Beyond the Mile & Through the Music. We explore the music scene that is Appleton. With emphasis on original music by artists who appear at Mile at Music and visit back beyond the Mile. Music Commentary, Artist interviews, Featured songs and general banter to create a leisurely stroll through the music. Take a Listen.
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Send us a text “Weather” or not everything went as planned, the gang of moment makers was FLOORED by this year’s FANTASTIC acts! TDHS is back with an all-new episode highlighting the many highs, the very few lows, and every moment in between from Mile 11. Erin joins Drew on the podcast to discuss their takes on this year’s new and returning favorit…
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Send us a text The Valley is becoming well known for some live original music. Each week dozens of performances occur. Getting to all the music is unrealistic or perhaps a busy schedule made you have to skip a favorite. If only there was a weekly round-up of some of the actual music heard Live From The Valley. In this concept episode the podcast we…
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Send us a text Delivering outstanding service to listeners in times of need, The Brevet certainly lives up to their military-inspired name. Their music has played a part in fans’ lives from weddings to divorces, and from guilty-pleasure TV shows all the way to Appleton beginning at Mile 9. (Just not to the Olympics… yet!) From their Orange County o…
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Send us a text The gang is finally rested up and ready to recap the music and moments of this year’s Mile of Music. Tammy joins Drew to talk about chance encounters, unexpected favorite venues, and coincidental meaningful moments from a new favorite artist - but it’s no coincidence that the crew made it out for another epic year! Tune in as the pol…
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Send us a text The dysfunctional angels / song witches are back together for an unfiltered look at the road to Mile 11, from the first 50 to recent artist drops, favorite venues, the Situation Room, the documentary in the works from PBS Wisconsin, and all the pit stops in between. Side to side, up and down, here we are… let’s go to town! Listen up …
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Send us a text After a Brand New Fall, it was just a Matter Of Time before the TDHS would Make It Out with another new-to-you Mile Recap and Recall flashback episode. There’s a reason these episodes are called the Moments From Mile 10 series, and this one in particular is all about savoring those moments. From Spiderman to Spongebob, listen in as t…
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Send us a text If you’re feeling like a year or two has already passed since Mile 10, you’re not alone… the Drew Crew has been feeling it since September. But get those spreadsheets ready: summer is on the horizon and Mile 11 is in sight! With 150+ artists already announced for this year’s festival, TDHS is back to get you in the Mile mood with par…
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Send us a text The “day people” may make the rules, but it doesn’t mean ZG Smith is going to follow them… although you probably could have guessed that from his t-shirt collection. If his name sounds familiar, it might be because of one of the other Zack Smiths that come up in your search results. Or it may be because a song from the former Smooth …
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Send us a text Bad tattoos, empty bottles, excess travel… the dark side of rock ‘n’ roll? Or moments and mishaps from Mile 10 with the Drew Crew? As the post-Mile freedom sets in, Kuber Producer returns from hiatus to chat with Drew about this year’s highlights in part one of the TDHS Moments From Mile 10 series. She’ll tell you she took a more rel…
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Send us a text Mile 10 is right around the corner (the countdown is on!) and this year, it’s personal. The Mile-stone event brings back heavy-hitting favorites, recent discoveries, and all-new artists for four days of original music. With countless performances across so many local venues, how does a listener keep everything straight? Have no fear……
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Send us a text Claire Kelly believes if you run out of things to write about, you’re just not paying attention. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter certainly has plenty of places to turn for inspiration. From spontaneous spin-the-bottle collaborations to touring through Europe, from a hairless cat to heartfelt letters to herself, her stories come…
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Send us a text The family business, a car crash, and Al Capone, all set to the sound of the pedal steel… it’s not a gangster film, it’s Jackson Mankowski! Drew sits down with the genre-hopping Jackson ahead of his long-awaited return to Mile of Music to reflect on the experiences and life learnings behind his songs. With enough stories to fill a bo…
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Send us a text The light turned green and we are on the metaphorical road to Mile 10! This episode, while recorded earlier and now released late, features Drew, Tammy & Erin as they catch up on all things music. The Big News...Mile of Music has released artist names for Mile 10. The crew each highlights an early fav with a song featured by said art…
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Send us a text Canadian indie-rock band Long Range Hustle sits down with Drew to discuss the adventures of being on the road. They dive into how Long Range Hustle got its name, how their creative process can look, and where songs go when they just don't quite make the cut for an album. Long Range Hustle features two talented lead vocals thats flesh…
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Send us a text In this episode Drew sits down with rising indie pop/rock star Kal Schimmers. Kal has a unique and powerful voice paired nicely with his slick and beautiful electric guitar skills. Find out where Kals early inspirations came from that led him to being featured at 2 Mile of Musics fests so far. He also breaks down his latest release "…
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Send us a text Recorded at Gibson Community Music Hall in Appleton; Sam Ness sat down for an interview to talk about his musical journey thus far in his young life. From his roots in Wisconsin, to time overseas living pretty much homeless and honing in his sound. Sam has since returned back to the states, hunkered down in the Northwoods of Wisconsi…
