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Meli is joined in the studio by Geekend performers Chris Ferguson, Amy Pruitt, Rosaleen McGinnis, Loretta Callens, and Jax and Grayson from Jericho March, as well as Geekend’s founder and owner Rick Custer Ava producer “A-Aron.” They discuss music, Geekery, Geekend, performing, and the bonds that come from working together on events. Hear a song […]
Today Meli returns with special guest Jonathon Miler, Artist and Organizer for Anime Athens, an awesome new event coming to East Texas April 30-May 1. Meli also discusses Kilgore Geekend, celebrating its 9th year May 7-8. While enjoying some great anime-inspired music, hear some of the cool things happening at each event and discussion on […]
We are back baby….Check out this latest episode of the backroom This week we have a backroom first as we take our studio on the road as we visit with Amy Pruitt at her home. We talk about the upcoming Artsview musical review fundraiser Broadway at the View. Hope you guys enjoy and if […]
This week, Meli takes you around the globe to Greece for some sweet and relaxing bouzouki music! Similar to the mandolin, this sounds of this stringed instrument will take you to an island paradise, with the small of them Mediterranean blowing in! Find this awesome playlist here: https://youtu.be/FKydGnOHJzQ More music and artist interviews coming soon! Email […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Meli & the folks at AstroNet Radio! Enjoy this Dark Ambience Celtic music and check out Unwind Station on YouTube!
Meli is truly back again, and working on some great new shows, but there’s still one show that was never published. We want to rectify that by sharing a really great group, TriHeart Music! This was an incredibly fun interview and we are pleased to finally share it with you! TriHeart is an awesome chiptune […]
Meli is back just in time to stuff your musical stocking with some old-fashioned favorites and timeless classics ( and by “timeless”, we mean “long before you were born”). Now that we’ve overcome some technical difficulties, expect to hear new shows regularly again. May 2021 bring us all some much-needed relaxation and a lot more […]
While Meli is off saving the universe, George gives us an hour of uninterrupted early David Bowie.
Melia still has her hands full of so many things, So Georgie boy takes over once again and brings you one full hour (and then some) of the band that was influenced by many and influenced even more…Supertramp!
Meli has her hands full with tons of events and things, so George takes over this episode to feature songs that have been used in science fiction, horror, and fantasy TV shows! Think Locke and Key, Utopia, The Boys, The Umbrella Academy, etc…this is an interesting mix of jams we think you will enjoy!
If you attended the Tyler Celtic Fest this year, chances are you heard this week’s guest, local Celtic musician Nat Hart. An awesome talent, Nat plays bagpipes, guitar, banjo, and the Celtic bodhran (pronounced “bow-ron”), as well as builds them…and that is just the start of his many talents and skills! Enjoy the great music […]
Back Room Episode 93: “Meli’s Back! After a few tumultuous weeks of busyness, family illness, and “too much life,” Meli and A-Aron are back! Bringing back a format that Meli found relaxing in the past, we will be playing different varieties of instrumental music and Meli will read some well-loved poetry. Poems: To His […]
This week is a blast from the not-so-distant part, where it was all about Rose! Hear songs from her favorite artists as we celebrated her progression into the “terrible teens.” Come back next week to hear from local musician (and magician) Wesley Smith.
This week due to your host Meli Mcing at Tyler Celtic Festival and losing her voice we take a look back at her first outing as host of the backroom. Enjoy.
