HeyJaredMitten Music
Discovering what goes into making the local music scene possible in the great state of Michigan. Episodes include interviews with local bands/artists, industry experts, venues, recording studios, and anything else that contributes to the success of music in the Mitten state.
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Why The Mannequins Prepare for Battle of the Bands by Watching Sports and Rocky (opens the original)
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Most bands try to look cool. The Mannequins show up in full gym-bro uniforms, laugh their way into a Battle of the Bands final, and still make a serious case for why live music should feel unpredictable, communal, and alive. If you care about new rock bands, West Michigan music, or the weird magic of a great set, this one is for you. Grant, Luke, and Carter from The Mannequins join the conversation fresh off their win in the previous round and heading into the finals at The Stray . What starts w
Michigan Music Initiative: Building a Stronger Michigan Music Community through Music Awards (opens the original)
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Michigan music has a visibility problem, and this episode shows how one grassroots team is trying to fix it. Matthew Rose and Jessica are building the Michigan Music Awards to replace competition with collaboration, spotlight homegrown talent, and keep the state’s best artists from getting overlooked. They share how the idea started in a living-room conversation, why the Michigan scene needed a culture shift, and how their award show at the Aretha Franklin Jazz Cafe is becoming a real platform f
Keala Venema and Jacki Daniels at the Michigan Music Econ Summit (opens the original)
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Two Michigan artists walk into a room at the Michigan Music Econ Summit and spark an entertaining conversation about modern music careers, collaboration, and finding your place in the scene. Multi-instrumentalist Keala Venema and pop country singer-songwriter Jacki Daniels share stories that are funny, revealing, and useful for anyone building a career in music. Jacki talks about her journey from progressive rock into pop country, her work hosting songwriter showcases across Michigan, and how pe
Marley Kaye: Why the Best Shows Happen When Everyone Actually Listens (opens the original)
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Marley Kaye is a sound engineer and musician who helps lead the live audio team at The Stray, one of the rare listening-room venues where every detail matters. She also records at home, collaborates with her dad on bigger production work, teaches guitar, and performs her own music as marsfade and with The Temperances . We break down how she went from house shows and “worst garbage gear” to becoming the first audio engineer hired at The Stray, why consistency behind the board makes every show bet
How One DIY Promoter Built Fuzz Fest With No Sign-Up Sheet (opens the original)
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Chris Taylor has spent decades turning rock obsession into a living, breathing scene and Fuzz Fest is the proof. If you love DIY music, underground bands, or the kind of festival where the lineup is curated by taste instead of algorithms, this conversation is your backstage pass. Chris joins Jeff and Ryan to break down how Fuzz Fest grew from a 33-band, two-stage experiment into a beloved annual rock marathon at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. He shares why he started the festival in the first place
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