About Live ‘n’ Kickin’
Live ‘n’ Kickin’ is a national syndicated radio show that has over 1,000,000 listeners every week across the nation on 36 stations both terrestrial and internet. A complete list and location of those affiliates is on this website. The format is that every week we have three guest stars that perform three songs each. All styles of music are welcomes.. Instead of a formal interview a little conversation and laughs is mix in between songs to expose the artists to the public. LNK is the best live music in America because of the music quality, conversation, laughter, length and variety of each show. The most similar show is NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert.
LNK was started January 16 of 2019. Just six weeks before the pandemic shutdown. It kept going and has never missed a week. Over 200 episodes to date. In addition to the pandemic there have been many obstacles, hurricane, flood, explosions, illnesses, power outages, million technical issues, and much more. LNK doesn’t stop.
The show is all about promoting the artists on a national stage. Being in Central Florida makes it possible to have national if not international quality musicians. There is talent from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Russia, Philippines and from everywhere in the U.S. Some are veterans who played in Wang Chung, Flock of Seagulls, Grass Roots, Gary Pickett and the Union Gap, etc. Others are rising stars and just starting to get national recognition like Chapel Hart, Savanah Rae, Bailey Marie, Matt Tucker, Byrne Brothers, and more. Many are just happy doing what they are doing by touring the Country and just playing small clubs. If you look at the list of episodes on the website, you will recognize the names of many of the bands and artists. LNK is always on the search for more artists to have on the show.
LNK also does a live segment called “On the Road”. This is where LNK does a three song segment anywhere in the country where the artist is available. This may be in a studio, hotel room or their home. The artists are provided by agents, management companies and record companies.
About Bruce Andersen
Bruce Andersen was born in New York but has spent almost his entire life in Florida in the cities of Ft. Lauderdale, Melbourne, Gainesville and Orlando. Most of his time was spent in two main pursuits, music and architecture. He has concerted his efforts as the executive producer and host of Live ‘n’ Kickin’ since 2019.
Bruce Andersen started playing the guitar when he first heard Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 revisited. After several bands he ended in the Sound Caravan that played in clubs in South Florida. Since then he has played in many bands over the years. In 2005 he formed the Bluesbusters who played in Orlando area clubs and released three original cd’s. After that he performed as a solo act as the Neil Young Tribute for several years. Recently he formed the Cosmic Cowboy Revival, an Americana band where he played the guitar, harmonica, banjo, mandolin and Dobro.