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Humans in Tune: Louie Pereira, Jazz Underground

Today, I'm chatting with Louie Pereira as we gear up to kick off this season's Underground Jazz series at Scout Hall. Louie is the new Instructor of Jazz, Commercial, and Marching Percussion and Drumset at SEMO. He's a ridiculously talented musician and instructor, and I'm honored to have him! Grab your tickets at thescouthall.com and I'll see you Friday night!

Humans In Tune: Erica & Angela, Produce Prescription Program

Erica Robbins with SEMO Food Bank and Angela Head with Mercy Southeast join Darren to chat about the Produce Prescription Program. The Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Food Bank's Produce Prescription Program partners with healthcare providers like Mercy to provide free, seasonal fruits and vegetables to food-insecure patients with chronic health conditions. Patients are referred by their Mercy provider and can pick up produce twice a month, along with nutrition education, recipes, and cooking opportunities. The program, funded by the USDA, aims to improve participants' health and reduce food insecurity Catch the details here and learn more at semofoodbank.org/ppp. Thanks for catching this Humans in Tune!

Humans in Tune: Chase Porter, Teriyaki Madness

Chase Porter with Teriyaki Madness here in Cape popped in with a load of fresh, tasty food and some insight into the world of Teriyaki Madness, being a new biz in Cape and collaborations. Tune in for the podcast, or catch the video edition on our Facebook page in the Videos tab. Thanks for catching another Humans in Tune podcast with Darren on 93.9 Mike FM!

Humans in Tune: Joel Vanderheyden

Scout Hall is wrapping the first season of Underground Jazz Series with Joel Vanderheyden this Friday night. Joel is a member of the Jazz St. Louis Big Band, the live-looping trio Vehachi, and the Missouri Saxophone Quartet. He has performed on stages in the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Scotland, Croatia, and across the United States, spanning large festivals, intimate jazz clubs, rock venues, live radio performances, and some of the world’s finest concert halls. In his Underground Jazz debut at Scout Hall, the Quarterfinalist to the GRAMMY Music Educator Award will perform original and jazz fusion tunes. Grab your tickets at thescouthall.com, and don't miss this final show of the season!

Humans In Tune: Michaele Postell

Experience an evening of jazz, funk, soul, and R&B as award-winning vocalist Michaele Postell graces Scout Hall on April 11. Known for her interpretations of jazz legends, Postell will pay homage to icons Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and Sarah Vaughan in her Underground Jazz performance. The concert will also feature a preview of original music from Postell’s highly anticipated debut album, set to release in 2025. Blending her classical training and passion for jazz, she brings a unique and fresh energy to the genre, creating a fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary innovation.