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Strung Out Episode 271: HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE CONCERT with Molly Lenz. (part one)
Jun 21, 2026
52m 56s
Strung Out Episode 270: THE PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY-An Interview with Molly Lenz
May 31, 2026
1h 28m 12s
Episode 269: “Every Song’s a Little Different." HOW JAMES WEIGEL SERVES THE MUSE
May 16, 2026
51m 32s
Strung Out Episode 268: JAMES WEIGEL'S NEIGHBORHOOD
May 3, 2026
57m 42s
Episode 267: To Build the Temple-the Creative Destruction of Justin Gillam
Apr 19, 2026
1h 01m 53s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/21/26 |  Strung Out Episode 271: HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE CONCERT with Molly Lenz. (part one) | Send us Fan Mail Molly Lenz is great at building. A carpenter of sorts in the sense that she is able to build community through her house concerts. These concerts are well known in the Chicago area and attract musicians from across the country. But you may ask, "what goes into making a successful house concert?" This is where Lenz comes in. Starting back in New Jersey, she created a concert series that brought talent into direct contact with "stalwarts" or avid ... | 52m 56s | ||||||
| 5/31/26 |  Strung Out Episode 270: THE PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY-An Interview with Molly Lenz✨ | musicDJing+3 | Molly Lenz | New Jerseyrecord store | Rogers Park, Chicago | Molly LenzDJ+5 | — | 1h 28m 12s | |
| 5/16/26 |  Episode 269: “Every Song’s a Little Different." HOW JAMES WEIGEL SERVES THE MUSE✨ | musicteaching+3 | James Weigel | Flatts and Sharpe | Chicago | musicianteaching+3 | — | 51m 32s | |
| 5/3/26 |  Strung Out Episode 268: JAMES WEIGEL'S NEIGHBORHOOD✨ | musicIllinois music traditions+3 | James Weigel | REO Speedwagon | Metamora, IllinoisChicago+1 | James WeigelMetamora+5 | — | 57m 42s | |
| 4/19/26 |  Episode 267: To Build the Temple-the Creative Destruction of Justin Gillam✨ | creativitydestruction+4 | Justin Gillam | Mudflapps | — | Justin GillamMudflapps+5 | — | 1h 01m 53s | |
| 3/29/26 |  Strung Out Episode 266: THIS IS ME, I SWEAR-JUSTIN GILLAM✨ | authenticitymusic+3 | Justin Gillam | — | — | authentic lifemusic creation+3 | — | 1h 07m 30s | |
| 3/15/26 |  Strung Out Episode 265: BARRETT TASKY WRITES AGAIN✨ | musicsongwriting+3 | Barrett Tasky | — | — | Barrett Taskymusic+4 | — | 57m 54s | |
| 3/1/26 |  Strung Out Episode 264: A PYRAMID OF BARRETT-THE MUSIC OF BARRET TASKY✨ | musicperformance+3 | Barrett Tasky | Barrett's Hidden Agenda | — | Barrett Taskymusic+3 | — | 1h 03m 24s | |
| 2/15/26 |  Strung Out Episode 263: A MAGICAL BEAST-HERSHYL EDWARD'S CREATIVE PROCESS✨ | creative processmusic performance+3 | Hershyl Edwards | Macca Pazza | — | Hershyl EdwardsMacca Pazza+5 | — | 54m 48s | |
| 2/1/26 |  Episode 262: THE BEAT OF HIS DRUM-THE DYNAMISM OF HERSHYL EDWARDS.✨ | drummingsongwriting+4 | Hershyl Edwards | — | — | drum teachersongwriting+3 | — | 56m 48s | |
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| 1/18/26 |  Strung Out Episode 261: PLUMB THE SOUL-THE CREATIVE FORCE OF DOCTORSTARCRUMBS✨ | creative processsongwriting+3 | Nic Nepomiachi | — | — | songwritingcreative process+5 | — | 54m 38s | |
| 1/4/26 |  Strung Out Episode 260--Reaching for the stars-with Dr. Starcrumbs✨ | creative life journeymusic exploration+3 | Nic Nepomiachi | — | Telluride, ColoradoChicago | musicbands+5 | — | 1h 00m 53s | |
| 12/21/25 |  Episode 259: THE DRIVEN MUSE-HOW CHARLIE OTTO GETS CREATIVE✨ | creativitysongwriting+3 | Charlie Otto | This Must be the BandDJ no DJ+3 | — | Charlie Ottosongwriting+5 | — | 1h 02m 26s | |
| 12/7/25 |  Strung Out 258: THE BAND CALLED CHARLIE OTTO✨ | musicsolo artist+3 | Charlie Otto | This Must be the BandDJ no DJ+3 | — | Charlie OttoChicago singer-songwriter+3 | — | 1h 08m 02s | |
| 11/23/25 |  Strung Out Episode 257: A CLEVER PEACH, THE CREATIVITY OF JIM TASHJIAN. | Send us Fan Mail Jim Tashjian started out studying jazz guitar in university, which brought him into many different musical projects. He drifted toward, pop and rock, drawn by the interest of songwriting. Bands like District 97, Miss Remember, Storm Jameson are but a few of the music groups that Tashjian has had a commanding hand in. Our second interview focuses on Tashjian's songwriting process. We also get a chance to hear his way around a guitar and some insights into the... | 46m 26s | ||||||
| 11/9/25 |  Strung Out Episode 256: JIM TASHJIAN-- ON HIS TERMS | Send us Fan Mail In our media-saturated world, it is easy to overlook the many artists that thrive without labels, without big tours, without all the hoopla and soap opera intrigue that accompanies "success" these days. These individuals thrive on their own terms, and such is the multi-talented songwriter, guitarist and band mate of several successful independent groups, Jim Tashjian. Tashjian started out studying jazz guitar in university, which brought him into many different mu... | 57m 10s | ||||||
