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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2025 · 20 MIN

Jazz Drummer Brian Steever on Wire Town & the 2025 Album Riffin’ on Grand

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring veteran Kansas City jazz drummer Brian Steever as he discusses Wire Town and their upcoming 2025 album, Riffin’ on Grand. Wire Town is a powerhouse jazz group comprised of Kansas City jazz legends, including guitarists Danny Embrey and Rod Fleeman, bassist Gerald Spaits, and drummer Brian Steever. Their latest album, Riffin’ on Grand, is the second release from Wire Town and the first featuring the group’s current lineup. Captured live at the iconic Green Lady Lounge on May 12, 2024, these tracks showcase the band's deep musical chemistry, honed over years of performing together. Wire Town has been a staple of Kansas City’s Sunday night jazz scene, and their upcoming CD release show on February 16, 2025 (6-9 p.m.) is a must-see event for jazz enthusiasts. In this interview, Brian Steever shares insights into the album, the Kansas City jazz scene, and his journey as a respected jazz drummer. Get a copy of the album - https://greenladylounge.com/wire-town--riffin-on-grand.html For More Neon Jazz Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neon-jazz-interviews/id546432639Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gAltD2kVLq8uNkpSFtkm0 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring veteran Kansas City jazz drummer Brian Steever as he discusses Wire Town and their upcoming 2025 album, Riffin’ on Grand. Wire Town is a powerhouse jazz group comprised of Kansas City jazz legends, including guitarists Danny Embrey and Rod Fleeman, bassist Gerald Spaits, and drummer Brian Steever. Their latest album, Riffin’ on Grand, is the second release from Wire Town and the first featuring the group’s current lineup. Captured live at the iconic Green Lady Lounge on May 12, 2024, these tracks showcase the band's deep musical chemistry, honed over years of performing together. Wire Town has been a staple of Kansas City’s Sunday night jazz scene, and their upcoming CD release show on February 16, 2025 (6-9 p.m.) is a must-see event for jazz enthusiasts. In this interview, Brian Steever shares insights into the album, the Kansas City jazz scene, and his journey as a respected jazz drummer. Get a copy of the album - https://greenladylounge.com/wire-town--riffin-on-grand.html For More Neon Jazz Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neon-jazz-interviews/id546432639Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gAltD2kVLq8uNkpSFtkm0 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA

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