Damn, I am started to feel like the kiss of death. By the time I get to a number of websites and such, it seems they have already died! Or maybe it's because I'm an old man and can't keep up with the cool happenings and going-ons of the youths!
I don't know, but here is a recently died website and show that featured a lot of bands from the Sioux City area as well as other parts of western Iowa and from Nebraska and South Dakota too!
"Before the Lock N’ Load Show aired live musical performances by local musicians on its Internet radio program, it was a sports talk show...
"It was a disaster, according to Foster. The interview didn’t go well and there were unwanted moments of silence – a rough start but the show must go on...
"The show has since found its niche with mixing comedic banter with fun segments like “Craigslist Missed Connections” and “Love and Lust Advice” while also including special guest appearances from local bands looking to promote their music. Episode 39 featured Johnny V and Big Earl from the blues rock band Premium Draft, who also performed live on air. The show brought in more than 1,200 viewers/listeners.
"MUTUAL PARTNERSHIP
"But 'back in the day,' the show was struggling to find background music to fill intermissions. Mainstream music was out of the question for obvious copyright reasons, so Foster and Lock N' Load producer Brandon Sorgdrager reached out to local artists to fill that empty portion of the online broadcast.
“'In return, we would do interviews with them,' said Sorgdrager. 'We were looking for a couple guests to come on and join us and it kind of went into the music and that went really well for us.'
"After a while, more musicians showed up on the Lock N’ Load Show, which is now becoming a promotional stop for local bands. The interviews are fairly relaxed and time is not a big factor.
“'It’s a half hour to an hour of them getting to talk about their stuff,' said Sordrager. 'It gives the audience a chance to get to know the artists.'
'Guests talk about their bands while their music gets played on the show during breaks. Foster said the show strives for an “equal opportunity” perspective when it comes to music genres featured on Lock N’ Load.
“'With the different artists, we like bringing in different genres,' he said. 'We have something for everyone. We’re not just hip hop or rock or country.'
"LOCAL MUSIC, WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE
"Clemons does not consider himself a rapper, per se. He condemns lyrics with violence and drug use, so instead he writes about his experiences. Clemons makes semi-regular appearances on the Internet radio show either as a guest promoting his new songs or just another guy to talk. He said he’s grateful for Lock N’ Load.
“'It means a lot knowing that we have someone that’s here in town able to push the music as well as they have,' said Clemons. ''They get it mainstream and give it to other listeners and viewers. This is the best way for everybody to share what they love doing.'
"Thanks to Lock N’ Load, Clemons was able to share his music video for the song 'Iowa Anthem,' a shout out to Sioux City. The video has received more than 3,500 views on YouTube and has maintained more than 80 likes.
"Dusty Ferris, bassist for local pop metal band Left Astray, said the Lock N' Load show is a 'blessing' for Sioux City musicians.
"'Local artists really don't have a voice anymore,' said Ferris. 'These guys are working with local artists so they can become regional, too.'
'Foster said he sets up a page for artists that appear on the show. He includes the links to bands’ and musicians’ social media and music (ReverbNation, Bandcamp) sites.
“'People worldwide can find them, read all about them, listen to their music and know how to get their music,' said Foster. 'It’s bringing the local music that we have here in Siouxland and making it worldwide.'
'The relationships the creators of the Lock N’ Load show made while supporting the Sioux City music scene have grown over time, according to Sorgdrager.
“'The artists have a need for us and we have a need for them,' he said.
'Foster describes it as a “mutual partnership” and never expected the success the show has gotten.
“'We help them by getting their stuff out there and they help us when we need them,' said Foster. 'The promoting of these artists or bands is our way of giving back to Siouxland. We all have our ways to give back -- well this is ours and we want the world to know Siouxland music rocks.'
- from the article, "Lock N' Load radio show forms mutual partnership with local bands", by Christopher Braunschweig in The Sioux City Journal's Weekender
For the purpose of this website, to expose you to music from Iowa, we will be dealing mostly with their YouTube channel and playlists.
But you can check out their interviews here - http://locknloadshow.com/category/episodes/
And you can check out their articles on music artists here - http://locknloadshow.com/category/music/
But if you want to HEAR some local music, mixed with some regional and national acts, then their YouTube channel is the place to go - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-IspJHXZTnkfVhIHR8pow
Below I have featured only 5 of their many playlists that you can check out on their YouTube channel!
