From a Basement in Tulsa - A Music and Arts Interview Podcast

From a Basement in Tulsa - A Music and Arts Interview Podcast

Author: Jason Ferguson Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s a certain magic that happens when creative people start talking without an agenda, just a shared curiosity about how things are made and why. That’s the feeling From a Basement in Tulsa captures each week. Hosted by Jason Ferguson, this podcast is built on the idea that the most genuine insights from musicians and artists don’t come from formal interrogations, but from the kind of meandering, comfortable chat you’d have backstage or in a quiet corner after a show. The conversations here are less about promoting a latest project and more about tracing the winding paths of a creative life-the early influences, the failed experiments, the quiet breakthroughs. You’ll hear from a wide spectrum of voices, from painters and sculptors to songwriters and performers, each sharing their process in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s this focus on authentic, laid-back discussion that makes the podcast a refreshing listen, offering a sense of connection to the human behind the art. Whether you’re an artist yourself or simply someone fascinated by the origins of compelling work, these dialogues provide a unique window into the diverse styles and personal backgrounds that shape our cultural landscape.
Episodes
Ep. 122 - Konkoba Percussion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:46
Hello and welcome to the first episode on our new Friday release schedule! On this episode you'll hear music from and a conversation with Konkoba Percussion, a drum ensemble from Tulsa, OK, who focuses on traditional rhy…
Ep. 121 - Maria Fantasma Duo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:31
This week we got to spend some time with Blake Jarman and Ryan Wallace who make up the Tulsa two-piece band Maria Fantasma Duo! On this episode you'll hear a fun, interesting, and sometimes a little weird conversation on…
Ep. 120 - Fiawna Forté and Phillip Hanewinkel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:45
Fiawna Forté and her husband Phillip Hanewinkel Visited the studio for a great discussion on music and art and where you might find creativity! On this episode you will hear two songs off of their newest release Deciduou…
Ep. 119 - KALO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:40
This week we get to feature the incredible talent from KALO, a three piece band from Oklahoma City! We spent some time recording two songs in the new studio and having a conversation ranging from where each member thinks…
Ep. 118 - Johnny Badseed and the Rotten Apples [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:44
This week we get to feature a conversation with Tulsa's own Johnny Badseed and the Rotten Apples! They visited with brand new music to share along with some homemade mead and a fun conversation. This episode was recorded…
Ep. 117 - Cindy Hulsey - Tulsa Literary Coalition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:04
Cindy Hulsey, Executive Director of Tulsa Literary Coalition and soon to be General Manager of Magic City Books, stopped in to the brand new studio to have a conversation about some of the cool things that will be happen…
Ep. 116 - Levi Parham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:35
This week we get to release our talk with Levi Parham! Levi Parham, from McCalister, OK, stopped by the studio perform two acoustic songs and to let all of us hear some of his brand new record, These American Blues, whic…
Ep. 115 - Evan Hughes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:59
Evan Hughes, a Tulsa comedian, visited to have a conversation about his entrance into comedy and tell us about what has changed since then. We heard some stories from his experiences as a comedian and learned how it has…
Ep. 114 - BC & The Big Rig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:10
This episode features the return of Brandon Clark except this time he brought with him his entire band BC & The Big Rig! BC & The Big Rig describe themselves as "Shred Dirt" and taught me the term Guitarmonies on this ep…
Ep. 113 - Bud Bronson & The Good Timers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:45
Bud Bronson & The Good Timers, from Denver CO, visited the basement for a fun conversation and to let us hear some of their wonderful music! You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or visit their Bandcamp page…