Y’all, this week’s guest is awesome! April N. Smith is a beautiful and ridiculously talented vocalist from right here in East Texas. Full of Southern sweetness, April’s voice is reminiscent of Barbara Mandrell’s country goodness, with the power of Trisha Yearwood, the sass of Tanya Tucker, and the soulfulness of Kathy Mattea, but with a sound […]
Feeling nostalgic for pretty much anything pre-COVID, Meli is taking it back nearly a century to the music of the early 1920s (and maybe a little before). Enjoy a simpler time, post-Spanish flu, pre-Depression, when Prohibition was the thing worrying folks. As always, please send comments, encouragement, recommendations, and criticisms to backroom.astronet@gmail.com, or you can message us […]
AstroNet Radio has a variety of awesome show, and one of them is The Speak EZ, hosted by GP “tha Showboat” and DJ Big Bailey, and produced by Alan “City” Mendez. Meli interviews these awesome guys, and the talk hits all kinds of topics from Michael Jackson to the MCU and Star Trek to Snoop Dogg. […]
This, in our LAST week recording (regularly) at home, George steps in remotely to relieve A-Aron, who is feeling under the weather (dang East Texas allergies!). Joined by guest host Mark Robertson of Astro News Daily, Meli and George explore and share about a new discovery of George’s, eclectic and multi-talented artist and activist, grandson. […]
The Back Room Episode 87: Looking Back Feeling retrospective, Meli shares a bit from four memorable interviews! Reacquaint yourself with rockabilly legend Jerry Haymes, phenomenal jazz duo Maryah McHam and Martyn Popey, metal rockers Edge of Misery, and the sweet and sassy Loretta Callens. Enjoy an interview highlight and some of their great music. Fear […]
The Back Room Episode 86 “Make It or Break It, Part 2 – More Rock” Because we had a blast the first time, we are doing “Make It or Break It” again, with more Alt Rock and Metal! This week, Meli, A-Aron, and Rose give their opinions on each song/artist. Fabulous Felines Todoroki and Miki […]
Episode 85: Alternative Country Howdy y’all! This week Meli takes us on a trip down a dirt road in the backwoods…on a Harley! Just kidding, but she is bringing you Alternative Country (with a touch of oldies and a little bit more)! These great artists can be heard on AstroNet Radio during the country blocks, […]
This week Meli is joined by guest producer and host George Jones, as well as guest host Mark Robertson. In this “Make It or Break It” episode, we hear some new artists and music (which you can also hear during the Rock Music blocks on AstroNet Radio), and our hosts share their opinions and discuss […]
This week, Meli records from home again with the assistance of her fabulous felines, and brings you some sweet jazz. Track List: “AcidJazz” — Kevin McLeod (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/) “Study and Relax” — Kevin McLeod (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/) “New York 1924” — Ross Bugden (https://youtu.be/wnPLbKmYCKQ) “Bread” -LuKremBo (https://m.soundcloud.com/lukrembo/bread) “Bluebird” – E’s Jammy Jams “Ersatz Bossa” – John Deley and […]
Title: Flights of Fancy This week, Meli takes a calmer approach to the show with fantasy/magic-inspired music and poetry. Different than the usual music-only or interview formats, we’re taking it easy this werk and hopefully you’ll feel more relaxed during this rough time. Apologies for late delivery; we recorded at home this week and servers are […]
This week, Meli features the soundtrack to the video game Sally Face, by Steve Gabry/Portable Moose. Sally Face is a chapter-based game, available through STEAM, that follows the mysterious adventure of a young boy with a prosthetic face. It begins when Sally and his father move into a new apartment with odd neighbors and a crime […]
This week, Meli interviews The Ünusual Süspects, a local band comprised of colorful characters and great talent. Stories are told, shenanigans unfold, and you’ll hear a pretty awesome Bowling for Soup cover. Alternatively named the “We Love Misti” Show, this week’s episode is guaranteed to crack you up and show just how lax security in […]
This week, Meli gives a glimpse into the world of Steampunk, an interesting and diverse genre of literature, music, art, fashion, decor, and more. You can now email Meli, A-Aron, & Rose at backroom.astronet@gmail.com! Don’t forget to catch Meli, A-Aron, Robin Land of “A View from the Carnival,” and other AstroNet folks at the Tyler Vinyl […]
Loretta Callens is a local talent with a golden voice to match her heart. She joins Meli this week to discuss folk music, fun, family, and faith, as well as teddy bears! Follow Loretta on Facebook as well as www.lorettacallens.com. Listen to Loretta on Soundcloud, Amazon Music, Spotify, and other streaming music sites.