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Send us a text The bands back together and we are as eccentric as ever. Drew Crew members Tammy and Erin join the show to rehash recent music adventures, blow some steam off about the stupid things stupid people say, and then dabble in comparing their Vinyl collecting experience. PLUS there is always room for an Awkward Artist Moment from Drew! We …
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Send us a text This exceptional episode features musician Carter Hulsey. An Appleton favorite, a Joplin native, a Nashville resident and all around awesome guy; Carter breaks down his recent music, reflects on some older stuff, and opens up about life over the past few years. He dives into getting music published after becoming sober with the song …
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Send us a text An episode so awesome it cant be missed. Featuring an interview with Me Like Bees front man Luke Scheafer. Luke joins the show to talk about the band’s latest album “Disco Two Step”. Get the low down on some of their tracks from this latest release, plus find out where it all started for the band and what its like to encounter member…
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Send us a text Musician and Appleton native Michael Grabner joins the show. In this riveting episode Michael discusses his music and opens up about addiction, health scares and the struggles life throws our way and overcoming them. Plus find out the moment that helped encourage Michael to continue with music after a pandemic. Featured in the episod…
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Send us a text Talking Tunes with Joplin band Fox Royale. The guys join the show to talk about their young journey so far, some of their song writing collaborations, who's coming and who's going from the band, and whats ahead. Get the inside deats of their latest single, Carnival Gods, and when we can possibly expect a full album. Plus the complete…
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Send us a text We continue to recap Mile 9! Drew Crew member Erin joins the show to recap some of her favorite moments and touch on some of the more vulnerable times shared on the Mile. Hear soundbites from JD Eicher and band member Carson of Ponce live from Mile. This ep truly rounds out the Mile experience and how we, as the Drew Crew do it! Take…
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Send us a text 7000apart joins the podcast to discuss their latest EP release "Feel Your Feelings, Side A" as well as their journey so far and whats to come for them as they make the move to Sweden. We break down some of their songs and what goes into taking thoughts of mental health and life thus far and turning it into beautiful pop ballads. Plus…
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Send us a text Remembering Mile9 continues with Drew Crew member Tammy. We continue to share artists moments as we asked "what was that moment that spoke to you to become a musician". Part two features' clips with Caleb Hawley and 87 Nights. Plus Tammy and Drew share which artists they were most bummed about not seeing and steps taken to remedy tha…
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Send us a text Relive the excitement of Mile 9 as experienced by the Drew Crew. This years artist ask was "what was that moment that spoke to you to become a musician". Part one features clips with Long Range Hustle and The Stews. Plus Kuber Producer share some of their insights and experience from the Mile. Get to the know the artists and their mu…
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Send us a text Taking a deep dive into music headed to the Valley for Mile of Music Mile 9. Erin and Tammy join Drew to explore new artists to the festival and include tunes from said artists. They are also sharing which shows they are most excited to see, new venues, and tips and tricks for maneuvering the Mile. If you want advice from anyone thes…
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Send us a text Musician Laura Bomber joins the podcast to discuss her writing process and some insights behind her music. Laura will be featured at Mile 9, so get a first glimpse and/or a further look into a must see artist this year at Mile of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin. A rising star in the music scene, Laura's indie folk vibes sets herself up …
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Send us a text Have you heard about Divoc Bifurcate? If not your going to want to tune in. Drew and Kuber Producer are back with this season 6 Teaser episode. Strictly Drew and Kuber doing what they do best...Yammer! Its got some salty topics that they fill you in on with quirky bits that will get you psyched for the upcoming season 6. Catch up wit…
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Send us a text Sam Burchfield and Pip the Pansy join Drew on the podcast. They are catching up about their extended stay in Appleton. Sharing stories of their stay, talking about their music and life on a bus. This is part 1 of their interview, a sampling of what makes Sam and Pip tick as a couple, as individual artist and as artists performing tog…
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Send us a text Drews back for Mid-Summer Mile bonus episode. Catch up with Drew as he interviews Isiah and Ryan from the band Salmon Run. These two guys are part of the ever growing talent pool here in the Fox Cities. With a unique sound landing between Indie and Folk, the have been dubbed a genre all their own in Neo Folk. Two friends with 20 youn…
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Send us a text In the Season 5 finale Tammy and Kuber Producer return to reminisce. They join Drew for a clip show highlighting moments of just how awkward Drew gets when he encounters musicians as told by Drew from prior episodes. Stories featuring Cory Chisel, Porkys Groove Machine, and LOLO are among the many. Along with a look back Drew also sh…
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Send us a text This holiday induced episode features several many elements of Christmas flare. Listen in as Drew shares his comical calamity of a trip he took with his Grandpa aboard the Candy Cane Train. Nothing spells disaster, in true Drew fashion, like a teeth-missing kind of debacle. Drew also quizzes listeners on holiday music heard from your…
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Send us a text There may be no Mile of Music this year, but Mile enthusiast Erin and Tammy join Drew on the podcast in effort to create a Makeshift Mile. Together they share music picks of bands they are really captivated by since Mile 7, wishing they had that opportunity to see live. The Drew Crew also reflects on past Mile moments and examine wha…
