Episode #28 w/ Frank Abril

IMG_20150622_081736Episode #28 is up- This week Matt sits down with his very good friend Mr. Frank Abril, Arizona native, retired Hollywood studio set painter, & current Paulden, AZ resident.

When The Mile High Show was created, one of the goals of the producers

was to introduce some of the interesting local characters to the listening audience and Frank sure fits the binterill.

Born in Arizona, he spent his childhood in Fresno, CA before signing on with Walt Disney Studios in the early 1970’s. He also spent time with Universal, working on many hit TV shows & movies throughout his career before retiring back in Arizona.

Our intro music this week is Hooray for Hollywood by Anita O’Day, our outro is Hollywood Swinging by Kool & The Gang.

Episode #27- Jantina Moulton Russell


Episode #27 is up- This week Matt sits down with Jantina Moulton Russell of the Mile High Comedy Theater.Jantina Russell 1b

Jantina talks teaching, family, & stand up, including the Mile High Comedy Theater upcoming show at The Prescott Elks Theater on August 15, 2015.

Jantina Russell 1This episode was recorded at Brick & Bones Moonshine Bar & Bistro on Prescott’s Whiskey Row- home for great food, drink, and some of the best entertainment in the state, including the twice monthly Saturday “DJ Mellow B Comedy in the Loft” shows.

 

Episode #26- Chris Berry & Don Whitcher

Episode #26 is up- This week Matt sits down with Chris Berry & Don Whitcher, 2 Arizona based musicians with national histories.150607_003

150607_010Listen in as they talk music, songs, gigs both good & bad, and their future plans in & around the Prescott AZ area including some upcoming shows at Big Daddy E’s BBQ in Chino Valley.

Today’s episode was recorded at The Big Easy Bar, 125 N McCormick, Prescott, AZ with intro/outro music is “Big Easy” by Kermit Ruffins.150607_008
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Episode #25- Me, Myself, & I

Episode #25 is up… sort of- This week Matt sits down with nobody. It’s been a busy, busy couple of weeks & while we’ve been able to set up some future episodes we didn’t get a chance to record a June 1st episode.Episode 25

But in December of last year we made a commitment to post each and every week so, here goes literally nothing- it’s an all Matt-on-Matt podcast this week.

Sit back and either enjoy, ignore, or delete. Either way, here is our 25th episode.

MeMyselfandI_1Don’t miss the close out where Matt sits back & plays a little tune of his own on his trusty 75 cent thrift store guitar.

Look forward to a REAL episode that will be up next week- come out and enjoy the recording session, Sunday June 7th, 1 pm at The Big Easy Bar in Prescott, AZ  with The Chris Berry & Don Whitcher Electric Duo.

Episode #24 w/ Sky Daddy Conwell


Episode #24 is up- This week Matt sits down with Sky Daddy Conwell, one of the hardest working musicians in Arizona.cover

Sky Daddy’s Rock-A-Billy- Surf-A-Billy showmanship is legendary in Prescott & Sky talks about his roots, his days as a school teacher, & bares his heart about love lost, found, past, & present.

sdc_03Order his CD HERE – or catch him live & pick up an autographed copy by following his calendar at www.skydaddy.netsdc_01

Today’s episode was recorded at Gabby’s Grill, a brand new eatery with long time local roots.


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Episode #23 w/ Mommy, Boy, & Pop

Episode #23 is up- This week Matt sits down with his Mommy, Mary Santos, in an impromptu recording session that also includes a few words from 5 yr old Anthony.

A busy secular schedule caused some last minute changes and delayed a couple of interviews, so rather than go dark for the week, this Three- generation attempt will serve as a Mini- Mile High Show.

We hope you enjoy it and gajs2don’t forget, this Tuesday May 19th join in as Sky Daddy Conwell plays a personal Mile High Show concert at Gabby’s Grill in Prescott Valley- 05.19.15 at 3 pm

Episode #22 w/ Joel Cooper & Brit Comedy Doc

Episode #22 is up- This week Matt sits down with Joel Cooper & Dan “The Brit Comedy Doc” Nightingale.Cooper_Nightingale

Joel & Dan are in the middle of their first duo comedy tour of California, hitting some of the biggest rooms in comedy including The Comedy Store & The Ice House.

They return to AZ on May 21 to perform in the New Faces of Comedy Show at Stand Up Live, PHX & June 6 at The Prescott Elks Theater.

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Today’s episode recorded at Nick’s NY Pizza, Tempe, AZ.

Episode #21 w/ Mayor Chris Marley & Chief Scott Freitag

Episode #21 is up- This week Matt sits down with Chino Valley Mayor Chris Marley & Chino Valley Fire District Central Yavapai Fire District chief Scott Freitag.13

018Both Marley & Freitag struggle with stretching the dollars in their diminishing budgets & attempting to make decisions that best serve a population with sometimes very different goals & ideas of what’s best for the area.

This week’s episode was recorded at Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant in Chino Valley, AZ. Thank you to the staff & management at Arturo’s wh
o will soon be moving into their new location at 900 S Hwy 89, Chino Valley, AZ008

Visit Arturo’s Prescott location too, located at 503 Miller Valley Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301

Episode #20 w/ Jenny Tea & Cisco Ortiz

Episode #20 is up- This week Matt sits down with Jenny Tea & Cisco Ortiz, two local comics and members of The Mile High Comedy Theater.43

They talk comedy, inspiration, and their upcoming show at The Prescott Elks Theater on May 16th.

jennycisco2Check out our episode with Mile High Comedy theater founder Cynthia Sobo from January 19th 2015 right HERE.

This week’s episode was recorded at The Point Bar & Lounge, one of Prescott’s best spots for beverages & live music.

Episode #19 Kevin Scheevel, Musician/Business Advocate

Episode #19 is up- This we002ek Matt sits down with Kevin Scheevel, local musician & business advocate.

Listen in as Kevin talks about how he began playing harmonica, his search for a band to showcase his talents, and why he thinks the active tourist trade in Prescott may actually be hurting local merchants.

001Intro music for today’s episode is a short clip of Your Funeral My Trail by legendary blues harmonica player Sonny Boy Williamson out of Chess Records, the closing music was recorded at Jersey Lilly Saloon of Kevin on harmonica & Little Larry Healey on guitar & vocals.006

This week’s episode was recorded at The Point Lounge– one of Prescott’s newest bars and a great place to sit back and enjoy our flourishing music scene.