Worlds Of Wayne

Shannon Corey on Worlds of Wayne! New York singer/songwriter Shannon Corey joins me in the studio for an interview and live performance. We talk about her debut album and some of the exciting things happening with her career. Also, I play a song by Horse in the Sea - thanks Brad Hoshaw for turning me on to them. Thanks to Tim from Bassline Studio for lending me the keyboard for the show. Links:Horse in the SeaShannon CoreyWorlds of Wayne is now available at Omahanightlife.com!! Check out all the cool places to go and find out what's happening in the big O!Thanks for supporting the show.

In the studio with Vago! The trio stopped by and talked about their upcoming shows, recordings and the interesting aspects of writing songs in Spanish. They also play a couple of tunes live in the studio. Attention bands! Starting in November will be the Worlds of Wayne Donation Drive. I am putting together mystery packages for those that donate to the show via Pay Pal and am asking bands to donate a little bit of merch to give away as incentives. Email me and let me know if you can spare a CD, shirt, stickers or buttons. Attention listeners! Starting in November will be the Worlds of Wayne Donation Drive. Stay tuned for more information and special web site. Everyone that donates gets a mystery prize package. The drive will end with an all day Worlds of Wayne Live telethon with live performances, give a ways, special prize incentives, interviews and more. You will be able to call in live and participate in the chat room. More information to come. "Chips Ahoy" by The Hold SteadyVago on MyspaceGET YOUR WAR ON!

On this episode, some of the cast and crew from the independent movie "Wake the Witch" join me in the studio to talk about the film. WTW is a suspense/horror film that is being filmed in the Lincoln area and we chat about how the producers found the cast, developed the story and how filming is coming along. Music: "Fate" by Shannon CoreyLinks:Wake the Witch (official site)Wake the Witch Myspace siteGOT A GHOST STORY?? Call the show hotline and share it with our listeners. 402.216.0825LEAVE A VIDEO COMMENTCheck out the Blipback box on the show page and leave me a video comment. Say hello to a guest we've had, tell us a ghost story, or just let us know what you thought of a previous episode.

It's that time of the year and I am excited to have Tuco - the organizer of the 2008 Omaha Zombie Walk on the show. I love me some zombies and now I will have the chance to walk with a giant mob of them down the street looking for fresh brains to eat. Sounds like a great time. So I have dedicated this entire episode to zombies, even the beginning clip. He he. Enjoy. Links:When Zombies Attack!The Ultimate Zombie Survival GuideZombie fashion on the Zombie Watch NetworkZombie Walk Omaha on MyspaceZombies in plain english - a great little feature on zombie survivalLet me know your favorite zombie movies by emailing me at: worldsofwaynepodcast@hotmail.comWe will compile an official top 10 list for the Halloween special.

It's time for SLAM AID! This episode I am joined by one of the founders and current owner of slamomaha.com. We are promoting an upcoming show that will help this amazing site with a few much needed upgrades. Slamomaha.com was built to help bring together the local art and music community and is used by thousands of bands and registered users to find out who is playing, what's going on, and to communicate via the online forums. SLAM AID features a great line up of bands and is sure to be one of the best shows of 2008. Music:"Run and Hide" by The Movies"Hundred Proof Man" by The Filter Kings"DNA" by Kill Bosby"It's Up To You" by Icares"Shop Together" by Bloodcow

Singer / songwriter Leesha Harvey joins me in the studio for Episode 67. She came into town for a show at the Barley Street Tavern and will be returning for another show at Mick's soon. I had the pleasure of playing drums on her record and a few other locals joined in the fun as well. She shares a few songs with us and chats about balancing her music with her family life. Music"Two Sides of Me" by Natalie Illeana"Faded and Jaded" by Chris TrapperLinksLeesha Harvey on Myspace23/6 online - check it out!!

This episode I have John Elliot in for an interview and in studio performance. I fell in love with his stuff after he sent me a couple mp3s. His performance at Mick's was incredible and if you get the chance, GO SEE HIM. Here is some info on him and his band the Hereafter:the hereafter is the music project of singer/songwriter john elliott. it has been called "post-seinfeld, post-9/11 eyebrow rock" and john's songwriting has garnered comparisons to paul simon (among others) in the press. john grew up in minnesota listening mostly to michael jackson, guns n' roses and bon jovi (later, bruce springsteen and bob dylan). he started to play guitar when he was ten, taught himself to play the piano and sang in various choirs. john is now perpetually on the road and in his honda civic, writing songs and playing shows. as a result of television and internet exposure (and lots of touring), the hereafter has developed a scattered (and growing) international following. anyone and everyone who plays at a show or on a reco

