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My guest today on this Episode of Someone You Should Know is  Patrick Goode, an independent songwriter/musician from the Chicago area. Patrick released his first single last November and we’re going to discuss that and more on today’s show.BUY RIK A COFFEELink to Patrick's webpagePatrick's FB pageLink to the song Makin' It RightLink to Kadooge Listen to the latest EP from KadoogeLink to Junkyard JetAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2023 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2023

Today's musical guest has faced all types of adversity and came up fighting. She's a talented singer-songwriter from LA, who does her best to empower and aid those who need it. She's Courtney McKenna, and she's today's Someone You Should Know Podcast guest. BUY RIK A COFFEECourtney's WebsiteCourtney's Patreon siteSave Yourself Fundraiser Save Yourself videoGalaxie's Collide videoIndie Artist Showcase Podcast InfoAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2023 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2023

We kick off the New Year with a rising superstar in country music,  Nate Venturelli had a huge 2022, winning the coveted Josie Award for Best New Male Vocalist on the stage of the Grand Old Opry.  Not only is he an exceptional performer, he's also a bonified union man. BUY RIK A COFFEENate's Website LinksAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2023 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2023

On this episode of the Someone You Should Know Podcast, I talk with Doug Clapp, the lead singer of the band Small Town, touted as the country's #1 John Mellencamp Experience.  We'll talk about how the band celebrates the career of one of Indiana's leading musicians.  BUY RIK A COFFEELink to Small Town's WebpageSomeone You Should Know 2022 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2022

Many of us are lucky enough to play a musical instrument. A few more can do it proficiently a fewer number play professionally. And then you get to the level of today’s guest, who is exceptional in their craft. Asher Laub's musical career began with classical violin training at the tender age of 2—leading to his first formal concert with the buffalo philharmonic at 13. His high-energy shows have been featured live on PBS and have made headlines on CNN, WABC, NBC, and the New York Post. Buy Rik a coffeeAsher's WebsiteLinks to Asher's streaming musical platformsNeon Dreams videoDreaming Awake VideoAtlantis VideoAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2022 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2022

It's always a treat when you hear great music by accident. Such was the case of today's guest, Max Lockwood. Leslie and I were at a festival to hear and support our friend's band, when we heard Max and his Insider's band performing an amazing tribute to the late, Tom Petty.  Not only does he do a great job celebrating Tom's music, but his solo work is just as exceptional.  I hope you check out Max and his band, you will be impressed.   BUY RIK A COFFEEMax Lockwood's WebsiteMax's Patreon site The Insider's WebsiteVideo sample of The Insider's Running  Down a Dream by Tom PettyAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2022 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2022

Comedian Heywood Banks has been a friend of mine since my Someone You Should Know program aired in the late 90's on the All Star Radio Network.  His good clean comedy and funny songs have been featured on the Bob & Tom Show for decades and he has played to thousands of happy comedy club patrons.  Heywood has an album, just in time for Christmas called New Holiday Standards.(Photo Leslie and I with Heywood at the Hobart (IN) Art Theater, circa Feb 2020.) BUY RIK A COFFEEHeywood's WebsiteLink to buy Hew Holiday StandardsAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2022 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2022

Chicago is home to many amazing local rock bands. The first time I heard of this band was in 1980, I was in the US Air Force living in North Carolina, and missing Chicagoland.  A friend of mine sent me an album called "Chicago Rocks Volume One" from The Loop FM 98.  Their anthemic tribute to my favorite city, "Rock and Roll Chicago" is still one of my favorites today. The band is M&R Rush and from that band, my guest is a founding father and the "M" in M&R Rush, Marty Mardirosian. Buy Rik a CoffeeM&R Rush websiteHeavy Metal Christmas songAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2022 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2022

The Crawpuppies are one of Northern Indiana's most popular bands. Their leader, Chad Clifford joins me this time to talk about the Crawpuppies, the Mega Beatles,  Digital Hair, his solo work, and his music store on this episode.   Chad also talks bout a Magical Musical Tour he and his wife went on in 2022, checking out many of the haunts of the Beatles that culminated with him performing a set at the legendary Cavern Club.  Be sure to tune into this episode, it's a good one, I guarantee.BUY RIK A COFFEEChad's WebsiteChad's Facebook PageChad's YouTube PageCrawpuppies Tour Dates Booking informationFront Porch Music Store WebsiteAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2022 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2022