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Ron Modell was tasked with creating a jazz program from scratch, Modell auditioned 60 hopeful musicians for 20 available chairs in the new ensemble.  Just six weeks later, the NIU Jazz Ensemble played its first concert.
Modell was an accomplished trumpeter who had played with all the greats – Louis Armstrong, Maynard Ferguson, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Bellson and many more. His talent, outgoing personality and strong connections in the music world introduced his students to dozens of jazz stars and travel opportunities beyond their wildest imaginations. Enjoy!

Dan Musa Founding member of the Legendary Chicago band The Brockmeyers is on the bus! Dan is currently involved in multiple endeavors and we touch back on what led him on his musical bass thumping journey. 

From Swizzle Tree to Temple of Dome Saarang Pandav takes us on a self discovery lesson to the cosmos 

"One of the great voices of Chicago. James VanOsdol, joins us in the RV to discuss his career in broadcasting, his transition into the world of podcasts, our mutual love of local music, and the joy and pain of hard work."

Celebrating Plainwhitets new self titled release Onelife, The Dog and Everything, Darren Vorel, Pat Gilroy, Marc Ess, Scott Darling, Shawn Davis, Nick Agee,  pop in to say hello!

Musician and songwriter, Kevin Presbrey, creator of allforuke.com joins us to talk about all things ukulele and how he built a YouTube channel and education platform.

Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer meets up to celebrate Cheap Grills, gas station grabs, sardines, and the upcoming US Tour! 

Chris Tracy is a Chicago Concert Photographer. If you are aspiring to get into concert photography this is your gate way episode! Chris gives you all the dirt to land your first pit pass to glory.

Ryan shows back up only to question Mike why he would fly to Jakarta Indonesia for 24 hours to indulge in Satay.