John and Greg reflect on Labor Day, the Sunday Gospel and their team up for the final Concert in the Courtyard at St. Philip. Songs featured on on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton | Do You Love Me - The Contours.

We catch up with jazz pianist, composer and music educator, Michael Alvey, about his upcoming Concert in the Courtyard in Franklin, TN, and the Sunday Gospel.

We catch up with the next St. Philip Concert in the Courtyard artist, Tatiana 'Tajči' Camron, and her son Blais. Tatiana is a life coach, sing songwriter and, in her home country of Croatia, a pop music legend. Her son, Blais, is a freelance filmmaker, director & cinematographer who grew up on mom's tour van with his producer dad. Blais and his team recently participated in the 54 Hour Film Festival where, in the span of 54 hours, they created a short film that garnered 27 award nominations, won 11, including Best Student Directing and Best Student Film.

Meet Ginna Claire Mason and Beth Lothers. Ginna Claire, born and raised in Franklin Tennessee, is known for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. She and Beth Lothers, Nolensville Historical Society, are behind a the star studded production at The Franklin Theatre, “There’s No Place Like Home,” Monday, August 12 at 7pm to benefit the Morton-Brittain House preservation project. Ginna Claire and Beth, we see what ya'll did there. Tickets available at https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=445313~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904&

Also get to know and hear next week's Concert in the Courtyard artists, Antonia Salazar, Sophia Garcia, Valeria Santa Cruz & Atziry Santa Cruz. They play at St. Philip on Friday, August 16, 7pm.

Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 Broadcast: Popular - From "Wicked" Original Broadway Cast Recording.

Father Augustine Mang is experiencing his first parish assignment as a priest at St. Philip where he's the new Associate Pastor. Father Mang, who grew up in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), Southeast Asia, shares his experience with faith, coming to the U.S. and discerning a life in the priesthood. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: The Called - Matt &. Josie Minikus | The Prayer - Josh Groban.

Living Real Radio interviews poet, Cleo Child's. Childs was 28 when she lost her mother to early onset Alzheimer's disease, a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Childs processed her journey and her grief through poetry which developed into a spoken word tribute album to her mother titled "Moving With."

We talk to young singer/songwriter, Birdie Nichols and composer/producer, Jeff Steinberg, about their upcoming performances. Birdie is a young songwriter playing at Concerts in the Courtyard, St. Philip, Friday, July 26. Jeff is part of the Great American Songbook Series at the Franklin Theatre, July 31, where his ensemble will celebrate the 100th birthday of Henry Mancini, one of the greatest composers in the history of film. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Moon River - Jeff Steinberg Orchestra | Charade - Jeff Steinberg Orchestra | Pink Panther Theme - Jeff Steinberg.

Living Real interview's more musical artists, Mae Rogers, Monica Ramey and Mandy Barnett, all performing locally in Franklin, TN. Mae Rogers just graduated with her BA in vocal performance from Oklahoma University. Mae is part of St. Philip's Concerts in the Courtyard, Friday, July 19, 7pm. Monica and Mandy are hosts of Variety on Main at the Franklin Theatre, Wed, July 17, 7pm. The Nashville Scene describes Monica Ramey as a "shining example" among "vocalists with a real feel for and understanding of the jazz tradition doing them justice." Mandy Barnett has earned a reputation as a stellar interpreter of classic country songs. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5: This Nearly Was Mine - Mae Rogers | Dream Dancing - Monica Ramey | The Fool - Mandy Barnett.