Today we introduce you to Nicola Vazquez! Professionally known as Nicola, her amazing career has seen her releasing four successful CD projects, along with a number hit single releases in-between. As if her resume isn't impressive enough, this

Shimna Higgins! Shimna is an amazing Celtic fiddler, she has travelled with internationally acclaimed, Celtic Illusion, as their featured fiddler

Sep 22nd, 2022 1h 18m

Shimna Higgins! Shimna is a highly regarded Celtic fiddler, she has travelled and performed extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand with internationally acclaimed, Celtic Illusion, as their featured fiddler. Hear about her musical jour

David Shanhun Update! David has been busy since we last spoke to him, catch up with this amazing singer and loop artist!

Jun 30th, 2022 11m 24s

David Shanhun Update! David has been busy since we last spoke to him, catch up with this amazing singer and loop artist! Hear about the touring and his move to Twitch for live [email protected] Facebook just search for David Shanh

Eric Ramsey! Eric has performed all around the country, found success in music competitions, like the 2022 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. where he won the Solo/Duo Award!

Jun 9th, 2022 58m 17s

Eric Ramsey! Eric is an artist that got his start in music later in life and it wasn't until his wife told him to 'go for it' that he mustered the courage to begin his musical journey. That was seven years ago, and in that time Eric has perform

Linda Sussman! Linda considers herself a roots folk singer but has some amazing blues tunes that will leave you in awe of her versatility.

Apr 14th, 2022 1h 6m

Linda Sussman! Linda has been a lifelong musician, but the singer/songwriter phase of her life began some five or so years ago. In that time Linda has managed three full album releases and is on the cusp of her fourth…yes, all in four years. Sh

The ACT Americana Trio is a group that "gets" the whole modern folk vibe with tight harmonies, meaningful lyrics and an earthy, organic musical sound.

Apr 7th, 2022 1h 17m

The ACT Americana Trio! The ACT Americana Trio is a group that "gets" the whole modern folk vibe with tight harmonies, meaningful lyrics and an earthy, organic musical sound. Andre, Chris and Taryn began their relationship of collaboration some

2022 Spring Air Playlist! Spring is in the air and Local Open Mic has an amazing line up of songs for your listening enjoyment.

Mar 19th, 2022 1h 3m

2022 Spring Air Playlist! Ah yes, Spring is in the air and Local Open Mic has an amazing line up of songs from our guests in the past three to four, months. Every song is either 'sung by' or 'written by' one of the growing list of Local Open Mi

Taryn Laronge! Taryn has been keeping busy during the pandemic, writing and co-writing songs and starting a new folk style group called The ACT Americana Trio.

Mar 10th, 2022 11m 35s

Taryn Laronge! Taryn has been keeping busy during the pandemic, writing and co-writing songs and starting a new folk style group called The ACT Americana Trio. (Look for the interview with her new band members in April 2022.) Taryn is keeping

Josie Bello! Josie's style ranges from folk and country to bluesy tunes that show case a classic sound sometimes compared to Mary Chapin Carpenter

Mar 3rd, 2022 1h 4m

Josie Bello! Josie Bello picked up guitar about seven years ago at the pleading of her teenage son...to find a hobby!Not long after starting to play guitar, Josie discovered she had things to say and found her voice in the amazing songs she cr

Eyvindur Karlsson is from Iceland and is passionate about music, especially teaching other, experienced, songwriters to be better at the craft!

Feb 24th, 2022 1h 14m

Eyvindur Karlsson! Eyvindur Karlsson hails from Iceland. The first thing you'll notice about him, his english accent sounds like he was born and raised in the mid-west of the United States! I kid you not.The next thing you'll notice is how pas

Marianne Sveen! From Oslo, Norway, Marianne is a truly gifted singer/songwriter. Her music and lyrics bring you into her private spaces in a way that will both disarm you and change you.

Feb 18th, 2022 1h 45m

Marianne Sveen! Marianne Sveen, from Oslo, Norway, is a truly gifted singer/songwriter and arranger! She is best known as a member of the European pop group, Katzenjammer! Her most recent solo release album, Next of Kin, is a deeply personal pr

Reinhardt Buhr! Reinhardt Buhr is a talented ambient music artist, each of his creations are unique, one-time events. He has five Youtube videos in excess of 1 million views! One at nearly 7 million.

Feb 10th, 2022 2h 48m

Reinhardt Buhr! Reinhardt Buhr is an exceptionally talented ambient music artist. From the early days of picking up his first guitar in a place called, Wilderness, South Africa to living in Cape Town, Reinhardt has demonstrated a natural abilit

Judy Rodman! Judy Rodman has certainly made her mark in the music industry, from her ACM Female Artist of the Year award, to writing breakout songs for other artist, with stories tell along the way!

