The Currents Music Festival Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Dana "Deadly" Forrester of Dead In 5 talks music with Jen Mar 27, 2020

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On this episode of the Currents Music Festival Podcast we share Jen’s conversation with Dana “Deadly” Forrester of Dead in Five, who are part of the Currents 2020 lineup. Dana digs deep into her history in the trenches of the Detroit music scene, rubbing elbow with members of the MC5 and Sponge.

Dead in 5

Currents Music Festival 2020 -- Saturday, June 13, 2020, 3:00pm to Midnight at the LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in Downtown Milford, Michigan. This is a FREE event! LINK: Currents Music Festival

Currents Music Festival Podcast is recorded at, and produced by Michigan Rock School.

Theme music: "Blue Lights" by Nadir Omowale. Written and Produced by Christopher Spooner and Nadir Omowale.

Coordinated with help from the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Laura Rain and Jen Discuss Commitment Art and Originality Mar 13, 2020

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On this episode of the Currents Music Festival Podcast Jen sits down with Currents alum, Laura Rain, prior to her performance at River’s Edge Brewery. And Laura discusses how it takes guts to stick to your beliefs both as an artist, and a person.

Laura Rain & The Caesars http://laurarain.net

Currents Music Festival 2020 -- Saturday, June 13, 2020, 3:00pm to Midnight at the LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in Downtown Milford, Michigan. This is a FREE event! LINK: Currents Music Festival

Currents Music Festival Podcast is recorded at, and produced by Michigan Rock School.

Theme music: "Blue Lights" by Nadir Omowale. Written and Produced by Christopher Spooner and Nadir Omowale.

Coordinated with help from the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge) and Jen discuss Currents! Feb 28, 2020

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On this episode of the Currents Music Festival Podcast we share the full conversation that Jen had with Vinnie Dombroski from the band Sponge. Vinnie discusses the importance of original music, his early musical idols, and what it’s like being a legitimate rock star.

Currents Music Festival 2020 -- Saturday, June 13, 2020, 3:00pm to Midnight at the LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in Downtown Milford, Michigan. This is a FREE event! LINK: Currents Music Festival

Currents Music Festival Podcast is recorded at, and produced by Michigan Rock School.

Theme music: "Blue Lights" by Nadir Omowale. Written and Produced by Christopher Spooner and Nadir Omowale.

Coordinated with help from the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.

2020 Currents Headliner Announcement -- You'll be PLOWED by the news! Feb 22, 2020

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On this episode of the Currents Music Festival Podcast we make a BIG announcement and tell you who our 2020 headlining band is, and we discuss how getting friendly with your local barista is a lot like making friends with a rock star.

Currents Music Festival 2020 -- Saturday, June 13, 2020, 3:00pm to Midnight at the LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in Downtown Milford, Michigan. This is a FREE event! LINK: Currents Music Festival

Currents Music Festival Podcast is recorded at, and produced by Michigan Rock School.

Theme music: "Blue Lights" by Nadir Omowale. Written and Produced by Christopher Spooner and Nadir Omowale.

Coordinated with help from the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Why an original music festival is the PERFECT fit for Milford Feb 19, 2020

Show notes

On the FIRST episode of the Currents Music Festival Podcast we discuss our goal of keeping you in-the-know with Michigan and Detroit-area music, so you’re always that go-to friend for the latest restaurants, coffee shops, and anything else that sparks cultural interests. We also talk about why bringing outstanding original musicians to Downtown Milford is the perfect fit for our little town.

Currents Music Festival 2020 -- Saturday, June 13, 2020, 3:00pm to Midnight at the LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in Downtown Milford, Michigan. This is a FREE event! LINK: Currents Music Festival

Currents Music Festival Podcast is recorded at, and produced by Michigan Rock School.

Theme music: "Blue Lights" by Nadir Omowale. Written and Produced by Christopher Spooner and Nadir Omowale.

Coordinated with help from the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.