The Flint Music Scene was once his stomping grounds. Then came the rest of Michigan, from Saginaw to Detroit, to Canada and into the entire mid-west. Nothing could stop Lafayette Yarborough as he briefly dominated AM Radio and was the talk of the town during his Lafayette and the LaSabres era. Weeks and sometimes months, playing up to seven nights …

If you haven't had a chance to listen to our Season 1 Episode 8 with Mike, covering record stores, free jazz, his radio show Destination Out, or his long time ensemble, Northwoods Improvisers, please start there. Then head right back here. After all, that was the first episode of the MMHP that catapulted us around the world with our Michigan Music …

Meet Chas Kubis. Serial entrepreneur and iconic Bellingham restaurateur, he's the driving force behind Black Sheep's fried chicken tacos and the guy that bar staff call on when an oven breaks at 7:30 on a Friday night. In this episode, he talks hard conversations, the incubation space of multiple restaurant concepts, the early days of breweries & f…

Maia Friedman is a multi-instrumentalist and musician who plays in Coco, the Dirty Projectors, and releases solo music. Maia is a Scorpio Sun // Libra Moon // Aquarius Rising. Today we chat about the music and astrology of Leonard Cohen, Judee Sill, and Ludwig van Beethoven. What We Talked About: Coco - 2 (Album) // Coco - Self-titled (Album) // Co…

New Zealand Born, Australian Guitarist Kevin Borich is the founder of the La De Das, The Party Boys and The Kevin Borich Express. Kevin Joins Tod on THE NIGHTSHIFT to discuss his career, music and his new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Somewhere in Ann Arbor, across to Detroit, the folklore of the '60s planted seeds in south Michigan. One of the front-runners to this soapbox congregation was Andy Cohen. Spending years crafting and honoring tradition, Cohen happened upon Andrew Rogers in Ann Arbor and the 'rest is history' as has been repeated. Here is a reunion, alive with song, …

Musician Michelle Coltrane, daughter of Alice, step-daughter of John, offers backstory on Alice's time growing up in Detroit through Michelle's own growing up time between California, New York, and visits to Detroit. Michelle has proclaimed, 'The Year of Alice Coltrane' here in 2024 (with a centennial celebration of John coming soon as well!). This…

Heads up Michigan Music Fans: It’s been a year since I did my last Mid-Mitten ‘15’ From Harvest Canteen as a bonus episode for the MMHP—and while you patiently await Part 2 this Thursday for Zydeco Ziggy, I am prepping a one-on-one phone conversation with the one and only Mary Lee Kortes. 100% Portland, Michigan, by way of Brooklyn, New York (since…

Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: Special One-On-One Discussions with Michigan Music Artists. MM15HC listeners: Tuesday Ep:2 debuts with Hemlock Americana musician Billy Shane Young! Our interview will put you in the driver seat of one of the most unique writers Michigan has to offer. 20 plus years of solo shows and albums (such as his band Burde…

More bang for the earbuds—On top of our bi-weekly podcasts (Available on all our podcast outlets pinned top post here), the Dr. J & Sir Fred Weekend Michigan Music Selections (Facebook Fans Exclusive), Mr. Mike’s periodic Michigan Comes Live Friday Video Blog (Facebook Fans Exclusive), Scott is adding a periodic show for Tuesday’s (Also Facebook Su…

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Somewhere in Ann Arbor, across to Detroit, the folklore of the '60s planted seeds in south Michigan. One of the front-runners to this soapbox congregation was Andy Cohen. Spending years crafting and honoring tradition, Cohen happened upon Andrew Rogers in Ann Arbor and the 'rest is history' as has been repeated. Here is their reunion, alive with so…

Lee Kernaghan on THE NIGHTSHIFT appeared on the show and spoke with Tod Johnston on the 16/04/2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

The best pure strikers in podcast history are back with their predictions for Wrestlemania 40.By Cohen Johnston, Adrian Trinchera

Loren Kranz (Ragbirds, Barbarossa Bros, Solo, +) and Sean Drysdale (Banana Convention, CDF Band, Solo) are new lighthouses on the edge of the Michigan Rock and Roll Peninsula. Both hail from the Mid-Michigan area, both uber-creative types that make every band or project they involve themselves in 200% better, just because of what they bring to the …

