Chris Castino's guest appearances

Chris Castino

Tent Show Radio

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Making a Scene Presents

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While sitting through COVID lockdowns Chris Castino of Minnesota-based rock'n'roll jam band The Big Wu teamed up with Milwaukee-based bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire to reimagine some of his catalog into impeccably fitting bluegrass tunes. These songs were transformed and resulted in their collaborative album Fresh Pickles. Fresh Pickles is just the beginning of a heartfelt and fulfilling voyage into bluegrass— it features stomping rippers and sweet, harmonic ballads, as well as a taste of genre-shifting psychedelic rides. Always true to the tradition and authentic in presentation, this collaboration is packed with great pickin' excitement and most importantly joy. The album is a triumphant musical collaboration that was pulled right out of the ground by its Midwestern roots, from traditional folk to blends of contemporary bluegrass and jammy deliciousness. This joyous album-making process produced many special guest appearances from several GRAMMY-winning artists in the bluegrass and Americana world including Sam Bush, Peter Rowan, Tim O’Brien, Jerry Douglas, Andy Hall, Vince Herman, Nick Forster, Keller Williams, and Adam Greuel. With the help of many of Chris’s lifelong musical heroes, the record has that classic 70’s and 80’s alt-bluegrass sound, while never too far from the traditional bluegrass style that defines the genre.  This episode features recordings from Chris Castino &amp; Chicken Wire Empire's July 2022 performance under the tent and serves as a special experience for audiences of bluegrass purists and all lovers of great tunes. First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national &amp; regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. EPISODE CREDITSMichael Perry - Host Phillip Anich - Announcer Matt Jugenheimer - Engineer &amp; Producer Gina Nagro - Marketing Support FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent FOLLOW MICHAEL PERRYhttps://sneezingcow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/ https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/  2023 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORSAshland Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.visitashland.com/   Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - https://www.bayfield.org/   Bayfield County Tourism - https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism   The Bayfield Inn - https://bayfieldinn.com/  Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.cable4fun.com/   Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce - https://washburnchamber.com/ SPECIAL THANKSWisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/ 

While sitting through COVID lockdowns Chris Castino of Minnesota-based rock'n'roll jam band The Big Wu teamed up with Milwaukee-based bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire to reimagine some of his catalog into impeccably fitting bluegrass tunes. These songs were transformed and resulted in their collaborative album Fresh Pickles. Fresh Pickles is just the beginning of a heartfelt and fulfilling voyage into bluegrass— it features stomping rippers and sweet, harmonic ballads, as well as a taste of genre-shifting psychedelic rides. Always true to the tradition and authentic in presentation, this collaboration is packed with great pickin' excitement and most importantly joy. The album is a triumphant musical collaboration that was pulled right out of the ground by its Midwestern roots, from traditional folk to blends of contemporary bluegrass and jammy deliciousness. This joyous album-making process produced many special guest appearances from several GRAMMY-winning artists in the bluegrass and Americana world including Sam Bush, Peter Rowan, Tim O’Brien, Jerry Douglas, Andy Hall, Vince Herman, Nick Forster, Keller Williams, and Adam Greuel. With the help of many of Chris’s lifelong musical heroes, the record has that classic 70’s and 80’s alt-bluegrass sound, while never too far from the traditional bluegrass style that defines the genre. This episode features recordings from Chris Castino &amp; Chicken Wire Empire's July 2022 performance under the tent and serves as a special experience for audiences of bluegrass purists and all lovers of great tunes. First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national &amp; regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. EPISODE CREDITSMichael Perry - Host Phillip Anich - Announcer Matt Jugenheimer - Engineer &amp; Producer Gina Nagro - Marketing Support FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent</a> FOLLOW MICHAEL PERRY<a href="https://sneezingcow.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://sneezingcow.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/</a> 2023 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORSAshland Area Chamber of Commerce - <a href="https://www.visitashland.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitashland.com/</a>  Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - <a href="https://www.bayfield.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bayfield.org/</a>  Bayfield County Tourism - <a href="https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism</a>  The Bayfield Inn - <a href="https://bayfieldinn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bayfieldinn.com/</a>  Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - <a href="https://www.cable4fun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cable4fun.com/</a>  Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce - <a href="https://washburnchamber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://washburnchamber.com/</a> SPECIAL THANKSWisconsin Public Radio - <a href="https://www.wpr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wpr.org/</a>

Chris Castino & Chicken Wire Empire

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris CastinoFor the last 20+ years Chris has written songs for his band The Big Wu. He successfully written material that is condusive to loud guitars, blues hollerin’, and dancing. The current version of the Big Wu is suited for tunes that are equal parts Meters and Floyd, which is an exciting mix for a songwriter like Chris. But his latest songs are folk songs, in nature. This is his authentic self; dreadnaughts, fiddles, three part harmonies. It’s built on the timeless joys and lamentations of our precarious worlds.

<h2>Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris Castino</h2>For the last 20+ years Chris has written songs for his band The Big Wu. He successfully written material that is condusive to loud guitars, blues hollerin’, and dancing. The current version of the Big Wu is suited for tunes that are equal parts Meters and Floyd, which is an exciting mix for a songwriter like Chris. But his latest songs are folk songs, in nature. This is his authentic self; dreadnaughts, fiddles, three part harmonies. It’s built on the timeless joys and lamentations of our precarious worlds.

Chris Castino is Making a Scene

Chris Castino is one of those rare musicians who thrives in multiple styles. In his case, the styles are rock and bluegrass. Chris leads Chicken Wire Empire into The Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis this Friday Night at 7:30. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Chris spoke of his journey becoming a pro musician.