music he creates, the talented artists he works with and the time he devotes to his passions. Josiah Tha Prince began making music at the age of 15 when he was first introduced to FL Studio being inspired by producers and artist such as Zaytoven, Rodney “DarkChild” Jenkins, Timbaland, Shawty Redd, Bryan-Michael Cox, Musiq Soulchild, Ludacris, Usher, Chris Brown, Gucci Mane and many more.
His music is distinct from others and will not only move your feet, but will also move your heart and your mind. He strives to get better with each day that passes by and hopes to one day own his own visual and recording company to continue to help bring more artist visions to life.
What Is “Secrets” About?
Josiah Tha Prince’s Album Secrets Is About Love, Sex, Fun, Heartbreak & Vulnerability.
Secrets Helps You To Understand That There Is Still Beauty In Your Imperfections, That You Are Not Your Past & To Live Your Truth.
Secrets Takes You On A Journey Visiting Past Heartbreak & Mistakes With The First Songs On The Album, Titled “Secrets” & “Strangers.”
Shortly After We Learn How To Love Ourselves Again With Josiah’s First Single “Spread Your Wings” Helping Us To Be Able Be Vulnerable, Have Fun Again, And Explore Our Sensuality With His New Singles “Next” Remix & “Something I Need.”
You Want To Know Josiah’s Secrets?
Get This Album To Find Out
Album Link: https://solo.to/secretsthealbum
Josiah Tha Prince Social Media Links: https://solo.to/JosiahThaPrince

Monday Nov 22, 2021
Episode #055: Wisconsin Content Producer, Entrepreneur Kennita Hickman
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
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Monday Nov 15, 2021
Episode 054: Mixing Beethoven and Led Zeppelin - SIT KITTY SIT
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
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Episode 054
SIT KITTY SIT
During the pandemic, hard rock duo Sit Kitty Sit relocated from San Francisco to the Fox Valley, built their own recording studio and promptly started recording new music. It was the first time they recorded everything outside of a full-production studio, something they’d dreamed of doing for years.
The result is Good Riddance, their first new single to be released in three years.
For more than ten years fans have loved witnessing the real-life mashup Sit Kitty Sit choreographs during its live performances and digital recordings — the dramatic, expressive stylings of Beethoven and Rachmaninoff with the lyrical vulnerability of Led Zeppelin and RUSH.
Good Riddance is the next evolution in the band’s sound.

Monday Nov 08, 2021
Episode #053: Original Progressive Rock Guitarist, Rob Wessel
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
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Episode 53
Original Progressive Rock Guitarist, Rob Wessel
Wisconsin Music Podcast is:
Created, hosted, mixed, mastered, and edited by:
Zach T Fell of ZTF Studio (www.ztfStudio.com)
Sponsored by:
ZTF Studio
Podcast Theme Music created by:
Nate Wycoff of Frequency Farm Recording Studio
Podcast Voice Over performed by:
Dean Bundy
Syndicated on:
cwHipHop.com – Wisconsin's online Hip Hop radio station

Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Music Showcase #23: Orphics Alley - Fusion band from the 1970‘s
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
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Friday Music Showcase
#23
Orphics Alley
This week we hear 4 songs from a Wisconsin band from the 1970's that drew from the fusion music of the time. It was recorded in a garage with analog gear and probably Shure SM57 and 58's. It was converted to digital in the early 2000's and recently, I did some audio restoration to it.