Sven sits down on the steps of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to chat with Jennelle Orcherton, Artistic Director of the CU Jazz Festival.  (October 14th-17th, 2021) They talk about how the CU Jazz Fest, looking towards the future, and ideas about what makes a good musical community.   Schedule: (https://cujazzfest.wixsite.com/cujazzfest) Thur Oct 14- Opening Night Party @ 111 N. Broadway Ave, Urbana - 7:00 pm Fri Oct 15  - Jeff Helgensen + Friends  @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 5:00 pm                   - Andrey Goncalves Group | The Claudettes @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 7:30 pm (Ticket Link) Sat Oct 16 - Blue Funk All Stars @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 1:00 pm                  - HAT Trio @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 4:00PM                  - Simply This Quintet @ First Presbyterian Church - 5:00 PM                  - Jazz + Lit | Whitney Ashe @ The Literary Book Bar - 7:00 PM Sun Oct 17 - Jazz Brunch w/ Matther Miller Duo @ Seven Saints - 11:30 PM (Ticket Link)                    - Eric Devey Group @ Champaign Public Library - 1:00 PM                    - U of I Concert Jazz Band @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 2:00 PM                    - Iron Post Jazz Orchestra @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 6:00 PM

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Bonus Episode 16: CU Jazz Fest

Sven chats with Vincent Aguilar over some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Diet Coke about his song "Emma Lee," running a DIY venue, why you need a corgi, and of course tattoos! SONG: Emma Lee ALBUM: Emma Lee b/w Later BANDS: Urban Sprawl, The RISK, The Night Brigade, Vincent Aguilar (acoustic singer-songwriter/“folk-punk” project), Sweater Weather [IL], Horrible Things, Pressure Eyes, In Prose, Forced Isolation, Need, The Please and Thank Yous, The Valenteens, Earth Girls, Sword Swallower, Lagoon, Daisy Glaze, Dream Probe, No Masc, Power of Dusk Favorite Treat: Diet Coke and Reese's Cups See New Life Tattoos IG: https://www.instagram.com/newlifetattoos/ See Vincent's Tattoos: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectmedium/

Episode 71 - Vincent Aguilar - Emma Lee

Sven chats with Charlie Harris, Co-Owner of the Rose Bowl Tavern on his porch on a warm August afternoon in Urbana.   

Bonus Episode 15: The Rose Bowl Tavern

Sven sits down in the studio with Dada Veda to talk about his song "We Don't Need No Corporations, Do We?" We talk about learning the guitar, his passion for Yoga, writing, and cooperative economics.   Check out his podcasts mentioned in the episode: www.dharmacast.com for spiritual/yoga podcasts http://proutalliance.org/proutrev/ for social podcasts   SONG: We Don't Need No Corporations, Do We? ALBUM: Single BANDS: Solo Favorite Treat: Vegan Pizza, Apple Juice Photo Credit:  Gary Warnamont

Episode 70 - DadaVeda - We Don‘t Need No Corporations, Do We?

On this anniversary of the release of "Let It Ride" we are releasing the unedited version of the interview with Angie Heaton with a short interview with Kurt Bielema (EP68) about recording "Let It Ride" how Kurt met Angie, and a story or two.  Angie left for Heaven's state line in October of 2020 and I know I have not been the same. Thank you Angie for being in my life, -Sven

Episode 22 - Angie Heaton (Unabridged) - ”It‘s Easier When You‘re Here”

Sven chats with Humbly G about his song "Wake Up," creating creative spaces, teaching at ISYM, and his favorite non-musical thing. SONG: Wake Up ALBUM: Released as a Single BANDS: Brokeshade, Suspicious Activity, Ladderfight, Jam Band (Equador) Catellus & CO., Rogue Tendency, Smoke in Space, Humbly G Favorite Treat: Chocolate

