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August 11, 2024
Free Episode of Michael Perry’s Voice Mail – #224: Trucker Radio
Howdy folks:
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 224. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click here to listen.
In this episode a thought about the magic of radio leads me back to revisit a time when I wrote about truckers and trucker radio. And I mention that the band and I are going to play a benefit for a unique local radio station. Join us if yer in the area!
Oh, and a clarification: In today’s episode I mention 1997 and 2007 in a way that might be confusing. The main piece was written in 1997…the 2007 reference pertains to an explanatory addendum in Off Main Street. Either way, time flies like a brakeless truck down Wolf Creek Pass.
Thank you,
Mike
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August 9, 2024
Michael Perry: On the Road (IN THE LEGENDARY VAN) DVDs now available
Howdy folks:
In 2022, a camera crew from PBS Wisconsin dared to hop inside my coffee-stained 2002 Toyota tour van and follow me around Wisconsin as I did this thing I do. They also recorded two of my one-man shows in a pair of gorgeous jewel-box theaters and wove those performances throughout the special.
I’m happy to report the whole thing is now available for sale in DVD form, and you can grab your copy here.
See y’down the road,
(van still–as of last Tuesday–still running),
Mike
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July 16, 2024
Michael Perry’s Voice Mail Episode #220: Rejected Mentors
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 220. This one’s available to paid subscribers only. However, if you’re curious, please email orders@sneezingcow.com and we will get you a couple free weeks on us.
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Howdy folks:
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 220. This one’s subscribers only. Click here to listen.
In this episode I share another excerpt from a draft of the as-yet unpublished book about unlikely mentors. In this case, that critical moment when our mentors have taught us enough that we feel emboldened to…well, you’ll hear.
I say it every week, and I mean it: Thank you. We don’t take this for granted, and I’m happy to be allowed to keep at it.
Forward!
Mike
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June 23, 2024
Free Episode of Michael Perry’s Voice Mail Episode #217: How I Became a New York Times Bestselling Author
* Editorial note: the upcoming show mentioned in the episode has now occurred. If you want to know if Mike is coming to your area, feel free to join the mailing list here.
Howdy folks:
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 217. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click here to listen.
In this episode I tell the unpublished story of how I came to be a New York Times bestselling author, what that really means, and why your kids are gonna giggle at you anyway.
This week’s marginalia…well, you’ll see it in the episode.
Meanwhile, thank you.
Mike
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June 22, 2024
This Week’s Tent Show Radio: Three fer
Check out Mike (Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Threads) hosting Tent Show Radio. This week there are 3 episodes!
During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.
In Episode 1, country-Rock ‘n’ Roll outfit Adam Greuel & the Space Burritos rock the tent with an unforgettable performance. You can steam the episode here.
Episode 2 features Milwaukee singer/songwriter Trapper Schoepp performing tunes from his latest release, Siren Songs. Have a listen here.
In Episode 3, enjoy high-energy and high-caliber entertainment from the Blue Canvas Orchestra in Pickin’ on Rock! You can listen to the episode here.
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Stream all 3 episodes here along with other Tent Show Radio episodes.
Tent show Radio is broadcast each week on many fine independent stations, which can be found here: https://sneezingcow.com/ten-show-radio-stations/.
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June 10, 2024
Michael Perry’s Voice Mail Episode #215: DON’T EAT THAT
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 215. This one’s available to paid subscribers only. However, if you’re curious, please email orders@sneezingcow.com and we will get you a couple free weeks on us.
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Howdy folks:
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 215. This one’s subscribers only. Click here to listen.
In this episode, I don’t mind admitting I’ve been a little whiny lately, and then counter by sharing a silly story about silly girls (and a dad/uncle who shoulda maybe knew better). And for marginalia, I go ahead and annotate a couple of my own errors.
Thank you for continuing to tune in,
Mike
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June 1, 2024
One Reader At A Time
Signing books for the webstore. I remember setting up my first PayPal account, hand-addressing each padded mailer, walking one or two orders a week over to the New Auburn post office. Thousands of books and a couple decades later, we’re still a boutique operation but I couldn’t do it without the neighbors (yep, right down the rural route) who do our shipping and handling now. And we never forget: at the other end of that order is a reader, and without readers, I’m outta luck. Thank you.
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May 31, 2024
This Week’s Tent Show Radio: Good Morning Bedlam and Gareth Pearson
Check out Mike (Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Threads) hosting Tent Show Radio.
During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.
On this episode of Tent Show Radio, Midwest folk group Good Morning Bedlam showcases their exciting sound & soaring three-part harmonies, then, acoustic musician Gareth Pearson, known for his distinctive fingerstyle techniques, captivates with his creative and innovative arrangements.
You can steam the episode here.
Good Morning Bedlam has become an innovative force in the Midwest folk scene. Their shows are known for their contagious energy, with members careening about the stage. With tight soaring three-part harmonies, and thumping kick-drum, they captivate their audience night after night. Every song is a unique twist on what is generally dubbed as folk music. In 2019, the folk-rock band from Minneapolis, MN claimed the first-place title at the John Hartford Memorial Festival Band Competition and were finalists at the NWSS Band Competition. Their shows are known for their wild energy and stunning harmonies. They have played at festivals alongside artists such as Shakey Graves, Sam Bush, Jason Isbell, The Infamous Stringdusters, Trampled By Turtles and others. In 2021, the band ran a successful Kickstarter in July of 2021 for their much anticipated third full-length record ‘Lulu’ where fans from around the world pledged a total of $34,000. Good Morning Bedlam has been featured on Bluegrass Today, Relix Magazine, Glide Magazine, and Paste Magazine. Now in 2023 the band is gearing up to release a brand-new EP titled Dear Day, Dear Darling in the Fall of this year.
Referred to as “The Welsh Tornado,” Gareth Pearson has emerged as one of the most exciting acoustic musicians of his generation. His distinctive style can be heard through his creative and innovative arrangements which cover a wide spectrum of genres including country/folk/classical/pop/rock/jazz/swing and bluegrass music, along with his own beautiful and often intricate original compositions, which serve in showcasing an enthusiasm and musical intuition well beyond his years. Influenced by guitar greats like Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Tommy Emmanuel and Merle Travis, Gareth Pearson strays from the traditional style of the seated and motionless acoustic performances. An extremely entertaining and inspiring performer, Pearson exhibits immense love for the music he performs while he combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics, with explosive lead runs as his exuberant style denotes a mastery of the instrument very few possess.
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Stream the episode here along with other Tent Show Radio episodes.
Tent show Radio is broadcast each week on many fine independent stations, which can be found here: https://sneezingcow.com/ten-show-radio-stations/.
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May 29, 2024
May 28, 2024
Professional Noticer – Episode 291
Howdy Folks:
Several weeks back, I was an in studio guest on The Professional Noticer with Andy Andrews. Andy and I are twins (well, or at least odd cousins) who have actually never met. We discussed mentors, musings, and word Choices amongst other topics including my books, which can be found here.
You can watch, or listen to, the episode on your platform of choice.
FacebookYouTubeTwitterYou can also find the audio-only version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and a handful of other places.
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