This week Meli interviews the extremely talented jazz duo Maryah McHam and Martyn Popey. One of our most fun shows thus far, join us in a journey through jazz music, funny stories, British comedy, and wordy nerdiness, as Meli develops a serious “band crush” on this anazing duo. Between Maryah’s sultry, golden voice and Martyn’s awe-inspiring […]
On this week episode of the Back Room your host Meli takes on a sugar infused game fest to make your inner avatar dance and level up. Double the Bits – Chiptune/8-bit https://youtu.be/nrzJjFS0jEU Nintendo Mix (Multiple Artists) https://youtu.be/l-XJcV_70DY Avenza – Game On https://youtu.be/8ih9lSnLqf8 Honorable Mention: Didn’t play in the show, but really good–give it […]
This week, take a walk through the clover, moors, and highlands with Meli, enjoying the music of Kevin McLeod (not one of “those” MacLeods; as far as we know, he’s completely mortal). Relax and embrace your Celtic side with this smooth but jolly set. “Not That McLeod” Track List Hidden Past Moorland Celtic Impulse Fiddles […]
This week Meli interviews the East Texas Heavy Metal band, the Edge of Misery. Facebook: Facebook.com/OfficialEdgeOfMisery/ Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/edgeofmiserymusic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNCnYwf3CzZ5bNnXcN1-Aiw YouTube Topic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgvAuFB8BQ9wn0U8xEpc6A
This week, we will journey into the music and history of Eddie and Sugar Lou’s Hotel Tyler Orchestra. A personal favorite of AstroNet Radio owner George, this dynamite duo was part of the hot scene in Southern Jazz during the late 1920s and early 1930s Enjoy the music and historical information from both Meli and […]
The Backroom Episode 71# Songs to make you Hungry. Today, we are going to take you on a trip through some snack filled songs that will either make you wanna dance or eat. Either way we hope you enjoy our new episode and tune in next week to see what we have cooked up. […]
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sweet, soulful sounds of British-born singer, actress, and composer Petula Clark. With a career that spanned over 4 decades, this lovely lady crossed genre lines before it was commonplace, with hits on the country, contemporary, and folk charts, as well as success in musical theatre. Meli and A-Aron hope […]
Meli and A-Aron spend an hour interviewing Jericho March, a Christian rock band from right here in East Texas! They discuss music, change, new members, and Geekery in the extreme, with some of their songs scattered in. HEY-OOOO! Learn more about Jericho March online: URL: www.jerichomarch.com Facebook: Facebook.com/comejointhemarch Instagram: @thejerichomarch
20 years ago their was a thing called Y2K , when we imagined the world was coming to an end. Follow Meli through a very nostalgic path of hits from 1999.
Follow our host Meli down a Cool, Mellow Candy Cane Lane and enjoy these holiday favorites. Have a very merry holiday season!! enjoy this episode with some Christmas treats. SO YUM
Meli is joined by A-Aron and Rose as they play an impromptu, holiday laced game of Would You Rather? Music edition.Lots of laughter and silliness will ensue on this episode of The Back Room!Questions are taken from www.thetoptens.com. YEAH BOYYYY!!!! See you next time on The Back Room. In all fairness, we were unsupervised.
Meli celebrates the holiday season with some of her favorites. Guaranteed to be Whammageddon-Free, for those playing the game–We will not play Wham’s “Last Christmas”.
Meli spins the hits that get those feet movin’ and brings back all that 70’s groovin’ (and a little more modern too)! Clear a spot on the floor where you can dance and crank it up!
Meli is back from the Antarctic, and is expressing her gratitude in series a songs about Thankfulness.
Meli has some wild and crazy things going on, so her back up host takes over here and runs rampant with dark country tunes that will definitely make you want to gallop your horse into a stormy night!
In this episode, Meli introduces us to rock-a-billy music legend, Jerry Haymes! We get the treat of listening to some of his early recordings from a time when drums were just making their way into country music and a brand new sound was being formed!
Meli introduces us to some of her daughter’s favorite tunes on her 13th birthday! It’s a musical journey and you’re invited!
Take a trip with us through Halloweens past and end the journey with music of today! It’s fun and spooky and definitely delight this haunted season!
Show host, Meli, soothes our senses with the happening sounds of a legend…Mr. Cab Calloway!
