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EPISODE · Dec 13, 2025 · 1H 2M

Joey's Song Preview

from CORE · host Andy McNamara

We got to spend a bit of time with the musical powerhouses who form the engine room of the annual Joey's Song Freezing Man Festival: Frank Anderson, Sam Farrell, and Alex Drossart!Joey's Song is a music event that raises money for epilepsy research and support for families affected by the condition. Over the last fifteen years, the event has raised an incredible $1,700,000 for the cause.As members of the legendary house band, The Know It All Boyfriends, Frank, Sam, and Alex are responsible for backing up a parade of rock icons and special guests—often with minimal rehearsal!The trio discusses:- The "monstrous undertaking" of learning dozens of different songs to play with artists from bands like The Bangles and Soul Asylum .- The rush of playing alongside music legends like session player Steve Porcaro (Michael Jackson/Toto) and the experience of becoming part of the Joey's Song "club".- The incredible talent coming out of Northeast Wisconsin, including the international success of Oshkosh native, Kenny Hoopla.- Their own Fox Cities projects, including Zebra Mussel (Frank Anderson) and The Wishbone Breakers (Alex Drossart and Sam Farrell).- Frank’s controversial take on the top things an acoustic performer can do to enliven their act Don't miss the biggest rock concert for a cause! The Joey's Song Freezing Man Festival takes place in Madison, Wisconsin.TICKETS & LIVESTREAM: This year, the show has a live stream available! Visit the official website to grab your tickets or tune in from home . ➡️ Event Info: https://www.joeyssong.org ➡️ Livestream: https://www.joeyssong.org/livestream FOX CITIES CORE: Watch more interviews from the Fox Cities music scene and subscribe to our channel! Station: WCZR Code Zero Radio Follow us on social media! CodeZeroRadio.com#JoeysSong #KnowItAllBoyfriends #FrankAnderson #SamFarrell #AlexDrossart #FoxCitiesCore #WCZR #EpilepsyResearch #MusicInterview #LiveMusic #TheBangles #SoulAsylum

We got to spend a bit of time with the musical powerhouses who form the engine room of the annual Joey's Song Freezing Man Festival: Frank Anderson, Sam Farrell, and Alex Drossart!Joey's Song is a music event that raises money for epilepsy research and support for families affected by the condition. Over the last fifteen years, the event has raised an incredible $1,700,000 for the cause.As members of the legendary house band, The Know It All Boyfriends, Frank, Sam, and Alex are responsible for backing up a parade of rock icons and special guests—often with minimal rehearsal!The trio discusses:- The "monstrous undertaking" of learning dozens of different songs to play with artists from bands like The Bangles and Soul Asylum .- The rush of playing alongside music legends like session player Steve Porcaro (Michael Jackson/Toto) and the experience of becoming part of the Joey's Song "club".- The incredible talent coming out of Northeast Wisconsin, including the international success of Oshkosh native, Kenny Hoopla.- Their own Fox Cities projects, including Zebra Mussel (Frank Anderson) and The Wishbone Breakers (Alex Drossart and Sam Farrell).- Frank’s controversial take on the top things an acoustic performer can do to enliven their act Don't miss the biggest rock concert for a cause! The Joey's Song Freezing Man Festival takes place in Madison, Wisconsin.TICKETS & LIVESTREAM: This year, the show has a live stream available! Visit the official website to grab your tickets or tune in from home . ➡️ Event Info: https://www.joeyssong.org ➡️ Livestream: https://www.joeyssong.org/livestream FOX CITIES CORE: Watch more interviews from the Fox Cities music scene and subscribe to our channel! Station: WCZR Code Zero Radio Follow us on social media! CodeZeroRadio.com#JoeysSong #KnowItAllBoyfriends #FrankAnderson #SamFarrell #AlexDrossart #FoxCitiesCore #WCZR #EpilepsyResearch #MusicInterview #LiveMusic #TheBangles #SoulAsylum

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