Open Mike Radio

Open Mike Radio is hosted by Mike Hagan and features interviews with Missouri's finest musicians and bands, live in studio performances and a weekly run-down of music events. OMR airs every Saturday from 4PM-6PM CST/USA on KOPN Columbia, 89.5 FM and is streamed live at: www.kopn.org Previous shows can be accessed in the archives at: https://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm

Zawata

Crazy cool show with live music from Zawata in the big room and John Galbraith in studio. Plus visits from Footlong Cowboy, Nathan James, Ruby Lane drummer, Big Mike Wambua, Adrienne and Sam from Cafe Berlin and Jesse from King Theodore Records. Fun and funny show.

05-26
01:54:54

The Park

Rockin' show with an outstanding performance by The Park. We also had music in the studio from Drew Baxter and Alex Fincher, Dick Johnson and Dylan McCord. Awesome music from everyone. Oh, and Compass Columbia's Tony Lotven stopped by, too!!!

05-19
01:55:01

Rich Westmill and the Leghounds

Had a blast with the Jeff, Nate and Andy, AKA, Rich Westmill and the Leghounds. Great live performance and a fun conversation. Plus a visit from Daniel Harkins, a professional mycologist and friend from KC who owns and operates Cultured Cultures. We talk shrooms for a few minutes. 

05-05
01:53:02

Daniel Elixir...John Heller

A couple of fun in studio performances from The Hanukah Jones Band's John Heller and St. Louis singer/songwriter Daniel Elixir. Plus a visit from the guys from Provoke the Colossus, new music from Secular Era and a chat with Jesse from King Theodore Records.

04-28
01:55:51

Backwater

Real fun show with live music from Backwater. Tilden Sullins also stopped by and shared a new song with us. Plus a live one from Sam D'Agostino and a lovely poem from Ann Wright. We all celebrated 4/20 in style.

04-21
01:55:56

Dream Squeeze, John Randall, Kurt and Memphis

Fun show with the guys from Dream Squeeze who stopped by to share music from their new album, Behave around the Beehive. Plus John Randall from The Hooten Hallers stopped in to chat a little and play a couple songs. Kurt and Memphis also played one of Kurt's originals. And your phone calls.

03-31
01:54:46

Lucky

Amazing show with an incredible live performance by Jefferson City, Missouri's, Lucky. Plus visits and songs from Hardy But Hardly, Adventure Hat, The Soul Mama (aka Justin Hickerson) and couple of the guys from Backwater. English Brown's Dick Johnson and Mani Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath also stopped by to say hi. We all had a fantastic time.

03-24
01:55:01

Pledge Drive Party

Real fun show with a bunch of friends stopping by to say hi, play some songs and help raise $$$ for KOPN. Live performances from The Daves (Angle and Dearnley), Bad Names front man - Ben Hinkebein, New Moon's Max Angle, Justin Hickerson, Kurt and Memphis...Plus the guys from from Hang Your Hate dropped by to debut their new single, Sharp Pains.

03-17
01:56:14

Hardy But Hardly

Wonderful show with live music from Nathan James, aka, Hardy But Hardly. We also had visits from Nic Danger and J. Artiz, Ryan Sellers, aka, DJ Sunbear, Blake Gardner, Jeremy Jones and Justin Hickerson.

02-04
01:53:37

Ty Toomsen and The Twang City Smokers

Super fun show with a tremendous performance from Ty Toomsen and his band. We made a party out of it as The Stoplight Flyers joined us as well as Nathan James, John Randall, Andy Rehm, Justin Hickerson and a slew of other folks. You'll notice Memphis Chris and his killer harmonica helping Kurt out with the OMR theme music.

01-28
01:44:20

Secular Era

Cool live performance from the Kirksville, Missouri band, Secular Era. Plus a visit and a couple songs in the studio from good friends John Randall and Justin Hickerson.

01-21
01:52:30

Tilden Sullins

Very cool show with music from Tilden Sullins and Sam Quilty. Plus a visit from Mickey Jamieson, Hallam George and Elias Finn and a cool phone interview with Chris from the amazing Nashville duo, Volk.Tilden on Soundcloud

01-07
01:59:13

OMR New Years Special

Amazing show featuring live performances and visits from Dick Johnson, Dave Angle, Justin Hickerson, Dylan McCord, Ty Toomsen, Nathan James, Paul Meyer, Kind Kurt and Memphis Chris, Lou Nevins, Luke Sabath, Travis Feutz and the guys from Don't Mind Dyin'. Just a total blast.

12-31
01:53:13

A Bummy Christmas

Awesome Christmas party with live music from Bummy and Tommy Willow. Plus visits from Brock Johnson, John Galbraith and the guys from Provoke the Colossus. 

12-24
01:54:39

The Stoplight Flyers...The Rolling Stops

Nice live performances and a cool conversation from The Stoplight Flyers and The Rolling Stops.

12-03
01:56:30

Naked Basement

Great live performance from Naked Basement. Plus a visit from Tony Lotven, Justin Hickerson and Tim Carey talking about the upcoming Last Waltz show at The Blue Note.

11-26
01:53:49

The Banastre Tarleton Band...Rocket Kirchner

Fun show with new music from Rocket Kirchner and a great live performance from The Banastre Tarleton Band.

11-19
01:52:37

OMR Halloween Special

Just a good old Halloween party on the radio with wonderful in-studio performances by Dave Angle, Nathan James, Kind Kurt & Memphis Chris, Justin Hickerson and Bud from Provoke The Colossus. Too much fun.

10-29
01:56:32

Columbia Experimental Music Festival...Kyren Penrose

Matthew Crooke of Dismal Niche joins us for a cool talk about the upcoming Columbia Experimental Music Festival. We feature a bunch of artists who will be performing at the festival being held November 2-5. Plus a visit from Kyren Penrose and a couple nice songs from him.

10-22
01:57:53

The Huckleberries...John Depew

Super fun show with Travis, Stacey and Lisa, AKA The Huckleberries. Plus a wonderful, if brief, visit with John Depew. John is an amazing multi-instrumental singer/songwriter and we got to hear a couple form John live in the studio. Just fantastic.

10-08
01:53:59

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