508. From drummer to conductor to radio personality – Andrew Yates may be the best storyteller you have ever heard.

Andy is a manager of Public Affairs at Bott Radio Network & Assistant Conductor - Overland Park Civic Band. Mr. Yates holds a B.A. in music from Mid America Nazarene University. He has studied percussion and conducting at the UMKC Conservatory of Music. Mr. Yates has performed as a percussionist throughout the U.S. He has written music arrangements for Marilyn Maye, The Kansas City Symphony and famed trumpeter "Doc" Severinsen. Mr. Yates has been active in Kansas City radio since 1987.  He is currently the manager of public affairs for Bott Radio Network and anchor/reporter for KMBZ Kansas City.