w/Spirit Shakers

While attending UW-Parkside, Maxwell Melendrez and Oscar Mercadillo met and hit it off immediately with their shared love of music. As the years went on and they mastered their skills among local bands such as Mixed Company, Miss B Haven, The Oscillators, Sun Silo, and Lunar Lizard, the two formed Spirit Shakers! Their music incorporates a cornucopia of genres – rock, folk, hip-hop, jazz, etc. Check out their latest album “It’s About Time” now available on all those streaming services! Maxwell and Oscar can be found out and about in some of our greatest nightlife establishments hosting open mics throughout this summer and all year, including 58 Below, Kenosha Yacht Club, and George’s Encore and McAuliffe’s Pub in Racine.  Follow Spirit Shakers on Facebook here for all their latest updates!  This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at [email protected] Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!