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Episode #38 is up- This week Matt sits down with Satish “Catfish” Athelli & Gary Spiker, both of the Prescott Valley Event Center.

They talk the past, present, and future of the arena, upcoming events, the recent bankruptcy- re-org, and what it means for the community, and this Saturdays Prescott  911 Memorial Stair Climb– an event to honor the firefighters who lost their lives both in the 9/11 terrorist attacks and, closer to home, the Yarnell Hill Fire.

Check out www.prescottvalleyeventcenter.com for info on this and all upcoming events.

Episode #37 is up- This week Matt sits down with Chino Valley, AZ  mayor Chris Marley & newly appointed council member Corey Mendoza.

Listen in as the trio talk politics, challenges of small town living, the process to fill not 1,not 2, but SEVEN  council openings in a small town of only 10,000.

This episode was recorded at Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant in Chino Valley, AZ and sponsored by the Gabby’s Kitchen family of restaurants, including Gabby’s Grill in Prescott Valley.

Episode #36 is up- This week Matt sits down with Chris Presson, President of the AFL’s Arizona Rattlers. They sat down to record just before the Rattlers took the field against the Spokane Shock.

Before taking the reins of the Rattlers, Presson held a similar position with the Arizona Sundogs, of the CHL where our host served as team photographer for several years.

The two talk football, Prescott area economy, hockey, publicity stunts, and the seemingly bad mojo Matt appears to bring to professional sports arenas.

Sit back, enjoy the conversation and listen to a few fans tell why they love the Snake Pit.


One of this week’s game promos was The Chandler Bears, a Valley youth football program at the arena raising money for their upcoming season.

Episode #35 is up- This week Matt sits down with 5-year old son Anthony as they talk Kindergarten, a big step for
both Pop & son, and Matt gets parenting advice at a bar from Michael Lewis & Stevan Worden of the band Salt of the Earth.  Last week’s guest Leslie Earl Lyman throws in his two cents as well as they all sit back in the patio at Brick & Bones Moonshine Bar & Bistro.

Catch Salt of the Earth August 21^st at The Black Hole Beer Company and September 6^th at the Historic Bird Cage Saloon on Prescott’s famed Whiskey Row.

Episode #34 is up- This week Matt sits down with local musician Leslie Earl Lyman, not as our host called him James Earl Jones or James Earl Ray- Les talks about his life in music, his time in AZ, & the Prescott music scene.

Our intro music today is by Decker, who can be found at www.deckermusic.com – we hope to have the folks from Decker on the show soon, stay tuned for that & download their CD Patsy.

Outro music is “Zeus” by Leslie Earl Lyman- look for his CD sometime this fall.

Today’s episode was recorded at Brick and Bones Moonshine Bar & Bistro and sponsored (again unknowingly) by Prescott Dentistry– check them out & tell them The Mile High Show sent you- before they serve us with a cease & desist.

Episode #33 is up- This week Matt sits down with local musicians Robin Trinchini & Stuart Rhodes, members of Muddgroove. They also make up the duo of Trinchini Rhodes, performing at various clubs around town.

Listen in as they talk about their influences, roots, their lives off stage, and upcoming projects including this Saturday’s concert at Courthouse Square, Prescott, AZ.

Today’s episode, recorded at Brick & Bones Moonshine Bar & Bistro, is sponsored (knowingly) by Dan “The Brit Comedy Doc” Nightingale and his new DVD “Flying Cattle Class” available atwww.britcomedydoc.com

Our 2^nd sponsor this week, unknowingly, is Dr. Nathan R. Thompson D.D.S. of Prescott Dentistry, who will either enjoy this sponsorship or send The Mile High Show a cease and desist.

Episode #32 is up- This week Matt sits down with Natalie Krol, local artist, musician, vocalist. Her career includes teaching, performing, counseling, and a new CD available through her website  www.nataliekrol.com

Natlie has been commissioned to create iconic sculptures for clients across the country and around the world, including “Filmstrip USA”, a one of a kind award for Itzhak Perlman, and the beautiful “Silver Tornado” bull that welcomes visitors to Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott.

Natalie will be performing with her band “The Magnificent Five”, Doug Keller (keyboard), Steve Annibale (trumpet/bongos), David Margheim (guitar), Larry Kantor (drums), Natalie Krol (vocals), at the Salsa Arizona School of Dance event “A September to Remember” on Sept. 26th at the Hotel St. Michael Ballroom.

Episode #31 is up- This week Matt sits down with Jacquie “Capt’N Jack” Hair of The Whiskey Row-llers women’s flat track roller derby team from Prescott, AZ.

Listen is as she talks the challenges of roller derby & women in sports, and learn how you can become a Row-ller Supporter.

The intro today is a tribute to Oakland Raider Legend Kenny “The Snake” Stabler, who passed away this week. News of his death was announced the day this episode was recorded, so Matt reflects on memories of The Snake.

Our intro music today is Roller Derby Queen by Jim Croce, the outro music is AC-DC’s Back In Black, in honor of both The Whiskey Row-llers colors & the King of Silver & Black himself, Kenny Stabler.

Episode #30 is up- This week Matt sits down with local music scene favorite, 5 In The Wheel– country rock, classic rock, funk, you name it, they can play it.

Band members Becky Ryniak (vocals), Dan Shaw (guitar), Nick Guzzo (lead guitar), Bill Reyes (bass), & Neil Neideffer (drums) took the stage last week at the new Prescott Valley Civic Center Amphitheater just minutes after recording this episode, so sit back, enjoy, and check out 5 In The Wheel live around town.

Today’s episode is brought to you by L. C. Auto & Truck Repair of Chino Valley.

Episode #29 is up- This week Matt sits down Tom Agostino, folk musician & host of The Folk Sessions on the KJAZZ Radio Network

In addition to hosting The Folk Sessions, Tom also produces several live concerts each year, including The Dirty Bourbon River Show at the Prescott Center for the Arts this past week where we recorded this episode back stage.

Check out Tom at www.folksessions.com for upcoming dates and www.dirtybourbonrivershow.com for touring info, cd’s, & videos of this fantastic group of entertainers.

Today’s show is brought to you by Jimmy James Motorsports in Chino Valley, AZ, intro music is by Ramblin’ Jack Elliott performing “House of the Rising Sun”, outro music is The Dirty Bourbon River Show’s “Animal” from their latest release  “Important Things Humans Should Know”