INTO THE MUSIC
Whether you're a musician or a fan, a writer or an instrumentalist, MUSIC is our common denominator. On INTO THE MUSIC, darn near all we discuss is music. Join us for insightful discussions with interesting guests as we journey INTO THE MUSIC.
Episodes
88 episodes since 2023
KURT GUNN is releasing two of the best albums of his career. Together!
Kurt Gunn is at the top of his game as a singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist. Even though he won the 2024 WAMI Award for Album of the Year, he's not willing to rest on his past work prefe...
September 18, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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59:49
THE BROTHERS GUNN drop their first single, "Receipts"
Individually, Brad Bordini and Kurt Gunn are two of the best singer-songwriters you'll come across. Together as
September 13, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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32:45
AMELIA FORD & SHAWN MAASS are a team bringing success to Amelia's stellar music career
Over the past few years, Amelia Ford's music career has been on a steady upward trajectory and it's easy to understand why. Combine outstanding songwriting with fantastic recorded output, have a ...
September 11, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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46:24
DAVE SCHOEPKE: Innovative drummer, composer, and teacher
Dave Schoepke is one talented guy. He's a drummer who composes songs for drums and creates some interesting and innovative albums comprised of these songs. On top of that he is the other half of
September 04, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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52:49
LIL' DAVY MAX is keeping the blues alive with incredible music and stories only a bluesman can tell
David Janke (a.k.a. Lil' Davy Max) is a true bluesman through and through. From learning guitar at an early age to...
August 28, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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51:06
TERRY MANNING: Producer, engineer, and artist whose work with top acts you've heard for decades
Terry Manning has a long and stellar history in the music business. His résumé reads like a Who's Who because of the sheer number of artists he's worked with over the past sixty-plus years....
August 21, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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1:45:19
ERIC MADUNIC approaches his roles as a bassist and bandmate with humility
Eric Madunic is simply an incredible musician and human being. He's the bassist behind Wisconsin music legend Willy Porter and in the fantastic blu...
August 14, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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44:32
TUK: Powerful, melodic, cinematic, and confrontational music
Imagine a point where Metallica, Queen, The Black Keys, Foxy Shazam, Meatloaf and others intersect. Now stop imagining because that point exists with TUK.
August 07, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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41:29
91.1 THE AVENUE is an independent radio station that reminds us to "Let it play!"
Regular listeners of Into The Music know that select episodes of the podcast air on 91.1 The Avenue Sunday nights at 8:00 PM CT. On this ...
July 31, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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53:08
MILE OF MUSIC FESTIVAL: A preview of Mile #11 with MELISSA FREEMAN & KIM WILLEMS
The annual Mile of Music Festival is almost here and Into The Music has Mile team members Melissa Freeman and Kim Willems on hand to gi...
July 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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35:41
DANNY & MICHELLE LL JERABEK of COPPER BOX on bringing music, family, and good times together
Copper Box is the Wisconsin Area Music Industry's (WAMI) 2024 Band of the Year and for good reason. When you combine a great, fun show with first class musicianship...
July 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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1:02:01
NATE WYCOFF is a studio owner, producer, writer, arranger, and overcomer
Nate Wycoff is the owner of Frequency Farm Recording Studio in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Situated in the northwest part of the state between Eau...
July 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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37:29
BRANDON JOHNSON pushes the boundaries of audio/visual production and practical effects in entertainment
Brandon Johnson is an incredibly talented and innovative guy. Thoughout life, he's always been able to apply his imagination toward how he could use technology to entertain people and n...
July 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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28:59
CORY ARNDT of ARDENT GUITARS is building unique and beautiful sounding and looking stringed instruments
Cory Arndt, owner of Ardent Guitars in Appleton, Wisconsin, is more than a luthier. He's a craftsman that's creating some beautiful acoustic
June 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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35:00
PHIL TITTLE mixes his southern music roots with creative writing for a fresh sound
Phil Tittle is a guitarist/singer/songwriter with a passion to serve. He served his country for twenty years in the US Air Force, but during that time a guitar was never far away from his hands. ...
June 19, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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30:35
FOX MENAGERIE is making great music with the local scene's top musicians
Dave Jerabek and Joe Slyzelia are the masterminds behind Fox M...
June 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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47:17
ROB MARNOCHA, host of INTO THE MUSIC, tells of his musical past and gives us a glimpse into the future of the podcast
Rob Marnocha is typically the host of Into The Music. On this episode, he's in the hot seat and we have special gu...
June 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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59:54
ANN RAKOWIECKI of the WISCONSIN AREA MUSIC INDUSTRY: Recapping the 2024 WAMI Awards and more
The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) is an organization designed to promote music made by Wisconsin musicians whether they are full time professionals or just beginning their journey. The 42nd WAMI Awar...
May 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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38:54
CHRISTOPHER GOLD: Performances that effortlessly blend music, storytelling, and humor
Christopher Gold is one of those unique artists who is able to effortlessly combine music, storytelling, and humor. The thing is Christopher is a singer-songwriter who dabbles in a variety o...
May 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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31:48
KURT GUNN is back with an introspective new single and news about TWO albums!
Kurt Gunn is one of northeast Wisconsin's premiere singer-songwriters and is no stranger to Into The Music. Besides having a consistent gigging sche...
May 14, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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28:45
ERIK KJELLAND of THE MASCOT THEORY: Their new album brings them to the fore of the Wisconsin music scene!
If you aren't already taking notice of The Mascot Theory, now is a great time to do so. Erik Kjelland is the band's vocalist, w...
May 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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44:47
RYAN PATRICK: The LUMA KNOTTY leader on living life surrounded by music!
Luma Knotty is a band that defies a genre label and that's just how band leader Ryan Patrick (aka Rasta Ryan) like...
May 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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39:32
IKE ARUMBA: From polkas to rockers, legalities to radio shows, Ike's got it covered!
Ike Arumba is a musician, a lawyer, an infidel, and part chimp. He's also one of the most interesting guys you'll come across. In this episode,
April 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:01:41
TYLER SJ. on writing and recording about life, living it, and his new album that's all about it.
Tyler Sj. describes himself as a "very average guy writing about very average things. Slightly better than average at doing it.” He likes to write about the things most folks know like family, growing u...
April 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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41:50