Shirt Factory Center Stage: Recent Episodes
Jim Hoffer and Kim Schaller
Join former investigative reporter and owner Jim Hoffer and marketing maven Kim Schaller twice a month as they take you behind the scenes of small town, PA’s newest hot spot, The Lititz Shirt Factory. Listen as Jim and Kim talk to the crazy cast of characters that make up The Lititz Shirt Factory community directly from center stage — from the architects and brewers that helped rebuild the Lititz Shirt Factory to the musicians and performers that will grace its stage.
Jim is without Kim, and while she is not easily replaced, Jason Mundok (who made his SFCS debut last month) does his best filling in as co-host on this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage podcast. The pair discuss all the amazing acts coming through LSF this month, including Greg Hoy and the Boys. […]
Jim and Kim are back and better than ever, ready to kick off the new season at the Lititz Shirt Factory with a brand new segment hosted by special guest Jason Mundok on this the 20th episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage podcast. Jason is a software developer by day, a lifelong musician, a […]
Jim and Kim chat with members of local Bluegrass phenomena Colebrook Road immediately following their sold-out performance at the Lititz Shirt Factory on this Shirt Factory Center Stage episode. The band received a standing ovation and an encore, and are still riding that high as they sit down for their interview. They explain the origin […]
Jim and Kim chat with world renowned master magician Chris Capehart on this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage. Chris has performed in 13 different countries and was even named Magician of the Year in 2019. If you were lucky enough to see him live at The Shirt Factory you may have noticed that […]
Jim and Kim chat with two members of the Lancaster “kick-ass” Irish band, Salt Hill, fresh off of their incredible St. Patricks Day Performance at the Lititz Shirt Factory. On this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage, lead vocalist and guitarist, Shawn Gallagher, is joined by the band’s fiddle player, Mike Furjanic. They share […]
Legendary Lancaster band Inca Campers kicked off the Lititz Fire & Ice Festival at the Lititz Shirt Factory back in February,2022. Jim invited the band back to the Shirt Factory for a chat about the longevity of the band, who celebrates their 30th anniversary this year, their new album Soul Gizmo, and the ever evolving […]
Jim and Kim sit down with Eli Perron, guitarist and Manheim native, on this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage. Eli and his band, New Suede will take to the The Lititz Shirt Factory stage Friday, February 25th with their blend of rock, funk, and blues. New Suede formed on “a wing and a […]
Jim and Kim sit down with Francois Wiss, a classically trained guitarist, on this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage. He is back for yet another performance at The Lititz Shirt Factory after receiving the first encore standing ovation of the venue during his first performance in October 2021. Francois discusses his childhood in […]
On this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage, Jim and Kim talk to 3 members of the “most joyous band in Lancaster County”, Big Boy Brass. They will be kicking off 2022’s live music lineup at the Lititz Shirt Factory as the first act of the new year! Matt, Sam, and Michael share how […]
On this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage, Jim and Kim talk to the extraordinarily talented Donovan Hoffer. Donovan has been making a name for himself lately both locally and nationally. From 15 productions with the Fulton Theatre to his 2021 performances with Prima Theatre to a role on Broadway, his resume is no […]
When you hear the band name “Trash Juice” you probably aren’t thinking of a 5-piece hybrid jazz-rock-funk ensemble. Yet, that’s exactly what you’re going to get as Eric, Tyler, Austin, Baxter, and Reed. On this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage, Jim and Kim talk to four of the five members of Trash Juice […]
On this episode of the Shirt Factory Center Stage, Jim Hoffer sits down with singer and songwriter Carsie Blanton, who will be visiting the Lititz Shirt Factory on November 19. Carsie discusses the thoughts, feelings, and stories behind her intimate songwriting, how she’s handled the pandemic, and her love of New Orleans. It’s a captivating […]