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We’re back! Episode 8 features a festival wrap-up episode from Moccasin Creek Festival featuring music recorded live from the main stage on June 23rd and 24th at Larson’s Landing in Effingham, IL. You’ll hear songs from Greg Klyma, Chain Station, Steve Poltz, and Sarah Beatty (not live)...who all played brilliant sets at Bill’s festival. The weather and crowd couldn’t have been more pleasant and we hope you enjoy this recap of the 2017 Moccasin Creek Festival. Thanks for being patient while we took a couple months off from making new episodes (busy, busy summer). Please tell a friend about the podcast and check out the gig calendar at the end of the show for a look at the coolest upcoming events in the Central Illinois area. GO SEE LIVE MUSIC! Artists and sponsors featured in this episode: Greg Klyma Steve Poltz Chain Station Sarah Beatty Guitar Lessons with Marty Williamson Image Squared Marketing Moccasin Creek Festival Grapevine Bluegrass Festival Wander Down Music Festival Visit grapevinebluegrass.com, wanderdownmusicfestival.com/ and like Jack Rabbit Radio Hour on Facebook. Don’t forget to come out and enjoy or perform at Songwriter Open Mic night every Wednesday at Village Wine in Effingham, IL.

Episode 7 features several artists from May 14th’s Songwriter Open Mic at Village Wine in Effingham: Kevin Elliott, Zach Linley, Elastic Waist Band, Robert Johnson, and Michael Ahlvers. We typically bring you an artist feature and interview, but this week we just wanted to share the music from a fantastic edition of open mic and celebrate the end of season 1 of the Jack Rabbit Radio Hour with a whole show of top-notch, local, original music. We’re taking a break for the month of June to focus on Moccasin Creek Festival. Stay connected with us as we’ll be releasing bonus content throughout June to tide you over until season 2 starts in July, complete with show audio and interviews from Moccasin Creek Festival! Artists and sponsors featured in this episode: Kevin Elliott Zach Linley Elastic Waist Band Robert Johnson Michael Ahlvers Guitar Lessons with Marty Williamson Image Squared Marketing Moccasin Creek Festival Visit moccasincreekfestival.com and grapevinebluegrass.com and like Jack Rabbit Radio Hour on Facebook. Don’t forget to come out and enjoy or perform at Songwriter Open Mic night every Wednesday at Village Wine in Effingham, IL.

Episode 6 featured a conversation with the Toronto-based blues and rock duo, catl. They recently shot a video to promote their upcoming album right here in Effingham - at Image Squared Marketing. We’ll have an interview with catl along with audio from the video shoot and private show. We'll also bring you audio from Songwriter Open Mic from 5/3/17, with performances by Dana Anderson, producer Garrett Burris, Whiskey Bend, and Cherry Devore. Artists and sponsors featured in this episode: Guitar Lessons with Marty Williamson Image Squared Marketing Moccasin Creek Festival Dana Anderson Garrett Burris Whiskey Bend Cherry Devore Visit moccasincreekfestival.com and grapevinebluegrass.com and like Jack Rabbit Radio Hour on Facebook. Don’t forget to come out and enjoy or perform at Songwriter Open Mic night every Wednesday at Village Wine in Effingham, IL.

Episode 5 spotlights Southern IL musician Tim Crosby and his band The Lightning Strikes. Tim talks with producer Garrett about growing up and playing music in small town Illinois, and how the songs for the recently released record “Resurrection Mule Farm” came together. We’ll hear some music from the new album. Bill’s Songwriter Almanac segment will dive into his song “Got No Money” and we’ll hear music from Village Wine open mic night by John Crouch of Casey, IL and Dana Anderson of Granite City, IL.. Stay tuned for the gig list, a 30 second guitar lesson from Marty Williamson...and more! Artists and sponsors featured in this episode: Tim Crosby and the Lightning Strikes John Crouch Dana Anderson Guitar Lessons with Marty Williamson Image Squared Marketing Moccasin Creek Festival Visit moccasincreekfestival.com and grapevinebluegrass.com and like Jack Rabbit Radio Hour on Facebook. Don’t forget to come out and enjoy or perform at Songwriter Open Mic night every Wednesday at Village Wine in Effingham, IL.

Episode 4 features an artist spotlight on Brock Zeman, a prolific songwriter from Carleton Place, Ontario. He, along with Carbondale, IL-based Hugh DeNeal played a house show at Bill’s in Effingham on March 31st. We’ll play some tunes from that show along with an interview with Brock. Bill takes us through the writing process for one of his tunes, “Just Another Thing,” we check out some music from Songwriter Open Mic and, of course, we’ll run through all the can’t-miss gigs coming up in East Central Illinois. Artists and sponsors featured in this episode: Brock Zeman Hugh DeNeal Black Sheep John Kennedy Craig Baumberger Guitar Lessons with Marty Williamson Image Squared Marketing Moccasin Creek Festival Visit moccasincreekfestival.com and grapevinebluegrass.com and like Jack Rabbit Radio Hour on Facebook. Don’t forget to come out and enjoy or perform at Songwriter Open Mic night every Wednesday at Village Wine in Effingham, IL.

Episode 3 features a spotlight on some of the heavy hitters from our Effingham music scene, as Marty Williamson and Matt Poss sit down for interviews. We'll be talking about the March 4th "6 String Summit" at the Effingham Performance Center, we'll find out what Bill’s country-rocker brother Matt Poss is up to these days and hear a few live songs from him, and you’ll find out about the upcoming events that you should attend. Artists and sponsors featured in this episode: Guitar Lessons with Marty Williamson Matt Poss Larry Poss Visit moccasincreekfestival.com and grapevinebluegrass.com and like Jack Rabbit Radio Hour on Facebook. Don’t forget to come out and enjoy or perform at Songwriter Open Mic night every Wednesday at Village Wine in Effingham, IL.

Episode 2 features Bloomington, IL-based Chicago Farmer. He, along with Willie Watson, packed the Castle Theatre back on March 2nd and Bill was able to sneak in a quick interview with the talented and clever songsmith before the show. You’ll also hear performances from March 1st’s Songwriter Open Mic at Village Wine in Effingham, IL by Christopher Lee, Craig Baumberger, John Crouch, and Taylor Steele. The Songwriter Almanac portion of the show will take you through the evolution of one of Bill’s own songs and, as always, there’s a look at the local concert calendar. Artists and sponsors featured in this episode: Chicago Farmer Christopher Lee Taylor Steele John Crouch

Episode 1 features an Artist Spotlight segment on Taylor Steele, a magnificent young guitar player, singer, and songwriter out of Greenville, IL. We will also hear music from February 8th’s Village Wine Open Mic in Effingham, IL. Bill has the rundown on the area’s upcoming music events and much more! Please find us on Facebook Artists and links featured in this episode: Lance Downs & Banker Street Relics Whiskey Bend Taylor Steele