Midwest Beat

According to Willie Nelson, “A.J. Croce has wisdom beyond his years. With his music, he represents his generation with a profound sense of honesty in his lyrics and quality in his delivery. The future of entertainment is safe in his hands!” He speaks with Tom Lounges about new album, past influence, and future plans on this eidtion of Midwest Beat!

Join Tom Lounges as he chats live in studio with a truly great talent who flew in all the way from LA to perform live, chat future music endeavors, and talk about real life, Brigitte Purdy! From Blues to Soul she is truly an amazing woman you don't want to miss this edition of Midwest Beat 

Come join Tom Lounges as he talks with Singer/Songwriter/Pianoman Jamie M Harrison! Jamie truly has an ear for music as well as a perfect blend of raw authenticity with musical technicality. Join us in the studio on this Midwest Beat. 

This edition of  "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" originally aired on TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019  

Guest:  BRYAN CHRISTIANSEN of National Led Zeppelin Tribute NO QUARTER 

Former drummer of "The Police" Stewart Copeland talks his new DVD coming out which details tour antics of the band as well as secrets behind music videos on this week's Midwest Beat

"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" 40th Aniversery is here and we are celebrating by having the "Long Haired Country Boy" right here in the studio! Charlie Daniels talk orgins, current touring schedule, and new music right here on Midwest Beat!

Tom Lounge's interviews Todd Aulwurm on his new lead performance of "Dames at Sea" on this edition of Midwest Beat.

Tom Lounges talks with a true family band, The Nashberry Collective! They talk roots, musical past, and an upcoming fundraiser at the Valparasio YMCA on this weeks edition of Midwest Beat!

Mojo returns! Tom and Mojo catch up after Mojo's trip to Memphis to accept Muddy Water's award for his influential song "Rolling Stones" on this weeks Midwest Beat.

We are joined by James Getta, Jack Whittle, and Walter Lenkes to discuss this exciting event! We play some live music, talk BBQ, and get excited for the Springout to Summer Festival right here on Midwest Beat.

Jim Peterik is a survivor. Those words were prophetically spoken first on the back of his first solo album "Dont Fight the Feeling" back in the seventies. In the deecades since, Jim has lived to that term. With an impressive track record of being a tremendous powerhouse in music production and writing, he is also a humble wonderful human being. Join Tom Lounges as he sits down with an old friend (over the phone) on Midwest Beat.

Nomad Planets are live in the studio! Join Tom Lounges as he talks news, upcoming shows, and all things Nomad Planets! They perform live in the studio as we get personal, right here on "Midwest Beat"

Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC- based chamber-pop group October Project. As a solo artist, Mary has released several compelling albums, including the fantastic re-working of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” for V2 Records and her wonderful, original studio album “The Other Side of Time” on Sony Odyssey. Her voice is one of the most alluring, unique, and hauntingly beautiful of our generation. Join Tom Lounges as he talks past, present, and future on Midwest Beat.

Adam Gawlikowski & Friends will perform a benefit concert for Bishop Noll’s Ignite & Inspire capital campaign on Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. in the Bishop Noll auditorium theater

The Way Down Wanderers are from the very heartland of America – central Illinois, Peoria, to be exact – which is reflected in their distinctive sound, which draws on elements of bluegrass, but also touches on classic rock influences including the multi-part harmonies of the Beach Boys and The Band’s hybrid soul, as well as the roots qualities of The Avett Brothers and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, with surprising elements of jazz, classical music and even hip-hop. Tom Lounges speaks Austin Krause-Thompson and Collin Krause

This editon of  "MIDWEST BEAT with TOM LOUNGES" originally aired April 19, 2019 on 89.1FM-LAKESHORE PUBLIC RADIO...

GUESTS: SCOTT HOLT & ROGER EARL of Earl & The Agitators, TED NEELEY of "Jesus Christ Superstar," and WANDA JACKSON

The blues rock superstar ensemble EARL & THE AGITATORS are spotlighted during the entire first hour as Tom chats with guitarist/vocalist SCOTT HOLT and drummer/band namesake, ROGER EARL. A handful of their songs are featured during this portion of the program that will surely have listeners dancing in their seats.

Join Tom Lounges as he enters the mind of a true genius of The Region, Jef Sarver. Jef gives us insight on future projects as well as some live performances, right here in the studio.

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" was originally aired on 89.1FM - Lakeshore Public Radio on APRIL 5, 2019.

MUSICAL GUESTS:  

JEF SARVER, JEFF MASSEY, JERICA PALIGA, STEFANI DAISEY, JACK WHITTLE, JAMES GEDDA, LeANN STUTLER, CHAD CLIFFORD, TRI-WAY, JUSTIN KING, FRANK RUVOLI, and DAN LEMMON with Cousin Dave

This edition of Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges" originally aired on TUESDAY, MARCH 29th on 89.1FM - LAKESHORE PUBLIC RADIO

GUEST:  International Vibraphonist, Educator & Bandleader STEFON HARRIS of BLACKOUT

Globally respected, vibraphonist STEFON HARRIS has taught music at many top institutions; and his group Blackout's latest album "Sonic Creed" was named "#1 Jazz Album of 2018."

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" was originally aired on 89.1FM - Lakeshore Public Radio on March ??, 2019.

MUSICAL GUEST:  DANI RABIN of   MARBIN

Marbin began their career in 2006 as an all instrumental quartet. Marbin have stayed true to their original vision of letting only their instruments be their "voice."

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" originally aired on March 16, 2019 on 89.1FM-Lakeshore Public Radio.

TOPIC: The First Inaugral Concours Car Show & Blues Party

GUESTS: LESLIE BAILEY & MARK VAN BUSKIRK
 

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" was originally aired on 89.1FM - Lakeshore Public Radio on Friday, March 15th

GUEST:  WE THREE: The sibling pop trio America fell in love with on NBC-TV's hit series, "America's Got Talent"

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" was originally aired on 89.1FM - Lakeshore Public Radio on March 12, 2019.

MUSICAL GUEST:  BRUCE BORDERS - "The Mayor of Rock 'N' Roll"

Doing an impression of Elvis Presley since his teenage years, Indiana State Representative BRUCE BORDERS (R), long ago mastered the craft of shaking his legs, swiveling his hips and curling his lip, while faithfully belting out the songs that once upon a time, turned a Mississippi sharecropper's kid into a king.  

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" was originally aired on 89.1FM - Lakeshore Public Radio on March 8, 2019.

MUSICAL GUEST:  JIM BABJAK of   The Smithereens
 

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges was originally broadcast on March 1, 2019 on 89.1FM - Lakeshore Public Radio

MUSICAL GUEST: SWITCHBACK  

  This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges was originally broadcast on March 1, 2019 on 89.1FM - Lakeshore Public Radio

MUSICAL GUEST: ANGIE CAMPBELL 

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" was originally aired on February 26, 2019 on 89.1FM-Lakeshore Public Radio.  It was given an encore broadcast on March 2, 2019

MUSICAL GUEST: 

DENNIS STROUGHMATT of CREOLE STOMP

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" originally aired on February, 22, 2019 on 89.1FM-Lakeshore Public Radio.  It enjoyed four encore broadcasts over the next two weeks.

GUEST: 
Actor/Musician ZACKARY STEVENSON (who protrays Carl Perkins in "Million Dollar Quartet")

This edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with TOM LOUNGES" originally aired on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019 on 89.1FM - LAKESHORE PUBLIC RADIO

GUEST:  Singer/Actress/Author/Radio Host DEANA MARTIN