1977 was an amazing year! Star Wars! Saturday Night Live! Elvis Died (maybe, lol)! And our host, Meli, was born! Take a journey with us now as she shares a variety of cool tunes from that magical year!
Show host, Meli, takes us on a musical journey through songs about those frisky felines we all love!
In this episode, we explore an hour of uninterrupted music featuring rare cuts, deep mixes, and forgotten alternative takes of some of the best in dance, trance, pop and electronica! It’s a jam session! Turn it up and rip the knob off!
We have a lot of fun in this episode, getting to know the new host! It’s full of surprises that even she didn’t see coming! Tune in and meet “Meli”!
One of those bands that sort of fell through the cracks after having a few hits was “Gallery”. They burst onto the scene in 1972 with “Nice to be With You” and followed that with “I Believe in Music” and a couple more and then fell apart. Their music was a cross between The Grass […]
Wow! Just WOW! If you ever even thought about listening to the blues…this is it! Bobby Edwards is the epitome of the bluest blues! His voice, charisma, and southern soulful charm make you feel it! In this episode we get to meet Bobby and his beautiful manager/wife Christine. We hear what it’s all about staying […]
In this episode we are truly graced with special guest Sheri Booth. This lady is one hell of a singer songwriter in the tradition of Carol King and James Taylor! Special co-host Jeff Hurley joins in the fun and stay tuned at the end to hear the introduction of a new host who will be […]
In this amazing episode, we discover an oft overlooked musical wonder named Freda Payne. You know her from the hit single, “Band of Gold”, but do you really know her? She can really belt ’em out! We explore her first album and learn why she is a legend! Then…we take a good listen to another […]
What were some of the forgotten gems from the year 1971? We take a ride into the past to discover some of the songs that made the Billboard Top 100 but might have slipped through the cracks of time! Crank it up and enjoy the memories or the discovery!
In this episode we feature local singer/songwriter, Kit Scott, who introduces us to a few of his musical friends and their uplifting tunes! Enjoy the sounds of Sunday on this inspirational journey through independent Christian music!
Back in the day, before FM and CDs…before 8 tracks and MP3s…there was AM radio and it featured a wide variety of programs that often carried tunes not regularly played on the larger stations or on other media. This episode is dedicated to those songs that might or might not be familiar to you, but […]
In this episode we reach back into the dim dark past of music Americana…to find a forgotten gem in the Rock Flowers! These were a series of dolls released by Mattell that came with records and stands so that you could play them on your turntable and put the dolls on the spindles to dance […]
In this episode we take you down memory lane to some classic movies and classic tunes that are guaranteed to remind you of Christmases past and memories you cherish!
Guest Host, George Jones, takes us through some of the most entertaining and also risque novelty and parody tunes of the last 60 years! Start with “Little Space Girl” and end with “Because I’m Too White” and enjoy the journey in between!
Mouse and the Traps, legendary Tyler band, joins Scuba Steve in the studio and discuss music, history, and what the future holds!
This girl is the bomb diggety! The sultry sounds of this beautiful lady will haunt your dreams!
Tune in to hear the radio debut of the new single “Moonlight”. And hear Scuba Steve rant mindlessly for about an hour. LOL.
Join guest host, Eric Nivens as he takes us down the list of his favorite remakes and cover songs! It’s a fun and enjoyable ride!
Let’s end this year with a fun episode! Tonight we feature some of the greatest commercial jingles of all time! We dare you to listen to the whole thing and not hum along or even sing out loud! We bet you will remember most of these fun ear worms!
Enjoy an hour of uninterrupted Celtic versions of the Christmas music you know and love!
It’s the holidays here at the Back Room and we decided the best gift we could give to you was over an hour of fun, new and old Christmas music, uninterrupted by commercials or our chatter! We hope you enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Our guests tonight are a cool couple of guys who do very different things in the musical world. Eric Nivens hosts his own radio show called “Nerd’s Eye View” and does emcee work for various concerts and shows and has been a DJ for several events. Bradley Collins is a musician and emcee who is […]
We have a little magic on this episode! Stage performer and traveling show people, Elliot Berard and Destynnie Hall are amazing and very entertaining guests! Learn about the awesome things they do and the places where you can see them perform!