Episode 69 - Humbly G - Wake Up

Sven sits down on a cicada filled evening to chat with Kurt Bielema to talk about his song "Loving Revival," all of the references (maybe not all) to other songs and bands, and deciding whether there should be an instrumental part HERE... (Answer: ALWAYS) SONG: Loving Revival ALBUM: SPACE BANDS: Solo, Angie Heaton & the Gentle Tamers June & the Exit Wounds, Martymitego Favorite Treat: Ginger Ale, Rice Krispy Treats Photo Credit: Veronica Mullen  

Episode 68 - Kurt Bielema - Loving Revival

Sven chats with Emily Antonocci over some apple juice and tiramisu to talk about her song "Melt." If you'd like some lessons or consultation in person or virtual with Emily you can contact them here: emilyeantonacci@gmail.com SONG:  Melt ALBUM: Living Room EP BANDS: Solo Favorite Treat: Apple Juice and Tiramisu Photo Credit: Caspian Voss 

Episode 67 - Emily Antonocci - "Melt"

Sven sits down with Cameron of Extremely Mundane to talk about her song "I Can't Take More of It," great things that make a good scene, and her favorite non-musical thing. SONG: i can’t take more of it ALBUM: Single BANDS: Extremely Mundane Favorite Treat: Fresh fruit (berries, pineapple, etc...) Photo Credit:  Patrick Feltes

Episode 66 - Cameron of Extremely Mundane - "I Can't Take More Of It"

In this weeks episode sven sits down with Haki and a Woodford's Reserve on the rocks to talk about his song Caffeine & Green, what makes a good community, and Haki's favorite non-musical things. SONG: Caffeine & Green ALBUM: Single / Far From Home (Unreleased) BANDS: Haki N ‘M Favorite Treat: Woodford Reserve on the rocks Photo Credit: Peace  

Episode 65 Haki Shabazz of Haki N 'M - Caffeine & Green

Just a few extra convos with Luke that didn't make it into the full episode.  Enjoy! Travis Wayne Hurt Christmas Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5utk5WXMBI Luke's Short Spot: https://youtu.be/s5utk5WXMBI?t=800  Photo credit: Veronica Mullen : V Mullen Media 

Episode 64 - Luke Bergkoetter - Part 2 the Exerpts

Sven sits down with Luke Bergkoetter of Overachiever to talk about his song "Heads UP!." We talk about being kind to others and ourselves, 4 things that Luke would like to do every morning if he could, and his love of the Rose Bowl Tavern, Isaac Arms (EP8), and Karthik (EP27) SONG: Heads UP! ALBUM: Volume 1: Man-Bat BANDS: Yarn, The Fratticks, Violet Skies, fireflies, “Exhale, Look Down...” Mit'n, Take Care, Anna Karina (solo), Anna Karenina/Anna Karina, Withershins, Marathon, Bookmobile!, Birthmark (touring musician only), Staghorn, Neiv, Luke R. Bergkoetter (solo), Overachiever (solo) Favorite Treat: 16oz. Coors Light cans/Cool Ranch Doritos Photo Credit:  Self REFS NPR Voice 4-Track Tascam Vibraphone J. C. Deagan, Inc Octave Leslie Organ (Speaker) Casio Keyboard Vox Company Solid State Spinal Tap (Goes to 11) [Video] Caddy Shack [Movie] Video of Bilal Goregenr in park performing "levan polkka" [Video] UCB - Upright Citizen's Brigade Mike N' Molly's [Venue] Accord/Highdive [Venue] Cowboy Monkey [Venue] Rose Bowl Tavern [Venue] Pygmalion Thundercat Dynamics Timbre Slam Dance Low [Band] The Brass Rail [Venue] Anka EP29 B Movies Grindhouse Exploitation Film VHS Letterboxd Luke's LetterBoxd Last House on the Left Cannibal Holocaust Action U.S.A. Gregory Scott Cummings Hack-O-Lantern

Episode 64 Luke Bergkoetter of Overacheiver - "Heads UP!"

