What is Live ‘n’ Kickin’?

Every week LNK is recorded live then broadcast 60 times on 51 radio stations, both terrestrial and internet, all over the US. These include rock, country, jazz, folk, hip hop, variety, college, senior, native American, and many more.

The show includes three musical guest stars plus the host Bruce Andersen and the Cosmic Cowboy Revival Band. The guests are great musicians from all over America and beyond. They play a variety of styles on a variety of instruments. That the show is live is emphasized with cross mic humor and with great freedom for the artists.

The show uses music as the great common denominator for joy. All kinds of people perform together on the show, young, old, black, white, male, female, country, city, conservative, liberal, and even banjo players. Yes, even them. There are Grammy nominees, The Voice and America’s Got Talent finalists, regional champions, signed artists, touring veterans and the kid just starting his career. They all have a blast doing it that will bring a smile to your ears.

Appearing in Episode 317

  • Crystal Vision

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    Husband and wife duo, play a variety of styles including original and covers.

    Bryant(Bass/Vocals), Caroline(Keys/Rhythm Guitar/Mandolin/Vocals), 

  • Golden Flower Band

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    Patric Moreno, pianist and composer. Influenced by jazz, funk, and alternative music with an experimental flare. Currently working with Estate Sale Boat, GG Cat, Honeypot, and more, as well as his own band - Patrick Moreno & Friends.

  • Justin McLeod

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    Bringing his love of acoustic flavored music to Orlando,Justin has been a part of the local music scene since 2006. Discovering an old guitar in his family's attic, he started playing music at 16 years old. Bringing a passion and presence rarely seen in a solo cover artist, Justin provides a blend of 90's alt rock, outlaw country, classic rock, folk, and a few things you've never heard before.

Appearing in Episode 318

  • Kaikol

    KaikolMusic.com

    Kaikol is a genre-blurring rapper and multi-instrumentalist using saxophone, piano, and self-produced soundscapes to tell deeply personal stories. His music draws from jazz tradition and hip-hop culture, pairing thoughtful lyricism with expressive melodies and emotionally-charged production. His songs blend introspective lyricism with live instrumentation and textured production, his music feels both raw and refined. Rooted in storytelling, emotion, and late-night energy, Kaikol’s work explores healing, growth, and self-reflection creating songs that resonate beyond the moment. Each release captures a chapter of becoming and growth.

  • Greg Eyma

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    Greg Eyma Growing up in Queens, New York, Greg Eyma’s musical repertoire draws from a wide spectrum of musical genres including rock, pop, R & B and even country stretching from the ‘60’s to the present. Currently based in Orlando, Greg performs in a variety of Central Florida venues.

  • 5xShag

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    Scott Sudakis- vocals

    Eric Leonard – guitar

    Giulio DePierro - bass

    Patsy Spagnolo – drums

     Five Time Shag formed in 2012 and brings an electri sound mixing together rock and rock, punk rock, funk and hip hop

Appearing in Episode 319

  • Mountain Brew

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    Andy plays guitar and harmonica and sings; Sara plays mandolin and adds to the vocals. We normally use pre-recorded bass and drum ‘tracks’ that give us the freedom to play melodies while helping keep volume (and budget) under control.

    Mountain Brew (duo/trio) specializes in Americana (old-timey/bluegrass/country/folk/blues/Cajun), or Irish music. We play a lot of picnics, barbecues, reunions, and barn dances.

  • The Matt Sams Band

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    The band is led by some of the area's most respected musicians, with the band's namesake Matt Sams on guitar and vocals, Joe Luley on drums and vocals and Curt Austin on bass and providing vocals as well. The band performs an exhausting schedule, wedged in between their already hectic work life. Despite the challenges of balancing work, life and the band, The Matt Sams Band continues to provide one of Brevard's most power-packed shows and is an inspiring force on the local music scene.

  • Chris Fannin

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    Chris Fannin is a multifaceted artist known for his versatile musical talents. Primarily recognized as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Ebon Cross, where he captivates audiences with his powerful vocals and commanding stage presence, Chris reveals another dimension of his artistry on the Live 'n' Kickin' radio show. Here, he showcases his prowess as a singer-songwriter in the realm of country music. With a penchant for heartfelt storytelling and a distinctive country style, Chris Fannin demonstrates his ability to seamlessly transition between genres.