The Lunch Hour: A Midday Music Break: Recent Episodes
Jasper Logan
KUAF presents The Lunch Hour, an intimate concert series, with music from local artists and lunch from local restaurants - all in the KUAF lobby and all on your lunch break! Inspired by NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, this free concert series is a celebration of local artists and local businesses. Each month, you will get to learn about new music, meet new musicians, eat new food, hear from artists and businesses about building community AND learn about your public radio station.To listen to the audio version ONLY and to subscribe to The Lunch Hour audio podcast, click HERE. ________________________________________________________________________The August Lunch Hour will feature a performance by Avian Alia and food from Eat My Catfish! Reserve your spot NOW. The July performance of The Lunch Hour is now up on KUAF's YouTube page! Watch Pura Coco's performance of below and you can watch the conversation with Jasper, Ethan and Mo' Tacos and Churros at our YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3kVsDv3tiA&t=19sThe June performance of The Lunch Hour is now up on KUAF's YouTube page! Watch their performance of Beaches below and you can watch the entire performance, plus their conversation with Jasper and Ethan at our YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSv-IvfMoss&list=PL_JNWdlEFXll9-yvOGi5lKSAa7Ms_64u2&index=15For May's Lunch Hour, Adam Faucett performed in the KUAF lobby with food from The Farmers' Table Cafe. You can watch Adam's full performance and the conversation with Adam, The Farmers' Table Cafe, Jasper and Ethan here. https://youtu.be/koKS3SM3fU0April's Lunch Hour brought Old Man Saxon to the KUAF lobby with lunch from Odd Soul Pizza. You can watch the conversation with Old Man Saxon, Jeffro Brown from Odd Soul, Jasper and Ethan here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yskV0rb8Ac&list=PL_JNWdlEFXll9-yvOGi5lKSAa7Ms_64u2&index=8The Lunch Hour in March featured Fayetteville band, Modeling, and lunch from Arsaga's at the Mill. Watch the conversation between the band, Cindy Arsaga and Spencer Anderson from Arsaga's at the Mill, Jasper and Ethan here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEobtr2BFok&list=PL_JNWdlEFXll9-yvOGi5lKSAa7Ms_64u2&index=6February's Lunch Hour brought Amor to the KUAF lobby with lunch from Secondhand Smoke. You can watch the conversation with Amor, Nate Walls of Secondhand Smoke, and hosts Cyrenthia and Jasper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEmiFnguMG0&list=PL_JNWdlEFXll9-yvOGi5lKSAa7Ms_64u2&index=3The Lunch Hour for January featured Mia Gjeldum performing in the KUAF lobby with lunch from Mockingbird Kitchen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hELniBrm_J8&list=PL_JNWdlEFXll9-yvOGi5lKSAa7Ms_64u2&index=2We kicked off The Lunch Hour with a performance from our good friend and local rapper BAANG, with food from WoodStone Pizza. Watch BAANG's performance and the converation between BAANG, Jerrmy Gawthrop of WoodStone Pizza, Kyle Kellams and Jasper Logan below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH2zAOteCMs&list=PL_JNWdlEFXll9-yvOGi5lKSAa7Ms_64u2&index=1
Conversation from the Lunch Hour Summer Concert Series, between artist Joe West and McDonald's Owner/operator Jonathan Chan.
Dazz & Brie give an amazing performance at the Lunch Hour Summer Concert Series sponsored by McDonalds.
A performance from Tylo May, Rapper & Designer from Fort Smith, AR. This performance was recorded during the Lunch Hour Summer Concert Series Sponsored by McDonald's.
A memorable performance from Joe Smith in Muskogee, AR. Joe, delivers a beautiful mix of original and cover songs.
Get ready for an electrifying episode of "The Lunch Hour Podcast" as we're joined by a few incredible guests! Hailing from Little Rock, AR, the dynamic duo Dazz & Brie will grace us with their soulful tunes and share their journey in the music industry. But that's not all – we're also sitting down with McDonald's owner/operator Cody Matthews from Fayetteville, AR, who's got a fascinating story to tell about the intersection of fast food and community impact. Tune in for a fusion of music and entrepreneurship, as we explore the artistry of Dazz & Brie and Cody's unique perspective on running a McDonald's restaurant in the heart of Arkansas. Don't miss this inspiring and harmonious episode – hit that play button now!
Join us in this episode of The Lunch Hour as we celebrate Fort Smith, Arkansas, through the captivating stories of two hometown heroes, Michael Hadley, the friendly face behind the local McDonald's franchise, and Tylo May, an extraordinary hip-hop artist and visionary fashion designer. Discover how these Fort Smith natives have not only found success but also left their indelible mark on their beloved city. This episode is a journey through the unique flavors and rhythms of Fort Smith. Don't miss out on this blend of hometown pride, talent, and inspiration.
Get ready for an unforgettable episode of "The Lunch Hour Summer Concert Podcast" as we dive deep into the captivating intersection of music, Tulsa's historical scene, and an iconic moment in fast-food history. Join us as we chat with Steph Simon, a Tulsa music legend, and McDonald's owner/operator Mike Gentry, who played a pivotal role in the first-of-its-kind McDonald's concert. Steph Simon will take us on a journey through Tulsa's rich music history, while Mike Gentry offers a behind-the-scenes look at this unique fusion of fast food and live music. Discover the evolution of Tulsa's music scene, the creative synergy that birthed this groundbreaking event, and the enduring impact it left. Don't miss this incredible fusion of music, history, and unexpected collaborations – subscribe now and hit that notification bell to stay updated!
February's Lunch Hour was a celebration of music, food, and community at the Black-Owned Business Expo in the Fayetteville Town Center. The live conversation of this Lunch Hour, features a number of Black business owners who offer their thoughts and insights on how to express their power and drive for the black businesses in Arkansas.
Singer-songwriter Mia Gjeldum sits down with Leigh Helm and Chrissy Sanderson of Mockingbird Kitchen, Cyrenthia McLennan, and Leigh Wood to talk building community through music and food for our Lunch Hour podcast.
Adam Faucett performs in the KUAF lobby, bringing his "cosmic holler" to the May Lunch Hour.
Old Man Saxon brings his infectious music and presence to the KUAF lobby for the April 2022 Lunch Hour performance.
Modeling shares their electropop in a stripped down setting in the KUAF lobby for the March 2022 Lunch Hour.
Mia Gjeldum performs in the KUAF lobby for the January 2022 Lunch Hour. Due to local conditions with COVID, we did not have a live audience for this performance.