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Host Matt Donnelly interviews saxophonist Chad Smith talking about his career, playing jazz from its early era, and a preview of his latest album Saxophobia.  For more information about the artist, go to chadsmithmusic.com.

 

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews local musician Rob Kohler talking about his music, jazz, forming the Rob Kohler Trio, and more.

My cousin, Brent McClain, rode a horse for the first time in about 40 years when I needed to get my horses in for the farrier. Brent and the horse got along just fine with a halter for a suggestion of control.

-Lisa Schmidt

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Jake Blaine, director of the Belt Performing Arts Center with a preview of their upcoming 2026-2027 season of concerts.  For more information, go to beltperformingartscenter.com.

 

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews pianist Nadia Shpachenko talking about her career, a love of soccer, and a preview of the soccer-themed album Keys to the Beautiful Game.  For more information about the artist, go to nadiashpachenko.com.

 

My dad died this past weekend.  He taught me the skills I need even though he loved trees while I love cattle. - Lisa Schmidt

 

David Saslav interviews Connie Constan and Ashleigh McCann about Jazz Night, coming up at the History Museum.

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The September 2026 edition runs 7:46 in length.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Grammy winning guitarist and music director of the Partch Ensemble John Schneider talking about the music of American composer Harry Partch, his life, the instruments he created, the formation of the Partch Ensemble, and a preview of their latest album The Wayward.  For more information, go to bridgerecords.com.

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Great Falls pianist Su Suits, talking about her career, piano performances, performing with the Cascade Quartet, and more.