Lock N Load's home page:
http://locknloadshow.com/
Lock N Load's YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-IspJHXZTnkfVhIHR8pow
Lock N Load's YouTube playlists:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-IspJHXZTnkfVhIHR8pow/playlists
Lock N Load's episodes:
http://locknloadshow.com/category/episodes/
Lock N Load's articles on music:
http://locknloadshow.com/category/music/
More IMSC posts featuring OTHER SOURCES:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/Other%20Sources
More IMSC posts featuring other podcasts:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/other%20podcasts
More IMSC posts featuring YouTube:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/YouTube
More IMSC posts and podcasts featuring playlists:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/playlists
Live In Studio Performances
Some of the Talented Musician's We have Featured
Battle of the Bands 2016
2016 SITP live stream of The Abe Stage
Rock The Halls 2015
Other Lock N Load YouTube playlists:
Summer SolFest 2015 -
https://youtu.be/-R_Vwbgdweg?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk-eZHh0Co0vWJlug3AEpala
Saturday in the Park 2015 -
https://youtu.be/uIE_2DV6bGg?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk8vViS11NfQRhAS5L31wrcF
2015 Cans for the Bands -
https://youtu.be/tRvWYUzKs0E?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk8cVnlJl-riExQleG2ZxUxo
2015 Battle of the Bands -
https://youtu.be/EZ2cSGqS38Y?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk-I-0XRxm4BIwPJQpeXfWlY
6 Rounds of Rock -
https://youtu.be/ezApfOXD6Go?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk-Afkp3EMesrHCz2NJzsUr9
One year ago...
Playlists: "Fake" Iowa Bands!! -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2016/06/playlists-fake-iowa-bands.html
Two years ago...
Episode 10: Iowa Country Music -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2015/06/episode-10-iowa-country-music.html
Other IMSC websites and links:
Feed:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/IowaMusicShowcase
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iowa-Music-Showcase/364796883703114
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/iamusicshowcase
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/iowamusicshowcase
Labels: Enny Owl and Her Grace (band), INFL1KT3D (band), Lil Red and The Medicated Moose Band (band),No. 7 Band (band), One Pimp Avengers (band), OTHER SOURCES, podcasts, Port Nocturnal (band), Save the Hero (band)
I don't know, but here is a recently died website and show that featured a lot of bands from the Sioux City area as well as other parts of western Iowa and from Nebraska and South Dakota too!
"Before the Lock N’ Load Show aired live musical performances by local musicians on its Internet radio program, it was a sports talk show...
"It was a disaster, according to Foster. The interview didn’t go well and there were unwanted moments of silence – a rough start but the show must go on...
"The show has since found its niche with mixing comedic banter with fun segments like “Craigslist Missed Connections” and “Love and Lust Advice” while also including special guest appearances from local bands looking to promote their music. Episode 39 featured Johnny V and Big Earl from the blues rock band Premium Draft, who also performed live on air. The show brought in more than 1,200 viewers/listeners.
"MUTUAL PARTNERSHIP
"But 'back in the day,' the show was struggling to find background music to fill intermissions. Mainstream music was out of the question for obvious copyright reasons, so Foster and Lock N' Load producer Brandon Sorgdrager reached out to local artists to fill that empty portion of the online broadcast.
“'In return, we would do interviews with them,' said Sorgdrager. 'We were looking for a couple guests to come on and join us and it kind of went into the music and that went really well for us.'
"After a while, more musicians showed up on the Lock N’ Load Show, which is now becoming a promotional stop for local bands. The interviews are fairly relaxed and time is not a big factor.
“'It’s a half hour to an hour of them getting to talk about their stuff,' said Sordrager. 'It gives the audience a chance to get to know the artists.'
'Guests talk about their bands while their music gets played on the show during breaks. Foster said the show strives for an “equal opportunity” perspective when it comes to music genres featured on Lock N’ Load.
“'With the different artists, we like bringing in different genres,' he said. 'We have something for everyone. We’re not just hip hop or rock or country.'
"LOCAL MUSIC, WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE
"Clemons does not consider himself a rapper, per se. He condemns lyrics with violence and drug use, so instead he writes about his experiences. Clemons makes semi-regular appearances on the Internet radio show either as a guest promoting his new songs or just another guy to talk. He said he’s grateful for Lock N’ Load.
