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Randy Eccles/nprillinois.orgReggie Britton is the lead vocalist, drummer, and harmonica player for central Illinois blues band Black Magic Johnson.Reggie discussed the path of his musical journey including playing with Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks and others. He also shares his challenge with cancer.
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Randy Eccles/nprillinois.orgKate Schwartz (formerly known as Mark Schwartz) is a central Illinois musician who has recorded over 40 albums under her own name and with bands End Times Trio, Forest Saints, Tin Ghost, Demons on Wheels, and collaborations like Petulant Clark. Kate shares how she recently transitoned and how she facillitates a trans support group at the Phoenix Center.
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Bruce Springsteen, 40 years on from Born in the U.S.A., shows up on Bryan’s new album to offer the wisdom and regret of a lifetime of telling truths and spinning yarns.
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Surf's up! Rory Davis of Springfield band, Go! Tsunami joins Community Voices to talk about making the transition to monster surf rock.
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In 1984, on the cusp of superstardom, Bruce Springsteen agreed to let a producer rework three songs from his upcoming album, Born in the U.S.A. 40 years later, those remixes have nearly vanished.
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Colin Helton of the Colin Helton Band joined Community Voices to preview their July 4, 2024 Levitt AMP opening slot. The band has one album out and is preparing to record their second.
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Joise Lowder has always been around the music scene, she carries on the family vocation with the release of her first album, Here to Love. It both involves and reflects on her family.
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Local Drags is Lanny Durbin's creative local music project. Listen to the interview to hear what is on the horizon.
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Kyshona is a Nashville-based musician headlining the June 27 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series concert. She draws heavily on her music therapy background and collaboration with patients and other artists. Kyshona's latest release, Legacy, she works to capture her family's heritage.
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Greg "Lucky" Patterson and Patrick Bruce Miller of local band Wolf Crick Boys discuss their second album, central Illinois venues, and recollect the Bedrock concert series. Wolf Crick Boys open the June 20 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series.
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Ben Majeska, guitarist for Armchair Boogie out of Madison, Wisconsin share how the band is quickly growing and goes beyond the bluegrass genre. Armchair Boogie headlines the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series June 20, 2024.
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Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble headline the June 13 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series concert. Taylor joins Community Voices to preview the show, share what it was like to perform in the Road House movie remake, and how his upcoming album will move beyond zydeco.
