Jake Brownell
/ 91.5 KRCC
The organ console of the Mighty Kremer Wonder Organ in Colorado Springs.
On Episode 8 of Air Check, Jake Brownell meets a group of theater pipe organ enthusiasts working to keep the instrument alive, Jeff Bieri speaks with professor of musicology Ryan Banagale about the Billy Joel Conference at Colorado College, we visit with CJ Boyd who passed through Colorado Springs recently on his never-ending tour, and Vicky Gregor hosts the Fort Collins indie-folk group SHEL for an interview and performance.
PART ONE: MUSICAL ROUNDTABLE
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Jake, Vicky and Jeff each pick a favorite song from the new release racks, and, because we like you, bonus videos are included below:
Beach Baby - "No Mind No Money" - from No Mind No Money
The Fort Collins based indie-folk group SHELrecently stopped by 91.5 KRCC for an in-studio performance and interview with Vicky during the Morning Music Mix.
They discussed their latest album, Just Crazy Enough, and shared some stories of working with producer and former Eurythmics co-founder, David Stewart.
PART FOUR: RYAN BANAGALE AND BILLY JOEL
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Credit Colorado College
C.C. Professor Ryan Banagale speaks with Jeff about the academics of pop and the Billy Joel Conference happening at the Colorado College October 7th and 8th.
Credit Jake Brownell / 91.5 KRCCPikes Peak Area Theater Organ Society Members (left to right) Dave Weesner, Keith Roberts, and Stan Destefan.
Jake investigates the endangered theater pipe organ, and speaks with members of the Pikes Peak Area Theater Organ Society about efforts to breathe new life into this vanishing musical species.
For information about when and where to see a theater organ in action, click here.