Australian TV and radio personality John Burgess, also known as Burgo, joins Simon Lee as Tod's replacement to discuss his remarkable career in the Australian Radio and Television industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Meet Jesse Parker, Master Blender at the award-winning Doc Swinson's American whiskey brand. In this episode, we hear how a 20-something kid won a national gin award, how a small business that began with ten casks has grown to an operation with thousands of casks, how a small distillery in Ferndale is ranking - and winning - in national and interna…

From his beginnings following his family's roots to Michigan, Steve Lyman found his way to befriending the Quackenbush family, helping found The Fugitives. That result would catapult him into early Michigan rock and roll history within the band Scot Richard Case, later to be familiarized as SRC. The band became one of the first major label players …

From his beginnings following his family's roots to Michigan, Steve Lyman found his way to befriending the Quackenbush family, helping found The Fugitives. That result would catapult him into early Michigan rock and roll history within the band Scot Richard Case, later to be familiarized as SRC. The band became one of the first major label players …

Meet Matt Mini, THE Funky of Funky's Hot Sauce; he's a master of creating artisanal hot sauces with a zing of garlic or a fruit-forward sweetness that still packs a lot of heat. In this episode, we hear about his years of developing recipes, how he moved from kitchen to kitchen (and how narrow the temperature range has to be for fermented foods), a…

Known to roll the Cajun off his tongue so fluently, you would think he was from Louisiana. Don 'Ziggy' Zeitler strolls around the country brandishing a multi-instrumentalist pedigree with a bluesman's heart. Zig has been a mainstay from the Saginaw area. Growing up in Hemlock, Zig caught the bug early on. Now doing just exactly what he wants to do …

Known to roll the Cajun off his tongue so fluently, you would think he was from Louisiana, Don 'Ziggy' Zeitler strolls around the country brandishing a multi-instrumentalist pedigree with a bluesman's heart. Zig has been a mainstay from the Saginaw area. Growing up in Hemlock, Zig caught the bug early on. Now doing just exactly what he wants to do …

While Review was kicked off in 1979, under three different names, Bob Martin has manned the helm since its inception. Blending Mid-Michigan's music scene (stretching all north, over to Mt. Pleasant, down to Lansing and Flint, and into the thumb), Martin has blended political content with the arts longer than any current journalist in the area. Best…

Meet Charmae Scheffer; she's a high-energy people lover with a passion for caring for dogs while their parents are at work or on vacation. In this episode, we hear how Charmae juggled raising seven kids while growing a fledgling business, how the Whatcom County zoning code changed due to the Scheffers' efforts, and how Charmae works to develop the …

Born the son of a 3-year-old drum prodigy, Marty Kempf was no slouch himself as a drummer and all around musician. Taking over the family business of Whitehead Music, which opened in 1919, Big Bands were the name of the game and Vaudeville-style touring was part of the job. Kempf takes us through the era's of music, unions, played and print-notatio…

Tod spoke with Troy Holmes who is the President of the Budgerigar Council of South Australia (BCSA) where they discussed Budgie breeding, sales and the passion people have for these wonderful birds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Emotional Intelligence & Human Behaviour Expert Amy Jacobson on THE NIGHTSHIFT which aired on the 5/01/2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Mary Gilbert was there singing with her Uncle's Big Band when she was a child. Part of the Jessup genes have been past on to Mary, who along with husband Brent Gilbert have managed to secure a place in Mid-Michigan's jazz scene, with the likes of Easy Street & Co., Second Time Around, and their own duo, He Said She Said. Between Brent's lush guitar…

Gardening After Dark Segment with Lisa Passmore which aired on 20-12-2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Meet Andi Vann; she's a high-energy dessert aficionado with a passion for giving joy to others through yummy treats. In this episode, we hear how she left a corporate consulting job to work as an independent baker, how she and Nick renovated their cafe on a shoestring budget, and how she approaches each day with a customer-first mindset. Follow the…

