Grassroots Podcast

24/10/2024

On episode 55, my special guests are Brett O'Connor, Destiny Pivonka, and Danny from Sneezy. They made their return to Live at “The Shop” in Dunbar, WV on October, 18th, 2024.

Episode premiers tonight at 8pm. Watch here: 👉🏾 https://youtu.be/ALddgcFNOE8?si=rlQH5lFTLwhCHXO4

Hailing from the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois, Sneezy’s sound is the perfect culmination of all things good in music. It fuses the genres of pop, reggae, hip-hop, and rock, and it has a natural, summery sunshine feel to every track. Their neo-soul undertone provides a little something extra to their music and creates an infectious, addicting rhythm that you’ll be glad to have stuck in your head.

Like James Brown, Sneezy turns in a killer show and leaves it all on the stage, every time. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Sneezy’s catchy, cascading rhythms spiral onwards, leading scores of carousing fans dancing & singing along with songs they know by heart. From frontman Brett O’Connor: “We’re always having fun on stage, and you really get our music when you see us live. Our mission is to create an ever-growing community through our music.”

Find Sneezy at:
www.sneezymusic.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sneezymusic/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6q8zf3mxlxOVOm1YXM5JJp?si=bZD8l8iQSDSGQ2WTQqWg7A

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Checkout Charleston's newest music venue, Live at "The Shop" at www.liveattheshop.com - Located at 1233 Ohio Avenue, Dunbar WV

Special Thanks to Sacred AV Solutions LLC.

Original Music by ​⁠Asher Shashaty Music

18/10/2024

On episode 43, my special guests are The Ries Brothers - Charlie and Kevin Ries. They made their debut at Live at “The Shop” in Dunbar, WV on January 27th, 2024.

Hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida, The Ries Brothers (pronounced “Rees”) are a force to be reckoned with on the music scene. This dynamic duo blends rock, blues, funk, and reggae into a soulful and sophisticated sound that captivates audiences. They’ve graced major stages sharing the spotlight with renowned artists like G Love & Special Sauce, Stick Figure, Pepper, Galactic, Stephen Marley, 311, Iration, and BIG Something. They’ve also rocked major festivals like Okeechobee Music Fest, Sunfest, Cali Roots, Gasparilla, and Summer Camp. See them live TONIGHT with Sneezy in Dunbar, WV as they make their return to Live at “The Shop”!

Checkout this episode and more here 👉🏾 https://youtu.be/VfTG8dySkWY?si=Q2I0a1Y6nWeWxpss

09/10/2024

29/09/2024

From 4 Fans to Fraternity: Afroman’s Unforgettable Comeback OG Afroman

28/09/2024

OG Afroman Live at “The Shop”

28/09/2024

On episode 54, my very special guest is the one and only, OG Afroman! He made a stop at Live at “The Shop” on his 20 FRO Campaign Tour on 5/27/24.

Joseph Edgar Foreman, better known by his stage name Afroman, is an American rapper and musician. Best known for his songs “Crazy Rap (C**t 45)”, “Because I Got High”, “Pimpin’ Pennsylvania”, and his new single “Hunter Got High”. Afroman's album "Because I Got High" was released in 2000 on T-Bones Records; it was distributed primarily through local concerts and the file-sharing service Napster before it's title track was played on The Howard Stern Show. The song humorously describes how cannabis use is degrading the narrator's quality of life. In late 2001, the song became a hit and was featured in the 2000s films Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, The Perfect Score, and Disturbia. "Because I Got High" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2002.
In 2003, Afroman declared himself a Christian. In January 2023, he released an hour-long video on YouTube titled "How To Be Happy In An Unhappy World - Sermon By Afroman" detailing his experiences and understanding on life's issues and how to overcome tribulations through faith in the word of God. We discuss this documentary in our interview.
On December 20, 2022, Afroman announced his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election. His campaign manager, Jason Savage, announced his candidacy on his behalf, citing inflation, the housing market, law enforcement corruption, and legalizing ma*****na as key issues of his campaign. - Wikipedia

See Afroman LIVE on tour this fall and winter coming soon to a city near you!

