Jim Runge: Tour Manager on Parkinson's, Stroke Recovery & Rocky Restoration

Jim Runge: Tour Manager on Parkinson's, Stroke Recovery & Rocky Restoration

Jim Runge spent over 30 years on the road as a tour manager for The Black Keys, Wilco, Jeff Tweedy, Alice in Chains, Major Lazer, Shakira, L.L. Cool J, Collective Soul, and dozens more. In 2020, just weeks after marrying his wife Stacy, Jim suffered a stroke — and in 2022, a Parkinson's disease diagnosis changed everything again.In this wide-ranging Fox Cities Core interview, Jim and Stacy stop by the studio to talk about the last four years: getting back on the road after the stroke, the emotional weight of Parkinson's, promoting a pair of films they were involved with (The Green Blah! and GOLD) while quietly carrying a life-altering diagnosis, and how they're now shifting from crisis mode into what they're calling "Operation Runge Restoration."Along the way, Jim shares stories from decades on tour — including the true story of a teenage Dave Grohl mailing him fan mail years before Nirvana, unforgettable nights at Minneapolis's First Avenue, and life inside the Green Bay hardcore punk scene that started it all with his band No Response.Support Jim & Stacy's recovery journey (GoFundMe):https://www.gofundme.com/f/operation-runge-restorationMore on Jim & Stacy:Follow their "Jim Runge IRL" story on YouTube and Facebook Live for ongoing updates.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587492770785#https://www.youtube.com/@jimrunge9113About Fox Cities CoreFox Cities Core on Code Zero Radio covers the Fox Cities and Wisconsin regional live music scene through artist interviews, venue spotlights, and show previews.

The Morbs

The Morbs make their media debut on Fox Cities Core! Jasmin Folkesson and Charlie DeVillers — both bass players by trade, from Green Bay and Stockholm — sit down for their first-ever long-form interview to talk about how a joke ("what if two bass players started a band?") turned into a real project a year after they met.In this conversation, Jasmin and Charlie break down:- How the band name came from a Victorian term for temporary melancholia ("the morbs") — and how a Spotify playlist made as a joke became a real band within the hour- Writing and finishing debut single "Plague" remotely between Green Bay and Stockholm, with Jonathan (7000 Apart) handling recording, vocals, and mix/master- Their noisy, post-punk-leaning sound, inspired by bands like Viagra Boys and Parquet Courts- Jasmin and Charlie's shared history in 7000 Apart — Charlie played bass in the band for three years before starting Modern Haunting, and Jasmin stepped in as her replacement- Charlie's new stint on drums, including a U.S. drumming debut with Nightmares for Angels (featuring Robyn Kate of Before Dawn) at Mile of Music- Upcoming shows: Modern Haunting at the Green Bay UFO Invasion Fest (Thursday, July 23rd, - Badger State Brewing) with Carly from 7000 Apart sitting in on drums, and The Morbs playing August 7th with French Irish CoalitionThe Morbshttps://open.spotify.com/track/5y7EZ702JzqW9Qwy8qNzDC?autoplay_ok=1Fox Cities Core airs on WCZR Code Zero Radio, covering the Fox Valley live music scene through interviews, venue spotlights, and show previews.

Rökker Smith on AtwoodFest, Onstage Cardiac Arrest and Max Ink: Code Zero Radio Interview

