Episodes
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Jonny’s Secret Stash - Ep 82 with Ron Spears and Dino Jackson
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
What a pleasure to have my old friend Ron Spears on the show with the awesome and talented Dino Jackson. Ron and Dino recently formed a duo (as yet unnamed) to play blues standards. We were fortunate enough to hear them play "Freight Train" and "How Long Blues." Don't miss their appearance at the Acorn Open Mic on January 13.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Jonny’s Secret Stash - Ep 81 with Brian Barber
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Very happy to have my old friend Brian Barber back on the show. Got to hear his newest song, "Hollow", which he is planning to release in February with an EP of other songs. Look for it on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, or wherever else you get your music.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Jonny’s Secret Stash - Ep 80 with Wayne Gillon from Skirt
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Matthew "Wayne" Gillon is the multi instrumentalist drummer from the band Skirt with musical influences ranging from Hip Hop to Reggae. He played for years with local band, Midwest Hype, and then moved to San Diego, CA where he honed his guitar skills only to decide that what he really wanted to do was be a drummer. After connecting with Nate and Kyla Webb at an open mic in Michigan City, they decided to form the band Skirt. Check them out at the Acorn Theater on New Years when they open for the Edgar Wilbury Experience.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Jonny’s Secret Stash - Ep 79 with Kyla Webb from Skirt
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Kyla Webb began her career as an actress where she was perpetually typecast in school plays as the "little sister" or "neighbor". She began to shine when she started doing variety shows where she could show off her witty writing and stage banter. She really hit her stride, however, when she formed her band Skirt with members of Midwest Hype and other friends who she met at the open mic at the Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City, IN. Her next step is to begin recording an album and taking her band to the next level. Don't miss her at the Acorn on New Years where she will be opening for the Edgar Wilbury Experience. She can also be seen most Tuesday nights at the open mic at the Shoreline.
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Jonnys Secret Stash - Ep 78 with Abbie Thomas
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Abbie Thomas has been playing music since she was a little kid, but it took the birth of her own child for her to realize that the corporate life was not for her and she should be playing music all the time. She has since released an album, an EP, and just released a single of White Christmas (just in time). Look out for her collaboration this spring with the Elkhart, Indiana symphony orchestra.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Jonny’s Secret Stash Ep 77 with Buddy Pearson from Freak Johnson and BP3
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Buddy Pearson is a working jazz bass player from South Bend, Indiana. From funky to traditional, he gets opportunities to do it all. He has been playing as Freak Johnson and the Buddy Pearson 3. Check him out with Freak Johnson at Leroy's Hot stuff in December 16.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Jonny’s Secret Stash - Ep 76 with Calvin Conway
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
After getting comfortable on the violin and guitar, Calvin Conway first learned to play blues harmonica when he worked at the House of Blues. He got the inspiration for his album, Dark House Deluxe, after taking a cross country train ride from Chicago through Austin to New Orleans. He has developed a musical style reminiscent of old time delta blues that is rare these days. Check out the interview and look for him playing at one of the local establishments in Harbor Country.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Jonny’s Secret Stash - Ep 75 with St. Joe Jack (Jack Adams)
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Jack Adams (aka St. Joe Jack) is a local guitarist and singer songwriter. Raised on classic rock, he brings his bluegrass inspired tunes to people all over Southwest Michigan. Check it out!
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Jonny’s Secret Stash - Ep 74 with Bruce Katz
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Bruce Katz has been playing some kind of keyboard since he was 5 years old. He is not only formally educated in music, having attended the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory in Boston, but he has also had a lifetime of education playing jazz and the blues. The list of musicians that he has played with includes John Hammond, Big Mama Thornton, Delbert McClinton, and Ronnie Earl. He has also enjoyed a significant career playing with the Allman Brothers and different manifestations of that group, including Greg Allman, Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe, and Oteil Burbridge. Don't miss his show at the Acorn Theater on October 21, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Cam Mammina has been playing guitar since he was about 8 years old and recording music since his teens. He is one of the founders of Slim Gypsy Baggage and a recent addition to Michigan based Bonehawk. When he is not selling real estate or playing music, he can be found taking care of business at his awesome new bar/food/music concept called Sideyard in Sawyer, MI.