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 Hound Smith fro…

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 relaxed approach t…

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… TDHS is here t…

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 to life throug…

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 book about his jo…

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 artist. Drew, Tamm…

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 fleshed out with a g…

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 "College Ave" in…

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 Wisconsin during the pa…

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 are kicking off…

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 "When You Were …

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 rotation. The …

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 episode are a few of …

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 Drew Crew (Eri…

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 a Listen!…

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 get a sample o…

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 that since Mile 9.…

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 music right here.…

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 these three pros ha…

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 high amongst a …

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 with Drew and Kube…

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 together. Catch up…

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 young years of frie…

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 shares more detai…

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 favorite Chris…

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 what the future of…

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 find out just how…

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!Oleh Drew Hahn

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 this episode. Go…

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 that keep light, m…

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 into bands you may…

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 movie rental, co…

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 favorite Mile of Music…

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 two keywords als…

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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 Local favorite. …

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 also. Take A List…

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 come along from…

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…

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 straight winds …

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…

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 Lawrence. So s…

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 perk or two. Take …

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Bad jokes and lots of curse words....Its an informative and frothy live sesh. We are recapping this past week of music in the Valley including WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) award nominations just announced. Plus we are hitting the road. Take a listen and get the scoop #LateNightLiveOleh Drew Hahn

Kuber Producer and I are still catching our breathes from this past weekend. Switching gears here...movies! Isnt it Romantic, lets just say its Beguiling ;). Plus a few favorite Oscar moments discussed as well. If you love us you'll love this! Listen today!Oleh Drew Hahn

Its the Season Premiere folks....its a hot hot ep which is needed during this cold cold time much of us our experiencing. My producer and I were recently Manchestered...again! Its not fun either. Ill share with you the latest go round. Plus im talking music as usual with emphasis on songs and performances from a Mile of Music favorite. Also, Drew m…

This one is wrapped nicely in a small package but still has great value. We are wrapping up season 4 here with a brief discussion on Hallmark Christmas movies and all the corniness and joy we make fun of but also love to sink into. Plus I also have some shout-outs and thanks yous to deliver this holiday eve. So long 2018. Thanks to all for joining …

TDHS is celebrating Christmas and its 70th episode and this one is sure to become part of your yearly holiday tradition. In this ep is heart and soul thoughts with humor and life antidotes along with some amazing christmas music I need you to hear from Mile of Music Artist and others. Perfect listen while wrapping the gifts or trimming the tree, or…

Mile of Music, Door County, Gardens, and kicked in the Taint. AKA Music, Wine, Flowers, and Being Manchestered. Find out what it all means in todays podcast which features said topics and an explanation of 'Being Manchestered'. Spoiler Alert...its not all good. Dive in and Take a Listen. FREE. Find the show on Facebook, The Drew Hahn Show.…