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Send us a text Deep in the throes of Quarantine comes an eccentric episode of the podcast. With pithy insights by an oddball character, your host Drew, dissects and helps navigate a strangely unique time. The music hasn’t stopped and Drew wants to remind you of that. Catch some inspirational new jams out by some of your favorite Mile artists and fi…
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Send us a text JD Eicher sits down with Drew to discuss all things JD Nation including his upcoming album, inspiration behind his hit single Evergreen, plus the unique ways he might find himself inspired to write a song. Also catch as JD reflects on his first experience at Mile of Music. Take a listen today!…
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Send us a text Drew interviews singer-songwriter Sam Burchfield on the podcast to get Sams insights on touring in Appleton, Mile of Music, Sams upcoming album, and his latest single The Last of the Honey Bees. Life is a journey and its reflected in Sams music. You'll get a good sense of Sams music and the world where it comes from by listening to t…
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Send us a text Guiding you thru the newest releases of our favorite Mile musicians, Drew also takes a look at some of the hypocrisy happening here in the Valley as well as beyond in Hollywood. There is a statue making quite some roar in Appleton, meanwhile the Super Bowl Half Time Show also made a splash. Hear some insights in true Drew fashion tha…
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Send us a text Escorting you thru the jams of bands that collectively make up a Quasi Super Genre of music. Get your Americana Rock groove going as Drew evenly mixes eccentric thoughts along with tunes to surely make for a good listening experience. Get a laugh as he discusses the latest candle fragrance by Gwyneth Paltrow or find some insights int…
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Send us a text A fun episode to kick off 2020! Showcasing some incredible tunes is always the goal, but in between we are discussing music heard at Mile of Music New Years Eve extravaganza. Then tackling the almighty new year tradition...Resolutions. They never stick, but I have a good one for this year. Then later a great American past time, the m…
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Send us a text It’s the great caper of the Candy Cane Train. This episode is filled with holiday merriment which includes snowstorms, coffee, hallmark movies, tree lights, and the whimsical story aboard the Candy Cane Train as shared by Drew himself. You’re sure to be filled with peppermint delight as well as holiday tunes from some of your favorit…
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Send us a text In this episode Drew is defining what it is to be Independently Satisfied; A insightful look at coping with Singularity. Also featured is the a few jams from a favorite artist of the Mile/Appleton along with a movie review and a fun way to pull at memories and moments of your life thru the everyday music heard around you. There are t…
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Send us a text Its a heartwarming episode filled with both laughter and sorrow. The music escorts us through another episode of the Drew Hahn show with topics for reflection and insight with a powerful message and reminder at the end. Topics include Time Shamers, Meaning behind why certain animals pop up in our lives, and to keep it light another a…
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Send us a text Things are getting giddy as we give our review of 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'; We also get giddy when discussing bands including our favorite local cover band. Listen along as we generally try to keep our composure while recording. As usual we are featuring original tracks from Mile of Music favorites, plus a bonus track from a L…
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Send us a text The after-mile glow continues on with this Mile Tell All/Secrets Revealed bonus recap. Talking a plethora of artists and moments from Mile7, Drew & Kuber experienced plenty of giddy awkward times along the Mile. If you are missing Mile this one certainly give you the feels of being back there with music from Mile7 artists featured al…
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Send us a text Mile 7 has come and gone and we are now flooded with memories and music. Kuber Producer and Drew are reviewing this years Mile of Music, highlighting some of the music heard, discussing artists seen and met, and some of the stories that go along the way when taking that 4 day stroll along the Mile. We are popping our Mile Bubble, so …
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Send us a text Talking different genres of music and honing in on one specific type that peaks my interest this Mile of Music. Featuring music from 4 artists you can find on the Mile, take an advanced stroll down College Ave and hear some sweet beats to get you groovy for Mile 7. Go on. Click play, it doesnt hurt. FREE on all platforms…
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Send us a text Lets get giddy folks. The next exit is Mile of Music and we are previewing some music to be seen and heard. We a featuring 4 songs from artists that will be showcased during Mile 7. As we journey down the highway on our road trip to Mile we do get caught up in some traffic plus we also get snagged in a storm. Where were you when the …
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Send us a text We are quiet giddy after a spectacular Smooth Hound Smith show. Catch the giddy awkwardness stories now! Plus we are giddy for Mile of Music, just 15 days away. Then also we are catching up over weekend music seen. Lastly, we finally made it to 313 Dodge. Find out our reaction. Giddy Up and listen! FREE…
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Send us a text A full interview with Porky's Groove Machine. A sit down interview with all 6 members and 1 microphone, its a one-of-a-kind experience when PGM joins the show. The nerd funk levels are high and so is my gullibility. With a Red Dog infused episode find out just what happened when Appletons very own Nerd Funk Band gathered for a Q&A at…
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Send us a text I was suckered into a Kirby vacuum presentation! In this special Late Night Live edition hear my story and experience of letting a Kirby rep into the studio and how I got misdirected into letting it happen. I certainly had no intention of buying, so challenging all their sales tricks was quiet entertaining. I did walk away with a per…
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