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Keepin' It Local Podcast

Dennis Junk

Alicia Pyle and Dennis Junk interview Fort Wayne musicians, venue owners, and event coordinators.

Episodes

20 of 31 episodes

The Perfect Wine, Music & Food Picked by the Pros: Interview with Dan and Krista Stockman - with Katy Anderson

Alicia and Dennis talk with the Pros behind Picked by the Pros, the annual fundraiser for WBOI. Also featuring Katy Anderson, who gives some...

00:32:43May 19, 2019

The Method to the Scatter's Madness: Interview with Vocalist Trinell Armour - aka The Mad Scatter

Alicia and Dennis talk to the Mad Scatter, Trinell Armour, about how she got into the jazz scene, the musical projects she’s working on, and...

00:37:08Apr 13, 2019

Fort Wayne's 3rd and Lindsley: Interview with Guitarist Paul Kobylensky

Dennis and Alicia interview Paul about his Monthly Muso Nights at the Ruin, his work with Random Change and other groups, and why it's impor...

00:34:04Mar 29, 2019

Social Media and True Success: Interview with Guitarist Nick Bowcott

Dennis and Alicia interview Grim Reaper Guitarist and Content Writer Nick Bowcott about how the music industry has changed over his career,...

00:51:29Mar 15, 2019

The Social Media Marketing Mistake President Trump Can Help Artists and Musicians Avoid

Dennis writes about how Trump succeeds on social media, not because his tweets are so high-tech or clever, but rather because he does things...

00:12:41Mar 10, 2019

A Power beyond Our Realm: Interview with Singer-Songwriter Damon Mitchell

Dennis and Alicia talk to vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Damon Mitchell about his new album, his upbringing with music, and his thought...

00:41:37Mar 1, 2019

Selling Art without Selling Out: Audio Article

Many artists of all stripes are reluctant to promote themselves because they hate the very idea of marketing. But maybe that's because they...

00:16:51Feb 16, 2019

Looking Back at Year One of PyleStyle Events: Interview with Alicia Pyle

Dennis interviews Alicia to get a progress report on their business. They discuss the original vision for the company, what some of the bigg...

00:22:54Feb 1, 2019

Keepin' Em on the Dance Floor: Interview with Jon Durnell of Night to Remember and NTR Entertainment

Alicia and Dennis talk to Jon about playing for weddings and other events, how he got into the music-booking business, and what he thinks ab...

00:34:57Jan 18, 2019

Neso's 9th Life: Interview with Producer/Rapper Colin Mick

Alicia and Dennis talk to Neso (aka Colin Mick) about his first album, which he's releasing while still a high school sophomore. Colin was o...

00:33:42Jan 4, 2019

Dream Jobs and Damage Deposits: Interview with Jim Amstutz of The Cottage Event Center

Alicia and Dennis sit down with Jim Amstutz, one of the owners of the Cottage Event Center in Roanoke, to discuss the joys and heartaches of...

00:23:55Dec 21, 2018

Cranking up the Adventurousness Dial: Interview with Matt Kelley of One Lucky Guitar, The B-Side, & The Legendary Trainhoppers

Alicia and Dennis go to One Lucky Guitar, and the adjoining venue, The B-Side, to talk to Matt Kelley about how he balances his work for the...

00:34:30Dec 7, 2018

Brass Tracks: Interview with Joe James & Summit City Brass

Alicia and Dennis welcome Joe James, John Forbing, Al Parr, and Leah Adams into her office for an impromtu - and insanely fun - interview ab...

00:30:59Nov 23, 2018

Unsung Hero: Interview with Ryan Lentine of Parkview Mirro Center

Dennis and Alicia visit Parkview Mirro Event and Conference Center to talk with sound technician Ryan Lentine about what goes into setting u...

00:33:10Nov 9, 2018

The Heart of Our Small Big City: Interview with Kelly Geiser of The Embassy Theatre

Dennis and Alicia go to The Embassy Theatre in historic downtown Fort Wayne to talk with Events Manager Kelly Geiser about the range of even...

00:34:32Oct 26, 2018

Where You Never Meet a Stranger: Interview with The Charles Owners Christine Leto and Michelle Ritchie

Alicia and Dennis visit The Charles to talk with the owners about the venue's new look, the joys and travails of hosting weddings, and what'...

00:37:58Oct 12, 2018

Never Saying No: Interview with Bob Bailey of Sweetwater Academy

Alicia and Dennis talk to Bob Bailey about his background in music, his approach to managing the academy, Gear Fest, and Rock Camp.

01:02:57Sep 28, 2018

The Highest of Natural Highs: Interview with Conductor Caleb Young

Alicia and Dennis talk to Caleb Young, the Associate Conductor for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, about the role of symphony conductors, his o...

00:43:56Sep 14, 2018

A Gift and a Trust: Interview with Jazz Pianist Eric Clancy

Alicia and Dennis visit the home of Eric Clancy, a jazz pianist, music educator, and music booking agent for Club Soda. They discuss his cur...

00:39:13Aug 31, 2018

Master of Musical Dialect: Interview with Derek Reeves, Principal Violist for the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic

Alicia and Dennis talk to Derek Reeves about what it’s like to perform for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and how it’s different from performin...

00:32:32Aug 17, 2018