No Surprises: A Midwest Showcase LIVE

Speaker Sessions: Brian Gerald Bulger

Brian Gerald Bulger is a singer-songwriter based in the Midwest. We first met him during the No Surprises showcase in Kansas City last December and wanted to sit down for a more formal interview to talk about his life and work, and specifically his new EP and memoir, both titled Thank God I'm Far From Heaven, which are out now. Heartfelt and soulful, this multifaceted project focuses on Bulger's tumultuous upbringing, loss of his two siblings, and his grapple with religion and purpose.Warning: this conversation contains discussion of religious trauma, grief and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised.Mentioned in this episode:Brian Gerald BulgerGet Thank God I'm Far From Heaven

No Surprises: A Midwest Showcase LIVE

No Surprises is a half-day Midwest music, comedy, and vendor showcase benefitting Care Beyond the Boulevard (CBB). Greater Kansas City's un- and underinsured rely on the free, vital mobile healthcare services CBB provides. Produced by Tone MGMT, No Surprises is a spotlight on who's next in the region's stacked indie and alternative music scenes, featuring Social Cinema (LNK/ICT), Big Fat Cow (KC), Grady Drugg (SGF), Hot Joy (STL), Brian Gerald Bulger (KC), Modeling (NWArk), and Teri Quinn & The Coyotes (KC), and comedy by Aaron Scarbrough. No Surprises was recorded live on December 6, 2025 at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri. Sponsored by Sinse Cannabis, Swade Dispensaries, and Loudspeaker. Interviews produced by Corbin David Albaugh. Produced and edited for broadcast by Loudspeaker Studios. Learn more:Teri Quinn & The CoyotesModelingBrian Gerald BulgerGrady DruggBig Fat CowHot JoyAaron ScarbroughSocial CinemaTone MGMTCare Beyond the BoulevardCorbin vs. The World

Speaker Sessions: Shelby Taylor

Shelby Taylor blends folk music with comedy to weave musical stories. Coming to us from northern Colorado by way of Florida, Shelby released her debut EP "Taylored World" in 2020 after dropping a string of catchy singles. Many of her songs have a theatrical quality to their storytelling, and she has built a massive following on TikTok with over 183 thousand followers. In late 2021, Shelby signed her first recording contract with So Fierce Music, a label founded as a haven for those marginalized and disadvantaged by the mainstream music industry because of their age, race, gender or sexual identity.You can also currently catch Shelby guest starring as Sarah Waterston on Loudspeaker's The Weird audio drama. At only 30 years old, the sky's the limit for Shelby, so make sure to follow her online and enjoy this exclusive performance from Loudspeaker's Hallowstream benefit concert.Set List:Hey Girl (The Pyramid Scheme Song)FAIRy TalesS U P E R D U P E RInhale:ExhaleConnect with Shelby:https://shelbytaylor.nethttps://tiktok.com/@shelbytaylorexistshttps://www.instagram.com/shelbytaylorexistshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7xgzq97vZRhvMdMO73oPyfhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/taylored-world-ep/1528495841Shelby on The Weird: https://www.loudspeaker.org/programs/the-weirdLike what we do? Support us:https://www.loudspeaker.org/supportHear more great podcasts at https://www.loudspeaker.orgFollow Loudspeaker:https://twitter.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.facebook.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.instagram.com/heyloudspeaker

Speaker Sessions: Sarah Christine

Sarah Christine isn't your typical singer/songwriter. Hailing from the ski Mecca of Aspen by way of Minnesota, she moved to Colorado to be closer to the outdoors, and the outdoors have responded in kind, providing inspiration for songs like "Aspen", which you'll hear on this episode.As you'll soon hear, Sarah is a wonderful songwriter and even cooler human being, and we're proud to select her as our featured Colorado artist for February 2021. Stay tuned to Loudspeaker for an interview with Sarah coming out later this month, and don't forget to follow us on social media - we're @heyloudspeaker, so you can be the first to know when that drops. For now, please enjoy our live session with Sarah Christine, recorded live here at the Loudspeaker studios.Connect with Sarah:https://www.sarahchristinempls.com/Like what we do? Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/heyloudspeakerHear more great podcasts at https://www.loudspeaker.orgFollow Loudspeaker:https://twitter.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.facebook.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.instagram.com/heyloudspeaker

Speaker Sessions: The Mazlows

We begin our series with Denver's own, and our friends, The Mazlows. The Mazlows are a pop punk powerhouse that hails from Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2017, the four-piece band released their debut album "Community Locker" in August 2020 after a year and a half in the making.You might recognize The Mazlows as one of the acts that performed on The Hallow Stream, our Halloween streaming fundraiser we did back in October, and this episode comes from that session. Recorded and mixed at The Keep studios in Denver by engineer Nick Sullivan, The Mazlows were kind enough to perform several songs from their new album "Community Locker". Loudspeaker is also partnering with The Mazlows to bring "Community Locker" to vinyl through our ColoRadio Selects program. Pre-orders are now available with shipping in early 2021. Only 250 copies are being pressed, so make sure to secure your copy today.Get "Community Locker" on vinyl:https://www.themazlows.com/new-products/the-mazlows-community-locker-limited-edition-12-deluxe-vinylConnect with The Mazlows:https://www.themazlows.com/https://www.facebook.com/themazlowshttps://www.instagram.com/themazlowshttps://twitter.com/themazlowsLike what we do? Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/heyloudspeakerHear more great podcasts at https://www.loudspeaker.orgFollow Loudspeaker:https://twitter.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.facebook.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.instagram.com/heyloudspeaker