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INTO THE MUSIC: YouTube Live Stream — ALBUM COVER ART
Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 PM CT
on the Into The Music YouTube channel
On this month’s ITM YouTube live stream, Rob is joined by Shaun Swanson (The Gentlemen Grifters), Frank Anderson, Julia Blair (Dusk), David Richards (Loch Mhor), and Matty Day (Hang Ten) for a discussion about classic album cover art, what makes for great cover graphics, and we’ll throw in a few duds just for grins. Tell us your favorites (or the ones you loathe) in the live chat. This will be a fun discussion and you’re invited to be a part of it.
INTO THE MUSIC: Legacy In Music Live Stream — STEELY DAN
Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00 PM CT
on the Into The Music Facebook page
It’s time for our monthly nerd out over the music of one of our favorite bands and this time it’s STEELY DAN. You’re invited to join our regular panel of Rob, Michael Grabner, Steve March-Tormé, and Michael Murphy along with guests Dave Adler and Dennis Shepherd of renowned tribute band Steely Dane to talk about the music of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. Be a part of the discussion via the live chat and let us know your Steely Dan favorites.
Introducing the
INTO THE MUSIC Drop Date Deli!
You’re invited to spend lunchtime with us! The DDD is a 30 minute live stream to give you the scoop on the newest music from local artists. Watch for upcoming DDD announcements on our Facebook page.
Music by LOS STRAITJACKETS
Buy the Los Straitjackets songs that open and close almost every episode of Into The Music!
“Aerostar” – ITM opening theme—buy it here!
“Close To Champaign” – ITM closing theme—buy it here!
CURRENT EPISODE

Whether you’re a musician or a fan, a writer or an instrumentalist, MUSIC is our common denominator. On INTO THE MUSIC, darn near all we discuss is music. Join us for insightful discussions with interesting guests as we journey INTO THE MUSIC.
Kirstie Kraus might be firmly entrenched in the Nashville scene, but she hasn't forgotten her Wisconsin roots. She's equally at home recording solo releases or collaborating with others in Music City (Mark Mulch, Christie Huff, Thomas Kavanaugh) or the Fox Cities (Joe Sly and Fox Menagerie). She made a statement immediately in 2018 with her dance single ”Delusional” and from there she migrated into pop-tinged country where she really found her voice. After a strong showing in 2022 with her album Yes You Can, she's ready to drop ”Largo” with Mike Nash, a fun and flirty single that will put a smile on plenty of faces.
”Silver” performed by Kirstie Kraus
written by Kirstie Kraus, Erica Sunshine, and Lee Ziv
© 2020 Kraus House of Entertainment.
”Largo” written and performed by Mike Nash & Kirstie Kraus
© 2025 Kraus House of Entertainment.
”Weeds” performed by Fox Menagerie ft. Kirstie Kraus
written by Joe Slyzelia and Kirstie Kraus
© 2022 Fox Menagerie. Used with permission of Joe Sly and Kirstie Kraus.
”Delusional” written and performed by Kirstie Kraus
© 2018 Kraus House of Entertainment.
”Dab a Dolly” performed by Kirstie Kraus & Christie Huff
written by Kirstie Kraus, Christie Huff, and Joe Slyzelia
© 2024 Kraus House of Entertainment.
All songs used with permission of Kirstie Kraus except where noted.
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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: ”Aerostar” by Los Straitjackets* (â„—2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: ”Close to Champaign” by Los Straitjackets* (â„—1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
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