Rökker Smith has been a part of the Madison, Wisconsin music scene for nearly four decades. In 1996 he founded Maximum Ink Music Magazine, a statewide monthly publication that ran for 27 years. In 2011 he brought that same mission to the airwaves with Max Ink Radio, now broadcasting statewide every Saturday and Sunday night on the Civic Media Network. He's also the drummer for Madison rock band Iron Plow and the longtime programmer and stage director for Atwood Fest. In this in-depth interview, recorded at the Civic Media studio in Madison — home of Max Ink Radio's live weekend broadcasts — Andy McNamara of Code Zero Radio sits down with Rökker to talk about the 27-year run of Maximum Ink, the leap into radio, playing Bratfest and Summerfest with Iron Plow, his WAMI Wall of Honor induction, and the sudden cardiac arrest he survived on stage mid-set with his band last December. Rökker opens up about the "chain of survival," CPR and AED awareness, the PulsePoint app, and his comeback show less than a year later. We also dig into Atwood Fest 2026 (Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26 in Madison), including how Rökker books three stages of local, regional, and national touring artists, his "wedding strategy" for lineup building, "Rocker's Torture" scheduling conflicts, and what first-time festivalgoers need to know before they go. Learn more about Atwood Fest: https://atwoodfest.com Learn more about Max Ink Radio & Maximum Ink Music Magazine: https://civicmedia.us/shows/max-ink-radio Follow Iron Plow for new music and show updates https://ironplow.rocks This interview is part of Fox Cities Core on WCZR Code Zero Radio, covering the regional and statewide live music scene through artist interviews, venue spotlights, and show previews.

Candlebox's Kevin Martin on "Far Behind," Peter Klett's Return & New Music | Code Zero Radio

Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin talks with Code Zero Radio's Andy McNamara ahead of the band's show at EPIC Event Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Thirty-plus years after their quadruple-platinum self-titled debut, Candlebox is back with original guitarist Peter Klett back in the fold — and new music on the way. In this candid conversation, Kevin opens up about the true story behind "Far Behind" and its connection to Mother Love Bone's Andy Wood, what it was really like getting played on MTV every hour during the Seattle grunge explosion, and the wild Maverick Records marketing stunt that had Candlebox's name on billboards outside Madison Square Garden. He also talks about nearly retiring from music, why Peter Klett coming back reignited his passion for the band, life on the road (PlayStation golf and Spotify roulette included), and what fans can expect from the new songs the band is tracking this August in Palm Springs. Kevin also shares his deep ties to the Midwest — born in Chicago, raised in Seattle — and says he'd love to finally bring Candlebox to Appleton, Wisconsin. In this interview: - The real meaning behind "Far Behind" and Andy Wood - Getting played on MTV during Candlebox's rise - The Maverick Records / Madison Square Garden billboard story - Peter Klett's return to Candlebox - Recording at Robert Lang Studios & London Bridge Studio - New music coming this fall from a Palm Springs studio session - Candlebox's touring rituals and songwriting evolution since the '90s - An invite for Candlebox to play Appleton, Wisconsin Watch, listen, and follow Code Zero Radio for more artist interviews, local music coverage, and everything happening in the Fox Cities and Green Bay live music scene. #Candlebox #KevinMartin #FarBehind #PeterKlett #CodeZeroRadio #SeattleGrunge #90sRock #GreenBayWisconsin #EPICEventCenter #RockMusic #LiveMusic #FoxCitiesCore #WisconsinMusic #MTVGrunge #RockInterview

Mile of Music 13 Preview

Mile of Music is back — and this year it's officially a nonprofit! With Mile 13 less than a month away, Fox Cities Core host Andy McNamara sits down with three of the people who make it happen: founder Dave Willems, Director of Talent & Partnerships Ian Thomson, and Venue & Artist Relations lead Melissa Freeman.In this episode of Fox Cities Core — Code Zero Radio's weekly deep dive into the Fox Valley live music scene — the team breaks down what's new for Mile 13, including the shift to full 501(c)(3) nonprofit status as Mile of Music Inc., the ongoing search for the perfect August festival weekend, the strict 5-mile artist radius rule protecting downtown venues, why the Mile Bus won't be rolling this year, and how they balance genres beyond the festival's Americana roots — including the hardcore punk legends The Crosses. They also dig into the wild story of Mile One (60 planned artists turned into 107), the Artist Care Program that keeps musicians coming back, and why "more music, better community" drives everything they do.Mile of Music 13 takes over downtown Appleton, Wisconsin this August with hundreds of original artists across dozens of venues — bars, coffee shops, theaters, and parking lots all turned into stages for one unforgettable weekend of musical discovery. #MileofMusic #Appleton