What is Live ‘n’ Kickin’?
Every week LNK is recorded live then broadcast 60 times on 51 radio stations, both terrestrial and internet, all over the US. These include rock, country, jazz, folk, hip hop, variety, college, senior, native American, and many more.
The show includes three musical guest stars plus the host Bruce Andersen and the Cosmic Cowboy Revival Band. The guests are great musicians from all over America and beyond. They play a variety of styles on a variety of instruments. That the show is live is emphasized with cross mic humor and with great freedom for the artists.
The show uses music as the great common denominator for joy. All kinds of people perform together on the show, young, old, black, white, male, female, country, city, conservative, liberal, and even banjo players. Yes, even them. There are Grammy nominees, The Voice and America’s Got Talent finalists, regional champions, signed artists, touring veterans and the kid just starting his career. They all have a blast doing it that will bring a smile to your ears.
Lisa Addeo Xmas Special
A live performance of great xmas songs and jazz hits from Lisa Addeo and her band. Produced by Full Sail University for Live ‘n’ Kickin’. For the full video go to “Episodes”
Lisa Addeo is a pianist/vocalist who began her career as a pianist at the age of six and began performing by the age of nine. As a Liberace protégé, she played piano alongside him during his Easter Show at Radio City Music Hall and broke every attendance record ever set.
She has over 223 songs distributed worldwide.
She is a member of ASCAP, SAG-AFTRA and Local 47 Musicians Union. She earned her Master’s degree in composing, arranging and conducting from the prestigious Grove School of Music in Los Angeles.
She has had six #1 Smooth Jazz hits, is the voice of Siriusly Sinatra on SiriusXM, has recorded numerous songs singing into Frank Sinatra's vintage mic at Capitol Studios in LA, records Solo Piano music, Great American songbook, composes Spa music and produces and arranges. Her music is heard around the world.
Appearing in Episode 309
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Giovanni Montalvo
Instagram.com/Geo_mOnty/
Geo Monty is a singer-songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Central Florida. His songs revolve around themes such as nature, love, and the power of dreams. The lyrics he creates revives classic folk poeticism, while still keeping the music he makes new and fresh. He has stated his end goal with his work is to inspire, and to instill emotions that we all aspire for.
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Bre Hopkins Band
Bre has a Bachelor's degree in Recording Arts and is a freelance Audio Engineer in Sports Broadcast. It wasn't until the past few years that she became serious about wanting to pursue a career in performing. So she teamed up with a 2 time Billboard Top 40 songwriter to create an album to showcase her skill as a vocalist with a unique 21st century country sound. The album features Nashville superstars that have toured with names such as Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, and many more.
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The Byrne Brothers
TheByrneBrothers.com
The Byrne Brothers are a multi award winning family band and Irish dancers from Donegal and one of the biggest names in the Irish Festival scene in America today.
They are Luca 17 on Accordion, Finn 15 on Banjo, Dempsey 12 on Bodhran & Whistle and Dad Tommy on Uilleann Pipes, Bagpipesand Guitar. All County Champions on their instruments and the boys Ulster Champion Irish Dancers too.
Appearing in Episode 310
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Bryant and Holloway
BryantAndHollowayMusic.com
Bryant and Holloway This acoustic duo began playing music together after becoming neighbors out on Lake Hickory Nut in Central Florida. Weekend jam sessions soon morphed into many late-night recording sessions up in "the Cave" with Joe Bryant offering up his many homegrown songs and Mike Holloway collaborating by adding his unique ability to carry any song to a higher level with his creative guitar leads adding a rich complexity to the overall compositions. Their first co-write titled "Still Waters" has become a fan favorite and is a marriage of lyrics by Joe and musical composition by Mike.
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Gypsy
GypsyEliseTheRoyalBlues.com
Gypsy Elise is the rarest form of vocalist; a beautiful female contralto~ With her 3.5 octaves, and silken, throaty lower range, occasionally Milady Gypsy is mistaken for a male singer. Nothing is further from the truth! And then...you see her... it becomes crystal clear that she is not only 100% gorgeous female vocalist, she is keyboardist Ryan De Sade Way's wife and is also the very proud Mama to two beautiful children, 33 years apart!. Gypsy Elise is a force of nature, a super-charged rose to be reckoned with!
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Trees of Life
Facebook.com/TheTreesOfLife
As an independent band, Trees of Life is dedicated to spreading love, positive energy, and good vibes through their music. They believe in the profound connection among all people, symbolized by the Tree of Life. This philosophy is reflected in their lyrics and performances, which aim to unify and inspire their audience.
Appearing in Episode 311
Logan and Evonne Belle
After releasing two successful albums with Angel of the Odd (the self titled debut and Timid Soul), Logan left the group to pursue a solo career. Since then he has toured extensively and released 3 solo albums (Songs from the Everville, What Kind of Show…? , and Road), 1 collaborative effort (Taste this Future w/ Antares) and 1 album with his band Logan’s Run (Fading Stations). Logan has worked and toured with several national acts including A Flock of Seagulls and Wang Chung in addition to opening for such artists as War, Mickey Thomas’ Starship and Edwin McCain.
LoganBelleMusic.com
Accidentially on Purpose
Orlando Florida is the home base for the Accidentally On Purpose Band. Four guys with a combined talent stretching over 200 years. They were brought together “accidentally on purpose” in 2018. As luck would have it, the expression and talent that each brought to the stage was a chemistry of musical genius. The band is known for their classic rock, blues and some country.
Composed of Johnny Harrell (drums, vocals), Casey Hurley (guitar, harmonica, vocals), Tony Pennella (guitar, vocals) and Scott Lucas (bass, vocals)
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Facebook.com/DaveHillebrandtBlind Luck
About Dave: Dave Hillebrandt is a seasoned guitar player and singer-songwriter who has been an integral part of the Central Florida music scene since the mid-1980s. His extensive career spans playing in various local rock and reggae bands, enjoying a flourishing solo acoustic career, and performing at music festivals overseas.
Joined by Jeff Copland on harmonica