This episode is dedicated to all that developed, participated in and attended the Mid American Music Festival. It was a great time and was a benefit to Omaha's music scene. We have a few field reports on the show along with a special intro. Music:"It's Up To You" - by Icares"A song that shall remained unnamed so as not to be tagged" by Brad Hoshaw and the Seven Deadlies"Talkin Information Blues" by Matt Pless"Ballad of Wallace Green and His Dog" by John Elliot / The HereafterLinks:Brad Hoshaw VideoMAMFTHE FLYNN REPORTA Conversation Between the People Who Hid in My Closet Every Night When I Was SevenFrom College HumorFreddy Krueger: When do you guys want to kill him?Murderer from the six o'clock news: How about right now?Dead Uncle whose body I saw at an open casket funeral: I say we do it when he gets up to pee. You know, when he's walking down the hallway, in the dark.Freddy Krueger: What if he doesn't get up?Murderer: He'll get up. Look at how he's squirming. It's only a matter of time.Dead Uncle: M

This episode Adam Marsland joins me in the studio to talk about his current tour, new record, and performs a few acoustic songs for your listening pleasure. BIO:Recently described in SPIN magazine as "a high-energy cross between Brian Wilson, Paul Stanley, and Elton John,” Adam Marsland's pop adventurism, brash vulnerability and stubborn idealism have not earned him the record sales of his L.A. contemporaries Weezer (with whom he once shared rehearsal space) or the cult following of Wondermints or The Negro Problem (both of whom he has performed with), but he has had one of the more prolific and intriguing music careers of the last 10 years. A talented singer, arranger, performer, multi-instrumentalist and "one of the most gifted songwriters to come out of the west coast in a long time" (Time Out-NY), Marsland has pulled off rock, punk, baroque pop, soul and alt-country through the course of seven albums and 22 tours. When his label collapsed on the week of the release of his band's third CD, he went tota

Tony Lange  - coordinator of the Mid American Music Festival joins me in the studio to talk about this groundbreaking Omaha event and how he has designed it to showcase bands throughout the region. We talk a bit about how it was put together, the nomination process, as well as address some obstacles that had to be overcome to pull off this type of event. We also showcase a couple bands that will be performing out of the 150+ registered over the 4-day event. Mid American Music Festival Web SiteMusic:"The Score" - The Hereafter / John Elliot"Thel The Water and the Worm" - Cowboy Motif"Say All You Want" - James Brown Car Alarm"Come Back Down" - Rally For One"Why Don't You Go Take A Hike" - Thunder Power

This episode I interview Vivian Campbell  - Guitarist for Def Leppard. This iconic rock band is currently on tour supporting a new album of all original material called "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge". Songs on this episode are a bit nostalgic for me. The opening song is from one of my favorite local bands of all time - Oil. I see members of this group around town sometimes and I always remember having such a great time listening to their stuff back in the day. I also play a couple of old Five Story Fall songs. Funny thing is, I don't even have a copy of my own record and the songs are pulled from mix demos I found in a box of random CDs. Music:"Sundrop" - Oil"Smash" - Five Story Fall"Marking Time" - Five Story Fall"The Mighty KC" - For SquirrelsDef Leppard website

As promised singer/songwriter Shannon Curtis stops by the studio for an interview and live performances. She was playing Mick's the night of the interview and we had a great time talking about her music, touring and car wash excursions. She performed two songs for the show and was a true delight to chat with. Her show at Mick's that night was also a treat for everyone who attended. Music:"Cannonball" by Your 33 Black Angels"Don't Call Me" (live) by Shannon Curtis"Paris Can't Have You" (live) by Shannon Curtis"Boomerangs and Seesaws" by Shannon Curtis

Can you believe it's episode 60!?! Thank to everyone for all the support and especially to my wonderful guests who have been on the show and come in to play live in the studio. This episode, singer/songwriter Susan Gibson stops by the studio before her show at Mick's. She talks about writing, her career and plays a couple tunes for us. She is currently on tour supporting her new record "New Dog, Old Tricks."Susan Gibson was the lead singer for the alternative country band, The Groobees, and is the writer of the Dixie Chicks hit "Wide Open Spaces"Susan Gibson's "Wide Open Spaces" was a massive hit for the Dixie Chicks and her platinum calling card to fame. Last year's Outer Space re-established the Austin area resident in the ranks of popular singer-songwriters and reaffirmed her determined direction down heartfelt highways. – Margaret Moser - Austin Chronicle“New Dog, Old Tricks” recaptures and reinvents two songs co-written with ex-bandmate Scott Melott. Look for a hauntingly desperate but utterly timely del