Even in the middle of a pandemic, music is still happening and being recorded.  Sven zooms with former guest Melvin Knight from EP7 about his new EP: "Summer Child" - Released 6/10/2021 EP Cover Art Photo by: Jules A. Graham EP Cover Art Design by: Melvin Knight  

Bonus Episode 14: "Summer Child EP" - Music in the time of Coronavirus - Melvin Knight from EP 7

It's a return to the Blue Box Studio! Sven and DJ Belly are both vaccinated so the first interview in the studio in over a year is here!  Sven chats with about his unreleased song "Don't Lie" over some croissants and iced coffee from Flying Machine Avionics.  Hear about writing music in a snow storm, surviving during a pandemic, and which video game has the best soundtrack.... SONG: Don’t Lie ALBUM: Unreleased BANDS: DJ Belly Favorite Treat: Iced Coffee/Butter Croissant Photo Credit:  Kelsey Jamerson Refs Massive Attack [Band] Portishead [Band] SPLICE R&B [Genre] 2-Step Garage [Genre] Reggaeton [Genre] House [Genre] DAW - Digital Audio Workstation Dubstep [Genre] Trap [Genre] Synthwave/Retrowave [Genre] Spaceballs Michael Winslow [Video of Spaceballs: "bleeps...sweeps"] Radiohead [Band] Tom Yorke The Canopy Club [Venue] NOLA's Rock Bar [Venue] The Iron Post [Venue] Exile On Main St. [Venue/Record Store] Th Brass Rail [Venue] Bentley's Pub [Venue] Pour Bros. Craft Taproom [Venue] Cowboy Monkey [Venue] Highdive [Venue] Sipyard [Venue] Radio Maria [Venue] Bacaro Marry Ann's Diner Swords Raiders of the Lost Ark Raiders of the Lost Ark Soundtrack DJ Bozak Spinnerty DJ Mertz Boltini Old School Hip-Hop [Genre] Dubstep Massacre EDM [Genre] Indie Rock [Genre] Folk [Genre] Mike 'N Molly's [Venue] Salsa [Genre] Reggae [Genre] Baile Funk (Funk carioca) [Genre] M.I.A. Valheim Minecraft Grand Theft Auto Discord Flying Lotus Classic Rock [Genre] Viking Battle Music [Spotify Playlist] MF DOOM Second Life Travis Scott Fortnite Travis Scott on Fortnite [Video] WaveXR The Glitch Mob Rose Bowl Tavern [Venue]

Episode 63 - Kevin Miller AKA DJ Belly "Don't Lie"

Anka (EP29) from The Dawn Patrol interviews sven about his song "Just Another Day" and asks your submitted questions.    ****Angie Heaton & the Fights 2019 performance at Hogchute HERE!***   REFS: Melody EP16 This is a Stickup! [Band] NFTFOH Thotcrime August Strindburg Henrik Ibsen Andy Samberg Bob Dylan Conor Oberst Bright Eyes [Band] Mark Lanegan We are Family BEP3 Damian Duffy Hates Everything After Dark Wake Up Sheeple Podcast lovenloops EP56 Elizabeth Majerus EP1 Sarah and Taylor EP32 My Favorite Murder Podcast Ologies Podcast This American Life Podcast We're No Doctors Podcast SCRUBS HUM [Band] Champaign [Band] The Analog Hour BEP7 Mother Nature AMS. EP51 Chase Baby EP38 Warm Darn [Band] (EP21) The Fights [Band] (EP25) Withershins [Band] (EP8, EP28) Nectar [Band] (EP4) We the Animals - Hells & Chronicals Withershins - Silver Cities Mother Nature - s/t Acker - Sea Songs Warm Darn - Word Search Tim McGee EP10 Karthik Kakarala EP27 Mike Carpenter EP37 The 200 Level Champaign Showers Podcast Network Kelsey Sharp EP6 Monkey Bread Recipe Familiar Ghosts [Band] EP49 Daydreams and Nightmares [Album] Finer Feelings [Band] Rose Bowl Tavern Exile on Main St. Mike 'N Molly's

Bonus Episode 13: Sven Gets Interviewed

One songwriter and one song. Podcast about stories & songs of Champaign-Urbana music. In each episode Sven sits down with a person from the C-U music scene to hear the story & the background of a favorite song they've written.

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