We talk to young singer/songwriter, Birdie Nichols and composer/producer, Jeff Steinberg, about their upcoming performances. Birdie is a young songwriter playing at Concerts in the Courtyard, St. Philip, Friday, July 26. Jeff is part of the Great American Songbook Series at the Franklin Theatre, July 31, where his ensemble will celebrate the 100th birthday of Henry Mancini, one of the greatest composers in the history of film. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Moon River - Jeff Steinberg Orchestra | Charade - Jeff Steinberg Orchestra | Pink Panther Theme - Jeff Steinberg.

Living Real interview's more musical artists, Mae Rogers, Monica Ramey and Mandy Barnett, all performing locally in Franklin, TN. Mae Rogers just graduated with her BA in vocal performance from Oklahoma University. Mae is part of St. Philip's Concerts in the Courtyard, Friday, July 19, 7pm. Monica and Mandy are hosts of Variety on Main at the Franklin Theatre, Wed, July 17, 7pm. The Nashville Scene describes Monica Ramey as a "shining example" among "vocalists with a real feel for and understanding of the jazz tradition doing them justice." Mandy Barnett has earned a reputation as a stellar interpreter of classic country songs. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5: This Nearly Was Mine - Mae Rogers | Dream Dancing - Monica Ramey | The Fool - Mandy Barnett.

Former Living Real co-host, Robert Feduccia, talks to us about the significance of the Eucharistic Revival in the US as its Pilgrimage comes through Nashville, TN June 25 to 30. With a Masters in Theology, Robert is recognized as an expert in the New Evangelization having written the evangelization document for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.

Brian Connelly is a worship leader, singer, songwriter, and touring guitarist with Francesca Battistelli and Matthew West. He also leads the music ministry for the 5pm Mass at St. Philip. In anticipation of his concert at St. Philip, we follow up with Brian about his upcoming album release, June 28.

We interview Nashville married couple and music duo, Analisa & John, about how performing the music which most closely resembles them is the music that tied them together in the first place: the Italian classics.

Summer is the time for outdoor concerts, not just at St. Philip, but around the community. We talk to country and jazz artist, actress and television host, Lisa Stewart, and producer, singer, songwriter, Joe Hand, about their music and upcoming events. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: My Baby Just Cares for Me - Lisa Stewart.

St. Philip is gearing up for another Concerts in the Courtyard season with some new artists in the mix. One of them, Hometowne Music Group, is kicking off the concert series on May 31. Kyle, Izze, John, Brett, Merrick and Carole tell us how they're not just united by the same hometown, but their desire to reintroduce wholesome, tasteful messages and sounds to the landscape of contemporary music.

Catholic Composer and Music Director, Craig Colson, lost his son Matthew to Fentanyl poisoning in the Fall of 2021. The US Office of Public Affairs named Fentanyl "the deadliest drug threat the United States has ever faced, killing 38,000 Americans in the first six months of 2023 alone." Just one pill can kill. Craig talks to us about what he's learned from Fentanyl's impact on his family and what the public needs to know.