Join Tom Lounges as he brings in the New Year with a tremendous talent. James Gedda joins us in the studio to catch up about life, tells us about the trials and tribulations of being a musician, and also playing some licks from his new album. All on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM

There's a BLIZZARD in the forecast for Hobart! Climb aboard the Crazy Train people!!!! Join Tom Lounges as he talks to Kevin M. Buck of Kevin M. Buck Band and Dyers Eve for the Blizzard of Ozz Concert for the Holiday Season.

Ally Christian and her bassist/father Joe Christian were performing live on my celebrity/interview program "Midwest BEAT" at NPR radio station affiliate Lakeshore Public Radio.

Hobart High School's WOLFFGANG choral group is live on "Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges" radio program on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1fm.The ladies were performing in our TV studio and broadcast over the radio while we were video taping their performances tonight in for possible visual media and social media use during the holiday season.

For this week's edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" the Lakeshore Public Radio audience was treated to a very candid and casual chat between show host Tom Lounges and his friend and fellow animal rescuer, PAUL RODGERS.

The Mad Ants deliver nine brand new songs featuring their signature raunchy and reckless guitar playing, upfront bass and drums, and melodies and that will stick with you.Join Tom Lounges as he has on Joel Justin, Lead VOX and guitar of the band.

Midwest Beat is BACK just in time for the holiday season. Classical Blast joins us this evening as they talk upcoming performances, the writing process of mashing together songs, and address member changes.

Kool & The Gang join Tom Lounges as they discuss new music, changes of their classic sound, and future endeavors on this funky episode of Midwest Beat!

Join Tom Lounges as he speaks with a local musician! Young but talented, Geddy Trezak joins the show!

Listeners of “Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges” were introduced to songwriter/musician MAIA SHARP when she made a guest appearance on the program in support of her 2021 album “MERCY RISING,” and the feedback and response to her music was strong.Sharp now returns to chat with show host Tom Lounges about her ninth and newest full length album – “RECKLESS THOUGHTS” – 10-songs written both solo and in collaboration with other gifted fellow song crafters. Two advance singles – “Kind” and “Old Dreams” -- have already been released and building excitement about the full album, due to drop worldwide on August 18th.Born in California’s Central Valley, Sharp moved with her family to Los Angeles when she was five. Following in the footsteps of her Grammy-winning songwriter father, Randy Sharp (Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris etc.), she studied music theory at California State University Northridge, but was originally a saxophonist.Fortunately, she soon embraced her destiny to become a wordsmith and melody maker. Over the last quarter century, Sharp has become a respected song crafter who aside from penning songs for her own recordings, has written for the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Cher, and Art Garfunkel, to name but a few.“Reckless Thoughts” is the latest foray in Sharp’s journey. It features a new batch of reflective and personal songs drawn from life experiences that are relatable to others. Sharp has a real knack of connecting with everyday people, who identify with the emotions, stories and experiences she shares through her music. More: www.maiasharp.com