Well, I’m back again! After another long stretch of major life changes, beauty and chaos I couldn’t think of a better guest to get back into it. Kevin Sweet is one of my favorite musicians. He’s one of those artists that is very passionate about his craft and it shows. I love this guy and it was an honor to have him on the show! Please check out some of his music at http://simplelines.bandcamp.com http://Kuemok.bandcamp.com SIMPLE LINES  

In this episode I sit down with Mike Alexander and Chris Wagner of Hipshot Killer. This is one of those power house bands that’s been putting out solid records and great live shows for 10 years strong. Please check out their music at hipshotkiller.bandcamp.com and be on a look out for their 3rd LP “All This Time Is Ours” available for sale download 3/22.  

In this episode I sit down with with Travis Fields of The Westport Saloon. We get deep into his history running bars and establishing a true destination with integrity and hard work. Not only dose Travis do all the booking and sound engineering for his bands but he also provides hospitality that is rare for most music venues anywhere. Please check out westportsaloon.com for events and much more. Music: Intro Song – Okkervil River (Kansas City) Outro Song – Starhaven Rounders (Jackson)

In this episode I sit down with fellow podcaster Chris Mowry. His podcast Look Who’s Talking Mow is been on a bit of a hiatus but not for long. He’s finally gearing back up and preparing to start dropping episodes again very soon. Chris is somewhat of a regular gust on one of my favorite podcasts, Wednesday Night Drinking Practice. Please check out Chris’s podcast and other really cool things at ancienthouseproductions.com Music: Intro Song – Grizzly Bear (Three Rings) Outro Song: The Casket Lottery (In The Branches)

In this episode I sit down with one of my very favorite artist Taj Mattingly. This was an important episode for me because Taj is an artistic force of nature. His work is undeniable and he seems to have a bit of everything for all kinds of tastes. Please check out his website at tajmakesart.com Instagram @zombietaj Facebook@Taj Mattingly and his next show is a solo show called “Wild Things” March 9th from 4-7 at El Torreón 3101 Gillham Plaza KCMO 64109 Music: Intro Song- DJ Shadow (Building Steam With A Grain Of Salt) Outro Song- Wugazi (sleep Rules Everything Around Me)

J Howell (musician/writer) In this episode I sit down with my friend J Howell. We go deep into the origins of his past bands ESAU and E.I.O (Experimental Instrument Orchestra) We also talk a bit about J’s experience as a music reviewer/critic Music: Intro Song – ESAU (Chokechain) Outro Song – E.I.O. (Shimmy Shimmy CoCoa Pop)

I’m back! Hopefully 3 months is the longest I’ll go without podcasting in 2019. I couldn’t think of a more appropriate guest after a hiatus then Nick Baldridge! Nick is an accomplished artist, entrepreneur and visionary. Please check out Nicks paintings at nickbaldridge.com   <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-701" src="http://www.peaksvalleysandplateaus.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/28471496_1118537311619872_4293562425082380288_o-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" srcset="http://www.peaksvalleysandplateaus.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/28471496_1118537311619872_4293562425082380288_o-240x300.jpg 240w, http://www.peaksvalleysandplateaus.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/28471496_1118537311619872_4293562425082380288_o-768x960.jpg 768w, http://www.peaksvalleysandplateaus.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/28471496_1118537311619872_4293562425082380288_o-819x1024.jpg 819w, http://www.peaksvalleysandplateaus.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/28471496_1118537311619872_429

In this episode I sit down with all the members of Ex Acrobat. This is the first time I’ve been able to record an entire band thanks to Duane Trower’s beautiful state of the art recording studio called Weights and Measures Soundlab. It was a huge honor for me to sit down with these guys and have some beers, burrito bowls and lots of laughs. Please check out Ex Acrobat music at exacrobat.bandcamp.com And Weights and Measures Soundlab at wmsoundlab.com &nbsp;

In this episode I sit down Clint Hoffmeier and Matt Tady of the Wednesday Night Drinking Practice Podcast! We go deep into the origins of WNDP a bit about how Clint and Matt’s lives and I make an announcement about an exciting new project that I need to get cracking on. This was by far one of my funnest episodes yet. I love these dudes and their podcast. I’ll be on their show Wednesday, January 9th of 2019! Cheers and Happy Holidays! Ps. Never drink and drive. Please use Uber and Lyft! wednesdaynightdrinkingpractice.podbean.com Music: Intro Song- Morphine (Top Floor, Bottom Buzzer) Outro Song- The Dynamite Defense (Beautiful Monster)

Micah Blatt (Glass Artist, Entrepreneur) In this episode I sit down with one of my closest friends Micah Blatt. Luckily he decided to come hang out in KC for a day and a half after another trip before returning home to Tucson Arizona. We go deep into the origins of Fathead Glass, Mr. Heads Art Gallery and Bar and his new venture The Drunken Chicken. Please check out his artwork and other cool stuff on Instagram@themicahchronicles Music: Intro song (Almost Crimes) Broken Social Scene Outro Song (Midlife Crisis) Faith No More &nbsp;