The Mile High Show features interviews with artists, entertainers, and news makers in & around Arizona.
Episodes
Monday May 25, 2015
Monday May 25, 2015
Episode #24 is up- This week Matt sits down with Sky Daddy Conwell, one of the hardest working musicians in Arizona.
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.
Order his CD HERE – or catch him live & pick up an autographed copy by following his calendar at www.skydaddy.net
Today’s episode was recorded at Gabby’s Grill, a brand new eatery with long time local roots.
Monday May 18, 2015
Monday May 18, 2015
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 don’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
Monday May 11, 2015
Monday May 11, 2015
Episode #22 is up- This week Matt sits down with Joel Cooper & Dan “The Brit Comedy Doc” 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.
Today’s episode recorded at Nick’s NY Pizza, Tempe, AZ.
Monday May 04, 2015
Monday May 04, 2015
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.
Both 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 who will soon be moving into their new location at 900 S Hwy 89, Chino Valley, AZ
Visit Arturo’s Prescott location too, located at 503 Miller Valley Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301
Monday Apr 27, 2015
Monday Apr 27, 2015
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.
They talk comedy, inspiration, and their upcoming show at The Prescott Elks Theater on May 16th.
Check 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.
Monday Apr 20, 2015
Monday Apr 20, 2015
Episode #19 is up- This week 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.
Intro 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.
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.
Monday Apr 13, 2015
Monday Apr 13, 2015
Episode #18 is up- This week Matt sits down with Dani Fisher, local musician & artist to talk everything from open mics, The Grateful Dead, bluegrass, & the KKK.
Dani has found the right balance between art & business that many on the creative side struggle with and she hopes to help artists of all ages walk that line.
Look for Dani and many other local musicians & artists on April 24th & 25th at the PV Scene being held at the Prescott Valley Entertainment Districts.
The event will benefit the Yavapai County Humane Society & the Yavapai County Food Bank.
Sit back and enjoy the conversation recorded at Gabby’s Kitchen in Chino Valley AZ and look forward to future episodes being recorded at Gabby’s Grill in Prescott Valley, AZ
Monday Apr 06, 2015
Monday Apr 06, 2015
Episode #17 is up- This week Matt sits down with Dale Long Sr, local musician and host of the Sunday Night Open Mic at The Rockin Horse Saloon in Prescott Valley, AZ.
Finding himself at a crossroads, with his kids grown and single again, Dale turned to his lifelong love of music as a way to find stability. Picking up his guitar and hitting open mics, he tapped into the thriving Arizona music scene.
From The Beatles, The Monkees, John Denver, and Asperger Syndrome, this episode recorded at Brick and Bones Moonshine Bar travels quite a few roads.
Interested in playing the Open Mic at Rockin Horse? Email Dale at dalo278@gmail.com
Monday Mar 30, 2015
Monday Mar 30, 2015
Episode #16 is up- This week Matt sits down with Brian Kohatsu, a Phoenix based standup comedian.
Brian says he didn’t get the performing bug until a little later in life when he was asked to co-host a radio show in Phoenix, AZ.
Listen in as he tells us about growing up around the family farm, marrying his high school sweetheart, raising a family, and starting a successful video production company, all before hitting the stage for the very first time.
This episode was recorded at Anzio’s Italian Restaurant, one of Brian’s high school hangouts, a few hours before he took the stage at his home club, The Comedy Spot in Scottsdale.
Sit back & enjoy our conversation with Brian Kohatsu.
Monday Mar 23, 2015
Monday Mar 23, 2015
Episode #15 is up- This week Matt sits down with Chris Hussey- the Man Behind the Hammer at The Flooring Shack is also the Man Behind the Mic at The Wild Hussey Show.
As a high school kid in Prescott, AZ, Chris couldn’t wait to hit the road, so he joined up with the Navy & saw the world.
But his Hometown roots & memories of community work with his grandfather pulled this Prescottonian back home where he raised a family, started a thriving business, and now has taken to the airwaves with his own Talk Radio Morning Show.
Listen in as Chris explains why giving back and paying forward is so important to him, why he himself will never run for public office, and why in his studio he’s the BOSS.
This week’s sponsor is Brick and Bones Moonshine Bar & Grill who roll out a brand new menu this week- so check out the grub, try the shine, & stay for the music.