| 10/26/25 |  Strung Out Episode 255: HOMEGROWN. THE CREATIVE WAYS OF LESLIE BEUKELMAN | Send us Fan Mail Leslie Beukelman is an artist that draws on his rural upbringing, her college education into jazz and performance and her first-hand entrepreneurial experience as a full-time working musician to be an expert on how to make a living at music. Her songs are honest, rooted in her experiences with growing up, facing life challenges and being joyful in her art. A great source of wisdom on how to take control of one's career and define your own success. A mental a... | 51m 33s | ||||||
| 9/21/25 |  Strung Out Episode 254: THE SONGWRITER NEXT DOOR. LESLIE BEUKELMAN | Send us Fan Mail Leslie Beukelman grew up in Sandwich, Illinois. Her parents were musicians and perhaps her drummer mother (who was performing while 8 months pregnant with Lelsie) that instilled the desire to write and make music. After a degree in jazz performance/jazz studies from Roosevelt University, Beukelman had a choice of a myriad places to bring her many talents. She chose to stay in Chicago and tap into the diverse musical scene. As a hummingbird is able to... | 54m 41s | ||||||
| 9/7/25 | Strung Out Episode 253: MOMMA'S IN THE KITCHEN. THE CREATIVE CORE OF KELLI OWENS HUTTON | Send us Fan Mail Kelli Owens Hutton has had it all--and has had it as well. A musician, once signed to Atlantic Records, Owens Hutton found herself: midlife, middle class, midwestern and in crisis. Raising a family and wondering what to do with her rock n' roll, she founded MomCore--an exploration of the famous saying "all men lead lives of quiet desperation" but from the perspective of the 21st century, holding-it-all together woman. Real life and real issues come to roost ... | 47m 00s | ||||||
| 8/24/25 |  Strung Out Episode 252: IF MOMMA AIN'T HAPPY-EXPLORING THE MOMCORE REVOLUTION WITH KELLI OWENS HUTTON | Send us Fan Mail Kelli Owens Hutton walks the walk. A Berklee College of Music graduate, she was signed with Atlantic Records for a while, pursuing the rock and roll dream. Then life stepped in, (as life has a way of doing) and Kelli found herself married, middle-aged, middle class and a mother. What's a rocker to do? Find a genre, that's what. From her experience as both an artist, a woman and yes, mom she launched MomCore. MomCore is hard driving rock ... | 1h 01m 20s | ||||||
| 8/9/25 |  Strung Out Episode 251: THE REWARDING WORK-LIAM DAVIS' SONGCRAFT | Send us Fan Mail Five-time grammy nominee Liam Davis has not only spent his life with some pretty amazing bands, but he has also produced some pretty amazing bands and artists. Furthermore, he has also started teaching on unique techniques for song crafting. This podcast is a must view/listen for anyone who wants to either learn how to write a song or pick up a few tips on how to make a good song even better. You can contact Davis through his website www.LiamDavis.com for more inf... | 54m 17s | ||||||
| 7/27/25 |  Strung Out Episode 250: MULTI-FACETED. THE DIAMOND WORLD OF LIAM DAVIS | Send us Fan Mail Liam Davis is a multi-faceted musician, songwriter, and producer. The Grammy-nominated musician not only is part of the Chicago band Frisbee, he has his own solo career. songwriting workshops and has been part of such projects as Justin Davis, The Diff, Part-time lovers and Soft Opening. His website is www.liamdavis.com. Support the show We are always grateful to have you listening to STRUNG OUT. Here are some important links: SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www... | 37m 30s | ||||||
| 7/13/25 | Strung Out Episode 249. NORA O'CONNOR: EMBRACING THE SONG | Send us Fan Mail There are singer-songwriters out there who are so good at making other singer-songwriters look so good that we forget how good they are. Nora O'Connor is one such singer-songwriter. The folks she has toured and recorded with are a who's-who of Americana music: The Decemberists, Neko Case, and The New Pornographers. But make no mistake, O'Connor is a singer-songwriter first and foremost. Her latest album "My Heart" (we get to hear her perform the title track)... | 51m 10s | ||||||
| 6/29/25 | Strung Out Episode 248: AMERICANA THE BEAUTIFUL--THE MUSIC OF NORA O'CONNOR | Send us Fan Mail Nora O'Connor has been a mainstay of the Americana music scene in Chicago, having toured and recorded with The Decemberists, Neko Case, and The New Pornographers, to mention a few. She is also a prolific songwriter and musician. Her latest album, "My Heart" goes for the heart with an amazing array of finely crafted tunes. Nora's voice is honest and moving, her ability to deliver a song puts her right up and in front of an audience--a place she has definitely... | 53m 26s | ||||||
| 6/15/25 |  Strung Out Episode 247: THE CREATIVE MIND OF TED RUSSELL KAMP. | Send us Fan Mail Ted Russell Kamp is a sing-songwriter, based in Los Angeles. He also produces many acts and is a one-man powerhouse in the Americana music scene. In this second interview, Martin talks to Ted about his song crafting, advice for those new to the independent music business and some sage advice about how to keep afloat and your wits about you in one of the most challenging, but rewarding gigs out there. His website www.tedrussellkamp.com. Support the show We are alwa... | 58m 31s | ||||||
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