Send us a text Wisconsinite at heart, but avid traveler in the soul...singer-songwriter Austin Skalecki chats with Drew about his journey's so far. From the West coast to the Rocky Mountain region to settling down in Door County; Austin takes his journeys to song, making music and finding inspiration wherever he is. Austin and Drew sat down at Xe54 to talk about some of his inspirations along the way and some of the songs that came out of everything... Including moving to Colorado only ...

Send us a text Your favorite festival is back, and so is TDHS! We’re here to get you in the Mile mood in the final days leading up to Mile 12 with all-new hot topics… just don’t get Coldplayed. With 184 new and returning artists, there’s something for everyone, so the crew dives in to explore a few fast favorites to get you excited for what’s to come next week. Nobody will accuse this sample of songs of being all Americana! Listen in for selections from Winyah, VEAUX, Alyssia Dominguez, Ted...

Send us a text With so many options for outings in the Valley where does one start? Well, start and end here, because XE 54 has just what your looking for for any scenario. The owners and sisters Laura and Nicole join the show to discuss all things XE 54 and all the exciting things happening. From bicycle rides, wine tastings, music, private events, or luxury bingo....you'll be sure to be inspired by the plethora of options available. Laura and Nicole speak on their past experience and ...

Send us a text Start stretching, listeners: summer is here, the first 50+ artists have been announced, and Mile 12 is right around the corner! The Drew Crew reunites for your first look at this year’s growing lineup, complete with returning regulars, fast favorites, and, of course, a few standouts for the first round of artist picks. Then, it’s the part where we say something, as Drew, Tammy, and Erin discuss new approaches to make Mile even better this year. Hoarse voices won’t stop t...

Send us a text If you need alittle 'Self Help', Tae & The Neighborly are here to guide you on your journey. Tae sits down with Drew to discuss her latest record and dive into some of the soulful pop tracks on the album. Tae, now a seasoned musician of Wisconsin, is carving out her place in the music scene that makes her a stand-out and one to catch when you see her and the band come thru! Tae and the Neighborly help you let go of the the past (Let it Rain), look ahead to the future ...

Send us a text If you’re looking for a Norwegian jazz band, turn back now (unless you want your face rocked off). Unlike their namesake nemesis, NYC-based The Thing brings a fresh take to the rock scene. While their connection since high school means they’ve had plenty of time to hone their original sound, it was only in recent years that they hit the ground running with touring the world and two full length albums - and they haven’t slowed down since. Drew and Erin sit down for a conversat...

Send us a text The Valley is becoming well known for some live original music. Each week dozens of performances occur. Getting to all the music is unrealistic or perhaps a busy schedule made you have to skip a favorite. If only there was a weekly round-up of some of the actual music heard Live From The Valley. In this concept episode the podcast we explore an idea for a weekly tv show that could showcase video recorded performances from many of the weekly live shows that may have occur...

Send us a text “Weather” or not everything went as planned, the gang of moment makers was FLOORED by this year’s FANTASTIC acts! TDHS is back with an all-new episode highlighting the many highs, the very few lows, and every moment in between from Mile 11. Erin joins Drew on the podcast to discuss their takes on this year’s new and returning favorites. Pop punk on a Sunday returns, surprise guest collaborators take this year’s picks to a new level, and one Mile favorite says farewell for the ...

Send us a text Delivering outstanding service to listeners in times of need, The Brevet certainly lives up to their military-inspired name. Their music has played a part in fans’ lives from weddings to divorces, and from guilty-pleasure TV shows all the way to Appleton beginning at Mile 9. (Just not to the Olympics… yet!) From their Orange County origins, the group first made a name for themselves in television and film. Weaving in elements of rock, pop, folk, and Americana, their music tell...

Send us a text The gang is finally rested up and ready to recap the music and moments of this year’s Mile of Music. Tammy joins Drew to talk about chance encounters, unexpected favorite venues, and coincidental meaningful moments from a new favorite artist - but it’s no coincidence that the crew made it out for another epic year! Tune in as the pollinators take over downtown, the old school vibes make magic happen, and the Drew Crew gives a new meaning to “mile high club” before prolon...