Find Afroman:
Instagram:
www.ogafroman.com
https://onlyfans.com/afroman83
https://linktr.ee/OGAfroman

Find Me:
Instagram:
https://linktr.ee/MikeGrassroots

Original Music by ​⁠Asher Shashaty Music

Checkout Charleston's newest music venue, Live at "The Shop" at https://www.facebook.com/liveattheshop

Special Thanks to Sacred AV Solutions
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https://youtu.be/lCfT8676KX0?si=zaBO4X6CdN1931Sn

On episode 54, my very special guest is the one and only, Afroman! He made a stop at Live at "The Shop" on his 20 FRO Campaign Tour on 5/27/24.Joseph Edgar F...

13/09/2024

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09/09/2024

New episode with The Kind Thieves is live on YouTube. Check it out! 👇

On episode 53, my special guests are Colby, Drew, and Archie of The Kind Thieves. They made their return to Live at "The Shop" on 4/26/24. The three founding...

06/09/2024

On episode 53, my special guests are Colby, Drew, and Archie of The Kind Thieves. They made their return to Live at "The Shop" on 4/26/24.

The three founding members, Colby Elswick (Singer,Lead Guitar) Archibald Johnson (Singer, Acoustic Guitar) and Drew Shinhearts (Singer, Bass Guitar) captivate listeners with their distinct writing styles and refined talent. Classically trained and an incredibly talented musician, Christian Ray Tanzy(Keyboard, Trumpet), adds incredible texture and stage energy to TKT’s layered canvas with steady intention and subtle direction in his pocket. Colby captives the audience with his jaw dropping leads and screaming guitar licks. Drew serenades the audience with catchy song writing, emotional ballads and a confidence on stage that lights up the room.Archie paints a picture with his words and tells a story through his music that leaves the audience wanting more. 🎸

Watch this episode here 👇

On episode 53, my special guests are Colby, Drew, and Archie of The Kind Thieves. They made their return to Live at "The Shop" on 4/26/24. The three founding...

03/09/2024

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, E-40, Warren G and a slew of other hip-hop artists will be performing in Charleston in December 2024.

31/08/2024

27/08/2024

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🎉 **NIGHTS AT THE RITE GIVEAWAY ALERT!** 🎉

We’re giving away the ultimate music lover's package to **Nights at the RIte** on September 6th & 7th at the Scottish Rite Temple in Charleston, WV!

**Prize Includes:**
- Two tickets for BOTH nights featuring 12 incredible bands!
- A two-night hotel stay in downtown Charleston!
- A $100 Visa gift card to make your weekend even better!

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Get more details about the lineup at liveattheshop.com

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**Winner will be announced Sunday Sept 1st** you will be contacted directly from Live at the Shop. Do not follow any links. We will reach out to you directly. Once a winner is established. Thank you. 

27/08/2024

Bluegrass really brings people together.

21/08/2024

Live Music Venue in Dunbar, West Virginia.

For Booking Info: [email protected]

17/08/2024

On episode 52, my special guests are John and Nick O’Hallaron of Chalk Dinosaur. Their music oscillates between groovy electronic music, funk, dance, and psychedelic rock. I actually listen to these guys so I was super excited to chat with them. Checkout their new single “Electric Biscuit” on all streaming platforms! 🎸 🦖

Watch this episode here 👉🏾 https://youtu.be/rnwuTS7pC9U?si=KnRm9f_2CQ-I76nN

On episode 52, my special guests are John and Nick O'Hallaron of Chalk Dinosaur. Their music oscillates between groovy electronic music, funk, dance, and psy...

16/08/2024

Summer Nights at “The Rite”
If your Appalachian and you love rock n bluegrass music, this may be the place for you. We also got some of those sweet soulful sounds coming through for the sing songwriter fans also. Don’t forget there is also gonna be some funk jam jazz thing with Yam Yam. Let’s do this!!!

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09/08/2024

On episode 51 my special guests are the guys in Lua Flora from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Their sound is described as Beach Folk. This was their first time on the podcast, and first performance at Live at “The Shop” on 3/29/24 with Pet Bandana.

The new episode is live on YouTube at 10am EST. Click the link below to watch! 👇

https://youtu.be/yYVqitb3w-s?si=2BfowdOHoh78-Vbc