The Sharp County Podcast

How do independent bands get their music played on college radio?  Is it worth the effort?  Lennon and Bo chat with Becky Sullivan, station manager for 90.7 KJHK (University Of Kansas).    Also, a discussion on keeping it professional when a band sucks. 

Local Artist Spotlight - Hidden Pictures

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South By Southwest edition.  Lennon and Bo head down to Austin for their annual journey to the best music festival in the world and excessive consumption of Lone Stars.  An interview with Misty Roberts, tour manager for Vendetta Red and production coordinator for The Jonas Brothers and Guns 'N' Roses, about tour tips, saving money on the road and scandalous items that are thrown on-stage at Jonas Brother concerts.

Local Artist Spotlight - Adam Lee & The Dead Horse Sound Company

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There's always champagne and much ado when a band signs to a major label, but what happens when the deal falls apart?  This week Lennon and Bo talk with Pat Meese of the band Meese about the band's broken deal with Atlantic Records.  Also, the guidelines for busting out an acoustic guitar at a party and public service annoucements with Dave Matthews.

Local Artist Spotlight - The Republic Tigers

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(Credits: Wayne Hutcherson - Dave Matthews impersonation)

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An interview with Tim Convy of Ludo (Love Me Dead, Island Records) about when signing to a major label pays off.  Bo and Lennon call out those musicians who claim they do not want success or a night with Scarlett 'ScarJo' Johansson.  Also, more evenings with the adult contemporaries.

Local Artist Spotlight - Capybara

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Why won't corporate radio play your music?  Kevin Manno (host of MTV's The Seven and former DJ for Q101 in Chicago) joins Lennon and Bo this week.  And what exactly is an adult contemporary?

Local Artist Spotlight - Old Canes

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Bo and Lennon give you an inside look into Sharp County Studios, and discuss the likelihood of retiring off of a hit song with Tim Lopez of the Plain White T's (Hey There Delilah).

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