Send us a text The dysfunctional angels / song witches are back together for an unfiltered look at the road to Mile 11, from the first 50 to recent artist drops, favorite venues, the Situation Room, the documentary in the works from PBS Wisconsin, and all the pit stops in between. Side to side, up and down, here we are… let’s go to town! Listen up for the crew’s plans and predictions for this year’s fest, including featured music from Tigera, Floorbird, Nick Gonnering, and Certainly So. We’l...

Send us a text After a Brand New Fall, it was just a Matter Of Time before the TDHS would Make It Out with another new-to-you Mile Recap and Recall flashback episode. There’s a reason these episodes are called the Moments From Mile 10 series, and this one in particular is all about savoring those moments. From Spiderman to Spongebob, listen in as the entire Drew Crew reunites and reflects on the campaign culmination, the tender tunes, and the comical catastrophes of Mile 10. No buzzki...

Send us a text If you’re feeling like a year or two has already passed since Mile 10, you’re not alone… the Drew Crew has been feeling it since September. But get those spreadsheets ready: summer is on the horizon and Mile 11 is in sight! With 150+ artists already announced for this year’s festival, TDHS is back to get you in the Mile mood with part two of the Moments From Mile 10 series. Get your steps in as Drew and Erin walk you up and down College Avenue to revisit a few favorites, inclu...

Send us a text The “day people” may make the rules, but it doesn’t mean ZG Smith is going to follow them… although you probably could have guessed that from his t-shirt collection. If his name sounds familiar, it might be because of one of the other Zack Smiths that come up in your search results. Or it may be because a song from the former Smooth Hound Smith frontman’s debut solo EP, Nighttime Animal, is still stuck in your head. The LA-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter sits down wit...

Send us a text Bad tattoos, empty bottles, excess travel… the dark side of rock ‘n’ roll? Or moments and mishaps from Mile 10 with the Drew Crew? As the post-Mile freedom sets in, Kuber Producer returns from hiatus to chat with Drew about this year’s highlights in part one of the TDHS Moments From Mile 10 series. She’ll tell you she took a more relaxed approach this year, but you’d never know it from these stories! From first songs to epic takeovers, hear all about the volunteering experien...

Send us a text Mile 10 is right around the corner (the countdown is on!) and this year, it’s personal. The Mile-stone event brings back heavy-hitting favorites, recent discoveries, and all-new artists for four days of original music. With countless performances across so many local venues, how does a listener keep everything straight? Have no fear… TDHS is here to help you discover your new favorite artists and uncover a few fun facts about this year’s lineup! Tammy and Erin join Drew...

Send us a text Claire Kelly believes if you run out of things to write about, you’re just not paying attention. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter certainly has plenty of places to turn for inspiration. From spontaneous spin-the-bottle collaborations to touring through Europe, from a hairless cat to heartfelt letters to herself, her stories come to life through the universal language of music. Join Drew and Claire as they discuss life on tour, recent collaborations (don’t miss the ...

Send us a text The family business, a car crash, and Al Capone, all set to the sound of the pedal steel… it’s not a gangster film, it’s Jackson Mankowski! Drew sits down with the genre-hopping Jackson ahead of his long-awaited return to Mile of Music to reflect on the experiences and life learnings behind his songs. With enough stories to fill a book about his journey from De Pere, Wisconsin to Los Angeles’s esteemed LACHSA school for the arts and back again, the episode explores what this ...

Send us a text The light turned green and we are on the metaphorical road to Mile 10! This episode, while recorded earlier and now released late, features Drew, Tammy & Erin as they catch up on all things music. The Big News...Mile of Music has released artist names for Mile 10. The crew each highlights an early fav with a song featured by said artist. Drew, Tammy and Erin also went on a shopping excursion in Milwaukee during the annual national Record Store Day event! Hear about their ex...

Send us a text Canadian indie-rock band Long Range Hustle sits down with Drew to discuss the adventures of being on the road. They dive into how Long Range Hustle got its name, how their creative process can look, and where songs go when they just don't quite make the cut for an album. Long Range Hustle features two talented lead vocals thats fleshed out with a group of friends since childhood that together make up a unique and dynamic sound thats not comparable to anything out there.&n...