In this episode, I wanted to showcase a few artists that will be coming to Mick's Music Bar here in Omaha. A couple of these artists will be stopping by the studio the day of their show to perform a couple in studio songs and chat about their respective tours. But what I realized is, that locally, this doesn't do anything to help promote the show here in Omaha. So, I brought in my friend Michael Campbell (Owner of Mick's Music Bar) and we put together a show that would give you a little preview of what to expect from these fine performers. This way, you can hear the music, then see them live at the show this weekend.I would encourage everyone who loves quality music (and if you listen to this podcast then you probably do) to check out Mick's schedule and stop in for some great performances. Many of the artists that he books are extremely popular on either coast and tour nationally, so I am hoping that we are a cool enough town to show the same kind of support. Get off your asses and hear what you have been mi

On this episode, I am joined by my daughters Maggie and Kendall. We talk about how bored they are with the summer (are you kidding?) and about how much they are looking forward to going back to school. We play a couple bits that they have helped me with over the course of the show, such as Maggie's "tone" promo and Kendall's Homers Records promo. They're pretty good on the mic and might have a good chance to grow up and become big stars. That is if they ever learn to clean their room...Music:"My Kick Ass Life" by Adam Marsland"Don't Hold It Against Me" by Leesha Harvey"Hold On" by the Jonas Brothers

Flight Metaphor joins me in the studio for an interview and a couple of songs. The band has a debut album on the horizon as well as a CD release show. They were nice enough to bring in chips and salsa. Maybe I should require all my guests to bring in snacks! Or booze...Flight Metaphor on MyspaceSpeaking of booze, here is the drink that changed our summer. The Tom Collins. Thanks to guest Darren Keen of the Show is the Rainbow. We found this recipe and have been drinking them ever since.2 shots gin1 shot lemon juice1 tablespoon sugarlots of ice---put into shaker and shake the shit out of it to dissolve the sugar. Strain into collins glass filled with ice. ---Add 3 oz of club soda. Garnish with slice of lemon. Enjoy. Music:"I'm Dungeons You're Dragons" by The Alligators"Flat OnYour Face / Slagathor" by Flight Metaphor

Darren Keen joins me in the studio with a round of Tom Collins for this latest episode and brings a demo of his new record. We talk about how this local musician did things his own way and took his act, The Show Is The Rainbow all over the world and back. This one man show consists of Keen, his computer, and a video screen. He creates all his music and performs to tracks live while projecting his own home made video behind him. His show is known for its artistic craziness with Keen sometimes sporting a shirtless chest and a single mic while engaging the audience with his beats and thrashing movements in front of his videos as he explores the deepest connection between himself and his music. A TSITR show can, and sometimes does, involve some levels of nudity, bloodshed, altered state of minds, screaming, dancing, bewilderment and most often enjoyment. We explore subjects such as touring, the state of our local music scene, recording, hookers, blow, and pregnant whores.Music:"I Am The Secretary" by Beep Beep"Go

This episode I am joined by Filmstreams creator Rachel Jacobson and friend Orenda Fink. We enjoy some wine and martinis while talking about how Rachel brought to life the indie theater even though some thought she was crazy. She found an eager audience, financial donors, enthusiastic friends and a venue that turned her dream into reality. Together the three of us talk about that long road to succesful stability in a creative feild that can often times feel like a roller coaster ride. Music:"Stars" by Rue Royale"Ha Ha" by Mates of StateFilmstreams websiteOrenda Fink online

Hola mi amigos! Welcome to Episode 54! This episode I feature an interview with Roger Clyne. You might remember him from a little band from Arizona called the Refreshments, but for the last 10 years, it's been Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers that have been taking fans by storm. He is returning to the Big O on July 10th and once again rockin' the Waiting Room in support of "Turbo Ocho," an album where the band holed up in a house in Mexico to write and record 8 songs in 8 days. Speaking of storms, locals may know that Omaha also got rocked by a severe storm the other night. Never have seen anything like that in my life. Fucking maddness! The Omaha scene is in a 2-page spread in the latest SPIN Magazine. Check it out and see just how cool we are. Music:"Mess" by Flight Metaphor"I Do" by Roger Clyne and the PeacemakersI have some fantastic guests coming up on the show with a few shows being released within a few days, so keep checking back and better yet - subscribe to the podcast. Leave your comments and / or c

On this episode I am joined by the band Skypiper. We talk about their new CD and correspondingcorrosponding release party at Slowdown. Enjoy a couple of in-studio songs from the new record. Maggie joins me as co-host! "Be There" - Skypiper"A OK" - Akita-KenCheck out Skypiper's site to find out more information about the band, album and CD release party.