“'It means a lot knowing that we have someone that’s here in town able to push the music as well as they have,' said Clemons. ''They get it mainstream and give it to other listeners and viewers. This is the best way for everybody to share what they love doing.'
"Thanks to Lock N’ Load, Clemons was able to share his music video for the song 'Iowa Anthem,' a shout out to Sioux City. The video has received more than 3,500 views on YouTube and has maintained more than 80 likes.
"Dusty Ferris, bassist for local pop metal band Left Astray, said the Lock N' Load show is a 'blessing' for Sioux City musicians.
"'Local artists really don't have a voice anymore,' said Ferris. 'These guys are working with local artists so they can become regional, too.'
'Foster said he sets up a page for artists that appear on the show. He includes the links to bands’ and musicians’ social media and music (ReverbNation, Bandcamp) sites.
“'People worldwide can find them, read all about them, listen to their music and know how to get their music,' said Foster. 'It’s bringing the local music that we have here in Siouxland and making it worldwide.'
'The relationships the creators of the Lock N’ Load show made while supporting the Sioux City music scene have grown over time, according to Sorgdrager.
“'The artists have a need for us and we have a need for them,' he said.
'Foster describes it as a “mutual partnership” and never expected the success the show has gotten.
“'We help them by getting their stuff out there and they help us when we need them,' said Foster. 'The promoting of these artists or bands is our way of giving back to Siouxland. We all have our ways to give back -- well this is ours and we want the world to know Siouxland music rocks.'
- from the article, "Lock N' Load radio show forms mutual partnership with local bands", by Christopher Braunschweig in The Sioux City Journal's Weekender
For the purpose of this website, to expose you to music from Iowa, we will be dealing mostly with their YouTube channel and playlists.
But you can check out their interviews here - http://locknloadshow.com/category/episodes/
And you can check out their articles on music artists here - http://locknloadshow.com/category/music/
But if you want to HEAR some local music, mixed with some regional and national acts, then their YouTube channel is the place to go - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-IspJHXZTnkfVhIHR8pow
Below I have featured only 5 of their many playlists that you can check out on their YouTube channel!
Lock N Load's home page:
http://locknloadshow.com/
Lock N Load's YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-IspJHXZTnkfVhIHR8pow
Lock N Load's YouTube playlists:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-IspJHXZTnkfVhIHR8pow/playlists
Lock N Load's episodes:
http://locknloadshow.com/category/episodes/
Lock N Load's articles on music:
http://locknloadshow.com/category/music/
More IMSC posts featuring OTHER SOURCES:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/Other%20Sources
More IMSC posts featuring other podcasts:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/other%20podcasts
More IMSC posts featuring YouTube:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/YouTube
More IMSC posts and podcasts featuring playlists:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/playlists
Live In Studio Performances
Some of the Talented Musician's We have Featured
Battle of the Bands 2016
2016 SITP live stream of The Abe Stage
Rock The Halls 2015
Other Lock N Load YouTube playlists:
Summer SolFest 2015 -
https://youtu.be/-R_Vwbgdweg?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk-eZHh0Co0vWJlug3AEpala
Saturday in the Park 2015 -
https://youtu.be/uIE_2DV6bGg?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk8vViS11NfQRhAS5L31wrcF
2015 Cans for the Bands -
https://youtu.be/tRvWYUzKs0E?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk8cVnlJl-riExQleG2ZxUxo
2015 Battle of the Bands -
https://youtu.be/EZ2cSGqS38Y?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk-I-0XRxm4BIwPJQpeXfWlY
6 Rounds of Rock -
https://youtu.be/ezApfOXD6Go?list=PLDUZXkrKTHk-Afkp3EMesrHCz2NJzsUr9
One year ago...
Playlists: "Fake" Iowa Bands!! -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2016/06/playlists-fake-iowa-bands.html
Two years ago...
Episode 10: Iowa Country Music -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2015/06/episode-10-iowa-country-music.html
Other IMSC websites and links:
Feed:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/IowaMusicShowcase
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iowa-Music-Showcase/364796883703114
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/iamusicshowcase
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/iowamusicshowcase
Labels: Enny Owl and Her Grace (band), INFL1KT3D (band), Lil Red and The Medicated Moose Band (band),No. 7 Band (band), One Pimp Avengers (band), OTHER SOURCES, podcasts, Port Nocturnal (band), Save the Hero (band)
