
What is Live ‘n’ Kickin’?
Every week LNK is recorded live then broadcast 60 times on 49 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.
Appearing in Episode 276
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Mountain Brew
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Mountain Brew, featuring the dynamic duo Andy and Sara Burr, is a versatile Americana ensemble known for their rich blend of folk, bluegrass, old-timey, classic country, blues, and Cajun/zydeco music. The core duo showcases Andy on guitar, harmonica, and vocals, and Sara on mandolin, accompanied by bass and drum tracks that enhance their lively performances.
When performing as a trio, they add a fiddle, further enriching their sound and expanding their musical repertoire. Mountain Brew's authentic and heartfelt music celebrates the diverse traditions of Americana, making them a favorite at festivals, venues, and community events. Their commitment to preserving and innovating within these genres ensures an engaging and memorable experience for their audiences.
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The O'Keefe Brothers
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The O’Keefe Brothers, Greg and David O’Keefe, are a dynamic musical duo known for transforming any venue into a full-blown celebration of joy, laughter, and raucous Irish spirit. Specializing in high-energy Irish and Celtic tunes, these brothers bring a unique blend of traditional music and unpredictable fun to every performance.
What sets the O’Keefe Brothers apart is their infectious audience interaction. It’s not just a show—it’s a party. From spontaneous sing-alongs to impromptu jams, it’s common for audience members to find themselves on stage, tambourine in hand or even bowing a borrowed fiddle. With their natural charisma and love for community, the O’Keefes break down the wall between performer and spectator, turning crowds into a chorus and fans into family.
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Jimmi Pappas
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Jimi has six original music CDs: New Jersey Pops, Tropical Salvage, This Trip, Hello, Mr. Sunshine, I Like to Dream and celebrating his newest release - Acoustic Waves. His song Watermelons, and album Hello, Mr. Sunshine were voted #1 in the troprock listener polls at Beachfront radio.com. His four TRMA Music Awards include -Horizon Award 2012,- Song of the Year in " Parrotheads Together We Fly" in 2014 and also Musician of the Year awards 2013 and 2014.
Jimi has performed live worldwide, spanning all 50 states, Canada, Japan, Australia, Brazil and more. They included solo shows and world tours as drummer for Chubby Checker, portraying John Lennon and Ringo in Beatlemania, and an over 10 year run at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. He has worked and shared the stage with Coral Reefers, Doyle Grisham, The Lovin Spoonful, Little Richard, Dick Clark, Steppenwolf, Meatloaf, Peter Noone, Jerry Jeff Walker, John Frinzi, and John Patti, to name just a few.
Appearing in Episode 277
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Oak Hill Drifters
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The love of early 20th century American roots music is very apparent with Oak Hill Drifters, who are based out of Orlando, Florida. Their music and performance echos the 1940's - 1960's paying homage to some of the great pioneers of that early American roots music.
The band's current iteration was formed in 2014 that includes Rachel Decker, Craig Roy, George Dimitrov and Tom Pearce whose collective resumes include work with The HoneyBees (Chicago), Nick Curran, Hindu Cowboys and Rocket-88 (Orlando). Rachel Decker fronts the band with a vocal prowess that has drawn comparisons to the likes of Janis Martin and Patsy Cline.In 2016, the band released its debut 11 song compilation, "Fly Off The Panhandle." The band's sophomore recording, "Lied To Me" was released in June 2018.
In late 2022, Oak Hill Drifters released a (5) song EP titled "The Iris Sessions" that was produced by Billy Chapin whose accolades include recordings with Edwin McCain, Sister Hazel and Don Henley. The release received critical acclaim both within the United States and abroad. The EP debuted at #26 on the Relix/jambands.com radio charts. The EP also climbed to #88 on the AMA Americana Albums chart and remained in the top 125 for multiple months in 2023.
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Mongo Peterson
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Mongo Peterson is a studio and live musician who has played many stages from Florida to California and has been a part of countless recordings for over 2 decades. Mongo Peterson usually finds himself supporting other groups with an array of instruments and spanning many genres. Currently he performs with a reggae fusion band called LostTropics. Every once in a while, he goes it alone, or with the help of close friends on stage. In the studio, he usually takes the "One Man Band" approach. To find out and hear more, feel free to search Mongo Peterson on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and ReverbNation.
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Glen Listort
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Playing professionally over 40 years
Started playing the saxophone at age 10
Come from a musical family
Father played saxophone and mother was an original Rockette.
Grew up in South Florida studying with the best professional musician in the area.
Moved to Orlando in 1979
Member of the All American College Band at Walt Disney World and continued to work full time at WDW with all the groups at The Theme Parks and Hotels
Earned a Degree at UCF in Chemistry Ed in 1990
Have played with virtually every major "Star" in all Genre for the past 40 years