Host David Matti interviews Rock and Roll Artist Brian Steward and learns the life of an artist can be awesome!
Host, David Matti, W/Guest George Jones, takes a time out to discuss upcoming events in the east Texas Area. Plans are revealed and the discussion of what is going to make Tyler a mecca for entertainment is brought to light! AND we get to hear a little montage of “Nazareth” and “Freda Payne”! What more […]
You will feel the music flow through your soul in this live in studio recording with these near legendary blues performers! Prepare to be blown away!
Chris Caban will blow you away with his original electronica music that carries you through the moods and nuances of life!
When guests Jeremy Nagle, Hollie Harper and Alan Mendez (all stars of “Paranoria, TX”) join host David Matti…it turns into a hilarious discussion about their favorite songs of the 1980’s! Take a trip down a musical memory lane with these nuts!
Join co-hosts David Matti and Jennyfer Keohane as they interview Paul Bibeau…the man who is a legend in the music business! And listen to the music of the super hot new band “Bibeau”, which features his two sons, and which is even now climbing the charts! Share and spread the word!
Please welcome the fascinating, and very talented musician, actor, DJ, and artist…Tony McCullough! Find out more about this wild man’s experiences and life challenges as he became the jack of all trades East Texas came to know and love!
In this new episode of “The Back Room” featuring guest host, David Matti, he interviews Thorn and plays some amazing independent tunes you won’t hear anywhere else! Tune in, share, and spread the word!
This episode features guest host, David Matti and covers a variety of music from famed Puerto Rican musician, Eli. This guy has done it all from hard and heavy to sweet and romantic. You will not be disappointed!
Who is, in your opinion, the best male vocalist of the last 30 years? Tune in to this episode where we pick our faves and tell you why! Freddie Mercury anybody?
“The Back Room” is going NERDY with guest Jim Amos as we discuss some of the best medieval, Celtic, new age music out there!
We lost one of the most influential and talented rockers of all time recently when Prince died. This is our tribute to him and his musical legacy, featuring hosts George Jones of Paranoria, TX and Brook Keohayne of Brook & Coop.
Indi rocker Robert Dean Smith Chimes in this hour. Lots of events coming into town. Stay tuned for news you can stand to hear!
We get to meet the new host of the Back Room and find out what he thinks is cool as well as learn about some of the best night spots for musical entertainment in East Texas!
Here we are just a few days away from Valentine’s and we are airing a special show in which we count down the top 12 greatest love songs of all time! Grab the one you love and curl up together and share the moment! Happy Valentine’s day everybody!
Take a trip down memory lane on this episode where we feature the top ten one hit wonders of all time according to VH1 and we throw in so many other great tunes you will have to get up and dance!
In this episode we feature the mystical music of the Celtic / Medieval band: Triskelion! These Ren-Faire performers have traveled and performed together for many years and their music will take you on emotional journeys you’ll never forget! Join us for a beautiful ride!
This episode features some dang awesome guests! Jim and Dee Patton have had a long and incredible career in the music business and have performed with some of the greats like Neil Sedaka, Barry McGuire, etc. They have produced many albums in many genres and are currently ruling the world with their oldies show! Check […]
In this episode, guest host, Charles Parkes, steps in to handle the reigns for Jeremy during illness, and he interviews the amazing soul and gospel singer: Shay Marshall.
Tonight we welcome comedic folk singer, Rusty Mitchum on the show. His songs are sure to delight and bring a silly grin to your face. Tune in and share the podcast with anyone you think needs a smile today!
Tonight I speak with an extremely awesome new friend, Mr. Bob Mauldin! Bob has done it all from being a DJ, a recording artist, starting a recording label, to even being an actor and having his own television show! This man is so easy to talk to and down to Earth that we very easily […]
Tonight I will be speaking with a totally amazing singer songwriter. David Matti. We will be previewing a few of his songs such as Gravity, Limitless, and Believer. These electronica and rock songs will blow you away! They will give you chills! They will fill you full of energy! OK ok, They really are awesome! […]