Feb 3rd, 2022 1h 22m

Judy Rodman! Judy Rodman has certainly made her mark in the music industry.Let me list a few of her accomplishments:Her 1986 self-titled, breakout album that included her #1 hit, Until I Met YouACM Female Vocalist of the YearWriter of a

Rosie Bans! Rosie Bans is a singer songwriter from Glasgow, Scotland. this self-taught pianist found herself in London for 5 years, describing it as a dramatic time in her life.

Jan 27th, 2022 1h 19m

Rosie Bans! Rosie Bans is a singer songwriter from Glasgow, Scotland who gravitated to playing piano at a young age. Rosie plays a number of instruments and even includes the lowly recorder in that list. In her 20's, this self-taught pianist fo

Jason Blume! You already know Jason Blume, at least from his body of work in the music industry. Jason has written and co-written songs for many of the biggest stars over that past 30 years.

Jan 20th, 2022 1h 17m

Jason Blume! You already know Jason Blume, at least from his body of work in the music industry. Jason has written and co-written songs for many of the biggest stars over that past 30 years. From The Oak Ridge Boys, Collin Raye, and John Berry,

Sarah Smith! The perfect example of Canadian rock artistry, from early gospel influences, to the edgier rock, Sarah's musical journey and stories are not to be missed!

Jan 13th, 2022 1h 23m

Sarah Smith is the perfect example of Canadian rock artistry. She has shared a stage with Thundermug's Bill Durst, 54-40, Melissa Etheridge, Brian Adams and others. Sarah even developed a following in southern Texas before the pandemic put a pa

Izzie of Izzie's Caravan! Izzie has a classic heavy rock expression to his music with introspective lyrics. We discuss his musical journey and hear some Ramones tunes he covers with his special touch!

Jan 6th, 2022 1h 22m

Izzie of Izzie's Caravan! Izzie has a 'caravan' of various musicians coming in and out of his band… by design. Izzie has a classic heavy rock expression to his music with introspective lyrics. After years of a lifestyle that dragged him down, I

Tedi Brunetti! Tedi is in the midst of a career resurgence, hitting #82 on the World Indie Charts with her recent project release, "Queen of Pittsburgh". Hear the Janice meets Steely Dan sound!

Dec 23rd, 2021 1h 4m

Tedi Brunetti! Tedi is in the midst of a career resurgence, hitting #82 on the World Indie Charts with her recent project release, "Queen of Pittsburgh". Some of you may know her from her successful 80's band where she played drums for "The B G

Bill O'Hanlon! Hear it directly from Bill, how his milestone year has gone and the get the newsie details of his upcoming year!

Dec 16th, 2021 15m 36s

Bill O'Hanlon! We last talked with Bill one year ago this month, today we get an update of how his musical journey is going. I can tell you, many exciting things are happening now. Take the 15 minutes or so and hear all the newsie details from

Lucy LeBlanc! Since we last spoke with Lucy, many wonderful things have happen. You'll hear all about it in todays update with her.

Dec 2nd, 2021 10m 56s

Lucy LeBlanc! During this short format, update podcast, we talk to Lucy LeBlanc. She has continued her prolific song writing, you can hear all about that journey in episode six, published last year on December 5, 2020. Lucy was recently recogni

2021 Christmas Joy Playlist! Our first ever Christmas Playlist, sure to become a seasonal favorite for you and your family. Every song by one of our Local Open Mic guests!

Nov 25th, 2021 1h 4m

2021 Christmas Joy Playlist! Settle in to the first Local Open Mic Christmas Joy Playlist, this will become a seasonal favorite for you and your family. Every song is either 'sung by' or 'written by' one of the growing list of Local Open Mic gu

Stella Cole - Emma Scotson! From Tik Tok fame to working with one of James Taylor's long time producers, this duo is a rising force. Join them on the ride!

Nov 19th, 2021 1h 17m

Stella Cole/Emma Scotson! It would seem Tik Tok is the new place to be discovered, at least that is how is was for Stella Cole! She found a niche in singing classic 1940's and 50's era American Standards and drawing in fans with her sultry, bet

Nico Padden! Nico stepped onto a global stage, presenting her lyrical landscapes, wrapped in punchy music that resonate with her ever expanding fan-base.

Nov 11th, 2021 1h 37m

Nico Padden! Nico Padden is singer/songwriter whose background started in opera, with formal training while attending university. She abandoned the course she was one for the one that suited her better, that of a singer/songwriter. With the rel

Paul DeMarco Update! Get the latest updates from the 2021 Song Town Co-Writer of the Year winner!

Oct 28th, 2021 16m 25s

Paul DeMarco Update! Don’t miss the quick update with Paul DeMarco, so much has happened for him since our initial interview one year ago. Catch that original episode for all the great music he shared too. Since this update Paul was recognized

2021 Autumn Colors Playlist! Start the fall season right with the 2021 Autumn Colors Playlist!

Oct 21st, 2021 1h 16m

2021 Autumn Colors Playlist from Local Open Mic Artists! A special color of songs for autumn from artists we’ve interviewed. Start the fall season right with the 2021 Autumn Colors Playlist! Some of our guests were songwriters only and so the