Sydney born Brock Cohen, who now lives in Perth is a national dealerships general manager at Whitley Boats. Brock Cohen is also a F1H20 racer who competes in the F1H20 UIM World Championship and represents Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Daniel Bernard O'Connell is a die cast original purebred Michigan rock bassist. From being in the first band to play at the Grande Ballroom opening for the MC5 and taking The Wha? for a strut, or being courted by Alto Reed's duo mid-70s, opening for Seger and Van Halen while in Barooga Bandit (at Bay City at Central High as a landmark) and, sharing…

Geoff Pryce speaks with Tod on THE NIGHTSHIFT 14/12/2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure and cultural icon who brings gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus joins Tod on THE NIGHTSHIFT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Creator of Haka For Life, Public Speaker and Men's Mind Health Advocate Leon Ruri joins Tod on THE NIGHTSHIFT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Join Amy and Stefan as they talk about SZA's birth chart and compare each Zodiac sign to songs from her masterpiece album SOS. SZA is a Scorpio Sun // Pisces Moon // Aquarius Rising. What We Talked About: SZA - SOS (Album) // Leon Thomas - Snooze (Cover) // Plankton - Snooze (Ai Cover on TikTok) // SZA - Kill Bill (Video) // Ghost in the Machine (1…

Daniel Bernard O'Connell is a die cast original purebred Michigan rock bassist. From being in the first band to play at the Grande Ballroom opening for the MC5 and taking The Wha? for a strut, or being courted by Alto Reed's duo mid-70s, opening for Seger and Van Halen while in Barooga Bandit (at Bay City at Central High as a landmark) and, sharing…

Australian landscape architect and television presenter and Bearded Icon Costa Georgiadis joins Tod on The NIGHTSHIFT to discuss the Kalamunda Garden Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Meet Clarito Zapanta; he's a filmmaker, director and executive producer with an affinity for Air Jordans and a passion for creating TV and feature film productions right here in Bellingham. In this episode, we hear how he and Kristina grew IAJ Media from a marketing agency into a full-time film studio, how he dug deep into personal development, and…

CEO OF LIVE BIG Juliet Middleton shares her top festive season tips for carer and those needing to organise respite for themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

From his teen rock beginnings in the '60's, John Hebert was tuned into the Michigan music scenes. He had gone from playing the stages and festivals of Michigan Lore to tackling the blues in Ann Arbor into the '70s. A Tri-City boy, Hebert has spent every decade since the '60s keeping his guitar chops up to par, being part of epic bands along the way…

The people's quiz is back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

From across the corn fields where the woods got heavy, Johnny Winter sounds possessed Michael 'Hooker Man' Brand. His acoustic country beginnings became electrified rock blues that elevated him across the state. Sharron 'Levi Rose' Brand was a gifted songwriter, no-rules wild child, that made her way to Mid-Michigan via Boulder, CO. When Levi & Hoo…

The Peoples Quiz, QUIZIMODO is back with Nola & James which aired on 30-10-2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Eric Renner Brown is a Senior Editor at Billboard magazine and was previously on staff covering music at Entertainment Weekly and the concert industry at Pollstar. Eric is a Sagittarius Sun // Sagittarius Moon // Scorpio Rising. We sit down to chat about the music and astrology of Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and Phil Lesh of—you know it—the Grateful De…

The People's Quiz, QUIZIMODO is back with the dynamic duo Gary & Nursen which aired on 23-10-2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR

Jiaan is a wonderful 16 year old girl who cares for her brother, Ethan, who has Autism and also her working mother, Natalie who has a medical condition. Jiaan is an inspiring young woman and shares her story with Tod on THE NIGHTSHIFT. https://www.carerswa.asn.au/our-services/young-carers/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Current Band=CDF (Cashman/Drysdale/Furlo). Forever a Saginaw music maven, Mick Furlo began a string of musical excellence that dates back to the early '80s. His band was the farm-team for many of the rock greats to leave the area, particularly two members of The Verve Pipe. A former club owner, Furlo's golden pipes have become a mid-Michigan touchs…

Meet Emile Diffley; he's the 28 year-old owner of Banter Hospitality, a counter-service restaurant known for its bright atmosphere and iconic breakfast burrito. In this episode, we learn about Emile's history working in different cities, his passion for quality food and smooth operations, and the challenges to providing a unique-yet-familiar food e…

THE NIGHTSHIFT'S Girls Talk Segment with Tanya Stapleton - 17-10-2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 6PR