Posts tagged entertainment
Podcast No. 120: Lee Wilson of Jackson Escape Rooms

After his career with five different escape room businesses, stint on CBS’s Hunted, and becoming a father of four, Lee Wilson’s imagination is still running wild. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews the man behind Jackson Escape Rooms for an update on the business and the new, creative things they’re dreaming up for entertainment in West Tennessee and beyond.

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Podcast No. 110: Peter Shannon of the Jackson Symphony

Jackson is proud to boast an astounding symphony for a town our size, and today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger gets us ready for this month's Starlight Symphony by interviewing artistic director and conductor Peter Shannon. Find out how this Ireland choirboy developed his music career through diverse experiences and landed in West Tennessee.

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Podcast No. 81: Mutual Live

Anybody looking for some Southern summer tunes? We've got the perfect concert for you coming up Saturday, June 24! Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews Jackson transplants Zachary Charles and Dan Drogosh of local Southern rock band Mutual Live. Find out how this Michigan childhood friends ended up in West Tennessee and how the four years they've spent developing their music has paid off.

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Podcast No. 78: "Jackson's Still My Home"

Have you heard the Jackson "anthem" yet? If not, you're in luck because this podcast is all about Josh Smith's song, "Jackson's Still My Home." Kevin Adelsberger sits down with the artist along with Jackson Chamber President/CEO Kyle Spurgeon and University of Memphis at Lambuth music professor Dr. Jeremy Tubbs to find out how this simple song gained momentum over the last year and brought together dozens of local musicians to create something special.

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Podcast No. 68: Steve Bowers of 101.5 FM

Today we turn the mic around on 101.5 FM radio host Steve Bowers to share about his journey to Jackson and role as TV/Media Manager of Jackson Energy Authority. Find out how this ministry-minded Freed-Hardeman graduate got into the world of radio, what impressive guests he has had the joy of interviewing, and how keeping an open mind has been key in conversation that leads to understanding.

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Podcast No. 42: Rusty Robinson of Rusty's TV & Movie Car Museum

Rusty Robinson started one of the more unique museums in our area but turning his love of cars into Rusty’s TV & Movie Car Museum. Kevin Adelsberger had the opportunity to interview him for the podcast.

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Podcast No. 37: W.S. Holland, Part 2

In this episode, we continue our interview with rock and roll music legend, W.S. Holland. We'll reminisce about Johnny Cash, the famous San Quentin concert, and how W.S. Holland is still going strong and making music today with The W.S. Holland Band. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

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Podcast No. 36: W.S. Holland, Part 1

In this episode, we meet rock and roll music legend, W.S. Holland. We discuss how he earned the nickname “Fluke” his early days in rock and roll. Learn how a man with a set of borrowed drums joined Carl Perkins at Sun Records to make music history. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

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Podcast No. 31: Ontoni Reedy

In this episode, we welcome Ontoni Reedy to our front porch. Mr. Reedy is a teacher, musician, and actor and performed most recently in the Jackson Theater Guild’s production of “South Pacific.” We’ll talk about his experiences as a teacher with The Montessori School at Bemis, and his work with the community and the arts. Plus, Ontoni will perform his original song, “Jackson TN"!

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